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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
NEW VARIETY or FLINT CORN
PAYS aussTANrlAL pREMluM q
OVER FtGLn CORN.
FOOD slTuATboN sE
70 u RELlEvED
New Msrisst Fuwlshsd By Msstsrns
orsssr Mile u Marshalits~n csr-
trssts Made With orewsFs q p
Cents Guaranteed AbSvs Market On
Field csr-sssd Fsrnishsd rrss.

That there II new market for corn.
which viii givs growers . substantial
increase IN price over Held corn will
b welcome news. Tho Western Gro
cor Nils WIN pay Is cents In advance
Of market on held corn. for hint corn
grown for thsm. In addition, they win
furnish the SEED fires 20 growers.
This variety Of nint corn 10 uns-
qualed In certainty Of production. IT.
maturity il, approximately ten days
earlier, and ito drought resisting and
heat resisting qualities are greater
than most any variety Of held corn.
Help Relieve Feed Situation.
Growers can help relieve the food
situation. by growing this variety Of
flint corn. which 10 packed by the
wastern Grocer Mills a hominy. De-
livery can be made not later than Dec.
81. 1917, but the grower can hold the
corn in the crib at the Mills and sell II
any time on the market. prior to May
I, 1918. The crop II handled identically
IN every way, a. nsld corn. When
growing In the aeld, 1t IL practically
impossible TO tell this variety from the
regular field corn. The size Of the fod-
der and all are similar in every re-
spect. Write today for further infor-
nation. Western Grocer Mtiis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
NARROWLY ESCAPE DROWNING.
Tiffin Young People Plunged Into Creek
When Car Drops Over Prseipieo.

Special to Times-Republican.
Iowa City. May 3.-Electa O'Brien. Of
West Branch. aged IS. is in the hospital
here today. Her leg was broken when
an automobile plunged down an en-
bankment twenty-five feet. into a
creek near Cosgrove, last night Ger
trude Shay, Marie Shay and Ernest
Lotter, all of Tiffin. were less seriously
hurt. Miss O'Brien was buried under
the car and barely escaped drowning
Letter held her head out of the water
forty-hve minutes until their conpan-
ions brought help.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03

Chicago. May S-Good demand from
shippers today lifted the hog market
cents. Top was boosted to SIS.
Receipts for the first half of the week
more than same days last week. 200
less than a year ago. but 1900 in eN-
cess of arrivals for corresponding pc
riod two years ago.
Pigs and Throw -Outs-There was
not much change to the market for
pigs. It was generally steady TO
strong market for the offerings. Sales
were at sl206d 1885. Stays sold at
sl5.65l6.c5, boars at sS.O0as.50. throw
outs at s10.5o@l4.5o and governments
at s6.00T9.50.
Eleven markets received 10000 hogs
Wednesday, or 1890 more than last
Wednesday. 20 less than year ago
and 10000 more than two years ago
Total thus far this week, 2l.00o. or
$4,000 more than same period last
week. $4,000 less than like time last
year and $4,000 more than correspond
ing three days two years ago. Total
for 1917 to date 10.42e. 900, or 1.246,000
less than same period 1915 and 2ss,o00
more than corresponding time 1915
Cattle.
There was no urgent call for cattle
and sales were slow.
A greater proportion OF 700 20 900
pound stuff than any day this sea-
son arrived "Wednesday with them
came also a big run Of cheap and
medium conditioned 1000 to l,So
pound steers, crowded into the market
by reason of record corn cost and the
slow start OF grass. Perhaps two
thirds of the run was Of class that
should have been held back for finish.
but that argument apparently does not
hold weight with the feeder who in
sists on converting his holdings into
cash and Is content to let the other
fellow take advantage Of a shortage
in beef supply, which LIZ certain TO come
within not many weeks as result of the
present r1Ah to unload
Iowa Minnesota, Wisconsin and NIL
no.s "hah baked steers were here in
great PROPULSION and the shippers reA-
son az stated for being here was either
the inability to get corn or their refusal
TO put it into cattle and make beef at
4 cost per pound Of gain which Is
double tho selling value In the market
Sheep.
Sheep were scarce
week ago It appeared that cattle
iiquida:.on to avert q feed bill had
been checked. Chief anxiety among
owners who We're cashing steers pre-
short time previous was
credited to their fear that price fixing
would be put in force by the federal
Now comes again a rush to get rid
Of stuff because the price Of corn IS
higher and at present appears
On a prohibi,ive basis.
Why continue to run light unferfed
cattle into the markets Grass is at
hand to carry them where other feed
Is gone.
Let the feeder bear in mind that
while it may require few more bush
els Of high costing corn TO put his
stock in better condition before ship
ping. the average cost Of his corn will
still be considerably below the current
market price. and the difference be-
tween the valve Of a finished drove of
cattle and an unfinished drove will
warrant them being fed out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
ASSAULTS WIFE WITH HATctfET.
ksekuk Man Kills HimsSK After ~.
tsAkina Woman.

