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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
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DRUGGISTS PREPARATIONS.

A summary of the general results OF
! the 1914 census of manufacturers for
the production Of druggists prepare
tions, patent and proprietary medicin-
es and compounds, and perfumery and
cosmetics has been issued by Director
Sam L. Rogers of the Bureau of the
Census.
Druggists preparations" include
all materials for use by druggists in
compromising medicines to be dispens-
ed upon physicians prescriptions or
orders. These comprise tinctures, fluid
extracts, medicinal sirups, and other
liquid preparations; pills, powders,
tablets, etc, alkaloids and derivitives
I Cocaine, codein, morphine, quinine,
and strychnine); synthetic medicinal
Preparations, such as acetanilid, acct
! phenetidin, phenolphthalein, sacchar-
in, methylsalicylate, etc; medicinal
hetals and their salts (bromides, ace,
tates, citrates, bismuth, etc.; and BIZ
illogical products, such as serums, vac
cines, toxins, etc.
Patent and Proprietary medicines
are those sold under the protection of
patent. copyright, or trademark, or
prepared according to secret formu-
la; and patent and proprietary com
pounds" include all such compounds
mot intended for medical use, such as
fire extinguisher compounds, household
ammonia, insecticides, etc.
"Perfumery and cosmetics" COM
prise cologne, toilet waters, face pow
Eders, cold cream, etc, and perfumes.
Concerns engaged in drug grinding
as their principal business are not in
cluded in this industry.
Reports for 1914 were received from
4082 establishments, with products
valued at $172,00S, 946. The number OF
establishments in 1914 exceeded that
lin 1909 by 440, or 121 per cent, and
the value of the products increased
during the five year period by $780,
i067,344, or 21.2 per cent.
The materials reported as consumed
by all establishments in 1914 compris-
led 1882 POUNDS of opiuf, 316,130
ounces of morphine or derivatives
thereof, 414,255 ounces of cocaine or
Iderivitiyes thereof. 1909 ounces of
heroin. and 23,S59 ounces of diacetyl
morphine.
OF the 4,0S2 establishments reported
for all three branches of the industry,
$50 were located in New York, 39f in
Illinois. 1853 in Pennsylvania. 267 in
Ohio, 234 in Missouri, 179 in Massa-
chusetts. 161 in Indiana. 155 in Michi-
gan. 142 in California, 1874 IN New
Jersey, and lot in Minnesota. and the
remaining 1,109 establishments we're
distributed among "a states. ranging
from SO In Iowa to In Arizona. The
states for which no establishments
we're reported are Idaho, Nevada, New
Mexico. and Wyoming.
The manufacture OF patent and pro-
lprietary medicines and compounds in
1914. was reported by 3.0S5 establish
menfs. with products valued at $685.
665.61f. At the census OF 1909 there
were reported 1885 establishments.
with products valued at So, 771.154
The increase In number Of establish.
ments and value Of products Tins
amounted TO 81 per cent and ~ 4 per
cent, respectively.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
THEIR WRITING TOO FANCY
At Least One Woman Has No Faith
in Gen.. George Washington and
Mr.. Thomas Jefferson.

signatures of General Washing
ton and President jefferson. Take
one"
Most every customer did. One WON
an gave, in return, an opinion--for the
benefit of the, woman with her; a,0i
1T couldn't write a, Ppse dt}t97r hand ian
than those two, I'd lose my JOB and
'idqsfrye IT, 5GSeitber Of t}Ifmp gould
carp salt directing envelopes, no; ,edd.
itor4would stand foratheirs COPY and
the civil service would turn 'em down
so quick, they wouldn't know whether
they were afoot,or horseback! @.7' q
8. Talk abouti character Inv tchirog
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
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IOWA WAS FIRST.

