davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-13
Carnival in Full Swing.

The Carnival under the auspices of
Hose Co. No. 2 is nightly amusing good
crowds, although threatening weather
and counter attractions have kept a
good many away.
The attractions are not numerous
but some of them are very good. The
motordrome attracts good crowds and
the children take delight in riding on
the best merry-go-round ever in. the
city,.
Today percentage of all receipts
will be turned over to the Red Cross
for their benefit.
Saturday will be the closing day and
will doubtless be the biggest carnival
day of the week.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-13
Married at Elma.

The German Lutheran Church in
Elma,was the scene of a pretty we'd
ding Wednesday, June 9th, when Miss
Clara Weers was united in marriage to
Carl F. Kemp of Alta Vista.
They were unattended. The ring
ceremony was performed by Rev.
Bonovsky.
The bride was beautifully gowned in
white georgette crepe over satin, with
pearl trimming. She wore q chiffon
veil with pink roses, and carried a
beautiful shower bouquet of sweet
peas and roses. The groom wore q
blue serge suit.
Miss Martha Theilman at the organ
played Lohengrin's wedding march.
After the ceremony at the church a
two-course dinner was served at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. Weers. About fifty guests
were present. The pink and white
color scheme was carried out in the
dining room. Pink and white carna-
tions formed the center piece, and the
table was tastefully decorated with
pink and white ribbon.
The brides cake was a beautiful
white cake on a stand, and was deco
rated with carnations and smilax.
The happy couple left on the after
noon train for short wedding trip to
the Twin Cities.
The bride, a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. D. Weers, is one of Elma's
charming young ladies who grew to
womanhood III this community. She
has been one of our most efficient
teachers in the Elma public school
for the past six years.
The groom is popular young busi-
ness man of Alta Vista, and is we'll
known by all. They will be at home in
Alta Vista after July goth.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-13

w. A. Scholer.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-13
Married..

On Wednesday, uly II, at the Bap-
tist parsonage in the presence of few
friends, Robert L. Jacobus and Miss
Ida Ida Mann were united in mar
riage. Mr.. Jacobus is of Riceville, Ia,
and Miss Mann was of Clarion, Ia.
They will begin their married life on
q farm near Riceville, attended by the
best wishes of host of friends. Rev.
J. A. Petit, performed the ceremony.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-13
Howard County Picnic at Minnehaha'

Howard County Picnic At minnehaha.
The annual picnic of the Howard
County, Iowa Association will be held
at Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis on the
afternoon of July 14th. 1t is hoped
every former Howard county resident
and their families will be in attend
ance. Please come and use your best
efforts to bring others. Basket lunch.
Mrs. F. A. Kingsley, Sec'y.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-13
Sl0,262.7 20 Worth Of Wool.

L. E. Strawn, who has just completed
his seasons work of shesring sheep,
says he has sheared 1910 head that, on
an average, produced a crop of 9 lbs.
each, making a total of l6, ,290 pounds
of wool. At the present price, 63c,
this crop would be worth $40, 262. 70.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-13
CLARK.

CLARK.
James Edward Clark, only son of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Clark of Cresco,
Iowa, was born at Valmont, Colo, on
Aug. 19, 1906, and died at the home of
his parents onJuly 4, 1917, aged 10 yrs,
10 months and Is days. Jimmie, as he
was familiarly called, was bright and
intelligent boy, and was of good health
until within few days of his death
and was playing out of doors on Sum-
day preceding his death, which occur
red on Wednesday morning. The best
of physicians and kind and loving hands
could not save him from the arms of
the Great Reaper and his spirit passed
to the home of the Father, leaving the
hearts of his loved ones heavy with sor-
row.
Besides his parents he leaves to
mourn his loss. three sisters and many
relatives and friends. all of whom have
the sympathy of neighbors and friends
in this their hour of sorrow.
Brief funeral services were held at
the home Wednesday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. J. A. Petit, and the
remains were laid to rest in Oak Lawn
cemetery.
CARD OF THANKS
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. E. Clark and family
desire to express their thanks to both
neighbors and friends who have aided
them in time of trouble.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-13
Baptist Church.

