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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

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the progress of each particular step in
education will be discussed.
Moonlight Schools.
AT the meeting tonight Mrs. Cora
Wilson Stewards address about
Moonlight Schools" VIII be one of the
especially interesting features Mrs
Stewart is president of the Kentucky
1ll1teracy commission at Frankfort
KY. Four years ago when she was SUI
per1ntendent of the schools in Rowan
county, Kentucky, she conceived the
idea of organizing night schools for
the benefit of the poor, ignorant, and
1ll1terate men and women of the
county.
From 8 to SO.
The schools opened on a bright
moonlight night early in September
and ever since have been known as
the moonlight schools of Kentucky
The attendance included men and
women from 18 years old up to Sc.
Tonight Mrs. Stewart will tell the
teachers of the most interesting school
In the United States.
In addition to Mrs. Stewards adj
dress there will be music by the Baker
University Glee club, community sing
ing, directed by DR.. Peter w. Dykema,
OF the University of Wisconsin, and
an address on the Social Ideal in
Education" by Henry Turner Bailey,
of Boston.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11
THE MINSTREL MAIDS

The Polly Primrose Minstrels-an
all girl show-was the attraction at
the Grand theater last night. The
show gets out of the beaten path of
theatrical entertainment and was well
received. A feature of the production
was the Egyptian dance of La Ser
ranita, a dainty looking dancer who
wore her clothes to good advantage
that is, good advantage to show off
her form.
The play was divided into two parts,
a1ter the fashion of the genuine min
strel show. There was some good
singing and dancing and the olio
mum bers were unusual E. w. w.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11
FULL LEASED WIRE REPORT
OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
MEMBER:
Associated PreS@.
Audit Bureau OF CfrcuIastOme.
American Newspaper PubaaaAGRw
Association.

No doub+ about the peculiarities of
the famous grand opera singers. One
of them, Nine. Frances Aida, who re-
Gently won a fortune in five days in
stock market speculation, is out with
some advice to the general public that
they "avoid Wall street." This is
sound advice, all right, but If Nine.
Aida Lad lost in her own Wall street
venture, it is no more than reasonable
to assume that she would be advising
others to get into the Wall street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11
LOOKS over THE SHOPS
Government Engineers From Sweden
on Inspection Tour.

Hjalmar Nordenhem. mechanical
engineer of the government railways
of Sweden, and two other Swedish
railway officials, spent today on an
inspection tour of the Santa Fe shops
with NJ J. Drury, the superintendent.
The three SWedes had letters of in
PRODUCTION from Vice President w. B.
Storey. They were highly pleased at
the reception accorded them by local
officials and complimented the Santa
Fee on the local shops.
This afternoon they were guests of
H. E. Ray, general storekeeper, and
made tour of the storehouse.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

OF considerable political interest is
the opinion of Senator Borah that the
Republicans will draft Justice Hughes,
of the United States supreme court, as
their presidential candidate in 1915.
But it also happens that Justice
Hughes is a sufficiently. strong
minded man not to be drafted unless
he is willing, and he has reiterated
time and time again that he is de-
cidediy unwilling in this particular
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

see and compare various publications
at mis- leisure unhampered by the vir-
tual obligation to buy something
which rests upon the visitor to a store.
There is no reason why such a book
show should not be held in any city.
Our methods of book distribution in
the United States are curiously cum
be-some and expensive, and anything
that promises to bring together the
reader and his reading should be en-
con "a ped.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Il. w. Horn, superintendent of schools
at Houston, Texas, who spoke be-
| fore the Grade School Section this
| afternoon on Training Teachers
Already in the Service"
The high school section met at the
Topeka high school building and was
conducted by Princip / J. H. Sawtell
of Manhattan. S. P. Rowland, county
superintendent of Hutchinson, had
charge of the rural school section
which met at the First Presbyterian
church. The primary section under
the direction of Mrs. Hattie Moore
Mitchell of Pittsburg held a meeting
at the First Methodist church.
A plea addressed to the grade school
teachers of the state in an effort to
get them to correct the faults in the
present system of teaching arithmetic
by adopting newer methods and ma
terial was the feature of DR.. W. A.
Jessup's address at the auditorium this
afternoon. DIR. Jessup is a member
of the faculty of Iowa State university
and his subject is Economy of Time
in Education"
The address will be based upon the
finding of committee appointed by
the National Education association
which made thorough investigation
of present methods. Topics that will be
discussed are the time distribution in
teaching arithmetic, the emphasizing
OF drill, and the Introduction of new
material such as questions of public
finance, taxation and economy
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