The Records show that the first re
inforced concrete bridge built in the
United States was constructed in
Lynn county near Rock Rapids in
1893. We are apt to think that this
method Of construction is old but no
bridge of this type in the United
States is more than twenty-three
years old. The cement used in this
Lyon county bridge was imported
from Germany and cost s3.25 per bar,
rel. The bridge was built by Freder.
ick Won Emburger, who was at that
time the official representative of
that famous Austrian designer, Me.
Ian.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

Cooperation is one OF the great
est helps TO success in building,
particularly cooperation among the
local authorities. This is shown by
the very rapid extension of the Gus
tom OF holding gatherings of local
road supervisors TO talk over the
problems among themselves, usually
with county engineers in attendance,
and occasionally with a representa-.
tive Of the state highway department
present. There are few people who
look on such meetings as junkets, but
whenever they are we'll conducted
they are, of much value.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
Thursdays Program.

At the morning hour, DR.. Ralph Flew
Ielling will give his first lecture ON "An
Unknown Jew and His Problem of
Mystery and Pain.-Job," 49,.
In the afternoon at 1880 Miss Lii
liam Newton will give short prelude
with the boys and girls in. a sketch of
THE Little Princess" to be follower
by a full concert. by the Nine, White
Huzzars, the popular singing band.
In the evening divided program b.
Grace Sage in the reading of Peg O.
My Heart
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

raphy-huh! You see anything to
suggest Valley Forge in those curly
macues? l reckon Father George is
all he's, cracked up. to be, but--honest,
l don't see how any man with an idea
in his head could fall for penmanship
like that---and when it comes to Jeffer-
sonian simplicity--what object do you
suppose Thomas had in changing his
two small, but entirely competent is
into one sprawly '"y?"' wa ~. w.,
Which seems to show that for one
woman, anyhow, two great men lived
in vain. ...
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

bw--S HE little island of Tangier, ly-
ing in Chesapeake bay oppo-
site the mouth of the Poto-
mac river, and famed for its
fine oysters, crabs and fish, was re-
Gently made the subject of an article
in which the island, its population and
their customs were described with a
greater attention to effect than to
truth. The description was Of a
quaint, old fashioned, superstitious
community, far removed from the af-
fairs of the busy world. y
81 But real pictures of the island of
Tangier do not bear out all the asser-
lions made. At one time these de-
scriptions might have represented con-
ditions there fairly well, just as they
might have represented scores of
other communities in the United
States; but the Tangier of today is
vastly different from the Tangier Of
years ago. tfFa t4&s ID EW
The island is one of the most beau
tiful bits of, land that dot the bay
ginia. 1t, has a population of about
1900 persons, who make their living
largely by catching the famous Tan
gier oysters, crabs, fish and diamond
back terrapin, with which the sur
rounding waters ( abound. Seven.
tenths of the soft crabs shipped from
Crisfield, Md, to all parts of the coun
try are caught in the waters Of Tan
gier.
Much of the history of the island
is lost previous to the year 1872. But
in the War of 1912 the British troops,
on their way to Baltimore, halted
there on what were then called the
camp grounds-a tract long since
claimed by the inroads of the bay.
During the stay of the British To-
cal preacher named Joshua Thomas
was invited to preach to the men.
Without fear he roundly upbraided the
British commander, General Ross. for
his intention to destroy Baltimore,
and informed him that he would be
killed. Students of history know that
the prediction came true.
Bright With Gardens and Paint.
The Tangier of today is about five
miles long and three7quarters of a
mile in width The main street of the
town is banked on each side with
clean, whitewashed ratings and tall
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
New School Rulldinu.

Usage in Mitchell county Is a town
of less than 5000 inhabitants. Con.
tract has been awarded there for a
new grammar school. The general con
tract calls for about $4,000. BY the
time heating. light, plumbing. wiring.
etc., has been provided and the build
ing shall have been furnished the to-
tai will reach somewhere near SIS, 900.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

Warden Sanders of the Iowa state
renitentiary is advocating five
thousand acre farm for the use OF
paroied prisoners. This scheme was
endorsed by Mrs Maude Ballington
Booth In her lecture at the oskaloosa
Chautauqua.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

I'M Dubuque Telegraph Herald: BE
cause OF the scarcity or money" is
the reason most frequently assigned
by opponents why this or that i'm.
prnyement should not be made. 1t is
an old cry and in great majority OF
instances Is made to cover up the real
cause or the opposition.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
Palatial Farm House.

