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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-03
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

Potatoes as cents q peck" exclaims
the Logan Observer white beans
$3.50 a bushel Wholesale and not not
less than 20 cents pound retail.
And common red Globe iowa onions
10 cents pound from the jobber and
nobody knows how much at retail It's
garden for me this spring."
why does not the Pitt!Johnston
combination get busy down at Des
Moines and do something to help
knock out the proposed several million
dollar raise in freight and passenger
rates by the Iowa railroads." asks the
Hampton Chronicle This great saw
Ing in freight rates 10 the Iowa farmer
and business men Is OF the utmost inn
portance, and Is Of vastly more i'm
portance TO the people OF Iowa than
some personal graft which few
people are trying to work down there
under the guise of reform"
Talk about land going to waste.
Just look at the vacant lots and back
yards in Story City" says the Story
City Herald. There is enough soil
right here tofeed the town on potatoes.
strawberries, and other garden truck,
And there is enough man power and
woman power going 10 waste-a lot of
il going to waist-to cultivate every
Inch of the ground. too. Still, we will
so on talking about the high cost OF
living"
The Johnston-Pitt proposed new
highway bill would cut the cost of run
ming the state highway engineers
office down to SIS, eco year Grea,
Scott" eSclaims the Grundy Republi-
can. 1T costs that much TO run about
the smallest counties in Iowa where
the total taxes are only n few hundred
thousand dollars and the bridge and
road funds do not reach q hundred
thousand dollars annually. How then
DO the Johnston Pitt mud hens expect
20 give any real supervision OF the ex-
penGiture of ten or twelve million dol
lars of Iowa's road and bridge funds
by thus tying the the hands OF the
state highway engineer" They might
just as well embaim him now and be
done with it. and we move they place
the mummy - the state historical
building for tAe benefit of future gen
eraI!ous.
Tho Cedar Rapids Gazette says il
would abolish the attorney generals
special agents or II would abolish the
local peace officers who allow the
existence OF conditions calling for the
activities of special agents; It would
enforce 10 the last line and letter the
law which provides for the removal of
inefficient officers. This employment
of state agents" the Gazette con-
tinues, is only encouraging the local
men to neglect their duties. Stop II
and stop 1t now. Put out the de-
linquents. Use common sense and the
boot They are a great team in politi
cal evangelical work.
The Waterloo Times-Tr!bune wants
to know where the governor stands on
the Pitt-Johnston road bin: whether
he is for II or against It, And then the
T ines Tribune goes on TO say that one
day the governor Is for the bill and the
next day he Is not for the bill. and
that ue does not know whether he Is
for it or against It, But the governor
ought to be for II as politician, If not
as a statesman" the TIMES Tribune
concludes. but it can not rid itself Of
speculation why he Is not openly
for IT,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-03
RARNsroRMINc.

welcomed as refreshing change from
pitching quoits and betting on tho du-
ration Of the European war. It must
be admitted, however, that not all OF
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-03

Physicians and Surgeons
Rooms 3o2 70 3o5. Phone IS for the
following physicians and surgeons:
DR.. M. u. cHESlRE
Or. ;lEtSON MERRILL
DR.. r.: r.. NICHOLS
DR.. GEORGE M. JOHNSON
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-03
Topics of the Times

the correspondence stage in our over
seas difficulties
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-03

One Of the weak points Of our gov
ernment IL ifs inability to prevent its
people from being ROBBED. Winterset
News
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19

Members of the Helping Hand club
will be entertained Thursday after
noon by Mrs George Steinkamp at her
hcme, South Eleventh street.
Miss Esther Parry will entertain
members of the Coterie club Thursday
afternoon at her home, North Ninth
street
In honor of Mrs J. H. Gilchrist of
Chicago, Mrs. w. S. Clendenin is CIV
ing a party Tuesday afternoon at her
home, North Fifteenth street.
The Teddy Bear Euchre club will
not meet Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. Henry Cheesman. The meeting
has been deferred one week. This
will be the last meeting of the year.
Mrs Ray kercheval will be hostess
Thursday afternoon for meeting of
the Wi-Mo-Dau-Sis club.
The aid society of the East Main
Street Friends church will meet
Thursday afternoon at the church.
Friday afternoon Mrs. George Bow
ers will be hostess for a meeting of
the Mary Hill w. c. T. U. at her home,
1850 Hunt street
The entertainment committee of the
Cambridge Lodge Number 9, Knights
Of Pythias has arranged for dance to
be given Thursday evening, May "a
in the Pythian Temple. The Miller's
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
Alice Lemon. Alice Smith, Grace
Chrow, Margaret Cox and Hilda Farm
er. Refreshments were served.

