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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

and glorified beyond words when to the
tune of Wagner. ground out by music
box, she produced a daily egg for a
New Jersey poultry fancier. "Biddy
has been heroine of many a congress
sional Grafton and sne has found her
way into the magazines as live copy.
But now is "Biddy dehauched. At
the very height of her popularity as
: press topic "Riddy" has fallen by
the wayside and the scornful finger
of the ,noralist is pointed at her. while
the cry "Shame.'' sounds.
Louis Elder, a resident of Home
Heights. q suburb of ST. Louis, has
allowed "Biddy" to sip of the nectar
that is under taboo OF the white rib
boner" Under the influence of liquor
she has taken to the nest TO bring into
the world families OF generous proper
ton. Whereas "Biddy' has objected
to motherhood before. her objections
TO taking a setting has been removed
by whisky treatment Mr. Elder found,
and ne is advising brother fauciers to
Try this new method.
Whether this twilight sleep for
hens comes into general use or not,
the American hen will receive a large
amount OF undesirable publicity as
result OF the Elder experiment A do
nestle fowl, ..Biddy'' made a fatal
error when first she turned the head
OF a magazine editor and later began
claiming space in the Congressional
Record. Like the average man. the
hen could not stand hing lionized In
literature Coddled by the public be-
cause she did her duty. "Biddy" has
found there is such thing as avoid
ing duty and SO urgence has taken
first the form OF poetic afternoons,
later muSicales and still later the
whisky trea tinent.
Viewing 'Biddy" in stupor over lef
eggs. one Is prone II believe that the
orators and editors. who took in hanc
the giorification OF the homeiy old
hen. did injustice 10 the egg eating
members of the human race. II Bid
d." must have music and poetic read
ings to produce eggs. prices eventually
must rise. If "Biddy" must sip of the
fine wines before she starts a-mother-
ing the spring fry tax will be beyond
the reach OF the average consumer.
Z, is time to call halt on the move
mcnt. 1t Is time to frown down the
CLIQUE OF coddlers and to rescue Bid
ay" ere she ventures farther down the
Great White Way" II halt is not
called soon "Biddy" will take to stay
ing OF: late nights and that If "vn-
tninkable' To quote a word that Sena-
tor Kenyon never used.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

bridges are being built on the perma
nent roads. The grades are raised IN
the bottoms and the grades reduced In
the hills.
Gravel or macadam, sixteen feet In
width, and eight or nine inches deep,
is being spread In the center OF a TWEEN
ty-four foot graded road, the road with
bitches generally occupying about nifty
feet of right of-Way
After gravel or macadam has be-
come perfectly smooth under rolling
and travel, heavy California asphaltic
oil. IS per cent bitumen, is appli1 to
the surface, from one-third TO one half
gallon being applied to the square yard.
This treatment effectively prevents
wear or washing of gravel and makes
practically dustless road. similar In
appearance to sheet asphalt or btu
lithic pavement
The roads complete vary in cost ac-
cording to local conditions length OF
haul of material etc. but as general
average cost about $4,000 per mile.
.'Caddo parish unfortunately has lit
tie or no road surfacing material with
in her boundaries and is forced to ship
in from other parishes and ether states
material for that purpose. The freight
alone, on surfacing material. costs the
parish over $4,000 per mile. After the
completion of the five reads to the
boundaries Of the parish, II Is probable
that series Of cross country or con-
Meeting roads will be constructed. CIV
ing even the interior portions OF the
parish good outlets to main roads.
The editor of the Iowa Farmer was
driven some thirty miles over q com
pleted section Of this road and it was
perfectly smooth and drstless. OF
course that country DOES not have to
take into account freezing and thawfns
as We do here in the north hut we be-
lieve that the highway being con-
structed in Caddo parish at $4,000 per
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
Green Light to Tee. Sugar.

