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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21
A. the Hospitals.

Miss Nina McKibben. eight miles
north Of the city, underwent an oper-
alton for appendicitis at the Deaconess
this morning. Her condition Is salts
factory.
Catherine, the 5-year-old daughter
Of DR. Charles Patton. of Laurel, Is re-
ctiving ear treatment at the Dea :
corcGs.
Christina, daughter Of Henry Bach,
1102 South Center street, underwent
an operation for mastoiditis at the
Deaconess Friday.
Orrln Williams, living upstairs at -
North Center street. is III OF pneu
MONA at the Deaconess. His condition
is not dangerous.
No change was apparent today In
the condition Of w. B. Golding, who
hes been seriously III for some time
with dropsy at the Deaconess.
Harry Paul, son of Walter Paul. OF
Haverhill who is at the Deacuness
following an operation for appendicitis
is improving steadily.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

10 years old and many years ago lived
on a farm west ofSGilman. The fu-
neral was held Thursday afternoon.
Burial was In the Rock Island ceme-
terry.
II Sutherland who has been in poor
health a long time, but able to wall;
around out of doors, had the misfort
une to fall Tuesday and hurt himseli
quite badly. He has been confined to
his bed since.
DR. and Mrs: w. II. Austin were al
Albert Lea, Mimi. on business the FIRST
of the week, returning home Wednes
day. ....-..
Mrs. Ruth Pickett, who has been
visiting her daughter, Miss Hazel foi
two weeks. returned to her home al
Dexter Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21
Rhodes News.

Miss Agnes Dew. who teaches school
at Tracr visited over Sunday with
her sister. Mrs. Schwartz, and hus-
band.
Mr., and Mrs Charles Allen. Mrs.
James Strckler and son, Emery. and
Miss Ethel McCloskey spent Saturday
in Dcs Moines.
Mrs. f. T.. Bentley was called to
Hopkinton Monday because OF the Sc
rious sickness of her sister.
The domestic science class and
teacher entertained the mothers OF
the pupils and Mr.. and Mrs. Schwartz
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

at luncheon Saturday svsntns - a.
school house. 4
Mr.. and Mrs. CLIFFORD HArpsr -
moved to the Diok Harper homs, eeue
CT Collins.
Mrs. c. r. Hildreth returned 49,
nesday morning from Perry
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21
CamoilIe items,

The Ladies Aid Society was enter
tanned by Thomas Benson and Mrs.
), q. Bissett Thursday afternoon at
theirS home.
pr Mrs viii Mayo and daughter Eve
line. Mrs. Henry Gango and little
daughter and sister, Mrs. Ellen Wood =
ard, Mrs. j. l.. Roundy, Miss Anna
Erickson and Mrs. Charles Mold ano
daughter Ellen. We're Marshalltown
visitors Saturday
Rev. and Mrs. Fl. F.. Horton Mr.
and Mrs VIII Mayo were in Marshall
town Sunday afternoon to attend the
vesper services at the Congregational
church.
Mrs. Ellen Woodard was in State
Center Tuesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21
Sweet Corn Acreage.

Wet weather is delayinug farm work
Sweet corn can be planted thirty days
later than field corn and make crop
Hay is short and prospects for a crop
this season poor. Sweet corn fodder is
almost equal to clover hay for rough
ness. You should protect yourself
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21
Gilman News Notes.

Thomas and y. X. McGrew left
Wednesday evening for Rock Island.
H.. having been called by the death of
their brother in law. J. l.. Harris.
which occurred Tuesday night of can
Ger of the stomach. Mr.. Harris was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21
Notice to Bidders on
GradtH0.

