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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
Ripping Rhymes
BY WALT MASON
REMUNERATION

When the winters done with snow :
ing. and the vernal winds are blowing,
and the husbandman is hoeing, hoeing
in the fertile glen, cast of the robes
of sadness, and l whoop around with
gladness, with a JOY akin to madness,
for I'm feeling young again. In the
winter l am weeping for the rheuma-
tiz is creeping up and down my sys-
tenn, keeping me SO sore swear aloud :
then | seem an ancient geezer, feel as
tho I'd lived when Caesar fell beneath
the snickersneezer OF the locoed Brutus
crowd In the wintertime totter. like
a sheep that's led to slaughter. wishing
death would bring his swatter and re-
move me from the scene; nothing then
my gloom can break up, nothing then
my soul can shake up, and do moi
even wake up when you talk OF gaso-
lene. But when frost's farewell is spok-
en- and the birds have brought the to-
ken that old winters grip is broken
when thru woodland. glade and deli
orioles and wrens are winging, and the
joyous catbird's singing. and the now
ers from earth are sprinsing. then you
ought to hear me yell. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
"a, s4,t. Police,

The state Of Ee- York has great
farming regions. thousands OF scat
tered settlements without police pro-
lection. You may travel for hours IN
an automobile, as the criminal often
does at night. on excellent lonely
roads. and see no officer OK the law.
The amateur constable for the town
ship, the sheriff for the county, are
a mostly futile majesty OF the law.
ancient forms against criInc with an
the modern conveniences. In no
Mans Land. Alsatia OF the yeggman'
the tramp, the nomad, the ise,en
iaborer OF season freed from the
wholesome. fear Of the rural police In
mis- own country, theft, robbery, bur.
glary. arson, a frequent agricultural
crime OF malice. diversified Win
murder. go on unchecked. their per-
petrators undetected- Children ana
women walk ia fsaSa !, !.
PenuSyyvanta long put - wife
these things. In 1905 she saMe g
h.- .enses. She then estaplished he'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
ahps III Seolk6 WK.d cehoe ees.l kas
The SPRING SUIT.

The spring suit is a gift from a
man to his wife which makes woman
more contented with her husband
and vice versa.
Nothing illustrates the reckless ex-
travagance which dominates this age
more clearly than the refusal Of wo-
man to be satisfied with one suit Of
clothes year. What Is more revolt
ing to the mild and humane instincts
OF the average husband than to be
obliged to buy a box -pleated spring
suit for his wife with $19.75 which
he had saved for a fishing trip? This
practice, which is growing to alarm
ing proportions. is making 1t more
and more difficult for dressy hus-
band to spend all his salary on fancy
vests and 50 neckties
1t is getting so In some quarters that
husbands who have no will power are
not only obliged to pay for the spring
suit. but in many instances are forced
to help pick 1t out. II Is q painful
thing to see a detected. woe-begone
husband dragged into the suit depart
ment by an eNuberant wife. with the
idea OF getting something classy for
S'S"'Ns oHo etiSiA NC SohpSiiCu " SiiOorS
between a damask boulevard velvet
at $40 and another one just like it, II
we had law in this country prohib-
iting clerks In the suit department
from showing anything over SIS to
wives who are accompanied by their
husbands how much brighter this
world would be
The spring suit is so constructed
that it can not be worn after it is four
weeks old wi.nout creating comment.
and this is due 20 the pernicious sys-
tenn Of exposing summer suits in the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
WHAT DO We KNOW or lCKl7

