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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18

plaintiff permitted to resume he1
former name Of NJ Eta Gillespie.
Ralph eager vs. Alvin eager
Plaintiff appointed temporary guar
dian Of defendant Bond fixed at
| $500.
e. e. Evans VS.. Dan Conway. Mo-
| ton for new trial overruled. Plain
tiff excerpts.
Estate of Frederick L. Daubersmith
Probate of will refused.
In the matter of guardianship of Eva
McCook--Order of settlement made in
matter of estate of .rhos. McCook, jr.,
approved and confirmed.
Estate of Frank Dinger-Executrix
authorized to borrow not to exceed
$727O. payable within six years. said
money to be used in paying off mort
gage and onher indebtedness against
estate.
Guardianship of Charles F. and Jas.
A. Shields. minors-Final report ap.
proved as to Charles f. and James A.
Shields and guardian ordered dis
charged.
Estate of Daniel Johns-Final re.
port approved.
Estate of John Anderson-settled.
Estate of E. I. Barker-Final re-
port approved and final distribution
ordered.
Estate of Ameretta Curtis-Finsl
report approved and administrative
finally discharged.
Estate of Philip NJ. Mosher-Will ad-
mitted to probate and nomination of
L. M. Mosher approved and confirmed.
Estate of John Wiedenman-Willa adj
mitted to probate and nomination of
Anna n. Wiedenman as executrix and
bond fixed at $4,000.
Estate of Alvina Herbertine eager
Will admitted TO probate and nomina.
ton of Wesley eager as executor with
out bond, appaoved.
In the matter Of guardianship of
Mary Wilma Woods. minor-O Ordered
Iu6V &OdAuIdH LiS uS" UOHu Wltutu OO
lays and that he loan funds on real
estate security.
Estate of Geo. T. Friend-Widow al
owed $500 for years support of her
,elf and minor children, and admrx.
to pay off mortgage indebt-
edness ag ainst estate.
Final reports approved and distribu.
ion ordered in the following estates:
Andrew Smith, A. j. Hart, Ellen
Nildman and Emma J. Friend.
Estate Of Aug. Smart-W. J. Smart
appointed special admir-. and bold fixed !
It $40. 1000.
Estate of Dora n. Walton-Will ad- !
nitted to probate, John Farnsworth.
nominated in will, filed de.
lination to act, and John Walton ap-
,ointed executor under bond Of sc. 900.
Estate Of Louise Taraldson, minor
Deeds to Oscar Taraldson. Lou
Charles, John johnson and Aug. W.
'atri approved.
In the matter Of trust estate Of John
/. Beadle, ct al-Report Of John
'srnsworth approved and his resigns-
ion accepted. A. L. White appointed
q lieu Of John Farnsworth and bond
xed ut so, 900. John Farnsworth 81.
owed $242 for compensation, also At
orney fees. New trustee ordered to
lie annual report, to keep trust funds
nvested - far az possible in farm
,ans and municipal bonds, . I'd to per-
nit no encroachment upon body Of
rust estate.
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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18

and 80 bushels, SO pounds corn.
On December 9Th a get Of test
questions covering the six major
subjects, grammar, history, physiol-
ogy, arithmetic, geography and civ
les. was sent out to each school in
the county in which there were
eighth grade pupils. These test ques-
tons were based only on the work
covered by the outlines which have
been sent from the Office for the past
three months. On Thursday and
Friday, December 10th and 18th,
the eighth grade pupils wrote the
examinations in these subjects.
Some of the papers have already
begun to come in. We hope to send
out one more set of test questions
before the regular eighth grade
state examinations are held in Feb
ruary, Thursday and Friday, the
25th and Goth. and it is hoped that
a large class will be well prepared
to write these examinations success
fully.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18
Diamond Specials for the HOLIDAYS.

Diamond rings, all sizes; diamond
pendants, etc. Special prices.
w. o. SwENsoN, the Jeweler.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18
Farm Tor Rent.

$50 acre farm FOR rent miles from
Cresco. Call on VINCENT KAPLER.
phone 27s. 13tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18

Are cured oy Chamberlaip's Save. One applies
1ec relieves he tsci.irs >nc euruins .<nsstior
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1914-12-18
RURAL SCHOOL NOTES.
By zina Fessenden, Co. supt.

