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Evening star., 1916-01-09

What becomes of these and all the "boy
wonders" who pause for a moment on the
stage of newspaper publicity, and then
60 down to oblivion without sending up
bubble? The answer is simple. They
couldn't stand prosperity. Not having
acquired the quick money by any intelli-
gent effort, they couldn't keep it after
they got it. In ninety cases out of hum
but firmly broke them. Or, if they did
actually emerge from the Street with their
winnings, few months along the Great
White Way were sufficient to put them
back in their class. They are still errand-
boys, elevator-men, and scrubwomen.
There is the ever-to-be-forgotten case
of Dan Sully, he of cotton fame. From
nothing to nine millions of dollars, almost
overnight, was the rise of Sully In the
Street you were told, in confidence, that
this man was going to be the richest man
in the world.
Sully went to Boston and interviewed
"Tom' Lawson. He had plan for join
ing forces with the author of "Frenzied
Finance" and dominating the cotton mar
kets of the world. Lawson looked at
Sully cannily and said, "How much money
can you cash in for this minute?"
"But why cash in?'
"They'll get it all back il you don't quit
"Pve salted six millions where they'll
never touch it,, was the reply.
"They'll get it aU, was the cool advice.
"Cash in and quit
Sully couldn't stand prosperity. He
couldn't even recognize the priceless ad-
vice of master. and in fen weeks his
fortune was gone.
A Million in Tips
RATHER different was the case of
Charles g. Gates, who in 1912 an-
nounced that he was giving away million
dollars in tips. He was the son of John
W. Gates, the reckless speculator who
made and lost enormous fortunes.
1t might be said that the younger Gates
died, in October, 1913, of prosperity. Ger
tainly no life ever showed more plainly the
danger Of putting the strain of manage
ment of vast resources upon person
neither physically nor mentally prepared
to meet the strain.
When John W. Gates died, he left
Evening star., 1916-01-09

f you want to put a man
to the acid test, to find out
what kind of stuff is in
- him, don't strip him of his
worldly goods and send him
out to carve a new place for
himself in the sweat of his
brow. No; men stand this
test too easily. There is still
left in mankind enough of the
fighting, pioneering spirit to be
whotted by adversely.
There is a much harder one.
Pick out a man who has been
plugging along modestly for a
number Of years; and suddenly,
and without rehearsal, splatter
him with prosperity. Suppose
he has been a twenty-dol-
lar clerk. Well, endow him
with a million dollars, all at
once. Then watch him-not
SO much to see what he does
to the million as to observe
Evening star., 1916-01-09

minute. 1t was only few days
afterward that he dropped it all on his
favorite stock.
Jesse Livermore, who was all covered
with the spotlight during frantic session
in which he actually ran away with the
cotton market had been modest youth
chalking figures on blackboard. He
started with nothing, had chance to
quit with pretty nearly million, and
ended with just what he started with. He
hasn't been heard of since.
Joseph Letter began to corner wheat
when it was down around sixty cents.
He lifted it to more than dollar bushel,
and then it poured on the market so fast
that he simply couldn't absorb it, Thus
from the millions that he was winner Of, on
paper, and would have been in reality if he
could have made his corner good, he came
from the pit absolutely @broke. ~
But, Of all the men who couldn't stand
prosperity, there has never been any
one in the class with the famous John w.
Steele, or @Coal-Oil Johnny Compared
with that phenomenon of recklessness,
who flashed out of Pennsylvania just
after the big oil strikes of the eos, the
rest of them seem positively cautious and
thrifty. Even Butch McDevitt-who,
with $500 new-found money in his jeans,
lived the life of millionaire for one day,
and was penniless by II p. M-was a
mere flash in the pan beside the original
coal-oil person.
Career of "Coal-Oil Johnny"
STEELE was the adopted son of the
Widow McClintock, on whose little
farm the first oil-well had been bored.
The widow left will, drawn some time
before any one suspected the existence of
oil on the land, in favor of this extraordi-
nary young man. And so, from having
been barefooted youth in 1858. John
Steele, in 1862, was in possession of
amounts of coin that he couldn't count
and didn't care to-
@Coil-Oil Johnny" could hardly sign
his name legibly. But he didn't feel the
need of signing his name. He carried
with him, on his bizarre travels, COM
panion whose clothes were always stuffed
with money. The prodigality in which
Johnny INDUCED is almost unbelievable,
but it is amply supported by evidence.
He gave negro minstrel 5000 diamond
for singing song that pleased him. He
would frequently hire cab, purchase it
of the driver, ride block or two, and then
make the driver present Of it. Once he
bought a hotel and gave it to the clerk
who had joked with him.
1t took Coal-Oil Johnny about six
months to get to the end of his rope. One
morning they told him it was all over
Somebody paid his fare back to Oil Creek.
Pennsylvania, and he got job as freight
handler at twenty-five dollars month.
But he was $50 disgusted with oil-felds.'
he said, that it made him sick to look at
them. and he ended his career working on
a farm in the West.
Evening star., 1916-01-09

