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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21
, Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican
Alden, June PA peculiarly sad
death occurred Friday at the home Of
Rob Zeisman when the young son, II
years Of age, died as a result Of rheu-
matism. He was a bright. promising
lad. A short time ago his brother, IS
years Of age, died under somewhat
similar circumstances. The funeral
was held Sunday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Christensen sold her
farm of eighty acres, about three and
one half miles southeast Of Alden, at
$3.50 per acre. She will return to her
town residence. Mr.. Blackmore bought
the place.
Mr.. Chris Heinzaroth purchased
eighty acres near by at about the same
time
The delegates from Alden to the dis
trict Epworth League convention left
Tuesday morning to return Thursday. A
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21
"WoMAN WITH THE HOE"
Woodbury. County Farmers Wife Seeks
Divorce and AIimony.


Sioux City. June 21.--It is theme
for a poem on The Woman With the
Hoe" Mrs. indie Johnson Crawford,
wife Of George A. Crawford. Concord
township farmer was forced to do a
mans work in the field, besides doing
washings for Leeds families, in order
to support herself and children, she de-
clares in her bill for a divorce, filed
yesterday. She asks for a decree and
$4,000 aimony.
Crawford, she alleges. was so cruel
to her and the children that their old
est child Hilda Crawford, now Mrs.
Cyphers, and an oldest son, Jay C.
Crawford, Is years old, were forced to
leave home.
Mrs. Crawford asserts that besides
working in the fields as a farm hand
she drove to market with the products
raised on their forty acre tract, In or
der to get money to support herself
and the children.
She declares that Crawford fire.
quently accused her of improper in
timacy with other men, in the presence
of their children and strangers, and
that he cursed her continuously.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21
NEARLY WILD WITH
BURNING ITCHING
Eczema. From Hands to Elbows One
Mass. Could Not Put Hands in
Water, Could Not Sleep.
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

MY daughter was poisoned by salt and
Il turned into eczema and from her hands
70 her elbows was one mass of red, burning.
itching erupt4ons. 1t began with rash
which was Of such a burning itching nature
that at times she was nearly wild. For
many weeks sbe could not put her hands in
water and she could not sleep.
''she suffered intensely for several weeks
and tried wrinsns towels out Of hot water
and putting . rubber sheet across her. but
she wasn't helped. TIE Doctor said to try
Cutscra Soap and Ointment l did and
tho itching and burning left her, and used
four boxes Of C4,ticura Ointment together
with the Cutic,rs Soap and she was COM
pletely healed" tsigned) Mrs. Ida Brown.
1919 Esgiesson Ave, Chicago. lii. 0rt. e.
1915.
Sample Each Free by Mail
With 32-p SKIN Book on request. Ad-
dress postcard ''Cuticura, Dept. T, Bes-
ton.s Sold throughout the world
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21
APPRECIATE THEIR PRIEST.
Fort Madison Churchman Gets Sub
stantial Gifts in Silver Jubilee.

Fort Madison, June 21.-Rev. A. j
Zaiser was paid a CLOWN gtribute by
members of the congregations of tbs.
three Catholic churches of the city and
others citizens in the observance of the
twenty-fif anniversary of his ordina-
ton at st. Joseph's church Sunday.
Large donations Of money were
Sranted the pastor by members of the
congregation, Knights OF Columbus anc
other associations connected with the
church. In all total of about $2.03s.7S
was in the gifts. Members of the con-
sregation rendered the largest amount,
giving about $1,000
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21
SERUM COMPANY SUED.
Triple Complaint Against Sioux City
CORPORATION

Sioux City. June 21.--An action tc
have the Standard Serum Company
at the stock yards, declared a bank
rupt was flied in United States cour,
yesterday by the Akron Milling Com
pany Sacks Bros. Packing Company
and William Watson. The three firms
jointly hold accounts against the SER
UNI company for s574.l4, the petition
states
Officers of the company are charged
by the petitioners with preferring the
firms debts in allowing the First Ma
tional Bank to obtain an attachment
against it's property.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21
LEAPS TO DEATH.
Insane Man Jumps From Train and Is
Crushed by II.

