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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20
PAVED COUNTY ROADS m CALIFORNIA VS..
IOWA'S NOW IMPASSABLE DIRT HIGHWAYS

have talked with about the cost and
have not yet found q man who conn
planned about his road taxes. The
farmer on the paved road congratu-
late8 himself for his good luck because
his land has risen In value. sometimes
doubled because his road was paved.
The farmer mile or so OF the pave
ment was glad because he could use
the pavement for most Of his trip to
town and the fellow in town tells me
that These fine roads have made this
country"
1t was the Same In New York ana
when I drove over their
paved rural roads. Everybody enjoyed
them and nobody regretted their cost,
because the cost had been spread ouo
thin over q long period Of time ape
proximating the period in which the
improvement was to last. Bonds rum
ming from thirty to forty years at low
rates of interest make the normal road
tax go a long ways toward paving
country roads, because the combined
road taxes Of the next thirty years are
made available at once.
The people with whom have tanned
out here came mostly from Iowa, many
of them retired farmers who were
never nOteQ IOr CNolT eNtTdVdSanCe,
and yet they all assure mo that Iowa
ought to pave its roads. Iowa could do
it, too, on all her county road system,
II the present legislature would pro-
vide for the thirty year bond plan. Our
present county road taxes, including
the automobile licenses. will pay half
the bill. The other half, If assessed to
the property benefited the most. would
cost farmer on q quarter section of
land the price Of two extra Ford tires
per annum. However, gravel would
be good enough for many of our roads.
and the auto licenses double every few
years, so the chances are that Iowa
could have rainproof roads on the
California bond plan without much Of
any extra assessments at all.
Iowa raised four times as much upon
her farms last year as was raised in
California, and her people are entitled
to the same comforts Of rainproof
roads that they would enjoy when they
had moved to California.
D. W. NORRIS.
Pasa dena, Cal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20

1t had rained for four days and four
nights in California. The newspapers
carried flood stories. ind enough water
had fallen from the clouds to put every
stream out of its banks had it fallen
Sn Iowa.
Business in our towns would have
been at standstill. and two-thirds OF
the citizens Of Iowa would have been
marooned for a week upon their farms,
but out here in California the milk
cans were gathered from platforms
along the main highway on schedule
time by huge motor trucks. The farm
ers' children living on the farms went
to union schools in the villages on
their bicycles. Business men ana
farmers drove by in their autos in
spite of the rain, poultry buyers made
their usual trips into the country with
coops of chickens on the rear OF their
converted Ford auto trucks. an oil
cloth rainproof sheltering the fowls.
The milk man called in an auto to his
customers in town. The ice man went
right along thru the rain to his farmer
customers who took ice the same as
their cousins in town. The doctor
whiZZed by in ms curtalneH car az
twenty five miles an hour and the ex-
press mans auto went far ont into the
country, returning with a full grown
Jersey bull on board ticketed for some
consignee. The automobile jitney bus
at lucent fares made its regular trips
between towns and a three-ton truck
kept right on with its bad of baled
alfalfa hay piled mountain high. And
still it kept on raining, but nobody
seemed to know it in California, for
the roads are paved
The country roads are paved in Los
Angeles county, paved in most places
better than they are in town. There
are 900 miles of paved county roads in
the county outside of cities and towns,
and the farmer lives On the boulevard
as well as the lawyer n town.
How did they do IT? Voted forty
year bonds, got the money back east
somewhere, paved their main travelled
roads and the taxpayer has never felt
the jar In his tax bill at all. l have
driven 1000 miles on these roads in six
weeks and I have asked everybody
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20
GATHERED BY THE WAYSIDE

