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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
Weather Crop Bulletin.
For week ending April 6, 19l

EOE week CHUNG ApEu ., A04o.
Des Moines, Iowa.
The six months from Oct. l, 1912, to
March 81, 1918, were, as whole mild,
dry and pleasant, with no severe w1nt-
er storms. The average temperature
for the period was about two degrees
above, and the precipitation slightly
above normal. The excess Of precipi-
tations was. however, made up during
the first 10 days of Oct. and the month
of March, during which time rains or
SHOWS were frequent and heavy, but
the amount of snow during the winter
months was much smaller than usual.
March was cold and stormy, with fire.
quent rain and snowstorms and unus-
ually high winds which have delayed
field work. The soil is. however, in
fine physical condition and with favor
able weather blowing and seeding will
become general during the coming
week. Some oats and spring wheat
were sown early last week, but the
work was stopped by the rain and snow
on the Sd and 9TH, Fall sown grains,
clover, timothy, blue grass. live, stock
and fruit trees wintered we'll and are
now generally in excellent condition.
More than the usual amount Of hay
and rough feed are left on hand. The
acreage Of winter wheat 10 reported to
30 somewhat greater than the area
harvested last year, and With favorable
weather conditions the acreage Of 9th.
er small grains will be up to the norm
Al Fruit buds are still dormant, and
the indications at present are favora-
ble for q good crop of all kinds of fruit
except peaches.
Geo. M. Chapel. Section Director.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
Cresco Continued BY Dad.

It is self-evident fact; the residents
of the northwestern central part Of the
city really need school facilities for
their children, but the $l5;00O PROPOSE
tion has the ear marks of I scheme for
the benefit Of the High School only.
And say, Mr.. Man, know what you are
voting for before you shoot your wad.
and don't you forget it, all small cities
have their schemers. ..
To Be CONTINUED,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
Dinner and Sale.

The ladies of the Episcopal church
will serve a dinner on Monday, April
2lst, in the Woodmen hall over Zend-
er's meat market. There will also be
a sale of Mexican native handicraft,
including real Mexican drawn workland
point lace. Every lady in Cresco
should be sure to see these goods.
Remember the place and date and
watch for further particulars. -.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
CREsCO COUNTY IOWA. FRIDAY. IL,
Paw Your Auto License

County Attorney Griffin is in re-
ceipt of list of the automobile and
motorcycle owners of Howard County
who are delinquent since April 1st in
payment of their annual automobile
license, and are consequently liable to
prosecution and fine if they run their
car without securing a license and
number. 1t is the opinion of some
that fine might be assessed for fail
ure to secure a license before April
LIST, under the statutes of the state and
if this is true. nearly all Of our auto
owners would be liable. a. the list in
the hands of the county auditor con-
tains practically all the auto owners OF
Howard county. @&
The county attorney is required to
investigate the cases given him and re-
port not later than May 1st to the
state authorities if the owners listed
have quit running their autos or have
moved from the state. Owners who
have sold their car and have failed to
give notification of same. are also liable
to prosecution and fine @s
AS the auto owners are among the
most active in the demand for good
roads, they should pay sstheir tax
promptly that their license money may
be on hand and available for road
work during the season when it should
and can be done.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were
issued during the past week by Clerk
Blandin: T..
Chas. Tass, 46, Cresco. -.
Dorothea Klein, Al, Cresco.
Fred J. Rank. 25, Austin. MINI.
Rosella Ferrie, 22, Cresco.
Mike Hoskovec, q, Elma.
Marie P. Milota, l8, Cresco.
! Martin Johnson, 49, Cresco.
Johanna K. Krugen, lS. Cresco.
Emil August Vogel, Is ...l
............ =. Lime Springs
Georgina P. H. Mohr, l9. ''
James Joseph Donahue, rs, Elma
I Kathryn Deluhery, "a, Elma
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
Work on Dan Patch Line.

AS March draws to an end signs of
spring begin to appea One of these
signs is the occasional cars of ties and
other material which come in on the
Dan Patch. Several cars are already
in and more are coming. AS soon as
spring comes work on the laying Of the
line will be pushed. The company
hopes to reach Faribault this summer.
American.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
Baptist Church.

