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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
Cal Stewart

The man who made the Uncle Josh
Records for your Photograph and who
is known to his many friends as Uncle
Josh. There will be man at the Cres-
co Opera House Friday, March 9th in
whom everyone will be interested; q
man who probably told stories to more
English-speaking people than any other
man in the world; one who probably
holds the record of being known by his
nickname by thousands who would
never have any idea as to his personal
ity if told his real name. The visitor
is to be "Uncle Josh" of the phono-
graph records; the old farmer who tells
so many ''Rube" stories, and has so
much fun of it while telling them.
Just by way of having something
which he can sign on a hotel register,
Uncle Josh" is Cal Stewart. He
SCOTS at Calvin. or Caloric, or Calico.
or any other high-falutin' names; he is
besides himself he remains simply
"Uncle JOSH
"Uncle Josh" has been on the stage
many more years then he has been tell
ing stories in photograph records, 80
when the royalties from his records
commenced to reach such figure that
he could afford to rest for a while, he
did 80 for while, but soon found out,
as do all men who like their work, that
he was dissatisfied loafing, and that
footlights called him just as the smell
of fresh lumber calls carpenter or the
smell of ink calls printer. So he is
still on the job, telling stories to vaude-
vile audiences. He looks every bit the
part he plays-that of a good-hearted,
kindly, good humored farmer, and has
played that part so long that he feels
more at home in his overalls than he
does in his street clothes.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
The Last Week Of the Revival.

The revival at the Methodist Church
is drawing to close. 1t will SAVIOR of
life unto life, or death unto death for
all whether in the service or not. For
many it is life unto life, does this in
clude you?
Saturday evening will be special
service of prayer in preparation for
Sunday. Two great services Sunday.
Reception of members both by confess
sion of faith and by letter, and baptism
will be administered. Plan to be pres
ent.
Sunday School and Epworth League
as usual.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23

Market Street Market. Phone SAG.
Jacob Wilde was up from Ridgeway,
Friday.
Get your order in early at Martins
Market Street Market. Phone SAG. 14tf
Rooms to rent over AL Halls barber
shop. Enquire of Al Hall. 25-tf
House and two lots for sale cheap, if
taken soon. P. J. O'Brien.
For Bargains in town dwelling, see
Andrew Smith, Cresco, Iowa. 29tf
N. A. Blackburn, Lawyer, Office over
Fields furniture store. Phone 455.
House FOR RENT-Enquire Of
Eta THEo. MARTIN, Gre ID, Ia.
For RENr-The front apartment q
the Naples. Enquire of G. L. GILL.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
Baptist Church.

Next Sunday the usual services will
be held. Theme for morning sermon,
why Should Baptists Be Educated 2"
Evening subject, who Is Our Worst
Enemy %
Beginning with March 4th, the pastor
expects to be in meetings for two or
three weeks at Albert Lea, MINI.
You are cordially invited to worship
with US. You will find welcome.
j. A. PETIT, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
Grace Episcopal Church.

Services on Sunday, Feb. 25th as
follows: Sunday School 10 a. m. Morn
ing Prayer and Sermon 10:45 a. m.
Vesper services at p. m. Special
music. Everybody welcome.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23

A Bouquet for Cresco Hardwareman.
F. B. Tomas was elected Vice. Presi-
dent of the Iowa State Hardware
Mems Association at the recent con-
vention held in Des Moines.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
w. J.. RICHARDS,
County Engineer
Notice to Bidders.

| Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the County Auditor, Cries.
co. Howard County, Iowa, until 3
O'Clock p. M, March 9TH, 1917. for the
furnishing during the season Of 1917.
of 5000 lineal feet of Corruga' ed Metal
Culverts. The bid shall be the net
price per lineal foot for leach size f. O.
b. any railroad station in said county,
in less than car lots, as the County may
order during said season.
The dismeters required will be IL, Is.
Is and "a inches, to-wit:
1900 lineal feet Of IL inch culverts.
500 lineal feet of Is inch cuverts.
600 lineal feet 1S inch culverts.
400 lineal feet of "a inch culverts.
And of such lengths as the said Coun-
ty all name.
The said culverts shall meet all the
requirements as to material and con-
struction as shown by the specitica-
tons of the Iowa State Highway Com
mission on file at the Auditors office.
The bidder shall state the kind of metal
to be used in the construction of the
culverts he proposes to furnish.
The Board of Supervisors of said
County reserves the right to reject any
or all bids
Dated at Cresco, a., Feb. 13, 1917.
E. A. HOFFMAN,,
County Auditor.
w. L. RICHARDS,
County En- uinoor
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
Adventist Notes.

