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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

:. CATTLE.zReceipts 5000. Market firm:
and feeders, S6.i5@9.35: cows and heifers,
5000 1885; calves, Ss.00@11.00.
wethers. s1o.soaia.15: lambs, sis.oo@1475.
kansas City Live stock Market
. Kansas city, March 6,-HoGs-Re receipts
S14.oO@ 14.45: heavy S1I35d14.5o; packers
and butchers, 81. 15a14.45; light. s1s-s5@
CATTLE Receipts 1900 including 200
southerns, Market steady to Zoe higher
steers, s9.oOd1125: western steers. ss.5o0l
l15o; southern steers. s. 59@ 80; cows,
and feeders, s7.5oaio5o; bulls, $7oo@s.25;
SHEEP ~Teceipts c.oeo. Market 15e to
yearlings. s1sooa 1850; wethers, 1:s5n
ESQ: ewes, $11.00Qa12.15; stockers and fee,i-
ers, $700@14.00
Kansas City Stock Yards. March 6-eat-
tie finished last week firm with net
that arrived today sold strong to Ice
higher, top SLID Hogs made new flights
most gains on lights top sizes, receipts
5000. Sheep and lambs sold 10 to % cents
higher, heavy lambs 40c higher, top SLIGO.
BEEF CATTLE
No strictly prime cattle were included,
but the right kind would bring $12. which
price was Offered by packer for two
loads of prime Nebraskas, whose owner
is about ready to shIp;s Middle class to
weight steers $500 to $40. About 10 cars
of pulp fed steers arrived, and sold quickly
a5 at soso Of to tssm at few
down to S10.20, pulp fed bulls $50, pulp
fed cows sS75. Butcher cattle continue
$40 bulk of cows $3.50 to ss.75, heifers
S. to $10.75, veal calves off 80 cent? today,
best around SLID.
STOCEERS AND FEEDERS
Receipts of this class have been short
of the demand and the market is strong
and active. some sales today 10 to 10 cents
higher, fleshy feeders $40 to $1o50. thin
feeders $3.50 to S9.75, stock steers $3.50
good many cattle in this division get bids
from packers, which has stimulating
effect on prospective feeders, showing
HOGS
Early bids 10 cents higher were prompt
ly refused, and the market soon assumed
a plane % cents higher, some of the light
hogs going 40 cents higher before the fin
lsh &, 69 ~ of ss sales o Of the winter
string bringing s14oo. Shrinking visible
leaves the situation wholly in the hands of
sellers. A good many choice hogs are
coming. from Northern Kansas and from
Nebraska, but offerings from most other
sections run lighter in weight. Pigs sold
at $1,000 to S12.50 today.
SHEEP AND LAMBS.
After listless trade last week. with
prices barely steady, the market took on
cents higher on medium and light lambs,
and 40 cents higher on heavy lambs some
weighing sc pounds bringing $1435. Top
of SLIGO was paid for four car drove
Of Arkansas Valley lambs weighing 73
pounds. No choice ewes were here, top
paid S1150, prime ones worth $12. Feedin z
lambs sell at $3.50 TO $14. Receipts were
$500 today, and have been running light
for ten days. J. a. RICKART,
Market Correspondent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

allowed oats to share in the advance of
other grain: On the bulge, tho. holders
new high level of prices was reached
later as the result of showing of en-
larged exports of corn as we'll as of wheat
The close was steady at I've to &c net adj
vance.
PROFESSIONALISM high record quo
tations on hogs carried provisions upward
Demand continued to center on lard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06
WRGINlAN is WINNER
Senator Martin Selected by Demo-
Gratis as Floor Leader.

Washington. March 6.-Senator
Thomas S. Martin, Virginia, succeeds
ex-senator Kern, Indiana, as Demo-
cratic floor leader
Martin was chosen chairman of the
Democratic caucus that met today. The
position carries the floor leadership
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06
BOARD TO KANSAS CITY.
Censorship Bill Passes Senate
Change Headquarters.