Baptist Church.
10:45 a. a., Morning worship.
Sermon theme: ''The Great Alterna-
tive"
Has q. m, Bible school.
$50 p. M, services led by the Young
People.
7:30 p. M. Evening worship.
Sermon theme: "The Secret of
Strength. :"
A cordial invitation is extended to
all to worship with Us.
F. Clifford Sha fer, Minister.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
The Mendelssohns are Coming

The Mendelssohns are Coming
The last number of the New Oregon
Cemetery association entertainment
course is the Mendelssohn Male Quart
cite which will give one Of their or
iginal entertainments in the NJ. E.
church on Wednesday evening, April
10th. They are four musical live
wires whose panto mimic interpreta-
tions Of quartet numbers is distinct
novelty.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
For Sale.

We have q number of Duroc Jersey
male pigs, six months old. They are
very Large of their age. Will be sold
at reduced price if taken at once.
We furnish pedigree with every pig
sold. Write. or better come and see
them. MRS. JOSEPH BoUsKA & Sons,
Rt No. g Calmar. Iowa. 33tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
For Sale

1T the Flour and Feed Store OF F. A.
Glass.
Early Rose and Early Ohio Potatoes.
Iowa grown Timothy Seed-germina'
tion 100; purity 100.
Alsyke. Mammoth and Medium Red
Clover Seed.
Also the Best Flour in Cresco. Try
it and you will use no other.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
Nursery Stock.

Will make special prices this spring
on evergreens-all varieties, all sizes
and in any quantity; also full line sof
apple trees. small fruits, and every
thing in the nursery line. =
S3tf JAMES n. UPTON, Cresco, Ia.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
FOR SALE |!

A choice l20 acres with first class
improvements close to Elma, Iowa.
For further information enquire at the
23tf FARMERS BANK. Elma, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
Father Fitzgerald at West Union.

Father Fitzgerald, formerly of the
Plymouth Rock parish, 10 now in charge
of the West Union parish which has
recently let the contract tor . new
church. whichI, when furnished, will
cost upwards Of 10000. A new $4.-
900 parsonage 10 also in contemplation.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
For Sale

" C0I 06Ie ~ ~ y
A double breast collar driving har-
ness and two-seated surrey. .%
33-t2 0. W. Clark.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11
G. A. R. Veterans Entertain at Bean

u. A. K. veterans EnterCa1n At Bean
II. Supper.
The Women's Relief Corps met in
regular session, last Saturday, with a
splendid attendance, at $50. The G.
A. r. brothers treated the w. r. C.
ladies' to n old fashioned "Bean
Supper 1t certainly was q grand
success. Everything was furnished by
the men; they made the coffee, set the
tables and waited upon the ladies.
They certainly showed marked ability
as cooks, and the ladies showed their
appreciation by giving them hearty
three cheers" The next w. R. c.
Friendly will be held the first Tuesday
in May ut the home of Mrs. Il. G.
Addie, wi b Mrs. Little - hostess.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-04-11

Brood Sows for Sale.
have for sale l2 Poland China brood
sows. Phone Chickasaw 18.
1872 JAMES CLYNCH, Elma, la.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

waste material in the fields. One lot now
is receiving all the kafir silage the ami
mails will eat, and one-half pound of cot
10 pounds each Another lot receives cane
silage and cottonseed meal; another, corn
silage, and another alfalfa hay and corn
silage. Still onother lot gets corn stover
and alfalfa hay. The calves will be
turned out next summer to grass without
grain, to what effects are obtained
with the different kinds of winteriBg.
There are ten calves in each lot. They
are fed in open shed in an open rot
but the feed boxes are made WITH solid
backs of board so that they serve also as
windbreaks. Careful records are to Dc
kept of the performances of all the lots.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