Cube sugar and ivory piano keys are
inspected under the chastity greenish
rays Of mercury vapor lamps with
greater speed and accuracy than can
be attained by ordinary daylight. Any
impurity in sugar manifests itself by
changing the white to . shade OF yell
low. To detect impurities plates of the
crystalized sugar one inch thick are
examined by = man looking thru them
toward q mercury vapor lamp Of the
kind which IL a familiar adjunct OF the
galleries Of postcard photographers.
When thus viewed the yellow impur-
tiles stand out clearly in the bluish-
green, light.
The color Of ivory varies from tho
outside to the center OF the tusk to
such an extent that manufacturers sort
the pieces into sixteen different shades.
Formerly this sorting could be done
only in bright daylight but with the
light OF the mercury yapor lamp grad
ing can be done without Limitation at
any hour Of tho 24.-Electrical World.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
leui,i.n.,. Good Roads.

While touring that state recently we
were amazed at the vast amount Oh
work being done in road building. we
were whirled away in automobiles over
miles Of the finest kind Of gravel roads
in the vicinity OF Donaldsonville, in
ASSUMPTION parish. Other parishes In
that section are developing splendid
system OF highways. At New iberia
stretch Of highway made OF asphalt
has been serving as an object lesson
for the tlst two years. At Crowley
Jennings. and Lake Charles vigor-
Gus sentiment prevails for permanent
highways and Caicasieu parish OF
which Lake Charles is the capital has
voted bonds to the amount OF $90O.VVV
to which the city has added $200.0oo.
making over one million dollars to De
expended in permanent road building.
A brick pavement nine Feet wide ana
| 195 miles in extent is being constructed
with a strip of gravel four feet wide
on each side. This paving costs about
| $4,000 mile complete. including grad
| ing and bridging. Within a few months
| this parish will have 125 miles of per-
manent highway and already other
roads are being projected.
In Caddo parish. of which Shreve-
| port is the capital. mill tax for five
years has been voted and the perma-
nent highway is being paid for as the
work progresses ]. T. Rullen, an en-
gineer having the. sanction Of the
United States government. has the
matter In charge and he is better able
| to tell OF the work than are we, SO we
submit herewith a statement of Mr..
Bullen which will be found SO full OF
practical road sense as to be applicable
to condition here in Iowa. Mr.. Bull,
len says:
"A direct tax of mills for highway
purposes was voted by the people OF
Caddo parish on Feb. q, 1912. said tax
to be assessed for five years. 1912 to
1915. inclusive. and for the specific pur-
pose Of constructing and maintaining
hard surface roads and bridges.
"1she roads have been carefully sur
veyed and detailed plans and estimates
made for five roads radiating from the
city Of Shreveport-one road north. one
northwest. one west. one southwest
and one south. Red river on ffle east
being the dividing line between Caddo
| and Bossier parishes, the roads to the
| east OF Shreveport are under contract
| by Bossier parish. =. +
Construction work was begun on
Caddo's highway system in tine summer
Of 1912 and about fifty miles have been
completed and twenty five miles addi-
ttional IL now under contract.
Reinforced concrete cu;verts ant
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
Masonic Meetings.
x SPECIAL COMMUNICATION

Nv SHeStAI WV w
Marshall Lodge. No. los A F. & A. NJ
Friday, Sept T.. 1880 y. m. for work
second degree. John w. Wells, secre-
tary: 1. T. Forbes. w. NJ.
SPECIAL coNvocATloN. signe'
Chapter No. sA R. A NJ MONDAY
Sept. I. 500 p. m Past Master ana III.
E. NJ. degree. John w. Wells, secre-
tary: A. D. Meeker. z. II. P.
STATED ASSEMBLY. King Solomon
Council No. 20. R & s. NJ Aonaas
after the third Sunday. REGULAR ousl-
ness. L T. Forbes, recorder; a. -
Neeker. T. L NJ.
STATED coNcLAVE of St Aide
mar conrnandery No. so. x 7. tues
day. August is at ?. n Regular ousi-
ness. and work in the Order OF the
Temple. F. N. Wilbur. E. c; M =
Mcfarland Rec
REGULAR MEETING Central Chap
ter No. 81. o. z. s. Wednesday sep
"a $50 D. n. For initiation Anna
Downing. secretary; Mary Black eoi-
Inns, W. NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
Iona Newspapers
WHERE WE SHALL FEEL IT

lDes Moines Register and Leader.l
II is rumored In Washington that one
OF the fruits Of the war will be a new
hearing of the rate cases SO recently
decided by the interstate commerce
commission There has been a slump
N the gross revenues Of the eastern
railroads. where an Increase In rates
was denied by the commission. The
carriers are reported to be about to re-
open their appeal and the commissions
eTs reported 10 be in a more than open
and friendly stale Of mind.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
IOWA OPINIONS AND NOTES.

