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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-01

mate in the same way.
1t has been estimated that H.
900 of bacteria pass through in
every "a hours! Is 1t not rather
a source of wonderment that in
lection is not more usual than
it is?
AS careful meteorological ex-
aminations frequently have
shown the interior of the mouth
and throat even of healthy per-
sons regularly contains numerous
bacteria of disease, most of them
1t is true are harmless but some
are of malignant type.
They will remain inactive as
long as healthy local conditions
prevail and the patients general
resistance kept at par, but let
one be exposed to some unfavor-
able weather conditions, such as
will tend to produce congestion
of the nose and throat, and let
the individual be at the same
time in a general run down"
condition, how quickly a cold de-
velops and these bacteria become
active and virulent.
Many of the infectious dis
eases both of adult life and
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-01
AN OK N THE MIRE

1t was Sunday, and two small
boys were industriously digging
in vacant lot, when man who
was passing stopped to give them
a lecture.
Don't you know that 1t is a sin
to dig on Sunday unless it be .
case of necessity" asked the
good man.
Yes, SIR" timidly replied one
of the boys.
I Then why don't you stop it,"
Cause this is case of neces-
sity," replied the little philoso-
pher. "A Teller can't fish with
out bait.'
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-01
THE MOUTH

It is generally believed that
the microbes of spinal meningitis
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-01

Here's the layman's view of the Thaw case, and
maybe you can figure out where justice is at:
New York state now holds him as one of the Grim
inaI insane Insane Get it?
New York state will now prosecute him for con-
piracy. Conspiracy, shreWd brain work. Get it9
We hope that you get It. It's got us.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-01
Make Il . Draw

Whoever may win in the present war, we are
doomed to fight the winner. The only thing that
could save would be for the conflict to end in
draw. Hudson Maxim.
Well we ought to be able to whip one or two Grip
ples. That's all that's going to be left apparently.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-01
The Keep Well Column

MOUTH OFTEN "PARLOR" FOR RECEPTION OF GERM
LIFE!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-01
OBSERV ATOMS

. '1herc
weren't blamed innocent how
fire the other morning with bunch OF
mining stock holding about 10 years?
Since Rockefeller and
wi he them right
Beatys victory his wife remarked;
perfectly After that the Victoria Cross en-
tirely superfluous.
slightly flavor than the
this we'll doubt that statement
a vanity; but just call man
and see his shoulders
phone toll 1915 minute few
suffice
A Yale a million dollars Hum Where
did he get it?
leaving only the ice i'm the hgiba
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1915-02-01
MANUFACTURERS CENSUS

The Commercial club has been
asked by the census bureau of
the department of commerce, to
assist In taking a census of Ia
coma's manufactures for 1914.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04

ject Of the lecture was "IIarem Life
in jerusalem and the life Of, the! coun.
try was wildly and Interestingly DIES,
cribed by Mrs. shepardson.
Hrs. shepsdaron in return for tho
delightful reception she received in
this city, was most fayorably i'm.
pressed with Fairmont. and stated
that "Fairmont is the most beautiful
Swiss:American city have ever seen
in all my travels around the world.",
Mrs. Shepardson left today for
Grafton, where she will deIived
series of lectures.
The Baptist congregation is to be
congratulated for the success Of the.
lectures here and for giving their own
congregation and the other people OF
the city the opportunity OF hearing
these lectures.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04

CHARLESTON. ". va. Dec. a.
The Kanawha Coal shippsrs Ausc-
citation. In session mere. adopted reso-
lutions expressing appreciation OF
services cf Governor H. D. Hatfield.
United States Senator W. E. Chiffon
and the Public Service Commission for
the part they took In depressing ad.
yances In coal shipping rates proposed
by the trunk railroads operating in the
state: "a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04

native country of his parents to study
music aud from time to time news OF
his progress has been received here,
Recently the young man was given
tryout at the grand opera house in
Naples and later played In Rome. His
work al both places was considered m.
'tistic and won the piandits or ceiebra.
ted musicians Of that country The
young manIhad an. uncle Michael Dell:
tgatd residing In Pies and the two
will return to America to locate when
the studies Of the young man are fin.
.ished.s 4 Il
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04
Fairmont Young Man
Wins Laurels Abroad

Vito Deiiigatti. Jr., SON Of Vito Dell.
igatd. Fairniont merchant, Is winning
fame in Italy as q musician Of ability!
according TO copies OF papers published
in Naples and Rome received in this
city by the father 6fl the boy. Vito lis
anatiye OF this city, having been
born seventeen. years 90 In Fairmont.
Three years ago he was sent To- the
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04

Burning and most Interesting
stories and is nut the technical
sk which Mr. Boswoth the
highest sense Of that phrase e.
Elan
tied group Of Alaskan
worth eleven millions energy expression the
conflicts and pleasures Of life ruthless
he comes believe that three cards
cocktails How fate deals OF his life cu
inmates in great swilymo
Ing appealing drama
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04
Mrs. shepardson,s
Lecture IS Ended
COURSE DELIVERED AT FIRST
BAPTIST CHURCH MADE a
PLEASING IMPRESSION.

