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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Use Of High Denomination Stamps
will be ENCOURAGED.

The Third Assistant Postmaster
General has issued the following:
AS measure of economy postmas.
tiers and postoffice employees are d.
rected to encourage the public to use
stamps of the highest denominations
suited to the amount of postage re-
quired on all mail. For example, a 2
cent stamp instead of two 1-cent
stamps should be affixed to letters
needing cents postage, and 1O-cent
stamp instead of five 2-cent ones
should be attached to parcels; requir-
ing 10 cent, postage. Cooperation be-
tween postoffice employees and the
public in the sale and use of}stamps Of
the higher denominations will effect
large saving to the Coy yernment in the
cost of producing, transporting and
canceling them, and will benefit the
public in minimizing the number OF
stamps handled and affixed to mail.
This benait will be especially import.
ant to business concerns mailing large
quantities of letters and parcels, and
postmasters are directed to bring the
suggestion particularly to their notice.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Methodist Notes

Next Sunday morning we will hole
our quarterly communion service at the
1890 hour. All the members and
friends of the church urged to be pres
ent. An opportunity will be given to
unite with the church both by letter
and by confession of faith. The Sun
day School will hold its session at the
close Of this session. Epworth League
devotional meeting at p. m. At 8
o'clock there will be held q union SER
vice in this church in the interest of
the Red Cross Society with several
speakers and collection for the soci-
ETY..
Class No. of the Sunday School
will serve ice cream on the lawn on
Saturday afternoon and evening in the
interest of their missionary pledge.
Help the girls along with your patron
age.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
United Shippers Picnic.

The local organization Y. United
Shippers will have an all day picnic at
Vernon Friday, June 20. No regular
program has been prepared, but it is
expected that there will be persons
present who may have some thing of
interest to say and they will be given
the opportunity. Invitation is not con-
fined to members alone, but to any one
who will bring a lunch. All are well
come. United Tax Payers League will
hold their annual picnic at the same
time and place,
Jas. N. Smith, President.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Death Of ]. B. Barber.

J. B. Barber passed away early Wed
nesday morning, and although he has
been ailing for some time, he was
about the house thu evening previous
to his death which was entirely unex-
pected. Owing to the sudden death, a
coroner's jury was enpaneled and a
postmortem examination held but no
verdict has been rendered and none
will be until. after further investiga-
tions have been made.
The funeral will take place this af-
ternoon at the home under the aus
pices of the Masonic Lodge of which
the deceased, q pioneer of Howard
county, had been a member for many
years.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Winne,beik Sunday School Convention.

On Tuesday, June 26th, all Winnie
shiek County Sunday Schools are in
vited to picnic together at Decorah.
Meet in the Congregational Church at
9:3O a. m. Should the weather be un-
favorable we shall picnic just the same.
only. in the M. E. and Congregational
Churches instead of the park. Come
with the entire family and we'll filled
baskets. Coffee furnished for all by
Decorah NJ. E. and Congregational
Sunday Schools.
F. H. Beckwith, Supt. Community
Betterment Dept. N. Y. State S. S.
Assn, ex.chief of police Lion, N. Y,
instructor Lake Geneva Summer
School, Community Betterment Dept,
a man with q practical S. S. expert
ence, will conduct q S. s. Workers
Conference 9:3O till noon in the Con-
gregational Church. Dinner and sup.
per in the park where also at 2 p. m.
Mr.. Beckwith will speak on 'The
Challenge Of 1920"
At 8 p. m. in the Congregational
Church, Mr. Beckwith's lecture "A
Boys Great Ambition" Reserved
seats for men and boys. Everything
free, even the free will offering. Come
and enjoy the one Great Big Day at
Decorah.
Mrs. G. M. Shoemaker, Sec'y.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
- Censures Haugen.

