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The Washington times., 1917-01-12
FEDERAL EMPLOYEES TALK
Questions Pertaining to welfare to
Be Taken Up Today. \

Questions pertaining to the welfare
OF members Of the organization. VIII
be discussed today before the National
League OF Government Employs s, a.
the Manhattan Hotel. George l.
Kane, OF Lynn. Mass. will preside.
The conference. which has been in
session several days. win adjourn to-
morrow.
The Washington times., 1917-01-12

sand delinquents at one time. It was
directly through the~efforts OF Mrs.
Rhodes that these schools were es-
tablished. and she Is looked upon as
the author Of the vacation school
idea in the District three years ago.
So great was the demand for vacation
schools for high school work last
summer thSt one was established by
private funts where children paid tu-
ition to attend.
Plan II Equip Piaygreusds.
Another scheme outlined by Mrs.
Rhodes was the equipment rof every
public school In the District with
swings. see-saws, parallel bars and
other gymnasium apparatus and the
opening of all public school play
grounds from morning until dark.
"The necessary equipment could be
made" said the speaker. Eat practical
~ no expense to rfe District In the
manual training and vocational
schools. At present, the vocational
The Washington times., 1917-01-12
MRS. 5. R. RHODES
CRITICISES SCHOOLS
Board Member Suggests Crea-
ton Of Vacation School and
Improvements.

The public school system OF the Dis
trict was criticised by Mrs. Susie Root
Rhodes, chairman of the elementary
schools committee of the Board OF
Education OF the District, when she
stated in an address to the Child Wei
fare Association OF Anacostia at Ma
sonic Hall. at Fourteenth and u
streets southeast yesterday that one
fifth, or about 10000. of the children
OF the District of Columbia in attend
ance at public schools are obliged to
repeat grades becase of lack of some
opportunity to make up work. Mrs.
Rhodes outlined plans whereby vaca-
ton schools may be established in
each of the thirteen divisions OF the
elementary schools, vacation high
colored pupils: for opening of all
school Fairgrounds after school hours
until dark; the equipping Of all
schools with recreational facilities,
and the maintenance of public school
Fairgrounds all summer at practically
cost to the District
washington Ii Behind.
washington Is one of the few cities
in the country" said Mrs. Rhodes.
which has not adopted the modern
system Of passing children By subjects
and not by grades. In this city, II
child fails In only. part OF his work,
he must repeat the entire year, rather
than that subject in which he has
been deficient. While l do not know
how long this condition will continue,
1 think IT imperative that some ar.
rangement be made which will allow
the backward child to make up de-
ficiency in any study. One OF the rea-
sons for so many boys and girls leav-,
ing school at an early age Is the fact
that they have been hampered by lack
of opportunity to make up one or two
subjects except by repeating ALL
was A Pioneer.
The plan proposed by Mrs. Rhodes
Is to have established at least one
vacation school in each of the thirteen
public school divisions and two va
cation high schools, one for white and
one for colored students. There are
at present in the District but. two
public vacation schools, one for col
ored and one for white children The
latter is able to ACCOMMODATE only
twenty children OF the many thou
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07
HoD to Knit Socks
For Soldiers; Fe,D
Do1t's For Knitters

Tho following directions have been
1 ,,,,n,on
iuiiii9"eu ~ ~" ~
VINO VIII KNIT SOCKS Tor the soiu'ei .
Some "don'ts" for knitters have also
heon outlined and they are appended.
,.., st,,o,i, fo,,,,,,
-.
Use tne regular steer hnl'''hs n'e''Ds
and gray yarn. cast on si*ty-eish'
stitches on three needles as follows:
Twenty four. TWENTY-FIVE. twenty-t two.
With fourth needle, knit one needle at
fine around and around until you
have thirty rows Knit these thirty
rows as follows, two plain, two purl,
an around, This forms ribbed top
For the sock.
Then knit plain for seven and one
half inches
Novv vou are ready for Your heel.
on 70 one needle knit thirty 1--we
st;tches This Is vour heel needle.
Kean Emitting on it, and let the other
two noodles rest Turn your knitting
ona nnrl hack across these thirty five.
,rher tnrn and knit across plain, turn
and purl back until you have twenty
VOWS Now Is the time to narrow for
vour heel. Knit to~> within eleven
stitches of the end of your needle, knit
two together, turn, slip one, purl TO
within eleven Of the end, purl two to-
rather. turn. slip one knit to last one.
and knit the last one with one Of nine
remaining on the end of needle, turn,
s;,r, nne. and nnrl two together at end.
M this until YOU have collected all
your nine.
Now YOU must divide this heel upon
two needles and with two remaining
needles pick up fifteen stitches on each
side NJ This heel. adding them to the
stitches already on these needles. Now
that ali are collected. knit around plain
for three rows. Narrow by knitting
second and third stitches on end Ono.
beginnins) Of each heel needle. Dc
this every other row until there are
sixty-eight stitches divided as fol-
lows. twenty-three, twenty-five, TWEEN
ty-three. Now knit all around n'he
na rrow at end and beginning Of each
needle edo this by knitting two togeth-
cry every other row till you have seven
stitches on each needle. Then narrow
every row and bind off the last TWO
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07
Gilman News.

Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Vosburg are
parents of son, born Monday.
While trimming trees in front OF the
CONGREGATIONAL church Tuesday morn
ing. Peter Madill had the misfortune to
fall and break his leg. One bone was
broken near the ankle.
Nose Robbins and children, Gilmore
Harry and Wilma, of Arkansas, and
Robert Robbins, Of Buffalo Prairie. H.,
visited Wednesday with their relatives
the N. R. and Thomas McGreW fami-
lies.
Prof. and Mrs. G. P. Wyckotf, OF
Grinnell, are guests of the latters
mother, Mrs. Hubbard Sutherland.
Mr.. and Mrs Emerson Powers OF
Marshalltown, visited Wednesday at
the George Forman home.
Mrs. G. w. nCerrick, who had been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. tMorriseau,
and husband in Los Angeles. Cal, for
eight months has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Bishop, Of Long
mont, Colo; M. E. Poquette and wife.
Of Las Animas, Colo; J. 8. Work and
wife. of Olney, Colo, and A. 9. Work
and wife, of Detroit Mich. are herr
this week enjoying a reunion with
their relatives; the Mrs. Hannah Gould
family.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07
LOCAL MARKETS.
.pe;css Paid % Farmers ny M arshall'
a4ess to,..n- larSSh NJ. .-3 :

Prices Paid s. Farmers NY Marsha'''
s5tts town a6tss ' :
The following prices are quoted BY
Marshalltown dealers Tor the different
varieties Of farmers provisions. grain
and produce.
The Reynolds & Sheldon grocvery
quotes the following prices.
Butter-37.
Eggs-2S.
Benedict Flour anc Feed Company
will pay the following prices at their
place Of business III this city. subject.
however, to market changes:
Corn-New ear, 1.65.
GOats--65
The following market quotations Ar"
furnished by H. Willard, Son & Co.
Clear medium native wool-5S0oo
Coarse and lows @5S.
Light, fine-35@40.
Heavy, fne-3o@35.
Pelts-50, Is and $50.
No 1 hides-17.
No. hides-16.
Horse hides, tail on-6.oo to 7oo.
Hog skins-40 to 30 cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07
rs Haus Perfect Skin
Throughout the Summer

These days the face needs special care
and attention. Flying dust and dirt, the
beating sun, arc severe on any skin.
Their .despoilin9 effects are best over
colized wax This keeps skin and pores
IN cleanly condition, the complexion
beautifully white and spotless. Dis
colored, freckled and roughened cuticle
are actually absorbed BY it. One ounce
OF mercolized wax, obtainable at any
drug store, is sufiicient to completely
renovate q eoiled complexion. II 10
used like cold cream, allowed to remain
on over night. and washed off in the
1 3 As the skin tends to expand in warm
weather causing wrinkles to form, q
good astringent lotion should be used
Dissolve or. powdered saxolite in
pt. witch hazel. Battle the face in this
during the heat OF tho day or before
going out for theatre or social affair. II
Is a remarkable skin tightener and
wrinkle 01AsAe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07
Jap ness Politsness.

A story illustrating japanese polite
ness, as well as Japanese reverence
for the beautiful, was told by the late
William M. Chase. He was waiting at
a Japanese railway stat. on for his train
and was watching sunset when a
freight tram pn;;.,,ii ii and sHS: afe his
view. He was just turning his attention
elsewhere when the station master APP
peared at his side and inquired, with
the politcst of bows. II he had been en-
loving the sunset He admitted that he
had. and smilingly accepted apology for
the smilingly accepted the apology for
the Intrusion Of the train. -Of course, /
recognized that trains were the first
consideration in stat,ons,' he said. But
the Japanese shook his head firmly.
NO" he said, bowling more deeply than
before, "the train must not be allowed
to obstruct the, honorable artistic trav-
eler's. honorable esthetic enjoyment
or words to that effect. II will cause it
to withdraw."'---New York Outlook.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

