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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11
VEGETABLE GROWING PAYING
Good Market and Crop Brings Big
Returns on Seventy Acres

That the Palouse country soil is
suitable for more1profitable use than
wheat growing, even with wheat sell
ing at about a dollar a bushel, is be-
ing demonstrated by Homer Hull,
living several miles south of Colfax
on the Spring flat road, who is this
year using most of his land for veg
etable growing Mr.. Hull has 10
acres in vegetables, all of which IS
producing q good crop.
He completed deal yesterday by
which he disposes of IA acres Of cab
bages. near 100000 plants, ut a
cent and a quarter per pound, which
is expected to give a net return Of
several hundred dollars per acre.
Other vegetables are being disposed
of to local dealers and to commits
sion houses. No trouble has been
experienced in finding market for
any of the produce, but on the other
hand Mr.. Hull is back in his orders,
having been unable to fill all of
them as they came in. For delivery
purposes he is using a small auto
made over into a truck.
Because of the large returns, good
crop and good market conditions OK
perienced this year he is expecting 10
continue the venture in vegetables.
-Palouser.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11
CALL FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received by the
City of Pullman, Washington, for
paving in Local improvement Dis
trict No. 20, approximately 6400
square yards of bituminous macadam
and 42O square yards of vitrified
brick, with necessary excavation,
cutters and appurtenances, as pro-
vided by Ordinance No. 1926.
Bids will be received until 700
o'clock p. M, August Is, 1916, and
opened publicly in the City Hall of
said city.
Plans and specifications may be
had by addressing the City Clerk and
depositing $500 in cash to insure
the return of same on or before Au-
gust IS, 1916.
Each bid must be in the form of
proposal furnished, and be accom-
panied by certified check on a local
bank, payable to the City Of Pull
man, Washington, for the sum OF
five 90 per cent of bid, to be for
feited if the successful bidder fails
to enter into a contract and furnish
satisfactory bond for the performs
ance of the contract.
The City Council reserves the
right to reject any or all bids. as
may appear for the best interests OF
the city.
MATILDA F. CANNON,
| Aug4-11 CITY Clerk
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11

knowledge of the Bible The address
is free to the general public, and the
slogan Of the Bible association "Ad-
mission free and no collection" will
be observed.
The address on Us a Universal
Empire Near" by M. O. Field. given
last Sunday under the auspices of
the same organization, attracted a
large attendance to the Grand. and
was well received.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11
REGISTRATION NOTICE

The city registration books will
close September /. to be re-opened
after the primary election of Sep
TENDER IL and remain open until 20
days prior to the general election.
Beginning August 81 the office will
be kept open until 900 o'clock each
evening until the books close for the
primaries.
MATILDA F. CANNON.
aug4-1S City Clerk.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11
THE TWO SALVATIONS"

r. H. Peck of Spokane will lie
liver an address at the Grand theatre
next Sunday afternoon, August 49,
at 2:15 o'clock on the subject, The
Two Salyations. - Mr.. Peck comes
to Pullman at the request of the
local branch of the International
Bible Students association, and is a
forceful speaker with an unusual
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11
DREssMAKING--,

DHEssMAKING--Now
time to get your sewinn Is Ia
the fall rush. Mrs. M. Ti0a s' 0eias
Opal street. A'nRer, Iii
anpi !,
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11

Spots on towels and hosiery will
disappear if little ammonia Is put
into the water to soak the articles.
Put a teaspoonful into the water in
which dishcloths and dish towels are
washed and rub little soap on the
towels. Let stand a few minutes,
then rub thoroughly, rinse we'll and
your towels will never look gray and
dingy.
Save time in washing spoons by
keeping old teaspoons in the soda
and baking powder cans.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11

FOR SALE-The quarter section
of land one mile west of Pullman,
known as the H. M. Aten estate.
Terms: $4,000 down, balance on
long time to suit purchaser. For in
formation see F. E. Sanger, attorney
for the estate. Ella NJ. Aten, Ad-
ministratrix aug5tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11
Aug4-11

FOR SALE-A 14-room house
partly furnished, on Colorado street:
furnace and all modern improve
ments. Would take acreage or city
property up to $4,000 as part pay.
ment. Apply at this office.
jly2Ssep15
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11

WANTED-Experienced girl or
woman TO wait on table and help in
kitchen. Apply Mrs. Eastman, sos
Colorado. aug11-1S
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11