The concluding one in the series Of
Oriental lectures, delivered in this
city this week by Mrs. Daniel Shepard.
son at the First Baptist Church was
given last night before a large audi
ence OF women assembled at the First
Methodist Episcopal Church. The sub.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-12-04

tiny Mexican chhauhau mis-
inc DIST the
pearl gyento Portugal
shows Miss Dess
and the dog with the q
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
'pecial to Times-Republican

special TO IlmeS-HepuDlCdN
Manson, April 9.-Frank Davis left
Monday for California, where he will
join his wife and little son, who have
been visiting there and attending the
exposition since March 1. Before re-
turning they will visit relatives OF Mr..
Davis at Pasco, Wash.
Mrs. C. c. Morris and little daugh-
ter are here from Cedar Rapids for a
several weeks visit at the David
Fluharty home. Mrs. Morris is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Fluharty.
Work began the first Of this week
son Fred D. Johnson's new residence.
near the Swedish Lutheran church.
James Colligan is having q new resi-
Edence built on his farm two miles east
OF town. The former house was de-
stroyed BY fire several months ago.
= Mr.. and Mrs. q. q. Ericsson are now
nicely settled IN the Fred Weigert
house In east Manson, having moved
here recently from Lanyon.
S Mr.. and Mrs. ]. NJ. Daniel arrived
home Tuesday from their California
trip. On the return trip they stopped
in Omaha for visit with Mr.. Daniels
mother and brother.
Harry Arnold has resigned his posi-
tion at the Snodgress. clothing store.
ESeverf Wing As taking his place.
/. 81. r. Williams mas accepted po-
sition in the w. D. Long furniture
StOTo.S ~ ~ ~ e 81
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
Clarion New. Notes.

Special to T1meS-RepuDncan.
Clarion, April 9.-Ex- Senator F. c.
Hartshorn submitted to an operation
for gall stones this week. The fam
lily is at Rochester, MINI.
Clarence Lesher and Miss Cecile
Hanson, excellent young people Of Wall
Lake township, were married at the
Methodist parsonage Wednesday even
ing. They will live on the Lesher home
farm. S. ~ $
Clarion is doing a great deal Of
building this spring. There are at
least score of houses under construc-
ton at the present time with many
Others on the way.
Rev. Samuel Brown, who is a mem
Der of the educational board of Nom
mouth College, has been attending. q
meeting Of that committee at the seat
of the college. $50
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Osier and
daughter Nellie departed Monday for
the west. Their objective point is the
exposition. They will be gone for sew
Ieral months.
Leon Stark Is back from California
after an absence of two years.
w. C. Brown, state trea surer, was at
his Clarion home this week. While
here he sold his Clarion property to
Jesse Smith, who has since. sold the
same to w. H. Tallman. Mr.. Tallman
will move the house to the rear of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
ANTo AND STYLE SHOW.
Hampton Boostsrs Promoting Another
Bic Undertaking.

Hampton Boosters Promoting Another
Bic Undertaking.
Special to Times Republican.
Hampton, April S.-Thru the efforts
of our live commercial association an
other event Of Importance Is scheduled
for April 49,. 20 and 81. This time 1t
Is an auto and style show. The ex-
hibit Of automobiles and accessories
will be shown in the large foundry
building on Fourth street The various
auto dealers here are cooperating
heartily with the officials Of the booster
organization. and In connection the
merchants Of the town intend to put on
q style show and pure food exhibit
during the same three days. Show cars
to the number Of at least thirty have
already been promised, and while the
work Of preparation IS only just he
gun. the ATTRACTIONS now secured make
1t certain that Hampton will tender
a cordial welcome to all visitors on this
occasion and make it well worth the
time to come to Hampton and see
what's doing. The stores will be open
during these evenings and various
Of articles on sale will
be made.
In conjunction with the exhibit an
auto institute will be held and will be
under the personal direction Of q rep
resentative Of the engineering depart
ment Of the Iowa State College at
Ames.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09