No case of contagious blood poiso-
ever cured until the last particle of mo
virus has been removed from the circula-
zion The least faint left in the blood
will sooner or later, cause a. fresh out
break of the trouble, with all its hideous
and destructive symptoms of liberated
mouth and throat, copper colored
splotches, falling hair, sores and ulcers,
etc No other medicine so surely cures
contagious blood poison s. S. S. 1t
goes down into the blood and steadily
and surely drives out every particle of
the infection. 1t absolutely and perfectly
purifies the blood, and leaves this vital
fluid as fresh, rich and healthy as it was
before the destructive virus of contagious
blood poison entered the circulation
S. S. s. quickly takes effect on the blood,
and gradually the symptoms disappear.
the health is improved, the skin cleared
of all spots, sores and other blemishes,
the hair stops coming out, the mouth and
throat heal and when S. S. S. has
cleansed the system of the poison no
trace of the disease is left. S. S. s.
cures conta gious blood poison because 1t
is the greatest of all blood purifiers,
tested and proven in hundreds and hun
dreds of cases all over the country.
You will find S. s. S. for sale in all
drug stores at 800 per bottle. Write to
The Swift Specific Co, 127 Swift Bldg.
Atlanta, Ga, for private medical ADVICE
end a very instructive book on all plood
diseases. sent free, sealed IN PLAIN
wrapper,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29
These are the Symptoms:

1-PaiR in the back.
2-TOO frequent desire to urinate.
3-Burning or obstruction of urine.
Pain or soreness in the bladder.
5-ProStatic trouble.
6-Gas or pain in the stomach.
7-GcneraI debility, weakness, dizzi-
ness.
S-Pain or soreness under right rib.
9-Swelling in any part of the body.
DEMONSTRATION or liver trouble.
11-PaIpitation or pain under heart.
12-Pain in the hip joint.
13-Pain in the neck or head.
14-Pain Or soreness in the kidneys.
15-Pain Or swelling of the joints.
16-Pain or swelling of the muscles.
17-Pain and soreness in nerves.
1S-Acute or chronic rheumatism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

as the things that bring success because
they may be making the same mistakes
No unsuccessful experiment ever has
been buried at the college but it has not
been the policy under other administra-
tons to give publicity to something that
didn't come out as it was hoped might
For instance. experiment is now be-
ing started at the college to determine
what it costs to keep calves through the
winter. w. A. Cochei. mead of the de-
partment OF animal husbandry, has d
number of high grade Hereford calves
bred by &c A. Johnson of Russell.
graduate of the Kansas Agricultural COZ
lege These caves cost So a head. Tlscy
are now eight and nine or ten months
old. Heretofore they saAs been eating
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29
DIABETES
Treatment That Costs Nothing il 1t
Fails to Benefit

Diabetes has heretofore been considered
ncurable and the only hope held out TO
the afflicted has ben to prolong their
years by strict dieting
A plant recently discovered in Mexico
called Diabetci Herb, has been found to be
y specific in the treatment of diabetes
sugar, restoring vigor and building up th.
system.
A Soc package of Diabetol Herb lasts
week and will remove the worst symp-
toms in the most aggravated cases or
your money will be returned to you with
out question.
Can at our store and see the proofs of
cures. and get a free booklet of specIa.
value to the diabetic. containing latest
net list and table of food elements Civ
ng percentage of starch and sugar (car
oohydrates. etc, in 80 different foods.
Walter B. Davis, druggist. 1901 Topeka
SvA-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29
TO GIVE BENEFIT FOR SMITH.
|'Soldier' Knocked Out in st. Joseph
POPULAR at LeavenMOrth.

Leavenworth, Kan, Jan. pa move
nent has been started at Fort LeaV-
enworth to give a benefit entertain
nent at the post for kid Smith, who
was injured recently in a bout at ST.
Joseph. The entertainment will con-
sist of boxing, wrestling matches and
vaudeville sketches. Smith has boxed
a number of times at the fort and is
popular with the enlisted men.
St. Joseph, Mo-. Jan. 29.-At st. JOS
eph's hospital the condition of SOL
der Smith was reported to be en-
couraging and he is expected to leave
the hospital within the next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

