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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03

| near here at this time A break occur
red In this immediate vicinity year
| ago. 1t is not expected that any par
ticular permanent damage will result
as the overflow Is confined to a small
area and as the stream is expected to
lower soon the water will be drained off
promptly Considerable stock was in
danger until 1t was removed.
Muscatine.
Christian Blockart, 10 years of age
was found dead in bed at his home,
1866 Washington street, early Saturday
morning. death having been caused by
the escape Of gas from jet In the
room. The residence Is that of John
Nischwetz where Mr.. Blockart had for
several years made his home. Mrs.
Nischwetz assembled the stairs to Mr.
Blockart's room shortly after o'clock
and called him. Upon being unable to
thus arouse him, she entered the room
and Immediately detected the odor of
gas. Mr.. Blockart was lying in bed,
apparently inanimate. A physician
was called and immediately pronounced
him dead. 1T is believed that the death
was purely accidental.
Milton.
The safe at the Milton postoffice was
blown open Friday morning but owing
to the shots which blew the outer door
off blowing in the inner and wedging
it access to the cash and stamps was
denied the burglars. They We're in tho
act OF firing another shot on the inner
door when discovered and were able to
meke their getaway from the rear of
the building. The first shot was heard
about 1:40 by people living in the
vicinity which was followed by two
more about o'clock. Constable 7. a.
Bell and Samuel Evans arrived about
. o'clock and started into the postoffice
from the front, when the burglars left
hurriedly, leaving their tools behind
and a shot untired careful canvass
has been made of strangers in the city
for the last day or two and one arrest
was made, but with no definite results.
ksokuk.
One of the questions asked at
the lenten services at St. Mary's
church the other night was: Has the
war in Europe and our prospect Of
Joining it anything to do with religion?
Father Giglinger answered it saying
that he did not think it had. but that
rather economic and race questions
were at the bottom Of Il. He also ad-
ded that while he would regret 10 Gee
the United states involved In it,
If var however were 10 be declared.
1t was our duty to stand by our coun-
try Father Giglinger added that the
American flag comes before every other
flag in the world. Whoever destroys
property OF any kind before or during
the war is a criminal and traitor, and
must be dealt with as such. The Cath
Ollie church has always and everywhere
stood for and encouraged patriotism.
Father Giglingcr thinks that the Ger
m IAN Americans are second to none IN
LOYALTY and patriotism and that they
should not be held responsible for the
acts OF few cranks or outlaws whom
they repudiate. Three members OF ST.
Mary's club have recently joined Com
pany l..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
Grssne News Items,

Special 70 Times. Republican.
Greene, April 3. - While chopning
wood. Lon Hagerty. farmer living
south OF town, let the axe slip. cutting
off two toes. He Is now around on
crutches.
A number Of the farmers In this VII
entity are beginning to SOW their oats
this week. The, frost Is not all out Of
the ground yet but on the lighter soils
the ground Ia In good condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
"Jimmy" Rino PITCHING Find.

Shreveport, La, March Si.-J;E.:ny
Ring probably will be one of the pitch
ing finds" in the National League this
season. Ring is with the Cincinnati
Nationals here, and Christy Mathew
son. who Is a past master in the art
OF twirling, expects to bring out all the
youngster has in him. Ring was with
the Utica club Of the New York State
League last season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
Copyright, 1917. BY The International Syndicate
What Makes A Car Hard On Tires. ;
Editor Motor SERVICE bureau 10

- HE question often asked why certain model easier
weight
with the equipment That there differences
- we'll this subject
place running
pneumacs. al 4
the full absorbing them would fall
Of
time the
spring
the tires In the springs perfectly timber the tires
relieved their shockabsorbing
destructive acting the
While the protect the tires uncushioned blows
major Of the weight weight Of
portion the propeller shaft and Of we
that OF
weight The
total weight
being equal clutch which
which
slipping the wheels bad balance
slip at high speeds otherwise hold
badly designed
al tend
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
Had TroubI. Four or Fiv. Years.

