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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
MARSHAL AT DIXIE PUTS CUiETUS
ON GUN PLAY OF FEDERAL
LAW VIolATOR.
ATTEMPT
TO MAKE HIS ESCAPE
]. c. Gilbert, of Milan. Arrested at Dixie
on Request Of Federal Officials
Wanted For Game Poachins and For
Breaking JaiI--Gilbert's Wife In
volved in Effort to Elude Officer.

Cedar Rapids. May Al. G. Gilbert,
of Milan. No. described by federal Of
ficia,s IN letter TO Deputy United
States Marsha! Healy as bad man,
lived up to his reputation Wednesday
night. lie met his match when he
pulled a gun on NelSe Ahrendt. the
pluchy little marsha OF the town Of
Dixie, Grundy county. Commanded by
the bad man from Missouri to throw
up his hands, the marshal did as he
was told. But one of HIS hands as 1t
shot upward grabbed the revolver Gil
bert was holding at his head and the
other hand grabbed Gilbert by the
neck and choked him till he was black
in the face. Gilbert spent Thursday
night in the city jail of Cedar Rapids.
This morning Marshal Healy left with
hIm for Milan. Mo, where he is to an
swer 10 charge of shipping game
birds illegally and also for breaking
Jail.
Returning from Mason City. where
ne had been on business relating TO
the war, Deputy Marshal Healy found
the letter from the western district
of Missouri. asking for the arrest o:
Gilbert at Dixie, where his wife has
been working for a farmer. II was
learned that Gilbert was in the habit
NJ going out and in Dixie and calling
upon his wife. He was arrested in
the town OF Dixie and at once begged
Marshal AhreEdt for permission to go
out 10 the farm house in the country
TO bid his wife goodbye, and then b.
said he wanted some tobacco which
was IN the other room. He asked per-
mission TO go for It, but the marshal
refused and Gilbert's wife went into
the room. She returned. saying she
could not find it.
III get 1t in a minute" said Gilbert
and strobe into the room Marshal
Ahrendt followed after him and then
Gilbert gra sbed a gun which his wife
evidently had laid in a place handy for
him and whiried around. commanding
Marshal Ahrendt 10 hold up his hands.
The next instant he was being choked
half to death by the plucky little mar
shall.
Gilbert is one Of the ugliest speci-
mems seen III this city for a long time
He was jailed in Missouri for fifteen
months for violation of game laws, but
after serving twenty-s six days he broke
out He says, however, that another
Prisoner cut the hole thru the jail wall
but then found il was too small and
invited Gilbert to get thru because he
was smaller
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
IOWA FARM NEWS AND NOTES

TO plant beans this year to make a
visit to the nearest grocery and stock
up there, in case the seed company
cannot supply them.
Grocery beans In most instances Will
provide as good seed as those bought
from seed companies, he says, but they
should be tested before they are plant
ed. To do this, buy a few, place them
between moist blotters and place in a
warm place for u few days. II from
So to 90 per cent of the beans sprout
it is safe to buy seed from the lot. Be
sure to get small white navy beans,
sometimes called soup or pea beans.
as they mature better in Iowa than
any other variety.
Beans should not be planted before
June, warns the truck crops man.
They should then be planted on a soil
not too rich, but light or sandy. Newly
turned sod ground is good, Do not
plant beans on rich bottom land.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
WAR ON CROWS.
Pests Found to Be Destroying Eggs
and Nests Of Soma Birds,

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls. May deputy Game
Warden H E. Martin is camping on
the local trail of the crow and has
issued a ukase that means Punishment
II possible for that bird so far as Iowa
Falls and vicinity are concerned. AL
ways suspicious Of the Internal habits
of this bird, Mr.. Martin started on
tour Of inspection this spring and now
lays the crow under Indictment as
destroyer OF the nests Of other birds
Noting the frequent appearance Of
crows in the trees along the river. he
was at a loss to understand what
called them or what their mission was
IN the city. After several days in
vesttgation, he discovered the birds
were destroying the nests OF robins and
other birds His first discovery was
substantiated by witnesses at later
times, so that he is satisfied that the
crow is detriment to bird life. He
has asked permission 10 start cru
sade against the crows in the vicinity
and believes that all lovers Of birds
should lend assistance in at least re-
ducing the number If not exterminat-
Ing the crow n this part of Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
TINES REPUBLICAN, MARsHALLTowN. IOWA MAY q 1917