Alice Lemon. Alice Smith. Grace
Chrow, Margaret Cox and Hilda Farm
er. Refreshments were served.
For the pleasure OF Mrs. Carl Acker
man OF New York, Mrs. John Acker-
man entertained members of the
Happy Hour club with several guests
Friday afternoon at her home, South
Eighth street Flowers and ferns orna-
mented the rooms. The afternoon
was spent socially and with needle
work. Refreshments were served.
Guests were Mesdames Henry Loehr,
Henry Heitbrink. Henry Hieger, Ed
ward Klute, William Bartel, John Bar
tel, Charles Haner, William Loehr,
Frank Haner, Everett Alderman, Olive
Allison, Otto Kemper, August kemper,
F. w. Kruger, Charles Igelman,
George Eggemeyer, Miss Springmeyer
and Miss Pound.
Miss Helen Robinson entertained a
number of her friends this morning
on the lawn at her home. The guests
included members of club.
The South Side section of the Wo-
mons Character Builders class of the
Central Christian church will meet
Thursday afternoon and the hostess
will be named later.
Mrs. Ora Wheeler OF Hagerstown,
was the guest Of friends in this city
Friday
The Hiawatha Social and Literary
a
Mrs. Andrew Roser at her home,
South Tenth street. Roll call was re-
sponded to with quotations pertaining
to Mothers Day. Readings were CIV
en- by Mrs. lone Stigelman and Mrs.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19
Hawaiian orchestra will play. This
is the annual commencement dance.

Hawaiian orchestra will play. This
is the annual commencement dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Klehfoth will
entertain members Of a euchre club
Friday evening at their home.
A committee OF the Red Cross asso-
citation will conduct food sale Sat
urday. May 26. in the Starr Piano
rooms. corner Main and Tenth streets.
This evening there will be supper
party at the Country club for all mem
bers. Out of town guests will be well
coined to- attend. These parties will
be given each week at the club.
Mrs. Paul Moss will entertain mem
bers of the Sunshine Crochet club
Thursday afternoon at her home,
North Seventeenth street.
A meeting OF the Current Events
club will be held Wednesday after.
noon and the hostess will be named
later.
Mrs. G. s. Treglown and little
daughter. are leaving for residence
at Lake Charles, louisiana. Mr.. Ire
CLOWN left the first of the week and
Mrs. Treglown and daughter will join
him next week. They have made
many friends here during their brief
residence who regret to see them
leave.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19

The Woman's Relief Corps will meet
Thursday afternoon fl the Post room
at the Court House.
Members Of card club will enter
tanned Wednesday afternoon by Mrs.
Charles Taylor.
The members of the Eagles lodge
will give card party Thursday even
ing at 8 o'clock in the Eagles Hall.
Friday afternoon the wives OF the
members will give a party.
An important meeting Of the Penny
club will be held Wednesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Willard Warfel,
South Tenth street.
A card party will be given Tuesday
evening in the Moose lodge rooms for
members and their families.
The Senior Luther league of the
Trinity Lutheran church will give an
entertainment Tuesday evening, May
%, at the church. There will be
splendid program including musical
numbers and readings. The program
will be announced later.
Mr. A. c. F. Gilberg, editor Of the
Mercer County Observer of Celina, O..
is spending the weekend with Mrs.
f. w. Schelich. 122 South Ninth street.
The choir OF the Grace NJ. E. church
enjoyed a party last evening after
choir rehearsal at the church. Offic-
ers as follows were elected: Presi-
dent, Mr.. Ernest Reid; secretary-treas-
urer Miss Esther Henning and librar-
ian, Mrs. Ralph Lamb. A spread"
was feature Of the evening. Thirty
one persons were present.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19