N. F. Sproat, 1858 Harrison street,
was knocked down about o'clock
Wednesday evening by a special deliv-
cry motorcycle from the postoffice, at
Thirteenth and Harrison streets, and
sustained a sprained ankle. Mr..
Sproat is confined to his bed. Neither
the motorcycle rider nor the pedes-
trian could see the other through the
driving rain and wind storm that was
sweeping over the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

No kicks against the weather are in
order. 1t is still a degree OF two
above normal for this season of the
year, and that's as much as any one
should expect. But the weather has
been so fine of late, it is difficult not
to wish for more of it, even though
the wish be unreasonable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11
stewart Jurx Disagrees.

Wichita, Kan, Nov 1.-THE jury
which heard the case of o. K. Stew
art, ex-chief of police, on a charge of
having sold contraband liquor, was un-
a BILE TO agree on a verdict and was
discharged at 2 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon The jury had been de-
Hberating twenty-three hours.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

DR.. Harold B. Wood, the city health
officer, is rendering the whole city
large service in his insistance that
all contagious diseases be reported
and quarantined as the laws demand.
And it would seem that he should
have the hearty cooperation of all the
physicians practiciag in the city,
rather than what appears to be the
antagonism of some of them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Now comes the news from Paris
that Greece has been flirting secretly
with the Teutonic allies and has a per-
fectly good understanding with them.
And this seems to be about the most
reasonable report of Greece's war at
titude that has been presented. Ger
tainly Greece has been acting of late
like she thought she knew which side
her bread was buttered on.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Chicago sa1oonkeepers seem to have
the idea that keeping their places
open Sunday in violation of the
laws of Illinois is one of those vested"
rights about which considerable is
heard. At any rate, they are seeking
an injunction in the federal courts to
prevent the enforcement of the Sun
day closing laws against them.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Following is a list of the maria ee
licenses issued from the office of Hugh
MacF'arland, probate Judge:
George Anderson, age 25 OzawI1io
and Lena Lane, age 81, Hanna. Wyo
Francis Whitecraft, age 81. Holton.
and Geraldine Hamn, age 90. Holton'
Arthur Leo Bodine, age rs, Topeka.
Scranton.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Undoubtedly the most tiresome
piece of war news that comes reg
ularly every other day or so from
Europe is the story that calls for a
headline to the effect that Greece
may yet enter the war on the side of
the Allies"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

One of the speakers before the an
nua1 meeting at Dallas of the South
ern Medical association suggests that
our crowded Jails and asylums stamp
us as being barbaric. But mightn't
we be more so without them?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11
MEET IN SECTIONS
Teachers Take Up the Discus
sion of Vital Subjects.
Gatherings Are Held in Vari-
Gus Parts of the City.