Sabbath School held regularly at 1:3O
Worship at 2:30. The subject next
Sabbath will be Home Missionary work
The spiritual life of the church is built
up and strengthened by activity in SER
vice for others. Every Christian is
called to be an ambassador for Christ.
Let US not neglect the opportunities
that crme our way for helping others.
All are invited to enjoy these services
with US.
F. W. NEVER pastnr
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23

Wash ice delivered, ton and one-half,
$3.50. H. J. SALISBURY. Elma Toll 8.
Attorney Frank Sayre was up from
DEBORAH on legal matters on Wednes'
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Aaron Watts and babe
were down from Lime Springs yester-
day.
WANTED-To rent farm of 100 or
100 acres near town. Enquire at this
office.
Miss Pearl Hyberger went to Lawler
Tuesday for visit with relatives and
friends.
A. A. Kaatz left Wednesday morn
ing for Worland, Wyoming. where he
will be employed in the sugar beet fac
tory at that place.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
Fer Sale.

Fer Sale.
Big Poland China Bears $50 to $50
lbs. each, five blocks south of City
Waterworks, -Vernon road. Phone &c.
l6k NJ. F. LYDON.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
The Delpha Abba.

The Delpha Alpha Class of the Meth.
odist Sunday School entertained Rev.
and Mrs. Kerwin and Prof. and Mrs.
Harding at the home of Dorothy Hess,
Monday evening.
After the business meeting, the fol-
lowing program was given:
Reading. ...................Ou ida Dillingham;
Duet..... Mary Fairbanks and Gladys Burr
1IaIO oOlO DOTOtuy Hess
Reading. ........... Mamie Michel
Piano Solo Observation-Disclosures Mildred Klingle
At the conclusion, the president,
Gladys Burr, presented a bouquet of
Killarney roses to the guests in behalf
of the class.
Dainty refreshments were served
decorated with the class colors.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
Notice.

Notice.
As we are going to quit blacksmith
ing, those owing US will please call and
settle before March lst.
O'BRIEN e. STOCKMAN.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
Notice to Bidders

Sealed proposals will be received at
the Office of the County Auditor, at
Cresco, Iowa, until 3 o'clock p. M,
March 7th, 1917, for the furnishing Of
bridge material as follows:
Three car loads of Oregon Fir bridge
lumber, of about 80, 600 feet each, con-
sisting of the following dimensions:
1O'' x 10" x 49,. o..
g. l2' x 16'. ..
2" lO'' 90.
2" x g. x 16'.
4" x a. X 49,.
e. % X l6'.
The bidder shall state in his bid the
price per thousand feet B. M. for each
dimension, and whether standard or full
size.
Also three car loads of piling of about
1900 feet each, in lengths from IL to 26
feet.
The bidder shall state in his bid the
price per lineal foot, for each length he
proposes to furnish, and the species,
whether Burr Oak, White Oak, Red
Cedar, Cypress, etc.
The price bid shall be delivered at
any railway station in Howard county,
Iowa, that the Board of Supervisors Of
said County shall designate; said deliv-
cry to be on or before july 1st, 1917.
All the above to conform to the 1917
Standard Specifications Of the Iowa
State Highway Commission. for bridge
lumber and piiing.
The said Board of Supervisors re-
eerves the right to reject any or all
bids.
Dated at Cresco, Iowa, this 18th day
of February, 1917.
E. A. HOOPMAN,
County Auditor.
w. J.. RICHARDS,
County Engineer.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
For Sale

For Sale.
Range, Kerosene Stove, Dining Table,
Sideboard, Bookcase and Ice Box.
MRS. r. J. WOODS.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
PIERCE, CUNNINGHAM 4 RICE
For Rent.

A fine 24O acre farm in Albion Twp.
Possession given March LIST. A great
opportunity for the right man. s..
22tf Luers Land Co.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-02-23
Notice of Dissolution.