Fort Dodge, June 21.-An unknown
man. being taken from Waterloo to
Cherokee TO be turned over to the
state hospital, left his guard a few
minutes. presumably on a trip to the
lavatory. a window at the end Of the
car was open and he jumped thru this.
A freight train following was noti-
fed to look for the body The crew
found the man still alive, with his skull
crushed, and with many other injuries.
He was taken to the Alden hospital
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21
MAsohs TO, LAY CORNERSTONE.
Alta Plans Ceremonies at Beginning
Of New $4,000 School.

Special to Times Republican.
Alta, June 21.-The grand lodge Of
Iowa Masons will lay the cornerstone
of the new 100000 school house in
Alta on the afternoon of June Is.
Grand Master Thomas Arthur will con-
duct the rituaiistic work. Following
that Hon. Carl F. Kuehnie, of Denison
will deliver an address. Joseph e.
Morcombe, editor of the American Free
Mason, is chairman Of the day,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21
Cons uItins a Lawyer.

THAT is my opinion. Twenty five
dollars, please
Il got the same opinion from another
lawyer and he charged me SIS"
"uh. You had no confidence in
him.
'N-no."
'Put you have in me?"
"f-yes."
Precisely. Our opinions are the
same, but the difference in the cost is
$50, And to have confidence in your
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21
CHINESE STUDENT ENLlsTs.
Oriental to Serve With Iowa Guards
on Border.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, June GA. H. Lee, 4
Chinese student from Honolulu, and
Louis G. Gonzales. native of Porto
Rico, were among the first students of
Highland Park College to enlist at
once upon the presidents order fo:'
mobilization. Ten students enlisted in
the national guard in the first forty
eight hours and the number is con-
stantly increasing. Arthur E. Wood
row, of Ottumwa, Highland Park star
athlete. is another recruit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21
MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS
NORTH BOJTND Ieav.

Is - &NOISI1 II f'OC1$D. LtdVe.
Twin Cities Mail daily. BIS a. m.
Mason City Mail lex. SUM-. 5:55 p. m.
Twin City Limited daily. 2:10 a. m.
Local Freight lex. Sun.).-.. s:30 a. m.
SOUTH BOUND.
St Louis and Kansas City ,
Mail daily -..-..... 5:45 p. m
Ookaloosa Express (ex.Sun0 s:15 a. m.
Ct. Louis and Peoria Linn
tied (daily, ........ 4:n1 m
lsocal Freight Tex. Sun.).... 700 a. m.
STORY CITY BRANCH.
Leave. Arrive.
so !. m. Stock Express
tex Sunday ..-...-. s:45 a. m.
. az :. Mtyes fev Sun A.So N
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21

Throw OF Colds and Prevent Grip.
When you feet cold coming on, take
Laxative Bromo Quinine. 1t removes
cause of colds and grip. Only one
Promo Quinine.' E. W. Groves sigma
ture on box. % cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-06-21

case is we'll worth $50. This war in
Europe is terrible affair, is it notw----
Philadelphia Ledger.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30
SOCIAL NEWS

Lancaster has been unusually gay
this week. several arge affairs going
to make up the round of ocial life.
TWO June brides who have Just come
to Lancaster to live, have been the
center OF interest and each has had
g ven in her honor a delightful af-
fair. Mrs. A. j. Gregory was the
honoree Thursday afternoon when
her sister-in-law, Mrs. j. f. Smith,
entertained at a large rook party.
Punch was served from a mammoth
block Of ice, cooled and refreshed the
guests on their arrival Score cards
were passed by the sturdy little
nephews OF the hostess, Masters James
Sioney and Billy Drake of Atlanta.
Mrs. Drake, who scored highest won
the first prize gold hatpin, Miss
Virginia Taylor cut the consolation,
a dainty handkerchief, while to the
bride Mrs. Smith presented the guest
of-honor prize, set Of crocheted
mats. After the games, ice cream and
cake wer served. Shasta daisies and
sweet peas were used throughout the
rooms.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30
DRY CREEK DOTS.