No one appreciates good health like
those who are Ill. w. J. Furry, r. F.
D. 2. Salem, Mo-. writes: II have been
bothered with bladder trouble four or
Ave years. It gave me great deal Of
pain. I took different medicines but
nothing did me any good until 1 got
Foley Kidney Pills" Many persons
suffer from kidney and bladder
trouble when they can be relieved.
Backache, dizziness, rheumatic pains,
stif or sore joints and other symptoms
yield TO Foley Kidney Pills. S0ld
sverywhere-Advert
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
SMALL ALLOWANCE FOR OLD

SMALL ALLOWANCE FOR OLD
CAR.
c. e. X. writes: I have .. 1919
-- car which cost me nearly
$4,000, which I have been thinking
of turning in for . current model
Of the same make. but and that they
Will allow me but 1Aos for II. al
though It 10 practically IN - good
condition A. when Il was new. Isn't
this an unrsasonabty small allew-
anos1
AnswoR: In . Wv. II may b %,
considering that your ear u prob
ably still capable Of sivlAg IN I'm
msnss amount OF satisfactory ssrv-
Ice. but in another way 1t 10 not, al
you could not get even - much a.
this Ia the open market 90 long
- the mass Of motorists value 4
oar for it, up 70 datsnsss' rather
than for it, capacity Of giving uss-
ful service and - long % % many
Of them stiil buy new cars yearly.
The used car market Will continue 20
be 10 over-stooked thAk the prices
prevailing there Will 10 sxtsesnsly
low. The law Of supply and demand
prevails In the motor car AsId a.
Thts coJsms u lspots6 70 tAs Il
operator. Both pJsasSvs ssl oosssssrt
sspsct. TAs .SssSn sstlcJss setu covss
81 motor vsN3cJss, what y - ssl 4
tssasst 70 ssstoStsts s1Su - saessssu1
0lekSA, core NE 0lloat -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
Said canfart.

Has he got a soft job?
l guess 30. He lies down on It all
the while. fudge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
PREPAREDNESS FOR WAR BEING
EXTENDED TO IMPROVEMENT
OF ROADS.
IOWA DIVISION ASKED
TO ACT COMPARATIVELY
Iowa Consul cean EnIists Aid Of coun.
ty Consuis--Petitions to Be Cireuiat-
ed Asking Supervisors to Give High
way Preference in Grading and
Crawling.

Clinton, April 3.-The Lincoln High
way national officers have appealed to
the Iowa division to speed up work on
the roads, and to accurately report
prospects for 1917, in order to aid the
government in preparing for war. w.
L. Coan, of Clinton, state consul for
Iowa, Saturday received letter from
A +. Bement, Of Detroit, national sec
rotary, asking that he supply state
ment as to the prospects Of grading
and crawling the Iowa division during
the season OF 1917.
in order to obtain this, II is neceSsa-
~ for Consul Coan to secure from the
local consuls in Iowa a complete state
ment telling which counties are plan
ming to improve their sections during
the coming season, and what county
sections will be gravel surfaced by the
spring of 1918, or completed during the
1917 touring season.
Text of Letter.
The text Of the letter 10 Mr.. Coan
follows:
LAS you have doubtless noticed from
recent newspaper reports the govern
ment is taking the greatest possible in
terest, at this time of national elner-
eency. in the condition of our main,
thru routes of travel and their possible
availability for the transportation Of
men, supplies and artillery.
Sin order that the Lincoln Highway
Association may have as complete data
as possible in regard TO the condition Of
the Lincoln Highway in each state next
season, for the purpose of being in po-
sition to supply accurate data in re-
gard to the Lincoln Highway if re-
auested. we would like to have from
you statement as to the prospects for
grading and graveling Of the Iowa di-
vision during the season Of 1917. 1t
Will doubtless be possible for you to
obtain from the local consuls Of the as
ISOLATION in Iowa a fairly complete
statement OF which counties propose to
improve their section during the COM
ing season and what county sections
will be gravel surfaced by the spring OF
1918 or completed during the present
touring season.
TT is, Of course, essential that this
be accurate and in no wise
optimistic ~ to the possibilities of
hard surfaced Improvement.
I'VE are bearing In mind and bank
ing upon your absolute statement that
the entire route of the Lincoln High
way across Iowa will be graded and
graveled by the end Of the season of
1918. You can readily recognize the
Importance, however. Of our having on
hand detailed statements OF where such
construction is already provided for
and where It appears certain that the
work will actually be undertaken or fl
nanced during 1917.
The condition Of the Lincoln High
way as the shortest and most direct
transcontinental route Of travel is very
likely to be Of considerable interest to
the war department and we desire to
he in a position TO supply facts of alb
soute accuracy.
: Very truly yours,
"A F BeInen
1@.u,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03