q Keokuk, May 8.-With his two chill
dren as witnesses, Daniel Merritt, 30
years old, last night beat his wife Into
Inconsistencies with q Ratchet ut his
home here and escaped later 70 return
and end his own life in q room over
head by slashing his throat.
Mrs. Merritt is reported in q critical
condition The mans action IL ~
tributed 70 family troubles.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03

physical results to tho race would be
very appreciabie.
Il have yet to be convinced that the
foundation Of an independent Jewish
state in Palestine comes within the
domain OF practical politics. but see
no reason why guarantees should not
be given to the Jews there Of the FULL
est liberty to manage their own local
affairs and for, the protection Of the
results Of their labor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
MinnearoIis Wheat.

Furnished by Lamson Bros. & Co. 200
Masonic Temple. Phone 1891
Minneapolis. May --Wheat-May--
Open s2.57A4; high, s264is: low.
$2.55L close, s2.6S.
July Open s2.31 Ss.S2; high.
s2.3sla; low, s2.cs: close. Sassy.
Sept.-open, sl.S-; high, sl,Ss: low.
s1.S3; close, S1.SS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
Winnipea Wheat.

FURNISHED by Lamson Bros. & Co,
20S Masonic Temple. Phone 1881
Winnipeg, May 8.
Wheat-No. l northern. 1854: No. ?
northern. 2.9l: No. 3 northern, a.S6. No.
northern 2.64: No. cash, 500; No.
3 cash, 2.ae; track, 3.11
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
Range Of Chicago Grain Prices


Wheat-sfay opened at 2.75: highest,
ESQ: closed, $50; July opened at 2.22:
closed, 7.2sx.
Corn-May opened at 1907 highest,
La: lowest, 1909; closed, 1.52&
July opened at LA; closed, 1442.
Oats--May opened at sSk: highest,
eSN: lowest, s7%; closed. So. July
opened at 64A; closed, 847s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
RUSSIANS TAKE NEW OATH.
Al Soldiers on Balkan Front pisdO
Alieeiancs TO New Government.

All Soldiers on Balkan Front Pledge
Aliesiancs 70 New 0evsrnmsW<.
Saloniki. May Sail the Russian
troops on the Balkan front have now
taken the oath Of allegiance 70 the
new Russian government. Russian
soldiers in the vicinity Of salonid wers
marshaled on . Suburban parade
ground for the ceremony OF swearing
allegiance to, the provisfonal author
| ity. The general in command adj
dressed them, reading the Russian EN-
tperor's proclamation OF abdfcAtion ana
explaining that constitutional con-
vention was to be held later to-chooss
a form OF government.
THE emperor has given up his
throne" said the general, and has abb
solved YOU OF your oath OF fealty TO
him. You are therefore cree now to
take the oath Of allegiar,ce 10 the now
provisional government
Not dissenting voice WaS raised
when the general read the now OATH.
which was first repeated by the oni-
GERS and then by the men,, ali or whom
thereupon> filed past and kissed tho
bible and the cross In token OF their
new allegiance.
In conclusion. the general explained
that all courtesy titles had been aDol-
ished and that in future the men must
not address him as "Excellency but
simply as General
Yes. your Excellency." replied all
the men in chorus, whereupon they
were made to repeat their acknow-
edgment in the new manner o. 1e@
f,eneral"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
WAGNER's GRAIN MARKETS.
From Private Wire of &. w. Wagner &
Co., Over % East Maiu. Phone1Sf9.

NOON GRAM LETTER.
Strength in the grains is undoubt :
eddy due 10 the strong position of May
wheat and May corn. The July and
September months are in two-sided
position, but further rallies are due
on the basis of possible future firm
ness in May wheat and May corn.
Winnipeg news indicates that Winni-
peg May wheat is purely a government
proposition, with the allies seeking de-
liverjes on their May purchases.
Chicago Car Lots-Wheat. A.; corn,
l2l: oats. ia
Clearan ces-Wheat, 9t0, 600: corn
10000: oats. none.
GRAIN AND PROVISIONS FUTURE.
To- Yes.
Open. High. Low. day friday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
Chicago Grain Close.