him. To object 10 the batht,sb II per-
fectly natural and normal: but to pad
die about In real water" Is quite an
other matter. The boys take to II like
young ducks.
Some day those who have only the
playground pools to swim in will go TO
the country and find the OF swimmin
hole" in a little patch OF woodland at
the bottom OF the pasture, where the
brook broadens out into a still pool,
deep enough II may be for diving. Or
they Will go TO the seashore and dis
cover how buoyant the water lis and
how easily they float when the sea Is
calm enough. BY that time, they will
be expert enough to plunge thru the
surf confidently, in spite of anxious
parents; by that time, too, let us hope,
they will have learned caution and Will
not Justify the parental anxiety. Wher-
ever they so, they should know how TO
swim. Many lives have been lost for
neglect of this simple precaution. Nor
is there any cleaner, healthier exer-
else than swimming. 49, Philadelphia
Ledger
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07
Soap Scraps and
Grease Will Make
Home Made Soap

Absolute economy in the use Of soap
in the home is becoming more and
more necessary Not only will such
economy help conserve the fat supply
Of the country but will result in a
money saving, for the price Of laundry
soap by the box has, in many cases,
practically doubled within the past few
weeks. Soap economy, says the home
economics division at Ames, is possible
thru the use Of home made soap, thru
a utilization Of small bits of soap and
thru the use Of home made cleaning
and bleaching agents.
Following is a recipe for hard,
home made soap that can be made
from drippings, rancid oils and fats
that are ordinarily wasted: One can
lye, five and one-half pounds fat (about
three quarts melted fat). one and one
fourth quarts or five cups Of cold
water.
Empty lye into stone jar or iron
pot. Pour on cold water slowly, stir
ring constantly with stick until I've
Is dissolved. Be careful not to splat-
ter lye on hands or clothing. Set aside
until temperature is 100 degrees. Pour
I've water gradually into grease, stir
ring slowly until well mixed and Of
consistency Of thick cream. Pour into
box or cold pan; let stand day or
two, then cut as desired. Precautions:
The grease must be clean and not
salty. It should be carefully tried out,
clarified and strained thru cloth. The
I've must be stirred into the grease and
not vice versa.
All small pieces Of soap should be
saved and kept free from dirt and dust.
When enough has accumulated it can
be made into soap jelly or solution.
This can be used for dish washing,
wood work, soaking clothes and scrub
bing. One bar Of soap or its equiva-
lent in scraps should be used to two
or three quarts Of water in the prep
aration Of soap solution. Shave the
soap and put into a saucepan with
cold water. Heat gradually for an hour
until all soap is dissolved. A table,
spoonful OF ammonia, turpentine, or
kerosene may be added il desired.
One bar OF soap scraps to one quart
Of water is recommended for soap
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

side pockets in which different gar
ments and household articles may be
put, saves a hurried sorting Of pieces
on wash day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

X-ray pictures for dentists use may
be quickly made and developed by
means of cabinet, which performs
all the operations almost automatically
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Exports of Philippine leaf tobacco in
1916 scared over previous high record
by several million pounds, reaching a
total Of nearly 4o,oo0.0oO pounds for the
syear sfs W " s.5 sys
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Sparrows build their nests in the
cave troughs, causing the gutter TO
overflow. the water gouging out valleys
in the lawn. They also build their
nests behind window blinds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Commercial cleaning agents are as a
rule expensive. A good liquid clean
ing and bleaching agent can be made
in the home easily by the use Of one
pound Of sal soda dissolved in one
quart Of boiling water and one fourth
pound Of chloride of lime added to one
quart Of cold water. EifiN the two thor
aoughly. Let stand for several hours.
Pour off clear LIQUID. Bottle ana Keep
in cool place. 3@
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07
Como 81 in.

WAS there ever a real boy who did
not long to 60 in swimming? Salt
water or fresh il Is all the same to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Violin lessons Wednesdays and Sat
urdays, over Is South First avenue
Cassie Mull;neauX Richards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Mrs. John Stone, of State Center
was in the city Friday being on her
way to Albion to visit her parents, Mr.
and Mrs c. II. Hauser.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

o. T.. Tuttle, jeweler and optician.
For Sale--Cattle all kinds. Write or
phone Plumb Bros, Marshalltown, Ia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Miss Edna Heasty, of Wyoming, who
has been visiting her brother Fred D.
Heasty, went to Des Moines Friday
evening to visit relatives and friends.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

0. c. Beatty, OF Urbana. ILL.,, ar
rived in the city Friday evening for
few days visit with his uncle, g. w.
Schick.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Get your old style "made with eggs
ice cream tomorrow. +, Fl. Willard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

The Iowa Railway and Light Com
pany want men at power plant and Of
fer good pay and steady work all year
around. Apply at plant.-Advertise-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

