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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-03

and expended BY them to buy useful
clothing. ETC.. for the poor children ana
Chfistmas dinners for worthy families
and the usual program on Christmas
eve, when every child will receive
token from Santa Claus.
Tama enjoyed very wide publicity
on account OF the beauty OF her Christ
mas decorations for the last two years
but this Is the time to give the boys
at the front the benefit Of every eff
fort.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-03

Stomach Trouble and Constipation.
Those who are amicted with stomach
trouble and constipation should read
the following: II have never found
Anything % good for stomach trouble
s.a c.tsnation a. Chamberlain
Tablets. I have used them Of and on
now for the past two years. They
not only regulate the action OF the
bowels but stimulate the liver and keep
ones body in = healthy condition"
writes Mrs. Benjamin Hooper. Auburn.
n. r. For sale BY ali druggists.-Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-03
Little sksptle.

Caroline and Tom were i've and two
years old. An expedition to a park
had been planned when father brought
home to Tom a picture book of wild
beasts. Caroline was delighted. BE
cause, mamma, If we did not show
pictures of the animals first to Tom
be might see them in tho park and
say Il don't believe"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-03
Complying Plant BURNED.
Snecial to imas-Republic0n.

SpeclaA 20 t41M0S.1ScpuUASn'
iowa City. Dec. Sire destroyed INC
]. p. Yoder corn drying plant at ka-
Iona. Overheated, the furance, which
had been working perfectly, isnited the
outbuilding In which Mr.. Yoder had To-
Gated his plant and the resultant blaze
wiped the structure and equipment out
Of existence. Johnson county farmers
had been comforting with Mr.. Yoder on
the caliber Of the plant and many wera
planning to make use Of It or establish
kindred dr1eTs. The drying out Of wet
or soft corn had worked in highly sue
cessful manner, according to Mr.. Yo-
der and others.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-03

Wauson.
Mrs. Francis Maus. aged u years,
native of Switzerland, died at the
county home where she had been an
inmate for the past twenty-four years.
William Hennesey. aged 10 years ana
: well known resident Of the county
fed at Mercy hospital, Dubuque
Webster City.
The Knights Of Columbus in Web
ster City are in the midst OF campaign
to raise $1,000 for the recreation
camps being established by the Catho-
lies at the environments in this coun-
trv and the army camps in Europe.
They have raised $500 at the present
time and are working hard to get the
quota assigned them.
Waukon.
The Waukon Red Cross made anoth-
er big shipment Of surgical dressings
etc. One evening at the Red Cross
shop 1926 pieces were completed. MIS-
Andrew Larson, aged SO years, is not
too old to do her bit for Uncle Sam
and she can knit. Seven pairs OF
wristlets that she knit will help TO
keep the soldiers warm.
Sioux City.
Francis Bower and his friend, Floyd
lHawkinson, were out hunting Thurs
day. Hawkinson's gun was accident
ally discharged and Bower, 70 feet
away, was in range. A number OF
shot lodged in his legs and face but
the bulk Of the charge struck his
heavy overcoat and could not pene-
trate it. He believes he owes his lie
to the coat.
Galva.
The ida County Liberty War
League" is the name Of an organiza-
ton that recently took life IN meet
ing held at Ida Grove. The idea was
advanced by Galva man. the or
SANITATION has representatives IN all
parts Of the county. In the future
members of the organization Will take
charge Of and push all campaigns Tor
the raising Of funds for bonds, y. IN.
| G. A.. Red Cross and other things hav-
ing to do with the prosecution OF the
war.
Mason City.
The radio division Of the signal serv-
Ice IL getting at least one man VINO
has been giving years to the study OF
wireless telegrap1ly In the enlistment
OF Kendrick Diltz, who departed Tor
training station for that line Of work
| this week Young Diltz who has been
very popular among Mason City young
people, has been intensely interested
| in wireless telegraphy Tor years, and
IN to the time all privately owned
wireless stations were dismantled by
order Of the president. at the OUT
break Of the war.
story City.
Henry SEVERED trapped 500 musk
rats count 'em, 5oo-ins exactly four
days last week. This phenomenal
record was accomplished MP at Little
wall Lake with an equipment Of nifty
! c. ccr-se there IL aome work
connected with getting 500 furs ready
for shipment to the tanneries, but
even at that II 10 evident that Hanks
earnings rival the handsome stipend
which the management Of the st.
Louis Browns pays him for his stellar
engagements behind the bat. Musk
rat furs are selling at from SO to IS
cents apiece at the present moment.
Fonda, 4
A meeting was held here Monday
night for farmers and Was called to
consider the building Of corn drying
plant ai Fv,.Ia. e :. mad :
trip to Chicago last week TO investi-
cate the cost and practicability Of .
corn drying plant. He found that
they were in great demand and that
wherever Installed had been giving
satisfaction. A plant that viii dry two
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-03
Exir. Family Unfortunate.

