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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
GREAT WESTERN CHANGES TIME
Important Variation in No. 5. Des
Moines Train in Morning.

Important Variation in No. 5. Des
Mones Train in Morning.
\ general change i'll time goes into
effect on the Chicago Great Western
railroad Sunday morning at 12:Ol,
which will affect trains thru this city
to some extent. The most important
change is in the time of train No. .,
Chicago to Kansas City, which has
been leaving here at $50 a. III. daily.
This train will arrive hereafter at ~
O'Clock and leave at 1905. or thirty
five minutes later. No. l, thru train
from Minneapolis. which has been
leaving here ut sos a. m. will leave
ten minutes earlier on the new sched-
.ule. or at 4:55 a. m. No. 50. the local
in the evening. will leave at 6:o5 in
stead of 6: 80 as formerly. No. 3, south
bound at 9:1S p. m, remains the same.
North bound no important changes
have been made. No. I, Kansas CITY
to Minneapolis, which has been leav-
ing here at 9:35 a. m. will leave earlier
or at 9: 80. arriving at 9:2o. No. ,. thru
train for Minneapolis, which has oeen
arriving at 1l:2S and leaving at 1880,
will now arrive at 11:30 and leave at
l1:33. The other north bound trains
remain the same.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
Only 4 Beginner.

An old farmer was driving along
a lane along a golf course and stopped
for moment to watch the game.
"What's that?" he demanded curious
ly. Golf" was the reply. want to
try your hand. uncle?" Don't mind If
I do" declared the farmer, wrapping
the lines around the dashboard and
climbing down. The players gave him
a few points about hazards and bog
les, and finally one pointed to flag
on a hill go yards away. AT the
foot of that pole" he said, us little
hole. The object is to put this bal,
in the hole with the smallest number
of strokes" The farmer took the
club. sighted for some time. and then
let go a whale Of stroke. The ball
scared with mighty swish into the
air, and fed unerringly toward the
flag. 1t fell short, bounced. rolled and
wound up a hands breadth from the
objective-a phenomenal shot that
made the experienced players gasp.
by golly, missed :" the farmer ex-
claimed.-Everybody's Magazine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
4 CHILD DOESN'T
LAUGH AND PLAY
If CONSTIPATED
LOOK, MOTHER! is TONGUE
COATED. BREATH FEVERiSH
AND STOMACH SOUR?
"CAlIFORNlA SYRUP OF FIGS
CAN'T HARM TENDER STOM-
ACH, LIVER, BOWELS.

Mother! Your child isn't naturally
cross and peevish. See if tongue is
coated: this is a sure sign its little
stomach, liver and bowels need a
cleansing at once.
When listiess, pale, feveGish. full OF
cold, breath bad, throat sore. doesn't
eat, sleep or act naturally has ston
ach- ache diarrhoea, remember. a gen
tie liver and bowel cleans sing should al
ways be the first treatment given
Nothing equals california Syrup of
Figs" for children'S ills: give a tea
spoonful, and in a few hours all the
foul waste, sour bile and fermenting
food which is clogged in the bowels
passes out OF the system. and YOU have
q well and playful child again All
children love this harmless delicious
fruit laxative" and it never fails tc
effect a good inside cleansing. Dt-
reetions for babies. children Of alt ages
and grown-upS are plainly on the bot
tie.
Keep 1t handy in your home. y lit
tie given today saves a sick child TO-
morrow. but get the genuine. Ask Your
druggist for a 50-cent bottle Of Cali
farnia syrup of Figs then look and
see that it IS made by the California
Fig Syrup COMPANY"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
Some DaWg.

"When it comes 10 hounds" said tho
fat plumber, my brother up in Trum-
bull county has got everything beat /
ever heard Of" What kinda dawg is
it?' the thin carpenter inquired, scent
ing some Of the fat plumbers usual
fairy tales. II think he calls it bugie
hound" "You mean beagle hound.
don't your "Well. maybe ii is" "What
is wonderful about it," 1.-THE way it
hunts" "Blrds?" ''And animals, too.
1t will go after anything" Bear and
deer?" Anything, l tell you" at
must be some dawg." Il should say it
is. The other day my brother heard
the sound Of what seemed TO be q ter
rife struggle in one Of the upstairs
rooms OF his house and when he ran up
to see what the excitement was all
about what do you suppose that hound
had freed on one Of the bedposts?"
"COon:" NO" "What?" Cock
roach. "-Youngstown Telegram.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
Enoch Arden.