who left Greene some time ago in an
swer to call from the government,
that he is now member OF the crew
on the New Jersey Of the Atlantic fleet,
and that they put to sea last Sunday.
He had served in the navy. and was
on the reserve.
Carl Timblin and Merle Neal went
to Waterloo Tuesday. and enlisted IN
the regular army. leaving Tuesday
evening for ST. Louis. Greene lis now
represented in the navy, regular army
and guards.
Tuesday morning at high mass at
the Catholic church at Roseville, north
Of town, was celebrated the marriage
of Miss Eva Wolf to Louis Kirsch, OF
Charles City. The bride is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Frank Wolf, living
north Of town. After the ceremony,
which was conducted by the Rev.
Father Mauer, the wedding breakfast
was served at the home of the brides
parents to about fifty guests.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
TUsERcuLosls HERD
4i CAN De CLEANED UP
WITHOUT cREArsLosa

by cleaning UP their tuberctlon4
herds, live, stock breeders would moi
only help cut the $2b.OoO.o00 toll thai
this disease levies annually on hog,
and cattle. but would be contributing
greatly to the food supply" says w. H
Pew, head OF the animal husbandry
department at Iowa state college.
1t Is entirely possible to clean M 4
tuberculous herd Of beef cattle with
out even disposing OF the good breed.
Ing cows that react to the test, sol
without separating calves from theiI
dams until weaving time, provided.
both are kept in the open. This ha1
been demonstrated by experience In
cleaning up the herd at Iowa STATE
college by the modified bang system
IN 1907 the herd was tested and :
large percentage Of the animals vere
reactors. The cows were Immediately
put In quarantine pasture, main-
tanned IN absolute quarantine. andskept
and fed in the open. summer and vim.
ter. A shed, open to the south, fur-s
nished protection from storms. The.
calves were dropped in the quarantine
pasture and allowed to remain with
their dams until weaving time. . to II
then they were tested and res
tested in so to 80 days and taken 10
the clean herd. OF the 23 calves
dropped from 1908 to 1914. 81 were
tested. IS passed the test and but :
reacted. Allowing the calves to re.
main with their dams Ia cheaper and
easier than separating them and fur
nishing q nurse COW for each calf.
Today the college herd Ii a tubercn-
iosis free herd and has been since
1912. It contains daughters, grand
daughters and great grand daughters
OF former tuberoulous ancestors. This
condition has been accomplished. by
the annual testing OF every antmal
more than six months old when they 50
into winter quarters; maintaining of
proper sanitation In the stable with
use of whltewash. disinfectants ana
paint and sunlight; maintaining OF
good ventilation. and testing OF all
cattle purchased. shortly after they
come to the college herd. ss4aee
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
WINTER EGGS AT SUMNER PRICE
Preserving Eggs by Watsrslassins ],
One Step in Thrift Program.

One step in the thrift. program which
can be taken right now by the house,
wife Is the waterglassing OF eggs to
preserve them for winter use, suggest
the poultry men at iowa State college.
It costs but cent dozen to preserve
eggs by this method, which will keep
them in good condition for moro than
year. They can be used to replace
strictly fresh eggs for nearly all pur-
poses.
Buy waterglass, which costs from
soc to 81 a. gallon. at any drug store;
stir ] part by measure into IL parts OF
boiled water. either hot or cold. II
mixed hot. allow mixture to cool bee
fore using. Use only fresh. clean, un-
washed, sound eggs; infertile eggs are
best The best quality eggs are laid
IN April and May. Discard all dirty.
stale. cracked and thin. shelled eggs
and all eggs that float in the mixture.
Use an earrhenware, glass or wood
en-. but not metal container. Scald
the vessel with hot water before using
1t. Then fl, 1t about half full with
the waterglass mixture and carefully
lay the eggs in this. Keep the liquid
at least two inches above the eggs at
ali times. Place in = COOL wen ven
tiTated place. such as a cellar. One
gallon of waterglass Will make enough
mixture to preserve rs dozen eggs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
Southern Io1Ua Items