o. West, who lives near Paulina,
has just completed a new home on his
fsrmmIae has F$35,0O0' invested In the
buildings andt lis spending consider
able money on the grounds; havingi
laid outcome park ein which some 500
evergreens have been planted,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

I'm the WOODEN and worsted indus
tries there was asdecrease from 1905
to 1914 in the total amount of wool us
ed, the consumption of domestic wool
decreasing from $40, 602,279 pounds
or by 14.2 per cent, while that of for
eign wool increased from 164 ,153,0Si
pounds to 16S,099, 6S5 pounds or by D.
per cent. -
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

Knoxville Express: Eliminate
from travelling carnival or street fail
the gambling. the suggestive and i'm
moral shows, and the booze-fighting
and it would be as fiat as brass banf
without base drum or horns.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

The inclement weather has been the
only thing that has seemed to inter
fere with the securing of fine success.
The audiences have been as large and
even better than the average of form
err years AS far as possible, people
from the surrounding country have
been coming in and in some cases
quarters have been secured here for
the ten days New Sharon, Cedar and
Fremont have sent good delegations.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
A Helnnneet.

Johns wife is a wonderful help to
him."
"Yes?"
why, she let's him do all the house.
work and does away with the neces.
sity Of hiring maid"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

Under its new ownership the Col
fax Clipper has gotten back where it
belongs, in the Republican column.
w. r. Dutton will prove worthy sue.
eessor of Ham Robinson.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

An eastern paper observes that
we recognized Carranza some months
ago, and now we know him. This is
another proof of the truthfulness of
the old saying: Familiarity breeds
contempt"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

Electricity and liquid air are
used in Quarrying operations in Ger
many to save explosives. Electricity
make the sparks which sets off the
explosive mixture. -
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

Figure heads on boards of direct
ors are the bane of any institution.
Those who do not take enough inter
est in the affairs of the work at hand
TO. at least attend meetings, ought to
have the good sense to resign.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
A DIstInctIon.

Brown is independently wealthy.
is he pot!" sb.s IT, es.tt.e5i''
Hes wealthy enough. but as 10,
being independent TWell, you know.
Of course. that he's married.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
THE RETURN OF
THE FAVOR|TEs
WHITE HUssARs WILL BE At
cHAUTAUoUA TOMORROW.
UNKNOWN JEW IN MORNING
Home Talent Again Made Good Yes
terday. The co'anseIOs Please
Audiences. Mikado is the
Bill for Tonight.

Tuesday was a day of clear weather
and after the recent rains it was thor
oughly enjoyed. The lecture by DR..
Stanley L. Krebs was continuation
Of his Monday afternoons lecture, but
in this case, the interpretations we're
given. These lectures have been on
the subject of Spiritualism and the
proper basis of their work. ''s
Dr. Krebs treats his subject from
a religious viewpoint and is practical
in his statements All OF his talks are
the results of Investigations along Che
line Of Psychological research. ''4
y s' Ate en- 81 Session. e. u.. ="
The FIRST interuption to the even
flow of the program was experienced
on Tuesday ,afternoon when twas nee
essary to draft local talent on account
of the 2ron.arrivaT Of the Colangelos
Players. The time of the iprelude] was
taken up by Misses Williams rand
Bussey in Community singing, a Vio-
lmssolo by Harold Barnett and "a vocal
| solo by, Miss Martha. Fox, Both q Sc
lections were, given encores,.n, .,
Il
| The lecture by Dr. George Writefeld
Ray, on Through Five Republics on
Horseback was given in the costume
of a gentleman cowboy of Argentina.
The lecture was descriptive of the
countries of South America, the habits
and manners of the people and the
vast possibilities of the continent as
to commercial trade and resources.
After the lecture the Colangelos
came on for postlude and on account
of the lack of baggage were obliged to
play in their travel clothes.
b,a ,scsaaEvenirs Session. .z,cl
Prior TO. the, evening eoReertl Miss
Sarah Williams and Miss BusssN, again
lied the audience in the singing ,offi the
|" odd Time Songs" The COMPANY, of
fSColangeios' PLAYERS comprfsed" a band
and orchestra Of ten pieces, With Also
"a tenor and a soprano vocalist e1the
tenor Signof2 Anthony Guarino' had
splendid Voice and was recalled SEVERAL
timasdswhen he oremem bereds4 5'6itYer
n Threads Among the Gold" Much of
their work was from POPULAR opera,
but bore the, Italian mark of express
sion. me closing selection was a pop
: MAR 'ped6Iy 6f'Nationaf Airs! 3f""a
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
Stockholders Meeting.