Briefly stated" we explained, "thc
story of Enoch Arden was about as fol
lows: He went to sea and was ship.
wrecked on an uninhabited island
where he remained for several years.
When at last he was rescued Mr.. Ar
den put out for home with consider
able rapidity, only to find that during
his absence Mrs. Arden had married
again. What do you suppose was his
subsequent action?' Hard TO tigger,'
replied Mr.. Gap Johnson of Rumpus
Ridge, who had listened with deer
interest to the recital. You can't tell
which way toad will jump when you
poke him, and folks is just peculiar.
Probly he either took shot at his
wife's second husband or else borrowed
enough money off'n him to get back 10
his uninhabited island, and l wouldn't
bet nickel on either horn of what
d'ye-call t.'-Exchange.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
GIVES CHARMING RECITAL.
Miss Christine Miller Delights TWEEN
tieth Century Club.


Many persons who have in theil
homes photographic reproductions OF
the voice of Christine Miller, contralto
were privileged Thursday night to heal
the artist in person, when Miss Miller
appeared in n charming song recital
before the Twentieth Century Club at
the home Of Mrs. Jennie r. Kirby, 4
South Fifth avenue. In the receiving
line with the hostess were Mrs. May
Belle Vail. president of the club, Mr..
and Mrs. H. j. Howe, and Mr.. and Mrs.
E. r. Lay.
Miss Miller thoroughly delighted her
audience with her songs. altho to many
her program would have held more
personal interest had the artist sung
more of the songs that have been re-
created for the monograph. Miss Mill
ler's best photographic numbers are
the old songs. and these have had big
sales However. there could be no
complaint as to the selection as far as
presentation and Interpretation were
concerned. Miss Miller has a rich
voice of beautiful quality. wonderful
range, and her enunciation is perfect,
a fact alone that is always appreciated
by an audience. Added to these ac-
complishments was a gracious and
pleasing personality Her first group
comprised old English and Irish melo-
dies. her third several German songs,
including Der Schmied,' which has
had wide sale in photograph records;
and her fifth and last several from
American composers. Her heavier
numbers were the aria, MY Heart is
Weary" from "Nadeshda," and The
Grey Wolf" by Burleigh. One Of the
best of her lighter numbers was Day
break" dedicated to the singer by the
composer, Eugene c. Murdoch, and
One Golden Day" by Fay Foster. In
her closing encores Miss Miller sang
Candle Lightin' Time" by Paul l-au-
renee Dunbar. and Deep River, by
Burleigh. Later in the evening. and
informally. TO her own accompaniment
Miss Miller sang Annie Laurie.
Ralph NJ. Hix. of Waterloo. acted az
Miss Miller's accompanies for her pro-
gram.
During the social hour following the
program refreshments were served by
Misses Gladys and Gerna Carney, Edna
Balch. Valrosa Vail, Margaret WATSON,
and Vera Nawter.
Charles Z. Lawrence, Of Union, was
a guest from out OF the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
Relieves Serious Case
of Chronic Constipation
Dr.. Ca1d,pe1I's Syrup Pepsi,,
Corrects Condition That
Seemed Hopeless.

After suffering from chronic consti-
patton until she was so run down she
was unable to do any kind of work, Miss
II. A. Frees. 209 Adams St, Dayton,
Ohio obtained a bottle OF DIR. Caldwelrs
Syrup Pepsin and used it with such
gratifying results that she continued
the treatment and has written to DR..
Caldwell that her condition is again
normal, and that she wants to recon-
mend Syrup Pepsin to everyone who
suffers with constipation.
DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin is COM
bination of simple laxative herbs with
pepsin. gentle in it's action and free
from gripping or other pain or discom-
fort. 1t contains no opiate or narcotic
drug. and. while acting readily on the
most stubborn case Of inactive bowels.
is absolutely safe for the tiniest babe,
so that it is the ideal family laxative
and should be kept on hand in every
household for use when needed.
Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin costs
only fifty cents a bottle and is sold in
drug stores everywhere. To avoid imi-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23

