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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
Old John Bar1eyc0rn
Nears Death; Funeral
/ Date Set For Sept. 8

washington, Aug. 17.---All processes
in the production of distilled spirits for
beverage purposes must cease at IL
O'Clock % m. or Saturday, Sept. g.
This ruling was issued today by
Herbert c. Hoover, federal food adj
ministrator.
Under the prohibitive section Of the
food control act 1t is provided that
from and after thirty days from the
date Of the approval of the act, no
foods, fruits, food materials, or feeds
shall be used in the production OF dis
titled spirits for beverage purposes.
The thirty-d day period named will ex-
pire at midnight Sept. 8. This date
falls on Sunday, and as the internal
revenue laws prevent the operation or
distilleries after II o'clock at night on
Saturday until the following Monday
at / a. M, it Is held by the food adj
ministrator that the law becomes eff
fective on Saturday night, Sept. s.
According to Mr.. Hoover, the law
contemplates that all steps in the pro-
cess of distillation shall cease at the
point of time indicated in the ruling.
Thru score or more projects the
department of agriculture intends to
maintain an ample supply of food DUR
ing the war.
While most Of these will be extern
sions Of present activities, some will
represent new undertakings. The task
will be to find just where the country
stands in so far as the adequacy of the
present food supply is concerned, to
speed up the production of food crops
wherever this can be done. and to stop
as many as possible of the leaks thru
which hundreds Of millions of dollars
worth Of edible products annually are
wasted.
1t Is the intention of the department
to extend the existing force Of county
agents who come into most direct con-
tact with the farmers. This force will
be expected to cooperate and advise
with farmers in every way possible on
matters Of production, conservationp
and marketing.
in cooperation with the department.
of labor, the agricultural department
will extend the farm help activities
thru which farm laborers and the
farmers who most need them have
been brought together during the pres
ent season.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17

bate Judge OF Logan county retdIhed
to Cox's office and showed him his
draft measure.
Did you ever sit down and try to
unravel the verbal yarn balls known
as revised" statutes! It's some job.
as anybody but a Philadelphia lawyer
will admit.
Jimmie scratched his head John"
he said languidly. II can read every
word Of this thing-but what in the
world does 1t all mean, anyway? Why
don't you write laws SO anybody can
understand 'em?"
well, governor. I'll tell YOU" said
the former probate Judge. "Y'see, II
laws were written SO the lay mind could
understand 'em, we lawyers would
starve to death. That's why the alar-
ums, excursions, preludes, Whereas
and whysos are put in - Columbus
State Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
EIdora Banker Injured.

Special to Times-Republican.
Eldora, Aug. I'LL. II. Turner,
cashier of the Hardin County National
Bank, had painful mishap THURSDAY
evening. He was returning from Des
Moines. where he had been attending
the convention of the knights OF
Pythias grand lodge, and when nearing
the south part of town on the North
western train he and fellow passen-
ger, H. NJ. Snyder, concluded to drop
from the moving train. Snyder &C
complished the feat, but Turner, being
heavier and carrying a grip in one
hand, did not fare so easily. He was
thrown into the bank at the side OF
the track with such force as to break
the knee cap of the right leg. MT
Turner was taken to Des Moines by
automobile the same evening for treat
ment in the Methodist hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
SHOOT TRAITORS, SAYS ROOT.
Head Of American Mission to Russi;
Flaws Pro- Sermans


New York. Aug. 17.--"Pro- German
traitors in America, who are selling out
our country and who are endeavoring
by obstruction and opposition in and
out of congress to make our war prep
arations ineffective, should be taken
out and shot at sunrise
Such was the declaration of Elihu
Root, head of the diplomatic mis-
sion to Russia, in an address at the
Union League club. The occasion was
an Informal dinner, rendered to mem
bers of the mission.
Mr.. Root made two addresses, in
both of which he denounced the part
played III Russia during It's time of
peril by men corresponding to the
Industrial Workers of the World" here,
the extreme socialists and anarchists
with whom the German agents made
common cause.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt also spoke,
asserting that organizations like the
Industrial Workers Of the World are
criminally aiding German propaganda
In this country"
He added: Let us make those who
oppose obstacles to the success of
the war feel that they are untung
traitors" Colonel Roosevelt advocated
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17