j. Bull used to do d good deal of
growing over the amount OF mone.
he 9as asked 10 put up for dread
ncughts, recalls the Sioux City Jour
raj. Now NOBODY could buy dread
aorght from J. Bull By offering 10 pay
ten times It's first cost
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
THE GRADE CROSSING.
fPerrN Chief

ABOUT week ago two young men
met their death at grade crossing
near iiernden when their auto col
iided with an engine.
The incident is one Of many SINH
lar happenings that occur every day
over the country. While tie cause OF
the accident may have been careless
ness on the part Of BOA parties. the
grade crossing still remains and may in
future years be the scene of another
similar accident. The grade crossings
should De aooiishei-ev-ry one of them
and We believe it would D.. the big
gest paying investment that the rail-
roads and road authorities could make
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

mile would be as serviceahle here as
it 10 there in spite Of the freezing
weather.
1t is now quite apparent that the
next legislature here in Iowa will make
it possible for counties to vote bonds
for permanent road building and for
this reason we are giving in detail the
system so popular In Louisiana.-Iowa
Farmer,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
Rheumatism
4 Rsne Care Given BY One Who He'd It

In the spring ~ 1898 WAS 1T,
tackled by Muscular; and Inilamma-
tory rheumatism. suffered ~ only
those who have It know. for over three
years. tried remedy after remedy.
and doctor after doctor. but such re-
lief az received was only temper
airy. Finally. found . remedy that
cured me completely. and 1t has
never returned. I have given It to
number who were terribly afflicted
and even bedridden with Rheuma-
tism. and 1t effected cure In every
case.
/ want every sufferer from any
form Of rheumatic trouble to try this
marvellous healing power. Don't send
q cent: simply mail your name and
address and will send IL free to try.
After you have used 1t and 1t has
proven itself TO be that lonE-looked-
for means of curing your Rheuma-
tism. you may send the price Of it,
one dollar. but, understand, I do not
want your money unless you are
perfectly satisfied to send 1t. Isn't
that fair? Why suffer any longer
when positive relief Is thus offered
you free? Don't delay. Write today.
Mark H. Jackson, No. 67A Quincy
Bldg. Syracuse, N. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

junk Of old animositiese and all the
trash that accumulates in the back
yard OF the mind and heart and send
It to the dump pile where II bslo0ssf
II Frank Gotch sis to be nominated
for governor Of Iowa, the Keokuk Gate
City suggests that Jim Jeffriees qualify
for treasurer OF state and Bob Fftzsim-
mons as superintendent of public in
struction.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

There is not a state in the entire
union so ably represented in the United
States senate as Iowa" says the Coun-
eli Bluffs Nonpareil. I'm the election
this fall this Will be the verdict of the
Iowa voters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
FOREIGNERS AND ENTERTAINERS
Iceda- Rapids Republican,

IN-tbe--
one para graph floating around in
feet:
An Germans in America who are
subject to military duty and fail to
return now to Germany to fight, debar
themselves from inhe-itIng any prop
erty in the old country to which they
might otherwise fall neir to in the flu
ture."
me same warning, We take IL, APP
plies 10 other foreigners who refuse to
fulfill their military duties. However,
in this country foreigners can have
more than an inheritance from some
relative still TO die. here they are in
heritors OF an opportunity to make a
fortune for themselves, which is al
ways better than fortune inherited,
And what good is a fortune, large or
small, after man is dead. shot full OF
holes and laid away in .he tare earth
with no more burial ceremonies than
are given to horse?
However, we do not want to be un-
derstood as advising any man to vio-
late his military duty or any Other
duty that he may feel rests upon him.
That ts question tha: every man
must decide for himself ana he must
decide 1t SO that his conscience Will
give him the peace of mini thai Is Of
all things most to be desired, even
more than life itself. But SO far as the
inheritances are concerned, we would
advise no man to go and risk his life
for them, so long as he Is in country
where he can earn his own living. and
may even accumulate d modest for
tune. especially If he is foreigner and
has the average foreigners thrift and
industry.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
STIMULATING -BIDDY."
[Sioux City Journal.l

