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The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
GREAT SALT LAKE.
Its Water 10 Saline Simply Because Il
Has No Outlet,

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Great Salt lake has no outlet The
Jordan river. which enters 1t from the
south. Is the outlet of Utah lake. Bear
river. coming from the north. carries
the outflow from Bear lake. The wa
ters Of Utah and Bear lakes and OF
Jordan and Bear rivers are fresh, and
so is the water OF Weber river. the
third great tributary Of Great Salt
lake. but the lake into which the three
rivers flow is saline. 1t is saline be-
cause 1t has no outlet.
The fresh waters of the rivers con-
tain some saline matter. but the guam
tity is too small to be discovered by
taste
As stated by the chemist, In parts
per million. the quantity seems minute.
but when account Is taken OF the total
volume Of water brought by the
streams to the lake in a year their bur
den of saline matter Is found To he
really great. amounting annn.. To
more than 10000 tons.
Year by year and century by century
the water which they pour into the
lake is evaporated. but the dissolved
solids cannot escape in that way and
therefore remain.
They have accumulated until the
lake water is approximately saturated.
holding nearly as much mineral matter
MS It can retain In solution. The lake
contains over 5000. 100000 tons Of COM
mon salt and 9OO.OOO.OOO tons Of glau-
Der salt Sodium sulphate) as well as
other mineral matter.-New York Tcle.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31

Each dollar OF this gold that Is com
ing In" explained the financier of the
breakfast table. means a potential
credit expansion of between 81 and Sc
But when his wife took his words
seriously and had three new hats
charged he said that women couldn't
understand the simplest things in
money matters.-New York Mall.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
SATURDAY. MARCH 81. 1917
Loyalty Of the Germans

No more remarkable phenomenon
has been observed In the course Of
the war than the loyalty Of Germans
every where to the government Of the
empire. 1t is heartening therefore to
know that there Is a great wealth OF
German blood In this country. So fine
a thing is loyalty that time and again
it has led good men to stand by bad
kings and bad causes. Though the 10y
alists were wrong the romantic world
has said that they were rightly wrong.
Maybe 1t is to the credit of the Ger
mans then, that they have shown .
flrmcr loyalty to the kaiser than the
average native-b born American would
be able to render to his government.
The average person Is critical and
querulous person. He may be for his
country right or wrongtn time Of war,
but he would hardly go SO far as to
stand for a government whose savage
deeds outraged mankind.
The loyalty Of Germans seems all
the more remarkable when we con-
slider the nature Of the government
which they have supported. 1t Is but
a modification OF the ancient Oriental
despotism. AS Lisle March Philips
points out In his scholarly work,
Europe Unbound" the Prussian
ideal of government is the old Orient
al ideal; and hence the war is really
a war of Eastern against Western
ideas, and In its inward motives II is
waged to determine whether higher
or lower philosophy of life should pre-
side over the future of the race. In
other words. the struggle of ideas be-
hind the material struggle Of the war
is struggle of liberty against author
ity OF democracy against that eight
zenith century Toryism that provoked
both the French and American revo-
lutions.
And so the people Of Germany,
drugged by their war lords, in their
pas. tomato love Of the Fatherland
have stood firmly behind their bosses
the bureaucrats-and SO standing
have supported principles never be-
fore espoused by civilized people,
the principles Of Won Bernhardt
which are quite as abhorrent rs those
which were enunciated by Nicholas
Machiavelli to please his lord and
master Cesare Borgia. How fortunate
for our German fellow-citizens then,
that they have at length come to see
how far the war lords OF the Father
land were prepared to go to save their
own bacon! How fortunate that they
should now see to what extent those
war lords would moralize as well rs
mobilize to their own advantage.
Wonde rfully efficient in war, the
German government isamazingiy In
efficient in morals and in all that
most deeply concerns the relations OF
men. AS II result the rulers of Ger
many have made out a case against
themselves before the bar of the
worlds opinion. OF what advantage
to the people. one is inclined to ask.
would 1t be merely to win the war?
AS people the Germans have been
wronged as no people has ever been
w:onged before In the history of civ
ilization. Tho Germans OF this coun-
try are therefore to be felicitated.-
Town Talk.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
MisdsaIs.