ANVAt~C VI OASSOlOS1OUs
Notice is hereby given of the disso-
luton of the firm of Pierce, Cunning
ham & Rice. Any one knowing them
selves indebted to the above concern is
hereby called upon to make payment at
once.
PIERCE, CUNNINGHAM & RICE
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
TO REPORT IN NATION-
AL FOOD SURVEY
Duties of Holders of Foodstuffs Outlined
by Charles ]. Brand, Chief OF
Bureau of Markets of U. S.
Department of Agri-
culture

All dealers in and holders OF foodstutls
in quantities substantially greater than
family supplies should report in the war
emergency food survey OF the United
States to be made as of tomorrow, even
though they do not receive inquiry
blanks by mail, according to a statement
made here to-day by Charles !. Brand,
chief OF the bureau Of markets of the
United States department of agriculture,
who has the big war inventory in charge.
we have attempted to send schedules
from Washington to each of the hum
dreds of thousands OF firms and indiyid-
uals who handle the food supply Of the
country, but obviously il has been phys
ieaIly impossible to reach them all, said
Mr.. Brand.
IAN dealers, manufacturers, and ware
housemen having any food in their pos
session, and all other concerns, such as
hotels and institutions having more than
$3.50 worth of food on hand, should ar
range to report their holdings of Dee.
81. whether schedules have been deliv
cred to them or not. In case they do
not receive schedules by Ian. ,. they
should write for copies to the bureau of
United States department OF
agriculture at Washington, or should call
IT or write to one of the many branch
offices of the bureau throughout the |
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31

country The names and locations of
these branches can be secured from any
concern that has received a copy Of the
schedule.
This survey of our available food
stocks is of the greatest significance
since it will furnish the basis for the
shaping by the government of important
plans and policies, vital to the country's
welfare Ii is only with accurate figures
in regard TO existing food supplies be-
fore us that we can plan the conserva
ton, utilization, and production of our
food supply in such a way as to meet
safely the extraordinary war conditions
with which we have to contend,
Il believe that the purpose of the sur
vey is generally understood and that
all owners and holders of food
viii eheerfully cooperate with us to the
limit
Il trust that il will not be necessary
to bring prosecution under the act pro
viding for the survey in order to force
the making of reports"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
Would Be Long Time.

Jim dear" said the young wife, y
do wish you'd stop drinking Every time
YOU go to one of those banquets OF yours
you get up the next morning pale and
silent, you eat nothing, you just gulp
down 10 or Is glasses of water. Do stop
drinking, won't yous | know ii can't be
good for you, dear"
"All great men have been drinking
men, said jim. Look at Poe. at Charles
Lamb, look at Burns, look at
well, Jim said the young wife, "you
just swear off till you become great
man, too, and III be satisfied FIX
change.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
BRITISH SHOVE
TURKS BACK
Push Ahead in Palestine for
Distance of Two
Miles u
ADVANCE is
13 MILES WIDE
Sweeping Gains Over Broad
Front Carry British
Farther North

London, Dec 81 - The British have
made another considerable advance in
the neighborhood of Jerusalem, the
Turks having been beaten back ON
front of IS miles The official statement
concerning the Palestine campaign, is
sued Saturday night, says:
Gen Allenby reports that ON Friday
his troops continued to drive back the
enemy and advance their line to depth
of about two miles on a front of 10
miles.
1.-The advance has given us the high
grounds of Ras Arkub and Is Suffa-
four miles from Jerusalem and one mile
north of the Jericho road--Anaterram
and Kuludia, the last two respectively
east and west of the Naballa road and
five or six miles north of Jerusalem.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
WORLDS WHEAT CROP LESS.
Total of 1,ss4,oo0,ooo Bushels or SO Per
Cent Under That of 1916.

Washington Dec. 3l.-World crop
statistics complied by thelnternational
Institute of Agriculture at Rome and tel,
eeraphed to the department of agricul-
tllre here show 1917 wheat production
at 1854, 100000 bushels, or 80 per cent
less than last year. Statistics do not
include production in Germany, Austria
Hungary. Bulgaria and Russia, where
war conditions have prevented collec-
ton of reports
Rye production is placed at 100000,
900 bushels, or 3.S per cent less than last
wear; barley, S44,000, 900 bushels, or one
tenth OF one per cent more; oats, 2,140,
100000 bushels, or l2.l per cent more
more; corn, 1924 10000 bushels, or 21.4
per cent more; rice, 2l,3l9,000,000
pounds, or 1871 per cent less; potatoes
1.1l9,000,000 bushels, or 1854 per cent
more; sugar beets, 1902 100000 pounds,
of 5.5 per cent more. and wine (Spain,
and Algeria, 772000 600 gal
Ions, or ~ per cent less.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
An Absent Minded Minister.