Notice to Bidders on peMsnoe!
Grading.
Sealed bids will be received h0tHl3
board OF supervisors OF MArahAll coqu3
~ for permanent road gradinE eetl
mated as follows:
Y&fd
Jefferson township. South Cen
Ter street road ...... ....... SeNss
Taylor township, North Thrd
avenue road ................
Marion township, East Mean
street road $50 ~
Linn and Marietta, Mashall-
town and Marietta road. 1890. SHNt
Marietta township. Marietta and
Albion road -. ....t.........a we
Iowa township Marietta and Al
bion road ..-.......... :. $3.50. 80
All bids must be filed In the count
auditors office on or before oeaoc'
D. IN. of April 30. 1917.
The board of supervisors resvs
| the right 70 waive defects and to Zee
any or all bids.
Given this Goth day OF April, hi.
w. Z. MLELANsDss
County Auditor
1 IL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21
In the District Court,

The Ward Hat Company, Of Chica go.
has filed suit against Hazel Heffelman
and Frances Peer, of the partnership
of Heffelman & Peer, milliners of this
city, for S171.25. alleged to be due for
millinery sold the defendants.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

| Rev. DR.. r. Harmon Potter, of Hart
ford, Conn. and Mrs. Potter are eX-
pected to Eeach this city early next
week for brief visit at the home of
Mrs. Potters mother and sister, Mrs.
Ida Gilchrist and Mrs. A. III. e.
Matthews DR.. and Mrs. Potter are on
their way to Los Angeles, where the
First Congregational church has ex-
tended call to Rev. Mr.. Potter. The
trip west is for the purpose Of looking
over the field
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Violin lessons Wednesdays and Sat
urdays, over IS South First avenue
Cassie Mulllneaux Richards.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21
Notice to Taxpayer. Of Mar.haIItown

The board Of review will be in ses-
sion from 9 o'clock a. m. until noon
each day, from April 9. 1917. until the
assessors books are thoroughly cam
vassed.
Those having objections. please call
so they may be adjusted. S. II. Reilly,
mayOr
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

East half Of store room at 1913 East
Main street for rent May /. The
James Skegg Wallpaper Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Miss Neva Wilcox went this morning
to Union to visit her aunt, Mrs. f. w.
Miller.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Drs r. E. Keyser and w. F. Hamil-
ton attended, the Drake relay meet in
Des Moines today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

See our window display of ladies'
satin and straw hats, your choice to-
night 39 cents. One cent to 99-Cent
Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

4 Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor d. Ferguson, of
University Park. returned home this
morning after a visit with the latters
sister, Mrs. w. Fl. Levi.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Mrs. NJ. l.. Clark went this morning to
Beyers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

No waiting on railroads, or sample
book wall paper houses when you buy
Of Everst's, az he has the largest stock
in the city to select from, and has the
workmen to do the work. Twenty more
rooms can be taken care of the first of
the week. Everist's, opposite the N. E.
church.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Lost-Pair OF spectaclcs with curved
bows. Phone 1874. Fidelity Savings
Observation-Disclosures
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Mrs. M. c. McBroom went Thurs
day to Newburg for few days visit.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

[ Have n good dinner before the ball
game tomorrow at Fair Ground restau-
rant.-Advertisement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

A fine exhibit OF photographs Of the
M. H. s. senior class is on display at the
Apgar corner. This popular studio has
taken the graduating classes photo
graphs the past seven years. This year
the work is even better than usual.
Each of the members Is taken sepa-
rately and forms very interesting ex-
hibit. These were all made by the we'll
known photographer. Apgar.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Ladies' hats. odd lots, regular 49,
cent values. special tonight 80 cents.
One Cent to 99-Cent Variety Store
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Judge and Mrs. Job Barnard, OF
Washington. d. c.. left this morning for
their home after a visit with their cou-
sins, Mr.. and Mrs. w. 2. Maulsby.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Mrs. Vern Fetters, Of Sioux Falls, S.
D., who has been visiting her husbands
parents, air. and Mrs. c. ". Fetters,
left this morning for her home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Fifteen varieties pure, fresh candies
3 cents pound. One Cent to 99-Cenf
Variety store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Members Of the Bethany United
Brethren church, friends and mechan-
ics employed in the construction Of the
new residence for the pastor, held
elat11ing bee Friday evening ana
lathed three -fourths of the house which
is being built directly east of the
church. Refreshments were served by
n committee. The lathing will be fin
tsbed Monday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

