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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23
A AEMARkAsLE BUSINESS SITUATION.

| The peculiar situation of rapidly
rising commodity prices joined with
maintenance of consumptive demands
in unparalleled volume continues one
of the most remarkable features of the
| times. Each week prices, already at
an extreme position, go still higher and
the advances embrace wide range
of commodities; yet current and for
petitive bidding again accentuates the
strength of many markets. 1t remains
the exception where the seller seeks
the buyer, and some manufacturers
have withdrawn quotations entirely as
a means of checking the influx of or
ders which con not be filled for
not inclined to accept lest prices change
to their DISADVANTAGE
All available equipment is utilized
to cope with the pressing require
ments. bat at a time when producing
and distributing forces should be rum
ming most smoothly there is constant
complaint of the scarcity of raw ma
terials and of labor, and of car short
ages that aggravate the problem OF
making deliveries as quickly and regu-
larly as desired. In most instances it
is difficult, if not imprac ticable, to Sc
cure urgently needed supplies with
which to fill consumers wants, and in
the relatively few cases where special
advantages on shipments are possible
premiums are readily obtainable. That
the great activity in business is coun-
trywide is evidenced by the optimistic
reports from all sections. and it is
noteworthy that the high level of farm
products is imparting decided stimu-
lus TO conditions in the west and south,
where financial obligations are met
with increased promptness.
The Improvement in collections is
reflected in diminished failures, while
savings bank deposits, in spite of the
steadily rising costs of necessities. are
accommodating. Clearings thru the banks
at leading centers outside New York
this week are 37.6 per cent larger than
in 1915. when prosperity was return
ing, and gross earnings of railroads
reporting for the first week of october
are lis per cent greater than in the |
earlier period.
Dun's Chicago report says:
The better weather stimulated &C
tivities in wholesale and retail mer- |
chand:se. Buying is notably strong in |
heavy weight apparel and the neces- |
saries, while bookings have steadily |
improved over year ago in the lead
ing textiles, dry goods specialties, mil |
linery, footwear and food products. |
Current shipments on urgent calls show !
heavy for interior points. The de- |
mands for spring lines and holiday
needs offer gratifying comparisons with |
this time last year. altho prices deter
some buying on the part of conserEa-
tive storekeepers. Sales on a dis
count basis have increased and collec-
tons are prompt.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23
Topics of the Times

While some taxpayers are for Har-
ding on the road question the funny
part of il is that so many men who
never paid a tax Of any kind except
poll tax and ducked that II they could,
are wild with fear that the farms are
to be confscated for road taxes. One
bibulous fellow whose family falls to
the charity association more or less
every winter was reported as damning
Meredith severely on the road ques-
ton. Politics makes strange bedfel-
lows.
Some people owe all they are to
their mothers and some owe all they
have to those who trusted them.
Mr. Roosevelt points out that no
Germans and but one Englishman have
been killed by the Mexicans while hun
dreds Of Americans have been slain.
However we have been kept out Of
war except at Vera Cruz and Carrizal
where we backed out as quickly as
possible.
According to the Grand Junction
recent meeting in Greene county
whether he had ever voted for paved
roads and Harding eNplosively an
swered NO. Does Mr.. Harding and
his help hope to get away with that In
the face OF the legislative records
Harding is the man whose amendment
to that law forced farms to pay not
less than half the cost of paved roads
in the country and allowed the whole
cost TO be assessed against the farm.
Tut, tut, Mr. Harding.
Speaking of good and bad Indians.
let's hope Indian summer turns out OF
the good variety.
Whenever time drags In Austria and
contiguous sections somebody kills a
grand duke or premier. 1t is all a
mere matter of tastes in amusements.
With Los Angeles shaken and the
east coast trembling from seismic dis
turbances attention is again called to
the solidity Of Iowa. The underpin-
ming always stands In the good old
Hawkeye state physically, financially
and let US hope morally.
In reply to the celebrated "eleven
laymen", most Of whom hold state jobs
or are insurance men the ministers OF
Des Moines come back with the Har-
| ding record and turn that layman let
| ter most thoroughly inside out. And
as the comeback is signed by c. s
| Medbury, of the Diciples, ]. L. Hillman
and z. E. Higley for the iMethodists
Rowland Hanson, for the Baptists, r
K Porter for the Presbyterians, and j
Edward Kirbye Tor the Congregation
alists, all names OF high influence anf
repute in Iowa church. circles those
| "laymen' seem to be pretty well laid
| out. The ministers stick to the RECORD
] and the outlook. And they will be fol
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23
Ripping Rhymes
BY WALT MASON
Making Good