what the million does to him. The cold,
clammy records of publicity would seem
to demonstrate that the number of men
who can stand sudden prosperity is COM
paratively small Whether it is the case
of the easy-going chap who makes big
national hit and becomes a hero, or a
little Wall Street curb wig-wagger who
wades into the market and makes kill
ing, or the son of rich man who is
tossed into possession Of a fortune too
enormous for his imagination to cope
whit is the same principle at work
One by one, they fall; and the newspapers
sternly print the net results. Shirt-sleeves
to shirt-sleeves in one generation is the
usual sad story of the quickly enriched.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-18

There is only one of two things to
do in regard to the tuition charges in
state colleges. Either abolish all tut
ton or charge every one tuition. Some
twelve years ago the editor of this
paper introduced a bill in the legisla-
ture to abolish tuition charges. The
reason actuating US was the farce of
the thing. Nearly every one had free
tuition. Then along with that abolish
all scholarships.
The fair thing to the denominational
colleges if they are to be considered is
to make every one pay tuition. But
in either event scholarships should be
abolished. They generally go to those
able to pay.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-18

The department of labor at Wash
ington sends out a bulletin giving a
list of available opportunities and sug-
gests that the newspapers print such
portions of the bulletin as may be of
interest to its readers The bulletin Of
January Z contains six pages of type
written applications and it seems to
us that they are more in the shape Of
advertisements than of information
unless the papers are to be run ex-
presssly to give notice of applications
for position and of wares that may be
for sale, but the question comes up
who is to pay the editor of the country
paper. No doubt, the government en-
ploye who gets up this matter and all
the others who handle It get well paid
for it, but no pay is provided for the
country paper to give it circulation.
The young man who sends these out
to the country paper had number OF
places marked which he thought would
be of interest to the readers of The
Herald and News. AS an illustration
we give one of the want ads. 1t reads:
"Edgefeld co. One first class cook and
one nurse wanted. Nurse 10 to Is
years of age. Cook s2-$4 pw. NURSE
75c to $3.50 pw. B and L." This, it
seems to US is a regular want ad. And
this Edgefeld man or woman might
have gotten what is wanted by a rs
cent ad in one OF the Edgefeld papers
instead of having the government send
out bulletins all over the country to
supply cook and nurse. But the
tendency is to have the government do
everything for us, even to the supply
ing of cooks and nurses.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-18

If rural credits why not urban cred
its. Some of us fellows that live in
big cities like NeWberry are Just as
much in need OF the long credit on our
property as the other fellow who lives
in the country.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1916-01-18
Tuesday, January IS, 1916.

If the state stores cotton, why not
let the state also carry the insurance.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04

One Of the Cresco carriers who has
been compelled to frequently remove
his mittens during the past Geld wealth
er and nearly freeze his fingers trying
to fish IN elusive letter or postal card
from mail box offers the suggestion
that if the letters and cards were
placed in IN ordinary clothes pin, they
could be removed from the box much
more easily. The idea is endorsed by
the other carriers. Try it out. The
carriers declare that it is no scheme to
supply themselves with clothes pins at
the public expense, but that all clothes
pins will be left in the boxes as mark
of appreciation for the thoughtfulness
of their patrons.
On Monday evening of this week,
Rural Carrier VIM. G. Fish and his
horse ''Old Snip" completed IA years
of faithful service as carrier on Route
g. MIR. Fish estimates that during this
time the old horse has travelled $4,000
miles.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
Farmers Institute.

