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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-27

E LosT-A garnet brooch. Finder re-
turn to this Office. 70 a
Miss Consuello Laub left Monday for
q visit at West Union.
For SALE-Frame, galvanized roof
auto garage. O. w. Clark. 46-tfsH
. Get your Mobiloils at Ahern Bros. .
grade for each type. of Motor. %.tf
Go to Ahern Bros. for your Mobiloils,
q grade for each type Of Motor. tfs
Miss Elizabeth Byrnes, Of DEBORAH,
was an over Sunday visitor at home.
N. A. Blackburn, Lawyer, Office over
Fields furniture store. Phone 466.
For SALE-First place west of Ad-
ventist Church. 4stf F. E. ERLER. Il
Two work horses for sale. Enquire OF
49t5 49,. P. S. BARKER.
A 'six-room house for rent. See L. 2.
Eaton under postof1ice, Cresco, Ia. Aft
Mrs. L. P. Sanborn went to Bonair
yesterday for visit at the Bird home.
Miss Anna Grinhaug left Tuesday for
an indefinite stay at Rochester, Mfn9;
MIR. and Mrs. Will Hunting left yss-
terday on / business trip to Minneap.
oils. e.. -, q: ~
n Ila Oby came down from lie Roy,
Tuesday, for visit with Violet Free
burn. " :.F
For the good of your machine use
Mobiloils. . grade for high type Of
Motor. IT,. 34.tf,
Miss Kathryn Clemmer returned last
Saturday from. . visit with friends at
Cedar Rapids. 49,.
les. Hazel Aeikle, came up from Decorah,
Tuesday, for . visit with her friend,
Myrtle Morse. ~
Chap. Marshall Jr. arrived Saturday
from Fl. Dodge, for IN over Sunday
visit ut home. -o' ~ st%ts
For SALE-Twenty-fve r. 1. Red
hens for sale. Enquire of H. J. Kuns.
IA, Second East. !
For first. class dental work, call on
Dr. j. EJss Clsmmer over P. A. Glen.
mer's Drug Store. sat-
Gladys MelyoidI and Z Kathryn Barker
went to Austin. Tuesday, to spend d
few days with friends. = "
Mrs. Geo. Meredith, of Rochester,
Mimi, is guest this week at the home
of her father, John McCook. .
Mrs. Albert Letter and sen Lloyd
went to Lime Springs, yesterday, to
spend the day with hsr mother: 4
Losr-A brown. leather pocket book
containing keys and small change.
Finder please return to this Office.
DR.. and Mrs. Allen and son Edward
returned Tuesday from = two weeks
visit with relatives at Woodstock, III.
To LEr-About IS acres Of hay, on
shares or for cash. Enquire Of : 8
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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-07-27
!. Notice.

A few desirable homes including
plenty of ground, for sale or rent to
desirable tenants. Inquire at Geo. H.
Owens, Real Estate Office, Cresco. 10.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
FUN ERAL.
Mrs. David E. Snow.