On Sunday morning. we will worship
with the M. E. people in their church,
Pastor Petit preaching. Morning
theme, Receiving With Gratitude. /"
Evening service at home, theme "A
Man job"
All are invited to our services.
J. A. PETIT, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-13
Evangelical Church

Regular services in the Flore melville
Ev. Church Sunday morning. Evening
service in the Ridgeway Ev. Church.
Plan to come.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-13

S45 60 will buy Stool cut mower at
Evans.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-13
Congregational Church.

Next Sunday, the regular morning
service of worship at 1890.
Sunday School at quarter before
twelve.
No evening service during the sum-
mer.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
FRENCHTOWN PEOPLE
FIGHT SERIOUS FIRE
Residents, Reused by Guns.
Try to Save Town.

Fire which started mysteriousiy IN
2 vacant blacksmith shop owned by
Mr., Touchctte OF Huron in the midst OF
Town threatened Il repetition OF the
disastr rot,s 1916 Frenchrown fire at
O'Clock this tMondny) morning. Lack
Of water supply caused a panic in the
pioneer settlement. Revoivers vera
fired to rouse the sleeping town and
all the men We're organized into "A
fire fighting brigade.
There was no wind. and as The
Aissonlian goes to press the people OF
tho town felt sure that the fire would
lot spread, though the danger had
not entirely been removed.
A call was sent in to Sheriff Green
for help at > o'clock, but the call was
evidently made by some hysterlcai
person. At } o'clock Frenchtown and
the Northern Pacific both reported the
fire checked. The rumor that the
toWn WAS doomed was denied. Deputy
sheriff Clemens went To Frenchtown.
.oweyer. 10 give whatever relief he
could. #&
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Three Thousand Arrivals.

Tacoma. oct Seven special
trains brought $3.50 men Of the new
National army to Camp Lewis today
between noon and O'Clock 1t was
record for reception of men at the
camp, the congestion being due to de-
layed trains. but so perfect is the or
ganization now that there was no con-
fusion. The total OF drafted men at
the camp is now approximately ,33, 400.
Ten Piute Indians and several MeXi-
cans were In the contingent from lnyo
county. Cal.
A steady stream of men flowed in
hofh directions between the camp and
Tacoma today and despite the thou
sands Of soldiers who spent the night
and day in the city there was no dis
order. The provost guard patrolling
the downtown district arrested several
men found on the street without leave
of absence.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Soldiers Receive
Baseball Returns
From A. P.'s Wire
World Series Bulletins Go
Over $4,000 Miles Of
UnbrOken Line.

Chicago, Oct. During the Satur-
day and Sunday games OF the world $
series the traffic department of the
Associated Press duplicated Its feat of
last year in setting up the longest
continuous telegraphic circuit ever
operated for any other experimental
purposes. Approximately GOO daily
newspapers which take the leased wire
service were connected directly with
the White SoN park. and Hap
Felsch's homerun on Saturday was
being cheered and Faber's attempted
steal OF an occupied base today was be-
Ing jeered by millions of fans through
out the country before the formers
hit had landed in the blea achers. or the
crestfallen pitcher had realized his
mistake. Altogether about $4,000 miles
constituted the circuit. which extended
from Bangor. Maine. to San Diego Cal.
and from Galveston, Texas. to Duluth
MINI.
In addition to the newspapers served
the lengthy wire was extended to sew
eral army cantonments, where II was
manned by former operators Of the
Associated Press who are in tho natl.
onal service. Thus the men OF tho
national guard units and the new ma
tional army received their baseball
returns straight from the front"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
HUNS POLICY NOW
ONLY TO HOLD ON
Hindenburg Forgets to Boast
in Latest Message.