Years ago enc Of The "deestric!i
school teachers" started something ii
4 school "bac2, home" He proposed tc
| teach geography from the schoo!
house oul. 50 the school began with
the school district and mapped il, TOOK
in ,he township and me county and
the state Ihat term making maps ard
noting on them Inc products OF each
section. Then !: went on 10 the coun
try and finally 10 general map OF
the world Somehow that information
stuck II was also fun. II was alive
because i was concrete and not ao-
s1ract- Perhaps II wasn't in accord
with Professor Somebody's Theory but
there are those living today who To-
cate instantly in then minds he sec
ION o. Illinois designated by the name
| Of a county and principal town and re-
| tain q mental vision Of how the mar
Of the T.. s. A looked when the schoo,
got thru with Il
: little press clipping sent out Tor
the 1se OF Iowa newspapers BY the
state historical society suggests that
| Z We were TO take term 10 study
history from the county seat ourwards
we'd know a great deal Of Iowa history
| when ne got thru and greatly 10 our
advantage. The fact is that school
! oov and citizen We are pretty thor
ough.y ignoran; Of Iowa history. One
Of th= things We fall to realize is tina!
his was considered the frontier wilder
ness within the lifetime Of an aged
nan. Here's the clipping referred 10:
L-ss -han eighty years ago Iowa was
! Z region comp ratEvely unknown, alIao
/ :. vas even then rapidly becoming
/ settled Tbs fact is emphasized in
/ ii;,!e book written by John B. New
| hall and published in lS4I, which is in
| ;ae library II the State Historical So
cis-y q. Iowa City. Situated as, it IS
ro-1h Of Missouri, and On the western
shore Of me Mississippi" ne wrote
| ii has been somewhat q singular 1aci
1 ma many -44LSa--C-.AL i'-DH+c -"%A' = ~-N1
totally ignorant Of the geographical
position Of the territory Of Iowa True
! they had heard OF some Of our prorni-
lent cities and towns, but 1t was diff
! cult 70 persuade them that these
| flourishing points were vest OF tins
| Mississippi The limits Of their yistor
seemed bounded BY this mighty river
| ard they associated no ideas OF
| civilized country beyond. On the 4tt
| Of July, 1888, the act of congress tool
| effect organizing the territory OF Iowa
when we were disconnected from WIS
consn. And then arose the query
Wner-- is Iowa? So rapid was its in
crease. and 50 sudden had been its or
ganiza ton. that the great mass OF thu
people seemed TO have been uncon'
| sclous Of its existence. And when tolt
! that the west side of the river con
| tanned a greater population than WIS
| conson proper. 1t produced exclama'
| tons Of establishment"
Run oyer In your mind, Mr.. Ord
nary Citizen, the historical facts yol
! have collected az to your own state, IT
| progress and the lives Of those Wh'
were first hands in the making 0
| Iowa Schools or clubs Or averag
! Individual, how much do we reali!
know of Iowa? How mucn ou1ht
| 20 know?
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
STUDYING THE GREAT LESSON.

Harvey Ingham. editor Of the Des
Mcines Register spoke last evening 10
the Sea-chNgh, Club in Marshautown.
il Was th@ latest - several engage
ulents ne mas dued in MarshallIown
with one and another audience. Mar
shaL,own aas acquired Harvey Ing
ham as habit. Mr.. Inghara, !: would
appear. has also the Marshalitown
IA bit He seems 70 Ike to come u
MarshallIown as well as MarshantoTn
likes 10 have him come. The relations
between the man and the community
have grown 20 he personal They like
each other. There are Two men who
hay grown thus c.ose 70 the Marshall
;owu heart ard who can command a
crowded house on the shortest an
nouncement-Dr Edward a Steiner
and Harvey Insharn.
There's reas 7. Both men come
carrying al ideaiism, neither with
special plea for any class or interest
The topic OF both is the general wei
care They are prophets Of the COM
mon people without regard 70 race or
color And so. W. who believe much
thai W refuse to practice, delight il
them because whatever men may do
under the pressure OF self interest or
environment, all men love truth and
the only lasting foundation under gov
ernmeHts and society IS the common
welfare and Inc square deal for all men
without distinction except that all
men are human and endowed with
certain !naLenab.e rights. Those VINO
plead boldly me cause Of the common
RS may meet opposition Tut hey al
3 avs w!1 -=spec; and MAKE place zor
themselves il mer's hears And atce-
al : said ard done i i better % ..
loved and trusted -aaa To oe a,.cg gov
e-nc- OF president
Steiner nay coun; as one q MS
achievements the Institution q. ,ae
Ssa-ca,.gh. C.1o I. Ma-saaI.oH-- {
club hat o1=-s every SPEAKER TIE X
most freedom Of expression, wherein
discussion g aacran.nel=d ~ -u.ss or
convention. u hzz ..vsd and =-own
and 5o-oe t-u!c n c.T.c oeI;s-1=1; and
a-e- citizenship Ta= speaker % las
evening expressed zs-oniSament al me
average attendance Il tze year Just
closed ard remarked ;LaI such a. a.
tendaoce II scch club n q city Of
100, $40 world b. considered as ex-
crzo-dnary. How great the inference
Of that organization. l-1s 6+=n gpac the
progress o. v1-s city .c1ard q greater
and 6ne- community and q better TOWN.
70 1--we IN IS a0- % 3e -eckonsd IN ag-
ures, nut the .dealizn nour:shed at
the Searchl.gh NAY be traced il a
hundred radiators thu me lie and
TIE lives Of NarzhaltoTn-
The program committee Of the club
can ind much for rs guidance in the
character Ct the addresses offered from
TINE 10 TING Dy such men az Iagham
and Steirer. They bring taat for which
the average man ts hungry, wide out
Iook OF lie thar includes humanity.
That liz the lesson Of today as i vas
the lesson Of al the yesterdays and
VIII be Ia= lesson Il all the toncrrows
Il is the great problem in which all
uaen III I'll ciaszeg are interested stu
dents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

