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The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-03-05
LARGE Abstract Written.

What is said to be the largest alb
stract of land ever written in Clayton
county has just been drawn up for
F. c. Parnell, of McGregor. 1t con-
tains sixty typewriter pages. $50 in
struments are recorded, 800 others
were examined and Mr.. Parnell paid
a bill of $13O.42 before the instru-
ment was handed over to him. The
land covered in the abstract is the
abandoned townsite of the former vii
lage of Hardin between Luana and
Postville. In early days Il thriving vii.
lage existed at Hardin.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-03-05
Uniform Records for Counties.

Uniform methods of bookkeeping
in the offices OF the county auditors
OF Iowa will follow the approval of
the books and blanks TO be. used,
which was given by a committee of
county auditors in joint session with
officers of the Office of auditor of
state. The Offices about the state
will be supplied as soon as the blanks
can be printed. 1t is said that the
new system will simplify the work
of the auditors and will make &C.
counting uniform throughout the
state. The state officials are now
working on q uniform system OF
books for the county clerks and the
county recorders. TX,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-03-05
Marshall to Get Preserve.

One of the state game preserves
for the propagation of Hungarian
pheasants will be established in Mar.
shall county. according to farmers
with whom leases have been secur.
ed for q period of five years In the
name CT the state game warden.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-03-05
Defending Dairy OFFICIAL.

The state food and dairy commits
sion is making a hard fight in de,
tense OF G. II. Teller. dairy inspect.
or, who Is being sued at Carroll for
ton. The action was brought by the
Fa.rl1ent CrearSery CO. CT Omaha
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-03-05

The state board OF control has
made application to the department
NJ agriculture at Washington for gar,
den seeds for the various farms un.
der its supervision.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-03-05
Professional Cards
VIM. r. LACEY,
Attorney-at.law.
Oskaloosa, Iowa.

General Practice, Pensions, Coilec
lions, all State and Federal Courts
Probate Cases. 24yl
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-03-05
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WHAT,
w HI N
AND
H OW
TO EAT
Improper Eating Responsible
For Suicides and Insanity.
BY EUGENE CHRISTIAN. r. 5. D.

Copyright. 1913. by American Press Assf
ciatinn 4.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
TURKS DEFEAT RUSSIANS

PETROGRAD, Nov. 17-The official statement of the Russian government this morning confirms the Turk Sh news of battle in which the Russians have received a check at Erzerum in Turkey in Asia just beyond the borders of CaucaSia.
 That the defeat is serious is SrmiSed from the fact that the government seldom likes to admit reverSeS The Russians invaded Turkish soil in the province of Erzeum at the very beginning of the war with Turkey and supposed be advancing into the heart of the enemys country but the present check has made vast change in matters assumed that the Turks well pre- pared at that point contrary to the general belief but Russia will prepare to send in stronger forces The most serious fact about this check in that Erzerum is the border of Persia and it is well known that of the Persans at least have shown desire to take the side of their coregonisS of Turkey and start against this country. Public men admit that the situation is iOuS provided the PerSians rise against Russian Occupa
 on and if the Egyptians also take hand It is hoped however that the Russian government will not be peed take away any of the forces operating against the Germans and the AuStrans in Russian Poland and East Prussia This probably be avoided by calling up the next line of reserves assumed that the Turks are now Oficered by Germans and that Germany is providing the money for Turkeys as the Turkish government has been in serious financial difficulties since the war with the Balkan kingdoms.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
RENEW FLANDERS BATTLE

PARIS, Nov 17.-The official news this morning is that from Newport to Dmude and in the region of Ypres cannonadng has been resumed with great violence On the canal south of Dxmude artillery has checked the German effort control the Suces of the YSer canal and river by which the surrounding country was flooded to compel the Germans to fall back The enemy has been obliged to evacuate some of the trenches which became
 filled with water because of these nundationS and the water alone is worth several army corps to the allied forces The Germans made two determined attacks with infantry yesterday One of them was eveled south ot Dxschoote and the other sent south of Ypres The assaults were determined but the French and British met them with splendid fortitude and the enemy compe ed to fall back on his trenches again Between DXs choote and the canal the allies made pogress after severe fighting and on the whole the situation favorable for us It is now evident however that the Germans have by no means given up the attempt to reach the French coast and he still continues hammerng his hardest The allied commanders perfectly confident that they can stop him although the losses severe and the Germans seem never short of renfOrcements Along the line east ward very little fighting has been going on unless Sales by both sides from their trenches be called such and matters remain about the same.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
ROADHOUSE
 BURNED DOWN FINE BUILDING BELONGING TO MRS. WHITE LOST AT
 GIRDWOOD.