ficiating. Interment was at the home
cemetery. Mrs. Meyers was born in
Hanover. Germany, in 1919. and came
20 America when very young girl
About six years ago Mrs. Meyers came
to the Lutheran home and this has
since been her home She is survived
madge, Neb.. and several grandchil-
dren and great-grandchiidren
Davenport.
Three Davenport girls. Claudine Kell
aged FL, Sena Wisher and Katherine
Sheahan. both Is, were standing on =
Fifteenth street curb. Monday night,
when squad OF national guardsmen
on duty at the arsenal, marched by
under the command of a lieutenant.
The measured tread of the guardsmen
evidently appealed to the risibilities OF
the young ladies' for they drew the
laughter of the bystanders by shout
ing hep! hepl hep" at the soldiers.
1t was costly laugh for the lieuten-
ant halted his squad. took the girls In
charge and marched them to the police
| station. Ciaudine Keil pleaded not
guilty and will be tried May on q
charge Of insulting United States SOL
diers in the federal service. The other
two pleaded guilty and were fined 50
apiece.
Museatins.
II. L. Eshbaugh. who was arrested
here by Deputy Sheriff Ed Sanders
lee. 1'h.-shssyy on complaint flied by
the schner- Block Button Company.
charging him with obtaining money
under false pretenseS; waived his pre-
| liminary' hearing before Judge John g.
coster Monday afternoon. and was
bound over to the grand jury, his
| bonds placed at $1,000. On failure to
furnish bonds, he was returned to the
county jail. where he will be held
awaiting investigation Of the grand
jury in September. Mrs. Bessie Red
ding, who was arrested in Nashville.
Tenn. as an accomplice Of Eshbaugf's.
wae not given her hearing Monday.
SAME being set for . o'clock Friday
morning, on request OF County Attor.
ney c. r. Stafford. The two are
charged with sending In false orders
to the company and obtaining their
commissions. both being employed -
sales people for the concern. Il was
when the company confirmed the f,i-
ture orders 70 the firms reported 70
hAYs bought that they found the fraud.
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04

A million people, many right IN your
own locality, have taken Mayrs Won
derful Remedy for Stomach. Liver
and Intestinal Ailments, Dyspepsia
Pressure Of Gas Around ;hc Heart
Sour Stomach, Distress After Eating,
Nervousness. Dizziness. Painting Spells
Sick Headaches. Constipation. Torpid
Liver, etc. and are pruising il highly
to other sufferers. Get a bottle OF
your druggist today. This highly sue
cessful Remedy has been taken by peo-
pie in all walks OF life. among them
Members Of Congress, Justice Of the
Supreme Court. Educators. Lawyers,
Merchants. Bankers, Doctors. Drug
gists Nurses. Manufacturers, Priests
Ministers. Farmers, with lasting bene-
fit and it should ne equally success
full in your case. Send for free valu-
able booklet or Stomach Ailments to
Geo II. Mayr. Mfg Chemist, l54-l56
Whiting Street Chicago, III,
For sale by a T. Elder and ali re-
table druggists everywhere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04

CenterviIle.
The association Of commerce has
finished a campaign for 300 member
ship with a total of 322. A banquet
was served to 100 business men at the
conclusion of the campaign.
Valley Junction.
Valley Junction is to have "grea:
white way" The council Tuesday
night ordered the installation Of thirty
high power ornamental electric lights
on Fifth street. replacing the old
fashioned arcs.
Davenport.
Tom Koehle. charged with contempt
OF court for violating liquor injunc-
ton pleaded guilty to the charge be-
fore Judge Theophiius yesterday and
was fined $500 and costs Koehle has
already been fined for selling intoxi-
eating liquors.
Lacona.
The mem bers Of the Lacona Com
mercial Club were the hosts at ban
quet last week given to the young men
from Lacona who have volunteered
The celebration began with theatei
party, which was followed by ban
Duet in the /. O. o. F. hall. The
women Of the Lacona Glee Club SANG
patriotic songs and the Rev. Mr.
Hamilton of the Methodist Episcopa
church delivered lecture on patriot.
ism.
Museatins.
Des MONIES will be the scene OF the
next triennial meeting OF the Modern
Woodmen OF America In the state o.
Iowa to be held in 1920. With si1
cities in the field for the next meeting
the state capital ran far in the lead
on the first ballot and upon motion tht
vote was made unanimous. In stir
ring booster speeches. the names q
Burlington, Hampton, Ottumwa, Web
ster City Marshalltown and De'
Moines were presented. On the frs
ballot, Des Moines received IS votes
Marsnaiitown 90, Hampton 10. Webster
City II, Burlington -. ottumwa l.
Muses4;ns. s. ,s3..
Mrs. Johanna Msyese, . woman D
years OF age. paAsed away Wsdnesda,
morning At ! o'clock u the oermas
Lutheran homo. after ~ dlneee q ove'
q years Duration - furseal ssr.
vices were held 1hurpd ay altsfnoon 9
lhA homo. flaa Ases - A44asgpHud ~
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
News of Greene,