The state senate late Monday
passed a new state censorship bill.
The bill has been passed by the house.
The measure provides that the board
of censorship shall have its headquar-
tiers at Kansas City instead of Topeka.
Italso provides for a censorship fee
of 81 instead of 81 and abolishes the
appeal board
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06
Cunarder Makes Safe Trim.

New York, March 6.-The Cunard
liner Orduna which left here Febru-
airy "a for Liverpool has arrived
safely. according TO cable advices re-
ceived today by officials of the line,
Orduna had ITO passengers of whom
eight were Americans
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

Wall ST., New York. March 6.-STOCKS-
The first hours business of almost 100000
shares was the largest for any similar
period in several weeks. Additional gains
in industrials. especially the new Bethle-
hem Steel issues and Lackawanna Steel
were balanced, however, by realizing sales
in Marines and Copper, rails also acted as
drag Pacific and Coalers displayin s
general heaviness. Selling was resumed in
more moderate volume United States
Steel falling under yesterdays final price
Shippings, Coppers and the entire active
list rose briskly again at midday and 9TH
er leaders revived substantially above low
est levels
Bonds were steady.
Broad and active trading attended today S
early dealings with gains of to points
in shares of various descriptions and as
much as points for Bethlehem Steel old
stock. War issues and Coppers were most
in demand with United States Steel, which
added substantial fraction to yesterday s
advance. Shippings. Central Leather, In
ternatfonal Paper, Industrial Alcohol and
Wilson company were among the strong
est speciaities. Reading led the rails at a
gain of over a point and Ohio Gas fea-
tured the utilities
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

New York, March 6.-BUTTER-Marke
steady. Creamery higher than extras, 411a
@42c.
EGGS-Market firm. Fresh gathered ex-
ira firsts, 351hc.
CHEESE-Market strong. State held
specials, 21M2TAc.
POULTRY-A1ive, unsettled; dressed
weak.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06
Kansa. city Live stock Sales

1.-THE following sales were made this morn
ing at the Stock Yard. Kansas City. and
rect to the State Journal by Clay Robin
son 4 Co. live stock commi ssion mer
chantsl
Kansas City. March 6.-CATTLE@Re-
ceipts 800 head. Market strong
HOGS-Receipts 1900 bead. Market 25c
tc soc higher. Bulk of sales, S14 GOA IA. 40 :;
top. s145c
SHEEP-Receipts 1000 head Market
1oc to 15c higher Lambs, s14.65; ewes,
ST. 90.
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TOPEKA MARKET REPORT

Topeka Hay Market
FURNISHED by T A. Beck 212-2f4 e. 6th.)
Topeka, Kan, March 6.
PRAIRIE HAY-S9.OO
ALFALFA-S1700
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under, 1se: old ROSTERS. &c: shaggy young
ROSTERS. lie.
EGGS-251ac.
Eggs are retailing in Topeka 22c to soc
dozen.
Butter from Csc to 40c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

Druggists refund money if PAZO ONT
MENT fails to cure Itching, Blind. Bleed
ing or Protruding Piles. First application
gives relief. 50c.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

Topeka Grain Market
FURNISHED by j. B. Billiard corner Kansas
Ave. and Curtis ST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

price,.
positively cannot use sheep or lambs
unless fat.)
Butter and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the Beatrice Creamery Co..
Topeka, Kan.)
Topeka, Kan, March 6.
CHICAGO EGGS-39c
NEW YORK EGGS-40c.
CREAMERY BUTTER-Chicago. 40c;
New York, Acc; Elgin, 40c; Topeka whole
sale. 39c.
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Chicago Live Stock Market
Chicago. March e.-HOGS--Receipts 16.-
600 Market strong Bulk of sales, S14.201
IL 45; light, s13.70@144o; mixed. s14-0o@
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

