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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-03-23
sow THISTLE.

The perennial SOW thistle is found in
the eastern part Of North Dakota and
more especially in the Northeastern sec.
tion. -.
Mr.. w. r. Porter makes the following
report on eradicating the SOW thistle.
Field 2 Of the Bathgate Demonstration
Farm became solid mass of SOW thistles
when it was in clover in 1918 and 1914.
This hsld was plowed October 1914.
In 1915 it was narrowed April l1th,
twice on April 22nd, once April Both,
May 18th, 28th 10Th, July 2lst and Aug.
ust 9th. Cultivated, with a Canadian
cultivstor May 10th and June 25th and
plowed July]0th, August 7th and 26th,
respectively. This treatment entirely
eradicated the SOW thistle. The cost
was 1896 per acre. The seed will blow
in from adjoining land and reseed the
field.
The eradication of the SOW thistle is a
community problem. A few SOW thistles
left on one farm can produce enough
seed to start the weed on many farms.
-Ex. Dept. N. D. Agr. College.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-03-23
FRIDAY 1917
Bargain Day at Pembina Saturday. March 24th 1917

cept that the feeling is intsnsifying that
We must 60 to war IL we are not already
on war basis. This feeling has been
intensified the past week BY the sinking
without warning OF three Amerlcan own.
cd vessels, two OF which, were on their
way home without cargoes and the other
bound home from neutral port. These
vessels had large percentage Of officers
and crews that were American citizens
and there has been soms loss of life. the
numbers not being definitely known at
this writing as it may be that some mis-.
sing boats have been picked up but not
landed as yet.
Congress has been called to meet on
April 2nd.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-03-23

Trench fighting" after two years Of
two great armies facing each other with.
out appreciable progress appeared to be
the ''last ditch in the development Of
warfare. Given we'll ditched army,
every gain made by the enemy xas so
oostly that it wa, seldom that the enemy
tried it and as often were repulsed with.
out any gain. But the events Of the last
week show that even trenches are not
lmpregnable. Bursting shells plow faster
and deeper than the spade can dig. The
Dnly question now is enough shells and
the trenches become the graves Of tho
diggers.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-03-23

Reading history from the beginning o
the records, it seems that the car of pro
gress has always had to make it's way
through seas Of human blood. 1t is q
strange fact that no great step forward
has ever been made except the track was
stained with the blood of lnnocents
Today we have the greatest war of his
tory. We cannot see through the san.
culinary flood with any clearness, but
may we not believe that ''these shall not
have died in vain" and that some great
good for those who are left and for those
yet unborn. shall surely come from this
great loss of life which otherwise would
be but a terrible and awful waste?
: < r t
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-03-23

But the patriots who bought the bat
ties Of the American revolution and par.
ticipated in the contests of the Civil
War did not realize the far reaching
effects Of their struggles. Only Lincoln
saw In the dim future Of the years to
come ''The United States OF Russia
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1917-03-23

the supreme court that the general pub.
lie must pay the railway men about fifty
millions Of dollars-because they want
it. ~
The strike question Is not yet settled.
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-05-18