Dubuque.
Clarence hartman, aged 2, Of Graf,
Dubuque county, died at Mercy hospi-
tai as the result of lockjaw. Some days
ago the lad stepped on q rusty nail ana
tetanus set in.
Waukon.
A monster cotton wood tree was cut
down on the Clark Sherman place in
Franklin township The tree was three
feet in diameter and 1900 feet Of lum-
Der was cut from 1t besides three
wagon loads Of wood from the top.
Waukon.
Returns from the assessing of Wau-
kon and Of Allamakee county are slow
in reporting but it is estimated Wau-
kon has population of 1900, gain
Of 175 since the last census. Water
Vile has population OF 200. A gain
Of Is.
Waukon.
Theodore Rodenkirch, aged years.
died at his home near Frankville from
blood poisoning. The rubbing Of a
new shoe on his heel caused blood
poisoning and when physicians were
called the case had become 20 aggra-
waited his death resulted.
Sioux City.
Tax receipts at the Office Of the
county treasurer in March broke all
previous records for one month. The
collections. totaled 100000 Of the
amount collected all will be practically
disbursed within thirty days. says
Treasurer Martin.
Cedar Falls.
IF. Sartori. Of Los Angeles. Cal.
donor Of the Sartori Memorial hospital
to the city. has made an additional gift
to the city of three city lots contingu-
GUS to the hospital grounds, which will
add much to the beauty OF the place.
The total value Of SartOris gifts to the
city exceed $4,000. {<t
Sioux City.
Throngs az the churches Easter broke
all records according to the promoters
of the go-to-church movement started
two months ago. Those who attended
the services totaled $4,000. AS Sioux
Citys population is below $4,000 It can
be seen what results from advertising.
even in getting crowds to church.
Waterloo.
over half a million dollars in cash
and checks was taken over the coun-
tiers in the office OF County Treasurer
Burbank in March His report, to be
exact, shows that his office received
Ssoe,1s1 in taxes during the last month.
or. this sum the largest items were
3l73.75s as general taxes and $111,eS9
AZ special assessments.
Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Louise Smith celebrated her
Goth birthday Easter Sunday at the
home Of her youngest son In this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
TO DELIVER THREE ADDRESSES
Senator Kenyon in Demand 40 Mem
:. - AHial nav Orator

Senator Kenyon in Demand a. Mem.
orial Day Orator.
Fort Dodge, April 9-Senator w. s.
Kenyon will address three Memorial
day exercises this spring because
Memorial day comes on q Sunday. He
will speak at Creston on Saturday, at
Cherokee Sunday and at Madrid Mon
day. 5
The senator is in great demand as q
speaker at various events. He al
ready has accepted Invitations to speak
at six high school commandments,
three of which are at Avoca, Dallas
Center and Estherville. He will adj
dress the Boone Commercial Club on
April 20 and later will speak at an
Old Soldiers Reunion in Hardin county.
II would hate to try to figure up
my dates in July and August" said
Senator Kenyon, when asked If he had
any other dates. st is pleasure to
speak, tho" added Mr.. Kenyon. II
have been out of the state almost en-
tirely for the past four years because
Of the long sessions Of congress and
I want to get acquainted in the state
again."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
STATE CONTEST SCHEDULED FOR
TONIGHT IN BELLE
PLANE.
DISTRICT WINNERS 70
COMPETE FOR HoNoRs
Four Entrants in Each Of Three
Glasses Aspire to State Champions
ships-Hslls PIains High School
Tenders Visitors Reception in After.
noon-cempstiters and Subjects.
pecial to Times-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Belle PLANE, April 9.-The state de-
clamatory contest will be held in the
high school assembly room in this
city this evening. This afternoon the
high school students held reception
in honor Of the visiting schools. The
following is the program for the eve
ming:
Girls chorus.
Invocation-Rev. e. g. Hunt.
Oratorieal Class.
Benjamin Couchman, Forest City
"The Death Bed Of Benedict Arnold"
Franklin Dove, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
to the Gladiators."
Arthur Martinsen, Shelby-"The
Call to Arms"
Earl Newsome, Fort Madison-'tGive
Me Liberty or Give Me Death"
ooh, Italia, Italia Beloved'-Mixed
chorus.
Dramatic Glass.
Dorothy Dearborn, Tipton-'The Go
ing Of the White Swan"
Harriet Floyd, Grundy Center-"Ole
lMistis.''
Nina Oleson, Leon-"Bobb Shafto.'
Laura Schroeder, Humboldt he
Last Word
Harold Linsay, Belle PLANE Lie
beatrun."
Carmana-Girls chorus.
Humorous Class.
Edith Bloom, Ackley-''Sally AIMS
Experience"
william Cleveland, Harlon,-"Plupy's
Debating Club"
Anna Crosby, Corydon--sally AIMS
Experience"
Lily De Wilt, West Bend-Preparing
For the Contest"
Indian Song-Mixed chorus.
Decision Of the judges.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
Spirit Lake. Items.