Minneapolis wheat stocks have decreased
10000 bushels in the past three days.
The condition of Ohio wheat, according
to the state crop report. is -. compared
with IS in January, II last March and Is
in June.
Worlds shipments of oats last week were
4352.o00 bushels, including 3.oS3,O0O bush
els from America. Exports of barley were
10000 bushels, rye 16S.0O0 bushels.
Worlds shipments of corn last week were
2116,000 bushels compared with 1.1S3,000
bushels in the previous week and 1882 900
bushels year ago. America shipped L.
321 600 bushels.
Exports from the United States and Can
ada yesterday were 2.10o,00 bushels of
wheat, 5000 barrels of flour, 354, 600 bushels
of corn, 26T 900 bushels of oats; wheat and
flour combined a143, 600 bushels.
The Canadian visible supply of wheat de-
creased $4,000 bushels last week and now
amounts to 40960.000 bushels, compared
with 35.s16.0oo bushels a year ago. Oats
decreased 741 600 bushels; total p ,062 600,
against 16, 164 600 bushels a year ago.
Worlds shipments of wheat last week,
reported at Liverpool, were 1856. COO
bushels, compared with 1884 900 bushels
in the previous week and 1899, 900 bushels
year ago. Shipments from America were
5,31S0O0 bushels, including 1885, 900 bush
els as flour. India shipped $4,000 bushels
Australia 100000 bushels and Argentina l.,
163, 900 bushels.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

New York March 6-SUGAR-Raw, bare
ly steady: centrifugal. 5.46: molasses, 4.59;
refiped steady; fine graduated 100 to
500.
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chicago Grain Market.

1.-THE range of prices for grain futures on
The Chicago Board of Trade re-
ported by Empire Commission Co.. 3ol
New England BldgD
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

1855; heavy, Sii.09a1Asn; rough, s140O@
1415: pigs, $40 75d 1925.
CATTLE-Receipts 5000. Market firm.
Native beef cattle. Ss.15@1220; stockers
and feeders, S6.i5G935: cows and heifers,
$5.40@ 1885; calves, SS00@11.
SHEEP-Receipts 1oo0G. Market firm.
Wethers, $1OSOa1215: lambs. S12.O04 IA. %.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

aes Topeka, Kan, March O.
WHEAT 81. 75@1s0
CORN-S1 o.
OATS-5JM60c.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

Garden Tools at Forbes Hwd. Co.
ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

Kansas City. March 6.-WHEAT-Cash
Market steady to &c higher. No. hard,
81 96@2.0O; No. >, s1.9fa1.9s; No. . red,
81 ,96Q .0G: No. 3, $1.9301.9s.
CORN-Market higher. No. , mixed.
white, $1.O5@ 1.O51a No. ;, S1.041a@ al. O51a ;
No. yellow, $1.051a I106la No. s, 81. 05@
1.051a.
OATS-Market unchanged to Hsc higher
No. = white, 6214 @63c; No. Mixed 500
Gle.
RYE-$15 2d155
KAFIR AND MILO MAIZE-So $50 :. 63
HAY-Market unchanged.
BRAN-$1.7711.S0 80.
SHORTS-$1. 90@205.
WHEAT-Receipts Ill cars.
BUTTER-Market unchanged
POULTRY-Market unchanged.
EGGS-Firsts, 2Sc.
CLOSE: WHEAT-May, 81 SCH a 1. S69s !;
July, $1.55: September. $1.433s.
CORN-May, 81 .05ss al .051a July, 81 O5ss
@1.05a; September, $1.03s4 Q1.03N.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

Cattle and Hogs
prices furnished by Wolff Packing Col
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

Topeka, Kan. March 6.
HENS-31a lbs. and over, lie: under
81 lbs, 14c; springs, over lbs, lie;
ducks. Zoe; geese. Sc; broilers, lbs. aud
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Chicago Produce Market
Chicago, March 6-BUTTER-Marke t
firm. Creamery, sea 40c.
EGGS-Market unchanged
POTATOES-Market unchanged.
POULTRY-Alive, unchanged.
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Poultry and Eggs.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Packing Com
pany, corner Laurent and Madison.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06
Grain Gossip,

FURNISHED by Empire Commission Co.,
Sol New England BldgD
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DAILY WEATHER REPORT.