The rural schools of Howard
county contributed to the Belgian
relief fund $119.55. The corn re-
ceipts which have been sent to this
office show that Sc bushels and one
pound Of corn were contributed, al
30, but no doubt more than this was
sent, for not all Of the corn receipts
have been received up to this time.
The two schools sending the largest
contributions were Alton No. 2,
$3.50, and bushels OF corn. and
Vernon No. s. ~ bushels and Sc
pounds Of corn.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
Why MODERN ROMfN'S HAIR IS
GETTING 1HIN-By Mdm. Beaupre

Wigs. switches. curling tongs. arti-
hcial waving. singeing. etc. have COM
bined to ruin the hair of many women,
SO there Is decidedly an increase in
badness. But proper care will develop
heavy. beautiful hair upon any head.
In washing the hair do not use a make
shift which may remove more than the
excess oil. leaving the hair dangerously
dry. but use something which il made
for shampooing only. A perfectly safe,
economical. invigorating shampoo. that
makes the hair so fluffy It seems much
heavier than IL is. can be had BY dis
solving a teaspoonful canthrox. which
every good druggist sells. in a cup hot
water. This mixture cleanses gently.
yet thoroughly. removing all dandrufY.
excess oil and dirt. giving to the scalp
and hair the vigor that insures scalp
health and hair-beauty Canthrox
shampoos make the head feel good.
make the hair look good. are very benz
fetal where hair is faded. dull or brittle.
and the regular use of canthrox will
greatly enrich the color OF the hair
and give a beautiful gloss and soft
ness.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
Retreat May Mean
German Disaster

Whether historians hereafter decide that the battle of
1.-THE Marine he battle of the ASne the decisive en-
gagement of the present phase of the European war; the
turning point i'll the fortunes of the great German often
lsVe, there be question but that they will regard
1.-THE battle OF the ASne far greater military operation
contes hitherto unequaled in extent of territory affected
numbers engaged, duration of fighting, and probably in
Imagnture of casualty lists
PATIENTLY now, this battle is passing into its final stage
1.-The decision in the ten days struggle between 100000
Imen fighting from the MeuSe to the OiSe from the Bel
glan frontier to the German front of nearly 200
meS cannot long be delayed. 1t is, then perhaps fitting
moment review the whole situation along the extended
lines in some tte detail with view to the possibilities of
1.-THE immediate future.
Let us start then, with the positions of the forces
north and east of the Meuse In the original plan of the
lGerman campaign the army of the prince was to
CoS the McuSt at Stenay, turn south the main German
Invasion advanced cut Verdun off from Paris hesiege it.
aided by German troops moving west from Metz take it
land thus open short road from Germany to northern
!France permitting the evacuation of western Belgium and
1.-THE reduction of the army of occupation whose regiments
were needed on the battle line.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
T0day'S War
Summary
By John EDWIN NEVIN.

RUSSIA-The Russian artillery
is said to be steadily reducing the
big forts at Przemysl. The Rus
slams are continually pressing the
Austrians and Germans back, the
official report says, and now hold
the line leading to Cracow. The
general staff declares the Russians
will be before Cracow within a
week.
FRANCE-The German right has
been heavily REINFORCED and its
front changed so that it extends al
most north and south. The al
lies continue their pressure on it,
and have succeeded in driving the
German line further back. An at
tack in force by the Germans last
night on the French center was
repulsed with heavy losses.
ENGLAND-British troops are
now cooperating with the Japa-
nese against Kiaochow. The Ger
man cruiser Emden has shelled the
port of Madras, British India, but
was driven off by the land guns.
BELGIUM-Belgians supported
by an armored train defeated a
strong German force near Ghent.
ROUMANIA-High officials say
Roumania is about ready TO par
ticipate in war, and that the army
is to be modified within A week
for the purpose of invading Aus
tria.
ITALY-It is believed here that
Italy plans to cooperate with the
Balkan states against Austria.
The anti-neutrality demonstrations
continue unchecked, and there are
evidences that they are having an
effect on the Italian government.
Bulgaria, Roumania and Greece, it
is Salo, are ANXIOUS 10 cooperate
with Italy against Austria and
Germany.
JAPAN-It is officially an
nounced that the general attack on
Kiaochow can be expected to begin
about the end of the month.
GERMANY - 1t is officially
stated that the British-French
forces have been repulsed in all
of their attempts to break through
TIE German IGcS, and that the
German offensive against Russia
continues. 1t is alleged the Rus
slams are using dumdum bullets
against the Germans.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
What War MOOeS Mean
BY ]. w. T. MASON.

