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Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-22
Old FiddIers With Old
Riddles to Compete Monday

The Young Mems Christian asso-
citation will hold its annual old I'D
dlers' contest this coming Monday
evening. R. w. Ycoman will be in
charge OF the event and is now ac-
cepting entries from the veteran I'D
dlers,
Mr.. Yeoman has already received
word from Joseph c. Green, ls45
Park avenue, three times winner Of
the contest, that he believes he is still
good enough to repeat. Mr.. Green is
|S5 years old and has a violin 100
years old.
Homer Kirk, 2lO6 vinton street,
and w. ]. Morrison Of Springfield,
Neb, are other former winners who
intend to enter the 1917 competition.
Josiah Petty OF Perry, Ia, who owns
violin seventy-seven years old, will
represent the Hawkeye state. Mr..
Petty won third prize last year.
]. 5. Silcott, Fifty-third and
Spaulding streets, is prize winner
OF former years who will be among
the contestants, as will Z. A. Gallup,
1901 Pratt street. Mr.. Gallup will
play an instrument us years old
William Worthy has violin l73
years old. N. fisher, l408 South
Eleventh street, has fiddle he says
is the latest design and with which
he says he will show the other vet.
Grams they are old-fashioned. His
violin is only eighteen years old. Viii
liam Balfour OF Nehawka, Neb.. i:
another veteran fiddler who will com
pete.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-22
GROH ANSWERS HIS
READERS QUERIES
Mystery Surrounds Some Who
Write to Him Seeking
Information.
ONE MAN WOULD BE sAvEI
BY A. r. GROH.

My, my. but aren't some people
the suspicious things.
Take, for instance, two questions
suggested to me for discussion in this
column. One of them crept in, very
mysteriously, without date, salutation
or signature, like a message from tie
"Mysti: Seven" (But ! have clue.
The paper is watermarked, "Termi-
nal") Now, all / have to do is find
out who uses that kind of paper and
III be on the way to discovering
who asked this question On the
mystic paper were read these words:
Write on what you know about
Dan Buffers connection with the
custer suit" E..
Hist! Mr.. Anonymous, give me
the password Of the Mystic Seven"
and bend your ear this way. Listen
closely. What / Know about Dan
Buffers connection with the custer
suit is found between this paragraph
and the next one.
| Another chap turns on the red rib
bon on his typewriter and breathes out
the following on a post card:
Very well, Mr.. Wizard, just to test
you: What was the mysterious en-
closure, which so effectually turned
off the Rev. Sayidge's flow OF Ian
guage? G. E. H."
The enclosure, my dear G. E. H.,
was check to be used for the poor.
Mr.. Savidge has so used 1t, retaining
no part for himself. A letter accom-
panied the check, apologizing for the
treatment OF the minister and stating
that the writer wanted to live bet
ter life. So Mr.. Savidge pursuing the
| policy OF love for, his enemies instead
Of revenge, forgave them. Hoping
that my calculation OF this subject is
perfectly lucid, / beg TO remain, sir,
yours. etc.
Delves in History.
/ Axel Anderson, 1923 Dodge street,
postcards me that he would like to
suggest the question. Who are the
historic races of EuropeP Owing to
| the world war going on il would not
be an untirnely topic"
| Quite right, Axel. 1t would not
be an untinely topic. However, |
think the subject has been covered
in Historic Races of Europe" lit
tie book of 967 pages, even better
than could cover it in this column.
| OF course, could treat it super
i ficially by writing 200 or 800 articles
about II, but that, perhaps, might be-
come tiresome to some of Our readers.
Races Of Europe" another little
work in six volumes Of $50 pages
each you may also find interesting.
Ask at the city library.
| Wants to Be Saved.
From F.,B. NJ, 1881 u street, Lin
coin, comes this; II would like to
have the Well OF Wisdom explain the
following subject: What must do
| to be savedf'
Ny dear F. B. NJ, in Lincoln
! there are more than fifty churches Of
various denominations, with learned
Fclergymen in charge OF them, who can
answer this question for you much
better than L could. They are not
| only willing, but anxious to answer it
and ! respectfully refer you to them.
| There, I've answered those four
questions.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-22
Get This Free Book
On the United States Navy