now and there will be no repetition OF
events, at least not in the exact form
But conditions were such as to bring
about movement for repeal or modi-
fication, just as there was modification
in 1858.
The plans for modification. strangely
enough. We're not laid in Des Moines
nor in Dubuque nor Sioux City. but
in the city of Louisville. ny. 1t was
there while bunch Of Iowa politicians
We're attending a national convention
of clubs that the decision was made to
back up on prohibition and to abandon
the famous NO backward step" plank
OF the platform. 1, was there that a
candidate for governor was selected 10
win on promise OF a change and he
did win. It was there that j. Ellen
Foster pleaded In vain that there
should he no turning back. The rest
of the chapter was written in Iowa.
Iowa now gets straight and un-
adulterated prohibition by a mixed
vote. as far as parties are con-
cerned. But when the record is made
up il Will be told that the bill was
forced thru the senate by Clarkson. a
democrat. and thru the house by
C'rozier, democrat. And this recalls
that il was a democrat. and democrat
from Scott county. too, who introduced
into the legislature Iowa's first pro-
hibition law. Il was the bill of Amos
Winter, senator from Scott, that be-
came Iowa's first prohibition law, the
law Of 1855. II was signed by an anti
democratic governor however, Gov
ernor Grimes. the ars, Iowa governor
IL he elected who MAS not q democrat
And the man elected by the senate to
preside over its deliberations. MaturiIs
l. Fisher, democrat, was for the bill
When the senate started of il stood
5fteen democrats and sixteen oppon-
er;S bur later one democrat was I'M
seated The house was for the first
time anti democratic. incidentally ii
may he mentioned thai the last demo
cratic governor died practically a
drunkard When the wine and beer
clause went into the Iowa law. wine
growing was expected 10 he a great in :
dustry. Lager baer was unknown and
ali that was in the minds Of the legis-
lators was Light and fresh home
hrewe6 beer quite different from the
product Of the modern brewery. One
of the first things Iowa did was TO APP
point a commission and send i %
Europe 10 invite INN sra ton. especial
IL among the beer drinking and wine
making peoples and they came &c
Iowa because OF the promises held
cut
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20

dangerously Ill at her home here. She
suffered three hemorrhages of the
stomach and it was with difficulty that
the doctors stopped them. She is rest
ing a little easier but Is still in a very
dangerous condition.
Fiber Stevens and Miss Grace Koobs
were quietly married at the Baptist
parsonage this week. Mrs. Stevens had
been housekeeper for Mr.. Stevens for
some time prior to their marriage.
Hinderk Frerichs died at his home in
Holland yesterday morning as result
of stroke of paralysis which he suf-
fered the week before. 1t will be re-
membered that it was over the appoint
ment of a guardian for Mr.. Frerichs
that a fierce fight had been waged by
relatives few terms Of court ago, and
on the day he was stricken, notice had
been served by an appeal to the SUI
preme court on the ruling of the trial
judge in granting a new trial. tenn
porary administrator was appointed for
the property of decedent within a few
hours after his death 1t is anticipated
that there will be a hard legal battle
fought over his property.
Rev. P. J. Hogan who has been the
Catholic priest at this place for many
years, has been given new charge at
Jesup Rev. Mr.. Norris. of Stone City,
will take the place of Rev. Mr.. Hogan
in this charge.
Johnson & Miller will unite their
two grocery stores into one, beginning
with the first of March.
Arrangements We're completed last
night for the installation of an electric
light system in the town of Wellsburg.
providing q right -ofway can be Sc
cured from here to Wellsburg and the
people at that place vote n franchise
10 j. b. CaIderwood. of this place. Mr.
Calderwood expects to run a line from
here to Wellsburg and furnish light and
power at Wellsburg from his plant here
1t is also expected that Holland will be
furnished light also as it lies directly
between here and Wellsburg.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20
HAMPTON Fair Dates.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special 70 Tirnss-KepublicaE.
Hampton, Feb. 20.-Da ties for the
annual Franklin county fair have been
decided upon, and this year the show
ing of local exhibits will be made on
Aug. "a, %, IS and q. Arrangements
are already being made to introduce
some new features that it is declared
will make the occasion more attractive
than ever. One of these viii be the
holding of night show each evening
at the fair ground. and il this is done.
it will surely be something new here.
An illumination and fireworks display
Will also be on the program. A racing
circuit was recently formed that in
cludes Hampton In a list Of citieS in
this part of the country and we are
thus occurred nlenty of good entries for
the racing program.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20

night the Iowa university Ave defeated
Grinnell by a score OF rs to 20. Tho
game was fairly rough but less 80 than
usual between these teams. Tharpe
starred for Grinnell with eight free
throws and ten baskets on fouls. Lopez
made one basket. AT the end Of the
first half the record was to IL in ia
vor OF Iowa. Burch and Hedges were.
the referees.
Trainer Jack Watson came with the
Iowa team but a telegram that his
boy had been hurt by fall recalled
him to his home before he game.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20

Ross Shrek altho the time of the fun
eral has not been set as Yet. Aside
from Uncle Jimmy" Carr, who passed
the century mark some months ago.
Grandma Smay was the oldest citi-
zen of this community.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20
c-undy Center News Notes.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Grundy Center. Feb 2o.-Mrs. w
Benz. wife of EN-County Recorder
Benz. was stricken az meeting of the
Wornen's Relief Corps this week and is
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20
IOWA DEFEATS eRINhELL.

