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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
If GRANDMOTHER CAME BACK?

Il grandmother were TO come back
on a SUB celestial visit and And herself
in need of every day dresses she would
scarcely know what TO ask for. AS she
took note OF the fabrics in feminine
favor these days she would not rec
ognize many of them as dress goods Of
her time. Silks she would ind, but not
such silk as that black gros grain she
had for state occasions, a dress-she
didn't call her dresses gowns shat
would stand alone" a stiff rustiing
solid fabric that would last for a life
time and be left 10 the youngest
granddaughter when she was done
with it, She would see no lindsey
little calico. The delaines she knew
are gone or have taken new names.
There was soft, fine fabric much fav-
ored by grandmother known as "ner-
fno." there was that silkily Shining
goods" poniin. And China muslin.
sheer, white. and cool looking and a
multitude Of other dress materials of
which the very names are forgotten.
Nevertheless grandmother could Ard
fabrics to suit her and the wea ther IN
the stores, dainty and cool and beauti-
full goods. that might suit her even bet
ter than those of her youth. But when
she came to making them up there
would be trouble and the plain Ian
guage of straightforward opinion
Grandmother would look upon a sheath
gown as utterly scandalous. She would
turn from peehaboos as she would have
hurried red faced and outraged from
a French picture gallery had she ever
been betrayed into an exhibition Of the
nude A girl in the costume Of the
period would have thrown grandmother
into fit. Grandmother would no more
have appeared before men folks in a
kirnono than she would have gone down
town in her night gown and night cap.
Imagine grandmother an onlooker at
tango" and double time" grand
mother. who swung in square dances
with the very tips of her fingers, view
ing the grizzly bear!" Wild horses
couldn't have held her longer than her
legs would have hurried her from the
hall And reconstruct, in Imagination,
what grandmother would have said in
erandmother's direct and convincing
style of conversation to the grand
daughter who sacrifices to Terpsichore
after the modern fashions. Perhaps
II IL just as well that grandmother
can't come back on terrestrial vista
lions. 1t would be IiIspiieses:s CANT for her
and she would shake things UP con-
siderably before she got thru saying
what she thought" OF the latest gener-
alton. But 1t is well to remember that
1855 generations Of grandmother
: t1u1A Aowe had about the same thing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
MR.. BRYAN's BLIGHT.


The incident is one of the sort that
help to make all the talk about JEFF
fersonian simplicity" seem very silly:
but If the secretary and his admin
istrative associates had not INDUCED
in much talk of that sort it would be
easy enough for the secretary to
answer effectively the question raised
by the Bristow resolution. The facts
are post Of secretary of state has
habitually been filed by rich men. and
that Secretary Bryan has leased
Washington mansion at a cost of ST.
600. and of course can not be expect
ed to keep up a mansion of that sort
on the remaining $4,000 Of his salary.
OF course Mr.. Bryan has 81 the years
since his first battle" earned a lot OF
money and has saved quite a little OK
1t: but he is quoted as saying that ne
is willing to forego any further addl-
tions to his fortune during his service
in the cabinet but that he does not
want to run behind during such serv-
ice. The facts make a very fair case
for the secretary, and it is not bad
idea for any high official of the gov
eminent to get away from the seat OF
government for a few weeks and TO
spend the time in mixing with the peo-
ple over the country and getting their
point of view For such mixing there Is
really nothing better than the cnau-
tauaua circuit. and the secretarys plan
therefore. has other advantages that
the financial one. Where the secretary
makes his mistake is IN criticising the
government. which he represents ana IN
putting up a poor mouth" over MS
official position. The action is wanting
in dignity and 1t savors Of the temper
that is habitually noticeable in the
public service and the effect OF whlch
is in the first place to hunt persistent
" for a job and then to hunt as per,
sistently for additional perquisftes ana
emoluments to go with such Job. Inere
NAV be valid reasons for asking TOT
such additional perquisites and emoiu-
ments: but such reasons SOUND pes.
when presented modestly and not
complainingly.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
Mining Camp Citizenship.
Technical New