-. Furnished by the weather bureau office.
Topeka, Kan. for the twenty-four hours
ending at a. m. Tuesday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06

Topeka KAN March G.
MIXED AND BITTCHERS.S1 So o0@141o
HEAVY ..... IL 000I IL. 10
pcs ..... 1000 900
PIGS ......... 7.0Un 500
Steers
GOOD to choice. 30 to SOU
Fair to good. o.oo 10 I'D
Good 70 choice sc. so to $50
Fair to good o-5u 70 o-ou
Heifers-
Good to choice. 81 90 to $50
hit TO sepd- wv "
Common Observation-Disclosures. 4.50 to 800
Fleshy $3.50 to I'D
Medium OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. GOO to g. 40
Veal calves
lal Pow "
Medium good ................. ESQ to 500
Fair Observation-Disclosures. 400 to GOO
Sheep and lambs
Fat wethers ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SIS 90 to 900
Fat ewes 100 to SOO
rat lainDS SVu 10 Il-tNI
Goats 81 90 to GOO
Shorn lambs and sheep &c under above
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-03-06
Hanged Lafollettc" Again.

Champaign, Ill. March 6.-Dean
Warnock admitted to the Urbana po-
lice al noon today that 100 University
of Illinois students last night dragged
a dummy labelled sen LaFolIette'
thru the streets, then tied it to hitch
ing post and burned it.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-09

their hall on October 31st was sue
cess and very nice crowd from Hite-
man, Buxton and Hooking was in at
tendance. The decorations were in
autumn caves and corn stalks and
emblems of the different flags of coun-
tries, the art of Mr. Chas. Washing
ton. Prizes for mask characters were
first prize to Miss Edith Harris, the
Indian lassie, second prize to Mr.
Lawrence Butler, representing Char
lie Chaplin. The next prizes given
were for money collected, awarded to
Miss Edith Harris, who handed in
$3.50, the prize a gold bracelet; Sec
ond prize to Miss Bernice Jones,
amount handed in $3.50, second prize
a toilet set.
The Epworth League of the A. M.
E. church was assisted on Sunday
evening by the Epworth League of
the Friends church lwhite) of this
city. Thirty in number came down
and assisted in conducting the ser
vices, also six from Buxton came over
and attended services, Mrs. Ball, four
yonug ladies and one young man. Mr..
Burns and Mr.. Edmond of Hooking
were in to services.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Grayson of Hook
ing, No. 3, were in Abba on Saturday.
Quite a few strangers in town the
past week.
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ALBA NEWS.
Last Week.

Mr.. McClain of Des Moines was ar
over Sunday visitor in Abba.
Rev. j. W. Dowden conducted Ep'
worth League service Sunday evening
Miss Bernice Jones conducted pray.
err service Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Alice Robinson is visiting In
Des Moines this week with her daugh.
ter.
Mrs. Effie Brown of Des Mones is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Virgo Burns
in Hooking.
Mr.. Tommy Robinson Of Hooking is
in Cincinnati. He is also suffering
from an attack of la grippe and is ex,
pected home as soon as recovered.
Mr.. Oscar Roper expects to move
his family from Abba to Hooking in
the near future, which will be loss
to Abba, as Mr.. Roper is quite active
in society and church work in Abba
They hope to see her often with US.
The Red Cross ladies of Abba en-
tertained twenty-five colored soldiers
Friday, October 26th, at their hall
The speakers of the evening were as
follows: w. S. Richmond, Hon. Geo
H. Woodson, E. T. Evert Music fur
nished by the Glee club and lunch
served by the Red Cross ladies. There
was number of Buxton people over.
Out of town visitors in Alba or
Sunday were as follows: Mr.. Alonzo
King, Joe King and Robt. Parker Of
Buxton, Mr.. Walter Williams and
Rev. Green of Washington.
Mr.. William Miller, who was hurt in
Buxton and brought to Abba to the
hospital, is much better.
Mrs. Mabel Robinson of Hooking
entertained at dinner Sunday fol
Mrs, Tennessee Robinson and Mr.. Nc
Claim.
Miss Alberta Robinson, who attends
the Abba high school, spent Sunday
in Hooking with her parents, Mrs
Mabel Robinson.
The ewing Circle club met at the
home of Mrs. Hattie Bennings or
Monday afternoon, October 18th
| After business a two-course lunch
was served by the hostess. The fol-
! lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year: Mrs. Della Thomas
| president; Mrs. Mabel Robinson. vice
! president; Mrs. Hattie Benning, Sec
retary: Miss Ada Davis, assistant Sec
| retary; Mrs. Elizabeth Hollingsworth
treasurer. Meeting every two weeks
on Monday afternoons.
Many strangers in town the past
! week.
This Week.)
The X. Of P. Halloween social al
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-09
ROCK ISLAND ILL.