Extra, Dec. 3-Walter lessen suffer-
ed a serious injury Friday WINE
shredding corn at the Chris Johnson
farm, when he accidentally got his
hand caught in the corn shredder. The
young mans four fingers and
the palm Of his hand leaving just
the thumb. He is the 21-year-old son
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-03
Gen. Herbert c. O. Plumer.

Gen. Herbert C.. O. Plumer.
+ Gen. Herbert C. O. Plumer is /,
command Of the British forces help
ing Italy hold back the Austro-Ger
man armies. He was in command OF
the greatest explosion Of the war in
the Ypres section In June. Mine
miles Of German trenches were
blown up with 600 tons Of explosives.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-03
chr,sem.s Fer T.ma'. Moody.

Special to Times Republican
Tama, Dec. 3.-The Tama CONNER
cial club has decided to conserve the
money that would be necessary to keep
che pace set by Tama in the last two
years Al decorating the streets for
CHRISTMAS. = NJ ollsjS1 i. i. sc :: a!:s eeded
fnr = nnar.s II Il uses that the mem-
- decided to rest on
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
RAILROADS TO USE
ALL RESOURCES
Transportation Experts Will
Enter War Department to
Direct Mobilization.

The United States will wage war
with the unstinted backing of the
greatest transportation system in
world history.
The American Railway Association
spokesman body for 81 per cent Of
the country's 25O,OOO miles of rail
lines-has offered the War Depart
ment its resources down to the last
fiatcar, IL necessary, to speed the as
sembling of the men-at-arms, present
and prospective, it was announced to-
day.
Furthermore, all plans for the most
thoroughgoing, active cooperation be-
tween railroad officials and the de-
partment await but the word of the
department.
With this word, transportation ex-
perts on the roads payrolls will enter
the War Department, the various
army departmental headquarters and
mobilization centers, and virtually
take over the army's mobilization
problems. A perfect T-joint co-ordlna-
ton of action, officials declare, will
ensue.
All IrA1uo-WlInouI eNCepIlon-Wli
be sidetracked for Government troop
and supply trains. Flatcars, when
necessary, will .go through" like ex-
presses.
To mobilize the proposed first-ycnr
army OF 100000 men, officials esti-
mate, will require at LEAST $4,000
cars and 6,600 locomotives, pTesup7
posing that the troops would move in
large mass units. With struggling
patches, however, being mobilized to
diverse points-as a general mobiIiza-
tion would meant will TAX the
roads equipment and ingenuity to
the utmost.
The estimate drawn by the War
Department and the railroads Of the
necessary equipment for moving a
complete infantry division of $4,000
men and officers, 1850 animals, and
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
PEACE LOBBYING CEASES
PaeIfsts Now Fighting to Prevent
Sending Of Troops Abroad.

Although headquarters of the
Emergency Peace Federation, at 1921
Pennsylvania avenue, probably will
be kept open the remainder OF the
week for the beneft of the few re
naming pacihsts in the city, prac'
tically all active lobbying was aban-
doned today, following the action OF
the House of Representatives on the
war resolution.
Anti-paciffsts who gathered here In
small numbers early in the week for
q pro-war lobby, also have left the
city. and the battle for peace is vir'
tually ended.
Pacifsts Of the Emergency Peace
Federation in New York, however,
are doing all in their power to in
huence Congress against sending
troops abroad, and against conscrip-
tion. They also have begun a propa'
ganda to Influence Congress and the
President to incite the German peo'
pie to revolution, and thus to end
the European war without the par
ticIpation Of the United States in
active hostilities."
The appeal was sent out last night
from headquarters of the federation,
in New York, and addressed to the
President and to each member of
Congress.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
GRADUATION PUT AHEAD
Business High Student Favored So
He Can Join Navy.

