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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-06
FLOOD SLOWLY RECEDiNG.
Slight Drop in Mississippi at Dubuque
This Morninq,

Special to Times-Republican
Dubuque. May S.-The food waters OF
tho Mississippi river are slowly. very
slowly receding here. From stage OF
1913 feet Wednesday. the river reached
a stage Of nineteen this morning. The
weather bureau has estimated the fall
will continue slowly and that 1t will be
about eighteen feet Monday morning.
The water has not yet receded enough
to show what damage has actually
been done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-06

up Of languages spoken In India, Anys-
sinia, Gujarat Peninsula, Hindustan,
Burmah, Siam, etc, representing 1885,
200, 900 people, Rev. Mr.. Loughridse
translated many OF them. They read
from the back Of the book to the front.
Mr.. Loughridge was formerly a mis-
sionary in Vinukonda, India.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-06
20 You Know That

"A clean mouth Is essential to good
health: .@5
Physical training in childhood Is the
foundation of adult health? -
The United States public health SER
vice issues publications on hygiene, and
sanitation for free distribution?
Isolation is the most efficient means
of controlling leprosy?
sg Headache is natures warning that
the human machine is running badly?
# Bullets may kill thousands-tlies tens
of thousands?
Obesity menaces longevity?
About "a per cent of the worlds cop
per supply Ia produced on this heml-
sphere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-06
UNIQUE BIBLE COLLECTION.
Valuable Bibles in Oriental Languages
Presented to University.

Special to Times -ffepubf1can.
Iowa City, May 6.-Rev. A. A. Lough-
ridge, of Des Moines, class OF 1874,
Iowa university. has donated to the
a collection Of bibles In va
rious oriental languages, In comment
Grafton Of the centennial anniversary OF
the American Bible Society. 1t is made
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-06
NEARLY WILD. WITH
BURNING ITCHING
Eczema. From Hands to Elbows One
Mass. Could Not Put Hands in
Water. Could Not Sleep.
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

MY daughter was poisoned by salt and
It turned into eczema and from her hands
70 her elbows WAS one mass Of red. burning,
itching erupuons. 1t began with rash
which was Of such burning itching nature
that at times she was nearly wild. For
many weeks she could not put her hands in
water and she could not sleep.
F.. "She suffered intensely for several weeks
and tried wringing towels out Of hot water
and putting q rubber sheet across her. but
she wasn't helped. TIE Doctor said to try
Cutac,ra Soap and Ointment. did and
the itching and burning left her. and used
four boxes of Cuticura Ointment together
with the Cuticura Soap and she was conn
pIetely healed (Signed) Mrs. Ida Brown.
7O2o Eggieston Ave. Chicago. H.. Oct %.
1915.
Sample Each Free by Mail
with 32-p. Skin Book ON req uest. Ad-
dreas postcard ''Cuticura, Dept. T, Bos.
tss,.~ Sold throughout thu world.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-03
LIKES FORUM

LIKES FORUM.-Your articles in
The Forum are a great deal more
educating than the lectures that an
individual is wont to see. Idon't be-,
lieve that I could be without that
dear Day Book, as am fond of it's
contents, and especially The Public
Forum.
appreciate the articles written by
Messrs. Kendrick, Allen Steven,
Smith, Levish and others. I give Al
len Steven credit for taking his
stand. Why should he be criticized?
He is only expressing his opinions,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-03