Amsterdam, Oct. Field Marshal
Won Hindenbnrg in replying to a con-
gratulatory telegram from the Catholic
Peoples union Of Essen. advised pol
Icy OF holding on and waiting as the
one for Germany to pursue. according
to a Berlin dispatch.
I'VE. too. desire what the pope de-
sires, namely. the termination OF the
war which was forced upon u.s." the
field marshars telegram read.
Our enemies. however. are not will !.
ing" he continued. President Will
sons reply was not only an Insult to
the German people. but nlso an insult
to the pope's. but also an insult to the
pope's good will. Our enemies. how
ever. will gradually come to their
senses. Therefore, we must wait. Let
us continue to be victorious and hold
onr peace"
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08

Philadelphia. Pa, oct THE Ware
brothers are the most important cOgs
in the Republican machine now con-
trolling Philadelphia, At one time,
when they started out. they trained
with the Penrose faction, Now they
are in control OF the nti-Ponrosc
gang. and have Il firm grip on the
municipal legislative body.
State Senator Edwin II, Ware.
named the other day ~ the mar
higher up" in the importing of gun
men, is the real leader. His brother.
Congressman William S. Ware, Is Boss
Eds first lieutenant, City contracts
have made millonaires of both broth =
ers.
Mayor Thomas y. smith. arrested
on charge of "conspiring To control
political movements, and in execution
Of said conspiracy to commit assault
and battery and murder is n Ware
man
The hearings which viii be continued
tomorrow are results OF the battle for
political control of the Bloody f'ifth"
ward in which the Penrose- McNichol
faction defeated the Wares, elccting
James a. Carey to the select council
over the Ware candidate, Isaa G
Dentsch. Scores of men and women
We're beaten MP. one man killed and
several sent to the hospitals.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Road Builders Wanted
for Volunteer Brigade

Washington. Oct. THE engineer
corps is looking for l0,5OO men with
road construction experience to serve
in an engineering brigade which is
soon to go to France to do road build
ing work with General Pershing's ex-
peditionary forces. The regiment will
be made up entirely of volunteers. No
men actually called for military serv-
ice are eligible. Rapid advancement
is promised men with special qualifi-
ably with military experience, are
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
ASK u. S. TO TAKE
OVER PAPER MILLS
Senate Committee Denounces
Greed Of Producers.

Washington, Oct. "A resolution
OF the print paper and pulp industries
during the war and arraigning what
1t calls the defiance of print paper
producers. was filed today by the sen
ate printing committee. 1t will await
action at the December session.
The report. says the federal trade
commissions findings show beyond
question. the print paper industry In
its greed for excessive profits. had i'm
posed an unjust burden on the Amer.
lean press. which faces serious dsas-
ter IL relief cannot speedily be had
from oppressive prices.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
AMERICANS HAILED
BY STRICKEN JASSY
Rumanian City Packed With
Hungry Thousands.

Jassy, Rumania. Sept l7.--Via Pet
rograd. Oct. Arrival In Jassy Of the
American Red Cross mission was most
opportune. The normal population Of
the present Rumanian capital Is $4,000.
but IL has been increas sed to 275.00O and
the coming of the American mission
to deaf with the problem of feeding and
clothing $4,000 orphans and to assume
charge of the direction of the work Of
stamping out typhus. which Is making
gains In the various villages. was
greeted with much enthusiasm.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Wear
C0Wb0y Clothes
Through Seattle
Drafted Men Starlle Coast
With Prairie Who0ps
Of Joy.

Seattle. Oct. 7.~-On their way to the
Camp Lewis, Tacoma. cantonment, 4G0
drafted men from Montana spent a
short time in Seattle today. During
their visit the downtown district took
on the appearance OF wild west
show. Many of the Montanans were
In the picturesque garb of the COW :
boy. with somhrero and chaps. They
made their presence distinctly known
with a series of whoops aud cheers Ak
they marched uptown to dine as the
guests of the Great Northern railway.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Germans Rich in Spuds,
but Desperate for Fats

Washington. oct Information
reaching the government from abroad
indicate that while Germany is pre-
pairing to increase the bread and po-
tato ration because of good crops, the
nation is in desperate need of fats.
The American embargo if main
tanned, officials say. will still further
reduce Germany's fat supply, since
Holland cannot continue to send
across the border large amounts of
Gairy products unless she receives
American foOdStuffs
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Batted for Perri,t in eighth,
Sum mmary.