1 Program of Farmers Institute to be
held at the court house in Cresco, Iowa.
Feb. 16. II and 10, 1916.
John F. Murtha, President.
M. M. Forry, Treasurer.
c. H. Rice, Secretary.
4 Executive Committee-Miss Zina
Fessenden, Miss Bessie Eaton, Mrs.
VIM. Wells, ]. E. Doolittle, Will Con-
molly.
Wednesday Morning, Feb. l6.
1000: Call to Order.
Remarks by President.
The Banker and the Farmer-Hon. S.
A. Converse. Questions and Dis
! cusyion.
tll:0O. Health Talk by P. G. Button,
d. v. S.
1900. Adjourned.
Afternoon,
/, 100. Music Violin Duet, John Kakac
and Miss Helen Kakac.
Invocation Rev. Kirwin.
/ Address of Welcome-May A, E.
Barker.
Response F. Murtha, Pres.
Reading Miss Ellen Dell.
2:30. Recess.
Dairying and Silage-J. E. Doolittle.
Discussion.
400. Adjournment.
Evening,
A7:3O. Music High School Glee Club.
ts: Illustrated Lecture, Dairying and
Silage-E. S. Estel, State Dairy
Expert.
Thursday Morning, Feb. II.
1000. Horticulture in it's Relation to
the Farmer-A. E. Bents, Dis
cussion.
HOO. Health Talk DR.. w. c. Hess.
1900. adjournment.
Afternoon.
100. Albion Farmers Club.
2:30. Recess.
Election of Officers.
Albion Farmers Club (continued.
400. Adjournment.
Evening.
200. Music-Male Quartet.
Reading Charlotte Melvold.
500. Lecture Baby Beef for profit
Prof. r. X. Bliss, Director State
Agricultural Extension Depart
ment.
Friday Morning. Feb a.ss I.
1000. Junior Climbs and County Agent
Led by Prof. H. H. Gibson,
Hoo. The Care of Roads Lecture
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
A Fine Entertainment.

While goodly portion of the audi
ence that went to the opera house last
Friday evening did it more from..a sense
of loyalty to the school then with the
expectation of hearing some real music,
such were most agreeably surprised to
find that they were being treated to an
operetta full Of real tuneful numbers
and catchey choruses.
John Patterson was cast for the lead
ing role, and, although it was his first
appearance before the public as a
vocalist, he carried the part with ease
and sang with a precision and correct
ness that showed his ability as a
musician. He has good voice for a
young boy and gives promise of max
ing good tenor singer in later years.
Elizabeth Kakac, Grace Patterson,
Charlotte Melvold and Mildred Klingle
sustained other leading parts, singing
their parts nicely. The hit of the even
ing was the duet Nothing To Do, " a
delightful bit of nensense sang by
Herold Wilbur and John Patterson.
Charlie Tillson acquitted himself cred
itably in a rather difficult duet with
Charlotte Melvold, and Willard Todd
surprisedall with his singing, especially
in his rendering of "In Dreamland, "
which should have been given rous-
ing encore, for it was worthy of one.
The chorus did excellent work, sing
ing with such volume and precision as
is seldom heard from young amateurs.
Miss Hughes, the instructor in music
in the schools, is deserving of much
credit for her success in successfully
training the young singers and so
prettily staging the production.
Before the performance and between
the acts, the High School Orchestra
rendered several pleasing selections.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
For Sale or Rent.

My chicken ranch, also houses and
lots for sale ready to build on, cement
walks and street trees in. No property
more than blocks from R. R. depot,
some only 3. Continuous cement walks
from all to P. O.
Also for sale at bargain, lots II. "a
and IS, Railroad Addition to CrSsco,
now occupied by Weaver & Mon6snith,
subject to their lease.
23t4 sTEvEP sss'
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04

of our dear mother who passed away
two years ago to-day on February
1914:
Peaceful be thy rest, dear mother,
'Tis sweet to breathe thy name:
In life we loved you dearly.
In death we do the same.
More and more each day We miss you,
Friends may think the wound b hssieA;
Hut they little know the sorrow
THAT lies within our hearts, concealed.
john Derr and Children.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04

Anether Great lewa Picnic kesnies.
Once more al who have ever lived in
Iowa are eordially invited to the great
annual picnic reunion in Eastlake Park,
Los Angeles. oil day Tuesday, Feb.
%, 1916. III rainy that date Or just
before It will be held Saturday the e.
or if still too wet then Saturday the
4th of Msrch.) All the usual attrac-
tions win be offered; County registers
all day, picnic dinner at noon, pro-
gram at two O'Clock, college reunion
at three. jolly happy social time all
day long with the old Hawkeye friends.
All Iowans who sove to or visit Cali
fornia are urged to 70 to the Iowa As
sociation aiiice. The Home of 1owans,
in the California Savings Bank, corner
Spring and Fourth Sts., Los Angeles,
where the Secretary and the Iowa reg
listers may always be found. Tens Of
thousands of Hawkeys are registered
and you can find the addresses Of your
old friends and leave yours for them.
Information may always be obtained
at that address and from the Secretary
of the Iowa Association of Southern
California, c. H. Parsons.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
Seuih Side Continued.

