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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-10-28
c.rr,o. Diagnosis.

John Fiske, the historian, was once
interrupted by bis wife. who complain
cd that their son had been very disre-
spectful to some neighbors. Mr.. Fiske
called the younyster into his study.
"My boy, is 1t true that you called
Mrs. Jones a foOl?"
The boy hung his head. Yes. ia
Their"
And did you call Mr.. Jones worse
foolr'
YES, father"
Mr.. Fiske frowssd and pondered for
4 minute. Then hD said:
WELL my son, that n Just about the
distinction should make"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-10-28
Of the Board Of Supervisors
Iowa and the Lincoln High

Iowa and the Lincoln High
way.
Clinton, Iowa,-Just about
every thing that can be done
to improve Iowa's section Of
the Lincoln Highway short Of
actual hard surfacing has been
done. Cuts and fills, grading,
dragging, scraping have made
the Lincoln Highway across
this state almost a railroad
grade, wide, smooth and in dry
weather practically perfect.
Yet we all know that a few
hours rain serves 10 make all
of this expensive work useless.
One is foolish to attempt 10
drive the Lincoln Highway in
Iowa during or Immediately
after q heavy rain. The very
places where the most work
has been done are then found
to be the worst. After every
rain the state of Iowa pays
thousands of dollars in cash
and time and labor putting the
roads in shape again. During
thu rainy spells translate tour
lists and farmers traffic alike
are forced to wait.
Last year our farmers com
tributed a billion dollars to The
wealth of Iowa and this year
the sum will be larger. 1t
would be larger every year if
the cost of hauling their pro-
ducts to market over unimprov-
ed roads could be cut in half or
still greater reductions worked
by hard surfaced roads. The
present waste in this respect is
enormous and is well realized.
In 1914 Iowa had 107, 900 reg
istered automobiles. To date
over 145, 900 have registered
this year, that the numter Of
cars in Iowa will pass 10000
before the end of the year
seems certain. These cars re-
present an investment of at
least $3.50, 600, 900 which is prac-
tically worthless every time it
rains.
In addition to this vast num-
her Of locally owned cars. th.
Lincoln Highway is bringing
into the state every month an
increasing number of cars from
every part of the country.
These tourists bring a f1ncd Of
new wealth to the state. More
important than that they carry
away and spread to the ends Of
the nation the story good or
bad of Iowa's roads.
To remedy conditions in this
state, nothing but legislative
action is needed. The per cap
ital wealth on the farms is
1852 When our counties can
anticipate by bond issue for
permanent road building the
road Building revenues of years
which under the present sys-
tenn are wasted we will hava
permanent roads in Iowa both
on the Lincoln Highway and
elsewhere and our farmers or
our tourists can move where
they will be it wet or drv.
When our state law is brought
up to date our roads will be.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-10-28
N. Fir. Within.

Times have changed. Our fathers for
some strange reason preferred cold
meeting house to one which was warm
cd by artificial heat. When stove was
put into the Old South church. Boston,
In 1888 newspaper Of contemporary
date contained this significant lament:
Extinct the sacred IRE OF love,
Our zeal grown cold and dead,
In the house Of God We hxed q steve
To warm US In their stead.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-10-28
Misunderstood.

"HOW nOW!
",rhis fellow told me he was going to
show me the beauties Of the town.
We'll. didn't hep
He meant parks and office buildings.
was prepared to see some feminine
lOveliness "-Pittsburgh Post
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-10-28
The Variety

"What kind Of melon is 1t which
the corporations cut?
"Well. Judging by the condition Of
their stock, It must often be sort Of
watermelon" Baltimore American.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-10-28
The New Mother Goose

The New Mother Goose
There was a man in our town
And he was wondrous wise,
He made a lot OF money, and
He used to advertise.
And when the time for him to
die
Stopped at him on its round,
He said, 81 guess my work IS
done,
I've boosted my home town
Advertised letter list for the
week ending October Is, 1915.
Biloxi G
Crom Mrs. Claud
Erleywine Robert
Ferry Mrs. O S
Horne Mrs. Sue
Jennings Mrs. Martha
McClannahan C
RatEff George
Rice Chas. E
D. J. Album, P. NJ
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1915-10-28
LOUIS ER1xoN. Chairman.
j. M. ALBERTSEN, Clerk.
List Of Claims.