This section was visited by heavy
rains Sunday afternoon and several
report the land badly washed.
The crops are looking very promis.
ing at present Some of the forward
cotton has begun to bloom and the
first planting Of corn is ready to be
layed-by.
The health Of the community is ex.
cellent at present
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern McManus motor.
ed from Lancaster Sunday and spent
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ.
Robinson.
Mr. Roy Biggart Of Rock Hill is
spending a few days with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Biggart. Mr.. Big.
gart holds responsible position with
the Fennell Infirmary Of that place.
Mr. w. S. Cauthen visited his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Cauthen
Thursday afternoon.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

The Lancaster and Shiloh congre-
cations OF the Associate Reformed
Presbyterian Church entertained yes
terday in honor OF their pastor and
his bride, Rev. and Mrs. w. s. Patter-
son, who were married in York Wed
nesday evening. The A. r. P. manse
was the scene Of this happy gather
ing and many Lancastrians availed
themselves Of the opportunity Of wei
coming the bride nd extending best
wishes to the happy couple. The
guests were greeted at the front door
by Mrs. w. p. Robinson and Miss Flor
ence Robinson. in the receiving line
were the bride and groom, the other
ministers of the town and their
wives, Rev. and Mrs. e. Il. Hodges,
Rev. and Mrs. Hugh r. Murchison and
DR.. and Mrs. James H. Thayer; Miss
Nellie Patterson, sister of the groom !;
Mrs. Ira B. Jones, Mrs. w. H. Mllen
and Miss Betty jones. In the dining
room wer Mrs, p. NJ. Latham, Mrs.
Ira u. Jones, Jr., Mrs. w. D. Craig.
Mrs. ]. T. Wylie, Mrs. E. w. Sistare
Miss Virginia Taylor, Mrs. C. D.
Jones and Mrs. Allen Adams, who
welcomed the callers, and abevy OF
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

Mr.. A. Baker spent Sunday after
noon with Mr.. G. l.. Cauthen.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Mathis spent
Cauthen.
Mr.. Oscar Gamer and Miss Bessie
Mathis spent Sunday afternoon with
Miss May Bell Cauthen of the Oak
Ridge community
Mr.. w. S. Cauthen visited at the
home Of Mr.. r. ID. Sowell on Sunday
afternoon.
Mr.. f. II. Adams and Mr.. CASTOR.
of Flint Ridge, were visitors in this
community Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Cauthen spent
Sunday Sunday at Douglas.
Messrs. Jules Robinson and Jack
Williams were pleasant visitors at the
home of Mr.. j. w Mathis Saturday
night
Miss Alice Beckham is expected this
week on a visit to the home of Mr.. S.
A. Cauthen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Graham of Doug.
las visited Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Cauth.
en- Sunday.
Mr.. Ralph Cauthen was a pleasant
caller at the home of Mr.. Pete Big
gart Sunday afternoon
Mr.. w. n. CduLuen was in Lancas.
ter on business last Saturday.
Mr. Henley Johnson visited Mr.. G.
w. Cauthen Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bailey and
Miss Mamie Johnson were visitors at
the home Of Mr.. j. l.. Gamer Sunday
Miss Connie Mathis spent Saturday
night and Sunday with Mrs. o. f.
Mathis
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Williams and
Miss Alice Beckham spent Sunday
with the latter's sister, Mrs. Tom
! Walker, of Stoneboro.
Mrs. Fannie Flemons visited Mrs
Leila Cauthen Sunday.
Messrs. E. G.. Bell and T. p. Nc
Keown spent Sunday at the home o.
Mr.. Peter Biggart.
Mr.. w. J. Culp and family spen
Sunday with Mr.. l.. C. Bell and fam
lily Of Heath Spring
Mr.. land Mrs. Henry Duncan OF
Heath Spring spent Sunday with the
latters parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w
McMurray.
Master Reynolds Cauthen spen
Sunday with Master Olen Gamer.
FARM BOY.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