have been trying unsuccessfully to
turn the German right.
There Is no more German right, il
Won Boehm and Won kluck are in
touch. and, instead of an enveiop-
ing movement around the German
wing. the allies must try to move
through heavily entrenched battle
lire.
The chief strategic position Of the
two German battle fronts Is their
point OF contact where the southern
side of the German square meets
the western. This Is in the angle
formed by the Disc and Aisne rivers.
1t is here that the allies report they
are meeting with the most deter
mined resistance, and cannot make
headway.
Such naturally follows from the
new German alignment. If the Ger
man square is pierced at the angle
Of the two battle fronts. both lines
would be broken. The army whose
front extends northward would be
separated from the battle front run
ming to the east, and both might be
thrown back in a rout. It is prob
able that Won Kluck's present duty
is chiefly to hold this angle at all
costs, leaving the direction of the
northern battle line to Won Boehm.
The problem now before the allies is
more ulillCull IMAM II WIS "HcH tle
battle of the Aisne began. To pierce
a battle front as skillfully intrenched
as the Germans are, requires far
greater power than to turn a flank.
If the German right wing has been
merged into an extended line, run
ming to Belgium, direct assault must
be made by the allies unless their
artillery proves more effective than
it has hitherto been. This will cause
enormous losses, but the Germans
probably cannot be driven out OF
France by any other means.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
BRITISH LAND ARMY
ToSTORM K|AOCHOW
Infantry viii Aid Japanese
Troops in Operations in the
Far East.

TOKYO, Sept. 24.-It was official,
ly announced today that British in
fsntry have landed to re-enfo-ce the
Japanese land forces operating
against the German concession of
kiaochow on the Shantuug peninsula.
These British troops were sent from
Hongkong.
According to the official state
ment. the bulk of the Japanese ex-
pedition already has been landed, and
has taken up positions commanding
the outer defenses of KiaochOw. 1t
is stated that the general attack on
the German positions will probably
commence about the end of the
month.
The japanese now hold the main line
of the railroad that runs to kiaochow.
They have dynamited the bridge be-
'ween Tsingtau and Kiaochow. and are
solating the German possessions SO
hat their food supply. recently received
rom Chinese sources, has been cut of
Il is announced that the Japanese
sviators continue their flights over the
German territory, and have successfully
iestroyed the entire wireless plant.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24

finally would, II they still stood in their
present position. surround them.
To escape this the Germans must do
one of three things: Break the allied
center about Rheims and the Craonn+
Plateau, and thus cut the allied army IN
half and compel the retreat of both sec
tons; concentrate enough troops N the
imperilcd flank TO check the allies, re-
treat rapidly until their right wing, join
ing hands with tn" German troops in
PelCium. is beyond reach of fiankinS
opcratiOns. This apparently would be
tho case when the retreat reached Mall
bcugc, the French fortress captured
TWO eek3 ago.
Such a retreat would be dangerous
precisely in tho measure that the allied
ranking attack had penetrated and cap
tured lines over which the Germans
must move. II the roads are still bad
Il would ncCessitat" the abandonment OF
much material and many pieces OF heavy
fighting artillery. If the morale of the
Germans We're shaken by recent losses
and " the realization that with the re-
treat the whole French campaign had
collar sed II might end in a rOut.
Briefly, then. as 1t seems to stand
now. the situation on the battlefield is
this: From the Mcusc to the Disc. the
Germans are either holding their own or
retreating a little under pressure. But
from the Disc ut NOyOn to Belgium
they are now threatened by u tre-
mcuduus Ranking movement, which II
unchecked will neCcssitate retreat to the
Belgian frontier. If completely success
ful. may bring disaster even destruC-
tion, tn the whole German fore" in
France
Plenty the end OF the battle is now
in sight. II. ns the Paris reports CON
tidcntlv assert this morning. numbers
are. still in their favor and German at
tacks on tho center have been Smoth-
cred. we are about to see another ire
mcndous German retreat. the impOr-
tancc of which in the general field of
the European war cannot be oNcrcsu-
mated
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
AuStrianS Can Hold
Out, Declares Vienna

VIENNA. via Rome. Sept. 24.-It Is
officially announced that the Austrians
are now occupying new strongly en-
trenched position in Galicia. and that
the reports received by the general
staff Indicate these lines can be held
Indefinitely. Heavy guns have been
mounted and every attempt of the
Russians to break through the Aus
trian lines has been frustrated
The heavy rains have greatly aided
the Austrians. The bridges along the
San have all been washed away and
the fords are impossible. In addi-
tion the Russian pontoons are not
sufficiently strong to permit their
bringing their heavy siege artillery
over at present.
Przemysl is holding out and Is Civ
ing a good account of itself.
The few cases OF cholera, all in the
Hungarian regiments have been iso-
lated. 1t is officially announced that
there is no danger Of an epidemic.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
THIS OPERATION FAILED.