against bad weather and shortage OF
hay by contracting for sweet corn now
or you may be too late Phone No. Or
| No. 145. Western Grocer Mills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Colt. Of Barnes
City. were in the city today on their
way to st. Anthony to visit the latters
sister, Mrs. Eldon Hines.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Paint your own car and save money.
EfTecto auto enamel can be applied
satisfa ctorily by any one Simmons
book store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Mrs. W. d. West of Bondurant, who
has been visiting her cousin. Mrs. T. G.
Gibson, Of lie Grand, a patient at ST.
Thomas hospital, went this morning to
LeGrand
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Mrs. Edward Burkhart of Liscomb,
returned home this morning after be-
ing patient at the Deaconess for the
past few days.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

A. H. Downing, of FIT. Atkinson, Wis,
who has been visiting his son, f. f..
Downing. for Ave. weeks, went Friday
to GrinneIl on his way home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Our system Of showing wall paper
makes easy buying for you Our prices
save you money. Our mechanics give
you satisfactory job and can do your
work on short notice. Simmons book
store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Engineer Charles MCGOWAN, of the
NJ. & st. L., arrived home Friday from
a months trip thru the south. He Wis
tied for some time at Louisville, Ky.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

House dresses, best quality. cham
bray rick rack trimmed, AZ cents to-
night. One Cent to 99-Cent Variety
Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Mr.. Contractor. we make wholesale
prices on large orders Of paint and
vanish for cash Simmons book
store
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Mrs Joseph Johnson, of Gearing, was
in the city today on her way to Chicago
to visit her son, w. =. Johnson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Ladies' satin and straw hats. 80
cent values, on sale tonight 80 cents
One Cent to 90 Cent Variety store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Drs. r. r. French and r. r. Hansen
were in Humboldt Friday where the
latter operated on F. F. French, DR..
French's father, for bladder trouble,
due to an enlarged prostate. The elder
Mr.. French underwent an operation for
drainage of the bladder, his condition
following the ordeal being only fair
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Manufactured first class painters at
once. Union shop. Radcliffe. Bowen.
Decorating Co.. 35 West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

We are selling more paint than AL
other dealers in the city. Fullerton
high gloss and Silitore velvet finish
bring repeat orders for us. We sell
cheaper than the rest. Simmons book
store,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Mrs. Fl. w. Dague and son, of Salem,
Mo-, who have been visiting the for
mers brother-in-law. c. O. Dague, at
Gilman. were in the city Friday on
their way to Clinton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

80. Il. Tuttle, jeweler and optician.
Wanted-11ady dishwasher. Quality
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Let me do your painting, inside or
out and it will be right. W. A. George,
Jr., l22 West Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21
ARRANGE GOLF MATCHES.

Local Club Schedules Several Tourna-
ments For Summer.
Several tournaments have already
been arranged for with nearby towns
by the Country club, and interest is
expected to be kept up during the en-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

The regular meeting Of the Snow
flake Club was held Friday afternoon
MT the home of Mrs. Peter Lathrop, 3O6
South Second street, the members en-
toying the time with their fancy work
and with Z guessing contest. In the
latter the prizes were Won by Mrs. III.
A, bennett and Mrs. w. E. Lathrop'
Mrs, Lathrop was assisted In serving
refreshments by Mrs. w. E. Lathrop'
who will entertain the club at its next
n. Getting in two weeks.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21
81. Bullard. osteopath. Is west Main.

Mrs. John O'Hearn was visitor In
Dskaloosa Friday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

Plenty Of wall paper for everybody
and expert workmen furnished on short
notice. Simmons book store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

We shrink your cotton goods as
we'll as woolen--See our shrinking
machine in action in our Dress
Goods Department. 1t Is one OF
the latest improved machines on
the market. The charges for
shrinking are very reasonable
Sc and Sc per yard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21
The SIS Suit Sale

Most of these suits have been taken from high
er price lines, including the finest of serges.
poiret twils, wool jerseys and silk jerseys, all
special at $500.
Also special values in suits at S15.75. S1S.75,
$3.50. $1,000, $3.50, $500 and up to $49.75.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-21

