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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
T1dEsREPUBIIcAN MARsHALLTowN. IOWA: AUGUST 81 1915

clothes for the children. Why Is !,
the unforgivable sin when man who
takes a drink votes against the sa-
loon?
For that seems to be the limit OF
outrage. His unfortunate habit had
not cost him the votes or the respect
or the trust of the vets until the vote
was cast. He might have got drunk as
goat times innumerable before-per-
haps he had-but nobody heard Of It
thru those newspapers until the man
voted to close the booze parlors and
cut off the liquor graft in Iowa. 1t
might be that his fondness for booze
was one of his chief appeals for sup
port: the wet voters and leaders in
duced him to run; that they put up
money for his campaign and worked
tooth and toenail to land him in the
legislature Such instances have been
known BY the way who is the person
to whom the World refers? That would
assist in a clearer view of the situa-
ton if it were known and also relieve
the many sober assemhlymen of pos
sble suspicion.
Of course the World knows him.
That is to be assumed. 1t is also to
be assumed that the World had veri :
fed the charges it puts into print and
in emergency could prove its asser-
tions true. And this only emphasizes
and aggravates the desire to know
more. Who is it? Did the World favor
his election TO office mayhap? If So.
why? If so. did the World. perchance,
know that he was cursed with an I'M
fortunate appetite? If so, was it with
in the Worlds knowledge that it had
overcome him and was likely to over
come him again? And il so, why
wasn't he Just as drunken and just as
unfit before the vote on the liquor laws
as after? OF course there is more
or less of speculation about this which
could be settled quickly if the world
would be more definite Who is the
man?
Now supposing a case, mere suppo-
sition Of course. suppose that bunch
of politicians and interested persons
had become frightened at the march
of Temperance sentiment and picked
the man they figured would be the last
one to vote for prohibition because
Q, well, because; suppose after the
game had been framed and folks had
fallen for it and the returns showed
success at the polls and the private Sc
lection had gone to the law factory
carrying an earful of instructions that
he had got to thinking on wider
plane and kicked over the beans. Then
dealing in vague sup
position, mind you-that the bunch had
agonized in screams that reached high
heaven and jumped upon the derelict
with both feet-wouldn't you laugh, or
if you cried wouldn't it be from laugh
ing? Recalling the jocular pupil who
bent a pin and put it on teachers
chair and forgot and sat down on 1t
himself do you recall that the children
gathered round to weep with him and
wipe his streaming eyes?
But if the World would come right
out hatfooted and give names and
dates then we would have something
10 go on. AS it is all is mere specu-
lation. BY the way, who is the man?
Does he live anywhere near us?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
Topics of the Times

Uncle Sam can afford to wait if the
kaiser is finally willing to observe the
rights of neutrals in his fight. All that
the American people want is their legal
rights and no one wants war, but 1t
would not have been very difficult to
have provoked war with Uncle Sam
had he once been convinced that he
was not being respected in the rights
of his world citizenship.
There are some newspaper men in
Iowa who have opposed everything in
the way Of Progress and they now OBJ
ject TO Governor Clarke's plan of gath
ering road information thru COM
mittee Of able men. They even accuse
the committee of attempting to sink
the farmer with debt. Just imagine
Brockway and Cameron, whose capital
is all invested in land, and Meredith,
whose business is publishing farm pa
pers, subscribing to any program
which will sink the farmer in debt.
Financing public improvements is
business mans job and that is why
business men were selected to solve
the problem
Powder factory explosions, plots to
wreck trains hauling ammunition,
cranks assassinating prominent finan-
ciers and mysterious murders Of belii-
cose partisans in this country are CIV
ing us more intimate connection
with the European war than we an
ticipated.
Whether the late frost was killing
one or not the danger Of another is
not yet passed All hands to the silo.
1t is the farmers life saver this year.
| The police at the state fair have
found nothing to do this year because
there were no saloons filling men with
booze. Tia. has been the experience
at the Marshall county fair, in the
feed yards and about the streets Of a
dry town. It has long been SO well
known to policemen that the first order
| in time Of riots is to close the saloons.
Sober men usually quit rioting Of their
own accord.
| Wheat market gossip reports that
| the Indications are that the Darda-
i nelles will DE open in thirty days hence
the price of wheat is down but no
such news has appeared in the war
news. 1t sounds more like Kitchener's
prediction that the war would begin in
the spring. 1t did but it was in Rus
STA instead OF in France.
! The farmer looks like an expensive
luxury in Postmaster General Burle
sons request for $49,OO0,00O for rural
free delivery but then see how many
farmers there are.
y money will be worth as much as pow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
Masonic Meetings.
( SPECIAL COMMUNICATION