In order to permit immediate en-
listment in the United States navy,
Superintendent of Schools Thurston
has authorized Allan Davis, principal
of Business High School, to graduate
Albert p. Freer, q student in the two
year business course, at this time, In
stead of waiting for his class in June.
When young Freer. who IL not yet
eighteen, announced his intention Of
enlisting in the navy II his school
work would permit of his early grad
The Washington times., 1917-04-06

Within ten minutes after an anpn-
cation of Danderine you cannot find
a single trace of dandruT or falling
hair and your scalp will not itch. but
what will please you most will be
after a few weeks use. when you see
new hair. fine and downy at hrst-yes
but really new hair-Krowing all
over the scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately
doubles the beauty OF your haIr. No
difference how dull. faded. brittle,
and scraggy. just moisten a cloth
with Danderfne and carefully draw Il
through your hair. taking one small
strand at a time. The effect IL
amazing-your hair will be light.
fiuffy, and wavy. and have an ap-
pearance of abundance: an incom-
parable luster. softness. and luxuri-
ance.
Get a z5-cent bottle o< KnowIton's
Danderine from any drug store or
toilet counter. and prove that your
hair is as pretty and soft as any
that IL has been neglected or injured
by careless treatment-that's all
you surely can have beautiful hair
and lots OF II II you will Just try q
little Danderine.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
TELLS oE AIR SERVICE.

"One pilot in an aeroplane IL worth
1000. soldiers" said Flight Lieut.. G. L.
Faulkner, OF the British royal flying
corps, in an address before 800 men,
bers OF the Patent Office yesterday
afternoon. Lieutenant Faulkner. who
has spent two years on the western
front as an aviator, was wounded and
invalided out.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
OFFERS BATTALION
Fred w. Wren, Of Connecticut, VIII
Raise Marine Force.

Fred w. Wren. a millionaire brewer
of Bridgeport, Conn, called on Capt
Thomas p. Magruder. at the Navy
Department, yesterday, and offered
the services during the war Of three
companies of marines, as a part of
the Naval Reserve, which he Is rails
ing in the towns along Long Island
Sound.
in the Marine Corps, and his record
Is highly favorable. He pointed out
to Captain Magruder that he and his
The Washington times., 1917-04-06

Connecticut neighbors are keen for
active duty, as Connecticut would GER
tainly be one OF the first objects OF
attack by a foreign power, because
OF the immense munitions plants and
the submarine shipyRrds at Bridge
port, New Haven, and New London.
Mr.. Wren was cordially thanked for
his offer, and will proceed with re-
cruiting his battalion at once.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
Rheumatism an InsidOus Disease;
Begins with Insignificant Pains

is back with them again. increasing in
severity as the days go by
Don't overlook the first signs of
rheumatism. Prompt treatment is high
ly Important. but the right treatment
is the only kind that will do you any
good. Have you ever known OF Rheu-
matism being cured by liniments, or
other external applications? Most cer-
tainly not Do not. therefore, make
the mistake that many have, but bear
in mind that external remedies positive
ly cannot reach Rheumatism. 1t can
not be rubbed out Of the blood. s. S. s..
can be relied upon TO cleanse the blood
and has been giving relief from Rheu-
matism for more than nfty years, and
some Of the most severe cases have
ylel9ed to H. Write today and give full
information about your case. and our
medical adviser will give you advice
without cost Address medical depart
ment Swift SPECIFIC Co, 81 Swift Lab
oratory, Atlanta, Ga.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
cAVALRYS LAST DRILL
Three Troops Of Second Regiment
Give ExhIhItlei1 at Fort Myer.

The final exhibition drill Of the
season by the cavalry troops stationed
at Fort 1iyer, was held this afternoon.
when troops B. c. and d, Of the Sec
ond Regiment rode into the tanbark
hall at the fort and showed OFF, for
the last time.
The members of the three troops,
waiting hourly for a call which may
mean their entrainment TO some To-
eaiIty far from Washington, were
anxious TO do their best at the final
appearance, and each well executed
maneuver and each daring stunt
was greeted with cheers from the gal
leries.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
Real Torture Bound to Follow If
the First Warnings Are Not
Needed.