~1IICdSSb May 5.
Wheat-No. ? red, nominal; No. :
|Icd. 2.so; No. ? hard, 2.s592.ss; No, )
hard, nominal.
Corn No. 2 yellow, 1.5SaLso1s; No.
3 yellow. 1.57ia91.5912: No. yellow.
1854 11.Th.
Oats-No. white. s9is g71; stand
ard 70171 u.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03

rsamstsrs Strike At oisux City.
Sioux City. May 3.-Mora than 100
teamsters went on strike today. tying
up hauling between tobbinS houses ana
freight stations. Tho men demand
higher wages.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
Cut This Quit 10 Worth Money.

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip,
enclose with cents and mail 1t to
Foley & Co, 1886 Sheffield avenue.
Chicago. H.. writing your name ana
address clearly. You will receive IN
return trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. for
coughs. colds, and Group; Foley Kidney
Pills. for pain In sides ana oack.
rheumatism. backache. kidney ana
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartlo
Tablets. wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing catnartic. for constipation,
biliousness. headache and sluggish
bowels. Sold observation-disclosures
ment 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
Men and Women of Marshalltown:-

If today were May 26th seventy-dve dollars
(s75OO) would be distributed among these MARSHALL
town boys because you have made it possible by your
interest in them and in The Country Gentleman:
Joseph Morrisey $4,000 Rodney Wells, Jr..s 100
Harvev Reeves :. !. 1000 George Miller. .... 100
Homer Southwick 500 Frank Partridge. l.W
RAYMOND Harper 800 Lester Allen 100
Merle Stotts ...... 200 George Larson. -, LOO
But DAY is not May 18th, and Cedar Rapids and
Waterloo. when they heard that MarshalltOwn was
ahead of them in this Tri-City Contest as much a.
said care we going to permit that little city Of Mar
shaltown to win when we are twice her SIZE! we
think not" az
So, folks let's show our two larger neighbors that
we have the spirit Of cooperation here IN Marsnal-
town which will get us more than mere size. This
Tri-Cty Contest is really demonstration OF which
city has the most appreciation for the foremost in
agriculture as well the greatest interest IN her
younger sons.
We are all interested in agriculture for the simple
reasons that we are all consumers of farm products,
and because we are all dependent upon these prod
ucts for our existence.
The Country Gentleman is now devoting much OF
it's space to the relation of agricultural interests to
the war situation Four pages OF lntaglio pictures
each week. this week, one Of President Wilson--one
article, Swords of Plowshares," my Part in the
Great War" Gaming Food for War Times,
"Everyman's Garden, surely our nickle is well
spent
All that prize money must come to Marshalltown
boys Cooperation will do it.
MARsHALLTOWN CLUB, .s.s
E. A. Franquemont, Secretary.
"a s@.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
SHIPPERS BID
FOR LIVE HOGS
GOOD DEMAND CAUSES ANOTHER
UPWARD TILT TO PRICES IN
CHICAGO MARKET.
ADVANCE OF CENTS,
WITH TOP AGAIN AT 81

No Urgent Call For Cattle and Trade
Is sIow-shesp Offerings Scarce
Review Of Market fcondition'-cur-
rent Quotations at Live Stock
Centers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
CHICAGO Produce

Chicago Nav 2
ssma7. seconds. azm351s; naclinp
sfnrr 9a7ao.
Ergs-Higher: receipts. 22s5s cases.
S7'S f.neese-Steady: daisies 25@25a.
5tvsrs 4Hm24z: young Amer;cas
ssaiE M2s. long horns. 24ha25. s,,,ss
% = n, hrfck. 23M23n
4 pounrv-AIiye. unchanged. +,r,-ey.
I7a42. fowls, ~: ducks. f7@1e. gaaso
ft11s: broilers. dozen. ssasa
s7S PoryC:ash, 1885: Nav. sss5. .r,,,v
4 as.
Z Iard 22.40a $3.50: Julv. % 80.
! ;scnx t2.s7.
IS iRibs Cash, 1o.s06 q. 90: July. q o..
I. lept.. TIA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
LAmson's Grain Letter.