4 Spirit Lake, April s. ollie Clegg was
in town thelfirst Of the week and
leased the HawkeyeS Hotel Of H. c.
Milford, Mr. Cleeg has been chef in
'onesof Forest City'sshotels for the past
several years. Clegg conducted Spirit
Lakes most popular restaurant for
several years before going to Forest
City.
At meeting Of the Spirit Lake
Boosters Club, the matter Of gravel
ing the streets was discussed and COM
mittees were appointed for different
parts Of the work, and to date has had
good success. The committee for
raising the money has to date raised
upward Of $1,000 for the work. The
matter has been taken up with the
Milwaukee railway to furnish the
gravel from the pit near Milford. 1t
win take In the neighborhood Of
seventy-five car loads to complete the
work. 81.
Town assessor, C. W. Price, COM
pleted the census the first Of the week,
and shows an increase over the census
Of 1912 by better than 25-per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
Read His Story

During recent interview, Mr. Jo-
seph MERCER, of 253 Walker street
Lowell, Mass, said to the writer: MY
little boy. Clifford seven years old, has
taken Father Johns Medicine when
ever he had a cold or cough. ever since
he was two years old, and it has never
failed to give good results. He used
to cough badly at night and he does
not do it when we give him Father
Johns Medicine. We believe that
Father Johns Medicine gives him in
creased weight and strength We
strongly recommend Father Johns
Medicine to mothers of children who
are weak and run down.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
corn GROWERS VISIT OMAHA.
Twenty five Prize Winners Guests
South Omaha Stock Yards Company

Twenty five Prize Winners Guests Of
South Omaha Stock Yards Company.
Special to Times Republican
Council Bluffs, April 9-The winners
from the Iowa corn clubs OF prizes Of
fered by the South Omaha Stock Yards
Company. making up party Of tWen-
ty-hve. with q few instructors from
Ames, passed an entire day at the
yards yesterday. guests Of the stock
yards company. They were given ev-
erything in sight and anything unseen
which they wanted was also provided
at the slightest wish. The expenses Of
the trip for two days were borne by the
company. in the party were the fol-
lowing prize winners:
1 Ernest Nelson, Extra, Audubon coun-
ty.
Dewey NJ. Cable. Waterloo. Black
hawk county.
Christy H. Hikdreth. Rockwell City,
Calhoun county.
]. Fred Mclaughlin. Marathon, Buena
Vista county.
Floys McLaren. Nashua, chickasaw
county.
Oscar Watson. Spencer, Clay coun-
Harold walrod. Dewitt Clinton
county.
Charles L. Bolin. Davis City. Decatur
county.
virgil Tuel. Milford. Dickinson coun-
ty..
Forrest 1nman. Marble Rock. Floyd
county.
CLIFFORD Hansen. Alexander. franklin
county.
George c. jackson. Bagley. Green
orson B. Wells. cresco. Howard
county. e.;
clement Miller. Fairasld Jefferson
county. ssssf II E.sss sssS
Lawrence Thompson Wyoming.
Jones county.
Merrill Lamb. Stanton. Montgomery
county.
Israel Halder. Laurens. Pocahontas
county.
Charley Halder, Laurens, Pocahontas
county.
Raymond McDermott. Walnut. Pot-
tawattanie county. Il
Henry Tutje. Sheldon, Sioux county.
Charles Chapman. Belmond. Wright
county. xsa
Bernard Smith. Logan, Harrison
county. q 81 +
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
Northern Io,ua Items