Miss Marie Wrede attended the last
meeting of the year of the Sans Souci
club held at the home OF Miss Edna
LaGrande In Newcastle Wednesday
evening. The affair was In the nature
of a surprise shower for Miss Dora
Hill q member of the club who will
be married in the early fall.
Miss Meta Pfafflin Of Indianapolis
will spend the weekend with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Gus Pfafflin, East
Main street.
Plans were made for public meet
ing of the Frances Willard w. c. T. U.
Friday afternoon when members of the
union met at the home of Mrs. J. E.
Ewes, South Sixteenth street Mrs. J.
Carey Smith of Burriss, Ontario, who
is the guest of her brother, Mr.. M. 7.
Nordyke will make the address. The
public is invited. The date will be an
nounced later.
Mrs. Fred r. Hicks, South Twelfth
street, was in Dayton, Thursday.
A farewell party" was given Fri
day afternoon by Miss Helen Cham
ness at her home, South Twelfth
street, for a number Of her friends.
Miss Chamness is leaving with her
parents, June II, for Whittier. Cali
fornia, where they will reside. The
guests were Misses Mary Mckee, Mary
Frances Churchell Charlotte Colvin,
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19

Fred Brohman Refreshments were
served. The next meeting Will be
held in fortnight at the home of
Mrs Alice Webb, New Paris pike.
Mr. and Mrs. John Hegger, who are
IN California, attended the funeral SER
vices held in Los Angeles for Mr..
Charles Price.
Last evening Miss Margaret Beas-
ally at her home. South Seventeenth
street.
Members of the Tourist club will be
entertained Monday evening by DR..
and Mrs. Charles S. Bond at their
rome, North Tenth street.
A meeting of the Woman's Auxil-
iary of the G. A. r. was held Friday
afternoon in the Post room at the
Court House.
Members of the Kare-Knot club will
be entertained Wednesday afternoon
by Mrs. George Knuckle.
ne dlu SoCiety OI the west hiCu-
mond Friends church will meet Tues
day afternoon in the Community
House adjoining the church.
Mrs. Richard Simpson will entertain
members of the Sociable club Wednes-
day afternoon.
Wednesday afternoon for meeting OF
the Tirzah aid society Of the Ben Hur
lodge at her home, 10 West Main
street
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19

Mrs. Richard Simpson will entertain
members of the Sociable club Wednes
day afternoon.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-05-19

Mr.. A. c. F. Gilberg. editor OF the
Mercer County Observer of Celina, O.,
is spending the weekend with Mrs.
+. w. Schelich, 122 South Ninth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
A CHILD DOESN'T LAUGH AND PLAY
 F CONST|PATED
If peevish, feverish and sick, give California Syrup
 of Figs

Mother! Your child isn't naturally cross and peevish. See if tongue is coated; this is sure sign its little stomach. liver and bowels need a cleansing at once.
 When listless, pale, feverish, full of cold, breath bad, throat sore, doesnt { eat, sleep or act naturally has stom- ach- ache. diarrhoea, remember, a gen tie liver and bowel cleansing should always 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 well and playful child again All children love this harmless, delicious fruit laxative" and 1t never fails to effect a good inside" cleansing. Di- rections for babies. children of all ages and grown-ups are plainly on the bottle.
 Keep it handy in your home. A lit tie given today saves a sick child to- morrow but get the genuine. Ask your druggist for 50-cent bottle of Cali fornia Syrup of Figs" then look and see that it is made by the "California Fig Syrup Company. Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
KEITH VAUDEVILLE
 AT LYRIC THEATRE

A new programme of high class Keith vaudeville will be presented at today S
 matinee and the headline attraction is
 one of the most pretentious acts in vaude- vile. The top liner introduces Knute
 Erickson, one of the leading comedians
 Ill He's Tn Again" This entertainment IS the nearest approach to a g show ev' r offered at popular prices. The Lyric theatre is enjoying an unprecedented at- tendance these days and capacity audi ences are the order of the day. The | lovers of high class Keith vaudeville are Hooking to the Lyric.
 Hes In Again is brimful of clever comedy, pretty girls, beautiful costumes and everything that goes to make up a top notch entertainment.
 Knute Erickson is one of the best known entertainers in vaudeville and he has the reputation of making anyone laugh no matter with what malady he might be afflicted. He is a great entertainer. In addition to this big attraction there
 will be such other acts on the programme
 as George Lee and Teddy Bennett in Oh! How I Love That Girl" Frank Burt and
 Ed Johnston and company in conuc oddity "Bluff' and Arthur Whitelaw, the Irish taking machine These acts are among vaudeville's best and are said to be great entertainers.
 Lee and Bennett form team that is irresistible when it comes to entertain
 ment, and in "Ohi How I Love That Girl are seen at their best They are popular vaudeville favorites.
 Burt and Johnston in Bluff present an entertainment that has been declared by many newspapers one of the best in vaudeville. Arthur Whitelaw, the Irish talking machine, is single entertainer who generally makes big hit with his audiences. Pathe news pictures will fea- ture all performances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
Says pOisOns Cause Headache Dizziness Coated Tongue and Myriad Ail-
 ments in the Spring. Grandma's Remedy Now Sold in Tablet--Sulpherb Tablets.