SilIicus-Love is game in which
Cupid deals the cards. Cynicum-Then
why does he SO often deal from the
bottom Of the deck?-Philadelphia Rec
ord.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
1ha RuIina Paasion.

Mrs. Bargains What is the next
train for Winterville? Clerk - Two
forty. madam. Mrs B.-Make II two
thirty eight and I'll take it.-New York
World.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = ISOLATED
TRACT

PUBLIC LAND SALE
Department OF the interior. L. $. Land Oil'ce ut
Gienwood Springs. Colorado. March IL 1917.
Notice Is hereby given that. rs directed by
the Commissioner Of the General Land Once.
under provisions Of Sec 24I5 X. s.. pursuant
to the application of Stephen g. Steinmetz OF
Meeker, Colorado. Serial No. 0lO5s6, we will Of
fer at public sale, to the highest bidder, but
at not less than fl.15 per acre, ut I0:45 o'clock
a. M. on the 9Th day OF May. 1917. next at
this Office. the following tract Of land: Lot u,
Sec u TplN. X 80 W. 9Th p. NJ.
The sale will not he kept open. but viii be
declared closed when those present at the hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max
inR the highest bid will be required to immedi-
Ately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof.
Any persons claiming adversely the above
described hand are advised to file their claims.
or objections on or before the time designated
for sale. ID. q. WEfAND. Register.
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The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
Mistaken.

Patience-You say he married under
a misapprehension? Patrice-ies: he
thought he understood women.-fon-
kers Statesman.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior U. s. Land Once al
Glenwood Springs, Colo. March ., 1917.
NOTICE Is hereby given that AlonzO
Meyer of Meeker, Colorado who, on April
u, 1910. made Homestead Entry Serial No
O42T0, for sell nel4, Sec 4; VIZ nwI4 and nwh1
swL. Sec s. Up 2 s, II 50 W, 9th = N, has filed
notice of intention to make Final Five-year
Proof. to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed. before Henry J. Hay, U. y. Commits
sioner, at Meeker, Colorado. on the 2lst day Of
April, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Martin X. Slifka, Charles Fulton. N. Luther
Wilson and Joseph l.. Wiley. all of Meekcr,
Colorado
DC. wEYAND.
mlO-a7 Register.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31

Maybe onr flag has disappeared
from the Pacific, but the Pacific Mail
Steamship Co. earned So per cent last
year, flag or n flag, says coast pa
per.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31

When you fall in love with . pretty
face, you have to take the rest Of the
girl with 1t. So you might ss we'll see
that the pretty face is attached to
corn fed shape and get all tho girl that
10 coming to you.-Luke McLuke.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
How to Prevent Group

When the child il subject to attacks
of Group, see to it that he eats a light
evening meal, as an overloaded stom-
sch may bring on an attack, also
watch for the first symptom-hoarse-
ness, and give Chamberlain Cough
Remedy IS soon. rs the child becomes
hoarse. ObtAinable everywhere.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION = ISOLATED
TRACT

LAND ShtE
Department of the Interior. Z. :. Land ONCE at
Glcnwood Springs, Colo. March Il. 1917.
NOTICE Is hereby given that. rs directed by
the Commissioner of the General Land once.
under provisions Of Sec. 2t55. X: ). pursuant to
the application Of Owen J. Aldrich OF Grtnd
Junction, Colorado, Serial No. OlUEsN we will OF.
fer at public SALE to the highest bidder. but ri
not less than 500 per acre. ut lob O'Clock 4.
M. on the Sth day Of May 1917. next. at this Of
ice, the following tract Of land: Lots ~ and y
Sec q, Lots q and "a, Sec n, Tp3 n, X W w,
9Th p. n.
The sale will not he kept open. but will he
declared closed when those present at The hour
named have ceased bidding. The person max.
ing the highest bid will he required TO immcd-
lately pay to the Receiver the amount thereof
Any persOns claiming adversely the above
described land are advised to file their claims.
or objections, on or before the time DESIGNATED
for sale. D. q. wEYAND, Register.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Non-Coal Land
Department of the Interior. u $. Land Office nj
Glenwood Springs. Colo. March 2, 1917.
NOTICE Is hereby given that John F. Mich
OILS Of Mecker. Colorado, who, on May l, lDli.
made Presumption Declaratory Statement. Scr
nek, Sec. s. TIP - S, n ~ ", 9Th P N. has tiled
notice of intention to make Final Presumption
Proof, to establish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Henry J. Hay. U. s. Commits
sioner. at Meeker, Colorado, on the 2lst day of
April 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Henry Fl. Carver, Dawson W. Black, Samuel
G. Carey and Jake Carver, all of Meekcr. Colo
DC. wEYAND.
mI0alt Register.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31