4 parson, noted for his absent minded
ness, had habit OF forgetting something
BE intended To say in the pulpit Then.
after sitting down, he would rise mp
again and begin his supplementary re-
marks with. by the way.
Recently he finished his PRAYER. hest
lated. forgot what he was about. aud sat
down abruptly without closing In mo-
ment, however, be arose. pointed his fin
per at his amazed congregation. and eX-
claimed
oh, by the way-amen, - Exchange
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
SEVEN KILLED
In TRAIN WRECK
Twenty Men Injured in a
Head-On Collision
in Indiana
BOTH ENGINES
WERE DEMOLISHED
The Automatic Block System
Failed to Work in
the Cold

are known to be dead and about 90 in
jured as the result of head-on collision
between westbomd and an eastbound
Baltimore & Ohio train mile east of
North Vernon Saturday night. All the
dead were members of the crew The
westbound train carried several soldiers,
according to reports, but it is not known
il any were among the injured.
All the dead were pinned beneath the
wreckage. Both engines were demolished
and thrown from the track and down
steep embankment. The cause of the
wreck is reported to have been the fail
urc Of the automatic block system to
work
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
ITALIANS BREAK UNDER FIRE.
Germans Report Attack Against Heights
East of Monte Tomba.

Berlin, Dec. 81 An Italian attack
against the AustroGermsn position on
the heights east of Monte T0mba broke
down Saturday under the fire of the
Teutons, il was announced officially Sat
urday by the German war office
The text OF the statement reads eItal-
ian front: An Italian attack against the
heights east of Monte Tomba broke down
under our fire. Toward evening the ar
tillery activity increased in isolated sec
tors on the Flanders front, south of the
Scarpe and near Grainourt and Come
lieu. East of Newport and near PoeIca-
pelle several British recommending at
tacks broke down.
Front of the German crown prince:
North of Courtroom, our recommending de-
tachments penetrated the French lines
and brought back several prisoners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
DEATH PENALTIES DELAYED.
Conviction of American Troops Will Be
Reviewed.

Washington, Dec. 81 President viii
son has prohibited the execution of any
more American soldiers except in Gen.
Pershing's forces abroad-before the SEN
fences of the court martial have been re.
viewed in Washington. Heretofore this
idea has not been necessary in wartime,
but the president has made the rule that
it may be doubly sure that no injustice
is done
Thirteen negro troopers OF the Gath
infantry Were recently executed for the
lioting at Houston, Tex, without review
at Washington. No fault has been found
in the verdict of their court or their
sentence, but it has been felt advisable
to have death penalties reviewed by the
war department before execution
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
SOLDIERS, HEALTH GOOD.
Death Rate Is Less Than Two in Every
Thousand

Washington. Dec 81 Figures com
piled AZ the office Of Surgeon General
Goreas and made public Saturday show
training IN this country from sept. p to
Dec ~. there were only 1891 deaths
from all causes. an average rate OF less
than two per 1900. The record shows
that the average strength OF the army in
the United States during the period was
al6722 men, Among the 202009 rcgu-
lars there were IA deaths. there were
4al deaths in the 3Ss.233 national army
and 753 deaths in the 327 .4SG National
Euardsmnn.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
Pershing Needs Phone Girls.

Washington, Dee. 3l-Women tele-
phone operators are being sent abroad
for service at the offices of the American
forces in France. They have the same
privileges and allowances as army nurses.
Many army women, unable TO Join their
husbands, have found a way to do so by
qualifying as telephone operators.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
American Nurses Needed.

Washington. Dee Estimates based
on an army of 100000 men. are that
81 500 nurses will be needed in the army
nurse corps. This means an enrolment
increase OF nearly 900 per cent over the
present membership OF $500. To
get enrolment some of the requirements
are being waived
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
BOMB P1DU4-I3 DIE
GERMANS HURT 90 MORE
Avaitors' Explosives Fail to Damage Art
Treasures of Italian City-Raid
Defeats Reprisal.

Rome, Dee 3l-Thirteen persons were
killed and 60 others injured when the
open city of Padua, in northern Italy,
was bombarded by enemy aviators Fri
day night, the war office announced Sat.
urday. Treviso Montebelluna and Cas-
tclfranco were also attacked.
The art treasures in the densely popu-
lated section of Padua, where eight
bombs were dropped, were not damaged.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
vINovIA SUNK BY U-BOAT.
Cunard Line Corroborates Report of a
Successful Attack on Steamer.

