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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08
.Aaed Resident Of Nevada Dead.

Nevada. Feb. S.--Mrs. Hannah Wells.
aged almost 80 years, died yesterday at
her iljme, corner Oak and Court ave
rue. she had not been we'll for soais
time end the severe attack%of colo
and other complications due to her en-
treme age wass responsible for her
Death. IA natfvesof Rock Island county,
Illinois, she would have been 80 years
OF age on April IL of this year. She
was married and lived in Rock lsiane
county for many years. 1t was tneTe
that her husband died and was buried
at the old burying ground at Anda-
lusia. where the body of the Wife vii.
he taken for interment.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08

SPECIAL, NOTICE: Every reader of
this paper, man or woman, who wishes
to be without grey hair for the rest Of
their life Is advised to accept above lib
eral offer at once. Mrs. Chapman's
high standing proves the sincerity Of
her offer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08
INSTITUTE AT cLlDDEN.
Successful Short Course Closes We'd
nesday After Three Days Session.

Special to Times Republican.
Glidden, Feb S.--At the Carroll coun-
ty farmers institute held here Feb, b,
6 and {, an unusual amount of interest
was shown. Among the principal al
fractions were an address, Monday ev-
ening, by Prof. l.. H. Van Houten Of
Cedar Falls. on consolidation Of
schools: an amateur play entitled Our
Wives" on Tuesday evening, and an
address on Wednesday ecening by S. r.
Mckelvie. on community interests The
usual number of prizes were awarded
for corn and other products. AT the
business meeting this forenoon, resolu-
tions were adopted favorins consolida-
ton of schools and also a resolution
looking toward the employment of a
county agent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08
Woman lies Of Burns.

Des ,ao.:les. Feb. S.---Gaselene burns
.eceiysd Ivy Mrs. Anna Ashman. 1O3-
East Lyon street, caused her death
yesterday afternoon a, O'Clock e.
iowa Luthe,ab hospital. After hours
q: great suffering, caused by deep
burns from head to foot, the woman
passed away.
Mrs. Ashnan had sent three chill
dren off 10 school at the usual time
and after putting. her 2-year-old baby
10 sleep had gone TO the basement to
start the family washing. it was while
trying to ignite damp kindiing In 2
wood stove that the gasolene ignited
her clothing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08
veterinary inspectors Transfsrrsd.

Special to Times
Eldora, Feb. s.--Dr. c. w. Brown,
United states veterinary inspector IN
charge Of the district comprised Of
Hardin, Franklin, Hamilton and Wright
counties in this state on hog cholera
control, has recently been transferred
to the force Of DR.. c. NJ. Nighbert,
!!:scsc.cr n charge Of tick eradication
In the state Of Florida, with head
quarters, in Key West. He has been
succeeded in the district, thus left va
cant, by DR.. c. L. Miller, with m Of
nee IA the postoffice In lows Falls.
Dr.. Milter's work comes under the de-
partment Of agriculture, cooperative
extension work, along with County
Agricultural Agent Ben n. Walker. Or.
Miller and Mr.. walker are this week
working in and around Iowa Falls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08
Cut Th;. QUIT ID Worth Money.

Don't Miss This. Cut out tlns SIP
enclose with SC and mail II to Foley q
co 1855 Sheffield Ave, Chicago. III,
writing your name and address clearly.
You will receive in return trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound, for bronchial and Ia grippe
coughs; Foley Kidney Pills, for lame
Mack. weak kidneys, rheumatism. blad-
der troubles, and Foley Cathartic Tab
let's, wholesome and tnorougniy
cleansing cathartic, for constipation
ibiiiousness, headache
bowels Sold everywhere. "A dvertise-
ment
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08
a Dead Shot.