ne lived until he came to this city
five years ago. Since then he had
made his home with his son where ne
died. He married Miss Catherine E.
Beardsley. in Ogle county, Illinois, in
1851. She is living at Polo, III. MT.
and Mrs. Lands were the parents OF
ten children, nine of whom are alive.
A daughter, Eliza, died in 1882. Those
who survive their father are s. II.
Lands. Rhodes; J, r. Lands, Whit
ten: +. W. Lands, of Milledgeville, ILL.,;
c. \. and Porter Lands, city; MISS
Esther Lands, Sterling, ILL.,; Lewis
and Seward Lands, of Polo. H., and
Mrs. Emma Griswold, of Sunnyside
Wash Two sisters. Mrs. Joseph
Tavener and Mrs. Lucinda Schryver.
both of Polo. H., also survive, as do
twenty-four grandchildren and twelve
great grandchildren.
The funeral will be held from the
c. A. Lands home Monday afternoon
at $50 o'clock. Burial will be in
Riverside.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
Cause Of FATIGUE,

Fatigue Is caused By the intensity
and frequency of repetition of muscu-
lar acts" said DR.. F. S. Lee Of Column
bia university, in an address on the
ill-effects of overwork. Modern Ia
bor-saving machinery has. no doubt,
Increased the intensity Of the muscu.
lar acts A workman at machine Is
40 longer required to lift heavy
weights. for the machine does it. But
this labor-saving machine has made
the frequency of repetition of muscu-
lar acts greater-the worker makes
1uicker and more movements"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
The Worthy Life.

He has achieved success who has
lived well, laughed often. and loved
much; who has gained the respect OF
intelligent men and the love of little
children; who has filled his niche and
accomplished his task, whether by an
improved poppy, perfect poem, or a
rescued soul; who has never lacked
appreciation of earth's beauty. or
failed to express it: who has always
looked for the best In others and given
the best he had; whose life was an in.
SEPARATION and whose memory bene-
diction.-Samuel N. Foss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23

senger coaches were piled on top Of
him. A piece of pipe coiled about his
neck. The rim Of one Of the great
driving wheels of the engine rested on
his face. His legs we've pinned down
by heavy beam. A pillow had been
forced against his mouth and nose.
His arms were pressed against his
sides and he tried IN vain to move,
But willing hands were at work upon
the wreck, and at last Smith was
dragge out. Looking around in a
dazed sort of way at his rescuers, he
asked:
How many yards did we gain on
that down. boys?" - Everybody's
Magazine.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
THE COUNTY CHURCHES

Rev. 0. w. Carroll, Of Beacon, will
preach both morning and evening serv-
ices at the Hartland church. AT 10
o'clock missionary rally will be held
and the subject will be. THE World
Kingdom Of Our Lord" "Three Pres
ent-Day Calls to Young People" will be
the subject at 1880, when a special
young peoples service will be held.
At the Methodist church at Albion
the sacrament of baptism and the
Lords supper and a reception to new
members will be held in the morning.
The subject for the evening will be
What Shall I Do Next Sunday"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
Would Bar Hunting
Rabbits With Ferrets

Among the proposed laws introduced
in the general assembly is one filed in
the senate Thursday. 1t would make
it unlawful to hunt rabbits with fer
rets. and provides punishment Of a
fine not to exceed Slo0 or imprison-
ment of thirty days. The hill has been
referred to the committee on agricul-
ture. 1t was introduced by Senator
II W. Grout. of Waterloo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
Daily Thouoht.

|, For the reward is not repose, but
fresh work, a larger sphere of useful.
ness and influence. The command over
ten cities Is given to the man whose
pound had grown to ten pounds; the
command of Ave cities to the man
whose pound had grown to five
pounds. The faculty Of doing good, by
an eternal law, is multiplied and mag
nif1ed according to the use which is
made Of it.-Frederick Denison Mau,
rice,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
Heavy Snow Blocks Trains.

1mpasss BILE snow drifts between here
and Mason City again tied up traffic
on the NJ. & ST. L. this morning. No.
10, the local passenger due here at
this forenoon, was reported FIVE hours
late as ii could not get out of Ma soil
City. a freight train stuck in the
drifts just this side Of Mason City
prevented any traffic from moving. a
snow plow was sent out ahead of No.
/, north bound at 9:l5 this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
pun out he W,sds.

There is no seed so vital as the sea
of habit. Bad habits are the weedt
that spring up among our crops Of
good resolutions and good endeavor1
These will never of themselves chokA
out the invaders, no matter how thicE
ly the good seed may have been plans
ed. The only way to extricate bad hah
it's is to get down on your knees ant
prayerfully and determinedly plud
them out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
The Anls,vver.

