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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-18

he made, how pensions shall be paid;
duty Of county commissioners IN re-
gard 70 pensions, providing for the
levy Of a pension tax and authoriz-
ing the state board Of pensions 20
make regulations 70 carry into effect
the provisions Of this act Approved
June I, 1915.
An act to establish detention homes
and schools for delinquent children
and to provide for their maintenance
and control.
An act "a amend sections 9, 10. n,
~. 40, a, As, 81, S. and S. and 70
repeal sections s. and S. Of chapter
$3.50 Of the Laws Of Florida, entitled
an act to provide for and regulate
primary elections. Approved June 3
1915.
An act TO prohibit the drawing and
uttering Of checks or orders upon
banks or other persons when the
makers thereof have not sufficient
funds on deposit with the drawea d
pay such checks or orders and 4
provide punishment thereof.
An act providing for the revision
and consolidation Of all laws Of 4
general nature Of the state Of Flori
da.
Mote the remainder Of the law
passed by the legislature will be pub
lished az an early date in TIL
IournaLl
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-18

II give you this stick ~ candy
viii you keep cut Of the parlor this
evening"
Well--yes. I1l start easy wit youse
till / git better acquainted
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-18

way use inert highly perfumed tai
cum or powdered soap stone that
makes your face look like glass. when
you can set AMMEN's TOILET
POWDER that f. beneficial 20 the skin
and makes you look naturals AM
MEMS POWDER b. the best for the
skin and prevents irritation ~ the
sweat glands IS cents az hrst-elass
drug stores tAdv.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-18
No Kick Coming.

WHEY: John. our physician wants
20 send me 70 a summer resort for
four weeks.
Hubby Well, I don't blame him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-18
a e. en-.

He seems to be a big gun in this
community?
Yep. He's about the only ~ cent?
meter the town has.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-18

Seeing a. lam engaged - your sis
ter, can come into the game free
Say. Mister, yousc IL de fourth guy
dat's tried ter git in free for dc same
reason.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-06-18

Instead of being nearer the
solution, this weeks install
ment raises new doubts
What do YOU think the Rou-
manian Count has TO do
with il? This is certainly
the mystery story Of the
year.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22
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J. Mahuke was a business caller at
the county seat Tuesday.
Ed Sells, who resides near Charter
Oak. has been serving on the jury at
Denison during the past week.
Mrs. T.. Fienhold was a pleasant Wis
itor Wednesday with Mrs. J. Mahnke.
The Kenwood Sewing club met with
Mrs. G. Kruse Thursday of last week
and enjoyed a delightful afternoon
OF pleasure.
Fred Eckert went up to Sioux City
Thursday and returned in the evening
accompanied by Mrs. Eckert and chill
dren. The many friends of Mrs. Eek
ert are very much pleased to see her
back from the hospital, where she has
been for the past few weeks and to
note that she is recovering rapidly.
a large number OF residents of Ken
wood attended the play, The Girl
and the Ranger" which was given in
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Miss Iuldah hartman, of Columbus.
Neb., il visiting her sister, Mrs. Ben
Quathamer.
Mrs. Jno kcpford has won the hearts
OF the little girls around here. She
gave o party for them last Saturday
at her pleasant country home. and en-
tertained ten of said little girls. A
three course dinner was served under
the. trees and to say the youngsters
did justice to all the good things is
putting it mild, and all declared they
had the time OF their life.
+. Bean Frank Slater and Charles
Woise called an extra meeting to be
held next Saturday. Sept. 25th, at sew
en- in the evening. Everybody who is
interested in farmers; or indepeD-
dent line are invited to be present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Greder are visit
ing relatives in Ainsworth, Neb.
A telephone meeting OF members
OF the company was held Saturday al
terncon
Mrs. Ben Quathamer entertained
few OF her lady friends at her home
Friday afternoon in honor Of her Sis
ter, who is visiting her.
G. l.. Caswell and Mr.. Faul, OF
Denison, were Buck Grove callers
Saturday.
Mrs. Dan Hemphill and family are
enjoying fresh strawberries these days
from ever bearing vines they SGT out
this spring. Mrs. Hemphill surprised
some of her neighbors the other day
by treating them to some OF this lus-
cious fruit served with whipped
cream. All of which was fully appreci-
ated by those favored.
The dance in town Saturday night
was well attended, and fine time en-
ioyed by all The streets were lined
with autos and every hitch!ng post
was in use.
Frank thinner sold his farm last
week to Nick Plum, of E:.rling. Frank
and family will move to Lincoln, Neb..
but are not sure yet where they Will
locate permanently.
Rev. Father Lynch with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. p. Welsh took dinner Sunday
with Dr.. and Mrs. BOnney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gillett
spent Sunday with relatives in Def
ance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan IIemphill autoed
over to Dunlap Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Asmus and Mr..
and Mrs Marion were over Sunday
visitors in Denison, the guests OF
VIM. Plagge and family.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22