This operation failed because the re-
treat of Won KlUck far to the west COM
PEELED the general withdrawal Of the
German forces all through France. With
some difficulty the crown prince eNtrI-
Gated his army. fell back beyond Yer
dun TO Montfaucon, thus protecting his
line of retreat across the Meuse at
Stcnay toward Luxemburg. Meantime
the Germans coming west from Metz
have made repeated attacks south Of
Nerdun. These continue, but are. ap-
parently. little more than attempts to
prevent the French from withdrawing g
troops to other fields. In the field
east of the Argonne and on both sides
Of the Meuse the operations seem to
have become unImportant.
Operating west Of the ArEOnne are the
German army corps forming the LEFT
wing Of the main German army in the
western field. They were defeated at
the battle of the Marine after desperate
attempts TO break the French line be-
tween Vitry-le-Francois and Camp de
Maiily. Since then they have been slow
ly but steadily driven back. Their
latest retreat was from Souain. which
is midway between Rheims and the
Argonnc. In general they occupy for
titled positions along the plain Of
Chalons, from which they are being
driven slowly. Here. too. the fighting
does not seem TO be Of first importance
North and west of Rheims TO the Disc
the situation Is wholly different. Here
the armies of Won Buelow and Won
kluck are engaged in a desperate at
tempt to break the French center and
left center. From east TO west the
French position here. starting from the
city of Rheims. goes north across the
Aisne near Berry au Bac, then west to
the Oise along the edge of ths Craonne
The Washington times., 1914-09-24

NEW YORK. Sept 2i.-There are
indications that the German army in
France no longer possesses right
wing. The reports of the movements
of both the allies and the Germans
are confusing. but they seem to in
dicate that new German force
under General Won Boehm from
the north has got in touch with
Won kluck. and what was formerly
the German right wing has now be-
come complete battle line.
If these indications are correct,
they mean the German position is
now in the form of hollow square.
The southern face OF the square Is
the main battle line which Won
Kluck ard Won Boehm presumably
have made by joining their armies;
the northern side is formed by the
German corps in Belgium. and the
eastern side is the German frontier.
The effort to break the square along
Won KluCk's and Won Boehmn's
western side Is now occupying the
attention of the allies who hitherto
The Washington times., 1914-09-24

fIateau This plateau Is n narrow ridge
net"een the Aisne and the Lrtte. and
mere Tor ten days tn" fightlnG has becu
"i the most desperate character.
Whole Strength Exerted.
Al Rheims and along the CraOnuo Pla-
ieau the whole strength Of the German
army has been "Xcrtrd to break through.
drive the allies south Of the Aisne at
Soissons, s"iz" Rheims. with its vitalIy
important network of highways and
railroads. tn" allies on their part have
been endeavOrlng to force this point
and push slowly north toward Laon.
the key OF the communications of the
FeTmhfS. and In general push the Ger
mans OFF the rim Of the champagne
iIlllS. winch they occupy After several
slIled gains ht the outset tn" situation
mere As result of intrcuchIng on both
sides. has reached a deadlock
West OF tn" OiSe. from N0yOn to Bel
gum, there is now going on the contest
which should from all appearances. he
decisive. Her" the cXtrcm" right flank
or the Germans has been bent blCk until
IL Is perpendicular to the main battle
line from tho Disc TO the MeuSe Tndrr
pressure from French and British troops
moving east from Amicus the line has
been giving steadily until this morning
we ar" told 81. Quentin has hccn OcCu-
pied by the allies as well as ROisel and
lie catelet 10 the north
II this be true a ten mile push to the
east from their present position would
bring the allies north Of the German
mass and in their rear. sGuarclY on the
railroad line from ST Quentin TO Belgium
and menacing the I,aon-Mauheuge and
Laon-Chimay lines. on which Won Kluck
and Won Buelow depend for supplies.
Such a push continued for any time
would result In cnvelopIng frst Won
!. ~, Ion i
first prevent their retreat to western
Belgium, then to eastern Belgium, and
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
First Assembly Dance
Arranged for Saturday

with the old National Rifles ArmorN
in 6 street northwest between Ninth
and Tenth streets so COmplet"l; re-
modelled as io make it one of the finest
dancing nuditOriums In the city. tn"
first Of the assembly dances under
the auspices Of tn. Davisons5 School
for Modern Dancing will he on Satur-
day evening This dance will naugurate
a series OF dances every Monday, Thurs
day and Saturday evening. The first
dance inaugurates the winter dancing
season at the DavisOns' School 7l9
sixth street northwest.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
Germans Fired on Mates
In Water, British Insist