Study any of our coal fields: What
opportunity is there for ANY man &c
use his leisure time for recreation?
Many communities have absolutely no
sem blance of any public institution.
even a church. no lodge or other social
possibilities In such community az
this what chance is there for decent
mani The forces of evil are always at
work. and are reaching after their VIC
Tins Naturally. they are most success
full where they have no opposition.
The sooner we recognize that man
has three-fold nature and none OF
these elements are to be ignored in
providing for his welfare. the sooner
we shall solve the problem OF human
efficiency The mental and moral ma
lures must be considered Just as I'M
pcrtant as the physician, and provision
must be made for their development,
os no mere prize fighter can be real
man tho he may look much like one.
So no mere drudge, without developed
character can be a desirable citizen
The miner Of today is just what his
surroundings and those who are re-
sponsible for his environment have
made him. He il no better ana no
worse than the miner of tomorrow Will
be under the same circumstances. II
follows that the responsibility must
fall largely on those who mold his Nv
ing conditions But the miner VIII re-
act upon his surroundings and make
them better or worse according 70 tne
motive and the spirit OF the operator.
All the miner needs IS opportunity and
friendly leadership, and this latter Is
all i'm portant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

unseen and unknown error, and there
by secure the reversal of convic-
ton" Further on in the opinion. the
court records its disapprobation Of the
low idea that courts are established
merely for the purpose Of making
money for lawyers: The profession
of law is necessary for the assistance
Of the people and the courts on pre-
sentation of cases to the courts and in
advising clients. When properly fol-
lowed, it is useful and honorable
profession. To make 1t occupy this
position should be and is the ambition
of every true lawyer. But unfort-
unately the law. as we'll as all other
occupations. has unworthy members,
who would prostitute It from its high
mission. and who endeavor to use 1t
as a means Of defeating justice AMI
securing the accomplishment OF their
own selfish purposes. The doc
tors have a good reason for not writ
ing their prescriptions in English.
Many Of the ills Of which people COM
plain are purely imaginary. Such peo-
pie will not be satisfied unless they
believe that they are taking medicine.
! If they knew the simple and harmless
character of what conscientious doc
tors prescribe for them. they would re-
sent it, and would employ ignorant
quacks. who would prescribe strong
medicine to their great injury. To
protect themselves and the public
health, the doctors are justified in
keeping their patients in the dark as
| to what remedies they prescribe. Not
SO with the profession of law. Obsolete
| technicalities. which the people can
! not understand, have no more place
| in the law than dog latin and Esyp-
tan hieroglyphics would have. and it
is the duty Of the courts to cut them
out The lawyers who resist this are
| the real quacks OF the profession"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
Topics Of the Times

If. as the Omaha World Herald says,
Mr.. Bryan is only displaying the
"homely habit of thrift" in picking up
is 1t that SO thrifty a person can't live
thrifty on $1,000 month?
One Of ". r Hearst's ranches in
Mexico is said TO be in a state of siege.
Perhaps It raised one OF those Hearst
newspaper pennants and the Mexicans
are merely quarantining the ranch.
The late potato is watching for rain
with anxiety in all its eyes.
II the United States is the policeman
OF the western hemisphere l. is living
up to veriries In keeping away from
Mexico until the fight is over. Then.
If We follow procedure. we should rush
in and arrest the fellow who got licked.
The probe bilities are that you'll pay
regular fare to the state fair and ride
in the same crowded caravan unless
you drive down in your own car.
A Des Moines church is contemplate
ing building a $4,000 parsonage. There
is a long way between the house Of the
carpenter and $4,000 parsonage.
The English lawyer who had charge
Of the case in which Lady Sackville was
given s., 000. 900 only got s.1.500 for his
services. Evidently he didn't have the
case on contingent fee" Imagine an
American lawyer winning 100000 for
client and the client getting away
with s4,sss,50o.
The man who has his feeding cattle
bought right isn't worrying much ovs.
| the prospect.
A distiiieTy IN Peoria exploded re-
Gently with a death loss Of but two
men who were near the big vat. 1t is
only outside the distillery that quart
of the stuff is likely to be the means Of
half dozen killings.
| Hearing the reports Of fine catches
/, Of bass reminds the vacationiess man
Of the conversation between the New
England father and his son. Father
suggested ne boy. -the f,sA are bitin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
RECOGNIZING HUERTA.