guns. We have In our possession the
key TO this defenseless nation he
paused dramatically, the military
the canal. Already they are on their
way to our southern rendezvous. The
American government, messieurs, has
fallen into our trap. II Is not our
fault that Capt. Ralph Payne is limo
cent" His voice trailed ironically.
Pearl suddenly felt faint. Her i'm
pulse was to fly at once to the war Of
fee, yet the import Of what was tran
spring on the other side Of the wall
glued her to the spot. She could hard
ly restrain an outburst.
"And this-this canal, messieurs,"
drawled the spokesman, "in our hands,
destroys forever the Monroe Doctrine
by which this ambitious young country
has ruled the western seas for more
than d century-too long. Have your
foreign Offices sent you here prepared
TO discuss the division of the spoilsT
Pearl drew away from the wall, In
wardly scoffing and deeply resentful al
could hear no more Of them. Were IL
not for the fact that the one in whom
she had pledged her faith in manhood
was being publicly disgraced for u
crime she now knew TO have been com
mitted by others she would have be-
lieved that these arch international
plotters were escaped lunatics. This
al lan hau lAlA
ridiculous.
A new thought flashed into her mind
as the full meaning of the moment
came upon her. She became inspired
with sudden determination to estab-
lish the identity of this coterie and its
leader, matching cunning with cunning,
intrigue with intrigue, regardless Of
personal hazard and for the country's
cause-and Payne's-no matter with
er IL took her or how far, to checkmate
this silent menace in the plot in which
he might be only d pawn, or yet \
prince, or disguised ruler himself.
with that supreme confidence OF young
maidenhood contained In q noble and
sacrificing patriotism, this resolute
young Joan Of what eventually became
known as the American One Hundred
Days now entered into an adventure,
which was the beginning Of many, out
of which evolved the spirit of New
Americanism.
In her exalted mood. for second
she forgot the necessity Of caution. She
had found the door and was about to
open it and face the intriguers when
her sleeve caught upon a protruding
wire. Before she had shaken 1t loose
she was, to her dismay, discovered.
Ia her haste to evade pursuit, she
mounted breathlessly to the loft fol-
lowed closely by the whole party, their
faces now masked, the spokesman In
the lead. He reached the top at the
same time as she, with arms out
stretched TO grab her. She quickly
dropped the trap, stood upon 1t and
grappled with him. Her one thought
was TO unmask him.
She was u fearless and athletic girl
and fought with frenzy that took her
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-05-18

unable TO resist the fling, for she was
filed with no little curiosity concern
ing the locket mystery.
Never" said he, glancing apprais-
ingly at her through his horn-rimmed
spectacles. He was stoop-shouldered
and bald-headed.
Bertha turned away, now laughing
outright, and asked the night porter
something about early morning trains.
Just before retiring she happened to
look down upon the thoroughfare and
saw the Dare automobile containing
only the familiar visaged Toxic rush
ing by. She wondered why the car
was out at that late time and whittier
IL was bound. An hour later the car
again passed the Wilton hotel, but by
this time Bertha was sound asleep.
The automobile on its return trip
was not empty, however. In 1t were
Colonel Dare and Major Brent proceed
ing to the formers residence from u
secretly convened court-martial of
Captain Payne.
1t was obvious that this was no hap
py homecoming when the car stopped
aside a trifle more deferential than
usual while the officers descended.
The colonel seemed suddenly to have
aged. His eyes lacked luster. In con-
trast to the extremely unctuous major
III his elbow, the proud bearing OF this
popular regimental commander was
not manifest.
Toxic, with an air of understanding,
unobtrusively preceded them into the
house, which for the moment apparent
~ was deserted.
Brent passed into the library. On
the wall hung splendid painting Of
Payne. His eyes were riveted upon 1t.
But in them there was no pity. A
strange uneasinesss permeated his
senses. Turning, he found Toxic, hest
tating to approach, yet with an evil
dent question on his lips.
what is IT, Tokof'
Toxic pointed TO the portrait. His
usually inscrutable face was express
sive of real regret
What was the charge against the
captain?'
"He sold a valuable army secret to
an enemy county, Toxic" Major Brent
grufiy replied. ITO Granada"
"Will he be shotY
Brent shook his head. "The proof,
while quite conclusive, was circum.
stantial. He has been sentenced to
life imprisonment IN the federal peni-
Tertiary. He win be dismissed from
the army at sunrise"
II liked Captain Payne" said Toxic,
after a pause. "He was my friend"
He gave Brent another uncomfortable
look. 81 don't believe that he was
guilty"
Brent became furious for no very
explainable reason. He never had
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-05-18

opponent by complete surprise. they
whirled around the room locked to-
gether.
who are your" she cried In pain,
doggedly trying to release herself.
mo personal enemy, mam'selle. but
dangerous If interfered with" he NUT
tered thickly, In a disguised voice.
He had scarcely finished speaking
when Pearl, freeing her right arm,
struck him down. She was upon him
ut once and about to tear the covering
from his face when his companions
broke through the trap and rushed to-
ward them. Before she could accom-
plish her purpose she was forced to
protect herself, for they clearly meant
to do her harm. Staggering back
wards, she glared about for means OF
escape. She spied window. Thought
less Of peril there, she ran to II and
jumped out, striking the ground hard.
for her fall was long one.
She turned a challenging face toward
the men who had gathered In the win
dow and were scowling down upon her
with pointed revolvers.
"You scoundrels and cowsrdsl" she
cried, defantly. whoever you may
be, America will avenge herself"
Then she plunged into the bushes. e.
She heard them shooting as she ran,
and bullets whistled In the air. Com
Ing upon a barn she entered II and hid
in cow stall, crouching In a corner
and rapidly covering herself with
straw. Her hands suddenly came In
contact with something warm and
alive; and little dog crawled out.
II was very dark here. The dog be-
gan 10 lick her face. Pearls eyes DIFF
fused with tears.
(END OF EPISODE Two)
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-05-18