home OF her sister, Mrs. Ed Kolls,
and spent Friday.
Gene Owens had gas lights installed
in his home last week.
Mrs. c. G. Houlihan spent Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. GIBSON at Oak.
wood farm.
Oscar Fienllold and family and Miss
Zuehla Michaelsen and sister. Hor-
tense, from near Dow City, were Wis
itors at the, Owens home Sunday eve.
ming.
George Powell and sons autoed to
the Gus Frcdericksen Tome near Dow
City Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. II. Bergendahl were
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Ebson
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. Boyer were visit
ors at the John Plough home near
Schleswig Sunday.
Miss Ella Moeller entertained a
number of friends Sunday evening
Cyril O'Brien spent Sunday with
Willie Brown
M. L. Houlihan and daughter, Mar
garet, of Denison, and Mrs. Tom Houl-
Than, OF Ida Grove, and father were
calling on relatives in this vicinity
Thursday afternoon.
Miss Elsie McAndrcws, of Denison.
was Sunday visitor at the home Of
Brian Houlihan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Schramm enter
tanned a number of friends and rela-
tivcs Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruce Rogers and
daughter, Ruth, were Denison visitors
Sunday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22
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Frank Stecklcburg, of Chamberlain
S. d., visited old friends and relatives
here last week He has recently been
home county.
Grant Fink and family, of Royal
Neb., are visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. James Stewart and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Fish. From here they
will so to Harlan. Mr.. and Mrs. Grant
formerly lived on farm between
here and Defiance.
F. c. Bocke transacted business in
Omaha Tuesday.
| James McCracken left Monday OF
last week on business trip through
the state of Colorado.
Misses Hazel Barrow and Ada Van
Slyke left for Morningside college on
Wednesday morning to again take up
their school duties.
ETC. Baker transacted business in
Omaha Wednesday.
DR.. l.. S. Coin transacted business
in Omaha Wednesday.
George Mattel was an over Sunday
visitor in Manila. AZ
Isaac Hird visited in Denison Sun
day with his father, who is in very
poor health.
Agent A. c. Peterson and family re.
turned Tuesday from their visit with
relatives at Clinton.
Mrs. w Anthony returned Satur.
Fday evening from her visit with her
daughter! Cecil, at Jeiferson,l WI
/ Miss LYDIA. Saunders returned to
Morningside college Tuesday. 81,
Chris Mattel recently purchased a
Buick six auto.
Hans ,Hoffeins. who: until RECENTLY
worked in Sioux City. resigned his ,po-
sition there and left Tuesday for Iowa
City, where he will enter the State
university, taking up the study OF
dentistry. = 'it&A so ~.
Arthur Barrow returned last Mon
day from weeks trip to kennebec,
j. r., Thede returned Tuesday eve
ming from his trip to Sioux Falls.
Mesdames T.. G. Baker and w. G..
White were in Omaha Wednesday.
Lyman Mcclure and SON and daugh-
ter, of North Platte, Neb., visited at
the home of Geo. H. Baker the early
part OF last week.
Mrs. Roy lvey and children, who
have been visiting here, left Tuesday
for a visit at the Richard lvey home
at Mapleton before returning to their
home in Rhame, S. d. Mrs. A. Fl. lvey
accompanied them as far as Mapleton.
Mrs. NJ. Riggs and daughters, Anna
and Augusta, of Council Bluffs. moth
er and sisters of Geo. Riggs, returned
to their home Wednesday after a
weeks visit here with George and his
wife.
Rockley Barber visited in Council
Bluffs over Sunday.
Miss Martha Hird visited in Deni-
son with relatives over Sunday.
Mrs. r. 0. Wilkinson is visiting her
son and daughter.
DR.. J. =. Gardner transacted bust
ness in Council Bluffs Monday after
noon.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22