IDes Moines Register and Leader.l
What would the United States gain
by recognizing the Huerta administra :
ton in Mexico?
ifueTta wen his place by treachery
and murder: he maintains it by force.
Such an administration is doomed TO
failure. no matter. Now many nations
may give it official -Aanctioa.
Mexico. instead of being better off
under Huerta than under Diaz would
be worse off. the people who arose
with Madero, instead of gaining. would
lose
If the United States is to have any
hand whatever in the future Of Mexico.
1T should be to make conditions better,
life and property more secure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

newspaper concerning plaintiff Is re.
ported in Express Pub. Co. VS.. OrS-
born, ISL Southwestern Reporter, STA.
Plaintiff is q white woman. The con-
troversy arose over q robbery In which
plaintiff was gagged, chloroformed.
beaten into Inconsistencies with the
butt end Of a revolver, and her room
ransacked. In publishing an account
of the robbery the defendant stated:.'
"A hurryi call came to the police h9at-
quarters last night at II O'clock from
lit Edna avenue. the home Of me- ,
gro, who returned home. as he@said. /,
to find his sister schloroformed, gagged,
and the house robbed" etc. In q SUBJ
sequent issue the details were gone
into more infinitely and accurately.
her name and address were given. but
no mention was made Of her color. The
gist Of the suit is that she was greatly
mortified and Inundated by the pub
location that she was negreSs. A trial
by jury resulted In verdict and judg-
ment in her favor for $500. On appeal
this Is affirmed. the court holding that.
considering the two articles together.
it was a question for the jury whether
Tic hSI Ok liClo 1cAGIISO " SAA0 p4eAsA /.
tiff and, to justify a recovery for libel
to plaintiff. 1t Is not necessary that
plaintiff should be named. II pointed
out by circumstances or ascertainablo
from the words used.
CLOCK NEED NOT BE PUNCHED
Plaintiff brought an action against
defendant to recover the sum Of $40
for one days work at 20 cents an hour
earned as frame builder. for whic :
payment had been refused. Matthew
vs. Industrial Lumber Company. ~
Southeastern Reporter, ITO Defendant
admitted that plaintiff had performed
the work. but refused to pay him bee
cause he had failed to punch on that
day a mechanical time clock as all em-
pivyes ~c:e required to do when 90.
ing on and of duty. The supreme
court of South Carolina holds that
plaintiff was not bound by any rule
that he had not contracted to observe
or was no, incident to OK assumed oy
him in the general scope of his en-
ployment. even tho he had KNOWLEDGE
of it and violated 1t. Having per.
formed the work required. he was en-.
titled to be paid.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
BRIGHTER BUSINESS OUTLOOK.

The talk of panic has subsidized. I,
was In the beginning merely the fright
of eastern speculative interests. who
found themselves squeezed by the
shrinkage of watered stocks. In the
face OF magnificent crop prospects and
the apparent indifference Of the great
middle west to the outcry of the specu-
lative east and with the agricultural
exports Of the United States exceeding
the billion dollar mark for the first
time in the history of the country. it
is no wonder that the talk of possible
panic died a-bornin. It arose merely
been eating each other up thru stock
depreciation caused by the operation
known in dropsy as tapping Few
of these watered stocks We're owned
in the west and middle west and the
shrinkage has affected these sections
but slightly.
The trend Of business is still in the
right direction, even though progress
is slow. This is ordinarily dull sea-
son and various restraining factors
currail activity, yet encouraging fea-
lures are manifest and cheerful views
predominant. In the great crop pro-
ducing regions optimism is general.
owing to the prospect Of another pros
porous year on the farms. The fnan-
cial markets of the east have recently
been confronted with an unusual array
of adverse influences. yet it is signi-
fcant that these have been largely
ignored and for time this week Sc
cur;Iies advanced in an impressive
manner. Sentiment responded 10 the
agreement to arbitrate the railway
labor controversy and the offerings Of
foreign funds at this center, both of
which tended to Offset the develop
uents in the Mexican situation.
Changes in strictly commercial and
Industrial conditions are mainly favor
abe, with Improvement in some in
stances being quite pronounced
Wholesale distribution continues re-
stricted-as usual az this period-but
warm weather has stimulated the re-
tail demand for seasonauie clothing
and footwear. There have been more
buyers in the primary dry goods mar
kets than for considerable time past
and, while future operations are still
limited, steady purchases for immedi-
ate delivery proven: any accumulation
OF stocks. Shoe factories have re-
sumed work and many are actively en-
take care of the growing trade. Manu-
factu-ers seem more disposed TO an,ic-
/ ipate requirements and sales of upper
leather are expanding. with prices re-
fec,ing stronger tone.
Midsummer shutdowns OF the steel
mills were Of brief duration, as pres
sure for deliveries continues. and new
orders are in we'll maintained volume.
More activity is apparent in pig iron.
der the stimulus Of lower quotations.
Traffic returns indicate a continued
gain in railroad gross earnings over
| last year-the increase during the first
week Of July being "a per cent-but
bank exchanges this week declined SO
| per cent. owing mainly 10 the dullness
| in speculative channels. There was.
however. slight Improvement of o.4
per cent, as compared with 1911.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
THE TROUBLE AT MoLL,s.
Sutherland Courier. ]