Many men, women and children need Spring Blood Purifier. The blood becomes thick with poisons through the wintermonths. When spring comes serious ailments like typhoid, scarlet fever, coughs, colds, catarrh, neuralgia, rheumatic pains, loss of appetite and sluggish all-in feeling prevails.
 The bowels, the liver and the kid neys need help. The blood needs thinning and purifying if pipples and boils are present. Sulpherb Tablets quickly relieve constipation and kid ney inactivity and elimination of poi sons takes place and you are made strong and fit for spring and summer. Grandma gave sulphur and cream of tartar in molasses. Now you take them in tablets with laxative purify ing herbs--a better medicine, easy and pleasant to take. Druggists sell them in soc sealed tubes. Every package guaranteed satisfactory or money back. Get Sulpherb Tablets (not sul| phur tablets).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17

The local baseball fans are looking for ward with great deal of interest to the game to be played Saturday when the Ensley team will meet the Red Mountain boys on the latters diamond. The game will be called at 3:30 o'clock.
 The Bessemer team will meet the az gregation of the American Steel and Wire company on the atter's field and large crowd of fans is sure to accompany the team to Fairfield.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
Ambulance Company to
 Hike Back to Montgomery

The ambulance company, Alabama Ma tional Guard, which was ordered to Bir- mingham to recruit up to full strength, has filled all vacancies and will return this morning to Montgomery. The com- pany will "hike" through the country tc the Capital City and will make the fol- lowing stops on the journey: Pelham May 1T; Calera, May Is; Thorsby. May 19 Verbena, May 20; Elmore May 21 and ar- rive in Montgomery on May p.
 At several of these towns preparations are being made to give the boys a good time, which will include a chicken din- ner and d dance. The officers and men of the ambulance company desire to ex- press their appreciation of the many courtesies shown them by the people of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
 HEBREW DONATES 5000 TO Y. M. c. A.
Local Board Meets Today to Plan S25,OO0 Campaign in Birming-
 ham and District

The S5,oOooo0 fund of the Young Mems Christlan association army work has been given boost by a gift of $1OOo0O by wealthy Hebrew in Chicago. Julius Rosenwald is the donor and this is not his first princely gift to the Young Mems Christian association. He gave a quarter of million for the association building, which serves the men of his company, and has given 5000 to the colored men for association buildings
 The campaign begins in Birmingham next Tuesday and the good people of this city are asked to give $25,0Oo. To make this campaign a success one or two large gifts will be necessary. The board of directors of the Birmingham Young Mems Christian association will meet at noon today to outline plans of the campaign and will appoint commit tees to set up the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
Ready for Business Word of Amreicans on
 Reaching Foreign Shore
,continued from Page one)

tCOntinued from Page One)
 by the official British government pho tographer as the flotilla steamed into port With his camera mounted on q small tugboat the operator went out to meet the destroyers and filmed them from many angles.
 On arriving in Queenstown some of the members of the crews of the destroyers were granted brief shore leave They were fairly made captives by the towns people, who insisted on taking them to their homes, where they supplied the sailors with good things to eat and drink. They were the first American naval men seen in these parts for many years. and they were bombarded with questions con- cerning the happenings in America by people who have relatives there.
 As they wandered through the streets the Americans observed the Stars and Stripes flying from many buildings They were told that these were hoisted to cele- bratc the entry of the United States into the war and had been left there as an honor to the American sailors, whomsthey had been expecting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
Local Data
For the A hours ending at p. m., May
"DR. SLATTERY AND
 HIS CHALLENGE"