FOR SALE-A Waverly bicycle;
used but little and in good condition
except the tires. Apply at Herald
office. jn30tf
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-08-11
SPECIAL

For 80 days.: Jones & Dillingham;
pure mixed paints at $2.25 per gal
Ion; best Barn Red, $1.20.
j. p. DUTHIE.
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SEQ Duthis tor all kinds Of
sameer' apr341
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DowNEN WRITES INSURANCE
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
WEST NEW OREGON.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Komarek were
at Cresco Tuesday.
Jas. Milota and sister Rosie and
Martha Vanecek spent Saturday even
ing at the Joseph Moravetz home.
Joseph Michalec was Cresco caller
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph Svoboda and
son spent Tuesday evening with Mr..
and Mrs. John Svoboda.
Albert Milota and family entertained
company Sunday.
Frank Panoch and family spent Sum-
day afternoon at the Joseph Komarek 8
home.
Mrs. Frank Martinez, of Chicago, is
visiting at the Albert Milota hvme.
Joseph Racer, Jas. Milota, Rosie Mi
lota and Marth' Vanecek autoed to
Prairie du Chen Thursday, returning
home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Komarek called
at the Albert Hovorka's home Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Panoch were at
Cresco Monday.
Lena Panoch called at the Joseph
Samec home Wednesday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01

Mrs. Durham, of lola, Kansas, is
visiting her many Elma friends.
Miss O'Connell, of Waterloo, is Wis
'itng at the Gus O'Donnell home.
John Mahoney returned from his
North Dakota trip Tuesday evening
Neal Turnkey, of Waterloo, came
Monday from Fargo, N. D., where he
has been visiting his sister Marjorie.
He expects to spend few days at
the J. w. Mahoney home.
Newell Hodgson and family of Ce-
dar Rapids, came Tuesday afternoon
from brief visit with his father and
mother.
Mrs. Frank Church entertained the
Birthday Club Tuesday afternoon COM
plimentary to Mrs. Durham, who is
visiting at her home, and who at one
time was member of the club.
The many friends of Mike Gansen
were greatly shocked when they
learned of his death last Thursday at
ternoon, as although Mr.. Gansen had
been in poor health of late he SEEM
ed somewhat improved. He was
munity and will be greatly missed,
not only by his own family but by his
entire circle of friends. He was hon
orable and upright in all his dealings
with his fellow men, and was never
found wanting in the things that go
to make up really Christian life. 1t
seems sad that one so young should
so early be called to meet his reward.
He leaves wife and four children
to mourn his loss. He was buried
from the Catholic church Saturday
Father Bowen preached .
very fitting and appropriate sermon.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
WEST VERNON.

Mrs. Henry Hanson and babe spent
the week with Cresco relatives and
friends.
Mrs. Powers arrived Sunday ngiht
from South Dakota after an extended
visit.
VIM. Coughlin and family spent
Sunday at the Mrs Grove home.
School opened in district No. 2
with Bertha Halweg as teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fish autoed to
Clear Lake Saturday and visited until
Sunday evening with the Ed Booth
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Sebastian and
son entertained relatives Sunday.
Wayne Schneider called on Wilma
Hanson Saturday
Irene Pankow returned Monday
from Ossian after visit with rela-
tives.
Peter Hanson and family entertain
ed friends Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dell and daugh-
ter Winifred were entertained at the
George Dell home Sunday.
Louis Shafer spent Sunday with
Roy Woods.
Sorry to say Leslie Sebastian and
Sammie Hanson are numbered among
the sick.
Irene Pankow assisted Mrs. Bouska
with house work Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dyer entertain
ed friends Sunday.
Mrs Robert Halpine spent few
days at the John DAILY home.
VIM. Reinhart and family entertain
ed friends few days.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
Both are members