neAnnual meeting of the Stockholders
Will be held at 400 o'clock on Thurs
day afternoon at the auditorium
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

The Ottumwa Courier prophesies
that at the rate they are coming
down in price, autos will soon be sold
In the ten cent stores, rg.7,.,. ,sra.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

THE Grinnell Herald maintains
that THE more dangerous man TO the
morals OF q community is the man
who drinks Vine and serves Il on his
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

The man on the corner says that
even the best Of fellows is always
battered little when the agent ap-
peals to shh good business sense.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
- Evening Session.,
EehautaaqGal Note!aso saHd ItesmTas::n

. The, Colangelos Players did not, ar
rive until $3.50 p, m, and the delay Vas
caused by a confusion Of train trGafinn con-
,nections. ' '..,' ,,1... ,',,,,os
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
aMovIEs IN SOUTH AMERICA.

Almost everybody goes to the 'nioy-
les Ia South America. They call them
"cireinnb" down there-but they are
mpfi2s Just the same, It Is one I'M
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

Some obseryant fellow has found
out that lot of church pillars don't
attend church when they are away on
their vacations.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

There are two things Oskaloosa
ought to have; good water all the
time, and a fire engine to protect
property.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

With 300 pounds avoirdupois to
his credit. Editor Martin of the He'd
rick Journal says: A fat man doesn't
mind being wall flower.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

The Boone New-Republican says
sto live in Iowa means to live in about
the healthiest place on earth.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

One trouble with watch dog is
its tendency to see so much that does
not interest anyone else.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

Several, of the. talent have spoken
most highly Of the fine building Oska-
loosa has for an auditorium. DR., Ray
said he had been TO some twelve large
Chautauquas this season, but that for
a fine equipment this beats them all.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

The Abba Union tells of a citi.
zen who has been called to his long
rest" The Unions faith is commend.
able.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

In an emergency the local talent of
Oskaloosa is well worth hearing. in
the work done on Tuesday afternoon,
Erenditions by Mr.. Barnett and Miss
Fox was quite equal to that Of import
ed talent. ~ Sst;T1i fgr 1HA
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

table, rather than the map who doesn't
drink at all even If the latter doesn't
frown on the saloon"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

The use of our wasting water
powers win benefit every citizen OF
the United States
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
DIFFERENCE oE OPINION

Fairfield Ledger: The Big Four
fair was held at Eldon last week and
was a big success. Numerous Jeffer-
son county people attended.
- - -
Fremont Gazette: About twenty of
our citizens attended the Eldon fair
Friday and all were unanimous in
pronouncing IL punk.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

The baggage of the Colangelos Play
Iers did not arrive until 1880 p. m. but
they gave their evening concert never
the-less in full dress. They had con-
siderable trouble in reaching Oskaioo-
.sa.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17

The hand that carries food to the
mouth can also carry disease germs.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-08-17
Bricht With Gardens and Paint.