University sasketmen Take Second
Contest by Score Of rs to 20.
Special to Times Republican.
Grinneil. Feb. 20.-in an extremely
fast game on the Grinneil floor las.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-02-20
RADICAL CHANGES
GWEN APPROVAL
MENT AND REFORM
COMMITTEE REPORTS OUT
EIGHT BILLS.
WOULD CHANGE ENTIRE
SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT

Governor Is Made Business Manager of
State, With Cabinet o. Three Mem
bers to Look After Several Depart
ments-Three Departments. of Social
Progress, Industries and Public Safe
~, Provided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
New Type of Citizen

Writing for the Saturday Evening Post, Herbert Quick comments on the decrease of rural population in the Mississippi valley. Iowa." writes MT. Quick, lis the best bit of farming land in the world of equal size," but it's population is steadily decreasing be- cause the state has no great cities. AS soon as prosperity smiles upon the American farmer-and nowadays, with the proper amount of energy and thrift the smile is not long post poned-the women of his household begin to yearn for city life. His sons, too, are attracted and the result is that the farmer moves to town where he has built a modern home. His wife and daughters find many new inter- ests there, his sons go into offices and shops, but the farmer himself is pa thetic figure. He is at loss for some- thing to do and perhaps Mr. Quick s description of a retired farmer worth $100,000 who is glad to work off his surplus energy by taking a job in town that pays him $2 day, stealing into and out of his smart residence by the back way so that his dinner bucket will not humiliate his socially ambi- tious womenfolk, is not exaggerated.
 In all cities and towns situated in agricultural communities the retired farmer is found and he is rarely a happy or contented man. The habits of a lifetime are hard to overcome and whatever advantages may accrue to his family are lost to him. It is es- timated that S5 per cent of males among the rural population are mov- ing to town and almost all the females. As matter of fact, the only real advantage the city offers over the country as place of residence lies in the schools, and the time is coming soon when rural schools will compare favorably with the best city schools.
 From an economic point of view the country is far more desirable than the city. It is needless to point out the healthfulness, independence and hap piness of country life. False pride and social ambition, even more than de- sire for better educational facilities, probably cause the exodus from coun- try to town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31

ereign presides at meetings of the privy council and attaches his signature to such orders as may be adopted, a law committee of the council frames the decree under the direction of the prime minister, and members of the cabinet who are al ways members of the privy council pass upon it before it is submitted to the other councillors who may be pres ent.
 Resort to orders in council instead of bringing the business in question before the House of Commons insures secrecy of discussion, and likewise ex- pedites matters
 The privy council is not limited in numbers. There are now about 450 P. C.'s. A hundred or more peers, in- cluding the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York, a score or more of knights, several untitled men eminent in professional life, nearly all political leaders regardless of party, goodly number of countrv gentlemen, as well as all cabinet of ficers go to make up the privy council. Appointment is for life, and outside of the traditional regulation list when a new name is to be added the prime minister's approval is necessary.
 But the only interest Americans have in the privy council at this time is that pertaining to a modification of the British blockade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
The Order in Council

The term "order in council" now familiar to the public by reason of the British embargo on cotton shipped to "the enemy country" is not old as English institutions go. It is the mod ern equivalent of the medieval "ordi- nance" and proclamation used with great frequency by the Tudor and Stuart sovereigns.
 Orders in council were first issued in the eighteenth century. A cele- brated instance was that in which George III and his ministers in 1907 forbade "all vessels under penalty of seizure to trade with ports under the influence of France"
 The definition which the dictionaries and encyclopedias give is like this: "An order issued by the sovereign on the advice of the privy council, or more usually on the advice of few selected members thereof"
 The royal prerogative in govern mental affairs is now merely nominal, and while the soy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
TAX EXEMPTIONS

for use of the family; farming tools to the value of s25; tools and implements of mechanics to the value of S25; one sewing machine in each family, when the taxable property does not exceed $250; providedo that no property or subject of taxation any credit abatement, or reduction be all lowed therefrom, unless such property or subject of taxation is entered by tho taxpayer upon his assessment list. and returned returned to him. undeFs path to the tax
 Sec. 8. For purpose of encouraging the investment of money in the building and operation of cotton mills or factories fou the spinning of thread and yarns and the weaving of cloth and other fabrics ofl cotton and wool in this state. all cotton mills or factories which shall hereafter be built in this state, and all buildings, works, machinery, appliances and appur-i tenances hereafter constructed, or in1 stalled in connection with the building of said mills or factories and all the cap- ital invested in said mills or factories shall be exempted from state, county and municipal taxes and licenses for a period of 10 years and this exemption shall ex- tend to additions to niiis ar factories, where the amount invested equals S50,0oO
 but nothing in this section shall be con- strued to exempt from taxation the lands on which such mills or factories are erected, and provided further, that noth-
 ing herein contained shall operate to re- peal any exemption to mills or factories heretofore granted. by law. Sis
 Sec. {. All shipbuilding plants. in tho erection, construction and equipment of which not less than $10O.00o shall have beee1 bona fide expended in that time, togethe4s with the buildings. works, machinery, ar pliances and appurtenances thereof. anG all additions necessary or proper for itt practical operation made to any such plant. its buildings, works, machinerys appliances and appurtenances, shall be ex54 empt from state, county, municipal taxa4 ton and licenses for a period of 10 year& And all the capital stock of any such shirt5 building plant shall likewise be exempte4 from all state, county, municipal taxation and licenses during said period of 10 yearss
 but this section shall not be construed t0 exempt from such taxation any land ! upon which such plant is erected. or which may be used in connection herewith. s
 Sec. $. To encourage the development
 of the various unused water powers c4 l this state. the plants, and the propertys
 business and franchises necessary for thu
 production, transformation and distribl6 tion of electric current. of any perso4
 firm or of any corporation organized fo8 the purpose of developing hydro-electri6
 power for the use of the public, shall iA consideration of the benefits to be derivek : by the public from the development am
 SCsst1ssss - rass. ssvsss "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
ALABAMA PRESS