The .valor and candid simplicity OF
our Indian Babu is proverbial. "a story
goes Of one anent the German east
campaign, who Tin the words OF a con-
temporary was about the most laconlc
competent, deadly earnest station mas
ter and marksman combined that ever
lived. A regiment of men like him
would end the war, for this is the
wire he sent:
"One hundred Germans attacking
station. Send Immediately one rifle and
100 rounds ammunition IN airdbi GIN
ia) Leader. 3
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08

cent improvements. This tax becomes
payable tlrst In 1913.
The resignation Of VIII @. Rayburn
~ trustee OF Stewart library was &c
cepted and "A. %. Lyon was appointed
by Mayor A. c. Norris to MI the va
cancy
At the spacious home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
p. S. Morrison the Searchlight Club
and their husbands are invited to a s
o'clock dinner tomorrow, Mrs. ID. s.
Morrison and Mrs John Evans being
hosteSsef I.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08
New Sharon Items.

Special TO Times Republican.
New sharon Feb. s.--Mr. and Mrs.
cIyde Cochran are the parents of
baby boy since Sunday, Feb. 4.
While thawing frozen water pipe'
with a torch the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sparks caught fire. Quick services OF
the fire company prevented much DAM
age.
Mrs. A. Longstrom fell when shs
sipped on an icy pavement. tearlns
the ligaments OF her left ankle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08
To Relieve Catarrhal
Deafness and Head
Noises

If you have Catarrhal Deafness
or head noises go to your drug
gist and get l ounce Of Parmint
double strength), and add to it
a pint of hot water and ounces
Of granulated sugar. Take ia
blespoonful four times a day.
This will often bring quick re-
n.isff ffTom the distressing head
noises. Clogged nostrils should
open, breathing become easy and
the mucus stop dropping into the
throat. It is easy to prepare,
costs little and Is pleasant to take.
Any one who has Catarrhal Deaf
ness Or head noises should give
this prescription trial. Mcbride
& Will Drug Co. can supply you.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08
The Erea cnunon entities any reader
lilo NV ~fS nf MarehaIlt n W r.

Times Republican to receive free of
charge Mrs. Chapman's complete in
structions to restore grey hair to
natural colour and beauty of youth.
Cut this off and pin to your letter.
Good for immediate use only; cent
stamp for postage required. Address
as above.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08

A school Inspector having a. few
minutes to spare after examining the
school, put q few questions to ths.
lower grade boys on the common OBJ
jects inithe school room.
What IS the use Of the map?Y he
asked, pointing to one stretched across
the corner of the room, and half q
dozen shrill voices answered in meas
ured articulation:
Please, sir, It's TO hide masters
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08

\ Many perS0nS compIaln{ about 3eeIint
old before they should. Idke a veal
link la q chain, q weak organ onfceblc.
the whole body. OverwOrked, weak u
disordered kidneys lower vitality. a
w. Morgan, Angola. La. writes: s. +.
suffered with pains In the back. 7 an
As years old, but felt like a man Of lst
years old. Since I took Foley Kidncy
pills I feel like did when / was al
In soc and $1.00 sizes Sold every.
where. Advertisement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08

Hotel Radisson, Minneapolis. has 40s
rooms-275 OF which range in price
from $3.50 to $3.50 per day. ADVERTISE
ment.
A statue made from Sycamore wood
in a good state of preservation in the
Museum of Gizeh vouches for the dura-
bility OF the wood. sS
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08

which actually restored my hair to the
natural colour Of girlhood in surpris-
ingly short time. And so I have ar
ranged to give full instructions abso-
lutely free Of charge to any reader Of
this paper who wishes to restore the
natural shade OF youth to any grey.
S,eached or faded hair without the use
OF any greasy, sticky or injurious dyes
or stains, and without detection. I
pledge success no matter how many
things have failed. Perfect success
with both sexes and all ages.
So cut out the coupon below and
send me your name and address (stat-
ing whether Mr.. Mrs. or Mss and en-
close two cent stamp for return post
age and will send you full particu-
lars that will make it unnecessary for
you to ever have grey hair again. Adj
dress Mrs. Mary X. Chapman. Suite 272
N. Old p. o. st. Providence, r. I.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-08
GREY. AT II
NOT A GREY HAIR AT IS
! AM ONE OF MANY LIVING Ex.
AMPLES THAT GREY HAIR CAN
BE RESTORED TO NATURAL
COLOUR AND BEAUTY.
/! SEND YOU THE PROOF FREE

Let me send you free full information
that will enable you to restore your
grey hair to the natural colour and
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
MIslNFoRMEp INFANT.