Little Miss Willie Locke Craw-
fords seventh birthday was the occa-
sion of joy to her friends and two
score Of them helped her celebrate it
Her mother, Mrs. r.. L. Crawford.
and several friends helped the young
sters make merry and they spent sew
eral hours at play. During the af-
ternoon dainty refreshments were
served.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

In onhor of their little cousins.
Misses Lucille White and Perry
Whitesides OF Rock Hill. Miss Mary
Cureton and Master Jack White EN-.
tcrtained a number OF their young
friends at q merry party Tuesday al
ternoon. They were assisted in en-
tertaining their guests by Misses
Elirieda Pcag, Mildred Cunningham,
Areleen Kelton OF Orange, Mass. and
Kitty Dunlap of Rock Hill. The chill
dren played until late afternoon,
when ices and cakes were served.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

pretty little girls served the ice
cream and cake. The dining room
was beautifully decorated and most
attractive was the table with hand
somme Cluny clSth. In the center
was big bowl of sweet peas. A
silver basket Of the same lovely flow
ers hrng down from the chandelier
and t;,l,c 3tTo2c,C:s radiated from it.
The vine-covered back porch was the
cool retreat in which Misse Craig,
J-nes and Latham served punch.
Cards were received from several
hundred callers by little Misses Re-
tecca Jones and Virginia Delhi.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30
DR.. M. r. Campbell

Registered Optometrist
and Manufacturing Optician.
ANDERSON, S. Z.
Standard Dug Co, local repre-.
sentatives. Take your broken lenses
and repairs to them for prompt anG
accurate work.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30
whenover You Need q General Tonic
Take Groves

The Old Standard Gfove's Tasteless
chill Tonic is equally valuable as
General Tonic beSadse 1t contains the
well Known tonic pIfperties Of QUININE
ond IRON. 1t agtsSn the Liver, Drives
out Malaria, B6riches the Blood and
Builds up the Whole System. 50 cents.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

". d: MAHRR. Tios. srUIS.s,
Norfolk q Western Rsiiwsy
JAMES RUSSELL. Gen Z Mssss~
Dsnyer d Rio Grsade Rsilrosd
4. N. SCHOYER. RssId.r, pte.. S,...
Psnnsyivanis Lines West
". 4. Seldom. Yies.P P,o.
Seabosrd Air Line Railway
A. ]. STONE. Wee Prssilssa
Erie Railroad
q. :, WAID. Hies-fr0. Q Css1 NJ
Ssnsst Csatrai Lace
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30
PERSONALS

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Miss Annie Neely Of Rock Hill is
visiting her sister Mrs. w. Presley
Robinson.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

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:.
= PERSONALS +
e. ;. II :. 5. + :. :, ;. y. !. - j 5, =. =.
Miss Annie Neely of Rock Hill is
visiting her sister Mrs. w Presley
Robinson.
Mr.. w. M. Stevens returned Thurs
day from trip to Cheraw. He will
leave on business trip Friday to
Marion.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Bridges and
family OF Heath Springs motored up
to Lancaster Sunday and spent the
day with Mrs. Mary McDow.
Miss Wilma White of Chester ar
rived today for visit 10 Miss Louise
Robinson.
DR.. S L. Allen spent Thursday in
Rock Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. II. Thompson of
Fort Worth, Texas, are spending a
week at tn home of Mr.. r. L. Craw-
ford.
Miss Birch Funderburk will leave
Saturday for Monroe and Rocking
ham, n. c., where she will spend
months vacation
Mrs. ] d. Hinson left for Colum-
bia Thursday to visit her son before
he leaves for duty on the Mexican
, border.
Mesrs. ]. c. Robinson of Lancas-
ter and R. E. Thompson Of Riverside g
returned Thursday from York where
Z they attended the stroup-Patterson
marriage
: Mr.. Tom Bennett and DR.. Rutledge
OF Heath Springs were business Wis
itors in ancaster Thursday.
Miss Hanna Bell Hirsch Of Char
lesion will arrive in the city Satur-
day to spend several days with rela-
tives
Miss Ruth Carnes will leave Sat
urday for Camden and Columbia for
a several days visit.
Mrs. L. Jacobson who has been
visiting In Lancaster for several DAYS
returned to her home in Kershaw
Friday.
Last Tuesday evening the youn.
men OF the city gave a most delight
ful dance in the Mackey opera house
In honor OF the many young VISITING
ladies. The music for the occasion
was furnished by the Charlotte or.
chestra.
Messrs Jack Nichols and Ed White
or Chester attended the dance in
this city Tuesday evening.
The patrons Of the Jacksonham
school district will meet in the Cen
tral school building Monday, July 8.
promptly at 100 P. M. to discuss
important school matters.
MISS jamie Green left this week 70
Join her sister. Mrs II. f. White at
savannah GA, where they will mako
thelr home for some time Mr.. White
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