Thursday evening Miss E. Bans
was hostess to the Pleasant Hour
club. Cards furnished the diversion OF I
the evening, the games being played 9
three tables. Miss V. Pearson, Mr. L.
Henry and Miss M. Stoffer were tne
most successful and received favors'
repast was served at the tables.
The Eastern Stars had an oyster
supper Thursday evening at the resi-
dence of Mrs. A. Ivy.
Mrs. Mary Pearson was to call ol'
Mrs. Hobbs on Wednesday afternoon
Miss M. Terry was calling Inurs-
dav afternoon in East Moline.
Mrs. L. Black had company IN FIJI
day evening for supper. -
Mr.. W. Morrison entertained a. a.
dinner Friday evening in honor OF "
Slaughter. ,., VAN
Friday evening the drafted men
were the honored guests at recep-
tion in Armory hall. Mr.. A: Dawson
presided at the program which was
Gwen, Short speeches were given by
Clark's band, where the Progressive
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-11-09
ROCK ISLAND NEWS.

The presiding elder committee is
giving a patriotic concert at the A.
M. E. church Tuesday, November 20.
Miss M. Stoffer was hostess Thurs
day evening to the P. H. w. club. Miss
F. Pearson, Mr.. Garland and Miss V.
Pearson received the favors. At
late hour dainty repast was served
at the three tables.
Sunday afternoon large number
of our colored people were present at
the football game to see the colored
star who played with the Minneapolis
marines.
Mrs. D. Bowen was surprised Tues
day evening by few of her friends.
Mr.. M. Pennington passed away at
the tuberculosis hospital Saturday
evening. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon at the home of his
sister Interment in Chippianock
cmeetery.
Mrs. F. Perkins brother of Cedar
Rapids is sick at her home.
The A. M. E. church took in Sunday
morning as members Mrs. Channon
and Mr.. D. McGinnis.
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BUXTON MEN CALLED TO COL
ORS.

The first increment of Negroes Of
the new national army men from
Buxton, Monroe county, Iowa, en-
trained for Camp Dodge at Abba on
Saturday morning, October 9th.
They were: James Rodgers, Clarence
Boston, Flick Harvil, VIM. Clarence
Price, Walter Frazier, Charles Gar
land, William Washington, Joseph N.
Nicholas, Edgar Harris, Harry Miller,
Earnest Eugene Carr, Herford Thorn
as, Herman Burks, Lawrence Bryant,
Jr., William Washington, John Nc
Coy, Benjamin Hubbar, Arthur Earl
Brown, Nathan Glenn, Robert Lee
Qualls, Samuel A. Rhodes. On Thurs
day evening, October rs, the Buxton
Y. M. C. A., assisted by the ladies of
the Self Culture club, paid tribute to
these men in the auditorium of the
Y. M. C. A. They assembled with
friends and admirers around specially
prepared tables, and after an excellent
repast were addressed by Attorney
Jas A. Spears, Prof. A. j. Hicks and
Secretary j. E. Mills. Beautiful can
vas bound pocket testaments were
presented to each of the honor men
at the close of the program by Secre-
tary ]. E. Mills. On Friday afternoon
they reported to the local board of
Monroe county at Abba, and in the
evening, together with their white
comrades included in the first fifty
five per cent of the call from Monroe
county, were entertained at Woodman
hall by the business men of Abba, as
sisted by the aides of the canteen
committee of the Abba chapter of the
Red Cross. An excellent musical and
speaking program was rendered. At
torneys w. T. Richmond, George H.
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Woodson and F. D. Everett spoke in
inspiring and laudatory terms. The
Abba Glee club thrilled all present
with patriotic songs. Atty. D. w.
Bates was master of ceremonies and
displayed that high sense of patriotic
zeal so characteristic of the true ex-
ponents of genuine democracy. The
ladies served a delicious lunch and the
mutual exchange of sincere greet
ings in the social intermingling after
the program was indicative Of the real
spirit of democracy. That democracy
for which every worthy American
would gladly sacrifice his life, his all.
The friends from Buxton repaired to
the court house at the close Of the
formal entertainment at Woodman
hall, where final words of encourage
ment, admonition and God-speed were
spoken by Secretary J. E. Mills Of the
Y. M. C. A. Of Buxton.
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Va, has been in the city two weeks in
the interest of his school.
The Lend-A-Hand circle of Bethel
A. M. E., church were able to turn
over to the stewards and trustees
about $50 as the net proceeds from
their Harvest Festival of four nights
duration.
Mrs. Matilda Miller entertained at
dinner last Sunday at the home of
Mrs. Galloway complimentary to sew
eral of her lady friends.
Mr.. Henry Walker met with an &C.
cident last week at the Rock Island
arsenal, where he is employed.
Mrs. Lydia Applewhite and Mrs.
Sadie Washington entertained at the
home Of the latter, complimentary to
Mrs. Matilda Miller, who left Satur-
day afternoon for Los Angeles, CAL,
to remain indefinitely.
If you have news for the Bystander
telephone 4047 Y.
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CLARINDA, IOWA,
A. NJ. E. DOings.