Public prints have found occasion
during the past year TO discuss the
American hen. "Biddy" has been lauded
for egg records, condemned for accom-
panying dancing Gaby across the
continent In q press agent capacity,
praised for increasing the egg output
when Romantic poetry has been recited
to her In the heEnery Of Kansas man
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

A pope whose sympathies were so
keen that the realization of war has.
tened his death must be remembered
With universal respect as one of those
who truly loved their fellow-men. -
Washington Star.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

The problem Of our times is t,
make democracy Efficient says tn.
Dies Moines Register and Leader
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

The boy that emptiss the waste bas-
keis threatens TO quit If the Hamilton
press bureau keeps it up, according to
the Cedar Falls Record.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

"Congressmen who refuse to attend
To business should be fined says the
Buriingt ton Gazette. They are sent to
congress to do the work required there.
and should be forced to keep their
noses TO the grindstone-"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

When a grand duke or a crown prince
has victory it is always safe TO marx
down the men and guns captured 20
per cent.-Springfiel Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

The pardoned convict vote in South
Carolina does not seem to be so large
as Governor Cole Blease thought. -
Philadelphia Press.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

This is one of the first pictures to
reach America from the war in Europe.
1t was taken in one of the forts which
surround Liege. Belgium, and which
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

Speaking Of cleanup days. the
Greenfield Transcript asks: why not
day OF casting of moral and mental
rubbish? Why not gather up the tin
cans Of spite and envy, the old rags
Of indifference and selhshnesA. the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

Most of the fellows who have
boosted the price of wheat and corn. !"
says the Iowa City Republican, have
none 70 sel, and the others would not
buy it IL they had
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

The success of the Ostend gem
darrnerie in driving off German raid
suggests way to stop the war. Let
the police arrest the combatants.-New
York World.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

wow that ii i. established that auto
mobiles can go eighty miles per hour.
Is 1t necessary that more lives be sac
rihced TO prove it?" asks the Waterloo
Times tribune.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

offered such remarkable resistance 70
the assault and bombardment or the
German troops. Utterly exhausted after
continuous fighting for thirty six
hours. night and day, these soldiers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

Ex-Governor Francis, of Missouri.
has doubtless heard of the high cost OF
living in Buenos Ayres and does not
want 20 try meeting il on an ambassa-
doris ry.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
GENERAL EDITORIAL COMMENT.

Relatively speaking. Mexico is now
one OF our leading peaceful countries.
Washington Post.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
The Pressure on Food.

Alsatians are German subjects an
French objects.-Columbus State.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

flung themselves upon the straw and
slept like logs. The picture was
smuggled out of the prison by soldier
who was sent with dispatches to
Brussels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

Business is signify irregular but
If you want 10 and out whether there
IL auy MONEY in the country Just offer
Tour improved Iowa farm al $3.50 per
acre. Then CLIMB tree to avoid being
killed IN me crush.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01

The keoEa0qus Republican is strong
y in favor Of Seth Thomas FOR su-
2rense judge. "A fellow feeling makes
- wondrous kind Thomas Cor the
supreme cour, and Rowley for COVER
nor should just naturally sympathize
one with another.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1914-09-01
Topics of the Times

Steele and Scott and Crane according
10 the Sioux City Journal began their
campaigns yesterday. Somehow we do
not recall those names or the armies
they command Are they in the avi-
alton department. or the artillery. Ger
mans or allies?
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-10-21
GRANVILLE.

We are having plenty Of rain this
week.
We were glad to see the sunshine
last Friday.
Uncle Charlie Yates has regained
strength sufficient to come to town.
Diddle & ParsoH have a nice lot of
saw logs on their yard at this time.
The Adait County Spoke Co, is re,
ceiving some very fine timber at this
time.
The protracted services will begin
here on Monday night after the first
Sunday in November, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Christie and Rev.
Weggener, of Campbellsville. We are
all looking forward for good meeting.
Will Diddle, Robert Wellington
and Austin Wilmore spent day or so
in Columbia last week.
Old uncle Jack Napier, one of the
Oldest citizens of our town, has been
very sick for the past week.
.Thos. Wilson, of Midtown, spent
several days in our town at work on
Diddle & Parson mill, last week.
J.F. Pendleton, of Greensburg,
spent day or so in the Midtown sec
ton, last week, receiving cattle and
hogs at good price.
MIR. and Mrs. Strong Hill left last
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-10-21
Melvina.