New York, Dee 3l.-Ohicials of the
Cunard line Saturday confirmed previ-
ously published reports of the sinking by
German submarine of the steamship
Ninovia off the British isles The Vino.
via was a freight carrying vessel OF $500
tons gross She was built in Sunderland
in 1906
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
"AoW is YOUR LIVER p"

No question is more important. AS
your liver Is, so are you. Take Hoods
Pills,-pest for n sick, torpid, miser-
able liver billousness. constipation,
bad taste In the mouth. etc. Sugar.
coated, easily swallowed. DO not grpe.
Price &c. OF all druggists or promptly
by mail OF G. |. Hood Co.. Lowell Mss
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
Baby Eight Months Old
Had Itching Rash Since
Birth on His Face, Neck
and Back Two Cakes
Cuticura Soap and One
Box Ointment Healed

Above are extracts from
signed statement recently re-
ceived from Mrs. George
Woodbury., 4 French Street,
Lynn, Mass.
Cuticura Soap, TO cleanse, purify
and beautify, Cuticura Ointment
to soften, soothe and heal, have
been most successful in the
severest forms of skin and scalp
troubles, but greater still is what
they have done in preserving
clear skins, clean scalps and good
hair as well as in preventing little
skin troubles becoming great ones.
Cheap soaps, harsh soaps, coarse,
strongly medicated soaps are re-
sponsible for half the skin troubles
IN the world. Stop the use Of all
doubtful soaps. Use Cuticura for
all toilet purposes.
For Trial Free BY Return Mail ad-
dress postcard. 'sCuticura. Dept. r,
Boston" Sold throughout the world
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
COLD TILL TUESDAY.
ModeTating in the Middle of the Week
and Then Snow.

Washington. Dee Weather predic-
tions for The week issued by the wealth
er bureau. are.
Loudly and continued cold until Tues
dsy. moderstiHg during middle of the
week with snow FRIDAY or SATURDAY.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-12-31
To Cure a Cold in One Day

take LAXATIVE BROAIO QUININE
Tablets. Druggists refund money if it
fails to cure. f. w. GROVES signature
is on each box. 30c.--adv.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
TO CONSERVE TIN PLATE.
Recommendations to Go to Secre.
taries Houston and Redfeld.

Recommendations shortly viii be sent
to Secretary Redfeld and Secretary
Houston as to steps those vitally con-
cerncd in the tin can situation are will
ing TO take to conserve the supply of
tin plate and tin cans for the use of
food packs.
A permanent committee has been ap-
pointed as follows: j. L. Andrews,
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company:
H. w Phelps, American Can Company;
W. f. Burrows OF Libby. MCNEIL & Lib
by: Henry Burden. president American
Gamers Associations. J. II. McLaurin.
Southern Wholesale Grocers' Associa-
ton: Theodore +. Whitmarsh, National
Wholesale Groccrs' Association: DR..
Carl Alsberg, chief of the bureau of
chemistry. and Or. f. f. Pratt. chief of
the bureau OF foreign and domestic
commerce.
Evening star., 1917-05-03
GREETS AMERICA
AS NEW ALLY IN WAR
Foreign Office Voices Satisfaction
and Expresses Desire to Co.
Operate With United States.

Correspondence of the Associated Press
TOXIC. April S.-The entrance of the
United States into the ranks of the en-
tente allies has been greeted with great
satisfaction by the Japanese, a salts
faction voiced by the foreign office in a
statement to the Associated Press. The
Japanese government is anxious to CO.
operate with America in every possible
way. but there is considerable specula-
tion as to what form such cooperation
could take. The absence of submarines
from the Pacific is expected to render
American activity in that direction un-
necessary. except in the region of the
Philippine Islands.
Many of the Japanese newspapers pay
enthusiastic tribute to the war address
of President Wilson. The Yamato calls
it a sublime expression of the great
ness of the American character" and
continues:
There is no need to dwell on the
great blow that has been dealt the mill
tarist and bureaucratic government of
Germany. With the participation of
America the war has become a world
war for liberalism, democracy and CIV
iliZation."
Evening star., 1917-05-03
peptoNan99aA
"The Red Blood Builder"

Peho-Mdng1n is both a maker and
repairer Of red blood cells which carry
oxygen to every cell and tissue. It is a
splendid general tonic, easy to digest,
promptly assimilated BY the blood, and
exceedingly pleasant TO taste. Pebto-
Mdngln has been endorsed and used by
the medical profession for over IS years.
Frie,ldiy sgarning:-You are entitled to
real Pepto-Mdngdn, 50 make sure you get
it by buying it only in the original bottle
and sealed package shown above, bearing
the name Guide.
PePto-MGngan is made by NJ. ]. BREI-
TENBACH Co., Manufacturing Chemists,
New York, and is sold everywhere.