Making Good
T bought an ak Of Ezra Wax. who
said to me, Now, sonny. II it's no good
at chopping wood, come back and get
your money. II sell junk that turns
out punk the buyer IL no loser; I'll
make Il good. a. dealers shoH!a-T|
that sort Of snoozer." With that new
ak 1 took some whacks at divers kinds
Of lumber; the edge was spoiled, and l
was rolled. and said things without
number. I took the AK to Ezra Wax,
and showed him it was pewter. and for
an hour, with wrathful power, l roared
like baseball rooter. My spiel he
heard; without word, he handed me
a new one: an ak SO neat, so bright, 80
sweet, keen one and a true one! Said
Ezra Wax, You bet your yaks. war
tfaogs and dromedaries. that make
good, as dealers should-my system
never varies!" buy my tacks of Ezra
Wax, my wringers and my whistles. my
hoes and rakes and oil meal cakes, my
seed of grass and thistles. He would
not break the pledge he'd make. or
tramp promise under, so make
tracks to Ezra Wax for every kind OF
plumber.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23
IN CARROLL COUNTY.
Gc1;Idap croDhso


They tell us that Harding will surely
carry Carroll county because the Ger
man vote in the west end, which is
usually democratic, will go pretty
solidly for him. This prediction is not
borne out by the election returns of
two years ago. Roselle township is
the biggest democratic stronghold.
There Clarke, dry candidate for gov
ernor. secured seven votes, and Hard
ing. wet republican candidate for gov
ernor got exactly the same number.
Hamilton, wet democrat, polled 1873,
while Myers, dry democrat got 1876.
OF course the wet and dry lines are a
little more closely drawn now than In
1914, but even then the Liberal League
bulletined the county asking Germans
to vote for Hamilton and Harding. It
is said that it is the hardest thing in
the world for a democrat to bolt his
ticket, and this appears to be the fact
in Roselle at least.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23
Iona Newspapers
COULDN'T STAND FOR 1T.
[Sac Sun.l

COULDN'T STAND FOR 1T.
[Sac SUM-
1t is shown that State Senator John
Hammill, Of Britt, whom Mr.. Harding
reported in his confidential letter to
Dell c. Huntoon, the political agent for
the saloon interests, as being for him
in his candidacy for lieutenant COVER
nor and being willing to urge that can
didacy among the friends Of Kenyon,
has been awakened either by pub
LEGATION of that letter or by experience
with Mr.. Harding in the senate. At
any rate, he announced at a public
meeting in Britt recently that he will
vote for Meredith as governor, altho he
is Loyalty supporting Hughes for pres
ident
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23
TO REGAIN HEALTH
CLEANSE THE BLOOD

When your blood is impure weak,
thin and debilitated, you cannot pos
sibly enjoy good health. Your system
becomes receptive Of any or all dis
eases, and germs are likely to lodge in
some parts of the body.
Put your blood in good condition,
and do SO at once.
Hoods Sarsaparilla acts directly and
peculiarly on the blood-it purifies, en-
riches, and revitalizes 1t and builds up
the whole system.
Hoods Sarsapasslla is not a cure AL.
II is the best blood medicine on the
market. 1t has stood the test of forty
years and is used all over the world.
Get it and begin treatment today. 1t
will surely help you. Sold by all drug
gists.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23
Masonic Meetings.
Visitors eiways welcome.

SPECIAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
shall Lodge No. los, A. F. & A. M, Fiji
day. Oct. 81, ~ 80 p m. Work in thira
degree. John w. Wells, secretary, b. -
f'razey. W. M.
s,cNET CHAPTER Nc. IS. r A NJ.
Stated convocation Monday evening
Oct. 16, Tao o'clock. Regular business
Carl Shafrncr, H. P: John ". "eIis'
secretary.
STATED ASSEMBLY. King Solo
nSn Council No. 20, r. & S. NJ. Mon
day, Nov. 20. Regular business. l. =
.,irnss. Recorder. George Gregory. l. M
SPECIAL CoNcLAVE, st. Aldemar
Commandery. No. 80, X. T., Tuesday
Oct. "a. T:30 p. IN. for work l. l.
Forbes, Recorder: H. c. Mueller. Com
mander.
CENTRAL CHAPTER NO. 81, o. {.
s,-Regular meeting for business. Wed-
nesday, 100 p m. Nov. Is. ttlza D
Battin, secretary; Cora NJ. Mcdowell
w. NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23
THE COUNTY AGENT.

Waterloo Times Tribune.i
Linn county voters are being asked
to vote for a two-tenths OF a mill tax
for the support Of the county agent
office at the general election in No
raTnber Black Hawk county was con-
frcnted with the same proposition, Two
years ago and has never regretted that
favorable action was lakeland in
this connection it is recalled that the
vote of the people within the cities
was favorable to the tax while the
rural vote went against II. Yet. II
the same question was submitted to a
vote of the people again this fall, II
V ould pass by an overwhelming vote
in every part of the county. The FAR
ners Of Black Hawk county know to-
day that the county agents work has
been so valuable to them that the small
tax required to maintain the office Is
negligible as. compared to the results
obtained.
il costs the voters of this" county
$500 a year to maintain the Office.
The state and federal government con-
tribute $1,000 additional. The cam
paign conducted last spring by County
Agent Burger for the purpose OF pro-
viding farmers with the right kind OF
seed corn produced results that Will
pay every expense connected with the
county agents office for the next ten
or fifteen years. Seed corn that farmers
intended planting, was tested. and II
vas astonishing the amount found
which would not grow. The good seed
corn was selected and the poor corn
thrown away.
While the seed corn testing cam
paign last spring is probably the most
valuable undertaking conducted by the
county agent, yet the work he has done
with oats and alfalfa must not be for
gotten in these lines alone he has
more than saved his salary. Thru his
efforts cow testing associations have
been organized and re- orga ntZed
Every dairyman in the state, who has
made a success OF the business, knows
the value of testing cows. ~
So thoroughly satisfied are the
people Of this county with the work
done by the county agent that an as
sistant, Miss Duro Hawk, Of Ames. has
been employed to take charge OF the
domestic science branch OF the office.
Black Hawk county is one OF the
pioneers in the employment Of a coun-
ty agent, first paying his salary by
popular subscription, and is the first
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23

metic. 1t is not to be assumed that
the Mitchell County Press endeavored
to deceive as to facts but eliminating
any such purpose the only assumption
left Is that as a county seat paper 1t
was ignorant of important affairs IN
ITS own county. The inference follows
logically that it may be extremely
faulty in it's knowledge and under
standing Of the road bond issue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23
HARDING IN SIOUX CITY.

lb'ANoA SaNJ Ah'DhHS'J -.
Aside from the statement OF Rev. Mr..
Houghton. which no doubt was vol
untary offering, and the Endorsement OF
one banker and two lawyers who Sc
cured signatures in these two divisions,
the personal Endorsements in the Har-
ding pamphlets are perfunctory and
meaningless. The same men who signed
up. for him, by request, would do as
much by request, for most anybody.
1t is still the feeling in Sioux City that
It is a id mean man who wont
sign petition that doesn't cost him
anything. Senators Kenyon and Cs..:si
Minis know very little about Mr.. Har-
ding's personal or political record and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23