You will agree when you have used it
that it dissolves and drives out uric acid
poison. 1t tones the kidneys SO that they
work in harmony with the bladder. 1t
strengthens the bladder so that frequent
desire to urinate and other urinary dis
orders are banished. I stops rheumatic
aches and pains Immediately. 1t dis
solves uric acid crystals so that back and
muscles longer ache and crooked
joints quickly straighten out. 1t recon
structs the blood and nerves SO that you
soon feel healthier and more vigorous,
sleep better and eat better and have en-
ergy throughout the day. 1t does all
this, and yet contains nothing injurious
and is absolutely vouched for according
to law.
Sufferers from these dreadful and dan
gerouS diseases can surely afford to
spend a few minutes a day for a few
days to demonstrate to their own salts
faction if they are durable, especially
when you consider expense is in
volyed. and I willingly give you my time
and my medicine All any fair-minded
afflicted person wants to know is if
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29
FOR INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, GAS,
SOUR STOMACH--PAPE'S DIAPEPSIN
Stomach feels fineSures quick
Stomach doctor in the world.

your home-keep it handy-get a large
fifty-cent case from any drug store
and then If anyone should eat some
thing which doesn't agree with them;
# what they eat lays like lead, fer
ments and sours and forms gas; causes
headache, dizziness and nausea; eruc-
tations of acid and undigested food
remember as soon as Papes Diapepsin
comes in contact with the stomach
all such distress vanishes. It's
promptness, certainly and ease in over
coming the worst stomach disorders is
a revelation to those who try it--AdV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29
.PAE, DwYER GETS GOOD JOB.
Former Penn Star Will Coach George
town This Year.

Washington, Jan. 29.-"Pal' Dwyer,
whose work at center in the University
of Pennsylvania football line brought
him into national prominence in in
tercollegiate sport, has been engaged
as coach of the Georgetown university
football team for 1913. The announce
ment was made today although nego-
tiations had been proceeding for some
time.
Dwyer Goa ched the University of AL
ALBANIA team last year and his work
there led the local institution to seek
his services.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

You don't want a slow remedy when
your stomach is ba6-or an uncertain
one-or a harmful one-your stomach
is too valuable; you mustn't in1ure II
with drastic drugs.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for it 8
speed in giving relief; it's harmless
ness; it's certain unfailing action III
regulating sick, sour. Sassy stomachs-
It's millions of cures in indfg estion.
dyspepsia, gastritis and other stomach
over.
Keep this perfect stomach doc.c- ir
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

few minutes your days I will
without expense yourself that medicine
that drives Uric Acid poison from the
kidney trouble bladder trouble ask
take word for it, but simply let send
of this medicine that personally
only
charge This glad to sufferer who will take the
norw
De or gftnor
OF benderany
o is
needt this med
DR. T
omem
Tasks
that you AXE the accord
of
twnb ecomew idey known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29
STATE STOPS SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
Dissatisfied With Location, Taxpayers
Get Injunction.

Dodge City, Kan, Jan. 29.-An in
junction brought in the name of the
state on relation of Attorney General
Dawson was granted by Judge Cor
don L. Finley temporarily enjoining
the city school board from proceeding
with the erection of a ward school on
the site chosen by the board.
A number of citizens here are dis
satisfied wit hthe boards choice.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29
NEW WARRANTS FOR BOWMAN.
Managers of Rockefeller's RancI
Want Him Prosecuted.

Kiowa Kan. Jan. 29.-Not satisfied
with the way Barber county officials
are prosecuting Henry Bowman, con-
fessed leader of the organized gang
of cattle thieves that has operated in
this section for years, the managers
of the big Rockefeller ranch had a
new warrant issued for his arrest and
declare they will continue to have
him arrested on new charges until he
is properly prosecuted.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

revival was in progress, dismissed the
meeting and the congregation, headed by
the minister, who is a graduate of Baker
university, attended the second basket
ball game between the Baker university
and the Normals.
The Bakers again won from the Nor
mails by the score of SO to 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

loss of time THESE FEW
DAYS may be the turning point
in your life.
All who are interested enough
to write me for the free medi-
cine will also receive copy of
my large illustrated medical
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29
FLYNN TO UMPIRE HERE.
Prize Fighter Will Work in Western
This Year.