Special TO Times Republican.
Chaplin, Aug. 17-Miss F'loy Newcomb
of Jesup, is visiting at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Earl Petheram.
Mr. and Mrs. Evert Buss have baby
daughter in their home since Monday.
Mrs. Maude Collins, of Moline, H.,
is a guest at the home Of her sister,
Mrs. James Vokes.
Edwin Hayes, Of Marshalltown. is a
visitor at the home of his uncle r. c.
Davenport
The thresi1ing season is we'll under
way The yield ranges from fifty to
sixty bushels per acre.
Fred Neeker and family Of Stock
ton, ILL.,, are visiting friends here hav-
ling made the trip in their automobile.
Work on the new church is progress
ing nicely. The plastering was COM
menced this week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
GrinnelI and Vicinity.
nes-Republican.

Special to Times-Republican.
Grinnell. Aug. 17-Dr E. F. Talbot
was called to the o. V. Speas farm west
of town. Mr.. Speas had been struck on
the head by falling pole while hand
ling hay and had a scalp wound six
inches long.
Rev. J. N. Peterson, Of the Baptist
church here, is taking two weeks va
cation. He will visit his old parishes
at Madison, Wis, and Kalamazoo,
Mich, and his old home in Racine, Wis.
Mrs. Peterson and their little son Nor
man are in Iowa City at the home of
Mrs. Peterson's parents.
Henry Bennett, recently arrested on
the charge Of bootlegging and then
charged with being a Stacker, says he
supposed the registration had to do
with an election and he did not care to
vote. He was taken to Des Moines to-
day. If not held there he will be
brought back to Grinnell to be tried for
bootlegging.
of Mr.. and Mrs. e. E. Mcbride Misses
Alice and Laura Randolph have re-
turned home to Cromwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Bump have word
from their son Floyd at Waterloo that
he has been ordered back to Fort Shell
ing to attend the second training school.
The First Iowa cavalry band will
give an open air concert in the city
park tomorrow evening and a sacred
concert Sunday evening at Camp King
Abbott at the fair grounds.
Stoppage Of work on the Hagen Bros.
garage. Fifth and Broad. because of a
disagreement between the brothers and
the college authorities leaves a huge
pile Of sand and crushed stone in the
street Mayor White has given notice
that this material must be moved by
the owners OF the city viii move It and
hold the property for the expense.
Rev. E. M. Latham and family are
on their way by auto from McLeans-
boro, Ill.,, to Forsythe. Mont. B. E. Ed
wards, Of this city, was a former pa
rishioner OF Mr.. Latham and the fam
lily is stopping here for visit
/ Mrs. H. w. Hughes, with her two
children, 10 again homo after q motor
trip to Cody. Wyo.
Mrs. j. w. Harpster is having = visit
from her sister-in-law, Mrs. Henry
Fuss. accompanied by her daughter Ed
ma, Union Bridge, Md.
News comes to DR.. E. B. Wiley Of
this city OF the birth Of son to Mr..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
Bradford News Notes.

special 10 -Repu Ollcan.
Bradford, Aug. III. NJ Smith was
operated on at Rochester Tuesday for
ulcers OF the stomach and appendicitis.
Mrs. Albert Miller died yesterday at
the home OF her daughter. Mrs. Earl
johnson, Just north Of town. The
funeral will be on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Blackstone are
visiting old friends here.
= Ped Cross auxiliary with twenty
five or thirty members has been or
ganized here. The first meeting for
work will be held this afternoon in
the church basement.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dell Croft and Lee and
Charles MuIford returned Wednesday
from southern Minnesota.
Jake Milford cut his foot seriously
on Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17

putting American soldiers In masses
on whichever front they are most
needed.
At the ceremonies at the city hall
Mayor Mitchell presented to Mr.. Root
as its first recipient, the medal of the
National Arts club, awarded for dis
tinguished valor" in the service Of the
United States.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
Baby smothered in swiII Barrel.