look into the threatening countenance
OF an la carte menu. without quailing
than 1t does to wear the 1egless union
suit all winter.
The table d'hote dinner Is doubtiefS
e.! right Cor city folks. but out In II
country, where people know how a..
live. It will never be adopted Is q sub;
stitute for food.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23

in any event, they take the common
view that an obligation was imposed
upon them, as republican politicians, by
Hardng's primary majority. Ole Ma
glestad knows Harding better, but he is
a candidate on the same ticket with
him and could not well refuse reques.
to write personal letter in Harding's
behalf. Harding has shown that he is
strong in this county, and Ole is inter-
ested in that. 3
However, no political or personal In
dorsements for a candidate provide as
good evidence as the candidates per-
sonal and political record. Even !
three color volume of eulogies can not
Cbliterate the plain fact that Mr.. Har-
ding has been recreant in his duties as
public official, demagogic in his
treatment of public questions, and very
shifty about his personal habits.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23

county In the northwest to employ a
woman assistant. And Black Hawk
county knows that Il can get no better
returns on the money invested in any
other branch OF county work.
If the voters OF Linn county under
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23

stand the great benefits 20 accrue from
intelligent operation between the
farmers and the county agents Office,
there will be no question about what
they will do on election day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23

Noting the report that william Thaw.
the aviator, doing service with the
French was killed in action, the Water
loo Times Tribune says: "Someway,
there is general feeling that this
Thaw ought to live"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23

lowed far when the Job holders have
been forgotten.
Mr.. Plummer the we'll known banker
of Winebago county, suggests that
Jess Willard should be called out as
political running mate for Frank
Gotch. That would finish out the cir
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23

home OF an esteemed relative. 1t re-
.quires more fortitude TO sit down and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23

1T was found that 50 per cent of the
garage sasolene stations in Illinois
were giving short measure. What
about Iowa. asks the Monticello Ex-
press. I'VE have law here for the
punishment of those who defraud with
short weights and measures"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23

who is Hughes best friend? Th
heckler," says the Sioux City Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-10-23

The Waterloo Courier imagines
those houses of public entertainment
in keokuk must have been star at
fractions judging from the amount OF
beer the authorities seized"
Arizona republican., 1916-10-27
HUNDREDS CHEER K|BBEY AS HE
 PLEADS FUR TRUE AMER|CAN|5M

mine inspector completely captured the audience Mir. Mckenzie has been winning the support of thousands of voters throughout the state but his reception here was even more sincere than that accorded him in other cities. His dry humor, his a0lity to convince his listeners that he is a real miner and that the office needs a practical man in this important position. won for him the undivided support of the audience.
 J Harrie Gloonan, republican candi- date for corporation commissioner, told the big crowd that they should exercise the same care and discretion in choosing men for public office that they would in selecting officers in their private business. With more than 20 years experience as auditor and in executive positions with corporations, Mir Cloonan is eminently qualified to serve the people well and efficiently, he maintained.
 Tomorrow the party will speak in Stafford where big preparations are being made for their reception. Yes terday afternoon they made a side trip to Metcalf on a special train which was arranged by local republicans. Here they talked before a good sized audience.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-27
HUGHES WILL BE AMERICAN PRESIDENT AND HAVE THE
 BEST CABINET 0BTAINABLE
American Warshibs Censured M House OfLoydS' Debate
 For Savlmg Victims Of U-53

quite within the bounds of neutrality and thought the British were bound to take notice of this fact
 The submarine question was brought forward by Lord Sydenham, who ask ed if the particulars of the sinking of the British steamer Stechano and the others had been received, and whether the circumstances were in ac- cordance with the German pledge to the United States He referred to the questionable actions of the U-53 "un- der the very eyes of the American navy and the decision of President Wilson which had resulted in the Ger man pledge
 Lord Sydenham q eelared: Even before the exploits of the U-53 that pledge was torn to shreds. Yet the government of the United States has made no signs whatever that the sink ing of neutral ships goes on almost every day. The Norwegians have lost IS vessels in this one month. and what must small neutrals think of this pow erfui representative"
 No life, he said, was lost because of the presence of American warships. Lord Sydenham took the position that the presence of American warships actually enabled Germany to defy what he said President Wilson had de- scribed as a sacred and indsputable rule of international law.
 Baron Beresford expressed the opin- ion that Germany intended 10 bring America into the war, so as to be able to say she could not fight the whole world, and also because the United States would be valuable as set 10 her af the peace conference.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-27
THE WILD-EYEDBAKER
 4.s.1 ..va. A MARES NEST