The fine roadhouse of Mrs. Martha White was burned down last Friday the thirteenth, at Girdwood. The building contained q kitchen and din ing room which were described only yesterday in this paper. The dining room was large enough to accommo- date fifty people so that the loss is serious one.
 The fire occurred at midnight and the cause is not known. The first in- timation of the occurrence was giycn when the cry of fire" was raised. On the evening before retiring every thing was supposed to be perfectly safe and guarded. Mrs. White came out in her stockinged feet when the alarm was given and contracted a severe cold as consequence. Forum ately the building in which she re- sides was not injured. The house was very popular one and Mrs. Whites loss will be sincerely regretted by all who know her.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
TURKS AUSTRIANS AND ALL CLAMzz VICTORY
FAMOUS OLD STEAMER
 SINKS OFF CAPE SPENCER

SEATTLE, Nov. 17.-The Alaska Steamship company's steamer Dirigo foundered yesterday one hundred miles west of Cape Spencer while she was being lowed to Seattle but all aboard got off safely. She was being lowed by the Cordova and was in charge of Captain John Johnston. He and the crew of twelve had no diff culty in getting aboard the Cordova. The full story is not yet known but it is supposed here that the steamer had become unseaworthy and that be- ing lowed gave her no chance to stand the bufreting. She was built in Ho- quiam in 1898 and was valued when new at one hundred and twenty five thousand dollars.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
GERMANS ATTACKING RUSSIANS

LONDON, Nov. 17-The Germans are now making strenuous efforts to divert the Russians from East Prussia by resumng vigorous offensive at two points near the center Along the frontier line the Germans striking in the general direction of Flock and Kutno with the object of parayzng the Russian advance along the south ern border of East Prussia. This news seems to rather confirm the Berlin dispatch that the Russians have suffer grad has given out no information in that respect The weather that part of the theater very severe and will become infinitely the winter advances The lakes and marshes however beginning to freeze over in East Prussia and this fact is expected to aid the Russian advance In their former repuse from East Prus sa these marshes and lakes the greatest hndrance to the troops of the Nothing has been heard today from the field south of the places mentioned but it is sumed that the Russians continuing their advance towards Cracow Itwas supposed that the Germans would have contented themselves with remaining the defen sive in the east until the fighting in Flanders had been decided but their recent activities indicate that they have no intention of remaining quiescent,
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
CANNERYMEN WILL NOT
 BE TRIED THIS SEASON

The eleven canperymen who were indicted by the grand jury at Seward will not be placed on trial at the pre- sent session of the court at Valdez, All of them are outside and because of this fact the trials will not come up, probably, before spring. It has been rumored that further indict- ments were contemplated by the grand jury here but that the time allotted for deliberation was too brief. It is also reported that the indict- ments are connected in some manner with the alleged waste of fish. It has been stated that thousands of salmon are often left scattered dead along the beaches of the fishing places where they had been caught in traps and were never used.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
A. E. TODD HELD OVER
 TO THE GRAND JURY
Former Popular Nome Man May have 10 Stand Trial at Persent
 Court Session

A. E. Todd has been held over to the grand jury on the charge of shoot ing Dean Officer during an election disturbance at Mccarthy. According to information to officials here Mir. Todd will be brought from Cordova to Valdez on the next boat. Nothing has been learned within the past few days as to the condition of the wounded man.
 The news of the shooting has been received in Seward with the greatest regret by many residents of this city and the district who knew MT. Todd in the old days when he was cashier of the Nome Bank. During his residence in that city he had gained a large amount of popularity because of his unfailing geniality of manner and his upright and honorable character. In- deed the people here who knew him have been at loss to understand how it was possible for him to have even been drawn into any sort of a squabble.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
WEDDING BELLS TO RING
 ABOUT DECEMBER ?.
Mrs. Martin Announces the Ap- preaching Marriage of her Daugh-
 ter to Mir. Whitehead.