The best thing about n pitcher OF
ice water is the music it makes when
it is being carried up the stairs and
along the hall.-Luke McLuke.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
A SEA pIRGE.

"ULL fathom five thy father lies:
OF his bones are coral made:
Those are pearls that were his
II eyes.
Nothing of him that doth fade
But doth suffer a sea change
Into something rich and strange.
Sea nymphs hourly ring his knell.
Hank. now l hear them
Ding, dong, bell!
Shakespeare.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
IN THE MOONLIGHT.


WE sat in the perfect moonlight:
w The stars were dim and rare.
And above us the elm trees rustled
In the waves of the cool night air.
EHROM the olives and vineyard near US
The kiou owl plaintively cried.
And away DER the misty hollows
Its mate with a wall replied.
THE peasant sang in the distance.
The watchdog barked at the star,
And the clack of the cradles beating the
hemp
Came faint from the farms afar.
WE talked of the times of our child.
w hood.
OF the days forever flown.
OF their games and their jests and their
sorrows
And the p'symars We had known;
A ND then there came DER US silence.
"A While the expresses sighed overhead,
And, dreaming we sat and listened
To the voices of the dead.
william wstmors story.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31

Life is not dated merely By year,
Events are sometimes the best ,alsn-
dars. Lord Beaconsneid.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31

To have what we want is riches,
but to be able to do without is power.
Geo. Mcdonald.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31

They are getting SO plentiful that
rytime you say anything against
fools you offend nine out of ten OF
YOUR auditors.-Luke McLuke.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
THE WHITE GRAPE.

THERE'S Grape of white a-flut-
ter
On the door across the street.
And the children pass It by
With tifnid feet.
THERE'S a whisper in the hall
way
And a silence on the stair.
And there isn't any laughter
Anywhere.
A Nd behind the blinds
"A a mother. with choked breath.
Has learned that love must do
The will of death.
Unidentified.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31
WIND AND WAVE.

Oh, when hear at sea
" The water on our Ice
I fancy that hear the wind
That combs my hemlock tree.
RUT when beneath the tree
- listen eagerly.
seem to hear the rushing wave
I heard far out at sea.
Charles Warren Stoddard.
The Meeker herald., 1917-03-31

BROMO-FEBRIN will cure your
cold. Try it. At ES.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Loyalty in Creseo.

Following the receipt by Mayor
Barker Of q letter from Governor
Harding stating that about 1000 men
are needed in Iowa for the National
Guards to meet the immediate needs
for troops, a preliminary patriotic
meeting was called last Saturday after
noon, and although but slight notice
Of the meeting could be given, some
martial music by>a drum corps headed
BY Rev. G. W.. Burgess, a veteran Of
the civil war, called out crow which
filed the court room to overf1owing.
Mayor Barker stated the object Of
tie meeting and was followed by Capt.
Dunn. Of the Regulars. who is in the
city visiting his parents. by c. w.
Reed, who is quite familiar with militia
matters, and by Rev Burgess. As I
result of the meeting, four persons
signided their willingness to enlist.
Arequest was made for recruiting
officer from Mason City, and on Tues
day Lieutenant Mann arrived and
talked over qualifications with several
who were interested in enlisting, but
for one reason or another age, mar
riage or physical disqualifcations. no
recruits were made. We are told that
several who would consider seriously
enlistment for active service and for
the term Of the existing engagement,
do not feel the appeal to enlist in an
organization not yet called into active
service. and with an enlistment for
three years in the Guards and three
years in addition as reserve.
Patriotism and loyalty is at high
pitch here, the flag being displayed in
most Of the business places and resi-
dences Of the town.
Shall Cresco Observe Loyalty Day ?
All over the nation preparations are
being made to observe Loyalty Day"
on April 18th, the date of the anniver-
.sary of Paul Revere's ride. The ex-
ercises take the form of parade, with
martial music. singing of patriotic
songs and . patriotic address by some
speaker. Shall Cresco be the only
town in this vicinity to neglect to
observe this day? The time is short
but ! committee of our citizens can
arrange very creditable celebration
If action is taken At once.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Annual Fire Department Election.

