davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-09-28
- Fair and Exposition Notes.

g. .tsfl ga" anu G$PoSItioT NOtcSs
Rains yesterday afternoon failed to
keep the people away and many Wis
tied the grounds inspecting the re-
built fair. g.
The poultry shed is the only build
ing which has not been crowded for
room. Yet the poultry entries. are
coming fast.
Red Polled cattle Of exceptional
class are exhibited by J. II. Packer
of Bovine Grove Farm, located near
Clemens, Iowa.
Duroc Jersey swine are entered by
the Moffett Brothers of near Beacon.
whose hogs fill several pens in the
south exhibit shed.
Crown lights are put along the
grand entrance today. A string of bril-
liant incandescent lights will outline
the handsome gateway.
z. G. White of Lacey has a large
exhibit of his famed Chester White
swine. his hogs occupying several
| pens, in the swine sheds,
Bert Holmes of Musca.ine and Os-
kaloosa, has entered his worlds Fair
prize winning Houdans in the poul-
try exhibit and competition.
Ple.-ty of amusement has been
provided by the fair association, as
concessions have been granted all
kinds Of shows, booths, stands and
devices.
James Ewart of Rw1rt, R. w. Holt
and Sons of Beacon J. II. Addison of
Abba and V. NJ. Tice of Oskaloosa,
have large, horse entries, exhibiting
registered Percherens.
George Ruby of lacey, Ike Reed,
Z. K. Ives and G. c. Cox OF Oska-
loosa. and Wright Brothers of Rose
Hill, have a number OF entries of big
type Poland China swine ,,
Charles Bass, living northeast of
Oskaloosa, whose two large barns
were destroyed by fire about one week
ago, has a large horse exhibit, enter
ing some twenty head of horses. ,..-.,-
Public school children flooded the
grounds, following the dismissal of
the afternoon sessions. The con-
dictionary stands and side shows re-
ceive most of Young Americas at
tention.
Electricians of the local Traction
& Light Company spent Monday in
completing the wiring Of the fair
grounds and getting the lighting sys.
tenn in shape for the coming night
shows. of the exposition. --,,.,.. e.. e.
Traffic cops are located about the
grounds, to regulate automobile and
vehicle travel. A constant stream
of cars, wagons and buggies pass
through the. Grand, Central Gate No
blocking OF driyeways is permitted.
Three large three-center-pole tents
were pitched to accommodate the
horse and cattle exhibitors; These
tents. each 40 feet BY 120 feet, fur.
nished quarters for the overflow en-
tries. Two are used for horses and
one for cattle.
Secretary Rosebrook had corps OF
six workers in his Office at the en-
trance TO the grounds yesterday but
the Office has been crowded all day
with people making entries In the
classes. All exhibits were
not in place. before noon today.
Circus bleacbers. seating over seven
have been leased from
'Hoge' OF Ottumwa, an old circus
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-09-28
f-.s..+ .i.i..t..s.f.'t..i..f..s'.f.tl !. i 4 i
MARKETS
4. n + +f++ y .t+++++i.
Chicago Grain Market.
: 80 Chicago, Sept. 81.
Open. High. Low. Close.
Cash Quotations.

Chicago, Sept. 27.-Wheat - No. 2
red, $l55% @1.56k; mo. 3 red, $1.51%
G1.52; No. 4 red, $1.40@1.45.
Corn-No. 2 yellow, S71a @SSkc;
No. 3 yellow, S4R@86c; No. 4 yellow,
S1L 6S2c; No. yellow, 7S@7S1zc;
No. white, S7A @SSc; No. 3 white,
$5c; Ne. 4 white, s0@S1kc; No.
white, 7S@sOc; No. 9 white, 76@7Sc:
No. 2 mixed, size; No. 3 mixed, S5@
S5Ac; No. 4 mixed, Sic; No. 5 mixed
7SE assoc; No. 6 mixed. 76@76kc;
S. G., 70@73c. q, .. b.. w..
Oats-No..,2 white, 49c; No. 3 white
45A @46Rc; No. white, 45S@
45Ac; standard, 46k @47c.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-09-28
The Governor'c Reception.