 The funeral of Mrs. Mary Ellen Snow, wife of David H. Snow, brought together large company of relatives. friends and neighbors. Services were sunday afternoon. ani also at the grave, in the Storrs cenetery. by Rev. Leonard Smith of Spring Hill Two hymns were sung in the home service Ethel L. Klein, and Mir Klein, who all who assisted bv prayer.
 Of Mrs. Soou's eight living children sex were present: Mrs. c. H. Savage and fa,ri;v of Manchester; Mrs. Liba Hun .in<tn1 and family of Chaplin: Mrs PelIner, Jr and family of No v ts-- John C. Snow and wife of HarfcT-S:: Talter G. Snow of town. TT othe- two. Arthur D. Snow. of FfNr:~.. A.i:cua and Mrs. E. B. Fitts, ce s-o-T--zJIs@ Oregon. sent telegrams. cf-5he d-cessed's fifteen grandchildren e5<t-t were present. The floral tributes w--e beautiful
 TE-s. Snow was a native of Vermont. F;-: lad spent all her married life of slno5- 5F years in this tiwn- She was Q rlernher of the Second Congrega- tio7aI caurch. at Storrs; . sweet. gen tie and loving disciple of the Christ, greatly beloved by all who knew her.
 .oId-Fashioned Dinner and Dance.
 The home of MT. and Mrs Samuel CEustin Thanksgiving they entertained guests from New Jersey, Hartford. Westerly, R. L. Norwich and New London Fonurteen sat down to an old fashioned Thanksgiving dinner. Corporal William H. Nichols was postmaster The favors were small American flags and the place cards were battieships- The feature of the afternoons programme was the old fashioned kitchen dance Prof Busch of New London prompted with music by H. w Leonard of Norwich. A solo was sung by Mrs H. M. Leonard and Mrs. Arthur Kampf of Norwich sang Dixie to the great enpoyment of all. Mrs Walt~T Marshall of Westerly very strikingly impersonate6 the man who is afraid to go to war. Walter Mar shall of Westerly, R. |. sang an excel lent tenor solo and Arthur Johnson of Norwich recited original poetry, en- titled Am Racing for Home. Sweet Home Eugene Busch recited after dinner. I'm So Tired, and MT. and Mrs John Gray of Hartford sang The End of a Perfect Day. The guests left on the C. V boat train, enthusiastic over the days enjoyment
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Ten Reasons Why You Should Send for the Brooks Rupture Appliance

1. It is absolutely the only Appli-
 ance of the kind on the market to-
 day, and in it are embodied the prin-
 ciples that inventors have sought
 after for years.
 rupture cannot be thrown out of po- sition. (s. F 3. Being aA air cushion of soft rubber it clings closely to the body, yet never blisters or causes irritation. 1. Unlike the ordinary so-called pads. used in other trusses, it is not cumbersome or ungainIy- ,. It is small. soft. and pliable, and positively cannot be detected through the clothing. 6. The. soft, pliable bands hold ing the appliances do not give one
 the unpleasant sensation of wearing a harness.
 1 T. There is nothing about it to get foul, and when it becomes soiled
 ii can be washed without injuring it
 in the least.
 8. There are no metal springs in | the Appliance to torture one by cut | ting and buising the flesh. | g. All of the material of which
 the Appliances are made is of the very best that money can buy, mak- | ing it a durable and safe Appliance
 to wear.
 | 10. My reputation for honesty
 and fair dealing is so thoroughly es- | ta abiished by an experience of over
 thirty years of dealing with the pub | lie, and my prices are so reasonable | my terms so fair, that there certain | ly should be no hesitancy in sending | the free coupon today.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
The Brooks Guarantee Is
 Satisfaction to You.

No other rupture appliance, truss, lock, device. pad, or plaster is offered 70 the public on. such terms and un- der such a guarantee as the Brooke Rupture Appliance. .~--.s i
 If for any reason whatever you do not wish to keep the Brooks APpli- anee after you try it, all you have to dois to send it back. You don't have to. give any reason, you don't have to write us why, you don't have to send to us for any return instruetions or labels. There will be no argument, fno o'iaFute, no rnisunderstandins-but you will find that doing business with Brooks is just like doing business witt
 First National Bank.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
VOLUTNTOWN
Wedding-Court Liberty's Ball a sue- eess-Foresters Display Four Stars on Service Flag.