F0rty-six descendants-children, grand
children and great grandchildren were
in attendance at the gathering. Mrs.
Smith was born in Nova Scotia and
came to Cedar Rapids in 1852, being
one Of the city's Oldest residents.
She enjoys the best of health and is
able to read without glasses.
Waterloo.
Carl Gibbons, aged g. lost his left
foot six inches above the ankle on
Wednesday morning. amputation being
necessary after futile attempts to save
the mangled member Carl was in
jured more than week ago by being
drawn under an Illinois Central train
by vacuum suction. At that time all
his toes except half of the big one.
together with part Of his heel, were
amputated. Complications developed
that required a second operation at st.
Francis. The victim Is q son Of Mr..
and Mrs. Omer Gibbons.
Vinton.
Harvey windecker, aged q, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Windecker, of Rob-
ertson, Iowa, student at the college
for the blind, was found dead in his
bed at about 6:15 Tuesday evening. His
death Is supposed to have occurred be-
tween and $3.50 p. m. He has COM
planned of not feeling we'll and at 5
O'Clock went to his room to rest. His
room mate became uneasy at his stay
and went to arouse him. Failing to do
SO he summoned the superintendent
who called a physician. Death was pro-
nounced due to natural causes and no
inquest will be held. Windecker had
been student at the college for nearly
five years and would soon have gradu-
ated. On coming he was totally blind
but an operation had restored the sight
Of one eye.
For seven years Mrs. Thomas Clark
Of this city has worked out by the day.
washing and cleaning house at differ
she managed to feed and clothe her
self and. two small children. and finish
the payments on their little cottage
which her husband had contracted for
before his death. Early Tuesday morn
ing her little home and everything in
II was totally destroyed by fire, sup
posed to have originated by rats gnaw-|
ing on matches. In taking her children
from the burning structure one at al
time the brave woman was badly
burned. Her sister took them into her
home temporarily. Nothing daunted
by her heavy loss and painful burns.
Mrs. Clark refused to see doctor and
at s o'clock started out Cor her days
work. I'm thanking God that he
spared me my children. and my own
life" she stated as she left her sisters
home bound for work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
Sac City Briefs.
MI

Special to Times Republican.
Sac City. April 9.-Mayor NJ o.
Gishwiller has appointed Sac City's
first park commissioners follows: Asa
Plat, George B. Perkins, DR.. F. r.
Molsberry. In accordance with the
conditions of the gift the commission
will proceed to make the improvements
necessary, to transform the tract Of
land donated by the Sac City institute
trustees into an attractive park.
Mrs. Lottie Fox Lee. wife of c..
Everett Lee, editor of the Lytton Star
and pioneer resident Of the county.
died yesterday At her home IN Lytt On
after long illness. Funeral services
will be held on Sunday in Sac City at
the Episcopal church
E. L. Maxwell has taken a five-year
lease on the residence property recent
ly purchased by ]. c. Owells. who is
putting in modern improvements.
w. F. Weary. who has served for q
number Of years as city clerk. was not
a candidate for reelection, and the
city council has chosen as his sue
cessor C. c. Jameson, cashier of the
State Bank.
Principal George E. Wallace has ar
rived from Aurora, Iowa, with his
bride, formerly Miss Neva Sawyer. to
whom he was married on Easter Sun
day. They will occupy residence at
the corner Of Early and North Twelfth
streets.
Henry Eernisee was called to Ala
bama this week to attend the funeral
Of his aged mother Mrs. John
Eernissee who, with her husband, was
residing at the home Of a daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eernissee were pioneer
residents of Calhoun county but three
Of their children became residents OF
Sac county. and they have been fire.
quent visitors in this locality.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
Marital Diplomacy.

Plunger-I felt awfully sorry for a
poor guy down at the exchange today.
He lost $4,000 on cotton. and ALL the
boys were guying, him. as he started
'off home they taunted him with the
|predictions thatshis wife would land on
himsxDughshod. The poor chap acted
as though he felt pretty badly about it.
Mrs. Plunger (sympathetically)-
Poor fellow! No doubt he used his
best Judgment, and If his wife turns
on him because ofghis reverses she Is
not worthy to befscalled wife. But,
who was the man.?
Plunger-Why-er-it was me.-Wom-
ans Home CompaSlion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-04-09
Whales,


The whale. like the orator, makes the
most noise when nearest the surface of
things When he goes deep you never
hear him. Whales spend their time In
ocean travel and taking the air. There
was once a whale named George WASH
ington His father had caught fav-
orite human being and had put him
in the refrigerator to keep. when
George happened along and swallowed
him. Georges father, missing Jonah
which was the name of the dainty,
suspected George and took him out into
back ocean current. George thereupon
began to weep salt, tears, but. with
prodigious courage. for a whale, said:
Father. can not tell a~tale.
swallowed Jonah with my little swal-
lower"
B Whales are used to lubricate sewing
machines, to decorate museums of un-
natural history, and to reduce to a
pulp woman's waist line.-Life.