l To the Editor of The Age Herald 1 In reference to what our friend, Dr. ! Slattery,h as to say in regards to Rome s attitude to religious liberty. I use the l term friend because I think that is what we all should be. As understand it, Dr. Slattery is supposed to be rengrous man and citizen of the United States. 1 Why should he then be bringing up the religious question and trying to cause an uprise in our country? Dr. Slattery might be man of commanding presence and a born orator. including a gift of humor, but what is all of this without truth?
 erence to Rev. James Coyle, St. Paul church, charging him with hiding behind women skirts, and I also notice where Dr. Slattery himself has the help of a woman's skirt, his wife, Dr. Mary E.. Slattery
 Dr. Slattery made the statement that the Roman Catholic doctrines were a menace to American institutions, both civil and religious. This is untrue and our friend, Dr. Slattery, cannot prove same. He talks of freedom of speech. wish I had more freedom of speech so that could express in stronger terms my opinion of Dr. Slattery as a citizen of the United States and religious man. 1 notice where Dr. Slattery challenged Father Coyle, and knowing that he can- not answer this challenge without the permission of the church. T am willing to accept his challenge if he guarantees a fair audience. The argument to be based on the truth and true facts, not gas bag talk. When l use the term gas bag talk mean to say that Dr. Slattery has simply been making statements regard less of truth simply to gain his audience and their applause. I am a Catholic and loyal to the flag and to the American in- stitutions, and I do not see where our friend. Dr. Slattery, is doing anything for his country or ever has done By that 1 mean anything good for his { ltry be- cause it is an understood f;s that he has and is doing harm to both his coun- try and to the salvation of souls,
 Catholic and true citizen.
 WILLIAM H. QUINN.
 Birmingham, May II, 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
Entirely New Way to
 Banish Superfluous Hair ORealIy Removes Roots and AID

Why should any woman continue to wear an ugly humiliating growth of hair on her face, now that it is known this can be completely and quickly re- moved, roots and all, by the new phe- lactine process? The process is not to be compared at all with the depilatory, electrical or shaving methods. Phelac tine is non -odorous non-irritating, non- poisonous-so harmless it could be eaten without any bad effect. Best of all, the hairs come out entire, even the roots, before ones very eyes. The skin is left as smooth and hairfree as a child S.
 Any one who purchases a stick of phelactine from the druggist and fol- lows the simple directions, is bound to be pleased and elighted-otherwise she can have her money back by mere ly asking for it.--Adv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
THE: WEATHER
Weather Forecast

Washington, May 16-Forecast for Ala bama, Georgia and Mississippi Fair Thursday and Friday.
 Tennessee: Fair Thursday and probably Friday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
DEATHS

MRS. JOSEPH: Age 23; died 5 o'clock p. m. yesterday at local in firmary Funeral announcements later by Lige Loy.
 STAMPS, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS: Aged 16; died Tuesday, 3:15 a. m, at lrondale. Funeral this afternoon at l o'clock. Interment in Elmwood. McANNALLY, EARL: Infant son of Mir and Mrs. T. k. McAnally; died at a local infrmary yesterday a. m. Sur vlVed by parents. Remains sent to Trafford at 12:2o p. m. yesterday by Lige Loy.
 WARD MRS. REBECCA-Aged 67; died yesterday 7:15 p. m., at residence, 2517 North Seventh avenue; funeral at res ldence this afternoon at o'clock; in- torment Oak Hill; survived by two sis tefs, Miss Celia Davis, Birmingham Mrs. c. B. Beck, Austin, Tex.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
Spanish-Ameriacn War
 Veterans Hold Meeting

The feature of the meeting of the Spanish-American War Veterans, held last night, was an address by Oscar Trull, a Cuban, who fought with the United States in 1898. The meeting was well at- tended and a number of interesting talks were made. A movement has been start ed by the local camp to have every Span ish-American veteran in the city and dis triet join the camp and to this end a full account of the objects of the or- ganization will be published in the Sum- day papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-17
BESSENER MASONS
 WILL HOLD REUNION
Pipe Plant Not Affected by WalkOut of Negro
 LabOrers

Bessemer May 16.-(special.) )-The walk out of number of negroes at the local and Foundry company yesterday has not yet been settled 1t appears that num- Der of the unskilled laborers. who were making frora $1 50 to to $1.SO per day, are asking for S2 per day and walked out until the company will agree to give the raise. After the walkout yesterday the foundry department of the plant closed for the day but today every department
 is at work. The negroes are basing their