Mr.. w. M. Stevens returned Thurs
day from a trip to Cheraw. He wi
leave on business trip Friday t
Marion.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

q. II EMERSON, Gss y Msssas,.
Crest Northern Railway.
e. n. EWING. Go. = Msssss
Phiisdsiphis a Rssdins Railway
Z. W. CEiCR. Gen 4 Sstf. Trss,s
Csssspssks a Ohio RsiIwsy
4. 8. GRRIC. Asr 10 Rse.,,D,.
81 Louie a San Franeiseo Railroad.
c. W. koUSS. Gs. y Nssss.,.
A'ehi'on. Topeks q Sssts Pe Rsiiwsy
w. " NcNASTER. Css y Mssss.,
Wose!Ius a Lake krie Railroad
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30
A Question For the Public to Decide

ELISHA LEE, Chairman
2 n. ALBRIGHT, Gal Msssss
Atlantic Cosa Lias Railroad
l. BALDWIN. GssJ Msssss.
Central Of Gssreis Railway.
c. l.. BARDO. CssJ Msssfsr
New York. New Havss q Hartford Railroad
q. y. COAPMAN. Tie~ Prssskssf.
Soutbern Railway.
D.. r. COTTBR. GssJ Mssss~
Wabash Railway.
e. CROWLEY. Aas. HJes- srssGxsss
New York Csasrai Railway
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

The many friends fMrs. J. p
Flynn will be glad to learn that she
has successfully undergone an oper-
alton for appendicitis. Among those
who visited Mrs Flynn during the
week were: ]. P. Flynn. Mrs. John
e. Porter. Mrs. Lewis Clyburn, Mrs.
v. A. Lingle and Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Griffin Of summervilie. 8. C.
Misses Odessa and Georgia Plyler
and DR.. Sapp Of New Bethel section
were visitors in Rock Hill Thursday.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Bridges and
family of Heath Springs motored up
to Lancaster Sunday and spent the
day with Mrs. Mary mellow.
Miss Wilma White of Chester ar
rived today for a visit TO Miss Louise
Robinson
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30

No other body with such infinite know: edge
OF niiroad conditions has such pos;.
don in the public confidence
The rates the railroads may chsfge tn. public 70,
1an.porane" are now largely fixed by this Govern.
Out Of every dollar received by the railroad, iron,
che public asary one-hah is p,id directly to the en-
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-06-30
Railroads Urge Public Inquiry 81


York nne m OF the M seee joint
or Federa review and the employees voting on the QUE
nory sha DC given these Leaders dece strike
public body which this Ought to be refarred for M
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-01
THEY'LL EXPLAIN BELT LINE