Special to Times Republican.
Sac City, Aug. 17--Velma DIAL billiard
the baby daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Of Grant City, was smothered
when she fell into an open swill barrel
by the billiard house. The child had
been in the barrel fifteen minutes be-
fore her mother was aware of her dis
A pulmotor was taken from
Sac CITY, but resuscitation failed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
Missing Minister Find. Himself.

Special to TlmeS-RepuDIlCdH.
Logan. Aug. T.-Rev. c. C. Payton'
who disappeared from Logan July l.
wired his wife yesterday afternoon that
he is sick at Wichita, Kan. Mrs. Pay
ton left on the first train for the bed
side OF iler husband.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
Chronic constipstion.

It Is by no means an easy matter
to cure this disease, but It can be done
in most instances by taking Chamber
lains Tablets and complying with the
plain printed directions that accom-
pany each package. For sale BY all
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
Would Hano |. w. w. Aaitators.

Cedar Rapids, Aug. lin the course
of a speech before the Linn county vet
Grams, in session at Central CITY, Capt
C. w. Kepler of Mt Vernon advocated
hanging l. w w. agitators and was
heartily applauded
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
Resions After Iona Service.

Special to Times-R Republican.
Sac City, Avg. 1?-After serving In
the court house for twelve years, Miss
Bevie L. Highland has resigned her po-
sition as deputy recorder of Sac coun-
"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
Why Of the Whereas.

Governor Cox of Ohio requested Clerk
of the House John r. Cassidy to pre-
pare a bill which he wished to call to
the attention of the legislature.
In time, Cassidy, who is :. former pro-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
TO Mark LIoht swltchss.

So that electric light pull switches
can be found in dark rooms there has
been invented glass pendant filled
with substance absorbing light IL
the daytime and becoming iuinfnops
at night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17

What Army Life Viii Do FOR Boys.
81 think that, OF all the experiences
and adventures / have had in my life
thus far, those I CLEANED during my
fourteen months in the reg uiar army
have had the most profound effect in
shaping my destiny.
THE recruiting posters will tell you
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
Just Now Hudsons
Cost Less

During this time when prices are being readjusted on
account Of increased cost of production you buy Hud
son Superx at the price you pay for former cheaper
cars you wait you the risk OF not being able 70 get
such 81 advantageous. price When present material sup
nes are exhausted and cars must be built from materials
bought in the present market then the Hudson SuperSx
must be priced comparison to it's greater value and
er cost on the standard established by other cars
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17

Yucatan (Mexico) school teachers
have formed cooperative society.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17

Fifty-one makers have already increased their prices
since January 1st
Former $1,000 and S1400 cars cost $500 to $500
more than they did month ago. Some cars ad-
vanced January 1st, which again increased in price
August 1st. a
In the higher priced classes increases since Deem
Der amount to $3.50 to $500.
Many makers have made two advances within the
past eight months. Others give warning OF further
advances.
The Hudson SuperSxes sell at the price that they
have sold at since last December.
Increasing cost of materials is responsible for higher
prices in automobiles It is affecting all makers. Soon Hud
sons oo must cost Today Hudsons sold at the
price at which they have sold for several months be-
cause they built from materials contracted for last fall
Then material prices lower Increases have been rapid
sine then
Steel the most largely used material in automobile,
made from iron and it's price affected by iron prices
Last December iron sold at $50 ton It's price for
25 years prior to the SIG ton. Today it is $54
ton.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
Hudson Was the Choice
When Others Cost Less