elsewhere. A motor car practice ap-
proaches more nearly to . standard
lied basis and body styles become
moro stable (if thsy ever do). own
srs may be expected to retain their
cars longer, the used car market
may become more lightly stocked.
and the rate Of depreciation Of cars.
BY Ne, may b somewhat reduced.
SToRA0E BATTERY QUERY.
II. Il inquiries 40 to tho difference
between the common tyne Of storage
battery ana the Edison storage bat
tsryf
Answer: The former consists Of
two sets Of lead plates or srids filled
respectively with spongy lead and
. lead oxide. immersed In dilute sui
phuric acid, while the latter consists
Of two sets Of plates or srids OF
nickel plated steel, one st carrying
nickel hydrats ana the other set iron
oxide, ~ active material and the
whole being immersed In . solution
OF potash. The voltage OF the Bdi-
son ssal y lower than that Of the
lead cell. but the former II capable
Of withstan3sng harder service for
long psriodA than 10 the latter.
Isvssts o. sAs oxsemobtIs etoxsS and
AZ osSs soiN ~ coWstdsre6 from SSsyv
an 1hases ~ tie SSnat~0 ss1 csss
W .ast 70 -. osssttSas u general
s1acs 1srmtsftso. A61ssss Alssvs Z
lIal- n III If (.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03

crswdlRe Out
Overcoming evil with good II the
only way to overcome It at all. In
our own hearts. and lives. and In the
world around us. the only way to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03

ct rid Of what u faulty, y to aup.
plant It with something kettsr. The
bad habit, the bad custom, the bad
Influence must be crowded out BY ons
that ID good. Ez +
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03

PiIes Cured in 6 to II Days.
Druggists refund money II PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching,
Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Plies.
First application gives relief. soc.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
Secretary"
Quick to Act.

Mr. Coan lost no time in acting upon
the call Of the national officers. He
imm ediately authorized the publication
Of the following letter. which ne will
send to all county consuls Of the Iowa
division Of the highway, enlisting the
services Of all the local officers and
asking that a complete report be made
as soon as possible:
Clinton. Iowa. April l. 1917. To Coun-
" Consuls Of Iowa Division: The let
Ter published herewith from Mr.. A. f..
penent secretary Of the Lincoln High
way Association, speaks for Itself anu
needs no comment from the state con-
sui
81 ask the county cOnsuls TO see that
this letter IS published in all papers
IN their county and TO ask the press
for their :pyal aiG and cooperation. If
order that all residents on the Iowa
division NAV be advised as to this
matter that means so much to the ma
ton in its hour Of peril.
while the national association In
aolding me TO my promise made in
1918, that if the Trans Continental
overland Trail was used al the Iowa
division of the Lincoln Highway that
~ NobIh DS ufSIlntt. ldue'I anu 81
aled prior to 1919. I believe the Iowa
division vi Ill make good on this prom
Use
Owing to the war conditions and in
line of preparedness, I ask the county
consus to forward the desired infor-
nation to me. in order that l may for
ward It to the national office at De
troit before May l. 1917.
by enclosed petition. ask all coun-
ties to make every effort to give the
Lincoln Highway the preference and
right OF way in grading and graveling
In 1917 and thus show to the public
that Iowa IS loyal and will do her
part in the nations time Of need.
"As evidence of good faith in the
national association the resignation Of
the state consul is in the hands Of the
national directors to take effect Sept.
IA, 1913, or any date prior to that time
Ito be named by the national directors
or state consul This action makes
1t possible for the national association
to take any step it deems best in the
routing of the Lincoln Highway thru
Iowa after Sept. IA, 1918.
THE state consul has no authority
or desire to command--he can only
enlist the active support of residents
on the Iowa division in cities and
/. towns and country, who will be loyal
to their nation, their state and the
Lincoln Highway.
Respectfully yours,
wv. F. Coan,
Estate Consul Of Iowa
Form Of Appeal.
Following is the form of appeal re-
ferred to in the letter of State Con-
sui Coan. to be used in securing road
work on the highways:
ITO the Honorable Board Of Super
visors of ......... County: In COM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03
Estate Consul Of Iowa"
Forp, Of Appeal,

