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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-08
Beautiful and Valuable Farm Book.


! Many Of the farmers of the COM
munity have Just received copies of
the 1916 midsummer edition of the
Straus Red Book, which they say is
the most beautiful book OF its kind
they have ever seen. 1t is book of
$50 pages, with a cover illustration in
cnlors of a basket of golden corn.
reproduction of painting by the we'll
known artist. Montgomery The Red
Book is filled with information that is
| valuable TO the farmer, with general
articles on such subjects as THE
American Farmer During and After
the War" THE Investment Value of
Farm Land, - Points &c Consider IN
Buying a Farm" etc, Ii contains
beautiful farm scenes also general in
formatio in regard to the rich lands
and the farming opportunities in
northwestern Ohio. northeastern In
diana. southern Ontario, Minnesota,
and North Dakota, with detailed de-
scriptions of Straus quality farms in
these territories, Illustrated by photo
graphs Of the farm buildings and dia-
grams OF the farms themselves.
The Straus Brothers Company are
generally recognized as the largest and
most reliable farm merchants in the
United States. They have been in bust
ness since 1850, dealing exclusively in
improved farms in settled communi
ties in the corn belt. where there are
good roads good markets. good
schools, as we'll as excellent crops of
corn, wheat, oats eH.
II you have any idea Of buying
farm, you will do well TO write to the
Straus Brothers Company LiSonier,
Ind, for free copy of their 1915 Red
Book. Clayton Thomas, local repre-
sentative, Marshaliown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-08
Telephone Bills.

The Marshall Telephone Company
arrange three plans for you to pay
your biils-those to be paid at office.
those sent by mail. and those on whom
the collector calls and presents the
bills
The collector has nearly 1000 bills
and il takes his entire time TO go over
the route once. He cannot make a
second call and if hot paid when pre-
sented, or If you are absent, you must
pay AT the office or, mail your check
before the last day of the month in
order to get the, discount-Marshail
Telephone Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-08
TO DISCUSS MONUMENT.
Patriotic Societies to Meet With Su'
pervisors Monday.

In an effort to have the board OF
supervisors levy a 1-mill tax for the
building of a soldiers monument iii
Marshalltown, members Of local patrl-
otto societies will meet with the super
visors next Monday evening at 1870
in the east court room.
The societies which are to be repre-
sented at the meeting are the G. A. R..
". r. c., Ladies of the G. A r, Sons
and Daughters Of Veterans, and United
Spanish American War Veterans.
The law gives the supervisors right
to levy a 1-mill tax against all prop
critics of the county excepting moneys
and credits. the levy TO be used for the
building Of a soldiers monument. The
patriotic societies think that the senti-
ment in the county favors such action
on the part of the board. II the board
should not see fit to make the levy the
question can SO &c the public on a
vote at the fall election, providing a
petition asking that the election be
called is filed with the board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-08
FALL OPENING
Annual Fall Opening at Benedict &
erintnall's Tonight From te g.
Also Saturday, Both Afternoon and
Evening.

The store doors will swing open this
evening at D. m, on our annual fall
exposition, showing the latest and best
in millinery, cloaks, suits, furs skirts,
waists, dresses and dress fabrics. No
merchandise will be sold this evening
and you are urgently requested to
come a-lookins' at the beautiful new
handiwork of Dame Fashion.
There will be orchestra music both
Friday and Saturday evenings from :
TO 9, and an Edison diamond disc con-
cert Saturday afternoon from 20 5.
Headquarters for satisfaction. Bene-
dict < Rrintnau
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-08
GARDEN CONTEST WINNERS.

School Children to Be Awarded Hon
ors for Best Gardens.
At the meeting of the board of direc-
tors of the City Federation of Women's
Clubs. held Thursday afternoon. win
ners of the federation's garden contest
among school children of the city were
announced. The awards follow:
John Childs-Bonita George first,
Phyllis Prop second.
Rogers-Leroy Roth first, Doris
Whitacre second, Mary Merrill third.
Abbott-Ralph Bole first, William
Drury second. Ralph Taylor third.
Anson-Theodore Swedberg first,
Rose Ingledue second, Vincent Forrey
third.
Franklin ~ Mabel Cornelius first,
James Echternach second; Howard
Lee third.
Woodbury-Helen Hunter first, Ger
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-08
HARDING AT RHODES FAIR.
Candidate for Governor to Speak Sept
26-Bsnd Contest Arranced

W, L. HardingN republican candidate
for governor. is to be the feature at
traction at the Rhodes fair Tuesday,
Sept 26, according to an announce
ment made by the Eden District Fair
Association. one Of the chief night
attractions for the fair on the evenings
Of Sept. 81 and % is to be a band
contest IN which the bands of Cam
bridge, Maxwell. Collins. Melbourne.
Baxter Colo and Rhodes will play. T.
FRED Henry. a Des Moines bandmaster
will judge the contest
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-08
sEAmAN CALLS BOND ELECTION
Consolidated School District May Issue
Bonds of S35 600