"Nfy last baby, Brigadier, is only
little over two months old" stated
a prominent Arkansawyer, "but last
night he suddenly set up straight on
his maw's lap and says he, The war
will end in August
"What a remarkable child, to be
able to talk at such an early age"
commented the schoolteacher.
"Huh! If he's going to talk at
all he ort to talk sense. I've got a
bet up with Hamp Sankey that the
war won't end before Christmas. p
Kansas City Star.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
Transportation of Troops.


Troop movement figures to date
indicate that the railroads of this
country have safely transported ap-
proximately 100000 soldiers to
training camps and embarkation
points. Since Aug. l, five hundred
thousand of these men have made
journeys necessitatiDe overnight
travel and have been moved in
tourist or standard sleepers furnish
ed by the Pullman Company.
On one of the long hauls 5000
men were moved from a training
camp on the Western coast to a
poiut OIL the Eastern coast. a dis
tance of $500 miles, in little less
than a week. The men travelled in
sixteen sections. each section COM
prising IL tourist cars and 2 baggage
cars.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
HE WON'T HAVE TO.

Old Gentleman Cat his daughters
wedding)-My dear, don't see how
] am to get along without you.
Bride-Oh, that's all right, pa.
Since the ceremony was performed
my husband has confessed that he
hasn't enough saved to start house.
keeping, so you won't lose me, after
all.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

A Boone county farmer is feeding
500 heaG of cattle. He is certainly
doing hit part toward helping feed
a lot Of funerey people and the man
who does that is helping fight the
battles fer the rights of man just
as effectively as though he we're in
the trenches manipulating a ma
chine gun on that far flung battle
line acrOss the sea
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
JUST TO SEE JACK.

He-Billy paid $50 just to see
Jack.
She-Are they such good friendsr
He-No, they we're playing poker.
Cornell Widow.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

A weiner roast was given at the
home OF Miss Mae McAllister Sat
urday evening and all reported a
a pleasant time. Those present
were: Misses Bessie Montgomery,
Agnes Mudd, Mary Finneean, Cordie
and Virgie Hoar.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

MIR. and Mrs. Charley McClintic
and little babe returned to their
home in SelKirk, Kansas Tuesday
morning, after a months stay at
this place.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
Lots of Money

to loan on farms for term of ~ years
at S 1.2 per cent no commission
privilege to pay 500 or more on
any interest date. See Node Green
for particulars, Over Post Office
1928.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

DIS Sharp and wife of Emden.
R. E, Leake and wife of Hunnewell
and j. E. Johnston OF Hannibal.
spent Sunday at the home of D. 5
Sharp.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
AT HIM AGAIN.

Dableigh-There is one thing l
don't understand.
Miss Keen-Oh, more than that,
surely.-Boston Transcript.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
OLD AcoUAiNTANcES.

Schulze-Say, Joe, have the fac
ulty met yet?
Joe-Sure. They've been friends
for years.-Yale Record
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
CAUSE AND EFFECT.

"Do you sing to your baby when
he criesP"
"No, he cries when l sing to him."
Boston Transcript.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
IMITATION.

"What a wonderful sunset"
eyes. 1t actually seems to be try
ing to look like some of the pictures
in the art store"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
EQUIVOcAL.

"Mis Flirty seems to have had
some very lurid adventures"
"Come, now, she's not really as
red as she's painted"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Will-Smallwood
moved to Chillicothe first of the
week, where they will make their
future home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
QUALIFIED FOR JOB.

She accepting bunch of flowers
he has carefully arranged)-What a
lovely undertaken you would make.
Yale Record.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
STILL SOME HOPE.