Marshall Lodge, No. 103. A. F. & A NJ,
work in second degree Friday, Sept. s.
30 o'clock. John W. Wells. secretary;
w H Steiner, w NJ.
sleNET CHAPTER, No. So. R. A NJ.
Regular Convocation Monday evening
Aug. 16. l. S. Kilborn. H. F., John W.
Wells, Rec.
STATED ASSEMBLY. King Solomon
Council No. 20, r. & S. NJ. Monday
after the third Sunday. /. i. foroes'
recorder: George Gregory, /. l. NJ.
SPECIAL coNcLAVE, st. Aldemar
Commandery No. 80. K. T., Iuesoa
Sept. I. s o'clock. Work in the order
of the Red Cross. NJ. S. McFariano'
Rec, George Gregory, z. G.
REGULAR MEETING Central Chap
ter No. 81, o. E. s., "Wednesday sept
Is, s p. m. Business. Anna Downihs'
secretary; Mary Black Collins. ". NJ
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31

At recent scientific gathering, Proc
fessors Edgeworth David and Wilson
described completely mineralixed hui
man skull found near Warwick, in the
Darling Downs Of Queensland. It
probably dates from period when the
great fossil marsupials were still liv-
Ing. and is earlier than any other hui.
man remains hitherto found in Aus
tralia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31

sewage system. because both of these
improvements can be readily replaced
IA tree Of any age and value can not
be replaced within generation.
Cities that are awake, not only for
bid the mutilation Of shade trees. but
they have city forestry department
or bureau under the department Of
public grounds and highways-which
supervises the care of all trees, even
those within private yards. 1t is made
compulsory upon property owners to
plant shade trees, and to care for
them under the direction of the city
forester. Diseases or insects which
attack trees are promptly reported and
promptly attended to. If trees have to
be trimmed for any reason. the work
is done under the supervision Of the
forester and done in a manner to i'm
prove and save the tree, rather than to
mutilate 1t that it's beauty will be inn
paired or its life destroyed. 1t is
time for Sioux City to look after it's
trees. Due to neglect, they are being
destroyed by disease, and due to in
difference somewhere many Of them
are being ruthlessly butchered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
cRUx OF THE WHOLE MATTER
fVintOn F,ag1e

/; There are some men and some
| among the newspaper men even who
do no see the need of more investiga-
tons and more reports. They seem to
nave come to the conclusion that they
know all about roads already. AS a
matter of fact there isn't any one who
knows anything about them as yet.
; That Is our contention, that we do not
lyet know enough to proceed to spend
ing money galore.-Cedar Rapids Re-
publican.
In the above editorial paragraph the
Cedar Rapids Republican has ex-
pressed the crux of the whole matter.
AS a matter of fact there isn't any
one who knows anything about them
as yet" That is the thought running
thru the mind of the editor of this
paper at the time he suggested tina t
appointment Of a commission. We
could read and read and "cuss" and
discuss. and yet there was no one W..
knew enough to proceed to spending
money galore" This is well evidenced
in Benton and Linn counties alone.
The roads in these two counties minsIe
and intermingle. yet no master mind
has yet appeared to tell how best the
road money could be used Benton
county spends annually $4,000 and
Linn county $4,000 without giving the
least particle of satisfaction to the
people who pay the taxes and use the
roa ds-s1,400, 900 spent in every decade
of ten years.
What is needed is a basis to work to
and from. Perma-c-- lads is an in
definite general proposition. Should W
Lave roadwayS or uI4.cways Louisiana
has found driveways of ten and twelve
feet wide hard surfaced with brick and
shoulders on each side to make the
finest OF roads and not very expensive
The point is to have the commission
investigate all road matters and after
investigation give the result in a con-
else report. The commission can give
US information that will be in value
worth ten times the cost of the COM
mission even if it were to be paid for
its services.
What we want to know is how to
spend our money well and judiciously
without spending it over and over
without reaching results. Or in other
words do Benton and Linn counties get
value received every time they spend
million dollars on roads? Does the
state get value received for the s11.-
100000 1t spends every year. or the
SIG, 100000 it spends in every decade
IF ten years?
1t isn't a question OF levying more
taxes. 1t is a question of spending
judiciously the taxes we do levy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31

seems TO be ., growing demand for
man's best friend among the animals.
II machines could only displace him In
war, there would be no regret any.
where.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31

has devoted a vast amount Of time and
energy to close supervision of the work
and much credit is due him for his
conscientious service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31