A proposal 10 issue $4,000 worth Of
bonds with which to build building
viii be voted on at special election
to be held in the town hall at Beamar
Monday, Octt 9. from to O'Clock.
The Beaman consolidated district in
cluGes some school territory in the
northern part OF Vienna township. The
district was organized last winter and
the site for the proposed building Is
acreage that was given the district by
II. H. Beaman,' Of this city, former
pioneer resident of the Beaman neigh
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-08
TO OPERATE cANNERY SUNDAY
Rapid Ripening of Sweet Corn Forces
Seven-Day Week Work.

Because the crop OF sweet corn grown
for it is ripening very rapidly. the cam
ming department of the Western Grocer
mills will operate its plant all day Sun
day. II IS estimated that the pack is
about one third in tin and the capacity
Of the plant is being used to the maxi
mum in an effort to pack the entire
crop before it becomes over ripe for
packing purposes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-08
Carriers Economy Store

The that satisfaction all purchases
goods he exchanged money
is atsfed customers
take chance. buy what want and We assure
value received
Crepe toilet rolls for Csc
crepe paper rolls for Csc
Shelf fancy plain, bunch
Tissue napkins 1000 65c
Crepe napkins plain, 1000 S1.25
Fancy napkins, dozen
MASON BALL FRUIT JARS
fruit 42c
fruit jars dozen. ACC
fruit jars soc
Jelly
Jardinieres prices l5c
P. thread spools for 25c
c. NJ. C. ball. 0c
candy counter. Special pound.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-09-08
Albion Church Services.

".rhe Farmer win be the subject OF
Rev. R 3. Fisher. OF the Albion Pres
byterian church Sunday morning. In
the evening Mr. Fisher will preach on
The Young Man in Business"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-14
PULLMAN IN LINE FOR BIG
KNIFE MANUFACTURING PLANT
"Barnetts incorporated" Selects Pullman as
Location for Factory for Manufacture of
Patented Kitchen Knives

Pullmau's interest in the ente"-
prise came suddenly and unexpcrt-
edll, and TO Mayor Harley Jackson
must go the lions share of the glo'v
for placing this city in position 10
secure the big manufacturing plant
Arthur Barnett, the inventor. with
his wife and child, Was visiting At
the home of his father-ir-law for
few days prior to going to New York
city to r:ahc final arrangements Tor
the location of a plant. Ills plans
came TO the attention of Mayor lack
son, who ut once saw Pullman op
portunity tnd started an active cam
Iaign to secure The location OF the
Elant. \ stay in Mr. Barhett's de
parture was secured ard the plan
was unfold=l to numae" of Goa
serVatiHe and Influential citizens,
with the result hat the entire mat.
ter was placed before the chan Der
of commerce at its Tuesday luncheon
The chamber unanimously en-
dorsed the enterprise, contingent
upon the rePcrt following the inVcsti-
cation of the new industries com
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-14
HARRY PORTER SAVES
LIFE OF HIS MOTHER
Mrs. William Porter Plunges Into
Deep Water to Save Roy Edge
comb and Both Are Rescued
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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-14
TWO OLD SOLDIERS
CELEBRATE BIRTHDAYS
Wiley Campbell of Pullman and
OF Honor at Joint Celebration

On last Tuesday Wiley Campbell
Of Pullman and George Peavy Of Al
bion, both Civil war veterans, passed
the saith and 18th milestones, re
spectiyely, and the two esteemed old
soldiers were guests of honor at a
birthday celebration given under tie
auspices of Whitman Post, No. 80,
G.. A. r., and Whitman Relief Corps,
No 40, in Masonic hall. The big
dinner was served at noon and nearly
100 sat down to the tables, when
groaned under their weight of good
things to eat At the honor able,
besides Mr.. Campbell and Mr.. Peaiy.
were seated several other members
Of the G. A r. and W. X. G. whose
birthdays have occurred in the past
few weeks. The table was adorned
with the Stars and Stripes and mann
moth birthday cakes were provided
for each of the two guests of honor.
Following the dinner a patriotic
program was given. The program
opened by a song by the audience,
after which piano solos were rem
dered by the Misses Pauline VIII
Jams and Nellie Campbell Mrs. J.
L. Metsker read The Soldier Boy
and Miss Flora Carpenter "A Vet
eran. Gifts from the W. r. c. to
Mr. Campbell and MIR Peavy were
presented by Mrs. Lulu Downen and
appropriate responses, of a reminis-
cent nature. were made by both the
veterans. Miss Esther Reed gave a
piano solo and the program closed
when the audience sang Aud Lang
Syne'
The meeting was attended by a
number of veterans and veterans
wives from Albion, who accepted an
invitation from the local G. A. r.
and w. r. c. to affiliate with the
Pullman organizations, thus aug
menting the membership of both the
Post and the Corps to considerable
extent
The guests from Albion included
Mr.. and Mrs. Peavy, Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis, Mr., and Mrs. Warner. Mr..
Armstrong and Mrs. Kerns.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-14
PoMEl;ol BOY BROWNS
IN SNAKE RIVER
Ernest Watson, Aged 10, Loses Life
III swift Current--Body Not YET
Recovered

