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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
FAILED TO LOOK AHEAD.
A sIunder That Has Brought Many q
Family to Grief.

Family to Grief.
In the American Magazine a writer
says:
"a man engaged in business in one
Of the trades or professions is strong
and healthy. and his earnings are ade-
quate to meet the needs Of himself and
family and lay little by to combat the
proverbial rainy day,
TN trying to make good appear
ance among his friends he lives up to
his income, sells the birthright Of his
family for mess Of pottage in order
to crafty his vanity or procrastinating
habits. He is strong and the future
seems long way off.
Eventually on account of accident
or disease he leaves the scene Of action,
and his wife and a number Of small
children must face the gloomy days of
the future unassisted by a bank ac-
count or life insurance policy simply
because he failed to look ahead.
Another man has mortgage upon
his property. and he soliloquizes in this
manner: Il shall meet the interest and
next year begin paying of the mort
gage The years pass, the mortgage is
foreclosed, and he realizes when too
late that he failed to look ahead.
Still another man lived upon the
principal Of his physical bank account.
He failed to bank energy and conserve
health in the form Of proper physical
exercise and careful hygienic living.
and exacting nature foreclosed by strik.
ing her victim with apoplexy-"
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25

| INDIANA CHAPLAIN
EXPLAINS HIS
Called Up to Do Many Things
Besides Looking After the
Spiritual Interests of
His Regiment.
n

One Of the popular men in the Third
Indiana regiment, stationed at Mer-
cedes, Tex, is the Rev. Fred Thorn
burg, who Is the regimental chaplain
and the pastor Of the First NJ. e.
church Of Decatur. Chaplain Thorn
burg's tent has library, desk and a
whole lot Of things crowded into a
small space. But he Is so busy that lie
does not have much time to enjoy its
comforts.
1.-The primary duties of a chaplain
are, of course. looking after the spirit
ual interests in his regiment said
Chaplain Thornburg. There are other
duties, however, that are placed upon
him. He is the regimental postmaster
and hence has varied experience
along lines that only a postmaster can
have. think few observations re-
garding the mail would not be amiss to
our friends back home.
Letters to soldier should be ad-
dressed clearly to his company and
regiment, not forgetting the state from
which the regiment comes-thus,
John Brown, Llano Grande, Texas,
Company a, Third Indiana Infantry.
There are the First, Second and Third
Indiana regiments, the First, Second
and Third Minnesota regiments, the
Third Texas and the Fourth and Fifth
Nebraska regiments in this camp, so
that unless mail is distinctly addressed
there is sometimes great difficulty in
locating the soldier for whom 1t is in
tended.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
Aitchinq to a Star.

Many people interpret the familiar
phrase Hitch your wagon to star
as being an injunction to aim high
Emerson, who introduces this expires
sion In his essay on civilization meant
no such thing. He says his imagina
tion Is greatly stirred by the waves II
an engine could be built which would
accumulate all the power of the waves.
since the tide makes the waves and the
moon makes the tide. we could use this
enormous power to run our manufac-
tories and move our wagons. Thus we
would hitch our wagon to a star
Professor John Erskine at Chautauoua
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
Describes a Hike.

Our correspondent at Selma, Tex
writes:
Through land of cotton the First
brigade. Illinois infantry. is tramping
along today. On an arching road be-
tween great fields tipped with white
as If by fakes of snow the Chicago In.
fantrymen are hiking and singing.
They are on their way to Landa's
park, thirty-three miles from Camp
Wilson. region Of lakes and wood.
land which forms the Texas notion of
fairyland. This afternoon and tonight
the First, Second and Third regiments
will pitch pup tents at Selma, and
early tomorrow the long eighteen mile
leg to the land O. Landa will be COM
pleted.
Dixie Is the marching song, the
whistling song today. Here IL the real
southland, breathed by the winds
which sweep over fields Of cotton. It
y q different landscape from the
rocky, near mountainous, almost trop-
1cal region On the rad to L4ou
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
canton's City Of the Dead,

In Canton, about eighty miles from
Hongkong, there is place known as
the City Of the Dead. There are 1914
small houses. in each Of which corpse
Is lodged, at the rate OF So FOR the
first three months and then at re-
duced rate until the geomancers en-
ployed by the relatives of the dead
person decide when and where the
corpse shall be buried. Silk or paper
lanterns and imitation fruit are hung
from the roof There are screens in
each room between the door and the
coffin. Tea fruit and any other kind
Of food which the dead person liked
when On earth are placed on an altar
before the coffin each morning There
are cardboard servants standing about
to wait on him with pipes or cardboard
cups OF tea There are also two hand
some paper females placed there to
guide his spirit on the way to heaven
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
Dive the Army Horses.