Theodore Moll lost horse. The ami
mad died in the stable. When Theo-
dore and his boys went TO drag the
body out they found it necessary to
borrow a rope and son Frank was sent
to John Tjossem's for it He was told
TO use the one with which the cow
was fastened but before ne got ii loose
the COW became scared and started to
run. Franks foot got caught in the
rope and she dra gged him some dis
lance. until his shoe finally came off
and released him. He is now laid up
with a badly injured leg. altho no
bones were broken, fortunately. That's
a good deal of hard luck to have come
all in a bunch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
10 m~1AA
Iona Newspapers
STAY WHERE IT WAVES.
Ilndianola Herald.

No one has more respect and rever-
ence for 'Old Glory" than the writer,
but we believe the man who waved the
stars and stripes in the face Of the
Canadian soldiers on the streets OF
Winnipeg. during recent parade Of a
national character. was cut of place.
OF course we do not enjoy seeing ouH
flag trailed in the dust but we realize
that there Is time and a place for
everything. If this man was so loyal to
his native land. why didn't he stay in it
where he could give vent TO his en-
thusiasmo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

to say Of 1865 generations Of grand
daughters could they have revisited the
earth and found things and manners
and customs degenerated from the
good old days. when they were them
selves granddaughters.
Still. Notwithstanding, etc, 1t does
seem that grandmother's way had its
advantages.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
CEMETERY CAN NOT BE SOLD.

Ground was conveyed 10 town to be
used as a graveyard and was dedicated
to the public use as such. Many years
thereafter, and when many dead had
been buried therein. the cemetery was
abandoned fora new one. The town
still controlled the old cemetery, but
suffered it to grow up In briers and
brush, and 1t became in bad condition
in appearance. Later the town sold it
to one Couch for $1,000 because it was
no longer Of any use and was con-
slant expense to maintain in pre-
sentable condition and had become a
rendezvous for immoral purposes. The
case of Ritter VS.. Couch, IS South
eastern Reporter, 42s, is suit, by one
who had buried in the said graveyard
many blood relatives, to enjoin Couch
from removing or obliterating the
graves of his relatives or the stones or
monuments marking them. The re-
lief prayed for Is granted, and the con-
veyance to Couch is held invalid, the
supreme court of appeals Of West Vir-
GINA in part saying: If relatives OF
blood may not defend the graves OF
their departed, who may? Always the
human heart has rebelled against the
invasion of the cemetery precincts, al
ways has the human mind contemplat-
ed the grave as the last and enduring
resting place after the struggles and
sorrows of this world. Everything
else has changed; but that sentiment
remains steadfast today" Further the
court says: THE briers and weeds
grew up in 1t. What of that? The
blackberry's flower is as sweet to the
dead as any. The weed, tho se-called.
spreads its perfume on the desert air
They. too, are natures tributes to the
dead
above the graves the blackberry hung.
In bloom and green its wreath:
And harebells swung as II they sung
The chimes Of peace beneath
CALLED WHITE PERSON A Me-
0R&6S.
A libel suit for DAMAGES resulting
from = Dnt1teA& 3n0 n q &c. HoD9n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
Important Decisions