Annual Fire Department Election.
At the annual meeting of the Cresco
Fire Department last Friday evening
the following officers were elected:
Chief-A. B. Converse.
Asst Chief-R. H. Hughes.
Electrician Harry Reynolds.
A committee was appointed to con-
fer with city council to-take relative
steps to procure new equipment for
the department.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
The Great Reno Comedy Co.

At the ''Cresco. is doing what they
said they would. Keeps the audience
laughing ali the time. The Irish con1-
edian and the soubrette kept the en-
tire audience in an uprosr all the time
they were on the stage. The dancing
was extra good. The exposure Of
Spiritualism was q mysterious act that
kept one wondering. It was q yell. The
member Of the committee who took the
trip to Ghostville certainly was made
I believer in spirits and one of our
leading citizens seemed to be . be-
liever also from what happened to him
when he took bis coat off. Mrs. Reno
in her National dances in wooden shoes
can sure 60 some, bestlady dancer ever
seen here. Reno with his magic tricks
kept them laughing and guessing. The
antics Of the boys on the stage was ex-
tremely funny and all in Ill this is one
of the best shows that has been here in
many day, and should be seen by ev-
eryone that enjoys good laugh. ADV.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Death Of Arthur Walters.

Arthur Rudolph Walters, son of
William and Minnie Walters, was born
on Sept. II, 1879, and without :
moments warning was stricken to un-
consciousness on Monday evening at
about FIVE O'Clock and passed away on
Tuesday morning, April 10, 1917, with
out recovering consciousness.
Mr.. Walters was reared on farm
north of town and on Aug. 80, 1905.
was united in marriage to Matilda
Michel. To this union was born three
children, Leota, Hazel and Russell.
About four years ago, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walters moved to Cresco to live and
have since made this city their home.
His sudden death was q great shock
to his circle of friends and to his many
relatives.
Besides the faithful wife, he leaves
to mourn his loss the three children
mentioned, nine brothers and three sis
tiers, an aged father, and large num-
Der Of other relatives, with large
circle Of friends.
The funeral was held from the Con-
gregational Church in charge of the
wife's pastor, Rev. Will Kirwin, and
interment was made at Oak Lawn
Cemetery.
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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
For Sale.

16O acres of clay loan soil, 120 acres
cleared, of which IS acres are under
cultivation, balance in mixed timber.
Spring creek runs through place which
could be stocked with trout. Barn Sex
0feet. Hay shed and silo built in the
barn, water also. House 80 feet
square, FIVE rooms on first floor, second
floor part finished. Machine shed,
granary. hog house, corn crib and some
other small buildings, r. F. D. and
telephone. Three quarters of q mile
to school and three miles to good town
on 500 line. Price $1,000, 5000 cash
down, balance on time at 6 per cant.
This offer is only good until May 1st,
1917. For further information write
to owner
Chas. G. Peterson. Siren, Wis,
Rt. /, Box 76.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
To Enforce Lq1alty.

Sheriff Ferrie and Marshal Flick ire
in receipt of letters from the u. S.
Marshal in this district calling upon
them to watch and report all persons
suspected of disloyalty to the United
States. Societies and persons inclined
to German sympathy are to be watch
ed closely. Since this order was is
sued two or three well known citizens
Of German birth have either volunt arily
o. at the.rsquest Of officials called On
the county officials to affirm their loy-
atty to the American flag.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13

At special, meeting Of Friends in
Council on Tuesday. April 10th, pre-
liminary arrangements were made to
organize for Red Cross work. It is
hoped that all the women of Cresco
and vicinity will cooperate. Com
mittees from the churches and other
organizations will be invited to meet
with the Club to complete the orgsniza-
ton, >.s
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
CRESCO HOWARD COUNTY, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 49, 1917
Postmasters Is Recruiting Officers.