LONDON. Sept. 24.-In an official
statement issued by the British ad-
miralty today the secretary for the
admiralty reiterates the charge made
by the British that German sailors on
German destroyers fired at German
sailors who were in the water and
who were being rescued by British
sailors.
The German government has official
ly denied this allegation and coupled
ii with the direct charge that the
British fired on German small boats
that had put. over to the rescue of
imperiled German seamen
Taking up this latter allegation the
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
Samples Free by Mail

1t is so easy to get rid Of skin troubles
by using Cuticurs Soap exclusively and a
little Cuticura Ointment occasionally that 1t
Is pity not to do so in all cases OF pimples.
redness roughness. itchings and irritations.
4 single set Is often sufficient when all else
fails. Although Cuticura Soap C25c.l and
Cuticura Ointment t5Oc.l are sold by drug
gists everywhere. a sample of each with 32-p.
Skin Book will be sent free upon request.
Address: Cuticura, Dept. T. Boston.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
90 British Officers
Sank With Ships
Captain Johnson, of the Cressy, Only Commander
Who Lost His Life When Germans Torpedoed
Three English War Vessels in the North
Sea Several Days Ago. r

LONDON, Sept. 24-Captan Johnson of the
cruiser Cressy, was the only commanding officer who lost
his life Tuesday when the Cressy Aboukir and Hogue
were torpedOed by German submarines and sunk.
Captain Drunmond of the Aboukr and Captain
Nicholson o. the Hogue rescued and have sent Off
cial reports of The disaster to the admiralty.
The latest revised figures received here today show
that of the officers the cruisers, twentyfour the
Aboukir killed and seventeen saved on the Cressy
twenty-five killed, fourteen saved and the Hogue,
eleven killed, twenty-nne saved.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24

TO do me any good. | saw Cuticura Soap
and Ointment advertised in the paper and
sent for a sample | used them about four
times and saw that my hair stopped coming
out So | bought cake of Cuticura Soap
and a box Of Cuticura Ointment and in two
months my head was all healed and my hair
started to grow and | haven't had any
trouble since (SignedJ Mrs. Lille War
dell. Jan. ., 1914.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
Heavy French Artillery
Is Turned on CattarrO

BORDEAUX, Sept. 24-The heavy
French artillery which has been posted
the defenses OF Gattarro on the Adri-
attic. Meanwhile. the allied feet which
has been bombarding the forts at the
entrance of the harhor has succeeded
in reducing all OF them. 1t is regarded
as certain that the city will be captured
very soon.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24

secretary says he has discovered with
regret that the British bluejackets
on board the Geshawk, exasperated
against the Germans. threw a shell
into a boat containing German sur
vivors. This she'll, he states. did not
explode and caused no damage
The Washington times., 1914-09-24

scalp breaking out in sores
which itChed all the time.
I hadn't any peace and |
would lie in bed and Couldn {
sleep on account of the itch
ing. My hair fell out by
handfuls. II was thin and
didn't grow at all. | nearly
lost all my hair.
| used at least a dozen
remedies and nothing seemed
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
Forecasts Fare Fight.

ForeCastinG an attack by railroads on
State 2-Cent fare laws. the Norfolk
and Western Railway Company yester-
day filed brief in the United States
supreme Court asking to show that the
present fare Is confiscatory.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
NOT TO BE INTERNED BY HOLLAND.

All Of the rescued who were taken to
Holland will be returned to England.
Advices from The Hague today state
that the Dutch authorities have decided
that there is no necessity OF these men
being interned until the end of the war.
The Washington times., 1914-09-24

Their status Is that of shipwreeked
sailors involuntariIy landed at a neutral
port.
They will be quartered temporarily in
the Gaasterland camp until arrange
ments have been completed for their re-
turn to ENGLAND
The Washington times., 1914-09-24
HAIR FELL OUT
BY HANDF FU[S
Scalp Itched All the Time. Could
Not Sleep, Nearly Lost All Of
Hair. Used Cuticura Soap and
Ointment. Head All Healed.

2eI6 w. Fairmont Ave. Baltimore. Md.
II had been suffering for about six months
with itching Of the scalp. IL began by my