The Tangier Of today is about five
miles long and three-quarters of a
mile in width The main street of the
town is banked on each side with
clean, whitewashed ratings and tall
Putnam patriot., 1916-07-07
World of Sports

By breaking even July 4th Putnam won two out of three ,of the week end games.
 Saturday afternoon the Colonials of Providence were easy spicking and Putnam had mo trouble in winning ' to 8.
 Tuesday morning sthe A. 0. team of Southbridge were unable,to solve Chet Arthur's deliveries and only connected for five safeties, one or two of them being of the scratch variety. Putnam in the meantime pounded out IA hits taking the game 12 to 4. Arthur is on Connie Mack's string of recruits and looked like good material. Both teams played erroress ball.
 In the afternoon, ,as generally happens, Southbridge won on their own grounds s to before a large holiday crowd that made Putnam jealous, for if the truth be told the game is not getting gilt edged support in this city.
 If plans go through there will be a game in Putnam next Sunday and Southbridge will again be the oppos- ing team. Work has been started to make ball park of the old fair grounds south of the city. The neigh borhood has been canvassed d,and none of the dwelers object to the sport Sun day afternoons. The management feels confident under these conditions that the games will not be objected to.
Putnam patriot., 1916-07-07
PUTNAM CONN., FRIDAY,
COMMON COUNCIL

The date of the regular meeting of the common council falling on Fourth ot July the meeting was held Nednes. day night instead. Most of the busi- ness transacted was Of a routine nature.
 The report of the captain of police showed that for the month of June there were - arrests, of which IA were for inioxieation. Six prisoners were sent to jail. One door was found open md lights were out 844 hours. The report showed that Sl00 worth of goods had been stolen, none Of which has been recovered.
 Building permits were granted Waiter harte, Grove street; Noble Hall, South Main street, and Archie LaCroix.
 The matter of purchasing helmets for the firemen was referred to fire committee with power to act. New lights are Co be installed on Mechanics and Milton streets, and curbing is to be laid on Wilkinson. Providence and Maynard streets. J. F, Sabin has the contract for this latter work.
 Wilcox Brothers were awarded the contract to lay new sidewalks on the city property on Smith street John C. Johnson was appointed temporary chairman of the highway committee in the absence of Mir. Davis.
 Although the police committee fla vofS an increase in the pay of the po- lice force, they did not think Il wise to grant 1t as the appropriation would have to be exceeded.
 With the exception of one bill that the mayor thinks has aIready been paid, all bills were ordered paid. The meeting adjourned until June 10 when they will consider the matter of exten- sion of sewer
Putnam patriot., 1916-07-07
NEW POSTOFFICE Government Rejects All Bids on PrO-
 posed Building
Sudden Change of Plan Puzzles Citizen

Sudden Change of Plan Puzzles Citizens
 Are we to have a new post office building and if so when and where, has been a Hive topic of conversation since it was announced that the gov ernment has rejected .al bids for the building for which plans were made.
 The withdrawal was announced in letters to Postmaster Gilman and to k. NJ. Wheaton of the ,Wheaton Building X Lumber company, one of the bidders. The reason given in the ters concerning the site were under consideration.
 Just what the unexpected move sig nifies is a mystery. No further infor- nation has been .obtainable. There is nothing but conjecture and this takes a variety of turns.
 Some of our citizens are of the opin- ion that it will be some years before the new building is erected some be- lieve that the government is consider ing a new site; others believe that it only means a short delay. The fact is no one knows what the situation is but there are many expressions of sat- isfaetion from those who believe that Putnam will never have d new post office building atsthe corner of Grove and South Main streets.
 A represep tative of the concern that had the lowest bid was in Putnam last week and expected to put men to work immediately as evidenced by the fact that teams and men were hired and arrangements made for suoletting part of the work. It was then expected that by this time actual work would have already been begun. No one knows but ,govergment officials why the sudden change and they are not making explanations at present.
Putnam patriot., 1916-07-07
TOWN SCHOOLS Superintendent Files Makes Report on
 Conditions Some designations. Teachers Do Good Work and Are Loyal

The following report was given out Monday by Superintendent Harold W. Files of the schools in Putnam: To the School Committee:
 l submit herewith my report of the schools for June.
 Folle wing is list showing the mum. bers promoted and the numbers held in the different grades in the elemen' tary graded schools of the town. In the Hist of "repeaters" there are at least twenty pupils whose deficiency is due more to loss Of time during the year than to lack of ability. In the list of "promotedn there are at least fifteen who have completed Il second year in the grades from which they are promoted.
 Those who have been held for ar. rearages due to loss of time will be given chance to discharge all work arrearages before the schools reopen in September.