On the south side are the only firms
that manufacture exclusively for the
farmer, and, by Heck, the only mill in
town. There is also farmers milk
factory. The water works keeps the
people from splitting cotton as the other
fountains 60 dry. The Fox Tail South
Side Park is to be made to blossom like
the rose. Vote for women!
(To .e continued.)
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
Neiee.

There will be meeting of the Board
of Trustees Of Paris Twp, at Lourdes.
Feb. Is, 1916, for the purpose of let
ting the Road Grading and Dragging
and choosing Supt. Of Roads for year.
Candidates should meet Board on above
date or mail application to Clerk on or
before above date.
P. w. NORTON,
24t2 Clerk.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
EDMISTER.

EDMISTER.
David Shepherd Edmister, son of
William and Mary Edmister, was born
in Tioga County, New York, on Janu-
ary %, 1S41. The second youngest of a
family of nine children, one sister, Mrs.
Francis Tompkins, of Rapid City, S. D.,
survives him. :
4 At the age of ~ heswent to Poinette,
Wisconsin, that being his home for
several years. From there he went to
Minnesota, but was there only short
time and came to Howard County in
1867.
On December 81, 1870, he was united
in marriage to Olive C. Eldredge; to
this union three children were born,
two daughters, Emma and Matte, and
one son, Ira G. All were present at
the bedside when the husband and
father passed to the Great Beyond on
Monday morning, January 3lst, aged
Is years and 8 days.
The funeral was held at the home on
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. D. T. Rob-
ertson coming down from Faribault to
officiate. Interment in Oak Lawn.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to thank our friends who 30
kindly assisted US during the long ill.,
ness and burial Of our husband and
father, and also for the beautiful floral
offerings.
Mrs. D. s. Edmister
and Family
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
24t:2
Basket Social.

There will be basket social and pro-
gram in the Miles Henry school house,
Dist. No. Z, on Friday evening, Feb.
llth, Ladies please bring baskets.
Everybody cordially invited to attend.
MISS TILE BROWN, Teacher.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
OBITUARY.
HENKE.

August w. Henke was born July 30,
1856, at Prepin, Pommerania, Ger
many. Second child of John Henke and
his wife Henrietta. At the age of IA
he was confirmed communicate men,
Der of the Lutheran Church. From
1916 to 1879 he served his country as
soldier in the Imperial Guards. In 1888
he was united in wedlock with Caroline
Lange, which union was blessed with
five children-two sons and three
daughters. one son preceding the de-
ceased in infancy and daughter three
years ago. In 1885 he emigrated to
Ethis country, settling in Howard Co.
near Davis Corners. In 1886 his par
ents came and made their home with
him until they died.
Two years ago he was compelled to
give up farming on account of failing
health. Wednesday, Jan. 26th, he was
called away, leaving his wife, one son,
two daughters, two grandchildren and
one brother, Albert Henke. The fune-
raj was held at Immanuel's Lutheran
Church Saturday noon, Rev. j. Pless
officiating. Deceased was laid to rest
in Howard Center cemetery.
A precious one from us has gone,
F., A voice we loved is stilled,
A place is vacant in our home
That never can be filled
All is dark within our dwelling,
Lonely are our hearts today,
For the one we loved so dearly
Has forever passed away.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to give our heartfelt thanks
to our kind friends and neighbors who
so kindly assisted US at the time of the
illness, death and burial of our loving
husband and father, and also for the
beautiful flowers.
Mrs. August Henke
and Family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Niewald.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
Notice.

The Beard of Trustees of New Ore
sRon TMp will meet Feb. Z, 1916 in
School Dist. No. 5, (Wendl's school
.h0uIel taschoose superintendent of
roads for the present year.
3CapdidAtes should appear in person
legore te board on that date, or mail
III rpplication to the clerk before
that sdxte.
Bids for road dragging will also be
received on thats day or mail to tie
clerk before that date. n
James Svoboda,
23-t2 Clerk New Oregon Twp.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
BY MEAD PUBLISHING COMPANY
s1.0o PER YEAR
Married