Gadsden Evening Journal: Industrially Gadsden is somewhere near the head O. the class with pipe shops running six days week. steel plant and cotton mills at capacity, the car works to increase their force, a new mattress and spring factory nearly finished and in the hands of those who seldom fail to accomplish their purpose. Truly, we could be in much worse shape and yet make a good showing.
 Shelby County Sun: The bill of fare for Shelby county for the coming 12 months plenty.
 Evergreen Courant In the opinion of many well informed persons, Conecuh county will produce more corn this year than in any two previous yeads Conecuh will be able to feed herself and then some.
 Huntsville Daily Times: Proper diversi- fication of crops and activity in live stock raising spell more feedstuffs for our people, consequently increasing bank rolls and in every way making farm life more attractive and profitable.
 Anniston Evening Star: Why Is 1t chigger always picks out the very spot on your back that you can't reach?-Co- lumbia State. For the same reason that a bInion always grows in an impene- tra ble breach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
At the Tennis Courts

Great interest Is being shown in tennis this season by members of the Athletic club, remarked Ed L. An derson, president of the club
 Tn fact, believe the courts are now more popular than ever before. There are some 40 or 50 tennis enthusiasts connected with our organization and each afternoon after o'clock, despite the warm weather now prevailing, the grounds on Fifth avenue and Eight eenth street are alive with sportsmen..
 Tennis is excellent game for those who desire fresh air and exer- else and our fellows are not slow to take advantage of the opportunities af- forded by our we'll kept grounds"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
Open Air Gathering

/ "The members of the Y M. c. A. had fine open air gathering Friday night on the roof of the central building" said J. G. Hoffer, who is connected with the in- stitution.
 There was bunch of us, and enough waterm3ons to more than supply the crowd. Our harmony association was giver ample opportunity to demonstrate It's ability, and the air was filled with good music This organization is made up of amateurs who are members of the Birmingham Y. M. c. A., and it appeared to good advantage on this occasion. The weather was most suspicious for the event. the stars being clearly discernible, and 1t was quite a delightful affair.""
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31

the embankment, bringing up against a fence.
 The driver of the mules, after rescuing the occupants of the auto, helped to turn the car right side up.
 Although admitting he might possi- ply be mistaken, the owner of the mules declares that he was impressed by the expression on the face of the mule, as it watched the proceeding, for if there be such thing as a mulish grin that mule certainly wore one.
 Revenge is sweet, even to the much maligned mule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-31
A Case of Revenge

Just what must be the feelings of the carraige horse as an automobile whizzes past, offers field for amusing speculation. Any horse with spirit might be expected to resent the en- croachment of the gasoline wagon on its natural rights. To be supplanted by mere machine-however superior its speed capacity-must be rather humiliating to the horse
 Indeed, it will be remembered that before the automobile became so com- mon horses were wont to shy and to express their disapproval by cavort- ing. Of late, however, they seem to have lost their resentment and to have accepted the buzzy-wagons as in evitable.
 Not so the mule, that unconquerable creature. From Attica, Ind, comes a story of the rebellion of the mule against the reign of gasoline.
 An automobile party, according to reports, met a mule team driven by a farmer on highway near Attica. A steep embankment marked either edge of the road. The chauffeur drew to one side to give the mules full share of the road-which put the auto perilous- ly near the edge of the embankment.
 This was too good an opportunity for the mules to overlook. The mule next the car whirled sidewise and let fly with both feet at the car, with all the force of husky, indignant mule protest. Its heels hit the car squarely, it heaved, quivered and plunged down