Jerald Walsh of West Haven was calling on friends in town recently.
 At o'clock Wednesday morning of last week. Wilfred Deroisers and Miss josephine Gauthier were united in marriage at St Thomas church by the rector. Rev. R. P. Morrissey.
 Foresters' Ball. their nineteenth annual ball in Union hall. Thanksgiving eve. It was well attended Driscolrs orchestra of Jew ett City furnished music.
 James McFan of Bristol, spent the wee kend and holidays at his home here
 Mir and Mrs. John N. Lewis recently entertained for a few days Miss Thur ga Dewhurst, of Lowell, Mass
 Miss Helen Horton led the B. Y. P. U- meeting Sunday evening.
 MT and Mrs Mason Lewis of Good tiyes here.
 Four Stars on Flag.
 Court Liberty, No. I32. F. of A. are stars in honor of four of their mem bers who are in the service of their country. Several similar flags are dis played at various homes about town William Crawford who has re- signed as overseer of weaving for the Briggs Mfg. company. to enter the Jencls Spinning Co, of PawtucEet. R l., was presented a massive easychair Saturday evening by the employees of his room as Q token of their esteem.
 Mrs Percy Hoxie spent the Thanks giving holidays with her daughter Mrs. James Crary at Pachaug.
 Mir. KiIbourre of New Britain wis tied at tho home of his daughter. Mrs Edward r. Clarke, for a few days re- gently.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05

break there, but I could not though tried hard.
 Now I think this quite remarkable as l am in my eighty-frst year. I am an old veteran of the Civil War born and raised in the town of New Boston, State of New Hampshire. from which place enlisted in the 10th N. H. Vol Inft in Company c, commanded by Col. M T. ponahue. .
 I cannot feel but that owe you this testimony for I had never expected to be cured. However thanks be to God I found cure through the valuable Appli- ance you made for me.
 Your friend1 Holly Hill, Fla. E. A. Richards
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
The Brooks Rupture Appliance Is Sold Round the
 World

While the home of the Brooks Appliance Co. is at MarshaIi, Mieh., it's business extends to practically every corner of the civilized world.
 The home building at Mar shall is the largest estab- Iishment of it's kind in this or any other country, and cecu- pies 15,oo0 sq. it. of floor space exclusively devoted to the manufacture and sale of the Brooks Appliance. (This does rot include printing off, fees, or other interests.)
 In Londor England, the Brooks Go. maintains a large esta the Kings way House, kirgs><ay, w. C. 2. In Amsterdam, Holland, the European business is con ducted from No. 4 PaIeis- straat.
 You will be most welcome and will receive most careful personal. attention in any of the Brooks Institutions, either in this country or abroad.
 Even in China, Japan, Ar rica, South America, Asia, Alaska, and in fact all over the world, even' to remote islands of the seas-whereVer civilization has forced her way-you will find the Brooks Rupture Appliance bringing relief and comfort to rupture sufferers.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05

in perfect health through the wear ing of Brooks Appliance for just tfree months. |, The doctor advised an operation, which I would not consent to. Yotr advice was to put an Air Cushion Ap- rhance on him. and I must say that itsis worth ten times what it cost.
 wish you could have seen him be- fore we used the Appliance and now, when he is fully as sound as anyone could be.
 , 1 cannot thank you too much for what you have done for my boy. E Yours respectfully, I7s OLIVER HANSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Results Are Marvellous"

Middletown, N. Y. c. E. Brooks, Marshall Mich. Dear Sir:
 I tried, all kinds of trusses without any relief until I bought your Appli- .ance.3
 The results are marvellous, and I praise God that you may live long and prosper and may help suffering hu- manity as you did me.
 You can use this letter as you think best and I will answer any inquiry that is made with a stamped envelope enclosed. & My age is 65 years h.. Yours very truly, .
 V. c. JUMP, 1s0 Linden Ave.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05