liked Toxic. His English was too in
sufferably blunt. He turned away to
hide his feelings.
In the hall stood Pearl wringing her
hands. The hopelessness Of 1t all was
written on her face. 1t was plain that
the colonel had told her everything.
II must see him--alone," she said
piteously, approaching the major.
Brent simulated sympathy.
"The colonel and i must return TO
the war department at once. Why not
wait"
She interrupted with Il determined
shake off her head. "Toko will drive
me to the barracks after he drops you
Off"
And that ended IL. She went.
1t was arranged at the last moment
so that Colonel Dare could leave the
all-night conference Of the staff and
accompany her, for the visit was nee
essarily to be brief and there
were some details for him alone to
settle at the barracks where at day
break he was to preside over the for
NAL dismissal scenes of the court-mar-
tailed officer.
She felt grateful for her fathers sup
port In this trying ordeal, for no SOON
er had she entered Captain Payne's
quarters and found herself alone with
him than there came TO her the
merciless realization Of what the dis
grace that had come upon him meant
to both and a desire to have the meet
ing over with quickly.
BuC never had she so adored him as
then. He stood erect, a trifle sim,
smiling easily so thht she might not
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-05-18

ly she stumbled over the unconscious
person of one of her maids lying on
the floor and detected short, quick
flashes of light in the colonel's study.
She stole to the curtains which sep
arated the two rooms, pushing the
folds side. She stepped backwards,
startled. A strangely CARRIED man, his
back toward her. was fumbling over
some papers on the desk.
Pearl must have gasped aloud In her
sudden excitement or given some evil
Charlevoix county herald., 1917-05-18
PEARL.
0fAo
AlEgll[ I
~
Guy WhConnell
SYNOPSIS.

Capt: Ralph Payne. U. s; A, Is given Sc
cret plans OF defense 10 deliver TO Pana-
ma. He attends ball at the home OF his
sweetheart, Colonel Dares' daughter.
Pearl. AS a climax TO a series of mys-
FERROUS incidents he is arrested for trea-
son. The ambassador of Granada is found
dead and the plans missing from Payne's
coat
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09
Death Of Former Resident.

Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.. Powers, 1906
West State street, returned Wednes-
day evening from Grinnel, where they
had been to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Powers mother, Mrs. Charles Book
Inau, who died Sunday after a two
weeks illness OF uremia. The funeral
was held from the Congregational
church, OF which Mrs. Booknau was a
member, in charge OF Rev. E. w. Cross,
assisted by the Grinnell w. r. c., Of
which Mrs. BooknAu was color bearer.
Burial was in Hazelwood cemetery.
Mrs. Booknau was a former resident
of LeGrand,l having spent the days of
her young womanhood and attended
school there. She was born Nettie
Bills in jamestown, N. Y, May II, 1859.
Her people settled in Chester township,
Poweshiek county, in an early day, and
there Mr.. Booknau died in 1865. On
Nov. 4, 1873, Miss Bills was united in
marriage with Charles Booknau, and
went to live on a farm in Chester
township. There Mr.. and Mrs. Book
nau lived for twenty five years. or I'M
til they moved to Grinnell in 1902.
In addition to her husband Mrs.
Booknau is survived by four children.
Mrs. Powers, of this city; Harley Bills,
of Malcolm: and Mrs. Charles Brooks.
and Miss Hazel Booknau, of Grinnell.
Another daughter, Maude, died in in
fancy. Three sisters are also living, in
the persons Of Mrs. Emma Conway, of
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09
MILK PRODUCERS ORGANIZE.
Form Association With Object to Pre
vent Decline Of Price.