For low prices in watches diamonds,
and repairing. Murray, the jeweler, 116
East Main street, up stairs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Bread and milk tomorrow. From 8
to II a. m. and from 5 to z p. m. will
sell milk from milk kitchen at 207
South Third avenue at 6 cents quart.
Bring your pail. F. H. Willard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Have ice cream tomorrow packed
and sent to your home or buy the
quart and pint sold at 207 South Third
avenue f. II. Willard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Mrs. Matte Gregg, who has been
living in New York, arrived i. the
city Friday evening to visit her sister
in law, Mrs. Loantha Humlong, being
on her way to Kearney, Neb., where
she will make her future home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Mrs. George Eley. Of Gearing. spent
the day in the city with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. j. b. Mccormack
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

You insure your house. Why not in
sure your house paint? John B. Sim
mons insures Fullerton point for five
years and issues you regular insur-
ance policy. His prices will interest
You Marshall OIL Company, general
distributors for Fullerton paints.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Miss Olive Kelley went to McCalls-
burg Friday evening to visit Mr.. ana
Mrs. S. H. Stevenson. -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Municipal Judge Robert e. Johnson
left Thursday night for an eastern trip
of a month, which will include a stay
OF week Or more in Boston. in at
tendance at the Elks' convention. Dur
ing his absence Justice B. l.. Burritt
will hear cases in municipal court.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Sewing for the Red Cross occupied
the afternoon for the members of the
Court of Honor Circle, who met at the
home Of Mrs. T. j. Reed, 5o7 North
Third avenue, Friday afternoon. In
serving refreshments the hostess was
assisted by Mrs. David Russell.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

A. c. Price, Of Moose1aw, Sask.; and
Clinton Price, Of Helena. Mont, ar
rived in the city Friday for an over
Sunday visit with their mother, Mrs
Martha e. Price, and other relatives
Charles W. Price, Of Chicago, will ar
rive Sunday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07
Murray, ,eweler. over lls East Main.

.--s0-s--------
Mr.. and Mrs, III. H. Couser. OF Gear
ng. spent Friday in the city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Miss F1ossie Welker, Of Des Moines,
is making two weeks visit in the
city with her aunt Mrs. n. B. WINS,
and cousin, Mrs. j. d. Plumb.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

DR. H. E. Harlow, Of Gearing. was IN
The city on business Friday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Mrs. Il. Il, Reetner and daughter
Anna OF Pickering. was in the city
Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

You insure your house. Why not
insure your house paint? John B. Sim
mons insures Fullerton paint for five
years and issues you regular inslir-
ance policy. His prices will interest
you. Marshall Oil Company, general
distributors for Fullerton paints.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Members of the Golden Rod Club
held their last meeting Of the summer
Friday afternoon and entertained their
families and few friends at the park.
Following the business meeting the time
was enjoyed socially and refreshments
were served. Mrs. Dolly Batesole and
children, of Green Mountain, were
guests from away.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Mrs. L. Il. Boyd and son Dale. OF
.iscomb, spent Friday in the city
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-07-07

Rev P. F. Malone, who has been as
sistant pastor at ST. Marys church for
almost year, left Friday for Dubuque.
where he will be the assistant in st.
Raphaers cathedral. Rev. John +.
DeMuth, who has been assistant for
two years in the cathedral at Du-
buque, will take Rev. Father Malone's
place here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-27
Cora williams Choate. physician.
Furniture repaired and upholstered
Phone 625. Marshalltown Upholstery

Wanted - Automobile mechanic at
once. Reinbeck Auto Company. Rein
beck, Iowa,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-27
ELks REHEARsING

"JoIIies Of 1918" Coming to tho odeon
Nov. S and g. arshaIItown's Best
Talent Takes Part-W. p. Hartford,
Of Joe Bren Company, Chicago, Di-
recting Show.
Rehearsals are already in progress
for the Elk "Jollies Of 1915" which the
Marshalltown Lodge No. 312, B. P. O.
Elks will present at the Odeon theater
on Monday and Tuesday nights, Oct.
S and 6. Fifty Of Marshalltown's best
singers and dancers, including fifteen
Of the citys prettiest girls, make up
the cast.
Specially written numbers and dane
ing Of the latest steps from the recent
Broadway successes Is under the, d.
rection of w. p. Hartford, Of the Bren
Production Company, Of Chicago.
Patriotism, minstrelsy, musical COM
edy and vaudeville are skilfully woven
into the two and a half hours enter
tainment.
Exceptional elaborate scenery AID
costumes will be used throughout the
production, which, with its excellent
cast, will make this amateur revue the
thing 1t ought to be-a scream" from
curtain to curtain. Committee.