A short time before registration day,
| the mails in the 4th Congressional Dis
trict were flooded with a speech de-
livered by Congressman Haugen just
previous to declaration of war and
which was in opposition to such decla-
ration. Its evident intent was to dis
courage registration-it could have
been circulated for no other purpose.
Such action by Haugen lost him many
heretofore staunch friends. in the dis
trict and also called down upon HIM a
censure from the Iowa Council of De-
tense, a Des Moines dispatch Of June
14th stating the matter as follows:
The Iowa Council Of Defense has
adopted resolutions condemning Con-
gresham Gilbert N. Haugen of North
wood, who represents the Fourth Iowa
district, and Congressman William E.
Mason, of Illinois. for circulating copies
of anti-war speeches just previous to
registration day. The resolutions de-
clare that the circulation of such con-
gressional speeches was for the appar-
ent purpose of discouraging registra-
ton and the purchase of liberty bonds.
Congressman Haugen's speech was
delivered in congress April 5th before
war for declared but it was distributed
about the time the state council for de-
fense was organized.
The resolutions declare:
''Whereas it has come to the knowl-
edge of this council of National De-
tense that at and prior to the date of
registration there has been circulated
through the mails under frank of con-
gressmen thousands of copies of
speeches of congressman made in op-
position to the war with the apparent
purpose of discouraging registration
and the purpose of liberty bonds.
"Now therefore be it resolved, that
in the view of this Council of National
Defense any person who at this time
sends through the mails copies of
speeches of congressman made in op-
position to the war is unpatriotic and
such conduct is hereby condemned.
I'VE do not question the right of
these men to make such speeches be-
fore war was declared but at this time
when all true American citizens are en-
deavoring to unite all the people, such
conduct is unwarranted and in viola
ton of the obligation which every man
now owes to stand by the govern
ment."
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Red Gross Meeting Sunday.

There will be union meeting of the
Cresco churches in the Methodist
church next Sunday evening at 800
o'clock in the interest of the local Red
Cross organization. Addresses will be
made by DR.. Kessel, Miss Hattie Howe
and Rev. H. M. Normann. The meet
ing is to assist the local organization
in pushing subscriptions and interest
during Red Cross week, which ends
June 25th. The ladies' are earnestly at
work securing members, a long list
having already been enrolled, and it
will not be long before nearly everyone
in the community will be wearing q
Red Cross button.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
For Sale.

Il My 6O0-acre improved farm in North
Dakota, Two miles from good town on
railroad, eight miles from county seat.
420 acres under plow, balance pasture
and meadow. Good buildings, three
wells. A fine farm. Price $47.OO per
acre, on easy terms.
My 320-acre improved farm, adjoin-
ing the city limits of a city of over
$500 in southeastern South Dakota.
22O acres under plow, balance good
pasture and meadow. Fair buildings,
excellent grain and stock farm, and a
big bargain. Price 500. 90 per acre. on
easy terms. The above prices are net
to me.
John H. Hohmann, owner
Mankato, MINI.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Evan9elical Church.

We will observe Children's Day in
the Florenceville Ev. Church Sunday
morning. A good program is being
prepared. Any who desire to have
their children baptized are requested to
bring them at this time.
All are cordially invited. Sunday ev-
ening service in the Ridgeway Ev.
Church at the usual hour. Come and
worship with US.
f. w. A. Scholer, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
BAPTIST Church

The morning services will be held
next Sunday, at the usual hour. Sub
iect, "Christian Civilization vs. Christ
ianity."
B. Y. P. u. at o'clock.
No evening service owing to union
Red Cross meeting at M. E. Church.
All are welcome at our services.
- - j.: A.. Petit, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
First Lutheran Church.

Confirmation service Sunday, June
"a, beginning at 1890 sharp, English
and Norwegian. Offering taken fol
the home mission fund. Communion
services at p. m. instead of at 8 p
m. as announced earlier. The pastor
will speak at the Red Cross service
held in the Methodist Church at p.
m. Sunday evening. All welcome.
Come and do your bit.
H. M. Normann, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Big Barn Dance.

At the Ferdinand Walter farm Z
miles northeast of Cresco, 8 miles
northwest of Kendallville, 5 miles
southeast Granger and 9 miles south
west of Harmony, Monday, June 25th.
Music by Deane Bros. Orchestra. Re-
freshments will be served. Everybody
invited. Dance ticket 75c.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Conxresational Church.

Next Sunday is Red Cross Sunday.
Morning sermon, 1920, "In the
Meantime, Here at Home"
The offering at the Sunday School
will all of it be given to the local Red
Cross Society.
We Join in the Union Service in the
evening at the Methodist Church.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Auditors Financial Report.