forces operating at the present time in Mexico are being paid in silver coin.
 Full particulars have been trans mitted to General Funston and General Pershing. All American forces are therefore forewarned and in readiness for such an attack"
 No additional information could be obtained from MT. Baker. who left the city before the statement was made public, for Martinsburg, w. Va, to deliver a campaign speech.
 From other sources it was learned that information concerning a plot had been received through agents ef the department of justice. state department representatives on the border and also through some other channel which has not been disclosed. It is understood that no military reports from the bor- der have mentioned the subject. The statements bear out this, indicating that Generals Pershing and Funston received their first warning through advices sent tonight by the war de- partment
 It is stated on reliable authority al- so, that none of the evidence at hand indicates what forces are behind the scheme
 As yet, it is stated. there is not
 tContinued on Page Five)
Arizona republican., 1916-10-27
Villas Progress Strongly Denied
 By Cayranzistas
TRepubIican A. p. Leased Wirel

tRepublican A. Y. Leased Wrel
 ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Oct. 26.-Re- ports that Villa was driving back Mex ican de facto government troops in Chi huahua were denied in statement issued today by the Mexican American joint commission in session here. Ex- planation also was made of the absence from Mexico at this time of the wives of Generals Carranza and Obregon.
 "Telegrams from General Trevino state that he has 5000 troops in and around Chihuahua with which to meet a Villista force of something more than 1000" said the statement, General TreVino's family has left Chihuahua and gone to Juarez because of the plan of General Trevino to take the field. First Chief Carranza is in the City of Mexico with all of his cabinet apd will probably move to Queretaro within q short time. Queretaro Is the capital of Mexico by decree made some eight months ago The constitutionalist convention will be held there on No- vember 20.
 Mrs. Obregon, who was married about a year ago, is on her way to her mother in Los Angeles. Mrs. Carranza, who went to San Antonio 10 make pur- chases, will return to Mexico City in few days with Colonel Juan Barra- gan. General Carranza's chief of staff, who was recently in New York, and is now on his way to San Antonio.
 "The story published of Carranza be- ing in Queretaro as the possible pris- oner of General Obregon is known to be untrue. So is the story Of General Ozuna's death.
 Felix Diaz. who has been reported to be in Oaxaca. is known to be in Chi apas, on the border of Guatemala, which is said to be his head of supplies.
Arizona republican., 1916-10-27

war. when it was over 1t would be over. As 1t is. peace still rages in Mexico"
 Colonel Roosevelt in his speech here tonight said in part:
 There are many things this nation needs, but the two vital things are that il should be a nation and shall prepare itself in soul and body so that by it's own strength 1t may guarantee 10 continue to be a nation.
 "The most vital of all issues are those of Americanism and preparedness; and of these Americanism must come first, for there is no use to prepare to defend or uphold the American nation unless there is an American nation to defend.
 Unless we succeed in fusing all of our people into one thoroughgoing Amercan citizenship. into one Amer ican type, it is as certain as fate that this nation, in the end. will be shat tered into fragments.
 We cannot attain our full stature as men except as we attain it through our common American nationality. and this is true of our political. our social our literary and our artistic life. We have been striving for such unity and solidarity The civil war saved the union. The courage and the sacrifice of the men of that great conflict earned for American citizens the re- spect of all other nations. The Span ish war brought us into closer world relations.
 We sent our products and manu- factures into every country. We urged and induced our citizens to go, with their families, to the uttermost parts of the earth in order to develop ouI foreign trade and increase our market This wise policy for the extension oi world trade was based upon the prop (Continued on Page Five)