The following lie a list Of claims
passed on by the board of supervisors
Of Harrison county, Iowa, at the last
session of said board, and made part
of the record of that session:
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
FOOD. SALE IS
 GREAT SUCCESS

The Ladies Aid Society. which is an auxiliary of the Presbyterian church. are holding their food sale this afternoon in the store of Dough. erty & Ferguson.
 Although large supply of eatables had been provided. the demand was so great that. at the time of going to press. many lines had been entirely closed out. The members have fur nished everything free of expense and the store room has been donated so that the receipts are all profit. It is planned to hold another sale in the near future.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
WELL SATISFIED !: :::W|T|A ] 1 |: BIG i | MINE 1 M
 
Alaska Gastineau ore Reported To Be Yielding Better Returns Than
 Anticipated.

JUNEAU, March 20.-Col. D. c. Jacklin, accompanied by the party of five prominent mining engineers who recently came north to inspect the Alaska -Gastineau mines are well-pleas- ed with the properties. Yesterday they inspected the mill and reported that the ore, while low grade, was yielding much better returns than had been anticipated and also that the tailings were giving better results than expected.
 It is believed the inspection of the engineers means that outside capital is prepared to buy up the stock of the company and make the Alaska-Gas- tineau the biggest mine in America Col. Jacklin is also interested in min ing property in Windham bay and that section will be visited by the party shortly.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
EPISCOPAL |:i' Al CHURCH :. LENTEN SERVICES

Following are the subjects of ser mons to be delivered at the Church of the Epiphany from Sunday, March 21, up to and including Easterday April 4th:
 Sunday, March 21, 11:0O a. m., "The Temptation of Jesus." 7:30 p. m., "The Temptation In the Wilderness. J (a) Appetite of the body. (b) Spir. itual pride. Co Worldly ambition. Wednesday, March "A, 7:30 p. m., "The Cry of Humanity" Friday. March 26, 7:30 p. m., Jesus the Bread of Lfe." Holy Week.
 Palm Sunday, March 2S, 11:00 a. m., "The Holy City," 7:3o p. m., "Christ's Entry Into Jerusalem" Monday, March 29. 7:30 p. m., "This Is. Jesus, the King of the Jews" !"
 Tuesday, March 30, 7:3O p. m., Peter"
 Wednesday, March 31, 7:30 p. m., "Judas."
 Maunday Thursday, April 1, 7:3O D. m., Do This In Remembrance of Me-"
 Good Friday, April 2, 12 m. to 800 p. m., Contemplation of the Cross. Three hour service from 12 noon to 8 o'clock.
 Saturday, April 8, p. m., Holy Bap- tism at p. m. 7:30 p. m., "The h. termediate State."
 Easterday, April 4, subject morn ing and evening, "Our Triumphant Holy Day"
 A series of meditations will be giv- en at the three-hour service on Good Friday. Those who can only stay a little while may enter or leave quietly while hymn is being sung.
 Everyone is cordially welcome to these services.
 REV. B. H. MOLONY, Rector.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
WILL MOVE ID
 NEW LOCATION

The firm of Dougherty & Ferguson will vacate their present premises about April and will move their gen. eral merchandise store to the Whal- ing building, next to the Signal Corps office, Mckinley street. They have occupied their present premises for a number of years and have built up substantial patronage among the residents of Valdez and the surround ing district.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
BRINGING FREIGHT
 AND EXPLOSIVES

The local office of the Alaska Steamship office received a message today stating that the freighter Cor dova will leave Seattle for Alaskan ports on March 2S, carrying freight and explosives It is believed the long shoremen's strike will not interfere with the loading of the freighter.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
PRIMARY
 TO BE HELD TONIGHT

The Wickersham party has called a primary for this evening to be held at the Pioneer hall at o'clock for the purpose of nominating a ticket for city council and also for two school directors. Only those who sup ported Wickersham at the last cleo tion are invited to participate.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
LOCAL BREVITIES.