EfF'nrnished by Lamson Bros. & Co., 2os
Masonic Temple. Phone 1881
Chicago, May s.-Wheat - Outside
naarkets led in strength. and around
midday Chicago responded with only
limited buying and very little pressure.
Restricted trading in Winnipeg has
failed-to such an extent that it has
been decided to remove the restrictions
In the distant deliveries. May wheat
IN that market today made new high
record Cash wheat is still In urgent
demand, premiums at the Gulf today
being higher than yesterday. A car
pf choice No. old hard wheat sole
here ct Ss.14.
Coen-Tightness in the May delivery
has been the feature. The short in that
delivery has little to hope for in the
cash situation and, in changing over to
ghe deferred deliveries. is placing him
pelf under serious handicap.
Oats-Oats dull and the trade LARGELY
local Outside interest has been re-
auced by the comparative inactivity of
his market Substitution will eventu-
A1ly tell. and oats are likely gradually
work to q more equitable basis as
impaired with other grains.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
CHICAGO Iixs Stock.

Chicago, May 3.-Cattle-Estimatsd
receipts for today, 5000: market SLOW.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03

Open. High. Low. day. friday
C1ouo
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
DISAPPOINTMENT OF ChANcEL.
! LoR.s PEACE SPEECH STILL
lNnLuENcEs MARKET.
MOTT TApusso At
TIMES HALTs RALLY
sssw oessws Gains In Sympathy With
Ng.saA, But Demand 10 Only Of
s Osat&srsd oorS-oats Follow Upward
courss Of othsr Grain-Proyisions
4 Lack support

Chfca1N May S.-wheat prices to-
FAY continued the advance started by
postponement OF the German chan
+ .ellors speech that was expected to
outline new peace terms Offerings OF
wheat were scarce and would-be pur-
shasers had to bid the market UP
sharply. Profit taking on the advance
ed to reactions but rallies quickly en-
sued Opening prices, which ranged
rom cent to 5H cents higher, with
May at SITS and July at se22 10
s2.25Is, were followed by an additional
lump Of 1 cent above initial top fig
Tres and later succession OF sharp
setbacks and recoveries.
Announcement that the British gov
ernment would accept undergrade
wheat at Winnipeg in satisfaction OF
May contracts appeared TO have bull
iish influence on the market here and
sharp upturnS were seen in the last
half Of the session, May rising 101a to
$3.50, the highest yet. Cash wheat Of
contract grade sold in Chicago today
at s3.14 q busheI the topmost price
on record. Quotations closed nervous
31r to l0A cents higher, with May al
$3.50 and July at s2.25A to s2.26ta.
Corn
Corn rose with wheat. Demand,
however, was only OF scattering sort.
Corn, after opening Il cent TO / q cents
III Il. .sssiisssrr scored slight additional gains
before beginning to react
Fresh strength developed later, ow-
ing to buying that was supposed to be
for seaboard account. The close was
Arm at III cents to 20 cents ad-
vance.
Oats advanced with corn and wheat
support was not great
Provisions.
Provisions weakened from lack Of
support Most of the trading was in
lard and ribs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03

If to-day were May 26th, seventy-fve dollars
(s75OO) would be distributed among these MARSHALL
town boys, because you have made it possible by your
interest in them and in The Country Gentleman
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-03
Kansas City Live Stock.

Kansas City, May 3.--Cattle--Esti-
mated receipts for today. 1000: mar
H..
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-23

highly endorsed by DR.. Russell Con-
well. the greatest Baptist preacher in
America. and Newell Dwight Kills,
known The world over. al we'll ~ hun
dreds OF other noted pastora Pill
grims Progress" was given forty
eight nights In New YorA and Brook
lyn alone.
Pilgrims Progress" VIII he given
at the frst great theater meeting Tor
men OF the fall. under the auspices
OF the Central Young Mems Christian
association. at the Lyric theatsr. Sun
day afternoon. November Is, at $3.50
o'clock. Admission will be free by
ticket. which can be secured At the
association building beginning Friday
at r. NJ. Each man will be given
not over two tickets. An Offering will
be taken to cover expenses incident
to giving this matchiess allegory. Mr..
Oswald r. Blake. tenor soloist at the
First Baptist church. will lead the
song service. and Mr.. J. NJ. Brereton,
director OF the Acca Temple hand, will
be the cornet soioist. II is probable
that a oection of the house will be
reserved for the soldir boys.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-23
HAWAHANS LEAD LIST
OF GOOD ACTS AT LYRIC