This is a moment when every Amer
lean looks with keen interest toward the
American navy. In event of war our
great, gray battleships must form our
chief bulwark of defense. The safety of
every citizen will depend on the effici-
ency of these giant engines and the
courage of the crews who man them.
Few Americans have clear idea of
how men live in the navy-of the daily
routine Of the boys behind the guns.
A Free Book on the Navy.
The Bee offers you glimpse behind
the scenes-a free book on life in the
navy, published by the government.
This little book tells what a United
States, sailor must be physically; how he
is trained; how he lives; how much he
is paid; how the navy educates him;
the rewards he earns by distinguished
service.
There are twenty striking illustra-
lions of navy life, on the battleships and
on, land, including a full-page picture
of the monster Pennsylvania, just
launched, the most powerful fighting
machine in the world. ., -. +. :
This book on the navy should be in
the hands of every patriotic American,
now that the great steel-clad monsters
with their crews may be called on for
service at any moment. Here is an up
to-date, minute account Of life in the
navy, at time when the navy is the
most important thing in the nation.
A copy of this official booklet will be
mailed free to you on request. Fill out
the attached coupon, enclosing 2-cent
stamp for return postage.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-22
Letter to
Or. Kilmer D Co..
Binshamton. N. Y.
Prove What Swamp Root Will Do
for You.

for You.
Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
3inghamton, N. Y, for a sample
size bottle. II will convince anyone,
You will also receive a booklet OF
valuable information, telling about
the kidneys and bladder. When
writing be sure and mention lie
Omaha Daily Bee. Regular fifty
cent and one-dollar size bottles for
sale At all drug stores.--Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-22
Lobeck Says that
Congress Will Be
With the President

Congressman Lobeck, when advised
by The Bee of the presidents call
for an extra session, said: "Of course.
will be there. Congress will stand
by the president, regardless of party
lines.
~ also believe that CONSUMPTION
will not be necessary in time OF war.
This country is not very keen for a
large standing army, but when it
comes to defending the flag there
will be plenty of volunteers. We are
getting the navy into excellent con-
dition." added the congressman.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-22
Mans Staff of

Lie is the whole wheat
grain - not the white,
starchy center of the wheat
make no mistake about
that--but be sure you get
the whole wheat grain In a
digestible form. Shredded
Wheat Biscuit contains all
the dssue-building, energy
creating material in the
whole wheat, steam-cooked,
shredded and baked. A per-
fectfood for the nourishment
Of the human body. A bet
ter balanced ration than
meat or eggs, or starchy
vegetables, supplying the
greatest amount Of body
building nutriment at lowest
cost. For breakfast with
milk or cream, or for any
meal with fruits. Made at
Niagara Falls. N. Y.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-22
Athletic Club Bonds Soon
Bouuht UD BY Investors

That practically all of the $37S,OOO
Athletic club bond issue will be sold
to investors OF Omaha and Nebraska
is predicted by Sam Burns, jr, head
OF the Burns & Brinker company,
which purchased the bonds from the
club. More than 100000 worth have
now been sold, though the formal
campaign has not yet started
Mr.. Burns said country bankers
and women are the principal buyers
of these bonds. The money for the
entire issue is now all available for
the club,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-03-22

Persistent Advertising Is the Road
to Success.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
. Paris School Picnic.

At the Paris township school picnic
on VIM. Rims lawn, Sept. 21st, the
morning was spent in games and races,
a small prize being offered to both boys
and girls. The winners in these events
are as follows:
High jump, 1st division-Eddie Ma
lex and Lois Gassett; End division
Freddie Vrba and Mary Frank; 3rd d.
vision-Tie between Raymond Harris
and Kenneth Barnes and won among
the girls by Gertrude Ondrasek.
Footrace-1st division, Eddie Malek
and Bernedetta Barnes; End division,
Freddie Vrba and Lucille Barnes; 3rd
division, Kenneth Barnes and Carrie
Vrba. -.
After a picnic dinner, DR.. Steuder
gave talk on Farm Stock A good
number was present in spite of muddy
roads. -
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
PUBLIC SALE.