TodmoveS mysterioUsly, His won
ders to behold. Why little Melvina
tNllSon was taken, almost tearing the
heart cords of her loving parents asun-
Ger, is something we cannot under
stand, but after awhile the father
and mother will be advised-will know
why the Savior said, Suffer little
children TO come unto me and forbid
them not for of such is the Kingdom
Of heaven"
Melvlnd was born in Column bia three
years ago last July, and was permitted
to live, the pride of the household,
until last Thursday afternoon, the
END coming at 2:45 O'Clock.
She was a great favorite about the
hotel where her parents board, her
prattling voice and sweet disposition
bringing sunshine to all, the old as
well as the young. The vacancy. cauS.
ed by her death brought sorrsw to al
Columbia homes, as for more than
ten days the first question asked IN
tie morning was "How Is Melvina?'
every body being anxious for her t
recover. May God comfort all who 81
keenly feel this sad diSpensation Of
Providence, and may they again set
her bright face in the celestial home
above.
Religious exercises were held in the
Methodist church Saturday morning
conducted by Rev. J. S. Chandler anC
Ed. 2 T. Williams, assisted 10y Rev
o B Bush and atthe conclusion the
little body was bourne to the city
cemetery and there deposited, Il
await the resurrection morn.
After the mound had been covered
with fragrant and beautiful flowers
loved ones and friends sOrrowfully
wendell their way to their respective
homes.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-10-21
Mr.. Il. R. Thurman Dead.

The subject of this notice was a ma
tive of Lincoln county. and was a half
brother of Col. T. P. Hill, who was
one of Kentucky S most noted lawy erS.
About twenty years ago Mr.. Thurman
became citizen of Adair county, and
was located near Midtown His whe,
who was a Miss Watkins, sister of the
old preacher who lost his legs in the
Federal army, died about six years
ago, and two or three years after her
death Mr.. Thurman left Adair county.
His whereabouts were not known here
until the news came that he died at
Lexington last Saturday week. The
remains were inferred at Stanford.
He was IS years old.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-10-21
Leg Broken Twice.

Not seeming to improve as rapidly
as it should, Fred McLean'S broken
limb was examined last week, and it
was found that his leg was broken
twice instead of once, as was at first
thought. One fracture is just above
the ankle and the other about half.
way between the ankle and knee. The
accident occurred July 81, and he'can.
not yet use his leg but very little.
Fred says he has been paving the all
with one foot for three months, and
that never before has he been in Just
the right humor to get out and re-
lieve the minds of the watchful. wait.
sng ones, as right now.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-10-21
RUSSELL Circuit Court.

Circuit Court opened at jamestown
last Monday, many people from all
sections of the county being in attend
ance. Judge Carter and States At
torney. A. A. Huddleston arrived in
due time, and by the noon hour the
grand jury was instructed and in the
afternoon went to work. There is
sufficient business on the docket TO
keep Judge Carter busy into the sec
end week.
There was little stock On the mar
ket the first day, but few sales were
made
The death of Mr.. Since DOckery
aud the effect it would have on mum
Der of people of the county, was frse
! ly discussed He left many notes and
mortgages, and of course the estate
must be settled
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1914-10-21
Public Sale.

Having sold my farm at Knifley,
KY, with the intention of going to
Georgia the first of the year, l now
offer for sale at the same place, on Sat-
urday, Oct. 3lst, the following proper
ty.
Ten Head of Cattle
One 3-year-old Mule
One 2-year-old Mare
One New Rubber Tire cut-undel
Buggy. .. &c.,.
Farm Wagon and other Farm I'm
plements.
Also Household and Kitchen Furni
ture.
Terms made known on day of Sale.
S. H. KDifiey, Auctioneer.
w. L. Russell, Knifley, Ky