sons, accompanied by Miss Hazel
Licsc, motored to the John Rickers
home Thursday evening. On the re-
turn trip they called at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Dobler.
Chris Brutnerson was busy hauling
lumber Saturday for the erection OF
u fine new automobile garage at his
home. Leo Downey will 90 the car
penter work on the new building.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lacey Myers have
made some excellent improvements
in the store at Herring which they re-
Gently purchased, and the stock is III
fine condition,
Mr.. and Mrs. Hans Ohrt and daugh-
ter, accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Fike Anton and son, spent q pleasant
evening Sunday at the Fred Rickers
home.
The little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wm.
Kock, OF Lanesboro, was baptized on
Sunday last at the Auen school and
the name of Leonard William John
was given him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lew kcrrigan enter
tanned large number of relatives at
dinfer Sunday in honor of their niece,
of Hastings, Neb.. who has been visit
ing at their home recently.
Mr.: and Mrs. S. J. JAMS motored to
the II. j. Buck home Sunday to at
tend birthday party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Scheldori
and children Sundayed at the Art
Brot!lcrson home.
VIM Bolte left on Monday for his
farm southeast of Vail, where he will
do some fall blowing.
S. J. JAMS was engaged in Smelling
corn last Thursday, later disposing of
the ssame at Herring.
Mrs. George Witt and Mrs. John
Steinliauer. il. were Omaha visitors
Friday. having gone down to visit Mrs.
j. G. Dose, who was confined in the
hospital at that place.
George Dresser spent Sunday at
his home in Jackson, township. ,
Henry Elias purchased fine reg
istered Shcrthorn from Frank Weed
Saturday Mr.. Weed is noted for his
fine herd of Shorthorn cattle.
Chris Brotherson sold load of hogs
in Herring Saturday.
Monday. September goth, marked
the birthday anniversary of John Rick
ers, Jr.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22
Wild Game in Iowa.

There was no lack of good hunting
in Iowa in the early days. In 1888
Joseph M. Street. the government
agent for the Winnebago Indians, made
q trip through What.is now the north
eastern part of Iowa. In his report,
part of which is printed in an article
by Mr.. Jacob Van der Zee, published
by the State Historical Society Of
Iowa, Mr.. Street made the following
statement:
81 never rode through a country so
full of game. The hunter who accom-
panied me, though living most Of his
time in the woods, expressed his aston
islment at the abundance OF all kinds
of game except buffalo, and the sur
veyors saw and killed many OF these
animals thirty or forty miles west OF
the Red Cedar river. Elk and deer
are abundant in the prairies and bear
in the woodlands. The sign OF fur an
ima!s, particularly rats and offers. is
considerable on all the streams and
ponds and abundant on the Wa-pee.
sa-pee-nee.can and Turkey rivers, and
on the former saw, for the first time,
a beaver dam in progress"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22

table Compound, and now | feel like o
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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22

Dow City Wednesday evening. Those
in attendance report good produc-
ton.
A number of young people from this
vicinity spent Saturday in Dow City
shopping and visiting friends. While
there they visited the picture show,
which was excellent.
Henry Kelley went to Arion Sun
day, where he was guest Of friends.
MIR. and Mrs. VIM. Kueh and chill
dren, Mr.. and Mrs. J. DctIcfsen and
children, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Tebbe and
children motored to Schleswig Sun
day and spent a pleasant day at the
| home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nick Vollerson.
MI. and Mrs. II. Flagman and Mrs
P. Jensen were Sunday visitors at the,
homo Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. Wendt.
| Misses Emma and Ncttie Weefer
Sundaycd with Miss. Mimic Birk-
bOlrcr.
| Nh and Mrs. r. Carl motorcd up TO
Rodney the latter part of the week to
spend Sunday at the home of the lat
ters parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Patter-
son.
| Miss Rosalia Scott left the fore part
of the week for Cedar Falls, where
she will attend the State Normal col
lcgc during the coming year.
Rev. Nugcnt, Of Logan. visited the
kenwoNd Sunday school on Sunday
last and gave most profitable and in.
tcrcst!ng talk The members Of the
Sunday school enjoyed his visit eX.
tremcl yand will be pleased to hear
or another visit in the near future.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22
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The many friends of the John kais-
er family surprised them Saturday
evening by gathering at their home. A
Jolly evening was spent in dancing
and games.
John. WILLIAM and Fred iickers
each shipped two cars OF cattle to the
Chicago market Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. VI. JAMS and Mr..
and Mrs. Art Brotherson autoed to
Denison Monday evening to attend .
show.
Mr.. and, Mrs. Fred Rickers land
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22