Interesting discussions of vital sub
jects in school work were taken up
this afternoon by the Kansas teachers
in sectional meetings which were held
in various parts of the city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Duck-hunting weather, which is re-
ported to be on the way, is also a kind
that is exceedingly disagreeable for
the multitude who do not happen to
be duck hunters.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

The Argonauts will meet SATURDAY.
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Nicholson at go Lane street Mrs.
Mary Wallworth will conduct the les
son. Mrs. Geo. w. Schenck will read
her paper on the folk lore of England
Special music from 1880 to o'clock.
Mrs. Nicholson will be glad to meet all
the Argonauts at her new home.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Dr. Henry Coe Culbertson of the
college of Emporia, was chairman of
the college section which met in the
First Baptist church
In speaking before this section John
S. Nolen, president of Lake Forest
college, Ct Illinois, made this distinc-
ton between the American university
and the college:
THE university With it's great and
varied laboratory equipment and its
staff of technical experts, has the OPP
portunity and obligation to do a vast
impersonal service to the state. For
this service the ollege is not equip
ped and not intended; it must serve
through personality"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Suits and overcoatS dry cleaned 75c
Topeka Laundry Co. Phone 1858
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11
LOCAL MENTION.

Alumni of Mcpherson college will
banquet at the Y. M. c.. A. this even
ing at 6 o'clock. Twenty-Five people
will attend.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

F. A. Rooster d. D. s.. TO Mills
Bldg. Special attention ven to pyor-
rhea and oral prophyI2v. : Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11
Topeka IS AHEAD

At the end of the first quarter in
the game between Topeka and Kan
sas City high schools at League park
this afternoon, the score was IA to 0
for the local football team.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Through a relayed telephone mes
sage today it was learned by J. S
Longshore that the entire plant of the
Chanute Refining company at Great
Bend was completely destroyed. Mr.
Longshore left this evening for Great
Bend
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

For a popular priced suit or over
coat, made to measure, see O1of Elk
berg, 70S Kansas Ave-, End floor
Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Glass and glazing. call 949. j. K
Jones Paint Co.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11
THE WEATHER REPORT.

Following are the observations of the
United States Weather Bureau for the "a
hours ending at O'Clock this morning
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Friday night the young people of
Seabrook will give literary program,
with music, wax figures, and a play
let. There will be box supper at the
close of the program.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Safety razor blades sharpened better than
new. 25c-35c doz. Brunt Drug Co.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

For Jitney, phone 274. Day and
night service.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

what did your husband think of the
ball gamer" ''Oh, he doesn't go there to
think. He just hollers."-Washingto
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Johnson's Box Candy at F1ad's 60
Kansas avenue.-AdV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

Mr.. Chas. Little has retired as a
member of the Standard Coal Co. of
Scranton, Kan, and is no longer con-
nected in any way with the above
named firm.-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11
TEACHERS ARE HERE

lContinued from Page One.I
the progress of each particular step in
education will be discussed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

! Dr. T. w. Kirk, Foot Specialist I
treat all diseases of the feet Phone
1851 Red. Leave calls at Stansfield's
drug store-AdV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1915-11-11

The following young people attend
ed a Weinie and marshmallow roast
given by Miss Cleora Britain at Lake
wood park Tuesday evening: Edna
McGrew, Mary Hartzell, Dorothy
Switzer, Adell White, Mildred Clark,
Blanche Watts, Enid Courtner. Iva
Banks, Clara Banks, Charles Mont
gomery, Earl Liggett, Roy Shrake, Ed
Mitchell, Arthur Fulks, Lauren
Schrack, Orval Zarker, Edgar Court
ner, Alfred Britain, George Carlson,
Bessie Westerdale and Mr.. and Mrs.
M. H. Bray.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10
The Justice 81 The psses.


Tho Justice Of the peace has always
been the target Of criticism and mirth.
This very hour. perhaps. fellow law.
yer 10 standing In the back Of rural
store regarding his honor with
thoughts that his tongue dares not ut
ter Lord Cowper scored the English
justice, and pronounced him . man
sometimes illiterate and frequently
bigoted and prejudiced." We have
heard Of the Justice who, when asked
to charge the jury. replied: Gentle
men, this has been long and tedious
trial for me: I'll have to charge you
so cents apiece" A certain dissatis'
fled advocate, so we are told, moved
to strike CO: part nf the evidence.
The motion being put to the specta-
tors. was carried--Case and Comment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10
AMUsEME NTs.
A. tho Lyric