Special 10 Times Republican.
Greene May 4-The receipts from
the community club minstrel snow,
given Tuesday evening, were $3.50, and
the ladies feel well repaid for their
efforts. As the opera house was moi
large enough TO accommodate the
crowd. enough Of them being unable to
get even standing room, they repeated
the show Thursday evening.
Open air concerts will be given on
the streets each Wednesday evening
during the summer by the Greene
band beginning May g. The band Is
directed by Floyd Delker.
Word received from Ralph Kocher
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
A fayorite Kidney
Medicine in This State

DR.. Kilmer's swamp Root stands
equal to the best kidney. liver and
bladder medicine. and customers are
generally well pleased with the benefits
derived from its use in the diseases Tor
which it is intended. Nearly a quarter
Of "a century ago began selling it and
since that time know that il has done
much good in this locality.
Nely truly yours.
j. A HUBER, Druggist,
July Il. 1916. Louisville, Colo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
Glidden News Items.

GlIdden. May i.-F. Dedrick, 4
farmer living south of Town dropped
dead yesterday, as the result Of heart
trouble. from which ne had been a suf-
ferer for some time. MIR. Dcdrick was
about 65 years OF age. He has resided
here for about thirty five years.
An operetta entitled the Wild Rose
was staged al the Unique theater on
Tuesday and THURSDAY. of this week,
by the pupiis-E ..aFpe Giidden high
school
Mr.. Newton Cannon Is very III, and
little hope Is held out for his recov-
cry.
Miss Cora Everts had the misfortune
TO break three Of her ribs the other
da-.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
BABY WEEK AT IOWA FALLS.
Professional Men on Program For Lee.
lures on Helpful Subjects.

Special to Tfres-Republican.
Iowa Falls. May 4.-'Baby Week" is
TO, be observed in this city under the
auspices Of the federation Of women's
clubs The meeting will be held at the
Baptist church next Monday evening
al o'clock. The program includes
addresses by several professional men
of the city. DR.. c. NJ. Wray will speak
on The General Care of the Child
DIR. W G. Morton on The Feeding of
Child" DR.. B. E. Purcell on The
Eye and Its Care DR.. r NJ. Smith
on The Teeth" and DR.. o. II. Pagel-
son on The Nose and the Throat"
Patriotic songs led by Mrs. S. J. Os-
good viii open and close the meeting.
and a selection will be given by Mrs.
Z O. Fowler
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
RAISE MORE MEAT AT ANY scosr.
H;s.t sshe.=ss9 bernard. ..h:==. ..-=s1s-s;
Increase Tive Stock With Profit.

FUeas sa0v4 S0'''s''>.S |aHsIssts
Increase live Stock With Profit.
Whether he viii be doing the patti,
otto and profitable thing under pres
ent- conditions Of food and labor short
.s TO. turn this high priced iced ami
labor. toward iacreased live stock pro-
duction. is one Of the questions upper
most in the mind of. every farmer.
.'Ry using every possible method to
produce more pork, beef and mutton
the coming year, farmers viii not ohlx
be making a, most Important and inecs
essary contribution to the NATIONS food
supply, but win be assured OF 4 profit,
answers the animal usbandry deperty
mant AT Iowa State college
In the first place, the departnaenf
points out, ,ths meat supply Of This
country is goiIk 10 piay a rnosf ippar
tant part In the ultimate tsucenfs ssof
the war operations. An army tfaHels
on It's stomach" It must be web. fed
and the food supply nustsincluds meat
1t Is the duty Of American far9eFA
even II they must feed vsauebls sfeed
TO produce this meat
Moreover 1t is practically assured
that the Farmer will gain s,ibstan-
.tiai pront on all meat ana meat ou
ucts the coming year, for there Will
be shortage. There 10 one now. AT
the present time there IL a shot44ge
OF 1O0, 100000 pounds Of frozen and
cured meats compared with last yeay:-
official reports Of live stock from six
OF the largest live stock centers TOR
March. 1911. show $4,000 fewer cattle
than a year ago. 10000 fewer hogs
and $4,000 more sheep and lambs
Three practices tfat-the animal husI
bandryrnen suggest for increased and
profitable live stock production this
year are:
Keeping all good breeding animals;
breeding now for a fall litter Of pigs:
substituting silage for part Of the high
priced grain ration n the feed Of fat
tening steers. 80. e. VII. n, ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
Sour Stomach.