First-class vacuum cleaner for rent, twenty-five cents day, not delivered. Apply Walter Stuart. k23
 A nice line Of art pictures just re- ceived from New York at Valdez Drug Co. If
 Select your Easter bonnet Friday, March 18th. If
 Ladies and children's spring and summer hats at The Emporium. If Large stock of cut glass and Paris tan ivory at Valdez Drug Co. u Suits pressed for $1.oo at Silver mans the tailor. Telephone 19s.
 Remington and smith Premier typo. writer's for sale or rent at valdss Drug Go. d
 c. 0. Relnke, tho watcnmaker and Jeweler. Is at the Valdez Drug Co. All work guaranteed.
 Latest popular copyrights and clas' sies at Valdez Drug Co. n
 Prescriptions carerully compound ed at Valdez Drug Co. #
 Beautiful hand-painted vases just received at Valdez Drug Co. t
 Mems wool socks, 25c: Hold-Heat electric stove, $2.50. and everything else in proportion at the Emporium. Announcement.
 Millinery opening Friday, March 18th, and we cordially invite your in spection. Mrs. B. Winter. If Suits pressed for $1.00 at Silver mans the tailor. Telephone 19S. Snow glasses 15c and up, at the Emporium.
 Universal percolators and chaf1ne dishes at Valdez Drug Co. If
 The most exquisite nand-paintet china ever seen in Valdez at Valde' Drug Co. tf
 See Tod Winter for your watch aut jewelry repairing at E. Winters store All work guaranteed. t I Chinese noodles and chop suey "a Valdez Cafe after 2 p. m. ti
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
Masonlc Meetlno.

A special meeting of the valdes Masonic Lodge. No. 16s. will be held tonight at eight o'clock. Work in the second degree.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
Catholic Church.

Sunday services: Confession and holy communion. S:30 a. m.
 Mass and sermon, 10:30 a. m. Sunday school, 2 p. "a. Rosary, instruction and benediction, 7:30 p. m.
 FATHER VAN der POL. s. J. Weekly News at the Orpheum to night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
ADMIRAL .:: WATSON
 HERE TOMORROW

The steamer Admiral Watson, of the Admiral Line, has reported by wireless to Cordova that she will reach there about 6 o'clock tomorrow morning. That will bring the Watson into Valdez tomorrow afternoon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
At tho orpheum Tonight.

"In a Persian Garden" a two-part romantic drama featuring Mildred Bright. Weekly, Scenes on the Bord- CT, Kentucky Derby and other interest ing scenes.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

This is 6 good time to return that book you've read to the library at Everyman's Club. Library houro: 1 to 2 D. m. every day. Monday, Wed days and Fridays 7:3o to s:30 p. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20
conareaationaI Church.

There will be Sunday School as us- ual at 12 m. and preaching and song service at 7:30 p. m.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

See Tod Winter for your watch aud jewelry repairing at B. Winters store. All work guaranteed. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

The most exquisite nand-painted china ever seen in Valdez at Valdez Drug Co. .... d
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

Chinese noodles and chop suey 'a Valdez Cafe after T D. m. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

Prescriptions carerully compound ed at Valdez Drug Co. H
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

G. 0. Relnke, tho watcnmaker and
 jeweler. Is at the Valdez Drug Co. All work guaranteed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

Latest popular copyrights and clas' sies at Valdez Drug Co. n
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

Remington and smith Prsmler type writer's for sale or rent at valdes Drug Go. 6
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

Universal percolators and chain dishes at Valdez Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

Beautiful hand-painted vases just received at Valdez Drug Co. t
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

Mems wool socks, 25c: Hold-Heat electric stove. $2.50. and everything else in proportion at the Emporium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

First-class vacuum cleaner for rent, twenty-five cents day, not delivered. Apply Walter Stuart. k23
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

Suits pressed for $1.oo at Silver mans the tailor. Telephone 198.
Valdez daily prospector., 1915-03-20

Snow glasses 15c and up. at the Emporium.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
JANITOR'S FORTUNES TURN
FROM POVERTY TO RICHES
Christmas Present of Dust Covered
stock Turns Out to be-
Worth $4,000.

HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Dec. 20.
This is a Christmas story about a
janitor. broker and a bushel Of
mining stock.
Otis Holmes. local drayman. yes
terday thought ne was about broke.
Today he learned he was worth
10000 Years ago he was employ
ed as a janitor in a Fort wayne Of
flee building. Frank Sheets. u broker.
was one OF the tenants.
one Christmas morning Sheets
was cleaning up his desk. In a
drawer ne found 900 Undiscovered
shares of mining stock. Here,
Otis" said Sheets. with a smile.
dumping the stocks into the waste
paper basket Accept this with
the compliments of the season"
Holmes knew the stock then was
worthless. but he took it home any
way. He has Just been offered $1O,-
600 for it.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
WILL PROBE CONCERN
Women Invest in Scheme said TO be
Fraudulent.