As one Of us may be called into mili-
tary servics, We hsv1 -dscide6 70 dis
solve partnerseip. and will sell At Pub'
lie Auction, on the o. M. Truman farm
miles west of Lime Springs and 81
miles southeast of Chester, the proper
! ty listed below. Sale to commence at
1000 q. m. sharp on @s
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1917.
Bay Gelding coming s years old,
weight 1900. Black Gelding coming 5,
weight 1900. Black Gelding coming 4,
weight 1900. Bay Mare z years old,
weight 14OO. L,. -
q Mich Cows-14 milking. Here
ford Bull. Steers. Heifers. 13
Spring Calves. .----
One Stock Hog and Brood Sows.
A full line of Farm Machinery. A
new, 1917, 5-passenger Ford car. 20
Chickens. Some Dry Stove Wood. Is
Acres Standing Corn. 20 Tons of Hay.
400 bushels of Oats. Some Household
Goods and many other articles.
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.
ITERMS:-All sums of $1,000 and
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
Rural Carrier Examination.

The United States Civil Service Com
mission has announced an examination
for the County Of Howard, Iowa, to be
held at Cresco on October q, 1917, to
fill the position of rural carrier at
Cresco, and vacancies that may later
occur on rural routes from other post
offices in the above mentioned county.
The examination will be open only to
male citizens who are actually domi-
ciled in the territory of post Office in
the county and who meet the other
requirements set forth in Form No.
1877. This form and application blanks
may be obtained from the Office men,
toned above or from the United
States Civil Service Commission at
Washington, D. c. Applications
should be forwarded to the Commission
at Washington at the earliest practica-
BILE date,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28

INV Soldier Girl.

What has proven the real big sue
cess Of the present season standing out
above all the new musical comedies
that have been produced in the past
few months "My Soldier Girl" big
musical spectacle-with military at
mosphere-is to be presented at Cresco
Opera House, Monday night, Oct. 1st.
Many names of prominent artists well
known to lovers of musical plays are to
be found in the cast of this remarkable
success which includes Minna Heiden,
Gudrun Walberg, Charles George, Les
lie Jones, James Baber, VIM. Moore
and Lee Frost. The chorus is COM
posed of the most attractive lot of
girls ever gathered together in one
company. The production offers an
artistic piece of work whether in the
gorgeous first act setting or through
the aid of electricity and scenic beauty
the last act produces a remarkable
scenic effect of a battlefield "some-
where in France" Many new dance
ensembles are introduced for the first
time offering spicy moments of amuse-
ment and good wholesome entertain
ment. Some of the song hits are
my Soldier Girl, "Oh, You Naughty
Baby" "Come On and Baby Me, -
"Dixie Doodle, "A Wonderful Thing
Has Come Into My Life" "When l
Dream of You, 'Tell Me With Your
Heart" "Sailing Away on the Henry
Clay" and q score of others. Seats
Saturday morning at Lomas Drug
Store.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
Card of Thanks.

The Bohemian Evangelical Union
hereby expresses the sincerest great
fulness to the pastor of the Bohemian
Reformed Church, Rev. Joseph Havlik,
to the members of the church and to
the people of the community for many
kind services performed during the ses-
sion of September 9th to 18th.
We thank, especially, those who
received Us into their homes, to the
ladies who served excellent meals, to
the friends for many pleasant rides and
to the Saratoga Band for the fine open
air concert. God bless you all For
the committee. B. A. TILIJN,
Chairman.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
Greater Iowa Day at Crerco.

The Greater Iowa Association, whose
slogan is ''Do 1t Yourself For Iowa, !"
an organization with headquarters at
Davenport, has designated the week of
October 1st to 9Th as Greater Iowa
Wohk.
This organization, by personal work
and through the newspapers OF the
state, has done a great work in the
advancement of the material interests
of our great state. ,-.
During next week automobile parties
will tour the state spreading the gospel
of a greater and better Iowa.
A letter to the Commercial Club of
Cresco says their schedule calls for
meeting at Cresco at l 20 O'Clock next
Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 3rd. The
speakers who will be here are R. H.
Faxon, Sec'y of the DesMoines Com
mercial Club; C. L. Herring, one of the
most prominent business men of Des
Moines; and E. L. BALI, of Mason City.
I This meeting will be held at the
Cresco Opera House. The Commercial
Club will make all necessary arrange
ments for big, rousing meeting.
This meeting is free to all. Farming
is our great industry. Iowa's actual
production during 1916, including live
stock, dairy and poultry, wool, etc.
exceeded One Billion Dollars. -,
Farmers be at this meeting and hear
the good things about our great state.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
Evangelical Church.