Tho following notes OF cases are
from the West Publishing COMPANY
LEGAL PROFESSION FUNCTIONS.
Many valuable thoughts are to be
found in the opinion OF the criminal
court OF appeals of Oklahoma, In Os-
tendorf vs. state. 1913 Pacific Reporter.
143. To begin with, the court sass
Counsel for appellant was evidently
fishing with ! . grab hook and SEEMING
with dragnet, hoping that by some
lucky chance hs misht catch onto N
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

was recsived here the Stella Maris. a
Newfoundland revenue cruiser. hurried
to the assistance of the disabled vessel.
having to steam north more than 400
miles Barge point is on the extreme
southerIy portion OF the Labrador coast.
The expedition was sent out by the
American Museum of Natural History.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
SALOON CLOSING AT INDE-
PENDENCE.

Independence Bulletin Journal
Elsewhere in this paper is news
item giving the number % s s''
ALI offenses in the city Of Independence
for the first six months Of the year
1913 It will be seen that those for In
toxication totalied thirty -efght, Or =
Traction Ies9 than one ard one-han pr
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

Lack of judgment in so important
an officer OF the government as attor-
ney general is defect which can not
be excused or overlooked, and these
accommodating people are many
times as dangerous TO the public well
fare as are those who are actually cor
rupt." says the Rockford Register.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
1MEs-REPUBLICAN. 1lARsHALLrOwN, IOWA,

good these days" You keep right on
hoein' corn" replied his dad, land they
won't bite YOU"
A strong movement Is under way to
protect the streams from the dynamiter
and seiner Those who have eeines had
best lay them away for the summer as
the fish warden who doesn't keep his
stream fairly well patroled is due to
lose his job. The complaint is general
that SEEMING Is being carried on all over
the state and the purpose is to make a
few shining examples for the good Of
the cause.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

NO" says the Council Bluffs Nom
pareil. the progressives are not wor-
rying; they are being vindicated more
and more as the days go by"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

ST. Johns. y. F.. July 21.-The steam
ship Diana. having on board the Mac
went ashore at Barge point. forty miles
west OF Battle Harher, in the Belle of
Straits. When a wireless message
from Macmillan telling OF the disaster
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

President H. Fairfield Of the institution
is seen in the picture at the left. The
others shown. left to right. are DR..
Hovey and Donald B. Macmillan. stand
ing. and DR.. II. J. Hunt. Maurice Tam
quarry, w Elmer Ekblow., Ensign Fitz-
hugh Green. U. S. n, and Jerome B.
Allen, sitting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

The Perry Chief suggests that Any
progressive circus would like 10 find
the man whose knees are as high as
Iowa corn was on July A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21
pss pohdsncy

Is often caused by indigestion ana
constipation. and quickly disappearS
when chamberlain's Tablets are taksn.l
advertisement. $50. s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

If Colonel Bryan Paid $1,000 a
month to attend TO Official duties. can
galavant around the country on lecture
tours. how can postmasters and such
other public servants, be expected to
devote ali their time 70 their duties? "
asks the Coon Rapids Enterprise. Col
onel Bryan is setting bad example, If
public servants are to be expected TO
give all their time to their duties.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

The Pomeroy Herald thinks the cost
of living must be reduced some when
a girl can hang few yards OF glns-
ham from her shoulders and tie II
around the waist with a string Of baby
ribbon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

The Woodward Enterprise admitting
that Iowa is generous" warns certain
lazy Iowans shouldn't get the notion
that their chief business in life Is to
qualify their relicts for widows pen
Sior''
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-07-21

The Mason City Times says: iowa
Vii have the same old roads, ana over
these roads will the candidates tor the
next general assembly be compelled 10
travel in seeking reelection.
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-04
SenRible Girl.

How about being an old mans dar-
ling?'
There's no necessity for 1t. I've
found a young man with the price Of
a bungalow"
The Red Cloud chief., 1913-12-04
Where Found.

Il notice that you quote the classics
quite often"
'Yes. don't know what would do
n 1t were not for the back part OF
my dictionery."