Invisible horses will be an adjunct
to the American army if Uncle Sam
fights with Mexico or any other coun-
try.
They're making them invisible now
ut Camp Jones, just east OF Douglas.
Conspicuous gray horses are treated
with dye that darkens them to such
color they're almost invisible at 800
yards or more on the deserts OF Ari-
iona or Mexico.
In the low desert hills you can some
times see man sitting on nothing and
galloping through the air. You know
he's on horse, Of course, but you
can't see the horse
Veterinary Coleman Nockolds Of the
First cavalry started dyeing horses.
They were the first dyed for United
States army use.
In 1905 an effort was made to intro
duce the system in this country. FOL
lowing its successful use by the British
army against the Beers in South Afri-
ca. But the war department notified
the veterinaries. There are no paints
on hand for this purpose" and the plan
was dropped.
Nockolds and Veterinary 4. L. Ma
son Of the Sixth field artillery have
dyed a number Of mounts at Camp
Jones with good results. Gray horses
are colOred so they can't be identified
in group Of six pulling gun.
The dye lasts until the horses begin
shedding hair, then II must be renewed.
But its simple operation, and the
animal can be dyed and driod in IN
hour. Generally he sets sscsnd coat
to give him q more even coloe.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
War Game on Border.

The game of war is now being
played by hundreds of regulars and
national guardsmen in the Brownsville
district of the Mexican border patrol.
The enactment of one of the most
elaborate maneuvers in the solution Of
war problems since the 'red" and
"blue" armies demonstration in New
England few years ago was start
ed simultaneously from Point Isabel,
twenty miles from Brownsville, on the
gulf coast, and San Benito, twenty
miles north Of Brownsville. The "in-
vading army" which figuratively has
landed in force on the gulf coast, is
marching inland to capture" San Be-
nito. The resisting forces, almost
brigade, which has been stationed at
San Benito. have been thrown into the
field to protect the town from the in
vaders. Colonel Robert L. Billiard is
in command of the San Benito brigade.
The invaders are the First and Sec
Ond Virginia infantry, who We're sent
by motor truck to Point Isabel under
command of Colonel William J. Perry.
They camped at Point Isabel after exc
cutting a maneuver to the coast. where
they prevented an imaginary enemy
from landing and marching to Browns
vile. 1t is twenty miles on an air line
from Point Isabel to San Benito.
All military tactics with the prin-
eiples Of marching and combat are be-
ing fully tried out by the commanding
officers. Brigadier General James PAR
ker, commanding at Fort Brown. Is
the invading army.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
Always Buy a Money Order.

I'VE also have the field hospital the
signal corps, ambulance companies No.
and 9 and Batteries a, B and c. All
of these should bear the distinct desig
nation Indiana. not Ind or IT, to be
absolutely sure Of delivery. Never put
money in letter. Buy postoffice
money order. an express order. bank
draft, or send check. There are
chances of mail getting lost, and mon
ey cannot always be traced. Care In
this matter may not only save money.
but save from disappointment, home
sickness and anxiety at both ends of
the line.
1.-The Third regiment also gives the
exchange into the care Of the regi-
mental chaplain. The outdoor serv-
ices on the Sabbath and at other times
are full of inspiration. Last Sunday
we had regimental service at 7:3O
o'clock in the morning. Holy impress
sions are made by the Spirit under
these conditions when he would not
get the attention of many Of these men
and boys in their own towns. The
consciousness that at the time we
meet here there are all over the dear old
Hoosier State thousands who lift hands
of prayer for the boys on the border
has wonderful uplift in it for us.
Every Saturday evening distribute
Sunday school leaflets for the lesson Of
the day following, and it is a Joy to
note the eagerness with which the
boys receive these leaflets.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
Think OF 1T
10000 Persons Publicly Recommend
Our Remedy. Some Are cresco


Our Remedy. Some Are cresco
People.
Over one hundred thousand have
recommended Doan's Kidney Pills,
For backache, kidney. urinary ills.
Forty thousand signed testimonials
Are appearing now in public print.
Some Of them are Cresco people.
Some are published in Cresco.
No other remedy shows such proof.
Follow this Cresco mans example.
julius Kaatz 129 w. Fifth Ave..
Cresco. says: Il can hardly describe
the misery endured from backache.
The pains were very severe in the
small of my back and for days at .
time. I couldn't walk with q straight
back. The action Of my kidneys was
irregular and the kidney secretions
were highly colored. I got Doan's
Kidney Pills from Clemmer's Drug
Store. and one box cured me Of the
attack"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
cured Mr.. Kaatz. Foster-Milburn Co..
Props. Buffalo, N. 7.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
Don't Be Enyious.