Mrs. C. F. Martin announces the approaching marriage of her daugh- ter, Miss Evelyn, to Mir. Stephen Whitehead which will be celebrated at the future residence of the happy couple by the Rev. Mr. Cook,
 Mir. Whitehead is a well known young business man who is heavily interested in property in Seward and the bride is one of the prettiest and most popular young ladies in all this part of Alaska. Owing to the large circle of friends which both enjoy the event will be one of the most inter- esting which has taken place for many a long day.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
B. c. SCARED

VICTORIA, Nov. 17-The marine department an- nounces that the lights Pultney spit and Haddngton reef will be discontinued from this time forward and that other lights may be extngushed without further notice This precauton is supposed to be necessary since the de- feat of the British squadron in the Pacific and the con- sequent freedom of the German ships to attack this city and coast they so desire It is denied here that people generally are removing their vauabes to Seattle although it is quite possible that people doing secretly and that the banks may be sending gold but this is not believed There is fear however, that if the Ger are unable to secure supplies and coal from neutral countries they may find it necessary to raid British Col umbia and its coal mines.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
WORST OVER FOR U. s.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17.-The government officials
 say that the worst influences of the in Europe have time forward general improvement in this country may be looked for The restoration of the credit balance with Europe has greatly eased the situation Europe is de- mandng American food supplies and an trade is developing in articles needed by the huge armies in the field The sales of horses mules army clothing, harness and similar articles becoming simply stupendOus and the only difficulty experienced comes from the lack of ships to transport those things across the Atlantic The orders for munitions of given to this country alone have already amounted to two hundred millions of dollars In several parts of the country men are reapng fortunes the prices of horses and articles most needed in Europe have mounted to the skies
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
ALAMEDA MUST TAKE
 OUTSIDE PASSAGE.
Comes North With Some People For
 This City as Passengers.

SEATTLE, Nov. l7-The Alameda which left yesterday for Seward with passengers and a Thansgiying cargo is compelled to take the outside pas sage to Queen Charlotte Sound owing to the closing of the inside passage by the Canadian government Hereafter the vessels sailing in the morning can resume the inside passage The fol- lowing passengers are OF the Alamc la for Seward: w. Moffat, F.. Mauvais and wife, G. Whitehead and wife and two steerage.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
REPORT THE SFRVIANS FALLING
 BACK AND CRACOW BURNING
RUSSIANS SEEM TO WIN

LONDON Nov 17-The trend of the news coming this afternoon seems to indicate that the Germans and AuStrans are losing in their fighting with the Russians but nothing of really decisive nature be told with the possible exception of the reported burning of CacOw This story of Cracow S however not fully believed as there has been no ntmatOn that the Russians had ap preached close enough the city to lombard it. Berlin dispatches show that Germany is interpreting the retreat of the German forces from Warsaw strategic master piece but travellers say that many of the German people regard the retreat with feelings of chagrn It remains it be seen whether official Germany the people are correct
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
MOST PIOUS TOWN
 IN THE TERRITORY.

Dick Thorne, the veteran moving picture man who is now in Seward, says that this is the only town in Alaska where moving pictures are prohibited on Sundays. Mir. T'Orne is usually located in Fairbanki hut has just made a tour Of the territory with the splendid shows he is giving here.
 "If they stop moving pictIhes "says Mir. Thorne "whv Aont they stop cooking?"
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
NORTH SEA UNDER MILITARY

LONDON, Nov. 17-Prime Minister Asquith announc- ed in parliament this afternoon that the British govern
 ent has decided to declare the whole North Sea in the military area All subjects of the enemies countries found on neutral vessels will be liable to detention prisoners of war Oil and copper will be declared contraband and will be seized no matter under what flag the vessels carry ing them may sail This decision is regarded as moment os one here as it may lead to friction with neutral tions For the first time nation has declared its right to search neutral vessels for citizens of hostile countries when those citizens are merely civilians.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17

City Attorney J. Lindley Green last night suggested to the council that all the health ordinances of the city be re- vised as in their present state they can hardly be applied. This fact is due in some measure to the work of the legislature governing such matters.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
thousand dollars.

The Dirigo started for Seattle from Cordova some time ago and Captain McMullen brought back the Dora which replaces her on the western run. On the last trip of the Dirigo several passengers declared that the Dirigo was getting into bad shape, to say the least of it.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
GERMAN CRUISER CAUGHT

CHRISTIANIA, Norway, Nov. 17.-The German cruiser Berlin is now out of the fighting having been forced into Trondhjem Norway yesterday and blockad ed by British ships She had attempted to escape from the North Sea to act commerce detroyer n the At anc but was sighted by the British ships and was forced to run for shelter to the Norwegian coast The Norwegian authorities gave her captain the choice of being dsaed of going and taking her chance against the hostile ships and he chose disarmament that the vessel will now be interned during the course of the war.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
ORE LOOKS GOOD

The work which is now progressiri on the Grant Lake ore at the Els, worth mill shows that the rock is looking up very well. It is too early yet to tell whether the output will prove the mine to be a really big as set to the district or not.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
WANT TEMPORARY TEACHER