Hon George w. Clarke RoYernor
of Iowa. was met at the Rock Island
station by receniion committee,
composed Of D. x. Ilnsicker presl-
dent Of The Southern Iowa fair and
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-09-28
CLOSING Prices.

HOGS-Closing dull and 10 lower
than yesterdays average; mixed and
butchers, $9.75@1O.95; good to choice
heavy, $9.90@10.85; rough heavy,$9.7O
@9.90; light. $9.75@1O.S5; Workers,
$10.50@1065; bulk, $1O15@ 1880;
pigs, $6.75G9S5; clearance yesterday
fai:.
Cattle closing steady to 10 lower.
Sheep closing 1O@25 lower.
Official receipts yesterday-Hogs
16,433; cattle, $500; sheep, 1856.
Official shipments yesterday-Hogs
449; cattle, 2,799; sheep, 6,646.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-09-28
To-day's Markets.

Chicago Union Stock Yards, Sept.
27.-Hog supply this morning was
10000 fresh arrivals and 5000 over
from yesterday. Packers were de-
termined to break the market and
there was no outside competition to
prevent them. Market opened slow
and draggy at 10 cents below yester.
day and closing Is cents lower.
The bulk today sold at $1015@
1880, against $103OQ11.OO yesterday;
$10.4Q@11.3O last Wednesday; $1O.5O
OLLIE four weeks ago; $7.25@S.25
corresponding Wednesday in 1915;
$S10GS.65 in 1914; $S.25@S.7O in
1919; $S.SO@8.95 in 1912; and $1,000
$50 in 1911.
The top paid today was $11.00; yes.
teFday $11.20; last "Wednesday $11.5O;
four weeks ago $11.3O; one year ago
$40; two years ago 1910; three
years ago $9.05; four years ago $9.O5;
and five years ago $3.50.
Demand for good cattle was strong
today and prices We're steady to a
shade higher than Tuesday. Low
grade stuff was hard to sell and was
generally 10 cnets lower and market
on the down slant.
Sheep and lamb market was 10 to
rs cents lower than yesterday.
The estimated receipts for tomor-
row are $4,000 hogs, 1000 cattle and
1900 sheep.
Receipts for today, 10000 cattle.
10000 hogs and 10000 sheep, against
1882 cattle, 25,11Q hogs and 1926
sheep year ago.
Average price of hogs at Chicago on
Tuesday was $10.55. against $1O.76 on
Monday, $10.93 a week ago, $774 a
year ago and $s.44 two years ago.
The tendency of hog values at pres.
ent seems to be lower, as packers are
more bearish than usual. Armour's
drove yesterday cost. $1O.33. against
SlO.fS Monday. Best closed at S1115
o. ftc below previous Tuesday, when
the record price Of $11.60 was paid
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-09-28

and opening by Governor Clarke. The
boys &gne the new uniforms and
occupied the snecial stand at the
rront or the huge amphitheatre. II
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

of the colonies contemplated return ing under the yoke of England. and the other in 1861. when some of the states determined to arbitrate state rights by the sword.
 "Fifty-one years ago a blacksmith gathered IS men together and formed the first fraternal organization in this country. Today there are more than 5000 900 members.
 Thirty three years ago the Modern Woodmen of America was organized and now has over 1,2oe.000 members It is an organization that has profited form the experience of those that preceded it.
 The world has more brain power today than ever before. but what 1t needs is more heart. Without a heart we become q cold calculating machine. The Modern WoedInen has demonstrated it has a heart Instead of using high sounding and flowery phrases. it has put into practice the teaching. Love thy neighbor as thy self
 "A little over seven years ago d sanatorium was established near Colorado Springs. Colorado. for mem 5ers of the organization who were afflicted with the great white plague. a,5p1 members have been sheltered in its walls and treated and 1.500 have been restored to their friends and loved ones. cured. Formerly. nearly all who were afflicted with this disease were counted as doomed and they simply waited for the end. If the Modern , Woodmcn never did anything else. this is enough to stamp as a blessing to the world.
 This country is again passing 
 Continued on Page Slx)
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03
LODGE LORE
Modern Woodmen of America