Crush all envy out of your heart. The
envious person is in pain upon all oc-
casions which ought to give him pleas
ure. The relish of his life is lost, and
the objects which administer the high
est satisfaction to those who are ex-
empt from this passion give the quick
est pangs to persons who are subject
to It. All the PROJECTIONS of their fel
low creatures are odious. Don't be
envfOus
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
A Well Pleased Man,

"Why don't you get married, colo
nelY
II an not % cruel. 1t would make
one happy and a hundred unhappy
Fliegende Blaetter.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
envfous.
Its Speed,

"The fact that Aunt Jennie has a
bad cold does not seem to affect her
talking capacity in the least"
Il noticed she had considerable
hoarse power left"-Baltimore Amer
lean.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25

Quicksilver IL thirteen and q half
lines heavier than water.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
Lydon's Stations

Lyd0ns Stations
Come and see our stations at the
home barn on the Vernon road, only
five blocks south of the city water
works. Percheron, Clyde, Belgian and
two high class trotters.
3S-tf M. P. LYDON.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
See II
Before You
Buy IL

It's like buying a pig in a poke to
pay for lumber you haven't seen.
We can sell you lumber as low as
you can buy it at long distance.
And you have the advantage Of
seeing it before you pay for it. We
handle and strongly recommend for
all exposed surfaces
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
The Sanlac Sell
1T KEEPS MILK PURE.

1t ably protects the milk pure ,yhen i " tcrs
the bottle - from shifting dL-t. co:..;.-L with
finger OK fork and from I'll germs.
The San Lac Seal has an ample finger b ~ that
10 not the part that touches the r:iR, hrst yhich
extends over and protects the mouth II Inc aottle
Send US postal and ne 4ciH send q 20 ~ IL er-
plain It 'ctthout your incur71Eg d3!u >.nn''"-.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25

Well improved 24O-acre farm, in first
class shape, close to Howard Center.
Inquire Of o. J. McHuCH,
51u Cresco, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25
WHITE PINE

the genuine old-fashioned struc-
tural wood that has stood the test of time
wherever used. It does not sag, twist,
warp, shrink, swell or rot, even after CEN
turies of exposure, to the full brunt of tho
weather. 1t takes paint perfectly too.
You'll like to work with White Pine
The soft, yielding grain saves time
and effort and doesn't dull your tools.
You can buy cheaper woods but none Of
equal economy, length of service con-
sidered.
See us on lumber. If we haven't what
you want, we can soon get it.
ALEXANDER
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-08-25

We are now l'.~ir'G a
PERI ectly} MILAN e
Machl,e, ala & i: is
absolutely lnpos, ible for
any dust G; dir !, get
into the MILK WhI:~ +, ing
mil K { d lit il | hi S
machine, we ase TOW
enabled to supply you
with a far Better Quality
OF Milk than ever here
tofore
Give Us a Trial
Henry Schlader
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05
Virginia Greatest
Soapstone State

In the production OF soapstone the
United States ranks first among all
countries and Virginia produces about
twenty times as much as the four
other producing States-Maryiand
North Carolina. Rhode Island and
Vermont. The waste from breakage
in quarrying. saving into slabs, manu-
featuring and Anal transportation is
50 great as to render success In the
industry a matter OF skillful manipu-
lAtion- The value OF the stone is In
largo measure proportionate to the
work done upon It, In the rough II
Is valued at 81 or less ton. but when
sawed into sia bs It's value Ia Increased
to about SIS. and when made into
laundry tubs II may attain value OF
about $50 a ton. The production OF
soapstone and tale in the United States
is steadily increasing. according to the
United States Geological Survey, De-
partment OF the Interior. In 1900 II
was 27.943 short tons, in 1910 1t was
15o,716 tons, and In 1915 IL was 1885,
s91 short tons.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05
CONDITIONS UNUSUALLY
SOUND AND CONDUCIVE
TO LARGE BUSINESS
SOUTHERN PAYS OUT
BIG SUM IN SOUTH