She-The man | marry must be a
hero.
He-Don't be discouraged. 1t isn't
as bad as that.-Burr.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Longmire
W ent to Hannibal Tuesday. They
will also visit in St. Louis before
returning home.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

,diy who work Ia the mining dis
tricrg Of the New York Police who
euafd the state water woI ks; of the
Texas Rangers; the Mexican Ru-
raIe,, the Philippine Constabulary
ana the Royal Northwestern Mount
ed police Ii tells of their duties
and many Instances where they
risk their live, for duty
Published by Dodd Mead & Co,
New York. Price 81 IS.
The Possible You.
BY Clara Ewing Espey,
HIRE may De found information,
suggestions I'd helps for boys and
girls passing from childhood to
manhood and womanhOOd There
are discussions cf habits, feelings
aud thoughts on the things that
will best help To rightly develop the
INN allure life, Ii is packed with
good thoughts
Published b, The Abingdon Press,
New York P.ice Soc net.
Dave Of Destiny
By n. Garell Barnes.
Ihis j. Il collection Of war poems
AT home ana abroad by an English
author The majority of these have
been pubIlsheC in the leading Eng
hsh papers AMI magazines.
Pu blIshed by Lonemans Green &
Co. New York Price ST 90.
L p Dutton Calendars
Vance ThoH pson has gotten up
calendar that will appeal to those
who enjoy eating vet fear TO indulge
btcadSe Of their size. This Eat
and g." r.-a" calendar contains
many menus and receipts. 1t is one
ot the most famous diet books ever
written and contains MANY hereto.
fore unpublished mahdah menus
and receipts Price 500
B,lgIan Towers is another 1918
calendar that will be prIznd The
famous towers are sketched by Roy
tili,un a.d below each picture is a
quotation by a well known author
and a description nv William Gar
BAN Rae
Sdme " these famous towers are
m existence today tho many have
been destroyed by the Germans
boit calendars are published by
h ? Dulton X Co. New York
Every town has its ADVANTAGES
and should make the most OF
them Every town is PECULIARLY
httei fot some one enterprise more
than ant ther. and as soon as il is
ascertaIned what would be most
conc uci,e to the growth and pros.
perily of the place the citizens
should take hold of the matter and
push il for all there is in it. One
man cannot do it But one man Of
a newspaper with the help OF the
widr.awake men Of the place al
pulling together can make a wild,
difference IN place. Every mar
who sGceeds in town is a help t
II The more money he makes il
he spenc 1t. the better for the com
muIity The larg.r business h,
hull Is up, the more he advertise S
the more attention is called to tn,
town Z, man cannot build up al
honorable business in a town with
out helping The town, A town can
got build up without helping tn
, country The interest of one is tn
interest Of all. The rivalry tina
sometimes exists between towns il
the same couny is short sighte
4 policy.
/ A r r
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

Miss Senta Clark visited friends
in Hannibal Saturday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

Mrs. W. NJ. Patterson and daush-
tiers, Miss Dorothy and Mrs. ". S.
WoodsoD were Hannibal visitors
Friday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
The New Books

BY A Conan DOYLE.

The popular author .! ;aS .sa;iil,.;is
Sherlock Holmes stories has, H. his
latest book. given the public eight
new stories ABOUT his fsvoTile char
acter This hero is just as ap, IN
solving mysterles as he was III the
part.
Ia His Last Bow" which is the
last story in the book he has as.
sisted the Government in untaug
ling some Of the plots IN the pres
ent war
those who have enjoyed llir
Sherlock Holmes stories III the past
will not b. disappointed 10 this one
Published by George H. Duran &
Co. New York Price ST 35 net.
Miss Millions Maid.
By Berta Ruck
Beatrice LovelaCe is pretty but
penulless descendant Of an old
English family. She tires Of living
oil past granduer and on being rep
rimanded by her aunt with whom
she makes her home, she dons the
Cap aud apron aud accepts the office
of uald with Miss Millions. their
servant Who mas inherited fortune
that she does not know what TO do
with. The mad feels that II is her
duty TO keep Of fortune hunters
aud she is kept busy at her task.
IL IL jolly little story full Of
humorous situations.
Published bs Dodd Mead K Co.
New Iurk Price ST 40 net
The sin HAT as HIS.
By Frank l. Packard
The >lEy open n the la 18th
Three Ace Archie aS he was COM
monty Caiied was a gambler ana
does good turn for boy his =
perhaps rl> fits good deco for year
ana II doug II he is mlsunderStOod
and IL run OUT al the country He
returns e. Canada aud an aCCi
dent happens and to save his life
r, SCAT. 81 IvDts ~ a piirst AMI
assuur, MS duties In maSquer
adIIg ~ good man he grows like
the character he is imperSonarine
and the story tells the result on his
life Published by George II DDran
& Co.. Nrw York Price 81 IS net
The Island Of Appiedore
by Adalr Aldon
Th~ hero ri this story rs boy
Nf l6 "hO goes to spend the sum.
mer with al aunt on an island of
the coast If Mass aChusetts. The
time Is today He had expected tt
spenu summer in the mountains
and made up his mind to be miser
able but adventures are plentiful
ana through them he learns tru,
patriotism.
Published by Macmillan Co. New
York Price 81 Is net
The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow
by Anna Katherine Green.
A beautiful girl falls dead in
large museum. She is pierce,
thronlh tie heart by an asrow
By her side kneels woman VIII,
seems overcome with grief an
horror Detective Gryce comes an,
puIsues several clews before b
untauG IS the my stery
The author has wOven plot tina
holds the readers attention
Throughout the stcry
Published nv Dodd, Mead & Co
New York. Price Sl50 net
The Heart Of Isabel Carleton
BY Margaret Ashman.
This rs continuation of Isab'
Cartoons year. The story opens
Europe where she is spending
year with a cousin and brings ht
books to her home in a college tow
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07
HUBBY KICKS.
!, wifeY.' y