1T is getting SO close to presiden-
tial year" remarks the Thompson
Courier. the art of lambasting the
party in power, whether there is any
reason for the lambasting or not, is
getting back in full action"
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22
WEST DENIsoN NEWS.
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Mr.. and Mrs. c. X. Schafer, of Del
Rio. Texas. spent few days last week
with his brother, Frank Schafer. Mr..
Schafer has position as immigration
INSPECTOR in the government service
and is enjoying vacation
Miss Anna Bllesing and a few
friends from Denison autoed to the
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22

Speaking Of capital punishment,
why not apply it to the fellow who
runs his automobile with the cut out
going full blast?" asks the Mason
City Times.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22
FARMERS WIFE
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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22

whats the use of crying about the
corn when there is time to build 81
lo?" asks the Marshaltown Times =
Republican.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22

The state fair lost money this year
and. horrors, there is no legislature
next winter" eXclaims the iowa City
Republican,.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22

The summer vacation season being
over, most people have settled down
to i've rcstfully and comfortably at
home.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22

1t strikes good many people that
Germany and the United States have
wasted considerable valuable postage
in fruitiesS notes
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-09-22

The Des Moines News notices that
the Webster City Freeman-Trib-
une has nominated Senator Kenyon
for president in 1920, and says: 1--WE
can beat that. We nominate Cash
Dowell for 1924
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-08
SMYRNA

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Wacha and son
Ellis spent Sunday in Grand Rapids.
Loren Purdy and a friend from Ma
son, Mich, called on his grandmother
Mrs. Helen Purdy Tuesday.
Mrs. Louis Compton was the over
Sunday guest of relatives and friends
in Grand Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clate Baker, Mr. and
Mrs. Ed. Insley and son Howard, Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Tebbell and son Arlo,
DIR. and Mrs. A. B. Penton and daugh-
ter Gayla, with we'll filled baskets
motored down to Moseley last Sun
day and visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
Axel Nelson.
Mrs. Ellen Beedy came home Mon
day after spending a week at the
home of her daughter Mrs. Geo. Kohn
and family of Fenwick
Mr.. and Mrs. John Purdy and Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Kellogg spent Sunday
in Saranac, the guest of Mrs. KEEL
logg's people.
DR. .Penton and Mr.. and Mrs. AL
fred Davis. were in Grand Rapids
Tuesday.
Sam Davis received word Monday
that his sister Mrs. Moore had drop
ped dead in her home near Oakfeld.
The Davis relatives are attending the
funeral there today "wednesday
Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Downing and
sons Homer and Vernon were Sunday
visitors at the home of r. +. Barry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Bignell of
Bedding spent Sunday with Mrs. Olive
Winslow.
Mrs. Frank Joslin, Mrs. Earl Nor
ton, Mrs. r.. w. Condor and Mrs.
Chas. Condor went to Greenville
Tuesday to enter fancy work for the
fair.
Mrs. Herb Mehney is in Six Lakes
visiting hers lister for few days.
School commenced here Tuesday
morning with Miss Kohn and Miss
Sandy as teachers.
Mrs. John Purdy and son Guy
spent one day last week near Nose
ley the guests of r. B. Davis and
family.
Mrs. Albert Northway received
message Monday saying her son, J. c.
Berry had passed away at Kalamazoo.
Funeral to be held at his home at
Lincoln Lake.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bowen
near Whites bridge, a 10 Ia pound
boy.
Henry Gardner of Ionia spent Sun
day with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren Gardner.
Geo. Frost will soon have plenty Of
the finest peaches for sale.
The Spencer Light CO., is wiring
Mrs. Dumon's house forl lights. VIM.
Wacha and family will occupy part
of the house.
Earl Norton lost valuable COW
last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Insley returned
from their trip to 0livet last Thurs
day evening.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-08
StrauD Hat Season
Closed Last Week