Regular services in the Florenceville
Evangelical Church, Sunday morning.
Sunday evening, we will meet with
the German M. E, who are eho|dinG
special services near Ridgeway. .
The Florenceville w. M. S. will meet
at the home of Mrs. Albert Bigalk,
Tuesday, Oct. End, at 2'p. m.
Plan on attending these services.
g. w. A. SCHOLER, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
A Surprise.

A pleasant surprise was given for
Miss Edna Keding at the home other
sister. Mrs. Theo. Gesell son3Sept. 2Oths
The evening was spent in games,
music and dancing and light lunch
was served at 1890. The guests who
were invited were Josephine Bigalk,
Alma and Minnie Klaffke, Mr.. and Mrs.
Roger Clark, Alta Gingles, Ida Gesell,
Mae Steinmetz, Louise Salisbury,
Esther Hess, Mrs. Charles Kirk, Lottie
Flaherty. g.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
OBITUARY

Clarence Stevens was born May IL,
1886, and passed away September 19.
1917, at a o'clock a. m., at the age Of
81 years, months and 2 days. He
was born in Cresco and has lived in this
county all his life; living on a farm
northwest of town until about IL years
ago, when he moved to Cresco with his
mother.
Deceased has been a sufferer from
epilepsy for,some time and was always
hopeful of being cured, but all that low
ing care and medical science could do
was of no avail.
He leaves to mourn his departure his
mother; one brother, Harry; one sister,
Mrs. Benz. Jones; four half brothers
on his mothers side and four half
brothers and one half sister on his
fathers side.
CARD OF THANKS.
We desire to express our sincere
thanks to those who aided US during
the late illness of our son and brother,
also for the beautiful flowers, and es-
pecially are, our thanks due to the
Woodmen of the World for services
1endered.
Mrs. Mary Stevens and Children.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
District Court Next Week.

The October term of the District
Court for Howard County convenes
next Monday, Oct. lst, with Judge
Hobson presiding. The calender for
the term is rather larger than usual
there being a total of LAG cases, two
criminal, 40 probate and 104 civil cases,
of which % have been filed since the
last term of court. The following cases
are set for trial: Curtis Miller vs. Otto
G. Peterson, Geo. Thomas vs. Albert
Stockdale, McHugh & Lyons vs M. E.
Snavely, ct al, w. E. Ratcliffe vs. H.
M. Morine, j., H. Miller VS. Henry
Schlader and Maud Hickman vs. Fred
C. Hickman.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
Lightning Rods a Necessity.

Now is the time you should have
lightning Rods on your buildings as
building material IS higher than ever.
Grain and stock of all kinds are more
than double in price. Your insurance
on them is about the same as usual.
Stop and think what loss you would
have should lightning set fire to your
buildings, and you know this can all be
avoided by having a Copper Cable
Lightning Rod fitted to your buildings.
a.. For particulars call on
48-tf ANDREW SMITH,
Cresco, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
Cresco Boy Honored.

Paul C. Brown, who is a senior at
Upper Iowa University at Fayette,
this year, has been honored by being
elected the president of the college
senior class. Mr.. Brown is also first
lieutenant in the college military COM
pany. vice-president of the Philo-
mathean Literary Society and men,
ber of the College Male Quartette. In
addition to his student work, he is also
an instructor in manual training.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
N. W. A. Lecture.

L. E. Yerington, State Lecturer for
the Modern Woodmen Of America, of
Storm Lake, will be in Cresco on Sat-
urdsy, Oct. 9Th, and in Intervening
will give a lecture in the M. w. A.
hall. This is the time at which Maple
Camp will take the referendum vote on
the Patriotic Fund Bylaw. Every
Modern Woodman should turn out and
hear the lecture and also vote on this
new bylaw.
A. J. EVANS, V. C.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28

under, cash. Over that amount one
years time will be given on bankable
notes bearing 8 per cent. interest. No
property to. be removed from the prem
ises until settled for.
KUBICEK BROS.
D. R. Conway, Auctioneer. ~ -
C. J.. Carmen, Clerk. "
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
No Call for October 3rd.

Sheriff Ferrie has been notified to
send no more conscripted men to Camp
Dodge until further orders, In con.
sequence of which the men who
expected to leave for Camp Dodge next
Wednesday will not start at that time.
To a lack of supplies and unfinished
barracks is probably due the change in
nlans.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
Time Given Minor.