Last Wednesday night at their reg ular meeting the Modern Woodmen held one Of the greatest meetings in their history.
 Five candidates were initiated into the rites of the camp.
 Visiting neiehbors from the camps of Glendale. Mesa and Tempe were in attendance and the Glendale camp brought a brass band with them that greatly edified the neighbors with the fine music they dispensed.
 State Lecturer Arnold Of Tempe, gave A very interesting talk.
 National Lecturer E. r. Burns. one of the most distinguished visitors the camp ever had. was in attendance and gave one of the best talks on the aims and objects of the Modern Woodme1 that it has ever been the privilege of the members in this vicin- ity to hear. Neighbor Burns said:
 This country passed through two great crises. one in 1872, when some
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Woods. Mrs. A. l.. Moore. Mrs Fon Hildreth. Mrs. Victor Redewill. Mrs. Arthur Esgate. Mrs. Fred Humphrey Mrs. Charles Gardiner. Mrs. Herbert Stevenson. Mrs. Fred Webber. Mrs. Lewis T. Carpenter. Mrs. Victor Hanny, Mrs. Herbert Burr Atha Jr, Mrs ]. C. Reiger. Mrs. Robert Matthews. Mrs. Paul Ceilings and Miss Mildred Stacy.
 State Engineer and Mrs. Lamar Cobb have returned from a fortnight's ab- sence in the southern part of the state. They are domiciled at the Adams for an indefinite period.
 Mrs. Albert c. Holiday of Norwalk. Ohio. will arrive in the city this morn ing. to. be the guest of her son, Robert r. Holiday for the remainder of the winter She will be accompanied by her friend, Miss Alice Mordoff.
 Mir and Mrs. Herbert Burr Atha will leave December IS for New York where they will pass the holiday sea- son.
 MT. and Mrs. James $. Griffen passed the Thanksgiving week -end in Tucson. 1 the guests of MT. and Mrs. Edward 1 V Mdiltg
 Miss Elizabeth Samuels will arrive from Los Angeles December 15 to pass the holiday fortnight with Miss Ethel McDermott and Miss Ruth Goldberg. l The members of the junior set are all ! ready planning a number of events in 1 honor of the pretty school girl. who l formerly made her home in Phoenix.
 
 1 Mrs. Joseph Kibbey has returned l from fortnights absence in southern California, where she was the guest of | the Walter Kibbeys.
 | Brandon Barringer and Moreau Bar ! ringer of Philadelphia, who are attend | ing the Evans school, were the guests of their relatives, MT. and Mrs. F.. J. Bennitt. or Thanksgiving day. Mrs. ]. II. Stenger and Miss Cecil Stenger of Bellingham, Wash, are ex- pected the latter part of the week. They will winter with tteir reletive Mr and Mrs. Pliny A. Tharaldson. Miss Stenger was popular visitor here last season and her return will be the sig nal for much informal entertaining.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03
and Miss Margaret Treadway.