When the lower priced grades sold at 5000 to $500
less than Hudson SuperSix Hudson sales greater
than any other two makes of that class Today with
difference in price, Hudsons must continue to be
popular
Hudson leadership is understood by all motorists It is
explained in the Hudson Super motor No other car has
motor similar the SuperSx. No other for that
son has equaed the performance of the Super-Sx.
It's record in the hands Of almost 100000 show
what individuals can when they not seeking to
establish records for speed and endurance.
No car of any make size has equaed the tmerecord
of the Hudson Superx Special in the worlds greatest hill
climb to the summit of Pixies Peak.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-17
Some Cars Already Increased Bring 5000 and $140O Car
Up to Hudson Prices Money Can Be Saved By Proptes

No automobile has yet been able to equal in either direc
ton the record of Super
Six Phaeto which travelled from San Francisco to New York
and back San Francisco in 10 days and II hours No
conceivable test has revealed the limits Of Hudson Super
Six stock stock chassis. II
No Individual of the has yet taxed it to its
limit
Hudson Sets New Records
on the Speedway
The speedway too has failed to exhaust Hudson Super
Six endurance The special racing built to meet those
conditions but preserving the principle that accounts
for endurance stock cars did not reach the limit OF
Hudson endurance They did establish the American Speed
way for 200 miles at speed OF lO4 miles
an hour The Hudson SuperSx made more records
in their campaign of racing than team OF cars the IN
dustry has produced
These records made only to indicate what you may
expect from Hudson SuperSix You don't want racing
car The you buy isn't suitable for racing 1t is made
suitable for kind of service you want That service means
kind that does not call for frequent adjust
ments repairs and overhaung 1t is the kind OF car that
YOU can use day after day and month after month with re-
lance as to that increases only IS you con-
tinue it's use.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-22
Y, w. c. A. Members VIII Have OPP
portunIty to Learn to Take
Care of Themselves in
the Water.
SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED
Glasses for Beginning Swimmers and
Those Who Learned Last
Year, Are Arranged
For.

The Y. W. G. A. swimming classes
will commence June 5, for the first
term, and the request is made that all
who intend to take swimming this
year register at once. The term Will
continue from June 5 to July ~,
and the swimming days are Tuesdays
and Saturdays.
The swimming lessons are given
in the Y. NJ c. A. pool, and regulation
bathing suits are required for every
member Of the class. A physical ex-
animation is also required for those
who register for the classes.
The schedule has been made up for
the following classes:
15-7:00-Beginners.
7:OG-7: 45-Advanced
10 lessons, $500, at home girls
and married women.
7:45-S: 3O-Beginners.
5000: i5-Advanced.
$3.50: 45-Children
10 lessons, $3.50, business girls,
school girls, children.
Single swim 25c.
Swimming proved popular sport
among the members of the Y. W. G..
A. last season, and the demand this
year indicates that it will prove quite
as attractive as in the former season.
Glasses have been formed with a view
to making the schedule as convenient
as possible for everyone.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-22
low. Supreme Court Decisions.
Especial to The Gate City. ]

Special to The Gate ClJy.J
DIES MONIES, Iowa, May 22.-Dag
Igy, admir-, vs. Miller ct al. appellants
Polk county, affirmed in part and re
versed in part.
State Of Iowa VS.. Olsen, appellant
Winneshiek county, dismissed.
Harvey ct al, appellants VS.. Kirton
Marion county, affirmed.
Simpson. appellant, VS.. Board of Sup
ervisors, ct al, Kossuth county, re-
'versed.
Francis VS.. Francis ct al, appellants
Calhoun county, affirmed.
Holmes, admir-. appellant, VS.. Bloom
field Coal and Ming. Co.. Polk county
affirmed
Fish, appellant, VS.. White. Polk coun'
ty, reversed and remanded.
Fontana VS.. Fed. d. NJ. and S. R-R
Co, appellant, Polk county. affirmed
Model Laundry Co. VS.. Barnett ct
al. appellants, Des Moines municipal
court, affirmed.
Kopecky, appellant, VS.. Hasek Bros
ct al, Linn County, reversed and re
manded.
State of Iowa VS.. Ed Wegener, az
pelant, Polk county, reversed
c. and N. W. Ry. Co, VS.. Board OF
Sups. Drain Dist 166, appellants, Ham
ilton county, affirmed.
Voris, Extrx, ct al, appellants, vs.
West ct al. Clark county, affirmed
| c. and N. w. Rys Co.. appelants VS.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-22
RAGING FLAMES
IN GEORGIA
Continued from Page IL