Miss Eva Burlington has been quite i'll for about a week.
 MT. and Mrs c. w. Thompson visit ed their daughter, and her family in Warren, Mass, from Tuesday of last week until Monday.
 The F. B. Thompson family were the guests of MT Thompson's sisters. the Thanksgiving day.
 Ernest B. Durlzee and family made a Thanksgiving visit at the home Of Mrs Durkee.s parents at Mount Hope. from Thursday, November 18th, to Sunday, December 2nd.
 Surprised on Birthday.
 Harold Hansen had pleasant sur last week, Cn E< sixte enth birthday. The company of young people number ed sixteen. including George Nelson, Richard Francis and Harold Bowers, Fenelon McCoilum, Edward Gergier, ClarbelI Hernberg, Emma Gergler, Gladys Thompson. Fannie Dinsmore, Ruth and Ella McCollum, all of this village. also, Ira Wilcox of Morrow, ton and Miss Helen Reynolds of Eagle vile Numbers gifts were brought to the young man bV his friends. Pleasant sociability and delicious refreshments furnished by CIrs. Hansen were en- 5oyed hy the Nvnnpany.
 Mrs. Mary Durkee of Manchester wis ited her children. grandchildren and friends ia this village from Thursday to Sunday last
 Mrs Fayetta Thompson and her son, Francis came home 70 the McFar lands before Manufacturing day and will remain over Christmas
 Holiday Visitors.
 Among the many Thanksgiving vis- itors in the village were Rufus W. Til den and family from Norwich, who stayed at the Misses Tilden's from Wednesday to Saturday, the Thanks giving party including also Mrs K L. Dfmocl< a. whose home all the Tildens Whitcomb of Middletown, who came Thursday to visit Mrs. Whitcomb's aunt at the parsonage, and returned in the evening.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Cured in Six Months
 After IS Years

HlntOn,- Ky. c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich Dear Sir:
 I never wore the Appliance a minute over six months and was cured sound and well-and I want to say no man ever did any harder work than T did while I was using it I hauled 4O perch of rock, too big for any man to lift.
 was ruptured IS years and words cannot tell how thankful I am. Use my name if you like.
 Yours sincerely, RUFUS FIELDS, R. R. No. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Seems Impossible"

Holland, Indiana. MT. c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir:
 Having used one of your Appliances until it was worn out, I have been going without it for nearly a year and have not been troubled the least bit with my rupture, so am well satis- fled I am cured. 9s It seems nearly impossible. but l have gone through a summers work on a farm without one and have not been troubled.
 I was born ruptured and never wore 8 truss until aI1cwas 21 years of age, and got your Applia nee. If I ever need another one I shall send. in my order. !
 Yours truly, BARNEY OSKINS, i;
 ..-s 4ss.s;4y R. F. ID. No. '.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Never a Minutes Discom-
 fort-Cued'

BIOOmingdaIe, Mich. Mir. c. E. Brooks, Marshall Mich. Dear MT. Brooks: Your letter is at hand and in an- swer to same will say that I am thankful that I can inform you that I am not in need of any repairs for my Appliance which I bought of you about a year ago.
 !. I have not. been obliged to wear it for nearly three months, and believe it has caused cure for me.
 It meyer gave me a minutes dis comfort or inconvenience.
 l should be glad to recommend your Appliance to anyone suffering from rupture. Very respectfully yours,
 D. w. STRONG.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Tried All Kinds of Trusses
 Now Cured

Walla WaIla, Washington. MT. c. E. Brooks,
 Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir:
 I wore your Appliance for one year and was cured, after being ruptured twenty years. I feel like a different man. I tried all kinds of trusses,. but nothing did me any good until I got your Appli- ance.
 It has been worth many dollars to me. Very truly,
 c. E. LONG.
 1928 W. Birch St.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Wanted To Be Sure He
 Was Cured

SSlOtd, N I- c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich.
 Dear Sir:
 Have neglected writing you as I wanted to be sure that I was entirely cured of my rupture before~I said any thing one way or the other
 [. I can now honestly and thankfully say that I am completely cured, and wish to thank you many times for W hat you have done for me. i- I wouldn't begrudge s1eO.o0 for the same thing again if I knew at the bS- ginning what I now know-that your rupture Appliance will cure anyone. Sincerely. yours. ANTHONY BAKER, R. R. No. 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Thankful Beyond Expression