Some people may censure Governor
Clarke for pardoning the Rainsbargers,
but the great majority of Iowa people
will commend him for giving the old
men a chance says the Perry Chief
ITO spend the remainder of their lives
as free men. They have spent almost
thirty years in prison for a crime of
which then is considerable doubt as to
their guilt
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31

The Vinton Eagle says prohibition
sentiment today is 100 per cent strong
er than it was twenty years ago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
Iona Newspapers
THE PITY OF IT.
IE,ldora Herald1

He is an old man now, walks with a
cane and his step is uncertain. More
than this he is in the grinding grip
OF poverty. But that is not the worst
feature of the case-he is practically
without friends. This fellow once
owned a prosperous business in Har-
din county and held the respect OF
many people, That was years ago. He
became the defender of law violators
and the advocate of and friend of the
VICIOUS elements OF sucietJ. He Knocked
men and women who were honestly en-
deavoring to lead honest and sincere
lives. He sold whisky for livelihood
and was the confidant of the vile and
low. Now as the shades Of night are
gathering about his life he finds him
self not only practically penniless, but
blear-eyed. friendless old man. The
men who IL other days smiled at his
apparent cunning, pass him Dy on the
other side.
1t is still true that men do no gather
figs Of thisties or roses grow from
weed seed. 1t costs something at times
to be mar, but it costs a grea, deal
more to enlist ones life with the law
breakers. Tie pity of it.
lPARDON1NG THE RA1NSBARGERS.
CBoone News-Republcan.1
If pardoning Of criminals is ever
justidable, not much criticism will be
made Of the pardoning Of the Rains
bargers by Governor Clarke. The great
doubt has been in the past whether
the pardoning power has not been
too often used Undoubtedly the pow
er was granted with the idea that il
the courts went amiss or If the pun
| ishment was too severe or IL circum-
stances should arise after a trial to
prove that justice had not been done,
then as a last resort the governor
could Of his own volition set the pris-
oner free. That the pardon power has
been greatly abused in this country
no one will deny.
| There is not much danger that harm
will come from the pardoning Of the
Rainsbargers. They have always in
sisted upon their innocence. They
have served thirty years in prison and
| are now old men. If indeed they are
innocent Of the crime with which they
were charged Governor Clarkes par
! don will hardly make amends for what
they have suffered.
| Governor Clarke no doubt acted on
the theory that there is a reasonable
doubt of the guilt Of the Rainsbargers
and that their release would do no
one harm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
LotusFIowsr Cigarettes.

IN Siam the natives smoke cfga-
fettes made Of homegrown tobacco
wrapped In dried banana leaves or
in the petals Of the royal lotus flower.
In the latter form they are most de-
licious, according to Carl c. Hanson.
United States consul at Bangkok.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31

The Algona Upper Des Moines Re-
publican notes that our candidates for
governor are at present running on
low gear and adhering to the safety
first idea"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31

The Rainsbarger brothers have had
their first ride in an automobile and
now they have q clearer idea of what
they missed by getting tangled up
with the law a third of a century ago."
says the Des Moines Register.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-31
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

To the Cedar Rapids Republican "a
year in the penitentiary is a severe
sentence for a man who was proved
guilty of bootlegging. that is selling
liquors in dry community. That such
an example should have been set in
Sioux City is still more remarkable.
However, bootlegger is so mean a
'cuss' that few will worry over his
punishment"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-07-28
DISCOUNTED

-.. DISCOUNTED
What wonderful thing the X
ray is" exclaimed Jiggers. "Just
think of being able to see through the
very flesh of our bodies"
That's nothing" said his wife
sconfUlly. ANY woman can see
right through a man without halt
trying. IN. Y. World, /
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
Need Clothes for School.

Three of my boys need to be in school badly, but we are not able to clothe them properly and meet the payments on the farm at the same time. We would be so glad to get clothing for our boys. They are from 10 to 16 years of age. l will gladly make what return l can for such garments by knitting or crochet work. as l can do almost any kind or will ex- change nice large satin and silk pieces in pound bundles for clothing. One pound of the pieces will make quilt. Iwould also like to get infants long or short clothes, and if any of the Cornerites care to send them to me will send new transfer em- broidery paper patterns. l do hope there will be some one who will care to help us out. for we need the things very much.
 MRS N. S.' As have said before, 1t is against my practice to ask for clothing through the Helping Hand except in rare instances. But when boys need schooling and the parents are eager for them to take 1t and are unable to provide the children with proper clothing it strikes me as beinr q case where an exception should be made. At this time of year. when the last years garments are looked over. there are al- most always certain articles which are outgrown and these could perhaps be util- ized by the mother of three boys whose ages range from 10 to 16. It is easy to see
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07