KOKOMO. Ind. Dec. 20.-Glen
-<drphy is in indianapolis today try
ing TO borrow enough money to pay
off claims against the Union Manu-
featuring and Supply Co. of which
he is proprietor. according TO his
wife, and local authorities are
threatening an investigation of the
concern because of numerous COM
plants from women IN all parts of
the country.
Some of the women who have
complained to the police assert they
answered advertisement Offering
good wages for making dust-caps at
home They were sent a sample
dust-cap and required TO deposit IS
or $40 Ito cover cost of material. q"
They say they understood this de-
post was to be returned 10 them
when they discontinued the work
A number of women now COM
plain that when they wrote asking
for the return Of their deposits their
letters were returned from the post
office marked Refused" similar
company was put out OF business by
a postoHice fraud order several
months ago.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20

comedy roles. She has frequently
been seen at the Oliver opera house
and always gave an artistic and
pleasing performance. She Is known
10 millions OF people in her great
stage successes Of Mistress Nell, ="
sweet Kitty Belairs." and other ex-
cellent dramas. The Supreme Test"
is a fascinating comedy drama OF a
wealthy woman devoted to work in
the slums. who finds herself forced
TO live there later, after the loss of
her fortune. Then comes the su-
preme test.
on Tuesday and Wednesday will
be seen one OF the big dramatic pro-
auctions, Armstrong Wife" fea-
turing Edna Goodrich. James Cruze
and Thomas Meighan. In this pic
ture Miss Goodrich makes her first
appearance on the screen in a strong
and stirring play Her attractive
personality and unquestioned dra-
matte power make her a delightful
star. She will be remembered as a
former wife Of Nat Goodwin. James
Cruze. who visited in South Bend
last June has the part OF the smooth
INSCRIPTIONS villain. The settings
and photography are excellent. On
account Of the merit of the attrac-
ton prices will be increased slight
( " and the picture will be shown
for two days.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
AT THE ORPHEUM.

A bill of exceptional merit through
out greeted Orpheum enthusiasts on
Sunday. and promises to prove pop
ular as an attraction the first three
days of the week. Variety was a
feature, with music. acrobats, COM
edy, drama and an animal act in
cOrpOrated in a we'll balanced pro-
gram.
ITO Save One Girl" with Eugene
Strong and a company of seven,
depicting the late Paul Armstrong;
sketch built on Barratt O'Hara' s
trials as chairman Of the Illinois
vice commission, deserves special
mention from it's many appealing
lines and the ability of members of
the cast.
Eugene Strong as John Glenn, a
young legislator and chairman Of the
vice commission. plays a difficult
part with apparent ease. He is well
supported by Madeline Delmar, I'M
knowingly used as a tool in an effort
TO get" Glenn and TO secure his
support for an important anti-vice
measure. containing a Joker" John
Ritter. Ben Piazza and Gus Thomas
take the gang parts in praise
worthy manner.
Mary Melville, commedienne &c
centric, had the house with her Sun
day, as did the Melnotte Twins,
whose big hit was a Charlie Chaplin
taffe-Off with the Charlie Chaplin
song. Nip and Tuck" in bits of
acrobatic nonsense, opened the bill
with some difficult as well as laugh
provoking feats in tumbling and con-
tortiOnistic work. Muggins, alleged
to be the smallest elephant in the
world, closed the program with many
exceptional stunts of the animal va
riety. A dog, a pony and a girl
made this act a veritable dog and
pony show which would make the
| three-ring variety hump some" to
equal
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
CASSoPoLIS, MICH.