Any one wishing copy of the Finan
cial Report can get one by calling at
any one of the banks. A number of
copies have been furnished the banks
in the county and also the Riceville and
Leroy, MINI. banks.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Farmers Attention.

For a cream separator that is built to
wear, to skim perfectly clean, easy to
turn and easy to wash and keep sani-
tary, one built with the troubles left
out, for such q separator you should
call on Andrew Smith, Cresco, Ia.
Phone 267. 4-tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Adventist Church Notes.

C. V. Council, of the Charles City
Tent Co. will be with the Cresco
Church Sabbath June %. All services
as usual. S. S. at 2 p. m. Preaching
at 8. Meeting for the young people in
the class room during the service hour.
A welcome to all.
F. w. Meyer, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
For Sale.

Modern house in east end of town.
Also an. ..Allen car. A bargain if you
call at once. Enquire of E. J. Lewis.
2t44 Phone 577a
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Hackney Stallion.

If you are interested in high going
horse see our Hackney stallion, al
ways at home on the Vernon road.
4l-tf M. P. Lydon.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Stock Wanted to Pasture.

Good pasture, plenty of shade and
water, on the old Archie White farm,
about 13 miles southwestern Cresco,
Phone Maple Leaf n.
LEONARD & Son.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Ice Cream Social.

Class No. of the Methodist Sunday
School will give an ice cream social.and
candy sale on the Methodist Church
lawn Saturday afternoon and evening,
June 23rd,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Red Cross War Fund.

It is necessary to raise funds for the
Red Cross, and Howard county has
been asked to do its share. Solicitors
will be out next week. Think this
over and be ready to do your bit.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Notice.

All owing accounts to the G. Never
den estate must be settled in the next
two weeks. After that all accounts
will be put in the hands of an attorney
for collection and costs added
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
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.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Pump Repairinx.

My prices are the lowest, my work is
the best. Prompt service. All work
guaranteed. Give me a trial. Phone
2l8. Alvin C. Hollenback, Cresco, Ia
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Friday and Saturday Special.

Ladies standard percale Bungalow
apron in shepherd check and nurse
stripe with belt at 4sc each Friday and
Saturday only (or while they last.
@. w. Clark Dry Goods Co.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22

Teachers' Examinations.
The regular June teachers examina-
tion will be held at the Court House
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June
27-29.
Zina Fessenden, Co. Supt.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
CRESCO, HOWARD COUNTY, IOWA, FRIDAY, JUNE g. 1917
MARRIED..

Ralph R. Richards and Mable Mel
void were married on Wednesday morn.
ing, June 20. at II o'clock, at the home
OF the officiating clergyman, Rev. H.
NJ. Normann. The bridal couple were
attended by Julius Melvold and Miss
Ruth Thayer. Immediately after the
ceremony the newlyweds, accompanied
by party of their friends, drove to
Lime Springs where MIR. and Mrs.
Richards took the train for Sacramento
Cal., where they will make their future
home.
The bride and groom are of the best
of Cresco's young people, both having
lived the greater share of their lives
here and leave behind them a host of
friends who wish them every happiness
and prosperity in their new life; SEN
timent in which the Plain Dealer joins.
On Saturday morning, June 10th, at
the Baptist parsonage, in the pres
ence of few friends, the pastor, Rev.
J. A. Petit, united in marriage Mr..
Clark H. Jennison and Miss Efie Ford,
both of Riceville, Ia.
These we'll known and highly respec-
ted young people will begin their mar
iied life on their farm II miles north
east of Riceville, with the best wishes
of host of friends.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Wanted

Wanted
Horses to pasture, $500 for season.
VIM. O'Brien,
4l-tf Cresco, Ia., Rt. l.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22

For Sale.
Home grown white seed corn, So. 25
per bushel, at farm on Vernon road or
at Gllchrist elevator. John F. Daley.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-06-22
Lydon's Horses

If you are interested in raising good
horses come and see our stations. We
can suit you in any class Of horse,
Percheron, Belgian, French Draft,
English Shire, Clyde Hackney or a high
bred trotter. We have four horses that
can carry four tons. Give US the pleas
ure of showing them to you at our
barn four blocks south of city water
works on Vernon road.
39-tf M. P. LYDoN,
Cresco, Iowa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-14
FOR KEEPING MILITIA.
Universal Training to Be Reported Ad-
yersely.