Form OF Appeal.
Following is the form of appeal re-
ferred to in the letter of State Con-
sui Coan, to be used in securing road
work on the highways:
ITO the Honorable Board of Super
visions Ut .......... County: In COM
5pI,ance with the urgent appeal Of the
nefional officers and directors of the
lincoln Highway Association, pub
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-03

Several hundred acres Of valuable
farm land was inundated early Friday
when the levee bordering the Iowa
river near the old Bolinger farm near
here broke. due to the extremely high
stage of the water which Is prevailing
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
SOME THINGS
and OTHER THINGS

He will keep the feet of His
saints. 1 Samuel 2:9.
His truth shall be thy shield and
buckler. Psalm 81 a.
I know the world is full of tears
today, but after all, taking the world
in terms of years, you will find the
world is all right, and that there are
more smiles than tears. If you will
watch you will find more joys than
woes.
I know the Huns are trying to
make the world horrible place, but
just study the response to the ma
tons call to the Red Cross workers
and you will discover that love still
dominates, and hate will in time be
dethroned. 1t now seems that more
than Is, 100000 have answered. That
means one out of seven has given.
The best the Huns could do, under
coercion was one out of fourteen.
We are coming Kaiser Bill with bull
lets and bandages to set old Europe
free.
If you have any stars you may rest
assured they will shine through all
ODScuEICy- DuC II you only C01nk
they are stars, by and by you will
find they are not shining and more
than likely you will blame it to some
designing person
We do not care where you start.
1t may be in Arkansas or Kansas, but
we are deeply interested in what you
start. 1t is what you start and keep
going that will give you standing.
know you hunked yesterday, but
what about tomorrow. Tomorrow will
give you new chance filled with
virgin ambitions.
What if you inherit an estate Of,
say $4,000 or $4,000, you never
earned it, and only weaklings in the
truest sense take what they have not
honestly earned. Everytime you get
something you have not earned you
have been morally weakened.
Young man, have you invested
yourself? I wish to suggest to you
a mightier America is opening to you
than was ever open to Carnegie or
Rockefeller. If your grandfather
spent his days on the granite hills of
New England or dreamed his days
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

Pickle forks
Berry spoons
Olive forks
Cream spoons
Gravy ladies
Carving sets
Sandwich trays
Baking dishes
CaSSerOleS
Fancy clocks, ETC.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

When your husband comes home
and tells you how popular he is; how
the leading business men run after
him; how he is the leader of the boys,
you may put it down that he is not
first class <cuspidor cleaner; and
that he is getting ready to abuse you.
It is nine to one before he is through
talking he will tell you that you asso-
ciate with trash and will IN a menac-
ing way threaten you. If you viii
ask people who know him, you will
be informed that he is whining,
whimpering sneak always trying to
take advantages, quietly writing let
tiers TO questionable women in other
towns, and tells the other fellows of
his class what a real man he is. He
will have a story to tell you about
every person he does not like and
if you listen to him while, you viii
find that he has it in for every man
who counts.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