attemptato reduce it to mathematics,
as the perfect man is 81 per cent
masculinity, etc"
Reduced to common terms, the
statement means that a perfect man
or woman is part man and part wom-
an, which is just as reasonable as to
say that the type of Everett True is
part elephant and that of Skinny
part giraffe, or that Teddy, who bel
lows emphatically like a hungry bo-
vine, is somewhat a Bull Moose.
The qualities that distinguish one
individual from another cannot be
characteristic of both.
Nothing which goes te- make a
man and is also part of a woman, as
hands and feet, can be nationally
classed as sexual.
Sex, as every one knows whose
vision is not clouded- by the gauze of
prudery, is an organic variation and
corresponding functions.
1t is true that present social dis
order resulting from political error
produces a host of perverted types.
And we know not when the mob
made furious by the expression of
unpopular ideas, however true, may
be stampeded by the cry of heresy
and howl for our crucifxion.
Nevertheless, yelled in false ideas,
truth cannOt\ be introduced, nor
made popular by any kind of men
tai contOrtiOns.
Like the sculptured Greek goddess,
she must be shown as she is.-Jos.
E. Lee, Hampden Bldg, cor. 39th and
Langley Az. =
LIKES EORIIM -Yn11r- articles in
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-03

nicka, Jr., 1852 Airport St
ARE SINGING TEACHERS PREF
JUDGED TO PRO-GERMAN PU-
PILS?-Whether teachers who favor
the allies are a little biased to pro-
German pupils 1 don't know. III my
sons class (who is of German par
ents) his teacher asked the class why
this country was accused of leaning
toward England
My son answered her, because it
was due to the larger English
American or Ally-American element,
and that the men thigh rank, such
as Pres. Wilson, were of English
parentage. She (the teacher) said
she did not think so. She would not
listen to an argument, simply be-
cause she knew she was stuck. She
contended that it was because we
spoke the English language. There
fore my son told her that would not
have any impression to make people
lean toward England any more. Be
cause a GeEman-AmeTican speaks
English it's not saying he, therefore,
likes England. 1t is all a matter of
lineage, the pro-ally having the lagg-
est number of sympathizers that
tends to bring about the accusation,
which to a great extent is truth.
But why do teachers ask such
questions? Why not eliminate all
prejudices and acknowledge the corn
if you are wrong. Even iR a pro-Ger-
man sticks you, For all that we are
for Wilson and we believe Wilson is
going to get the vote to the presi-l
dency, as he has the vote of the ma
jority of the common people, which
constitutes great many. 1 don't
think he will get any GeTman-Amer-
lean support because of the way he
handled the foreign affairs Of this
country.
In many ways his foreign policy is
very Door to my way of thinking, and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-03

and that is what understand you,
Mr.. Cochran, are champiOning-fr
thought and press. - Vim. w. Eel
nicka, Jr., 1882 Airport St
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

wi bring any mon down on his back.
Do they miss me down below"
He was grave of face, but there
was twinkle in his eye Alan raised
him up and placed couple of pillows
behind him for support.
Now, you're gay enough, sir" he
said.
Benhcley looked from one face 10
the other, one on each side of his bed,
and his eyes glowed from under their
thatch of heavy gray brows.
You'll be married the day" he an.
swered slowly. 81 once loved a lass
to my sorrow, Alan. She was to wait
for me, and l, puir fool, worked my life
out Tor her, and she married a long
legged loon in the next towE. I'm tell
ing you moo, they will nu wait too long
The sex is changeable I've set my
heart on; seeing you married before
get another turn for the worst"
"Oh. Mr. Benchley, you're al right"
began Beth, hastily, but he put his
hand up warningly.
Don't shock me or alarm ME, and
don't be arguing wi me, neither, fol
my hearts no too strong at that. I've
talked this out wi Alan before you
come at all. an he's beginning to see
LIGHT Already. I've been watching both
Of you this long while, and I'm sick
o the lalligagging aud waiting. She'll
be learning all kinds O. bad habits
wi her housekeeping if you let her
stay here longer, mon You can go
quietly over the river to Jersey and
be married right away, and I'll pay the
bill"
Mind. I'm not saying won't gil We
a bit to start off with ii We humor me-
You can take the ferry over and save
money on license. and it holds Just
as fast and sure as on this side Get
ready. lass
Alan's eyes begged her to be yield.
ing, but it was the old set face lying
back on the pillows that moved her to
act as he wished, and she slipped up
to her own room without a word to
any one.
When they came back II was the din.
ner hour, . o'clock on holidays. and
as they came down stairs together
Beth heard voice in the dining ROOM
Il resounding. hearty, strong voice.
Mr., Benchley speaking.
Il had to Use suhterfuge wi them
he was saying. They're both Obstin.
ate, but so am |. and I've married them
off safe and sound by making it my
dying request. An when you see them
coming in you're to 81 them a cheer"
He stopped short. Beth came first.
blushing and wide-eyed with Il sprig
of mistletoe on her breast arr another
in her fair hair And the old fellow
waited breathlessly till she came near.
Bending over her, he kissed her on
her check.
And may God bless you both the
day" he finished.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21
:: CONFESSIONS OF A WIFE ::