City last Friday. Both are member.
of this club.
Mrs. Loughlin returned to hel
home in South Dakota.
Mike kane'S are improving the looks
of their house by the addition of {
large porch.
Hazel and Esther Pierce returned
with Mr.. and Mrs. Stretch to Cassville
Wis, making the trip by auto.
Mesdames Weed and Despres spent
last Wednesday afternoon in Charles
City visiting friends.
Misses Doran and Condor of Rice
Vile visited with Colette Conway las,
Saturday.
Ruth Sullivan came few days age
from Chicago to spend her vacation
at the home of her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Sullivan.
Mrs. Frank Markham, of Riceville
visited Sunday at the home of her son
Lem.
Mrs Curtis was called to New
Hampton one day last week to see her
son, Don, who is suffering from blood
poison.
The Woodmen held a special meet
ing last Wednesday night and took
in about sixty new members, the
team from Charles City putting on
the work.
Nearly all of the business places
have installed an electric light above
their doors. This adds much to the
lighting of the streets as well.
Mr.. Doran, of McIntire, transacted
business in town Saturday.
Father Gum underwent slight op-
Grafton at Rochester Saturday morn
ing. All reports are favorable and it
is hoped he will soon return. .
Simon Harris is again at work in
Miller's store after spending his two
weeks vacation in Montana.
Mrs. Rudy spent few days at the
home of her aunt. Mrs. Dan DAILY.
Mrs. John Regan came from Chi
cago Saturday morning, returning
Monday and taking her little daughter
Elsie with her, who has been spending
the summer with her grandmother
Mrs. Elsie McGrane.
Loretta Whelan, of Lourdes, visited
Saturday and Sunday at the home Of
brother Will.
Dan Lynch came up from Freder-
icksburg to work in Bob Adams
place.
Miss Smith of St. Paul is visiting at
the ]. w. Cannon home.
The Misses Ryan, Canty, Stella and
Regina Griffin of Law1er spent Mon
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Will Whelan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bob Adams left Mon
day for Hadley, Idaho, where they
will visit brother of Mr.. Adams.
They went by the way of Des Moines
and planned to take in the State Fair
for day.
DR.. Epeneter has bought the August
Unger, ST., home and will move about
September 18th. n
Leslie Bells has rented the hotel at
Alta Vista and will take possession
Sept. LIST. LennM arkham and family
will occupy the house they are vacat-
ing.
It has been rumored that the Con-
Electric Co. has purchased
the old opera house. That it is to be
torn down and the material used for
the erection of new electric light
n1ant
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hanson and
babe spent Sunday with CrescO rela-

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hanson and
babe spent Sunday with Cresco rela-
tives.
Mrs. Pankow and daughter spent
Sunday at the A. Peters home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miller spent
Sunday with James Barnes and
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruno Herpelink of
Cresco spent Sunday at the August
DeGroote home.
Rev. and Mrs. Kirwin, of Cresco.
called at the Henry Hanson home
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elton Eldridge and
daughters entertained friends Sunday.
Joe Lickteig called on Peter Lick
teig Tuesday.
Frank Jones spent Sunday with
home folks at Lime Springs.
Mrs. Joe Baker and children spent
Wednesday at the Joe Lickteig home.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
LIFE OF THE GUNS.
lt Depends Upon How Long the Lin.
inas Can Resist Erosion.

Il Depends Upon How Long the Lin
inas Can Resist Erosion.
The life Of a gun depends upon the
progress of erosion, which sooner or
later Is certain to impair the accuracy
Of fire. Erosion is caused by the action
Of the explosive gases at high temper
AZURE and pressure.
According to the Iron Age. the hot
gases cause q thin film Of steel to alb.
sorb heat. The film expands and be-
comes set. Upon the release Of the
pressure 1t contracts, which causes
minute cracks that grow larger with
every discharge. As they increase IN
size they form passageways for more
hot gas, and that tends to enlarge them
still further. The inner surface thus
becomes roughened and the bands be-
gin to corrode. Finally the bore be-
comes so enlarged that IL allows the
gases to escape. The shell does not
then acquire its proper rotation, and Its
digit becomes cratic.
All guns except small ones are now
constructed with Innings in the tube
which, when the bore is worn out, are
removed and replaced by new ones.
The cost of refining gun is approx
mately 30 rer cent Of the cost of the
gun. There appears to be no limit to
the number Of times that a gun can be
refined.
The small arms used in this country
are considered to be worn out after
5000 to 1900 rounds have been fred.
Small naval guns can be fred about
1000 times before they are regarded az
worn out Large twelve inch and four
teen inch naval guns are considered to
have q life on one lining Of from $50 to
200 rounds.
Low velocity guns, such as howitzers
and moTtars, have correspondingly
longer lives than high velocity guns Of
the same caliber, because the pressures
they develop, and hence the tempera-
lures, are lower.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
Secures Another Big Contract.