Y Riverside, Ind. c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir:
 I am very glad to say that your Ap- pl1ance has cured me, and am as sound as I ever was.
 I haven't worn it for 8 months. l work hard, bct the rupture doesn't bother me any more at all
 I don't knors how to tell you how much I think Of your Appliance; it has done so mucf. for me I will recommend it to anyone.
 Yours truly WNf EYSONG
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Soundly Cured At the Age of 81

Mr.. c. E.. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir:-
 Less than a year ago I sent to you for an appli- ance which came promptly. I at once put it on and it fitted perfectly. l have worn the a p D l i a n c e not quite 101s months.
 1t has cured my rupture.
 I tried the other day while the ap- pliance was off, to see if I could f O re e anything out of the open
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05

I am sending you, a small pic ture of my son, who is now five years old.
 We ordered your Appliance for him when he was only 2 months old, and yet want to say in about 8 months all signs of rupture were gone, and he is some boy today.
 I shall be very glad to say a good word for yo u whenever the Op- portunity presents itself.
 Yours very truly,
 T. A. McLAIN,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Cannot Say Too Much

7I Doddsville, MISS. 2. E. Brooks, Marshall Mich. Dear Sir:
 Your Appliance cured me sound and we'll I feel like a man again and I, am telling all ruptured men to write to you.
 Many thanks for your goodness. l cannot say too much for you. Yours very truly,
 SIMON DANTZI.ER,
 R. F. D. No. l. Box g.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
"A Blessing to Me"

Mutual, OkIa. Mr c E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear MT. Brooks:
 have been putting off anSwering g -yolnr kind letter so that I could scn1 you a good report. took off the Appliance the first of March and l feel that I don't need to keep it on any longer. I think I am well. The Appliance has been a Blessing to me and I am thankful for your great invention.
 Yours very truly
 A. NORTH R No
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Doctor Said Operation"

Artesia, Ariz. C. la. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir: I received your Appliance and have used it. It has done the work you guaranteed it to do. It is too cheap at the price. The doctor said that he, or any other doctor, couldn't cure the rup ture without an operation. but the Brooks Rupture Appliance did. I re- main as ever,
 ALDO B. ALLRED.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Sound As l Ever Was"

Ithaca, Michigan. MT. c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir: l am happy to say to you that I am entirely cured, thanks to your Appli- ance.
 Have not been troubled in any way in IS months, and am sound as I ever was so far as rupture is concerned You can refer anyone to me if you wish.
 Respectfully
 J. P. KING R. r. D. No 5
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
30 Spring St.,
Others Failed, But the
 Appliance Cured

Mir C. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir:-
 Your Appliance did all you claim for the little boy and more, for it. cured him sound and well We let him wear it for about a year in all. although it cured him months after he had begun to wear it. We had tried several other remedies and got no relief, and shall certainly recommend it to friends, for, we surely owe it to you. .-+.t
 Yours respectfully,
 VIM. PATTERSON. No. 717 $. Main St, Akron O.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Sorry He Never Heard of
 Brooks Before

= Buckley, III. G. E. Brooks, Marshall. Mich.
 ! Glad to advise you that after wear ing your Appliance three months l took it off and have never had to put 1t back. l Am completely cured. and must say that am sorry | never heard of you people before.
 Yours very truly, !
 aG. o. STREMMEL.
 Box No. g. !.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Doctor Pronounces
ces Him Cured

t19 Towle Ave,
 Mishawaka, Ind. MT. c. E. Brooks,
 Marshall, Mich. Dear MT. Brooks:-
 Answering. your, letter, will say we need no more Appliances, as our son h3s been completely cured by wearing your Appliance. We recently had him examined, and the doctor said the opening was en- tirely closed and that it wasn't necessary to wear it longer.
 Thanking you for your kindness, l am. s Yours very. truly, MRS. H. HOLMAN.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
''Now Sound and Well'