Dear, dear Mollic." | exclaimed rs
she told me her news and saw her
face light up with radiance that is
only seen on the face OF woman who
is conscious that she is going to give
the man she loves the greatest proof
Of her devotion.
what does Chad think about it,"
I asked.
He does not know yct." Mollic
paled as she said it. What 1t he does
not like it?" she whispered.
why, OF course he will" reas.
sured her. Every man wants chill.
dren; it's an Unborn instinct"
"Margte, Chad is the dearest man on
the face Of the earth but he Is very
queer. He does not like 10 be disturb.
ed IN his habits and sometimes think
no will be almost jealous or a child If
show 1t much attention.
why, Mollie Hatton. you surely
don't think Chadwick would be Jealous
Of his own child"
well, you see. Chad's first wife
was so selfish and made his life so
miserable he seems always to be afraid
he Is going to wake up some day and
lind that |, too, have grown cold and
selfish and am only looking for what
can get out of him. Isn't it too bad,
Margie, that when one woman goes
wrong, every other woman in the
world has to suffer for it? | don't be.
lieve that Chad will ever really trust
me or any other woman. Way down
deep In his heart he thinks the best OF
us have only the rudiments of soul"
Eyes, but Mollie." interrupted, do
you not think Chad will be very proud
Of child of his own?"
Yes, dear, very proud, but he will
never get used to having anyone or
anything come between him and mo.
am sometimes frightened when sec
how much he depends upon ME. Per-
haps ! am somewhat to blame but YOU
see outside oil my love for him, which
as you know Is the most wonderful
thing-tlle most absorbing thing In nv
life, have always had great pity for
Chad He certainly was the poor lit
tie rich boy. You may thank your
stars, Margie, that Dick has had a bust.
ness in which to be absorbed. Chad
you know, has nothing TO do except to
amuse himself and me, and tell YOU
ne takes his amusement very serious
Is indeed. This coming baby will make
q great change in our lives"
Don't you want it. Mollie?"
II never wanted anything so much
In my life" she answered fervently.
land yet, If thought it would make
any difference between Chad and me.
would be tempted not to let it be-
born"
"Mollie!" exclaimed In horror.
Evidently, Margie you have none
Of the new feminist ideas on birth con-
troll, but please don't look so shocked.
for as told you some time ago, am
going to have large family II see
this first baby makes itself as indis-
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verse that Alan liked to repeat from
Mrs. Browning:
what shall | give to my believer?
4 little faith all undisproyed.'
That was what he gave to her, only
not in small measure. in full rick
measure. all his hearts faith and loce.
asking her 10 believe in him and be
patient for his success. And she could
not tell him that she didn't give n rap
for his success: that she would rath-
er hundred times over have been
married to him. even if SHE had kept
on with her own work. and they had
been running mates together SO be.
tween them was the promise OF mar.
riago and TO the boarding house at
large he was cher sincere friend"
The old mans sick in bed" said
Carrie brisl:ly. as she swept the
crumbs from Beth'S place "Hc amt
coming down. He's SrOaning fearful"
"Oh. dear" Beth pushed back her
chair. but Farley was before her. She
founding him bending over the old
man. tending him like an experienced
nurse
ITS only an attack OF acute midi.
geStion." he told her. He'll be all
right. I'm a good doctor" He smiled
down at her, and Mr. BCEchley groan.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being Constantly Supplied With
ThedfOrd's Black-Draught.