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
Washington, d. c., Nov. 4.-For
every dollar paid to the Southern Rail-
way by the people OF tho South dur
ing September, 1915, the Southern
paid out in the South t1.0s, according
to figures announced today by Comp
troller A.. H. Plant.
The Southern disbursed during the
month for labor, material. supplies
and other purposes. $5,712,56S, of
which s4,s4s.51s. or 1861 per cent
was paid to Individuals and industries
s3iS,ss5 IN excess OF the total moneys
tation purposes.
For improvements 10 its roadway
and structures. the Southern spent
sl,1e6.653.6o IN Septem Der. 1915. as
against s452.637.02 during Septem ber
1915; during the three months ended
September so. s3.35a.s029z as against
sl,soi ,479.91 in 1915.
Gross revenue for September, 1915.
was s6.527,904 An increase over
1918 OF s79s.2s5, or 1889 per cent
Operating expenses, taxes and uncol-
lectibIe railway revenue. exclusive OF
interest. rentals and other income
charges. were s4,e1e607. an increase
over 1918 OF $s20,2Sc. or 1854 per
cent For the three months, gross
revenue was s16,506.oeo. an increase
over 1als OF s2.07Z,2l5. or 1854 per
cent: operating expenses. taxes and
unco!lectible railways revenues, were
sl3.363.T6 an increase over 1915 OF
81 40 sal, or 1877 per cent
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05
UNUSUAL ACTIVITY IN
MOVING AND BUILDING q
FOLLOWS PROHIBITION
SOUTHERN LIVE
STOCK SERVICE

Especial to The Richmond virginian-)
Asheville, n. c., Nov. 4.-Schedules
for special live stock trains. recently
placed in effect by the Southern Rail-
way give stock growers OF East Ten
nessee, Western North Carolina. and
Southwestern Virginia a daily fast
service to Eastern. Virginia and
Southern markets and to Virginia
feeding grounds
Trains leaving Chattanooga 3 A NJ
Bristol A III. and Gate City, Va,
A NJ, are consolidated at Morristown
leaving 1901 P. NJ. and arriving Ashe-
Vile P. NJ. Trains leaving Brevarc
A NJ, arrive Asheville 10:45 A. M.
and leaving Bryson A NJ, arrive
Ashevjlle $50 p. N. Trains leave
Ashevtlle 6 P. NJ. arriving A NJ
Spencer, where stop Is made for feed
water and st.
Train leaving Mountain City. Tenn.
p. NJ, arrives Morristown ais A
NJ. Asheville 11:15 A. NJ, Spencer
A. NJ. Stations between Asheville ant
Salisbury are served by train leaving
Asheviile 4 A. M. arriving Spencer
p NJ.
Leaving Spencer at 1850 p. NJ, stool
trains arrive Richmond $3.50 A. NJ.
Manassas 4 A. NJ. and Potomac yards
6 A. II. From Manassas train leaves
1880 A II. for feeding ground points
on the Harrisonburg branch.
Stock for Southern markets leave
Asheville 4 80 P. NJ, arriving Spartan
burg 1890 P. NJ, and Columbia 8 A
NJ.
Full Information will be furnished
by F. L. Word. live stock agent At.
lanta, Ga, or by any station agent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05
ALBERTA NOTES.

Alberta, Va. Nov. 4-Ghosts and
witches were about In town on Tues
c1av night and their merriment created
quite a senss ton. They visited all the
stores and public places and last seen
at the home of Sidney Moore where
they parttci pated IN games ana other
entertainment.
The younger ghosts and witches
convened ar the home OF Mrs Garland
Mitchell where they spent the even
ing entertained at games and refresh
ments
Frank Bragg. manag ger, Of the Al
days with his brother. DR. F. W. Bragg
f. G. Bagley. Richard Bagley and
l. T Bagley. of Kenbridge, spent
Sunday with DR. and Mrs, r. w. Bragg
Or and Mrs E Hale Connolly at
tended the Sea board Air Line Rail
way Medical Association, IN Jackson
Vile Fla this week.
= s Barrow. ". H. Cralle. J, r
Organ. ". s Barrow and j. e, Graf
ton. Jr.. attend Dutch supper IN
Kenortdge on Monday night.
]. O. Edwards, tobacconist, Of this
place. spent Sunday with friends in
South Boston.
Misses Ellen Barrow and Pauline
JOlnSCA. OF .. r, L., VISITED kQsl1
parents on Sunday and Monday.
A. II. Perry and J. E. Grafton, Jr.
spent the weekend in Richmond
Mrs. Watt Harrison, of Octagon,
moved into our town on Tuesday and
will make her future homo here.
The successful Dutch supper given
by the Alberta Tobacco Board OF
Trade. has been the chief topic Of the
people In this community for the past
few days.
Tho contractors have begun work on
the new Methodist church, and ara ex.
pecting to have same completed by
early spring. The construction is OF
brick and will be one Of the most
modern churches in this part Of the
State when completed The first cost
will be about $1,000.
Willie Barlow. OF Richmond, has &C
cepted . position with his father, w
B. Barlow, OF this place
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05
WILL ISSUE BULLETIN
ON PRACTICAL TEACHING
illustrated Lectures On Agriculture
and Rural Life Problems At
Radford Normal