Three little boys were playing on
the beach. One had piled and patted
and cajoled the sand into n resem-
blance to racing car, another had
constructed with fair success touring
car. But what the third little fell
low had made was without form and
void. "What is your carr" he was
asked. He looked rather uncertain
until the question continued: yours
looks like two or three together"
"That's what 1t is" he said loftily !;
mines q collision |"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
slnoino CONTEXT. In Norway.

Some of the songs Of Norway con.
sist Of hundreds of four-line verses
which must surely be a hard test to the
memory of the singers. Sometimes
two singers will have duet in such
q song, singing verse after verse alter
nateIy.- He whose memory, or In de-
fault Of memory, invention, fails him
first Is loser.-From Norway, by Nico
Jungman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
AUDIT COUNTY ACCOUNTS.
Examiners Start Checking Books OF
Officers Of County.

The annual check and audit of books
and accounts of the county officers was
begun this morning by state examiners
of county officers, working for the
auditor of states department. J. /.
Israel, of Keokuk, and A. D. Nye of
Bedford, began working on the books
of the clerk of courts this forenoon.
Several weeks will be required to COM
plete the audit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
The water Of the Antarctic ocean is
cider than that Of the Arctic.
WHY HAIR FALLS OUT

Dandruff causes a feverish irritat ton
of the scalp, he hair roots shrink, loos-
en- and then the hair comes cut fast. To
stop falling hair at once and rid the
scalp Of every particle of dandruff. get
q 25-cent bottle of Danderine at any
drug store pour a little in your hand
and rub it into the scalp. After few
applications the hair stops coming out
and you can't find any dandruff.-Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
As Bad as Football.

A Harvard man tells this one:
The train had just run of the track
and plunged down deep embankinent.
Engine, baggage car. coaches and
sleepers were piled IN terrible con-
fusion. Smith. the famous halfback,
lying at the bottom Of the wreck,
came partly to his senses. Three pas
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
IACOS LANDS DEAD.
Father of c. A. and Porter Lands Dies
of Old Aue.

Jacob Lands. aged Sc, father Of c. y.
and Porter Lands. died at the home
Of the former, 109l2 East Church
street. at O'Clock this morning OF
old age. Mr. Lands has been in fail
ing health for some time. but he had
been confined 10 his he'd for only a
week.
Mr.. Lands was horn in Michigan
Dec. so 1890. In 1885 his parents
moved to Ogle county. Illinois. where
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
McLeland Moves; VIII Build.

County Auditor w. E. McLeland ant
Mrs. McLeland, who sold their resi-
dence property at 303 Jerome street
recently, moved Thursday to theil
farm in Taylor township, northeast OF
Albion. As soon as the weather per-
mits they will begin building a modern
home on the farm to cost probably
& ono
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
pi.appointed Children.

We felt sorry for our chaps the 9TH
er day. The groceryman left ham
at our house through mistake, and
when we got home the children were
dancing around 1t. while Martha was
crying. They thought we were down.
town on a spree.-Claude Callan in the
Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
In the Police Court.

Will Chase pleaded guilty in the
mayors court Thursday night to rid
ing motorcycle on sidewalks of the
south side. and was fined IS and the
costs The complaint against Chase
was filed by Joe Shimek.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
Hernandez Held to Jury.

Joe Hernandez, a Mexican OF this
city, charged with bootlesging. was
held to the federal grand jury by Com :
missioner Fitzsimmons Thursday after
noon
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
VEHICLE ENGINES FOR
STATIONARY SERVICE,

". c. r. writes: have a four
cylinder, 30 horse power engine, in
a disused automobile. Of old model,
which II still capable Of running.
Is it practical TO use such an engine
as this for power purposes around
a farm and how should one proceed
in order to do 80?
Answer: A great many good,
serviceable engines are to be found
in discarded motorcars, for the rea-
son that the rest Of the car usually
wears out or becomes obsolete be-
fore the power plant does. In ap-
plying an automobile engine to sta
tionary purposes there are, however.
certain conditions to be borne in
mind: A vehicle engine develops
It's rated horsepower at . speed four
or five times as high az the average
stationary engine and, unless it Is
run at full speed. it ID likely to be
disappointing as TO the work It will
do. The vehicle engine 10 hardly
as we'll adapted for long. continuous
service At full load a. 3 stationary
engine, and If II Is 20 used II should
be provided with more liberal
This colr1,n = devo<ed 70 the i
operator. Both pIeGsuSs 6sd consmey
sspsa. Tie s:s." s.s!e.ee: ::cc:" ce:-e
n motor vehtc1es. ,sAAs % do c~d ,
Swterest 10 rsotorisfs win 4e Gssscered
Cl0u0h, coSe this O1lce.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
In the District Court,