and Miss Margaret Treadway.
 Fl Navarro club will give dance at the Womau's club on Friday evening. The affair Is being eagerly anticipat- ed by the members of the younger set. who have enjoyed the clubs hospital ity on various occasions.
 Dr. and Mrs. George Broadway were dinner hosts on Thanksgiving day. their guests being MT. and Mrs. A. l.. Moore. Lee Moore and Harold Moore.
 Mir. and Mrs. Emil Gang were enter tained at dinner on Thanksgiving by Mir and Mrs. F. E. Pascoe.
 The Country club has announced q dansant for Christmas afternoon. Christmas day is always singularly free of events and the tea will be the only affair scheduled for the after noon. Society will no doubt gather in large numbers and exchange holiday greetings. The most notable event of | the New Year will also be given by the club. in the nature of a New Years | ball The events on the December cal- endar are the usual tennis luncheons on Wednesday, bridge teas on Satur- | day. informal dancing the evenings of
 the 7th and 14th and bridge and heart evening on the 2sth.
 |
 l Mrs. A. B. Nichols and Mrs Maurice 1 O'Neili gave q delightful bridge lunch- con yesterday at the Nichols residence
 on East Willetta street A yellow scheme was carried out in the decora : tions of chrysanthemums and daffodils, the flowers being arranged in baskets that ccntered the small tables. about
 which the guests were gathered. The place cards suggested the Thanksgiv- ing season. Miss Helen Strom of Los Angeles, was the guest of honor. and 1; asked to meet Der were Mrs. Tom 1 Campbell, Mrs. George Olney, Mrs. ] G. Van Leuwen. Mrs. Fred Woolsey
 Mrs. Charles O'Malley, Mrs. James IT
 McCiintock, Mrs. George Hahn, Mrs Eugene Brady O'Neill, Mrs. Sims Ely
 Jr, Mrs. Ralph Cameron. Mrs. Pau
 Bennett, Mrs. Barry Goldwater, Mrs
 Paul Renau .Ingles Mrs. Harold c
 Bennett Mrs. Selim ], Nicholson, Mrs
 Ira J. Johnson, Mrs. Lyman Bennett
 Mrs. Arthur Lubrs. Mrs. P. K. Lewis
 Mrs. R. F. Moore. Mrs. Charles Arnold
 Mrs, Donald Mcqueen, Mrs, Minnie
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

the club Wednesday afternoon at the Woman's club.
 
 The Madison Improvement club will meet Thursday afternoon. Mrs. D. l.. Eddy will have charge of the program on Education"
 The Orangewood- Ramona club will inaugurate it's December meetings with q Longfellow program. The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. R. N. Morehead and the leader will be Mrs. A. R. Jones.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

The week just passed was exception al for the num5er of large affairs as well as important small events. It would he difficult to state the function of paramount importance. for there were at least four which have claim for that honor-the dance that marked the opening of the social season of the Arizona club. the iitney dance given by the Woman's club, the Thanksgiving dinner dance and clever fashion show. of which the
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Mrs. C. R. Boschc and Miss Esther Bosche will arrive from Buffalo the latter part of the week and pass the remainder Of the winter here. the guests of MT. and Mrs. Royal Lescher.
 Mir and Mrs. A G. Utley celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Monday evening with brilliant re- ceptipn at their home Eight Palms. Tie event was one of singular in- tereStS. with it's many features thar recalled the social affairs of half a century ago. and was attenaed Jy a large gathering of local leaders In socie,E and in the professional and business sets. ,T The floral shops Of the ritv were practically exhausted for throughout the day a wealth of ytclets astcTs. carnations. marigolds md chrysanthemums were sent to Mr and Mrs. Utley wTth greetings and selicit1tions from their legion of friends in PhoeriX. These blossoms formed the predominant note in tho dccora tive scheme and q beautiful and effective background Tor the event Tse Bosse orchestra furnished T pleasing program throughout the even- ing. The gown worn by Mrs. Utley fifty years agD. q rich white grograin silk with rare point lace the boquet she carried as a bride and her bridal veil and wreath were on display and their quaint beauty held a particular charm for those who even faintly re- called the functions of long ago. A cake twin of that served at the wedding. had been forwarded from Providence. When the seal was brok- en by Mrs Utley it was shown to have retained it's original outlines and tiny bits served as souvenirs of the occasion. Mrs. Utley received her guests in a Paris gown of royal purple ard white 0rocace that was imported for the wedding 6 her daughter. Mrs Charles Howard Tucker. a quarter of q century ago. it was in keeping with the styles in vogue today Mir
 tiey wore the suit he had made for that momentOus event. which occurred in Rhode Island in 1867. Receiving with Mir. and Mrs. Utley were Mir and Mrs. Howard Utley. of Florence. Colorado, Mrs William Spicer and Miss Elizabeth Spiccr. of Providence. and Miss May Utiey. Dr. John Dem nett. Jr.. and Colonel James II. Me Clintock acted SIS ushers.
 The Utopia club gave q dance at the Woman's club Thanksgiving night that any of it's past affairs in enjoyment It set new standard for club events and the New Years ball wid have tO be an extraordinary event to parallel that of last week Among those there were Mir and Mrs
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Plano" Moonlight sonata. adagiO,
 rostenuto. allegretto. presto agitato
 Beethoven
 Mrs. Francis Redewill.
 Accompanists. Mrs. Ferry. r. T. Doane
 The executive board of the Arizona Congress of Mothers will meet Mon- day at the home of Mrs. r. A. Beane, sos North Fourth avenue. The sesison will be featured by report of the work of the congress during the re- cent state fair. when its Better Babies contest and Child Welfare exhibit att tracted the thinking public that at tended the big event. Arrangements will also be made at this meeting for the annual convention of the congress, which will be held some time in Feb ruary.
 