Radtord. Nov. about Nov Is a
Normal School bulletin, entitled
Principles OF Teaching Made Prac-
teal" for the use OF teachers and
teachers Institutes will be ready for
distribution This bulletin was pre-.
pared by Prof. j Z. Avent, head OF the
department Of education OF the Nor
maj School. and Will be sent free tc
ans one on request
A series OF Illustrated lectures or
agriculture rural education, santa
ton. history and natural scenery f.
being given in the auditorium by Pro,
lessor W. E. Gilbert These lectures
are based en- Keystone slides pre-
pared especially for use OF educai!ona
institutions
The various classes have already
begun work on the "Radnor." the stu.
dent annual. which shows the various
activities and interests OF the Norma
school The annual will net be pub,
lished before rext May.
DR.. J p Mcconnell will. on ths
night OF November 10. deliver an ad
dress before the Negro Organiza tor
Society OF Virginia at tie annual State
meeting, which will be held in Ros
noke. The subject OF the address I,
The Present orporturitv OF the
Negro In Virginia "
or Tuesday night, October sfs
celebration under the direction Of the
local W c. T L. vas held In TIE All.
dltorium. The program consisted OF
songs recitations and explanation o.
the chief features 81 tire present pro.
hioition law and the history OF the
W, c. T L. work in the state.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05
| SHOW VIRGINIA APPLES
IN SOUTHERN CITIES
1915 Apple Show Will Be In Roanoke
December ST.; Then Else
where In South.

Two or more cities OF the South are
to have the opportunity OF a great
apple show this season. The Virginia
Horticultural Society through its sec
Rotary. w. P. Massey. announces that
the prize winnings of its big annual
apple show will be shown in Southern
cities instead Of in New York and
other cities Of the East as heretofore.
The 1916 apple show of Virginia
will be held at Roanoke. Deem Der
ST., In the big new auditorium which
will enable growers to stage q record
breaking exhibit And there Is now
every indication that il will be. as the
Increase of several hundred dollars In
the cash prizes is having a magic eff
feet. the entries now being much
larger than any previous season.
Ntrginia's winning again the great
sweepstakes prize ct the International
Shippers Association at Niagara Falls
in August in competition with apples
from England, Canada and every sec
ton OF the United States mas given
the apples of this State a wonderful
boost. 1t has caused a big influx Of
buyers, many Of them from new ter
ritory.
However, the South Will continue to
take considerable part of Virginia s
apples IT Is for the development of
these Southern markets that these ex-
hibits are TO be changed,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-11-05
ALBERTA LEAF MARKET
HAS ITS BANNER WEEK
Expect To Sell Million and
Half

Alberta. Va, Nov 4-This has been
the banner week for the tobacco
market, in quantity. quality and prices
Each day the increase has been notice
able and yesterday sales amounted to
more than 10000 pounds. The quality
has been improving and the prices
have been higher this week than any
time since the opening OF the market
Prices are ranging from six TO sixty
dollars per hundred. The doubling
Thomases are now convinced that AL
berta is determined to have a live
market sufficient evidence has been
shown to warrant this conclusion,
Several OF the markets have had
representatives on the floors this week
and they did not hesitate TO commend
the prices and predict that the market
was here for good and always. The To-
bacco Board OF tt ade thought IN the
beginning, that II one million pounds
could be sold this season, It would as
sure A1berta's market but at the pre-
sent rate the sales will amount one and
a half million pounds
The farmers are thoroughly pleased
with the prices and are rejoicing that
they have market where they can
sell their tobacco and return home the
same day.