Stolen baSes--E. Collins. >: Jackson.
Double piaXs-HerZog ,una sSistedA;
FAber to Weaver to Gandil. F'eisch to
r. Collins to Weaver. Weaver to Can
dill. Left on bases chicago. :; New
York. 3. First base on errors-Chi-
cago. !. Bases on halIs-Off Schupr.
L: Perritt. l: Faher. !: Tesreau. I.
Hits and earned runs--Dff Schnrp. 4.
and in i-3; Oft Fabcr s and in
nine innings; off Anderson, s and in
two: off Perritt. 6 and in 3 "a; off
Tesreau. none and none In |. Struck
out-By Schupp. 3; by Anderson. :: by
Faber, l: by Tesreau |. Passed ball
---McCarty. Tmpires-Evans, behind
plate: Rigler. at first: KLEIN. NJ sec
ond; O'Loughlin. at third Time. .: l3
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
80 Mexican Rebels Take
Town From Guard of Is

Brownsville. Texas Oct. Thirty
rebels of Porforio Gonzales forces
attacked the garrison of Is men at the
village of TrevinO near the Tamaul-
ipas- Nuevo Leon state line late Sat
rrday night and killed six of the SOL
diers. drove the others off and Occu-
pied the town. according to a report
given out at military headquarters Mt
Matamoras today
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
STRIKE Is SETTLED.

Chicago. Oct. THE strike OF en-
rloyees Of the Elein. Joliet and Eastern
railroad. whicn began two weeks ago
was settled tonight. On plea OF
patriotism and promise Of immediate
confederation of their claims, the men
went back to work.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Private Given Three Years
and Discharge for
Shooting.
AFFRAY
AROUSED MISSOULA
o. immortality
~ Guard Camp Shocked
Whole State.

Helera, Oct Private Arthur
Cline. Company T.. Second Montana
infantry who shot and killed Corporal
Clarence Shaw of the same company
on june 26 AT a patrol camp near Mis-
sOula was sent to Mcneil island.
Wash. today for Il term of three years.
after his dishonorable discharge hy a
courtmartial here. The tragedy was
the result of a quarrel but the defense
claimed Cline shot ny accident during
the Sc,fffle.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
KILLED BY srEpeRoThER.

Olympia. Wash. Oct. 7.--While play
inc rear their home on Chambers
Prairie today. Lowell Click. aged 10.
was accidentally shot and killed by his
lo-year-old stepbrother. Joe Whipple.
The bullet passed through the body.
death coming 40 minutes later. The
boys had small rifle whiio playing
tag and IL was discharged accidentally,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Australia May Relieve
Our Prices With Hares

New York, Oct. 7.-lmportatiOn Of
Australian rabbits for use as food in
the United States, is suggested by II.
c. Hoyle. special commissioner for
New South Wales. as a means of low
ering high meat costs in this country.
Mr.. Hoyle declared the Australian rab-
bit is yielding his country $4,000, 900
yearly as a food animal. whereas II
used to be regarded as pest
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
SOLDIERS RoUT pAclFiSTs.

London. Oct IA large crowd Of
soldiers and women broke up a meet
Ing which pacifists attempted to hold
In the brotherhood church at Kings
land today, by lighting a bonfire on
the floor In front OF the pulpit, The
flames were extinguished by the police.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
RUSSIAN SCOUTS CAPTURE GERMAN GENERAL Won MEYER
Mentana - Fair Monday and
Tuesday; warmer Monday; cool.
or north and west Tuesday.
LOCAL OBSERVATIONS.

Though the night was frosty, yester-
day was as snmmer-like as any of III,
dozen games that have preceded II in
mate jealous. The whole day was
bright with sunshine and the frost
failed to turn leaves or wilt the brave
autumn flowers that still make Mis-
sonla 4 true Garden city
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Mothers Night Named
for Training Station

Newport, II. L., Oct. For the first
time in the history of the American
navy a night has been set apart as
mothers night" Commander Rufus
c. Johnson in charge of the naval
training station here. announced today
October u the station will he turned
over to mothers and sisters
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Psychological Devices
tn Pick Yankee Leaders

Washington. Oct. Psychology,
scientifically applied. will be intro
duced in the national army as a sitter
of intelligence. Leading psychologists
devised a series Of tests for ascertain
ing the mental abilities of American
soldiers. Men will be examined with
a view to determining their qualifica-
tions either for promotion or for as
sisnment TO special lines of work
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
H,ip Prepares New Attack.