Albert Heng has been appointed adj
ministrator of the estate of Bertha
Heng, who died recently at Gilman.
The administrators bond was fixed at
$4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23
ANNOUNCER EMIT.
Mayor,

I will be a candidate for mayor at
the primary to be held March II, 1917.
J. J. Wilson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23

ta.ons and ineffective substitutes be
sure you get DIR. Caldwel's Syrup Pep
sim See that facsimile Of DR.. Cald-
wells signature and his portrait appear
on the yellow carton in which the bottle
is packed. A trial bottle, free Of charge.
can be obtained by writing to DR.. w.
B. Caldwell. 455 Washington St, Mon
ticello Illinois.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-23

cooling system. and special attention
should be paid to it, fabrication.
The bearings OF vehicle engines are
not particularly adapted to with
stand the pulls Of driving belts and
their high speed generally involves
the use Of countershafting. Tho
mounting Of such an engine upon its
base usually involves special ar
rangements. Despite these consid-
erations, an automobile engine can
be made to do good stationary serv-
ice, II the application Is intelligently
made.
USING UNDERSIZE INNER
TUBES.
W. G. F. writes: l recently adopt
ed 33x4-inch tires in place of the
32x3 " inch size, and fnd that have
several 32x3h Inch inner tubes left
on my hands, Is It advisable to use
these in the 33x4-inch shoes?
Answer: We should by all means
use them rather than discard them
and we think they will give you good
service. as the rubber Of good quail
ity tubes liz readily capable Of
stretching the amount required ua-
der these conditions, without being
noticeabiy weakened.
sterests Of the automobile oicsey and
iol coSs toill be considered from every
: CT phases Of tie TS.S:%1 GIG care
hat not to do. Questions OF general
ssace permitting. Addyess Alert Z.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-11-04
Books and Authors

The exigsnsiGS of the war DO not seem to
judg" from the announcement, hat charles II.
Cahns How Ia study Pictures" has just gone
into ninth edition.
ris,own y. J.. writer oil boys books long
n.for" II" became . leader Of BOY. scouts
las Seen officially approved hy the liov scouts
in these two lines OF activity
lI.rhcr; Adams Gibbons. whose recent book
The Hec"ns;rnclion OF loinnd and the Near
Win rrohlems Of The war mas '' G~en lcSturms
through France. by appointment OF the French
aud The nature Of Nmericas present mt" and future
part icipation in the war.
u Appleton & Co report that they are print
European novel "Thc Score, Witness and
.roken ,",s oth"r recent novels '% %hcn nrc
being being r@prntcd This week are. christine: a
Julia" by Grace lIodgsom Flandrau Tho Green
IRE. My*t%ry by Roman I?uhl"day: THE
Mining camps may appeal 10 tho average
mdiyidgaL but .r Gcrnldi"@ ionnHr author Of
lished by y. Applcton & CO.. say. hat they
"G no n @nI ~, ,nn 80 'i'' f,r the Keen "ludsnt
face OF the earth FOR Al man to prov" his worth
IAN in the mining camps tucked in nmong .he
nr'cr do-weII gets chance make good ''''''''
Tha, our high eos, Of living is no, exclusively
TO her husband John Adams, then a member
Laura =. Richards's new hook. abigail Ndams
Her LIE and fines: Everything bears very
great price The merchant complains Of the
n mnh ahS cHrnrr Complains Of IN,
what il was year ago.
Marian" - Mary y. i'almcr Uhc Neale Pub
fishing Company, Is touchimEly 8,
story or the South, with the scene Principally
laid III Louisiana in tn" days tcdnting tho
WAR Between the states. Its picture Of tLc
happy relations existing in the main bet wecn
the slave population and it's owners has been
woven into hers a charm Of detail that makes
IL stand out with striking dstnctncss i'm its
appeal. indclihly imprcsaing the reader with the
beauty OF the whole as no previous effort in
this field has done quite well The ;,,lt hor
writes with a knowledge and sympathy that
comes only from intimate acquaintance with
both locality and environment us well as tho