Postmasters Is Recruiting Officers.
A. S. Burleson, Postmaster General,
under date of April 9th, issued an order
that Postmasters will cooperate to the
fullest extent with recruiting officers
Of the Army and Navy in carrying out
the provisions of the law which consti-
tutes postmasters as recruiting officers.
In pursuance Of this order, announce
that am prepared to report the names
Of all applicants for enlistment in the
regular army to the recruiting station
at Davenport, and all applicants for
navy enlistments I'd the station at Min
nespolis. If . sufficient number of
applicants present themselves, . re-
cruiting officer will visit Cresco and
give applicants . preliminary examin-
alton and conduct them to q permanent
recruiting Office. In all cases where an
applicant is examined and accepted by
q member Of the Army recruiting
party, all expense Of transportation
will be borne by the government.
A full file Of letters explanatory Of
requirements for acceptance in both
branches is at the Cresco Post Office,
and I will be glad to give oil interested
any information in my possession.
The government pays to the Post
master the sum of $500 for each
recruit secured by him, but as my
motives in securing enlistments are far
from mercenary, should any enlist
ments be made through this Office. I
will donate the bonus to local Red
Cross organization. if there be one,
and if not to some other relief work.
: s....e. F. D. MEAD, p. M.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Baptist Church.

Regular services will be held next
Sunday at the Baptist Church. The
pastor will begin series of sermons
on the PARALLELS of Our Lord. Subject
for morning, 'The Wheat and The
Tares." Evening theme, IF We Neg
lect, What?" sl
Our Rally Day in S. S. was sue
cess. We noticed several strangers in
our congregations. Come again, you
are always welcome. Come and hear
the gospel Of Gods Grace. which alone
can save. 81 ..,..... ~. =
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
A Novel Use for Condeusers.

The telephone condensers manufac-
tured by A. L. Peterson are put to
many uses, but one Of the most novel
is their use in a prod made at Ft.
Worth, Texas by the Electric Animal
Prod Pole Co. to whom large ship
ment of condensers was made one day
this week.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Fasners Attention.

For 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
opt, for such q separator you shoulA
call on Andrew Smith, Cresco3 ~.
Phone 267. 3.tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Notice.

The ladies of St. Joseph's parish will
give a card party in the St. Joseph's
hall, Monday evening, April 10th. Card
playing will commence at $3.50 sharp.
Luncheon at 1890. After luncheon
grab bags will be passed around. Lots
Of fun. Don't miss it. Everybody
over IA years Of age is cordially in
yited.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Prompt Insurance Payment.

Among the insurance policies written
on the burned primary building was
one for $17OO in the North British Mer-
camille, by E. kR. Thompson. 1t was
the first one to be paid, MIR. Thompson
receiving q check for the amount
twelve days after the loss occurred.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Grace Epi,copal Church.

Services Sunday, April 18th, at 10:45
a. M, and 500 p. m. ,laG ."..
The Right Rev. Theodore N. Morris
on, Bishop Of Iowa, will preach and ad-
minister the sacrament Of ,confrma-
tion to q class on Monday, April 18th
at 8 p. m. The public cordially in
vlted.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Wheel Hoes and Repair Work.

Wheel Hoes and Repair Work.
am located in the old Wentworth
shop next to o. X. Hotel for the manu.
facture and sole of wheel hoes-the
best On the market. See samples at
Petersen's hardware store. Also plow
work and repairing.
34-t3 C.. GERMAN.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Montana Excursion,.

From Leroy, Mimi, to the famous
Smith River Valley country, Montana.
Special land seekers rates every week
day. For information, write u. L.
Stillwell, Immigration Agent, Leroy,
MINI. 34.tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Adventist Notes.

Sabbath School will be held next
Sunday as usual at 2 o'clock, followed
by the quarterly meeting. Prayer
meeting Tuesday and Friday EVENING"
at 7:45. Everybody come. Y
F. w. Meyer, Pastor.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
Three BIZ DAYS.

Il You are cordially invited to attend
tie Ola Time COFFEE Demonstration
April IL, l3, IA 1t the Glass e Herold
Store.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-04-13
SD Pakatloes

a Gsnuine Red River Chics. For te-
livery IN March. Order now and be
sure Of your seed. NJ. M.Graf. 13-tf