Form Association With Object to Pre-
vent Decline Of Price.
With the object of maintaining the
present price paid producers for milk,
twenty five producers Of this commo-
dity met Thursday afternoon Il the
parlors Of the Iowa Savings Bank and
formed an organization to be known as
the Marshall County Milk Producers
Association. c. H. Hicks was elected
president; I. e. Merryman secretary,
and j. A. Morrison treasurer.
Producers OF milk are now receiving
81 per hundred pounds, The producers
contend that they should have more
money, in view OF the high cost Of feed
during the winter months. The object
Of the organization was to attempt to
maintain the present prices thru the
pasturage season. instead Of taking the
usual decline in price during May and
June, when cattle are on grass and the
cost Of production is less than during
the winter While no effort was made
to raise the price from what 1t is ut the
present time, the maintenance q the
present price turnout pasturage months
amounts to raise.
Effort looking toward a raise to the
consumer in the retail price Of milk.
one of the producers said, was discuss
ed only informally. Some said that
the price might be raised 2 cents per
quart, from to 10 cents, while others
thought there might be no increase
made, at least not until fall. Some
dealers, however. are receiving 10 cents
q quart for milk at the present time, it
was said
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09
Be Careful in Using
Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali, which Is very
injurious, as 1t dries the scalp and
makes the hair brittle.
The best thing to use Is just plain
mulsified cocoanut oil, for this Is pure
and entirely greaseless. It's very cheap,
and beats the most expensive soaps or
anything else all to pieces. You can
get this at any drug store. and few
ounces will last the whole family for
I..onths.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub 1t in, about a teaspoonful Ia all
that is required. 1t makes an album
dance Of rich, creamy lather. cleanses
thoroughly, and rinses out easily. The
hair dries quickly and evenly. and Is
soft, fresh looking, bright, fluffy wavy
and easy to handle. Besides, II loos-
ems and takes out every particle Of dust,
dirt and dandruff.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09
CONSIDERING ROAD PATROL.
Bill Passed by Senate Has Effect Q
ocal Dian

Bill Passed by Senate Has Effect Of
Local Plan.
The Foster bill, passed by the senate
Wednesday for the establishment Of
the patrol system of road maintenance,
II enacted into law, would have about
the same effect as plan that has been
considered by County Engineer Hickok
and members Of the board Of supervi-
sors. The bill, which Is the first piece
of road legislation to get thru either
house Of the general assembly. was
passed with only one dissenting vote in
the senate. The bill makes it compul-
sorry for boards Of supervisors to divide
the county road system into districts.
and to place man in charge Of each
district. His duty would be to give his
whole time to the work, to drag his
district when needed, see that the
road was in good condition all the time,
and to make such minor repairs as
were needed from time to time.
Early in the winter County Engineer
Hickok and members of the board con-
sidered such system The plan, as 1t
was discussed. was that the county
road system should be divided into a
number OF districts, the length of each
| QlStrlCC 10 depend on tHe InHedSe anu
the condition Of the road. The plan
for the maintenance was to employ q
man to have charge Of each district
and to devote his entire time to main
tanning the road He was to do the
dragging and light repairing. 1t was
also considered that much heavier
work than the ordinary repairing could
be done by these district road superin-
tendents by combining them and theft
equipment and teams upon work that
was too large an undertaking for one
man, but which might easily be done
by two or three men and several teams.
1t was estimated that it would be no
more expensive and perhaps not so
much so to maintain the roads by this
method as it has been to pay fcr drag
ging by the per mile basis and for 9TH
er road work by the day.
The fact that the bill received such
unanimous support in the senate indi-
Gates that 1t may pass the house with
out serious opposition. 1t is regarded
in the senate as the most constructive
measure that has been proposed on the
road question.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09

and contains = high class olio Of moro
than ordinary pretensions. The first
act, entitled Flag Day at the Semi
nary" is a delicious combination Of
side splitting comedy and catchy songs,
followed by q big olio act in three
scenes, called IA Vagabond Hero" an
episode OF the Mexican trouble, and one
Of the strongest acts of the season.
The second act, entitled "Maison Dizzy
Wizzy," is q delightful concoction OF
funny dialogue and refreshing musical
numbers. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09
Open Flood Gate
70 Lo,uer Water.