The Hart-Parr company recently Sc
cured another big foreign war contract.
The contract includes six million dol
lar order from the British government
for shells and copper bands. Facilita-
ting the filling of this large order, the
Hart-Parr company will at once make
. 500, 900 addition to its steel foundry.
The present working force Of the fac
tory Is HOO men, which may be in
creased to 1900, small city in itself,
and . big asset for Charles City
Riceville Recorder.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
MYSTERY Of MERCURY.
An Unknown Factor That Causes the
Planets Erratic Motion.

PlohetS EfrattC WoSIOH.
The planet Of Mercury is the small
pst of the major planets and the near
est to the sun, which It circles IN
Httle less than three months. 1t reach
e. its greatest distance from the sun
ct periods about sixty days apart. Dur
ing the year Mercury is morning star
three times and evening star three
times. Owing to its nearness to the sun
It Is never visible for more than pc
Rod of about two hours after sunset
or the same length of time before sun
rise.
The eccentricity of its orbit is great
er than that Of any other major planet;
its greatest and Its least distance from
the sun differ by nearly fifteen mil
Hon miles. According to A. w. Nc
Ourdy Of the Royal Astronomical So
ciety Of Canada, the most remarkable
characteristic in the motion OF Mer-
curry Is that when it is nearest to the
sun 1t travels faster than it should II
& moved only by the attraction OF the
known bodies Of the solar system.
Astronomers have long sought an ex-
p)anation of the accelerated motion.
Some believe that there are other plan
ets at present unknown between Mer-
curry and the sun-bodies that although
numerous are too small to be seen. The
movements Of Mercury indicate an in
duence that might be accounted for by
the presence Of another planet revolv-
Ing within its orbit. II such planet
really exists, there should come time
when 1t will appear as dark spot
moving across the face Of the sun.
Another way to detect the presence
Of new planets in the vicinity Of the
sun is to take observations during
total eclipse. II there are no clouds
ct such a time the stars become visi-
bic as the sun disappears. During the
total eclipse of the sun in 1878 one
observer saw an object that he
thought might be the long sought
planet, but no other astronomer has
been able to confirm the discovery, and
many now believe that the hidden
source Of the unusual movement OF
Mercury must be looked for elsewhere
than In the orbit Of the planet.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
Peotsetod hy Grase,

Protected BY Grass.
Chinese railroad embankments are
peotected from floods by planting them
With 4 native grass with tenacious
roots that resist erosion.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
TWIN VILLAGES

A great change in the weather. The
Villages were visited by slight frost
on Sunday morning.
The Ladies Aid will meet at the
home of Mrs Bert Rix on Thursday,
Aug. 3lst. All are invited to attend.
DR.. and Mrs. Tierney attended the
Medical Association Of Fillmore and
Houston countieS7at Spring Valley on
Wednesday, the 23rd.
Mrs. Emma Brant, from Athol, S. D.
| is here visiting her sisters, Mrs. D. M.
Hunt and Mrs. Erwin Roger.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Hutchinson,
from Preston, visited at the home Of
F. A. Crowell and other friends the
past week. Es.
The Villages had another tent show
on Friday and Saturday nights and it
was we'll attended.
Mamie Michel, of Cresco was Wis
itor at the Heisterkamp home the past
week. i
Otto Serfling and wife visited at the
home of her people, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Grooteboer, on Sunday. ,I
LosT-Mrs. bucket, of Cresco. while
out for q pleasure ride on Sunday Af-
ternoon, lost ladies jacket. Finder
will please notify her at Cresco. %',
A. G. Sorting, and wife and Dr..
Jones and wife, from Preston, were
callers in the Villages on Sunday after
noon.
We are much pleased to hear that
our stores in the Villages will be closed
on Sundays at noon, commencing on
Sept. 3rd.
Gus Use and wife and grandma
Ahrns autoed to Cresco on Saturday!
The dance at the hall on Wednesday
hight was well attended and all had a
good time. Il
John Martin was called to Milwau-
kee on Monday as his brother isgvery
i'll. III
Mr.. and Mrs. E. G. Sanders returned
to their home at Calmar after spend
ing ten days with relatives and friends
in and around the Villages.
Friends of Miss Laura E. Swanson
received announcements of her mar
riage to Harry Bush at Spokane, WASH,
on Sunday, Aug. goth. Congratula-
tons.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Brown, of Or
leans twp, and Mrs. Leslie White,
from Dakota, visited at the home of K.
w. McCloud on Wednesday.
Henry Salisbury and wife, Of Cresco,
visited at the John T. Drummond home
the past week. J
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
KENDALLVILLE