coo are enrolled in the United States.
In Great Britain, France and other
warning countries the youngsters Of
this organization have demonstrated
the utility Of their training by giving
effective aid in assisting the police,
guarding bridges aqueducts and rail.
ways. aiding the coast guard and help
ing to care for the III and the wounds
ed.
England may we'll thank the day
when General Baden Powell initiated
the boy scout movement in that CONN
try. 1t was in 1909 that the hero Of
Mafeking launched the. movement
which was destined to spread like
wildfire. Ernest Thompson Seton, the
author and artist. shares with General
Baden Powell the honor OF having or
iginated this world vide society Of
boya
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
Masonic Meetings
always welcome.

MARSHALL LODGE, No. 1903 A. F. 6
A. M.-Special communication. Mos1
In Second degree Friday. April D. ~
a. M, John w. Wells. secretary; " 10
II. Steiner. ". NJ.
sleNET CHAPTER. No. 50. r. A. NJ
Special convocation Monday evening
April ,. 1880 O'Clock Royal Arch de-
gree and feed Carl Shanner, h -
John w. Wells. secretary.
SPECIAL ASSEMBLY, King Solo
mon Council No 20. r. K 5. NJ, IhuES
dav, April y. 80 p. n. for WORK. DIN
ner at $50. I. T Forbes Recorder
George Gregory, / NJ.
SPECIAL coNcLAVE. St Aldemar
Commanders. No. 80. X. T. WeGAes DAY
Anrv for work. Order Of the rem
ple. 1880 p. m I. T. Forbes reeor"el'
n. c. Mueller, commander,
CENTRAL CHAPTER NO. 81, o. E
s-ResuIa- meeting for business " &c
nesdav. April II. al p. Il MS
George Downing, secretary; MIS- ). =
Frederick. ". NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
Topics of the Times
W here's Your flag.
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n. -
potatoes 'A!s season out don't worry
ABOUT mat SOMEBODY else VIII want
dAein al Dollar or TWO per oushei
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80. -, 49, r..,...s -,
80. g. 49,, go, - vi,
ar-,ni.-. - -, -
..-
Inc '8S' : 'Aa' biscuits are growing
even more important than bullets IN
'Ae european war
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
con SCRIPTION.

TBurlngton Hawkeye.
There is q suggestion that the uni
versal military training, while in many
respects the right theory would take
from the farms and factories, and from
all manner Of useful occupations, those
who are best fitted for their respective
tasks and who can not well be spared.
And yet, II IL is to be the real thing. al!
would have to serve and the question,
whether or not they can be spared
should not be permitted to enter into
the discussion.
1t would be grand If some scheme or
plan could be evolved under which the
fellows could be drafted into the serV-
ice. who are not doing useful labor,
who are in fact doing no labor. This
does not refer especially 10 the trarnps.
But there are In every community
quite number Of apparently able
bodied rrirTi, whn have never worked.
and who will never WORK if they can
avoid It They add nothing 10 the com :
nunIrv They are leeChes upon some
good family, and they propose TO keep
fright on, living on the old folks as long
as the old folks are willing and able TO
keep them.
That there ought 10 be a heavy fine
for that sort of parents. that Is again
another story.
Bat here we have them. in every
town N the land-these strikers, who
do no, merely shirk military duty, but
who shirk every other duty. TheS
have them out In the rural districts.
but not IN great numbers. But in the
towns they adorn the corners, they
swarm III the pool rooms, they hoiu
forth in the cigar stores. and IN me no :
tells and wherever they are tolerated
ard as the years pass. they become
ey er more worthless-an apparent I'M
possibility. which, however. can De
demonstrated anywhere in the land, al
any time. .,
n IL were possible 10 gather up all
these fellows who are doing themselves
no good. who are OF no value TO any
body else, and who are positive detri-
nent TO their respective communities.
10 nut them into the army and 10 keep
then, there until the old habits OF siotn
had been ground out of them. there
would be the grandest thing that could
aver happen to the land. And there
should be no very careful medical eS-
ANIMATION IN lItIt4
might be employed at some good useful
labor, when not engaged in war OF oIsii
There is the ideal CONSUMPTION. But
alas. the men who are trying 10 puiiu
nm a fighttng machine. would prooapiy
reject 80 per cent of these fellows, ana
would have their doubts about tne OH
er l per cent II would probably nave
10 be admitted the chronic loater IS
good for nothing that has been devised
or suggested to the present time
And when we do get CONSUMPTION aiio
universal military duty. then no DOUBT
he will evade and avoid that duty just
as ne has escaped all others
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
Told n An Enitaph.