McDuff, Val suffered for several
years." says Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, Of
this place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me 10 fry
Ihedtord'S Black-Draught, which | did,
and ! found it 10 be The best family medi-
cine for young and old.
] keep Black Draught on hand all the
lime now, and when my children feel a
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and il
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
Using Black-Draught."
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found 10 recti-
ate weak siomachs, aid digestion, Re-
ieve indigestion. collie, wind, uausea
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
1t has been in constant use for more
han 10 years, and has benefited more
Than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black-Draught. Price only sc. Get a
package Today. NC I2a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21
THE DAILY
SHORT STORY
Q His Last Request.
b. JULIA GRAY
Copyright. 1916, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate)


r. VEN the little old basement din.
r. ing room had put on quite a fec.
- tive appearance Christmas morn.
ing. 1t was rather cold. and the furn.
ace was in It's usual state of coy re-.
serve, but Farley had stuck holly and
evergreen around the oil paintings OF
garnlshed fish and Highland Cattle"
and each table had a brave sprig of
mistletoe tied with crimson and green
ribbon laid beside each plate. That
was Beth's special offering.
AS each member uf the household
came in the greetings we're hearty
and quite satisfactory, oven 20 Beth.
She had not thought tho experiment
would bring out even that much fellow.
ship and good will from the silent.
self.Gbsorhod crowd AT Mrs. Forbess 5.
Finally hey wCr" all down excepting
Ferley AID Old Bcnch!cy
Very pT-tjy Iuea. MISS Burnham,"
said Archer airil., Archer Of the world
famous team Of Archer and Arnault
comedy tumblnrS. who owed Mrs.
FORBES ten weeks board. and took
care OF the furnace to her satisfaction
VERY artistic. When We appeared by
royal command
Beth hardly heard what ::.ey were
saying. She was putting tn" pretti.
est bunch OF all and n card of Christ.
mas cheer beside Mr.. Benchlcy's plate
POOR grouchy old chap. nobody ever
had good word for him. In all the
months that she had been an inmate
OF the Forbes domicilc she couldn't
remember that any one had even Civ.
en- him even pleasant greeting He
came downstairs to breakfast late and
always grumbltng, Grumbled at his
food, which Carrie. tho colcred maid
slid across the table at him. Grumbi
ed at tie furnace and the weather and
The mailman. at the board"rs and Mrs.
Forbes and life in general
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pensable to Chad's happiness as II will
TO mine.
Il believe Margic. healthy people
OF wealth should have large families,
Every child has right to be we'll horn
and if neglect to have half dozen
or so. it will mean some poor ittl"
starved soul will have 70 take the place
of my well bred. well born child, and
make the best of things as they are.
with less than half my chiId'S physical
stamina or education. To live in TINS
world is Il continual battle for all o,
US but We who have the means can
make it easy for all who come after
by having larger families of we'll nur-
turcd. we'll intcntioned children"
THE one great thing that will bring
YOU back to tho Joy Of living, Margie,
Will be the touch OF baby fingers and
the greatest wish ! can voice for you
is that you will feel them Besides. |
think Dick needs the responsibility OF
children. BY the way. both he and
Chad are going to come here and stay
with us over Sunday. am going to
stay week or two and then | hope
you will be ready to so home with
me-"
Apropos 10 nothing she asked. do
you know how long Malcolm Stuart is
going to remain In this country"
NO, dear, but expect it will be
until after the new hospita! is dedi-
Gated"
Strange, isn't it," she said. that
Malcolm Stuart never married"
] could not tell her, little book, OF his
disastrous first marriage for that was
his secret, but |, too, thought it strange
that he had not married since then,
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21
PEOPLE
GET INSTANT ACTION