Judge Curtis Morford of the school board and Mrs. Forgy, principal, re quested the city council last night tc appoint an additional temporary school teacher. The council took the matter under consideration until it learns how the taxes will come in. The request was made not because the number of children is too great but because the classes are very numer- ouS.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17

Al Davis left for Knik yesterday after a stay of several days here on business.
 Messrs. Smith and Cosmos are due to arrive in town soon after a long sheep hunt.
 Several cords of wood that had been piled on the beach yesterday morning were taken out by the tide and lost.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
REPORT CRACOW AFIRE

report has arrived here to the effect that CracOw is burning but it be called nothing than report whose origin is not known. The report says that the flames broke out after Russian onslaught It is also stated that the inhabitants of SeSia and East Prussia fleeing to the interior of Germany in deadly fear of the Russian invaders who they believe now not called official although they are believed to be correct although what really happened in CracOw is not known
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
JOHN TREADWELL Is
 IN BANKRUPTCY COURT

NEW YORK, Nov. l7.-John Treadwel has filed a voluntary peti- tion in the bankruptcy court. His liabilities are two million nine nun dred and thirty two thousand.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
TO TAX BEER

David Lloyd George, chancellor of the exchequer, has promised an additional duty on beer to help meeting the frghtf expenses of the war The duty promised by him will about double the price It is seventeen shngs and three pence barrel which means about one cent glass The famous chancellor is also looking about for ways to raise more money and will probably follow his usual GUS tom of making the rich pay instead of the poor,
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
PURSUE SERVIANS

Another report figuring in todays dispatches is that the Sevans being driven further into their country by the AuSranS and if this is is feared that the country can hardly hope to escape the fate of Belgium All this information is of somewhat hay kind however and none of it can be called really official.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17
EVANS COMING

The Admiral Evans left Suday evening on schedule time according to news received from Seattle by Wayne Blue, the agent.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17

Mrs. Mathieson of Hope has rC gently been laid up with illness.
The Seward gateway., 1914-11-17

Long distance telepnone booth at The Branch.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-03
Y. M. c. A. AFTER.
 MORE MEMBERS
Acting Secretary Osborn Plans Mem.
 bership Campaign Among Boys.


 Active operations are being made by Acting Secretary E. P. Osborn of the Y. M. c. A. to secure memberships among the boys. Several prizes are being offered for the largest number of members brought in and also a prize is being given each member who joins. The prizes are neat little Y. M. c. A. tie clasps and watch fobs. Much enthusiasm is being displayed by the boys and the number of new members is increasing rapidly.
 Plans are also being made to in crease the number of members in the boys swimming class. Mir. Osborn is sending out personal letters to the boys of the city stating the advantage derived from the swimming pool and he is making special terms for those who are unable to pay the full amount of membership at once.
 Nothing definite has been reached as yet concerning the filling of the vacancy made by Secretary E. A Ehrensberger. It was understood that terms were to be made to MT Goodwin of Argenta, but no definite proposition has been made to him and thea uestion is still unsettled. In ab- scene of regular secretary MT. Os- born is very capabily filling the va cancy. Is.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-03
CONFERENCE ON
 SHEEP AND WOOL

Washington, June 2.--A public con-
 ference, to last three days, began i'll
 this city this morning. called together
 at the suggestion of the secretary of agriculture, David F. Houston. Those attending are interested in the sheep and wool industry and will discuss the
 manufacturing value of American Wn0ls; the improvement of ranch and farm methods of handling wool; the
 possible adaptation of foreign meth Ofls to American conditions; the standardization of the wool clip, and the prevention of damage by dogs and predatory animals. Various agencies have been for some time enaged in propaganda work to effect an inn provement in wool handling and sheep industry, and this conference was call ed. by the secretary to coordinate such efforts. and give an opportunity for the formulation of policies of na- tional scope, which will tend to place the sheep and wool industry on 2 more stable basis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-03
LOCAL BUILDERS
 GET B|G CONTRACT Pine Bluff Compress Con- pany Award to Crump &
 Maroney the Work.

The Pine Bluff Compress company awarded to Crump & Maroney, To- cal builders, the contract for improve ments to the compress to cost $4O,- 900.
 The plans provide for the erection of an additional platform $50 by 300 feet, which will provide platform space of 1900 by 300 feet. Over the old shed is to be erected saw-tooth shed, while shed so feet wide will be placed on the new platform, leaving a rectangular opening in the center. The platforms will be sepa- rated by brick firewall 29 feet high, and additions to the fire pre- ventiori facilities are to be made.
 The McGehee-Smith Lumber com pany has contracted to supply the 100000 feet of lumber necessary for the work.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1914-06-03
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