A. D. Taylor. of Graettinger, Emmet
county, formerly a farmer living near
this city and in the Green Mountain
neiRfborhood, will leave Sunday night
for Mandan. N. D., after visit OF a
few days In this city. Mr.. Taylor
moved to Emmett county eight years
ago. and has a 320-acr farm there he
has bought $50 acres in North Dakota
and Is now going there with view
OF for time living on the place ana
looking after It's. development.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-04-19
ClJMMINS HAS AMENDMENTS
Would Stop Manufacturing Alcohol or
Intoxicating Liquors for
Beverages.

Washington, D. G., April 18.-Sena-
tor CumminE offered two amendments
to the socalFcd espionage bill in the
judicial committee. In reality, the es-
pfonagc bill is an omnibus war meas
urc ard includes numerous subjects.
One amendment By Senator Cum
minis would make it a crime through
The war period after Sept. to use
Sny grain for manufacturing alcohol
o. intoxicating liquor for beverage
purposes. The other would make it a
crime to exact unreasonable profits for
food and clothing
Both amendments failed in the com
rlfttec but Senator Cunmins will offer
them on the floor.
These measures If enacted will 20
Ear TO solve the food shortage prob
lem" said Senator Cumming,
Senator CummIus. in connection
with the bond and regenuc bill IN the
senate. urged that such sums as go to
.tEe allied countries be given outright
and not loaned. lie ho!da that outright
gifts wogdd prevent dangerous aIlianc.
leg in the fHturc.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-04-19
ECO Prices Advance.

Chicago, April 1S.--Further gains
of INC dozen were made in price OF
fresh eggs at Chicago Tuesday and
the jobbing price to retailers was ad-
vanced to 371a @SS1ac a dozen, while
fresh firsts on the board sold at SAN
@S5Ac a dozen, against 33@S4c on
Monday. Talk that certain num-
Der of dealers were working to cor
ner the market was not given much
consideration and the advance in
price was taken as an indication that
the market was beyond manipulating.
Receipts were 1876 cases, the
largest of the season to date.
Butter market was shade easier
on receipts of SAP tubs.
Potatoes market was firmer. La
Dor troubles were settled early in the
demand and west side jobbers came
back in the market with good orders.
Receipts We're "a cars.
Poultry market was weak to a
shade lower.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-04-19
CANvILLE GUSTS THE SALOONS
Goes Dry. Second Large City
to Vote Out Booze

Chicago, April 1S.-Seycral Illinois
towns and cities, including Danville
and EfIingham, yesterday voted to
close saloons under the local option
law Only three dry towns voted,
Gardner in Grundy county, West Chi
cago in Du Page county, and New
Douglas in Madison county and all
three decided to take back saloons
after dry period of two years.
Danville is the second large city in
Illinois to vote out saloons this month,
following the example of Springfield,
which recently went dry. Other iii
nois towns TO Dust saloons were
AndalUsia, Rock Island county; Nor.
ri8, Grundy county; Henry and La
con, Marshall county; Johnston City
Williamson county; Auburn, Sanga.
mon county; Lebanon, St. Clair cOun-
~; Wamac, Clinton county; EImwOod
Pork, Cook county; White Ash, VIII
hanson county; Harris, Plat county
One of the warmest contests was a.
Pana, ILL.,. where the citizens voted 10
retain saloons by a majority Of 25O.
Other towns remaining wet are: Am.
boy, Elmhurst, Galena, NauyOO
Tamms, Havana and Carlyle.
Danville's majority to Gust saloons
was 232. On May /, IS saloons wifi
close in that city.
Other towns turning from the wet
to the dry column were Fairfield,
Wayne county, and LitChfcld, Mont
gomery county, Carlinvillc, hacoaWn
county remained wet ..
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-04-19
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BEACON NEWS ITEMS