which might prove of assistance to the baby's eyes. ], also have patterns for mak- ing children's house slippers and for foot ing hosiery as we'll as some nice embroid- cry patterns. if any one cares to have them. LAURA"
 We are glad to welcome this Cornerite to our ranks, and I am sure the constt- uency will be happy to have her as one of those who cheer the invalids. Her patterns, etc, will also be thankfully re- ceived. will give her name and address on application. l am sorry to be unable to pvt her in touch with Mrs. V. F.. but we have not the address she asks. Other letters have come asking for it, but it is not in my power to give it. All that Mrs. V. +. requested was that kind readers would help by prayer a baby that has poor eye' and the generous minded Cor nerites will have to content themselves with offering the petitions the mother craves
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
THE WOMAN WITH A TALENT.

of ourselves as we are and not to gird< against the providence which has not granted Us talent or genius2
 Only here and there do we find some one
 thus endowed, and from a long experi-s ence. feel myself qualified to remark
 that such are not always the most agree able to live with. In point of fact, some times they are hard to endure, and wh1ief their talents may win them reputatlon* outside of the home it does not bring peace to those with whom they areE thrown into closest contact.
 Let this reflection bring consolation tos those who discover after many trials that
 they are not fitted to shine in letters org art or to practice anything else which will
 bring them public attention.
 |" I shall never forget what a man said8 to me once when I had been married onlyS little while" woman told me. hada known him well and he had helped me inf many things of the mind and the spirit which had sunk into insignihcance in my
 esteem when I married and became ab- sorbed in the cares of my home and work. One day met him again and we talked a little while about trifies, but when he was going he said as he told me good-byi is Remember that it is always possible tog live the noble life I took that thought back with me to my home occupations, and cannot tell you how it helped and
 beautiied the round of duties"
 The noble life is as well led in the midst of household cares as when writing the great story or the stirring poem. am not sure but what 1t is of more practical use in those circumstances than when shut away in the study. You don't need to have a talent to make the best and the most beneficial of the people and things about you. to bring them up to the level you would like to have occupied by the people about whom you long to write. to hold yourself upon the plane where your : imaginary personagest live and move and have their being. Try this for while if you are disappointed and come to the conclusion that after all the talent is nothing of what you had hoped it to be.
 At the same time, I do not wish to dis- courage any one who desires to develop such gifts as she may possess. and wheth- CT these turn out to be a rich vein of ere or mere pocket !" the course to pursue is the same. Make the best of yourself. Work at all the details which will be necessary to you when your talent is ex- plotted, if 1t ever is. They will be as use full to you in other capacities. A knowl- edge of literature, a familiarity with tho best expressions of thought, an case in putting your own reflections into the right words, a perseverance which enables you to master the management of typewriter as you do of rules of grammar and spell ing will all help you whether you evolve into the great short story writer. the com ing American novelist, or become the stay at home housekeeper, wife, and mother
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07
No Longer an Inpalid.

Last spring wrote to the Corner ask ing for decorations for lonely cabin, and received all could use and offers of great many more. besides cheerful
 and encouraging letters from a good
 many others Since that time have im- proved greatly in health end am no longer an invalid. though am not yet quite able to work. At present am on camping tour. and get all the fresh air possible to get anywhere. It will afford me great pleasure to write M. c. any experiencesI have had during nearly two years of chasing the cure, and when get we'll and strong again I want to become a Corner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07

tire with a good stove polish Make paste the consistency of thick cream and frply to the stove when it is slightly warm. Polish with flannel cloth and you will have a bright and shining stove Tor months Even on airtight heaters which often become redhot this polish will not turn off An application of this polish before putting stoves away for the sum- mer will prevent rusting.
 MRS l.. J. S." Mrs K l.. S. will undoubtedly be glad to get this recipe and it will probably be welcome to others besides.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-07

matter, I am sorry to say, but can make tatting and would be glad to send it to any one who asks sample of q certain dainty edging I will send directions also.
 q LONELY. am sure there will be prompt answers to this appeal. The loneliness of a girl or 15 afflicted with spinal curvature is peculiarly touching to me, and l do not doubt to others also, and hope the child may have the cheering letters and read ing matters she craves. Her address will be given promptly to applicants.