 \ program of unusual worth Is out lined for the December study of the Civic League The coming Wednes- day the general topic will be The High Cost of Living" and the following week The Prevention of Tuberculosis will be the subject. In this connection Dr. Allen Williams Is scheduled to deliver a lecture. On December 20 the mem- hers will look into the matter of the disposition of city trash and the fourth Wednesday will be given over to q discussion of Better Films" Last week the league endorsed the work of Graves Moore. who is advancing the study of the prevention of tuberculosis He ad- dressed the club and created such an interest in the work that a program has been set aside, for the purpose of gaining additional information on the subject.
 
 Mrs. T. Nj. Elder. president. and Mrs. T. A. Barker. vice president. will he the hostesses at A social gathering of
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03
CLUB NOTES
:-: Official Organ State Federation of Clubs z:

at a session held Tuesday afternoon. The December meeting is scheduled foe Thursday afternoon. when Miss r M Gilchrist, superintendent Of the Associated charities, will make an address on "The Girl and Her Dress. Dr. Mary Neff will have charge lot the January program. her topic be- inS Punishment and Discipline The Passing of the Hero Criminal What Children Should Eat" will be discussed in February. The March study will be "The Stork of the Truth: "Wha Child Should Know Before It Starts to School" The April discussion will be along the lines of guiding children's erading, What Do They Read The season will close in May, the matter taken up at that time will be The Estab lishment of Good Habits and the Corruption of Evil Ones" Mrs. r. C. Struckmeyer is president of the as- sociation and assisted the program committee in arranging the numbers. The committee comprises Mrs. Frank Baum. Chairman; Mrs. S s. Baird. Mrs. Lena Sheldon. Mrs. A. D. Crab9 and Mrs. Claud Decatur Jones.
 That the charitable work of the Harmony club has attracted the at tention of the public. was made ap- parent last week. whenn the club re- ceived 6 generous money contribution from a city organization that will aid 1t in earring on it's philanthropic plans. The charity fund is constantly growing and with the growth has come additional claims on the club. until it Is now caring for number Of the city's needy. Last week it also i sent a donation to a leper colony in Japan. where many Americans arc being cared for. in addition to the local aid rendered.
 The Musicians club will present we'll arranged program at the Woman's club tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. It follows:
 | Chairman. Mrs. C. NJ Candy | Current Events. .... Mrs. K. NJ. Tafel ] Piano-Kreisleriana Nos. l and 2.... ! Miss Hazel Harvey. ! Voice
 Ungeduld ...............Fr. Schubert Morgen Hymn. George Henschel Mrs. l.. D. Dameron. 1 Violin and Piano Duo-Duo Sonata
 allegro. multo. andante. allegro i NlVase ................-. Schubert
 Miss Cornelia Luscomb,
 Miss Merta Work. Reading -Martessa. .... Steve Phillips Miss Georgia Mintz. { Voice
 Fin Ton. n............. Peter Cornelius Bitte. e.....-..-........ Robert Franz
 Meeres Stille. ....... Franz Schubert
 lrae Skougaard. ] Moonlight" Sonata. adagio,
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