An automobile accident resulted IN
the death Of the driver and the In
Jury of two passengers.
The coroner summoned several Wit
nesses, among them a farmer living
near the scene OF the accident. There
was voluminous testimony regarding
the high speed at which The car tray
eled. Witnesses said: too, that the
road was in bad repair. The coroner
finally reached the farmer. who lived
near the scene.
what would you say about this ac-
cident. Mr.. Swiggert?" the coroner
asked
well, II was writin' that young
mans epitaph," the witness drawled,
I'D say he died tryin' to set sixty
miles out of q ten-mile road"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
Husbands are not only obliged to pay
for the spring suit, but in many
instances are forced, 70 help
pick Il out.

The spring suit Is made in several
different styles, In order TO. harmonize
with the complexion and figure Of the
wearer. A neat-fitting spring suit
which does not cost more than tiles
rooted garage is An ornament TO any
wife. and when she buys 1t with her
own money 1t becomes a work OF art.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

show windows. 1t would seem as II
the style shows could be little more
liberal in their views and turn out a
robust spring suit now and then which
could be worn until late In October
without causing the owner to be de-
barred from the bridge club.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
The Reason Why.

Jones mad conceived a srudge AGAINST
OCounor and sought for a way to pay
him out.
~ cay, o'Connor," he said. you re-
member you told me you had hunted
tigers in West Africa? Wen. captain
Smith tells me there are no tigers
there?''
Quite right. quite right. said
Oconnor, blandly. Il killed them
ALL"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

The warfare which the central pow
err undersea craft are waging against
the worlds shipping has caused
boom In sfaipbuilding the world over
and has conxested the yards with work
Tor years to come. Moreover. the de-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

mand for iron and steel is 50 great that
there ID shortage OF metal for ship
building, and the contractors are fall
Ing back On wood IA much - possIble.
Large vessels, such ~ the; one seen in
the picture ready for launching, are be-
ing built Of wood
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
Boy seeu. Idsa Grows.

Altho England is the birthplace OF
the boy scout movement, nearly every
nation now has It's multitudes OF
youthful scouts, and more than ZOO
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

Tt is getting very late, but surel,
this legislature should do something
10 parry the threat of the attorney
general 10 put us back 100 years in
certain innocent and harmless pursuits
The house should reconsider ,iis action
and pass sensible bill. which no
doubt would find plenty of supporters
in the senate" says the Boone News
Re pu bIican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

so money grabbing that they Keep
their places Of business open on the
first day of the week. Most of us are
satisfied to work six days and lay of
on Sunday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

"As an item of preparedness as well
as matter of economic justice. con-
gress should pass a law providing for
doin gaway with the strike as a me-
dunn for settling railway labor con-
troversies," says the Sioux City Jour
nal. III congress fails to do this, 1t
will not be for lack OF announcement
from the newspapers or the supreme
coutr"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

1.-The president won his campaign on
"he kept us out of war and we believe
he courted that record for his second
term TIL development of the situation
has been beyond his control" says the
Des Mo!nes Rgistr. 1T is beyond the
control of the peace advocates who
are appealing to congress. Whether
we like it or not we are tied to the
wheel of things and We shall revolve
as the wheel moves"
"A spade. a garden pillow, some seed
and little energy" the Anamosa Eu-
reila counsels will help cut the cost
of living more than street corner SOM
plants
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

"A mud road is still mud road
says the Rolfe Arrow. regardless OF
highway commissions, state engineers,
and the legislature and is just as bot
tomless at this season of the year as it
ever was
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