Mrs. Albert Dale and daughter, Mil
dred, were Cresco shop pers, Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sutton and the
formers sister, Mrs. Dilley, attended
funeral at Plymouth Rock, Monday.
Lucy Herzog, Bertha and Zelpha
Sutton spent Tuesday at the Miles
Henry home.
Jerry Weaken was Cresco caller,
Monday.
Nellie Walsh, of DEBORAH, spent Tues
day evening with the Sutton girls.
John Steffen was a pleasant caller at
the Sutton home, Sunday evening.
Bertha and Zelpha Sutton visited rel
atives and friends at Canton, last week.
Mrs. John Sutton and sister, Mrs.
Dilley, called at the Jerry Weaken
home, Tuesday evening.
For Satisfaction bull Is months
old, well built, color dark red.
MRS. JOSEPH BOUSKA.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
ELMA.

+ Fred Elwood's of Lime Springs
were seen on our streets last Wednes-
day.
Chas. Carmen has purchased a new
Buick car.
Ed Evans has been very poorly of
late The doctors for a while thought
it might be malaria fever contracted
while in Arkansas.
H. L. Spaulding made a business
trip to Cresco Thursday.
Mrs. II. A. Pardee and Mrs. H. L.
Spaulding attended a picnic Of the
California Naturalist club at Charles
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01

What is the best preparedness against
sickness and disease? A thoro cleans
ing, purifying herb laxative taken oc-
casionally, say once week, is the SAT-
est, surest way to health and happi-
ness. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
will prepare the way" For sale by
Fred Lowry.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01

Look over the line of Children g Schoo
Hose at j. E. Dickson & Co. Racket
Store.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
cresee Henes Fer Sale.

A nice list of Cresco homes for sale,
ranging in price from $3.50. for . small
cottage, all the way up to 5000, for =
new, strictly modern house. II you re
licking for q home in Cre0co see me.
pho.,. sIO A. J. EVANS.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01
usa of "a' and "an."

Do most educated people say "a
unique example" or IAN unique ex-
ample?" In Difference to the rule they
probably write "an," but If you notice
their pronunciation, when they are
talking naturally and not thinking Of
bow they pronounce, they viii almost
Invariably say "a" And this is quite
natural, for unique" begins with a
esnsonant. 1t is pronounced "yuneek."
Similarly most people say both "a his
tory" and "a historical fact" unless
they drop the consonant ''h'' and say
ian historical fact."-LOndOn Chronicle.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-09-01

One Big Day at Cresco, Sept. 9Th.
The Rice belt journal., 1916-09-08
PRESIDENT SEES GREAT
OPPORTUNITY FOR U. 5

In a signed article on America
opportunity" published in the cur
rent number of the General Fedora
tion magazine which represents the
General Federation of Women's Clubs
President Wilson declares that "a
now problem of disuniOn, more subtle
more difficult to meet with direct
cbackmate and correction than the old
problem which eliminated in the ClV-
ii War, has engaged and disturbed
our thought. We have realized that
we must devote a new energy and ar
dor to binding together the forces
which will produce new uniOn' a un-
ion of spirits triumphant over every
alien force and sympathy"
The president predicts in his article
that the United States will be the
chief reliance of the world after the
war. Discussing the future OF the
country, he says:
SIN the first place her resources are
unimpaired. Not only has the wal
and all its attendant circumstances
made no hurtful drain upon her men
or her materials; it has enhanced he1
skill and added to her resources, be-
cause of the very circumstances Of
her situation-cut off from her uSua
trade with many parts of the world
and called upon to supply what she
never supplied before to the nations
engaged in the great struggle not only
but also to her own people.
Her fnanciers will have it within
their choice to play a part they hav'
never played before in the economic
development of other nations ana o.
distant regions of the earth. 1t is tt
be hoped that they will have tn
vision to accept the opportunity witt
farsighted courage and quick cOur
age and a quick adaptation to the ne7
conditions"