At the Lyric.
One Of the best and most interesting
pictures shown here for some time was
presented at the Lyric Wednesday
night, when Marguerite Clark, the uni
versal favorite, appeared as Helene of
the North" an exceptionally clever and
we'll presented picture, both as to act
ing and the story itself.
Helene bearing tells her story Of her
early life as a fashionable party In
Dublin. and as she tells it the story is
flashed upon the screen. How she
fa"s In love with mounted police Of
ncer in the Canadian northwest, = and
later faces the choice Of saving her
fathers love or her lovers life. and how
by an extremely clever ruse she is
married to the man she loves while a
half breed thinks she 10 being married
to him. are all well and Interestingly
told. Then at the end comes the big
gest surprise Of all, when the story goes
back to the party and her lover appears
as the guest of honor, real live lord.
The great charm of the picture lies
in the fact that 1t IL the unexpected
which keeps happening. The audience
is continually being surprised. and the
interest is exceptionally well-sustained
thruout. There are plenty of thrills.
with some very beautiful scenery, and
Miss Ciarkss acting 10 excellent, AZ u
that OF the other members Of the cast.
Altogether the picture Is one OF COM
spellink tnterestssand the large audiences
suspense to the end.
Il : 4'a y s
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

and Mrs. Mary E, Thorne, who came to
attend the Shumway -Masser wedding.
Miss Harriet Kellogg has returned to
Ames after having spent the summer
at the home of her sister, Mrs. w. r.
Moninger.
School began here Monday with Miss
Frances Mcmahon teacher OF district
No. 4 and Miss Adeline DIETRICH teacher
at No. 5.
Most OF the young people have gone
back to school, Miss Gladys Eaton.
Harold Knight and Wesley Shewalter
go to Lamoille: Donald and Howard
Moninger start in at Allison this year,
and Anna and Ernest Holmquist, Helen
,Moninger, Ohio Wagner and Glenn
Grewell go back to Marshalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10
Grocers Visit Mills.

Two parties of grocers, one from Ce-
OAR Rapids and one from OWatona,
Mimi, were in the city today, guests
of the Western Grocer Company. The
Cedar Rapids party was In charge OF
Fred C. Let's, manager OF Prick,
iStearns & Russell. the branch of the
Western Grocer Company in. that city.
and Mr.. Armstrong. a salesman of the
Owatonna Grocer Company, is con-
Quoting the party of Owatonna mer-
chants. The men were taken thru the
mills this morning, and given lunch
con there. This afternoon they were
driven about the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10
Bangor Items.

Mr.. and Mrs. DeVerne johnson and
Leland johnson of Grinnell, spent the
week end at the home Of their sister,
Mrs ]. H. Renaud.
Mrs. Rose Jessup went to Marshall
town Sunday to visit her daughter
Lois, who is i'll.
Mrs. Edna WINERY visited her moth
er at Arthur this week.
The Womans Foreign Missionary
Society Of the Friends church met with
Bessie Dillon Tuesday.
Harmon Stanton and mother. OF
,Marshalltown, visited at J. NJ. Whin-
ery's Sunday.
Miss Vera WINERY has gone to
Alden to teach domestic science lii the
high school there.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10
Veteran Adjudeed Insane.

William Mcdowell. member Of tho
soldiers home from this county. was
adjudged insane this forenoon and or
acTSa taken &c the state hospital at
Independence. Mcdowell has been a
member of the home since Dec II.
1914. G. NJ. Chamberlain, OF Rhodes.
is his guardian.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10
A Good Nsr,s.