To all whom it may concern. Where
as, my minor adopted son, Orson B.
Wells, wishes to run business on. his
own account, hereby notify the pub
lie that will not collect or claim any
of his earnings, not pay any debts he
may make, or be responsible for him in
any way.
C. A. Wells.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
Baptist Church.

The regular services will be held next
Sunday morning, theme, "Could God
Change His Law?" Evening subject,
Telling What We Know"
Tee ordinance of baptism will be ad-
ministered at the close of the evening
services. You are cordially invited to
our services.
Pettit Pastor
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28

Sale Very Important to Some One.
p. have for sale my entire stock of
Hardware, Merchandise, Groceries and
Buildings at Protivin, Iowa. Parties
wishing to buy enquire at the Bohem-
ian Savings Bank, or at the store of A.
J. Mikesh, Protivin, Iowa. 5.t3
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
Annual Poultry Exhibit.

The annual poultry exhibit of the
Oak Dale Farms will be given at
lie Roy, Mimi, Oct. IL, 13 and l4th.
You will regret it unless you avail
yourself of this opportunity to see birds
rarely shown in this part of the coun-
try before they leave for the Eastern
Shows,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
For Sale.

Duroc Boars by Col. the King End, a
son of King the Co.., acknowledged by
all good breeders to be the leading hog
of the breed. Bred right, Fed right,
Priced right: Phone Rumsey le.
5tf GEO. S. BARKER, Cresco, ia. -
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
For Rent.

A good l6O-acre farm in Winneshiek
county with good buildings. Enquire
at this Office.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28

Be demonstration and at the same
time make big money. Write kamlah
Asbestos Mfg. Co., Kamiah, Idaho.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
Your Weavius Wanted!

Please do not forget that l need your
work now more-than ever. Though
am crippled so I cannot get around to
get it, can do the weaving if you will
bring or send it to me. Will allow you
Sc per ID. for ingram carpet or Chenille
curtains, on rugs or weaving, if you"do
not want them made up for your own
use. Will also make a reasonable
allowance on clean. cast-off garments
suitable for carpet rags. Rugs and
porch pillows for sale always.
I. C. CLEVELAND,
It. r. F. D. No. l, Bonair, Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
: Royal Reishbors' Social Evening.

The Royal Neighbors will have .
social evening at their hall on Tuesday
evening, Oct. 2. 1917. All kind of
games with a short program. All
Royal Neighbors are invited and res
uuested to be present. Picnic supper.
COMMITTEE.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28

LosT--Auto No. 1858 and tail light.
Finder please notify Joseph Shimek,
Eima, Iowa. Reward. j.,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28
For Rent.

Three good houses. l.. E. EATON,
Office under Post Office. Cresco, la.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-09-28

J. A. Petit, Pastor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-07-13
PUTTING Us on the Map

Mr.. and Mrs. Ray v. Bennett
of Minneapolis were in the city
Tuesday having driven here in
their car. Mra.Bennett is the
trail blazer foVAthe Automobile
Trail Blazing Association OF
America and is here for the pur-
pose of putting our excellent
roads and cities on the map.
This will mean much to this park
region and particularly to the
VermiNion range cities.
Mr.. Bennett informed the Miner
that when he was approached at
Duluth to blaze a trail to this
country he was skeptical OF the
advisability as he was under the
impression that no roads existed
here and that he might be forced
to literally blaze a trail. He said
that our worst stretches were
boulevards compared with the
roads in the southern end OF the
state and upon which thousands
of dollars have been spent per
mile during the past.
He was loud in his praises OF
the beauties of this country as a
scenic proposition and was par
ticularly impressed with the trip
between here and Tower which
he characterized as comparing
with anything he had ever trav-
eled overland he has been over
them all.
Mr.. Bennett is marking the
"green" trail from Brainerd to
Winton via Duluth, Biwabik,
Tower, Ely and Winton. From
Duluth to Biwabik he is marking
| the Old Vermilion road. From
| Biwabik he comes over the same
via Wahlsten and from there on
through Tower to Ely and Win
ton. He will also mark the road
| from Biwabik to Hibbing with
the "blue" trail and thus place
the range towns on the automobile
map.
This is move that has long
been contemplated but never car,
ried out for the simple reason
that, as Mr.. Bennett says, there
was no confidence placed in the
reports of the excellent roads in
this section of the state. In com
pany with Mayor Brozich, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bennett visited the several
noted beauty spots in this vicin-
ity.