Chicago, Jan. 29.--Friends of Jim Flynn,
the pugilist, have received word that he
had signed a contract to umpire in the
Western league next year. He is now in
Pueblo.
Flynn has unpired many games for eX-
hibition purposes and he is said to have
good control over the players.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29
TO TELL OF FAILURES ALSO.
"a. S. A. C. Adopts New Publicity Plan
on Maters' Suggestion.

Manhattan. Kan, Jan. 29-When any
fails in the future the public is to know
about it. That is TO say. the details of
the experiment are to be printed exactly
as if it had succeeded. President Waters
believing that the things that cause fail
IRE might be as valuable to the farmers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

certain thing will cure HIM or HER.
and here is an opportunity to find out
withou tcost. obligation or important
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

book which describes these dis
eases thoroughly. 1t is the
largest book of the kind ever
written for free distribution.
and a new edition is just being
printed. I will also write you a
letter of diagnosis and medical
advice that should be of great
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29
THREE TEAMS WANT THORPE.
Big League Club Owners Wire Indian
to Ask Terms

Hedges, president of the ST. Louis Ameri-
can League club, said he was making
EFFORTS to obtain the services of James
Ihorpe, who has announced he will play
professional baseball. If he obtains
Thorpe, he will have two former Carlisle
stars as Joe Balenti, outfielder, has sign
ed a contract for the 1913 season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29
QUIT CHURCH FOR GAME.

Baker Beats Missouri NOrmaiS by
Close Score.
Warrensburg. Mo. Jan. 29.-The Firsc
Methodist church in this city. at which a
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

Cincinnati. Jan. .29.-President August
Herman. of the Cincinnati baseball team
announced here that he had made an offer
for the services of Jim Thorpe, the Car
Isle Indian player.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-01-29

Chicago, Jan. 29.-James Thorpe, the de-
posed champion athlete of the world, is
wanted to play baseball with the Chicago
American League club. Manager Gala
nan entered the competition for Thorpe
by telegraphing him to make his terms.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-15
The Antnmnhile Rnnk.

The automobile is coming into such
general use that any advice to its
users is of general interest. A great
many people, in cranktug their cars.
strain their back or drop a stitch"
and il this is once started it usually
happens more easily another time.
Many people, after riding for any
length of time, are tired in the back
when they get out If this is kept
up, the pain or weakness increases,
until many times the person is laid
up with what is called lumbago or
rheumatism. Hg
Both of these conditions are COM
monty due to the wrong way of using
the muscles of the back. In cranking,
keep the back straight, like "the oars
mans back" Bend from the hips,
swapping the crank over by straight
ening at knee and hip, but do not
bend at the middle. or the waistline.
In sitting in the car keep the back
straight also. Get the hips well back
against the back OF the seat, and, II
the upholstery makes the shoulders
droop, put a robe, cushion. a book.
or anything at the hollow of the back
to prevent this. Do not SLOUGH in the
seat and do not sit on the lower part
of the spine. This reverses the nor
NAL curves of the spine and must
mean strain. with at times much
Gripping.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1913-11-15
AGED WOMAN
Is Dead of Heart Disease
at Her Home at
Salem.

Mrs. William Long. wife of a retired
oil well pumper, is dead at her home
at Salem of heart disease at the age
of 70 years Her death occurred sud
denly Thursday evening at the supper
hour in her home. She became
frightened and excited when a boy
threw SNOWFALL upon the roof of the
house, was seized with a fit of cough
ing and expired within a few minutes.
Besides her husband. Mrs. Long is
survived by eight of eleven children
who were born to her and Mr.. Long.
The surviving children are Mrs. Floyd
Long, of Waynesburg, Pa. Mrs B. A.
Mann. of Clarksburg; George and
Charles Long, of Indiana; Ernest G.
Long, of Clarksburg; Mrs. Emma
Vogan, of st. Louis; Gus Long, of
Buffalo, n. Y, and John Long, of
Salem.
A funeral service will be held Sun
day morning at the Long home at
Salem with the Rev. William NJ. Long,
Of Clarksburg, officiating. Pending the
arrival of relatives It has not been
decided whether to bury the body
there or in Pennsylvania.