Young Woman Imprisoned in Asylum
by Crooked Lawyer
The tenth episode of Pathe's big
serial is entitled ga Yelled Intrigue"
At the very moment that Margaret
Warner is being led she knows not
where by the mysterious yelled wom-
an, Mary Kennedy, wife of Horace
Kennedy, resolves to win back the
affections of her husband by what
ever means she can.
Driving along in the machine.
Margaret again questions the yelled
woman as to Whereabouts of Ken
nedy, but the latter only shakes her
head and motions silence with her
gloved hands. Fearing for Kennedy's
safety and feeling sure that she will
be of assistance, Margaret regains
courage. Arriving at a strange house,
Margaret is led into strange room.
First puzzled at not seeing Kennedy
and then finding herself locked in,
Margaret realizes that she has been
trapped.
Kennedy also receives a note tel
ling him that If he wishes to keep the
scandal of his double life out of his
political campaign he must go to
Bars shop and give $500 IN bank
notes to a lame newsboy. Refusing
to be blackmailed, Kennedy tears up
the note. Visiting Margaret he finds
the note written by the yelled woman
and alarmed he goes in search Of
ner.
Mary also receives a note, telling
her that if she wants divorce pro-
ceedings to come to Lichton SAM
tarium and she will find sufficient
proof. Not wishing TO go alone, she
telephones Norwood asking his help,
and he decides to go with her.
Mary delivering her password to
doctor follows him. Norwood
starts to- follow but is warned to re-
main where he is. Mary is shocked
at the sight of Margaret, who is
strapped to a chair. what right
have you to hold this girl here" She
asks eve know her as Maude Black
and following the instructions of the
law, we have to hold her" is the
answer the doctor gives insinuating
that Margaret is insane. Norwood
forces his way into the room, and af-
ter fierce fight rescues Mary and
Margaret.
Kennedy receiving another note,
decides to thwart the scheme by
sending fake money. Doyle angry
at being tricked and at the failure of
his plan to hold Margaret a prisoner
in the asylum, determines to get a
packet of compromising letters writ
ten by Kennedy to Margaret
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
"HIKE" DER KAISER

LEN E<AASGN
We once were a nation united and
strong,
But curse this old war, now every
When they sank the Lusitania, they
poisoned our pride.
But now it is time for the Kaiser to
hide.
Short life for the Kaiser, If ever he's
caught,
Many he hang on his heels, till he
dies on the spot
May the vulture and eagle attack
such blamed Dutch;
Dig out his eyes and that won't be
much.
Then hammer his head with an old
Union hammer,
Till he sings Yankee Doodle" and
the 'Star Spangled Banner"
Now open, oh earth, and receive the
insane,
Who created this war, that's too cruel
to name,
What are they? What are they? Oh
l guess l can tell
They are the imps of the devil, OF
a furlough from hell,
But their stay upon earth will be a
mere sham
For the ''Sammies" will get them and
who gives -(deIeted)
The battle of Dixmude and of Lens
also,
VIII long be remembered by Ger.
many's foe.
And the few who are left the story
to tell,
Will save their old bacon by run
ming like -(sixty.)
BY H. NJ. Small IN Russell Record
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

a new French automobile driven by
air propellers can make a>speed OF so
miles an hour over the sands of the
Sahara desert.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

There viii be no shortage of candy
for the Christmas trade with u.s. We
have it. Hays City Drug Store.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

Christmas suggestion: For baby, a
locket chain, gold beads, set, signet
or plain ring, bib holders, etc. At
Tholen's Jewelry store.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
LAY OR BUST

Don't forget to Sign up DR.. Fruits
HELP The HEN LAY coupon and
get a free trial. Ad and coupon On
another page
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

All white ivory goods at discount
prices at King Bros
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
For SaIe or Trade

Half section, five miles north, one
half mile east of Walker, known as
the Schmitt farm, eighty cultivated,
balance pasture, light improvements.
fenced, well, cistern, terms or viii
take some trade. Make offer. Also
have twenty-three acres standing corn
on farm for sale at once. Write, F.
d. Garrison, Salina, Kansas.
We have Just received a full and
complete stock of the finest package
and bulk candy ever displayed IN
Hays. Make your Christmas selec-
tions now. We VIII hold them for
you until needed Hays City Drug
Store
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22
THE NEGLECTED WIFE"

Featuring RUTH ROLAND
At The Strand Theatre Every Thurs
day.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

Thursday, December II, 1917
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-12-22

Hollow Handle knives
and forks, tea, table
and desert spoons
Butter knife and sugar
shells
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-09-25

the war pointed to the necessity of livestock production as against grain production.
 War has made the government the largest buyer of food in this coun- try and the cost of feeding the Amer ican troops will be $80O,000 a day, according to Charles Lathrop Pack, president of the National Emergency Food Garden commission.
 "The United States will win the war by fighting it with food" MT. Pack continued.
 Germany cannot be starved be- cause of her effective auxiliary food supply gardens which have been kept in a high state of efficiency since the outbreak of war" he said.