The Perry Chief thinks at the pres
ent high process ii is hardly necessary
for the governor to urge Iowans 10
grow foodsruffs. Just the same his ad-
vice Is good. because in case Of wal
Iowa will De one OF the commonwealth
that Will have 10 feed the nation
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

The Burlington Hawkeye noting that
the cause of equal suffrage is TO have
another try-ou in Iowa" says that IS
what the Hawkeye told the alti-suff :
ragists would happen and that they
would have ali their labored opposition
Of last year in vain Equal suffrage
is bound 10 win; why rot accept the
inevitable gracefully and help to guide
the movement in safe channels and for
the public welfare ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

And now that the legislature has
declined TO erase the blue laws from
the Iowa code Attorney General HaV-
ener asserts that he proposes TO en-
force them together with others. Cheer
up says the Oelwein Register. the
worst is Vet to come for those who are
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

For an administration bitterly oppos-
ed 10 commissions the present powers
that be are doing cons.dera bic commits
sioniuE.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-04-04

The fac; IS that biscuits are growing
even more important than bullets in
the European war.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-14
coIlIe 80 Motorear.

Gear-siiftinr of course, is outside
he limits OF possibility Tor him. but
kept for this operation, big col
ie. owned by a PoUghkeepsie (N. "
automobile dealer. is able 10 drive a
iaotarcar. Everybody along "auto
-own in New York city was completely
iumfoanded not long ago when the dog
qefed rs chauffeur for his master. says
Popular Mechanics Magazine. While
Teaving IN and ont through Broad
vay's trnfc, however. the owner had
IN auxiliary control at hand % help
the animal out Ia tight places and
avoid the danger of q mishap. But On
ordinary occasions. when c0ngested
streets 10 not have to be negotiated
the collie drives along like a man. turn-
ing corners and avoiding other vehicles
wiih surprising facility On such rides
eis master sits beside him. ur in The
Ionnean behind On track. where the
shance Of accident Is eliminated. the
log drives alone with nobody in the
Tar 20 help him. No special device is
liked 70 The steering wheel to assist
him.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-14
Informal card Party

Mrs. J. Winton Callahan entertain
ed informally at bridge yesterday ai-
ternoon. Her guests we're Mesdames
Vose Of Oklahoma City Osborne OF
Pauls valley Adlesburger OF Kansas
City Myron Humphrey Harry Lud'
low. Dustin. r T. Mosley and James
Anderson All the out of town guests
we're presented with lingerie sets and
Mrs. Ludlow received q pretty set of
the same for making high score. a
delicious salad course was served late
in the afternoon
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-14
PARTY On Tenth Birthday,

Mrs Z q Boone entertained with q
children matinee party az the sugs
last saturday afternoon % complt
meut to her daughter Mary kath-
ryu's tenth birthday After the pie
tures refreshments were served at a
down town tea room. The young
guests then went to the home OF Dr.
and Mrs Boone where the happy hon
oree received several pretty gifts
from her friends a beautiful new pi-
ano was the gift Of her father and
mother
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-14

The girls auxiliary al P0casset was
represented at headquarters Thursday
by Misses Mason. chtds and Brown.
The visitors were Inspecting patterns
and garments and collecting informa-
ion in general The auxiliary has the
promise Of contributions amounting TO
$3.50 and its officers are. Miss Edith
Mason. chairman Miss Edith Stratton.
vice chairman. and Miss Helen Childs.
treasurer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-07-14

Honoring Miss Critz.
Mrs. Arthur Brosder and Mrs. FL
mer Terrell houored their niece Miss
Elizabeth Critz Of Little Rock. Ark
al delightful party Wednesday
morning. The pretty home Of Mrs
Browder was thrown open for the oe-
easion and blind bridge was played at
four tables The iavors we're gold
lingerie clasps and were presented 20
Mrs. Emma Estiil for beiag most snc-
cessful at the game and TO Miss critz
a refreshing salad and ice course
followed the games
The invitation lis, included Misses
Marjorie Cochran Hazel Owsley co.
rinue Wooaen. Frances Riddle Mario
rie Dwyer. Fay ana Lois smith JOY
Ringer. Alma Cochran. Jenabel Baze
Susie King Ida Richards Dorothy
stone. Rebeeea Armstrong Edwina
Ikard and Thera Whatley OF Oklahoma
City and Mesdames Edward Gilkey
George BeeIer ard Emma Estiil