Through squalls of rain and under
low hanging clouds Field Marshal
Haig is blazing the way with his ar
,ilery Tor another raid into the Ger
man line in Flanders
since The great advance Of the mid
week the British infantry has kept to
thr trenches and she'll craters. except
where forays were called for TO re-
align the new front or counter attacks
were necessary to hold back weak
German attempts to recapture lost
terrain But the big guns never
ceased their activity, and day in and
day out great masses OF steel have
been blasting the German points
which were mapped out for capture
when the new drive Is launched. The
Germans are answering the British
fire on various sectors.
When the new offensive will ba
sprung cannot be predicted. Several
days may elapse before Haig has SUI
fieiont!y pounded tho Germans to war
rant sending his men across No Mans
land to the objectives assigned them
or the process OF demolition already
may have advanced to the point where
In. first grey etrooks Of dawn on
Monday may see its commencement.
Italians Capture Many.
llaily the Italians and Austrians are
engaged IN battles for supremacy on
the slopes OF Monte san Gabrielle In
the eforYia sector. In the latest fight
tht Italians captured enemy positions
en the northern slopes and also tool,
prisoners, ON scvera! other sectors OF
this theater the Austrians have de-
livered attacks but everywhere we're
renlIlHnI
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
kornil0ff May Escape
Trial by Army Court

petrograd. Oct. 7.--f;eneral Korni-
loft probably will escape trial by
collrtmartial because of technicalities
and be judged instead by u civil court
on charge OF insubordination. says
the Sovia Zhizen
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
TO IMPROVE CAMPS.

Kalispell. Oct. IA meeting Of th,>
Montana Lumber manufacturers as
ISOLATION will be held here tomorrow
night TO consider changes In living
conditions in lumber camps througAoAak
the state.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
eelgians Bomb Hun Camp.

Washington Oct. bombing OF
German cantonments by Belgian avi-
ators IN reprisal for German bomb
dropping behind the fighting lines is
announced in an official communique
reviewing operations during the past
week issued tonight by the Belgian
legation,
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Episcopalians Provide
$8,712,0OO Pension Fund

New York, Oct. 7.-Over- -subscrip-
ton of nearly 15 per cent to the $4,000,
600 pension fund for the support of re-
tired Episcopal clergymen, was an
nounced here tonight. OF the $S.7l2.-
600 subscribed. sa.lG455a has already
been paid
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Belgian Aviat0rs Pay Back
Huns for Attacks on
CantOnmentS.
HAIG MAKING READY
FOR FRESH ASSAULT
In Squalls Of Rain. Cannon
Hammer Trenches Of
Enemy.

rctrograd. oct ,-Rnssian scouts
from the Caucasus army in a daring
raid captured General Count Won
Meyer. head Of the German air service
in the BACK sea district, SAYS an Of
fetal announcement TODAY.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Followed Drunken Orgy.

The killing of Corporal Shaw took
place June o6, in n boxcar camp at
bridge ll6, on the Northern Pacific
railroad. about three, miles east of
MissouIa. as the morning after result
OF drunken orgy. A 10 year old
girl. Mrs. Mary Carson. was present
at the shooting. and had been at the
camp All night. 1t was either over
this woman. or Just In a spirit of play
that the shot was fired by Private
Cline that penetrated Shaw's heart.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08

After a sensational inquest which
brought to light the then immoral
conditions prevailing IN the boxcar
camps. the jury turned in n non. com
initial verdict. and the case was given
10 tho military authorities, who have
Just completed the trial by court
martial at Helena.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
Resigns as Bank Head
to Be Captain in Army

Chicago. Oct. 7-Earlc II. Reynolds
today gave up his job as rreaident Of
the Peoples Trust and Savings bank.
to accept Q commission as captain In
the corps Of engineers Of the army.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08
First Snow Reported
on Vosges Army Line

Paris Oct IA cold wave is NOV
ing over eastern France. Snow has
made its first appearance Of the seas
on on the frontier heights of the Vos-
ges.
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08

(Constnusu On Pass Th1ss1
The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1917-10-08

CONTINUED on Page EishtA