Washington, Feb l4.--An agreement
was reached by the House committee on
military affairs yesterday to recommend
continuance for one year OF the National
Guard system, and to report adversely
on the bills providing for universal mil
itary training. 1t was felt that the crit
icism of the volunteer system has been
unjust, and that the National Guard
has not been given sufficient time to
prove its value. AS result OF this de-
cision Congressman Richard 0lney, I'd,
of Massachusetts,, win make speech in
the House, probably to-day, when the
Plattsburg section of the military APP
preparation bill is reached, advocating
universal training. He will favor service
of from eight to twelve months for all
men between the ages of Is and FL years.
Mr.. 0lney is of the opinion that the
Chamberlain bill, which was recently re.
ported favorably in the Senate, or any
other universal training bill, has very
little chance OF passing the House, but
he will make his speech nevertheless,
because of his firm belief that universal
training is necessary. One of the main
German drives has been to divide Amer
lean opinion on all preparedness meas
ures One effect of the pacitists' activi-
ties is shown by the action of the com.
mittee yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-14
.VILLISTAS
NEAR BORDER
Six Miles to South a Band
of Thirty En-
camps
CAMP FIRES VISIBLE
TO BORDER PATROL
Carranza Officials Declare
They Are Active Along
the Border

Columbus, n. NJ, Feb. a. Villa troop
are camped at Palomas, six miles eoutl
of the border. their eampfres beini
visible to American soldiers. Cowboy
reported there were 80 armed and mount
ed men in the band. A fleet of aero
planes with observers from the first aer,
squad, stationed here, will skirt the Dor
der to look over the bandits.
While General Francisco Murguia is
engaging the main body OF Villa troops
near Santa Rosalia, 100 miles south oil
Chihuahua City, his brother, General
Jose Murguia, is gathering 800 men in
Juarez with a view to attacking the reb-
els in the territory vacated by the Amer
lean expedition. In addition to the Juar-
ez garrison of 800, General Murguia has
received reinforeements of 800 and ex-
poets two more troop trains soon from
Chihuahua City.
Five hundred Chinese refugees from
Mexico protested Monday against the
contemplated plan of deporting them TO
Juarez. Their leaders said that Villa
was expected to attack Juarez and that
all Chinese would be executed if he cap
tured the town. The protest has been
forwarded to the Chinese minister in
Washington. United States immigration
officials said arrangements have been
made at Ell Paso to give asylum to Chin
ese if the Mexican town Is attacked.
Six cowboys were arrested and 500
head OF cattle seized by Mexican author
tiles Monday. An official message from
Major Patricio Garcia of the Mexican
border patrol said the men were trying
TO drive the cattle across the border
without paying duty. He and his force
Of so were attacked twice by large
party of American and Mexican COW
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-14
REIGNED AS CHINESE
KING MANY MONTHS
American Helps to Drive Out Pirates
and is Made
Ruler.

San Francisco, Feb liking Francis
of Wanshein, Szechuen province, China,
has Just arrived here from the Orient
on the liner Shinyo Maru
year ago he was merely Francis
G. Prescott of Boston, manager of the
Standard Oil company properties in
Wanshein, remote district of north
western China. In that district he
reigned as king for several moons.
During the revolution which followed
the death of Yuan Shi-kai," he said,
pirates and rebels began arriving at
Wanshein in droves and the regular off
Gals fled. OF course | had to protect
our company's property.
"The people soon began to gather at
my Office and we arranged for the de-
Tense OF the province. We saved the
town. The people got an idea I did 1t
and they made me ruler. Maybe they
didn't call me king, but that's what it
amounted to. They gave me beautiful
palace worth 100000 TO live in, held
procession and wanted to kill few peo-
pie for my benefit
"0n one occasion when Victor Muir.
dock visited me they wanted to have
an execution or two in honor Of his ar.
rival"
After the pirates and rebels had been
driven off and quiet had been
the regular officials returned,
said Prescott, and he succeeded in con-
vincing the people that he didn't want to
be ruler.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-14
THIRD POTATO FIRE
MAKES LOSSES IN
10 DAYS $500, 900
Two Blazes at Maysville Siding, Me-, and
Another Near Houlton, Destroy
Costly Food Product.