Last Wednesday was the time when
Dame Fashion placed the ban on
straw and panama hats for men, but
because of the nature of the weather
then, custom allowed them to be worn
until Saturday The change from
summer to fall headgear among men
in Belding was quite noticeable the
latter part of the week Those men
who keep close watch of the calender
of fashion sprung their new tops
promptly on Thursday morning. 9th
ers fingered along under prickly con-
sciences until Saturday, taking more
time to select their autumn headdress.
And still others have disregarded the
dictates of custom or style and have
gone in for comfort and determine
ton to keep warm weather with us,
if wearing of straw hats will do it.
The local dealers have a complete
variety of new and proper hats for
mems wear this fall and winter. The
lines are not limited to any one style
or color. You may have your choice
of derbies, crush, or caps in many
styles. Then you can select browns,
blacks, greens, or checks. Green is
the preferable color this fall, however,
and may be of light or dark shade.
Black, brown or gray will not be out
of style in the least. Much of these
colors will be worn.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-08

ROLAND Anderson who has been the
guest of Ed. M. Annis, returned home
to Maple Rapids Tuesday. He is a
brother of Mrs. Annis.
Walter Hutchinson returned to Flint
Monday. He says business there in
the auto factories, especially the
Buick is rushing. Their output being
more than $4,000 cars last year. Mr..
Hutchinson states that letter from
his brother Homer, who is residing in
California this summer informes him
of the arrival of another fine daugh-
ter.
Thomas Dawes and family returned
Saturday from their trip in northern
Michigan. They took in Northport,
Sutton's Bay and several other re-
sorts. Mr.. Dawes drove his automo-
bile, taking the West Michigan pike
in going and returning by Cadillac
and Lakeview.
Miss Cora Kingsbury has returned
to Grand Rapids after fewdays' visit
with her parents.
John C. Taylor of Ionia was in the
city Monday inspecting a car of oil.
Mrs. Elsie Randall returned to Reed
City Tuesday after visit at E. E..
jerks and other friends in Grattan
Elwood Casner left Tuesday for
Mcbride.
Geo. w. Brown, who has been con-
fined to his home for the past week,
is able to be up and around again.
Eli Kendall and wife were in Palo
over Sunday and Labor Day.
Miss Carinne Wolverton of Green
vile, teacher in the high school, was
the guest of Miss Marguerite Lamb
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Seeley of Ionia
were guests of his mother Mrs. Mae
Seeley over Sunday.
Mrs. Clara Stanton returned home
to Detroit Monday.
Mrs. D. w. Bedding was in Ionia
Monday.
Thos. Dawes has the contract for
building a fine house of the bungalow
type for Henry Patterson on Pearl
street and has already begun laying
the foundation.
Fred A. Bush of Howell, editor of
the Livingston Tidings, was in the
city Monday and Tuesday on business
and greeted many of his old friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baldwin of this
city and Mr.. and Mrs. John Neon
nell of Montcalm county, returned
Sunday from an auto trip through
Newaygo, Oceana and Mason counties.
Clarence Green is suffering from
an attack of tonsilitis and is under the
doctors care at present.
Harry Dimmick, Earl French,
Frank O'Bryon, Bernie Strunk and
wives motored to Grand Rapids
Thurdsay night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Ferrick visited
relatives in Grand Rapids last week.
John Griffith and family of Grand
Rapids who were the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Russell, returned home
Monday.
Jim Banks and wife visited Mr..
Banks parents in Greenville Labor
Day.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1915-09-08
Russia,s Merchant Flag.

The Russian merchant flag Is hor-
izontal tricolor of white, blue and red.
Originally 1t was the Dutch flag, and
It's appearance so pleased Peter the
Great that he took 1t with him from
Amsterdam and hoisted it upside down.
His plan to distinguish 1t from the
Dutch banner met with much criticism,
however, as the flag In an inverted
position denoted flag OF distress, and
eventually the stripes had to be rear
ranged before Russia adopted 1t as a
national emblem.