-Four citizens Seattle have volunteered
to explain in public the belt line
They Bridges
Carkeek. w. d. OF cg and
Judge G. T. Bemsberg Of porte commission
The regular city
ton March -
In setting forth fits in bonds
tho port commission that public belt line
Coordinate the public harbor Improvement.
the steamship lines, the public DOCKS
thoroIy efficient
Equaxe competitors by
establishing uniform flat switching.
Invite railroads and steamship lines to Seattle on
basis OF absolute equality with existing companies.
Attract factories and payrolls
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-01


where. They were uniformed and
completely equipped. each carrying
his rifle and even the skin.covcrcd
knapsaek and little wooden can,ccn.
The next moment soldiers we're
striding into tho square from all
directions. similarly equipped. Each
went 10 q seemingly appointed place
IN regular lines until the square
was filled with silent attentive and
perfectly ordered companies. with
officers IN place.
Presently kitchen on wheels
rolled into the square and served
q no, breakfast.
Then the officer In command gave
an order and tho lines strAighfened
up and there was some kind OF a
rigid inspection. Then there we're
moro orders and the companies
marched away down the stree, for
their two weeks field training. fine.
sialwart. outstanding men. both
rugged and intelligent.
As they passed. two faces IN one
OF the companies suddenly struck
mo az familiar.
looked again and saw that
marching In tho ranks as q private
was tho proprietor OF the hotel
where lived. and In front o, him
STROBE as his commanding officer.
lieutenant or captain or something.
hls head waiter.
OF COURSE I LAUGHED At
THIS: IT SEEMED FUNNY. GUT
! FOUND THE SWISS DIDN'T
LAUGH AT ". THEY FOUND IT
PERFECTLY RIGHT AND IN AC-
CoRDANcE WITH THEIR Gus.
TOMS AND IDEAS.
In Switzerland. every man fun-
less no Is physically or mentally
Disqualified. IL member OF the
Swiss army. Advancement and a
career In that army are open to any
ono that will undertake the neces.
ssry studies. Once tho highest
ranking officer In that army was a
hotel keeper OF Lucerno.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-01

military training. but anything like
10 impossible because military train.
Ing 10 carried on simultaneously
with civil careers and does not In.
terfere with them.
These men get every wrinkle In
ncnt officers. about 200 all told.
maintained as instructors. whose
sole business f. to study and teach
modern military science
These men ct every wrinkle In
the business as fast az n shows up
anywhere. test Il. adopt Il n good.
throw Il away II had. and carefully
teach the selected residue 10 the
soldiers under their care.
Which Is another good point. 1T
KEEPS THE SWISS ARMY UP
To DATE BUT AVOIDS IN.
PROFITABLE EXPENSE. CUM.
BERSoME ENTs
AND THE uNsPEAKABLE BLACK
CURSE OF MiiITARIsM AS 1T rs
KNOWN IN MONARCHiCAL
COUNTRIES AND TO THE PRE-
JUDI f4E VT lfAE y afaftit n -
PEOPLE. BUT THIS is DIFFER.
ENT.
The total expense OF the swiss
army In times of peace IL s. 600. 900
a year
EACH AMERICAN SOLDIER
COSTS TNE AMERICAN Gov
ERNmENT % TIMES AS MUCH
AS EACH SWISS SOLDIER COSTS
THE SWISS GOVERNMENT
" WE HAD THE SWISS sYS-
TEN WE SHOULD HAVE AN
ARMY or 10000. 600 TRAINED
MEN. AND IT WOULD NOT COST
US VERY MUCH MORE THAN
OUR PRESENT ARMY OF ss.oO
MEN.
There IN a BIZ In congress 10 pro
vide this country with system
somewhat iikc the Swiss bu, modi-
fed 10 sui, our differing conditions.
n you will note the above facts
carefully. you will see several rca'
sons shy that bin should be passed.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-02-01

Swiss republic as
the only rational
model for a ma
ton that desires
to have the means
OF defense.
Hero is some
moro about II.
when | was iiv-
In nt Montrcaur.
on the shore of
Lake Geneva. !
happened 10 stroll
early ono morn
ing into tho mar.
ket square.
ON n market
day tho place Il
packed fun OF
dealers and bar.
gaining citizens ,
but this wasn't a
market day and II
an aA empty as
a cave dwcllcrs
head.
All OF n sudden
40 soldiers
bounced in. |