"A good nurse" said Florence Night
lngale, the heroine OF the Crimea,
should understand every change IN
patients face, and every change OF
attitude and voice. She ought to study
these things until she feels sure that
no one else understands them half as
we'll. A, really good nurse must be OF
the highest class OF character; she
should be the Sermon on the Mount
in herself"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

Mrs q. w. Kinney, 500 South Sec
ond avenue. entertained Thursay aft
ernoon the members Of the Lilac Cro-
chct club. who enjoyed an informal aft
ernoon visiting and with their crochet
work. Mesdames W. b. Ferries, A. A.
Goalby, and George Thcmpson were
each presented with china plate az
birthday gifts. all three members hav-
ing celebrated their birthday anniver.
saries recently. "A two-course lunch
con was served by Mrs. Kinney. Mrs
Ralph Miller, Of Belle PLANE, was an
out o1- town guest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10
"a MI I. Your Hs.d,

Hero u simple little mathematical
question. the answer to which seems
. paradox: suppose he earth
spherical. and . cable laid along the
equator In soutact With the surface:
it, length would be about 1900 miles.
II the cable were everywhers six feet
from the earth's surface. how much
longer would u be?"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10
PREPARING FOR THE "FAlR".
This Has Been Busy Week For the
Scottish Wooden Mills.

Scottish Wooden Mills.
With tho fair" next week, many OF
our business men and the well dressed
young chaps" Of this city are busy
having their suits tailored at the Scot
fish Wooden Mills, over 1ngledue &
Young's shoe store.
b In the Scottish ,Woolen Mills dis
play rooms. one finds plaids. checks
and stripes Of various colorings, AND
in the foreign and domestic fabrics
When 1t is considered that your suit
is tailored for SIS of the best grade
fabrics. and of the finest Workmanship
and At guaranteed, then 1t is no won
der that the Scottish Wooden Mills are
always busy. M. J. jacques, local man
ager.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10
nre..sui re,ssfermst,en.

0seaosui Transformation.
Roy was working with his father IN
the garden. His father found worm
and holding It out said to Roy: "Here.
take this back ana give It to the chick
ems" Drawing back Roy said: %
no can't. thznk I'm turning into .
9iPl = 4,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

Rev. William P. James, of Mason
City, returned home Thursday even
ing after attending the funeral of his
mother in law, Mrs. e. P. Cross. Mrs.
James and children will remain here
for time
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10
Hartland Items.

Mrs. M. ]. Powers and daughte
Irna, went to Grinnell for few days
visit with friends and relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shumway en-
tertained few friends Friday evenin,
for Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Shumway
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

The Myrtle Furman Mission Circle
will meet Saturday evening In the
basement Of Central Church of Christ
for its regular monthly session. Supper
will be served at $50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

Genuine aluminium ware, three
quart covered sauce pans and preserve
kettles, special Saturday, 80 cents.
One Cent to 90 Cent Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

Every one who bakes with CLEAR
Quill" flour has white flakey bread.
Try a sack. Bowles & Billings.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

The ladies' aid Of the Green Noun
tain Congregational church Withhold a
bake exchange at the Temple Of
Economy Saturday. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

A pleasant afternoon was spent by
members Of the Concordia Nahebund
who were entertained Thursday at the
home Of Mrs. Charles Buchwald, s1O8
North First avenue. The members
sewed for the society. In serving a
two-course luncheon Mrs. John Cate
ron and Mrs. Will Pauley assisted the
hostess. Mrs. Harry Carr, OF Portland,
Ore, was an out of town guest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

Mrs. Rose Gerke, Louis, Henry and
August Gerke. OF Clemens, were visit
ors in the city Thursday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

Just received g car of fancy hushel
Colorado peaches. This will be your
last chance this year for bushel
peaches. Phone 121. Independent Fruit
Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

You are cordially invited to attend
our opening and see the distinctive
styles shown. Miss Middlekauff.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

See our window display Of leather
hand bags, 59-cent values, special Sat-
urday afternoon, 2:30 to 6 o'clock, 10
cents. One Cent to 99-Cent Variety
Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-09-10

Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Houghkirk went
this morning to Tama, where they will
visit friends for a few days. They will
also visit in Toledo.