Different representations of what
Hawaiian dancing really is surprised
the audience at the Lyric last night.
because Jonia, who is programmed
as the Hawaiian Dancing Venus,
dem onstrated something decidedly
new in the terpsichorean activities OF
the brown skinned maids OF the
Southern isles. She takes the vulgar
and somewhat Herrera ssiHg aoxe@
ments used by some OF the other
Hawaiian Dancing Venuses" prev
iously seen here and makes them
artistic. graceful and pleasing to the
eve. That Is probably the principal
but not the only reason why the
HawaiianE lead the list Of acts for the
last part OF the week. JONAS COM
pany makes the evening interesting
with the usual appealing musical feats
or the steel-guItar troubadors, who
show that you have to be a Hawaiian
to play an ukelele correctly.
Somewhat out of the ordinary is the
laurhable sketch I'm Pht}adelph'a
There is much fast, comic dialogue
ana Homer Miles and Helen Ray who
lead six others In the cast. acted
creditablv. Harry Ellis. a song mono
lcgist. sang Some of his own songs
and some OF others of which the lat
ter were more appreciated. Other
acts on the program include the black
face comedy turn OF the -Four hick'
man Brothers, seen here before as
we'll as last night with satisfaction
They ere good singers, clever dane
ers and have their own method OF
extracting laughs Besides the variety
turn Of the Alfred Erressles com pany
the moving picture department prov
ed entertaining.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-23

Buster Brown" Is Here.

The great big musical cartoon COM
edy, buster Brown" and his many
theatrical associates are underlined to
play here tonight and Saturday and
Saturday matinee at the Academy.
The star is Master Gabriel, who Is
the original Little Buster" and
among the principals is Al Lamar and
his brother, Edward. OF all the Lii
liputians who have been seen. the
palm has been awarded to Master Ga
briel. not only as Little Buster" but
as Little Memo" The boy and his
dog Tige actually live again. Old
and young look TO him with equal
and unrestrained delight.
The management of the company
has been wise in surrounding Gabriel
with, an excellent company of players
and this fact was not overlooked il
selecting the dainty girl chorus, their
lovely and pretty costumes. New
scenery, stage pr properties and painting
have been provided, and taken as a
whole, the entertainment is a sure
cure for the blues. One mention more
and that is, he sure to get your tick
cts early, as II Is known this is the
last season OF Buster Brown" and
there are very many WHO will take
advantage of 1t, so tell all the little
folks this Is their chance to see the
performance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-23
ANOTHER JOLT FOR JOHN BARLEYCoRN

John Barieycorn has been giving
the usual amount OF trouble at Lowell
Mas. which IL located near Camp
Devsns Numerous arrests have been
made in the last few weeks for viola
sion both Of the federal and local IL
quor laws, especially for sales TO sol
diers, and these have resulted in nu-
r.erous convictions.
Lowell is TO vote December II on
whether licenses shall be issued dur
ing the succeeding year, The secre-
tary Of the Lowell No-License league,
Mr. w. c. Mcnamara. recently ad-
dressed . personal letter to Mater
General Harry r, Hodges. the COM
raandin& ofrcsr At Camp Devers. ask
ing him If he was In favor OF closing
thr saloons ir Lowell General Hodges
replied:
arn heartily I'm favor OF doing
away will the sale 81 intoxicating
Honor Mt all towns accessible to
this cantonmcut, say those within
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-23
PILGRIMS FRfGFESs
IN MOTION PICTURES

More than a million people have
heard Colonel Frederick Rays great
lecture on John EuuNan's Pilgrims
Progress. which, illustrated with fhe
wonderful cinenatograph, music and
song charms the eye and ear and
reaches the heart Colonel RAY. OF
california. the noted speaker and
singer, VII give the lecture, assisted
by MIS-. Frances Ray. pipe organist
and pianist, and Mr.. Frank G. Weber,
the famous cinematographer. Four
thousand feet OF filns viii be used in
the production, which cost $5S,ooo.
Wherever this wonderful picture-lec-
ture has been presented thousan de- have
beer turned away. In Minneapolis
and ST. Paul. the twin cities, Colonel
Ray iectureti twenty-rine consecutive
days and had over $1,000 paid admits
sions Pilgrims Progress and Par
sifal," as given by Colonel Ray, are
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-11-23

Caldwell and James O'Dee, the music
by Ivan Caryll, whose lingering and
lifting melodies carried The Pink
Lady" and The Little Cafe" TO sue
cess. Chin Chin" is blessed with a
big company Among the principals
are Bessie Franklyn, Jeanne Mai.
Grace Walsh, Marie Callahan, Ineg
Bauer, Louise Wortnsn steE, Gene
Merrick, Ethel Lawrence, Leone Will
cox, this trio of Teddy Bears assumed
by the Misses Pitman. Mack and Had
lock- also the male contingent of Roy
Hover, Joseph Robinson, Ed Reader:
Roy Binder, Earl Amos, the NINA
ture George Phelps, last but not least,
Tom Browns Famous Saxaphone
Clown Band" and a chorus OF girls,
girls and girls.