Fort streets the blaze quickly spread
to small frame buildings nearby. Dry
as finder, they added fuel to the
flames which rushed north and north
eastward on the wings of a gale.
When the alarm reached the fire
department much apparatus and
many men were already out fighting
two other blazes. This handicapped
the department and gave the fire its
start. This also gave rise to reports
Of incendiarism.
Funds were being received today
by the local Red Cross and the Asso-
ciated Charities for the care of the
cared for.
A path Of smoking ruins, six blocks
in width and twenty-four in length
extends today from Decatur street to
Vedado way. Included in the swath
sions.
Personal belongings of fnestimable
value were rescued from homes in the
path of destruction. An endless
stream of automobiles poured up lead
ing thoroughfares toward the safety
zones up town, bearing valuables.
lul LCS vi "iAu Spi aus uP
famed the blaze to unmanageable
fury. These gales caused tongues of
flame to leap great distances ahead
burning structures sent showers Ct
sparks to envelop vast spaces, precip-
itating countless blazes, which rose
beyond control before the fire fighting
forces could cope with them
Scores n tirep1au Goldiera 81
villains were overcome 1t was no IN
common sight to see man in khaki
or fireman prone on the pavement
while ministering fellows endeavored
10 resuscitate him. Gongs Of hurry
ing ambulances mingled with the in
Cessant clang Of the fire bells. The
Georgia national guard, the Seven
teenth United States regiment infaJl-
try and the men from the officers ,e-
serve camp at Fort Mcpherson did
valiant work in fighting the blaze, res
cuing imperilled families and house
hold effects.
Atlanta will OF ask outside aid in
its emergency, according to the fol
lowing statement issued today by the
finance committee Of the citizens r I'd
Cross:
The finance committee of the Red
Cross has had many offers from people
throughout the country offering to
help us in our present crisis in any
amount we might wish, even TO hur-
dreds of thousands of dollars. Tbs
committee wishes publicly to thank
the spirit which ani!nates such gen
crosby. Great as our calamity may
be, the Red Cross finance committee,
acting in conjunction with the COM
mittee on public safety, feels that At
lanta can take care of the situation
and that our generous people will so
respond to the call made upon them
that for the present we can attend to
all needs"
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-22
REGISTRATION
ON JUNE 5
CONTINUED from Page H.

physical condition may be passed
upon by army surgeons"
Local boards will pass on claims
of exemption other than physical
ones.
A citizen may note IL he has de-
pendent relative other than those
above specified. such for instance as
dependent grandfather, grandmoth-
er or aunt.
ALI persons within the age limits
must register, whether they are alien
enemies, naturalized citizens or de-
clarants, though alien enemies "un-
doubtedly will not be drafted
In answer to questions whether you
are married or single, the answer
must be with respect to whether you
are married or single now.
The question as to race must be
answered with "Caucasion, Mongolion
negro, Malayan or Indian"
The full name must be given, the
present age in years only, the home
address, meaning the permanent
home address-date and place OF
birth. present occupa meaning
what your Job is right now''-by
whom and where employed, whether
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-05-22
Fatally Wounded.

UNITED Press Leased Wire oel,s,l
DENVER. Colo. May 22.-kd Wv,
city superintendent of highways,
shot five times and fatally Wou
here today by w. r. 'Buckl "ea.1
district superintendent "
cipal highways department I
was arrested. =,
He shot me because he "ou'r N
do his duty and sent him 10 Ine
of w. F.. X. Mills" declared uIe s 4
Mills is commissioner OF parN' n
the shooting occurred in MS M
while he was present. The nse M
lets took effect In Green's la ~ s,ss
and arms ard physicians at tn Ma n
ty hospital declared that he Wo0iu