Presque Isle, Me-, Feb. l4---Four build
ings, in which were stored 10000 bar
rels of potatoes, valued at present mar
ket prices at upwards of $4,000, were
destroyed by fire at Maysville Siding,
near here, yesterday. Eighteen thous-
and barrels of potatoes were lost in a
similar fire near here Monday. About
ten days ago fire at Houlton de-
stroyed potatoes valued at $4,000.
In addition to the potatoes fifty tons
of fertilizer was burned yesterday, max.
ing the total loss on the buildings and
their contents nearly 100000. The New
son & Mcleod Co., of Boston owned
nearly half of the potatoes. The blaze
started in loaded Bangor g. Aroostook
railroad freight car, it was said.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-14
is AUSTRIA PRE-
PAIRING TO BREAK
WITH WILSON?
Departure of Baroness Zwiedinek Indi-
cative of This, 1t is
Thought

Washington, Feb. 4.--Baronness
Zwiedirek, wife of the charge OF the
Austro Hungarian embassy, has made
arrangements 10 depart from the United
States with Count and Countess Berns-
torff and the German embassy staff. In
some quarters the departure of the wife
of the charge was regarded as signif-
can't, in view OF the status OF relations
between the United States and Austro-
Hungary,
AT the embassy, however, it was said
that the baroness simply was taking ad
vantage of what seemed to be safe
to return to Austria, where
her children are.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-14
COMMITTEE KILLS 1T.
"Pork Barrel" or River and Harbor Bill
Beaten.

Washington, Feb. l4.--The river and
harbor bill, dubbed the "Pork Barrel" is
defeated. This became known yester-
day, following the filing of the minori-
ty report from the commerce commit
tee by Senator Kenyon. The bill carries
nearly S40,00o,000. A minority of the
committee recommends $25,000,O00.
Opponents of the bill have prepared
to defeat it by filibuster in the closing
days of the session ii necessary and
there is every indication they viii be
able to do so, forcing compromise of
about S25, 100000, the figure provided for
in the minority report.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-14
NAVAL BILL
PASSES HOUSE
The Bill Now Goes to the
Senate for Consid-
Grafton
BILL APPROPRIATES
1869, 900,
Pork Barrel" or River and
Harbor Bills Is Beaten
in Committee

Washington, Feb. l4.--The naval ap.
preparation bill, aggregating $3e9O0O 600,
including administration emergency
amendments Tor communicating of ship
yards and munitions plants, if necessary,
and acquisition of basic patents of air
craft, was passed yesterday by the
House. The bill now goes to the Senate.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-14

itching OF the rectum, short dry cough. grind
ing Of the teeth. little red points sticking out
on tongue, starting during sleep, slow fever.
II you see any of these symptoms in your
child. don't lose another minute. but get =
bottle of DR., Trie's Elixir. the Family Lsxa-
tive and Worm ExpelIer.
Mrs. Norrat Of Houston. Texas, writes: II
would not be without Or. Trues Elixir in
my home" No better laxative made for young
or old. At all dealers, 3se. SOC and 100 Write
information. Nn/ u. I tll4eLI
Auburn, Me.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-14
Ready for Creditors.
tor coughed gravely.

The doctor coughed gravely.
II am sorry to tell you," he said, look
ing down at the man in the bed, that
there is no doubt you are suffering from
smallpox"
The patient turned on his pillow and
looked up at his wife.
Julia" he said, in faint voice, "if
any of my creditors call, tell them that
at last / am in position to give them
something Exchange.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-14
THAT LIVER is NO GOOD

that is so lazy II let's the skin do part
of it's work. The skin turns yellow
doing it. Such liver unsets the whole
system. Take Hoods Pills, they put
the liver to work; best for biliousness,
yellowness. constipation. Do not fri
tate nor gripe. Price 25c., of druggists
or C. i. Hood Co.. Lowell. Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1917-02-14
An Open Secret.

81 have never yet mastered the art of
getting rich without working"
Neither have Il but I know all about
working without getting rich. Boston
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