All news for this department must be at The Republican office Thursday evening. An Items must be signed.
 SOCIETY EDITOR.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Mrs. T. Nj. Elder. president. and Mrs. T. A. Barker. vice president. will he the hostesses at a social gathering of
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Mrs. Richard O. Whyman gave a pleasant afternoon recently in honor of Mrs. R. H. Tolleson. Mrs. c. C.. Tolleson and Mrs. R. r. Whyman. her guests being Mrs. Sims Ely Jr.. Mrs. Charles Gardiner, Mrs. w. w. Wat lIins, Mrs. Milton Munger. Mrs. Her bert Burr Atha. Jr.. Mrs, Herbert Stevenson. Mrs. Lay Gerhart. Mrs. D. L. Cunningham, Mrs. D. D. North rup, Miss EIma Tolleson. Miss Ethel Stahlar. Miss Bessie Ensign, Miss Ethel McDermott, Miss Bertha Colds worthy and Miss Marian Doris.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Mrs Edith Knowles. Mrs. Lewis Wallace. Mrs. Royal Lescher and Miss Ellen McCandless motored to Chand- Ter Friday and had luncheon at the san Marcos.
 MT and Mrs. w. G. Tolleson were Thanksgiving dinner hosts. giving a Sharmlngly appointed affair a: their homc on West Latham street. Mir. md Mrs Richard O. Wkyman Uucy Tollesonl. who celebrated their we'd ding anniversary oE Thursday, were the guests of honor Fourteen covers were laid.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

fContinued on Page Slx)
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Mckinley Parent Teacher Associa- ton ms outlined an interesting course of study for the year. The circle will hold monthly business meetings. at which time matters of the moment will be discussed and lecturers of local prominence will speak upon the subjects selected hv the association
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Country club was host and the gold en wedding reception presided over by MT. and Mrs. A. G. Utley In addiuon to these events, there were scores of luncheons, bridge affairs and dinners, the foremost of which was the disner dance given by MT. and Mrs. Donald Dunbar at the Coun- try club Monday evening The cal endar@ for this week. while not as interesting nor as full. holds at least one function that will rival ony of those that have preceded it-the an- nual charity ball to be given by the Friday club at the Woman's club Wednesday evening. The Associated Charities will be the beneficiary, just as the past dances were given for the same good cause. It is anticipated that society will be as largely rep resented as on former occasions. when the auditorium held the most notable gatherings of the year, The members of the Friday club are planning a most delightful evening for their guests and have provided an excellent dance program.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Mir. and Mrs. Emil Gang were enter talned at dinner on Thanksgiving by MT. and Mrs. r.. E. Pascoe.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

State Engineer and Mrs. Lamar Cobb have returned from a fortnight's ab- sence in the southern part of the state They are domicled at the Adams for an indefinite period.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Mrs. Albert c. Holiday of Norwalk. Ohio. will arrive in the city this morn ing. to. be the guest of her son, Robert r. Holiday, for the remainder of the winter. She will be accompanied by her friend, Miss Alice Mordoff
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Mir and Mrs. James $. Griffen passed the Thanksgiving week -end in Tucson. the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Edward O'Malley.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

MT. and Mrs Herbert Burr Atha will leave December IS for New York where they will pass the holiday sea son.
Arizona republican., 1916-12-03

Dr. and Mrs. George Broadway were dinner hosts on Thanksgiving day. their guests being Mir. and Mrs. A. l.. Moore. Lee Moore and Harold Moore.