Anyone afflicted with the pangs OF
Rheumatism will tell you that the hrst
mains were hardly noticeable. Slight at
first, In fact too insignificant to De
Needed. pains increasing very gradually
the disease had them firmly in its grasp
before they realized that they were its
victim.
Those who have been trying liniments
and other external applications will md
that they have not reached the cause Of
the troubls. and that their Rheumatism
The Washington times., 1917-04-06

uation, school officials decided his
marks would warrant the. action.
As soon as he heard OF the decision,
Freer went to the recruiting station
here, and heis now an apprentice sea
man in the navy.
Because OF his high school training,
he was advanced one number imrnedi-
stely. He soon will leave for New
training ship.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
o the Editor of The Times:

To the Editor of The Times:
Ny brother and I always have been
fond of Dunk, so we are sending 10
cents for his memorial. Ny brothers
name is Edgar, and he is eight years
old. Ny name Is Olive, and I am
eleven years old. I hope Dunk will
get enough money for his memorial
OLIVE CHACE.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06

500 vehicles. includes 4s7 coaches,
As Pullmans, 20 baggage cars, PAS box
cars, 303 stock cars, 301 fat cars
total OF 1,56S cars stretched out
over a trackage OF S6,535 feet.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
DRILLS REPLACE ATHLETICS.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. April 6.-AIl
intercollegiate athletics at the Univer-
sity OF Michigan will be abandoned be-
cause OF existing war conditions. Over
1000 students are drilling night and
day
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
HOG PRICES SOARING.

CHICAGO, April 6.-The hog mar
ket opened strong and 20 cents high
er here today. Top prices were
1885 per hundred pounds on the
hoof. Pigs sold from 81 to $14.Go.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
To the Editor Of The Times:

To the Editor OF The Times:
Daddy told me Dunk had died and
YOU wanted cents to buy him a
tombstone, so here II is. Dunk was
such a good elephant that know he
has gone to heaven
JUNE SHERWOOD.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
IA Tfnaa-
To the 10

To. the Editor of The Times:
AS an old friend of Dunk's, I am
inclosing 20 cents for a monument to
the best elephant in the world
JACK SMITH.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06

To the Editor of The Times:
Please hnd inclosed q nickel for the
Dunk memorial. EX-KID.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
To the Editor Of The Times.

To the Editor of The Times:
Dunk was my favorite animal at
the Zoo, and am glad to send cents
to add to the fund to get his me-
mortal am six years old.
JACK CAPERS.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
Misses and Chdrens Easter Shoes at Special Prices

WE'RE giving par
W. ticular attention
to our s h wing of
Misses and Children's
Footwear, and parents
are finding it of particu-
lar advantage to their
pocketbooks to make
their purchases here.
These shoes are we'll
made, of best materials,
and will give long and
satisfactory service.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06

To the Editor of The Times:
We are very sorry our good old
friend Dunk Is dead. We miss him
when we go to the Zoo. We send 10
cents to help with his memorial.
LOIS YVONNE JOHANNES,
DANA BERRY JOHANNES, n.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
DUNK MEMORIAL
FUND NEARS CLOSE
Today Last for Children to
Show Regard for Dead Ele-
phant Friend.

Today, is the last day to contribute
60 the fund for a memorial for Old
Dunk. A week ago this morning he
was shot after a painful accident had
made It the merciful thing to put
him out of misery.
On the day that he died The Times
addressed q letter to the boy and girl
friends OF the elephant suggesting
that they contribute s cents each to-
ward a suitable memorial for the
most popular animal that had ever
been kept in the Zoo.
Letters have poured into The
Times daily ever since. Yesterday
announcement was made that today
would be the last day on which to
send letters and subscriptions. So II
you want to pay your mite toward
the memorial be sure to send. 1t to
day, for tonight the fund closes.
Some Of the letters received today
follow:
To the Editor OF The Times:
Inclosed you will find 10 cents a.
my contribution to the Dunk memor-
ial fund. I'm so sorry he Is dead.
grandpa has taken me to the Zoo,
and the first place we ever went was
90 see Dunk's house. loved to feed
him peanuts, and the Zoo won't be
the same now that he Is gone.
NARY FLORENCE HURLEY.
To the Editor of The Times:
The Washington times., 1917-04-06