A pretty home wedding took place at
six o'clock on Monday evening, Janu-
ary "a, 1916, at the home of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Amel Koch,
when their daughter, Sadie Margaret,
was united in marriage to Carl L..
Haakenson.
The bride wore beautiful white silk
crepe de chine gown trimmed with bead
ing and silk shadow lace and wore
beautiful bridal veil and carried a pretty
bouquet of white and pink roses.
The groom was attired in dark blue
serge and wore boutenniere of white
roses.
| As the wedding march, one of Mem
delssohn's s selections, was being played
by Miss Nettie Koch, sister of the bride.
the bridal party entered the parior
where the ceremony was performed by
Rev. Syennungsen, of LIE Roy, Minn.,
underneath two white bells and =
beautifully decorated arch of pink,
white and green foliage. After con-
| kIoSu1oIAOI0, q UONACCONS SOPPCA "oo
served. The table was beautifully
decorated with pink and white roses.
Only the immediate relatives were
present. =
The bride is charming young lady,
second eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Amel Koch, and has grown to woman
hood here in Winneshiek County, and
is greatly esteemed by her large circle
of friends.
The groom is the third eldest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ. Haakenson and is
we'll worthy of the bride he has won.
The young couple were the recipients
of many beautiful and useful gifts.
They will reside on the farm of the
groom's father, west of Ridgeway.
They need no introductions to our com-
munity, as they have always lived here.
They took their honeymoon trip to
St. Paul, Minneapolis, and the Dakotas.
After their return, they will be glad to
receive their many friends in their new
home. Heartiest congratulations and
best wishes is the wish of their host of
friends and relatives as they go through
life's journey. ~
Mr.. Frank Kaderabek and Miss An
ma Kobliska were united in marriage
Ies3a.y, Isaaary lsls 4 Iass
Iowa.
This impressive ceremony took place
at Q, M, in the beautiful church --of
Our Lady of Lourdes, Rev. J. ]. Nor
ris officiating.
Miss Josie Roucka acted as theibrides
maid, and John Kobliska as best man.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Matt Kobliska. She is a charm-
ing girl and will make a competent
mate for the man she has chosen The
groom, Mr.. Kaderabek is young mas
of sterling worth. He is q business
man in Alta Vista, a member of ths
firm of Polashek & Kaderabek, thrive
ing business concern. The young pee-
pie will 60 to house keeping immedi-
ately. Mr.. Kaderabek is son of Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Kaderabek Of: Jackson,
MINI.
Those present at the wedding spent
the afternoon and evening in games
and dancing.
Hers wishing this worthy yosAg
couple much happiness in their new
life. -Elma New Era.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
Basket Social.

A basket social will be given at the
Vernon school house on Friday evening,
February 18th, 1916. at s o'clock. Ladies
please remember to bring baskets.
bESS EATON, Teacher.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
Fer Sale.

On account of moving from Cresco l
will sell cheap, cook stove, oak table,
toilet set, typewriter, sewing machine,
house plants and other articles. Call at
noon any day at 3l5 South Elm Street.
2i-t3 Frank Novacek.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
Card Of Tha.lks.

We wish to thank neiahbof sni
friends for kindness shown ddring the
illness and death Of our wife, daughter
and mother; also for the bsautilal6 6nE
offerings. Mr.. HANS IvERsoN.
Mr.. LOUIS ABERG AND
CHILDREN.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
OFFICIAL PAPER OF CITY AND COUNTY
by Representative of State High.

by Representative of State High
way Commission.
1900. Adjournment.
Afternoon.
loo. Music-Solo-George Mead.
Invocation J. A. Petit.
2:3O. What is the best means of En-
couraging Country Life, and its
most desirable Educational Advan-
tages? Prof, H. H. Gibson of
Ames.
400. Adjournment.
Evening.
ZOO. Music-Song-Mabel Henry.
Reading Mildred Frank.
Song-Girls' Glass, Burnetta Frank s
School.
500 Spelling Contest, Conducted by
the County Superintendent.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04

A number of prizes will be awarded
for essays on various subjects. The
Cresco Union Savings Bank will give
three prizes for the best essay not to
exceed 1900 words on "How Would
You Improve Our Country Roads?"
1st, $500; I'd, $500; Sd, 81 90.
Essay Subjects:-"Cresco,' "Our
Own School, ""How To Do At Home, "
''Three Business Letters Introducing
and Concluding an Undertaking, .
''The Farmers Institute (Commen-
tary)." $500 in prizes on each of the
foregoing five subjects will be offered.
Open to students, under 81 years, of
all the schools in Howard Co. and
Western Winneshiek. Rules and in
structions given at institute.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1916-02-04
Fer Sale.

Fifteen tons of hay, Everette Smith