After a good deal OF effort the city
has reduced, for the present at least,
some Of the danger Of flood just above
the dam by opening the flood gate In
the dam. The big iron gate was 80
tightly frozen that some time was re-
CURED before it could be loosened. The
additional waterway provided under
the gate has lowered the water above
the dam enough that 1t left the Ice sus-
pended so that 1t broke away, except
where it was supported along the
banks of the stream, and fell into the
water.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09
ABBorr Better BEL C hH71's

To the Voters Of Marshalltown: The
undersigned were selected at con-
vention of representative citizens, to
make 9 campaign for commissioners.
We did not seek this nomination. bur,
having accepted. we are candidates in
good faith. II any seek to abuse or
SANDER us. that is one OF the penalties
we pay for endeavoring to serve city
In which We have all lived f.r many
years.
We are pledged to progressive adj
ministration a betterment OF civic
conditions--a business-like conduct Of
municipal affairs-an end Of procrasti-
nation and neglect. Those selecting
lis do not believe the taxpayers are
getting fair return for the money the
city has been spending. We promise
to remedy this by economy and better
business methods.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09

Fs-Model displaying the most
artistic designing Of splendid
quality Of white Jap silk. The
collar. SUITS and tie are of white
dotted Swiss with half inch
edge. hemstitched on, or blue.
You have no idea what dainty
effect the Swiss and silk make
when combined.
FLA waist Of soft collar crepe,
three-quarter sleeves. The crepe
is not perfectly plain, but Is dec
Grated with wide figured stripes,
in white, and narrow green pin
stripes. The collar and cuffs are
Of daintily embroidered organdie,
the collar terminating with a
black
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09
Open up = Health
Account BY eating

Open up = Health
Account by eating
foods that make you fit for
the days work without
overtaxing the stomach,
kidneys or liver. The con-
tinued eating of indigestible
foods with large percentage
of waste means diseased
livers and poisoned intes-
lines. Keep your stomach
sweet and clean and your
bowels healthy and active
by eating Shredded Wheat
Biscuit. 1t is easily digested.
It contains all the material
needed for the nourishment
of the human body. Open a
health account for you to
draw upon. For breakfast
or any meal with milk or
cream. Made at Niagara
Falls, N. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09
OPENING TONIGHT
Fashion Revue at Benedict & Brint-
nails This Evening From to e-An
Opening Unique Displaying the
Latest in Correct Apparel and Milf
merry,

You are invited to attend the open
ing and fashion revue this evening
from Z to 9. Living models and forms
vii! display in booths the latest II
correct apparel and millinery for all
hours Of Mi-Lady's day. Sinclair's
famous coffees served in the morning
booth. The displays will be continued
Saturday afternoon from 2 to and
Saturday evening from Z to g..
Orchestra music both Friday and Sat
urday evenings. Benedict & Brintnall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09
GIGANTIC SPECTACLE SUNDAY.
Garden Of Allah" at the Odeon Sunday
Evening-Season's Greatest Event.

The seasons greatest event in the
atrical circles will be the coming en-
gagement of 1.-THE Garden of Allah" at
the Odeon Theater Sunday evening.
1t will be gigantic spectacle almost
staggering in it's srealism. and in the
beauty with which the arid wastes of
the Sahara and it's tropical GASES are
unfolded on the stage, achieved by inn
pressive and beautiful scenic effects,
which transplant the spectator to the
wierd, unreal land of the Mogar desert
the "land where one forgets every
thing" And one does forget every
thing except the strange, extraordin-
airy love story and in the surroundings
which the action unfolds. Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-09
WATER CONTINUES GOOD.
Free From Contamination, AItho Con-
tains Sediment.

DR.. F. P. Lierle, city health physi-
clan. has received from the state lab
oratory at Iowa City a report on a sam
pie of city water sent to the laboratory
for analysis ten days ago. The sample
was taken from faucet in the court
house.
The water is reported free from any
harmful contamination. or from bacilli
producing gas or showing the presence
of sewage. However, the water is re-
ported as showing sediment, and to
have an "earthy odor." The sample is
shown to contain much iron.