Mr. and Mrs. L. J.. Trotter visited
at the LIewelIyn home Sunday
Mrs John Ruggenberg visited SUI.
day with her mother. Mrs. Mary
Evans.
Mr. and Mrs John Sharp Jr, are
the proud parents Of fine boy born
Sunday morning. Mother and babe
doing nicely.
Mrs. Mary Porter returned home
from Detroit, Michigan. where shc
spent the winter with her daughter,
Pearl
Frank Perry. OF Cedar Rapids. is
home visiting his parents and other
relatives Frank has successfully
passed the examination necessary to
Join the militia At Cedar Rapids and
has come home 10 enlist in COMPANY
", RI he cannot enlist here ne viii
return to Cedar Rapids and enter tha
service there.
Miss Jennie Newton Of Dies Moines,
visited at the home of her brother
VIII. last week,
Harry Beaver, who has been living
In Illinois with his grandmother, has
come to Beacon 10 make his, home
with hts uncle George Beaver.
John F.. Jones and sister Nellie re
turned home Monday from Webb City
where they had been attending their
sisters funeral.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-04-19
D0|NCs At WRIGHT
NO SICKNESS REPORTED - Ev-
ERYBoDY HAPPY AND BUSY.

Wright, April 17.-Mrs. Mary Riggs
visited her son, Ed Bridges, one day
last week.
Mrs. HattiJ Sarvis of 0skaioosa,
visited Tuesday at the l.. L. Lyon
home.
Mrs. Emma Stephens went to tho
old home place Friday to get her
share of her mothers household
goods.
Mrs. Tom Emmert of Oskaloosa
visited Wednesday with Mrs. Riggs.
Leland Lyon visited over Sunday in
0skaloosa.
Miss Gail Wright visited over Sun
day in Oskaloosa.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Sullivan. Mr..
Stewart and daughter and Jimmie
Sullivan of Fraker, also Mr.. and Mrs.
Mason visited at the Jerry Sullivan
home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Johnston and
children of New Sharon visited at
the S. A. Howell home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Gilchrist of
Oskaloosa visited Sunday at the par
entail Hoskins home.
Carl Unsicker went to Chicago on
Sunday morning with car load of
hogs.
Sunday visitors at r.. A. Carpen--
ters were Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dagle
of Des Moines and Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Rallinger and daughter Bernice of
Lacey and John Thomas of Cedar.
Mrs. Maggie Hammond is having a
new fence built in front of her home.
l.. T.. Lyon is doing the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Gullick and Mr..
and Mrs. Seth Randall attended Re
bekah lodge in Ottumwa one evening
last week. ~
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-04-19
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LITTLE STORIES OF IOWA
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JOkosmiths refer to "Iowa's Navy
which Is strong as that OF Switzer.
land Before the railways we're ever
dreamed of pioneers dreamed Of usin-
the rivers in the state as highways
Of important commerce. or course,
they were used in some measure and
arc still being used in numerous 10.
calities for purely local transports
ton purposes.
When the Mississippi river steamer
Ripple Churned up the river as far
as Iowa City in 1871 the captain and
crew we're given popular ovation.
Iowa CHy's relation to the world IL
vas thought at that time. would be
entirely changed by the prospective
river traffic. II was then the farthest
point directly connected with the
Mississippi However this hope was
never realized TO any great extent
and steam boats came only at long
intervals. In the forties and early
ffties merchants we're in the habit
Of building fiat and keel boats in the
early winter and sending them oft ON
the food tide in the spring to ST.
Louis with pork and wheat
Navigation on Iowa's largest river,
the Des M0ines, received attention
not only attention from the TerritOr
ial Assembly but also from congress
BY construction OF locks and dams,
II vas thought, the river might be
converted into an important highway
Of commerce, The first steamer ap
Ucared in the les Noines river IN
1897 and many others soon followed
Congress in 1876 passed law civ
ing all the alternate sections Of land
in a strip miles on each side OF the
river from its mouth to its source 20
provide for system OF slack water
navigation on ii. Although this land
became valuable enough to have paid
the national debt the results Of the
improvement were not far-reachins
ard BY 1862 railroads made steam
boats on the river Improbable.