DR.. and Mrs. c. II. Funk enter
tanned the members Of the Birth
day club Saturday evening. a pot
luck dinner was served at $3.50 o.
clock. after which several tables
were made up at cards.
Mrs Goodwin entertained with a
surprise party for Almon Miller in
the parlors of the Goodwin hotel
Saturday night. The occasion was
his birthday anniversary. About 20
guests were present. Light refresh
ments were served.
c. l.. Bailey. court stenographer OF
Hillsdale county, served at the Cass
county circuit court in session here
this week, in the absence of II. A.
Sherman, who is in Washington, ID.
c.
+. LOwitz has returned 10 Chi
casO after transacting business here.
Mrs. Fred Reynolds and two chill
dren and Miss Carrie Neiswander
were shoppers in South Bend Fri
day.
Miss Ruth Sherman OF Marcellus
is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
GoOdenough.
Miss Marie Coulter is home from
Kalamazoo. where she attends the
Normal school. 10 spend the holiday.
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. vii.
liam Coulter.
Mrs. 5. II. Rudd and Miss Nei
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
AUTO IN INDIANA FOR
EVERY 80 INHABITANTS
Proportion Averaged Up by State
.lficials-Aggregiate Receipts
Were S592,775.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 90
One automobile is driven in In
diana for every 80 inhabitants Of
the state. according TO estimates
made by Herman l.. Confer, assist
ant TO Homer l.. Cook, secretary OF
state. Taking an average of FIVE
persons to a family, every sixth
family in Indiana owned an automo-
bile last year. These figures became
available when the final licenses for
the year of 1915 were disposed of
and arrangements made in the sec
retary's office to issue the new IL
censes for 1916.
The total number OF auto licenses
issued during the year that is COM
ing 10 a close was 96,915, or 1885
mUre than last year. The motor
cycle licenses issued this year num-
bered 1925 and the licensed chauf-
feurs in the state numbered 3,099.
Licensed auto dealers numbered
1928. The licenses for 1916 have
been on sale two days and already
1903 have been sold. Charles j.
Murphy. of the public service COM
mission. obtained license No. 1. w.
A. Kunkle, democratic chairman of
the eighth district. asked for and re-
ceived license No. Is.
MIR. Confer has announced that the
aggregate receipts of the auto de-
partment for the year of 1915 were
$592.77 Homer l.. Cook says a saw
ing Of some $4,000 Will be made in
the price Of the license plates pur-
1 chased by the state for 1916.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
STEEL co. MERGER MAY
TAKE IN CAR CONCERN
New York Capitalists Reported Max
ing Appraisement of Haskell
and Barker Plant.

LAPORTE. Dec. 20. - The pro-
posed merger of the big eastern
independent steel companies, it is
said. will further include the mon
ster plant of the Haskell & Barker
Co. at Michigan City, valued at $15,-
100000, and phich is largely owned
by Mrs. Spaulding. formerly Miss
Katherine Barker, the $4,000, 600
heiress.
The New York capitalists have
been in Michigan City for the last
10 days making an appraisement Of
the plant, and il is reported that the
deal for the purchase of the plant,
which now employees 5000 men. will
be closed within 10 days.
According to the plans OF the in
terests involved in the merger, big
car plants are to be located in the
Buffalo and Chicago districts.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
THEATERS
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

"Life's Pitfalls a three reel Edi-
son drama with Miriam Nesbitt and
Herbert Prior in the cast: The
Tramp Telegrapher." KSlem
drama; His Wife's New Lid" a
Lubin comedy. and Two Daughters
of Eve" a Biograph reissue directed
by David w. Griffith featuring
Henry b. Walthall and Lillian Gish,
are being shown at the Auditorium
today. The latter tells a clever
little story: a child escapes from
her mother and wanders into the
theater through the stage door
where her mother finds her in the
arms OF an actress. The mother,
who looks down upon women Of the
stage, snatches her child away Later
her husband sees the play and be-
comes infatuated with the actress
When the wife discovers this, she
leaves him, taking the child with
her. She searches for work but is
unsuccessful and at length is driven
TO seek a position i'm the chorus. On
the stage at rehearsal, she comes
face TO face with the actress whom
formerly she disdained and the
siren sees her hour OF revenge. but
her better nature triumphs and she
seeks the wife in her dressing room.
where she returns the jewels heap
ed upon her by the husband. kisses
the baby and goes out 10 find the
husband, advising him 20 return TO
his wife. which he does
on tomorrow's bill are The Sec
ond Son" an Essanay drama. and
Laurel Of Tears" a Biograph
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
AT THE COLONIAL.

The disclosure that a woman has
married married man believing
him single, and then denounces him
before his son, who wants to marry
her, is made in the new production,
The Vampire" which will be a
Metro release with Nine. Petrova in
the title role, at the Colonial on Tues
day. This is another production by
popular plays and players for Nine.
Petrova that has a strong heart ap-
peal. 1t will show her again at her
best, as she was seen in her last play
on the Metro program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-12-20
AT THE OLIVER.

Another of Cohan and Harris sue
cesses will be given at the Oliver
Christmas, matinee and night, when
the Oliver players will present the
clever comedy Nearly Married." in
which Bruce McRae starred last
season, playing long engagements at
the Gaiety theater in New York and
the Cohan Grand in Chicago. The
farce was written by Edgar Selwyn
and is one Of those laugh producing
plays like 1T Pays TO Advertise"
and "A Pair of Skies" recently seen
here and is an appropriate bill for
the merry holiday time.