Those who have used it in Fairmont
are astonished at the INSTANT ac.
ton Of simple buckthorn bark, glyccr-
inc, etc, as mixed in Adler.i.ku. BE.
cause it acts on BOTH lower and up
per bowel. ONE SPOONFUL Adler.i-
ka relieves almost ANY CASE consti-
patton, sour stomach or gas. It re-
moves such surprising foul matter
that few doses often relieve or pre-
vent appendicitis. y short treatment
helps chronic stomach trouble. Mar
tins Drug Store.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

Coat and muff are spurnod by the girl
who wants freedom Of action in skat-
ing.
This all.in-one dress. with blouse and
skirt stitched together. provides two
deep pockets for her hands. 1t is a
Fashion Art magazine model. which
means it will have vogue during tho
season.
Red pontinc and velvet are used
with good effect. The jacket and pan.
el.poCkets arc velvet. The pleatcd
skirt is lustrous pontine. The Orient
al headdress is rcd velvet stitched with
gold and black, and the tassel is gold
touched with black.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

institutions 10 be aucticned of TO raise
money for wounded soldiers. So many
unsaleablc pets nave been offered as
to make them burden 10 the animal
protection societies.
At a recent sale many of the cats
tnd dogs were so old decrepit and dir.
~ at no bids could be UuCained for
them. and they were handed over to
The societies to he put to death by gas
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

ever was. and it is no uncommon sight
tosee young girls with bound feet even
in Picking and other North China cit.
les much in favor as in the south.
Missionaries throughout China have
discouraged the practice to some eX.
tent by announcing that the girls
with small feet would not be admit
ted to mission school
Rewards are now 10 be offered to
family and clan chiefs who succeed in
stamping out footbinding among the
persons under their patriarchal jurls.
diction.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21
PROTEST AGAINST FOOT
BINDING.

PEKING, Dec. 2l.-Thc ministry OF
the interior prompted by Chinese med
ical men with western scientific train.
ing, has just issued a circular to pro-
vincial officials calling attention 10
the cdict issued ten years ago against
foot binding and urging them to put 1t
into effect. In remote sections the
l:acticc is almost as general as II
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ed and turned over to sec who had
come in.
MAY wish you Merry Christmas,
Mr.. Benchley?" Beth asked. I'm so
sorry you don't feel we'll"
Don't fell we'll! Losh. mon. hear
the lass talk. Get more hot water.
Twas on'ie bit of wee fuddle | had
the NIGHT, but 1t left me dowershie.
Fruit cake and wine after ten o'clock
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

They are seldom trimmed with any,
thing more than vari-colored little vase
of beads or worsted worked some.
where or the crown. or with row OF
thimble.sized satin balls dangling
from the edge OF the brim.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

A widG-trimmed. low.crowned hat Of
taupe malirc. brim Stifrened with deli
cate ribs Of gold and crown trimmed
with tiny roses OF gold and pink rib.
bon, is lovely hat for matinee or 9th.
CT afternoon events.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21
STYLES FOR THE
NEW YEAR
BY BETTY BROWN.

Your Christmas hat will be rather
small and very trim, and it will be
satin. surely. The small tailored hat
IN taupe or wisteria, yellow or black is
the millincr's Christmas gift to us.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

The alluring little eye veil" is no
longer a fad, but 4 respectable fashion
Stitched 10 the under brim of the hat,
ii falls just below the eye.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21
GIVE DOGS FOR CHARITY,

LONDON. Dec. 21.-ln these days
when nearly everybody is giving up
someIning to the cause of the war, pc,
animals have played prominent part
as form OF charity. People have
given their dogs and cats to charitable
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

Skir's are gradually losing width.
The skirts we will wear in this spring
will be mere tubes, fashion prophets
whisper.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

Why wear coat over a stunning
one.piece frock when there are lovely
fur capes to wrap over your shoulders?
That cape can have graceful folds
and lines, this model from the shop OF
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-12-21

Peggy Hoyt. designer of smart ap,
parel for smart New Workers. will con
vince you. Mole. trimemd with wolf
is the odd combination OF fur, and tho
circle Of fur that tops the muff. is real.
~ the mouth of deep bag concealed
in the huff.