announcer name was added to the
long toll Of lives taken by the Snake
river when Ernest Watson. l9-year-
old boy from Pomeroy, lost his life
Whlle swimming near Truax. above
Wawawai, last Sunday afternoon
Watson, with two younger brothers
went to the river for an outing. and
the three were swimming in shallow
water when the elder boy was sud
denly carried into the treacberous
current and disappeared. The young
er boys were powerless to give as
sistance. While systematic search
OF the river has been made no trace
OF the body has yet been found.
The young man was the son of a
prominent farmer Of the Pomerov
district.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-14
FOUR STORES MOVE
TO LARGER QUARTERS
Who lesale Transfer OF Stocks De-
notes Business Prosperity-East
End of Town Favored

That Pullman's business estab-
lishments are enjoying continuous
prosperity is evidenced by the large
number of stores that have found it
necessary to move to larger quarters
to accommodate their business
During the past week Miller ieS-
elry store has moved into the new
Cameron building on East Main
street and the Hub store has re-
m owed its stock to the rooms vacated
by the Miller jewelry store. when
have been considerably increa 'ed in
size. giving the Hub twice the fl1Cr
space it originally had. The Tog-
gerry has taken the room yacatsl by
the Hub. The room vacated by the
Toggery will be added to the City
Club pool room. The NJ. d. Henry
building. formerly occupied by the
Star theatre. has been rented by the
Economy Stores Co., and the stock
Of groceries will be moved as soon
as necessary alterations are made in
the building. Other stores are seek
ing bigger quarters and several more
changes will be made as soon as ac-
commodations are provided.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-14
1HOS. HALP|N. JR.
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Prominent Pullman Farmer Meets
Instant Death When Gun Is Acct
dontally DisCharged--I,eayes
Widow and Three Sons

Thos. Halpin, Jr.. one OF Pull
mans most widely known and sue
eessfuI farmers, was killed Sunday
afternoon when a shotgun he was
| carrying was accidentally DISCHARGED
as Mr.. Halpin was crawling through
a fence The trigger of the gun
caught on piece of bailing wire en-
hedded in the ground, and the
( charge OF shot entered the left side
Just above the heart, death being in
Simultaneous, according to physicians
who examined the body.
Mr.. IIalpin, who owned large
farm ! = miles southwest of Pullman.
near the head of the LaFollette
canyon, left home at 900 o'clock
Sunday morning to kill squirrels and
pull mustard, taking with him his
2S.-guage shotgun When he had
not returned after the noon hour
Mrs. Haplin became alarme ed and
asked Chas. Miller and a companion
to find him. The two men soon
found the lifeless body lying across
the wires the right arm and leg
hanging on one side and the left
limbs on the other. Dr.. Kinney was
at once called from Pullman but life
was extinct.
Funeral services were held Tues
day morning from the Catholic
church in Colfax, and were attend
ed by hundreds of friends from all
parts Of the county. The services
were in charge of the Rev. Father
LerouN, and over 60 automobiles ac-
conpanied the body from the church
to It's final resting place.
Thos. Ilalpin, Jr.. was 30 years Of
age, and leaves widow. formerly
Maggie O'Neill and three sons,
aged one, two and six years, as we'll
as his aged mother and one brother
VIII llalpin. He has been resident
VI w ullIildh tOuHly since early tnlIu-
hood and was known as one of the
best farmers in the county He was
man whose first consideration was
his family and he expended every eff
fort to tighten the burden of his wife
and children. He had planned on
moving to Pullman this fall to give
his family every comfort possible.
Mr.. Halpin had everything to live for.
happy family, a bright future, sub
stantial means and hundreds of close
friends. His untim ely death has cast
a pail of gloom over the entire
county and his innumerabe friends
mourn with his family the loss of a
man whose every move was progress
siye, whose every thought was for
those near and dear to him and who
gave freely Of his time and his
worlds goods to better humanity in
general.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-14
PUBLMANITES REGISTER