The A. ]. Carey Improvement Rally
workers are out with the folders so.
Letting funds for church improve
ments Mrs. Geo. Jones is captain OF
the club and Rev. Manley is captain
Of club number 2.
The Allen C. E. League was organ
lied last Sunday. It's regular hour OF
meeting n future will be at $50 p. m
The newly elected president, Mrs
Maggie Marley, is highly pleased
with the ladies Of her M. M. society
and she is planning already to do a
needed local work in the church.
Presiding Elder Farribee will hold
quarterly meeting Sunday, October
18th.
Miss Mabel johnson of Gravity has
a folder and is soliciting for club 2.
Snow fell day last week. Makes
a person think real winter is here.
Mr.. Page of Shenandoah and Mr.
Cager and Virgil Lewis of Shenan-
doah attended the dance given at K
P. hall Monday evening, given by Ar
thur Gibpson.
Mrs. T. G. Jones and husband and
daughter, Miss Mary, of Red Oak
spent few days in our city, guests
of Mrs. T. G. Jones.
Mr.. Smyth of Marysville spent a
few days in our city.
Mrs. Ed Cheetwood Pemberton Is
on the sick list.
Mr.. Geo. Wilkerson, who has beer
visiting in St. Joe and Topeka, re-
turned back to Clarinda the first OF
the week.
Mr.. Frank Wilkerson spent a tie"
hours here Monday visiting friends
and relatives.
The Mclaughlin street force OF men
who have been stopping at 4. l.
Lanes departed for Lincoln on Tues
day.
Miss Punches Of Clarinda is visiting
her uncle, Willis Cason.
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Art club ladies had a banquet in homo,
Of our soldier boys. Saturday after
noon about 2:3O they departed fol
Camp Dodge. There were many moth
ers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends
and sweethearts at the station to see
Mayor w. McConochie, J. K. Scott
J. c. Searle and Rev. Boyd. At the
conclusion of the program they were
escorted to the Masonic hall by
them off. Before the train got in
Clark's band played some pretty live
ly pieces so the boys wouldn't get the
inconsistencies blues.
Saturday evening a few gents en-
tertained their lady friends at dane
ing party at Burris' printing office.
We have another hairdresser in our
city. She was away and learned her
trade and is ready for business. You
can reach her by phone. Mrs. L. Black
is her name.
Miss M. Terry has returned from
Galesburg. where she attended ia. a
dance Saturday evening. She report
eda swell time.
The P. H. w. club will be enter
tanned at the home of Miss B. Ed
munds on November 9Th.
Mr.. Clyde R. Brannon, first lieuten-
ant of the 10th division of Camp
Meade, Maryland, was the guest of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Perkins on Sunday,
October 28th.