To the Editor of The Times:
am so sorry Dunk is dead viii
miss him when go to the Zoo. Her
1s my cents for his tablet. Won
you please help US to get a new Dunk
] would work hard to make money t
pay my part.
CATHERINE FOSTER SELBY.
The Washington times., 1917-04-06
I'LL Proue the Feature of the Fashion Parade

showing that delight the Equally noteworthy the
enabled to offer by of great buying
power well location outside the high district Lasting salts
faction follows in the wearing of HlRSHS Smart Shoes
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-20
100000 REWARD

For the arrest and conviction of the of %
atng false charges of
Officers of
SAND 100000
of the Board of Directors.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-20
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
The First National Bank of Lancaster
LANCASTER, S. c.,
CONDENSED Report the Comptroller Currency)
At the close of business March the 5th, 1917
RESOURCES.
:.
Do,l>
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-20

certify conducted
5th Comptroller
all
the unusually
SOUTHERN AUDIT COMPANY,
BY Jno W. Todd, c. p A,
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1917-03-20

, Cash Reserves More Than Four Times Greater Than
Required By The National Banking Laws
Newell reclamation news. [volume] (Newell, Butte County, S.D.) 1910-19??, 1917-08-30

The community wAs siiac 4. q
this Afternoon when 4 was report
ed arouna that Oscar Erick son
had met death in a tragic manner.
He was returning home from town
with barre. OF oil III his wagon
when the team became frightened
and ran away Ia some manner uI-
setting the oil barrel on him.
crushing out his Ii Z. There We're
no eye witnesses To the affair aid
his lifeless body WAS found by the
roadside by Fred Ashton a shurt
time after The accident.
Oscar Erickson was born Yin
Hagernas, Halsenberg state, in
the southern part OF Sweden and
einiprated TO this country when II
young man. He can.e tu the
Black Hills in 1888, thirty four
years ago, an, worked as IL miner
till the last seven years, which he
spent on his Horse Greek ranch.
He is survived by his wife and
TWO daughters, Mrs. Artnhr
Edwrds, Lillian at home, and pns
son Arthur now stationed al hsuft
sieade and to these surviving rtia
slses the community extends its
heartfelt sympathy. InternmeDl
will probably be lnade sunday.
Newell reclamation news. [volume] (Newell, Butte County, S.D.) 1910-19??, 1917-08-30
a Correction

All the other teachers have
been with us long enough that we
need cot Use space reciting their.
merits, but looking oyerthe entire
list believe we have an ex&rep-
tionally strong corps of teachers,
and with the splendid corporations.
which we are pleased to suv is
given to US almost without excep-
tion by the patronsof the schools,
we are assured of having Il
successful school year"
TIE above item appeared in last
weeks issue and passed the editor
unnoticed until the paper was
printed when Of course it was too
late to make correction. The
statement about The Splendid
cooperation given to us almost
without exception, is in error
and not in keeping with the; fscts
in the case. At the last election
held in Newell there were cast for.
the Office Of school treasurer lO3
and Is votes respectively. This
would seem to indicate that at
least considerable number of
patrons are not ''splendidIy CO.
opeI ating' with the school at least
10 some particulars. The signiti-
aDce of this vote may be further
emphasized when the statement is
maoe that the successful side in
the recent election used six auto
mobiles in carrying voters to the
polls that day. whereas the defeat
ed candidate admits having carried
rs many as eleven peogle.
The teaching profession is one
of the hoIiest of professions. 1t
carries with it heavy responsible
tie and moral obligations. In
addition to imparting TO children
the rudiments OF education it often
falls TO the lot vi the instructor to
impart to the children many
things not found 10 text books,
and their influence in this respect
i inmeasurable.
1t is IN order to have our news
items as near the truth as possible
flaf The above correction is made.
Newell reclamation news. [volume] (Newell, Butte County, S.D.) 1910-19??, 1917-08-30
Baseball Tournament

TIE dates of the Newell ,aseba |
toirnament have definaiey heen
settled for Saturday and sunday.
September 18th and 10th Vale,
Newell. Lead aud Deudw.nid vii
play Further information ray
30 obtained from the secretary. !.
Iohn ". Price.
Newell reclamation news. [volume] (Newell, Butte County, S.D.) 1910-19??, 1917-08-30

. The old Seymour barn has been
reopened and is now ready for
business. Does general livery
and feed business.
Henry Roberts, Prop.