A large number OF Pullman peo-
pie have registered in Spokane for
the Colville land drawing during the
past few days, and many more are
planning on making the trip to Spo-
kane for registration purposes be-
fore the close of the registration.
Among those who registered during
the last weekend we're NJ. 5. lamar,
Grover Gentry W. E. Jaberg, Court
Slow. Oscar Henderson. Dan
Downen. Harry Muir. H. w Tapp,
Earl Whitlow, Ted Mathews and
Andy Johnson.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-14

sand sets, made as "a trial output,
have already been sold, and have
given great satisfaction, with the re
suit that the demand for the Fnives
has already been created, and but
little remains to be done aside from
manufacturing them in large quaint
ties and placing them on the market
Persons who have made close
study of the enterprise are highly
enthusiastic, and see not only vau-
able addition to Pullman's CONNER
cal activities, but substantial and
increasing profits to Pullman stock
holders. Shares will be sold at $40
each until sufficient money is on
hand to start the enterprise The
corporation is capitalized at $500
900. The manageme nt of the con.
Germ, to be selected by the stock
holders, through the directors, will
maintain head offices in Pullman,
and this city will be made the dis
tributing point.
The knife is a novelty in the cut
lery field, and nothing of it's nature
has ever before been manufactured.
Six blades go with each knife. and
as soon as one is dulled it can be re-
moved and another substituted. The
knives will be made in several diff
ferent shapes. to suit the use to
which they are to be put The blade,
which is thin and almost razor edged,
fits into a groove in the knife proper,
and is easily interchanged A set of
the blades will retail at soc so that
there will be no necessity of the
housewife or carver using a dull
knife.
Models of the knives have been
| submitted by Mr.. Barnett to large
manufacturing and cutlery houses
and in each case the inventor has
been highly complimented upon his
practical and useful patent.
Boosters of the enterprise. and
there are many of them, call atten-
ton TO the phenomenal record of the
! Gillett Safety Razor company, a con-
Germ whose patent, from the stand
| point of universal use, is almost on
a parallel with the interchangeable
| bladed knife. The Gillett company
started only few years ago with a
capitalization of $65O,O00. After
paying substantial and increasing
| dividends to the stock holders. the
company now has a surplus of close
to $4,000 900, and the capitalization
has never been increased, although
many moneyed men have made flu
tile efforts to secure additional stock
in the concern.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-14

mittee. The report. which was high
~ favorable, was as follows;
We, The undersigned having
thoroughly investigated the merits of
the "Barne'l'3 Incorporated. IA
Washington corporation organized
for the purpose of manufacturing
lew and protected knives, said pat
ent being owned by said company
contemplating IA factory for said
mandatory in Pullman, we hereby
recommend the same as being feaS-
ible and under proper management
enterprise beneficial to Pulinan and
vicinity"
The plans of the promoters are to
sell sufficient stock in and near PAIL
man to erect a $4,000 factory,
equipped with machinery and stock
to the value of approximately $I0,-
600. Mr.. Barnett already has orders
for nearly 10000 of the knives and
several wholesalers have asked to be
made distributors for their particular
district A lot 100 feet square viii
be required for the site, ami this will
be selected. as near the business dis
trct as possible as soon as the pre-
limnary arrangements can be com
pleted.
The factory will be made :one-
story at the start, with the founda-
ton and walls of sufficient strength
to accommodate additional stories as
the growth of the plant demands.
The factory will begin operations
with a force of % men, which will
mean an output Of 300 of the knives
and blade sets each eight-hour day,
As soon as feasible additional shifts
of men will be put on. the ultimate
aim being for two full shifts, with
half shift for the early evening,
The half shift would provide work
for a large number Of college boys
who are working their way through
school, and these men would be
given the preference.
The labor in connection with the
manufacture of the knives will con-
stitute the principal cost the ma
terial cost being a small considera-
ton in comparison. 1t is estimated
that the difference in manufacturing
the knives in Pullman and some east
ern point would be not more than
one cent each due to the light
weight of the material to be shipped
in. The steel used in the construc-
ton of the knives comes from the
manufacturers cut to size and ready
to work. 1t is a special steel, made
to order. and will be highly tempered
at the local factory.
The patent is past the expert
mental stage. $4,000 having been
already expended in experimentation
until the knives are as near perfec
ton as they can be made. Two thou
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-07-14
"BLUEBIRDS" PICNIC

The members of the Bluebird club
motored to the beautiful home of
Mrs. Bert Hatley on Union flat We'd
nesday and spent the day. At noon
picnic dinner was served beneath
the trees and the afternoon was spent
with embroidery and music. Those
present were Mesdames l.. c. Staley,
J. f. Armfield, +. w. Burnett, d. f.
Campbell. r. F. Seneca, Frank Bur
nett. W. e. Burnett. }. A. Burnett
M. W. Olmstead, Miss Lucille Bur
nett. and Messrs Frank Burnett, l.
C. Staley. and L. c. Staley, Jr.