AtchiSon. Kansas. MT. c. E. Brooks. Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir: I have had two Appliances from you and am now sound and we'll
 Yours truly,
 FRITZ RAUBER
 1854 Commercial St.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Threw Away Trusses

West Sound. Washington. c. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir:
 haven't worn a truss for. over four years and I am sound and we'll It gives me pleasure to say this to you for it was your Appliance that cured me.
 You can use my name in your busI- ness if you wish. Yours very truly,
 n F E SHITTT
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Perfectly Cured'

- FueDIO, COIO. C. E. Brooks, Marshall, Mich. Dear Sir:
 I have been perfectly cured by your Appliance.
 But l won't be without it because It Is so easy to wear and want to De safe so that there will be no dan- ger or getting ruptured again.
 Yours very truly
 STEVE HORVAT 325 E. Northern Ave. :
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05

adapted ltSeH to the shape of the body and seemed to be a part of the body, as it chung to the spot. no matter what position I was in.
 It would be a veritable God send to the unfortunate who suffer from rupture if all could procure the Brooks Rupture Appliance and wear it. They wo uld certainly
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05


 My rupture is now all healed up ana nothing ever did it but your Appliance Whenever the opportunity presents itself I will say a good word for your Appll- snce, and also the honorable way in which you deal with ruptured people It is a pleasure to recommend good thing among your. friends or strangers. l am,
 Yours very sincerely.
 JAMES A. BRETON,
 30 Spring St., Bethlehem, Pa.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05

e-@ - @@N@ &o SAAO one W h o W a S cured by your Appliance.
 He had been ruptured quite a while before we wrote you, and I was sure that he would be a ci'ip- pie the rest of his l i f e. However some h e l D i Il g hand showed me an ad in a news paper, with the result that he was
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Child Cured In Four Months

O- L. ' Dear Sir:-The baby's rupture is al- together cured, thanks to your appliance and we are thankful to you If we could only have known of it sooner our little boy would not have had to suffer near as much as he did. He wore your brace little over four months and has not worn it now for six weeks
 Yours very truly
 ANDREW EGGENBERGER 21 Jansen St., Dubuque, Iowa.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Veteran Cured

MT Wm. McAdamS of Kansas, III. is a veteran of Co. HI" 59. Regt. III. Vol. of which he was Second Lieutenant.
 He has fought against the suffer- ing and torment of Rupture for years and has finally won the victory as the following brief let ter tells.
 Mir. c. E. Brooks
 Marshall, Mich.
 Dear Sir:-I laid V0IIr 2nn1i q e
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
From the Consular Reports.

American ready made clothing could fnsi a good market in New Zealand.
 Mexican railway passenger rates have have been increased 25 per cent. Japan hes increased its gold hold ings to $50 100000
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05

aside March 2nd and have not worn 1t for twenty-five days, for I think that I am cured. I hope that I may never have to wear it again.
 Yours truly,
 Wm. McAdams, Sr., Kansas, H.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-12-05
Brings Instant Relief, Perfect Safety
 and Everlasting Comfort

The Brooks Rupture APpli- arce is beyond question the most universally endorsed appliance Of any kind in the world for the rctcrtion and cure of a ruptured condition ia men,. women ard children.
 I* is the result of mere than 30 years experience and the percentage of actual cures effected by it's uae is . little short Of miraculous.
 The Brooks Appliance has so many ir7itstore, that it is never sold in drug stores, or in any other way than by mail, direct from the maker. This is further necessary be- cause every Brooks Appliance is especially made and fitted for the case for which it is intended.
 Many hundreds of Physi- cians and Surgeons reeom- mend the Brooks Appliance and condemn trusses as more harmful than almost any other method of re- tainine or treating rupture.
 You may not think that a rupture appliance can ever be truly "comfortabIe"-but that is because you have never I tried Brooks.