"See here, WHEY"
"Well ?"
"1f you must carry that ridiculous
poodle. get a shawl strap"
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

DR.. C. A. holland was a Hannibal
visitor Monday.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1917-12-07

Mrs, Ada Eakle Of Quincy attend
ed the funeral of James Lyon,
which was held Monday afternoon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-20
ENGINEER
is VISITING HERE
Man Who Ran Train That Carried
Custer to- Bismarck, Calling on
Old Friends in This CITY.

Clinton Rand of jamestown, N. b.,
retired engineer for the Northern, Pa
tiers Of the state, is spending several
ink.East Grand Forks as the guest
of his nephew, Percy Rand. While
here sMrsssRand is calling upon many
Of his old friends and this noon. was
g guest at dinner with Judge n. Nc
Loughlin and Louis Vincent, 4
Mr.. Rand was engineer on the train
which carried General Custer to Bis
marck in March, 1878, when his train
was stalled in! the snow banks west
of Crystal Springs, where the famous
warrior was ordered to return to
Washington to answer to the charge
of INSTRUMENTATION. He was also en-
gfneer on the train that too Custer
to Fort Lincoln prior to the fatal sex-
pedition against thei.Indtans.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-09-20

More publicity, greater interest, and keener competition will result II the
township plan If Offering prizes is adopted. #@@ # @ +
M8Under this plan q banker or business man In each township in the county
offers ia pay such prizes as n won BY children residing in his respective
township Should there be a township in which there is neither banker nr
business. man, some farmer or other, philosophical citizen should make the
pfer. 5# H. @@5tEHf# s&#@ @
&qS F#S Runs Little Risk. &# 8TS-v-re rs
THE persont offering the prizes would stand but a. small chance OF having
to pay any of them and practically no chance OF having to pay afo f them.
For example, IN a county containing sixteen townships, each banker OF
merchant who offers prizes will have but one chance In sixteen Of being called
upon to pay any one prize. His chances OF having to pay any two prizes would
be one in 256; Of having to pay any three. one in over 65O00; his chances Of
having to pay any four. 8 Infinitely snallas to amount TO almost nothing.
#@s Each Of these bankers or business men will do his utmost to encourage
children In his township to can fruits and vegetables and exhibit them in the
competition. He will become 81 enthusiastic to.have his township win honors
In the contest that he will be glad Of the opportunity of paying any or all the:
prizes. He win see that every child in his township is informed regarding the
exhibits. a&89SH@I# 8g4@ @#4.& 2 #8Asa###.
A& In this way the banker or business man will be helping the folks right at
home-his friends and neighbors, those with whom he transacts business every
day. He will be in direct touch with virtually every family In his township
and the resulting friendly relations will be Of inestmable value to him. n
competition 81 this kind viii arouse greater interest in home canning.
1t VIII result in the saving Of quantities Of garden products that otherwise
would be wasted. It will increase the esteem In which the banker Dr. business