This is a mild formRof indigestion. II
i usually brought on by eating too rap
idly or too much, or1of food not suited
- your digestive organs. II you will
eat slowly, masticate your food thor
oughly. eat but little meat and none at
all for supper, you will more than like
J. avoid the sour stomach without TAX
j lg any medicine whatever. When you
have sour stomach take one of Cham
berlain's Tablets to aid digestion.-For
sale by all Observation-Disclosures
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04

Jail for periods of six months each.
Each man confessed to being user
of dope. and In sentencing them the
judge warned them that IL when they
quit the county Jail they go back to
the use Of drugs he will send them to
the state institution at Knoxville
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
Sioux RAPIDS Items.

Special TO Times Republican.
Sioux Rapids. May 4.-Dr. and Mrs.
Nordstrum returned home after spend
ing the winter in California.
A. p. Snyder has purchased the old
Hurn building
William Collins. of Platte, S. D., has
rented the building occupied by Her
man Olson and will open shoe repair
ing shop
Harry White. Lester Marsh and Carl
Christensen were the last boys 10 en-
list in the navy. Others are talking
of joining
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
Dope Thieves Are Sentenced.

Special to Times Republican
Dubuque, May Edward Lynch
and Ernie Brewbaker the men arrested
few days ago charged with break
Ing into a dentists office to steal
dope, entered pleas OF guilty before
Judge Mcguire late yesterday even
ing and were Sentenced to the county
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
Hiah Class Farm Paper.

wallace's Farmer is the highest class
farm weekly published in Iowa and is
the only one, ahat commands its full
subscription price. 1t costs 81 per
year. The T.-R costs "a per year by
mail. We will sell the two, one year,
for 1850 in advance. Times Republic
can ysc sa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
CHICAGO Z NORTHWESTERN
Effective II: OF 4. m, yunol
GOING WEST

~. 11-Denver Special a:as.
Wa. 7-Los Angeles Limited. s:1a
No. - China and japan
y. s...':.'........... SIT a. m
IA G-Dss Aoineo PaAsen.
s5 - ssss.s.............. 6:2g
- 1e-HaWksys Express.. s:1E
-. 15-OFegon anc Wash.
AGooo Special l.x,
GOING EAST
-. IOoo Noinso Paa,on.
- ssssssss........... S.3S
10 ~ Denver Special i.1s
-. n Oregon and Wash.
nGteN Special ........a. so
II. Se-Cunton Passengae.. a.17
- sA nn.n -. s:z5 .. q.
- .aco special ..1:5S .. q.
-. C4ofess'... s:3l q N.
Nos. 8. 5. -. 30. daily except sunday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
MINNEAPOLIS & 81. LOUIS


Effective April /, 1917
NORTH BOUND Leave
"a. Albert Lea Mail daily. s:43am.
~. = Mason City Mail Eek
tepf sunday ..-...:.... $40 pm.
- ) Twin City Limited
9dAtiy 1880 am.
oaJ freight Except -unday) $40 m.
SOUTH BOUND
81. Louis and Kansas
6lty Mall daily .......... 5:45p.m.
* ~ - Peoria Express Except
z g!''' s1ay, s............ s:lsan.
! 81 Louis and Peoria
NJ $3.50 (datly) ............ 1901 am.
|5s weight (except Sunday TOO am.
01ORY CITY BRANCH
Arrive
= r. I'm. Passenger daily. s:25 am
= - GsxcsDt Sunday -. ass DIM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
MAKE soup. SEAMS SEED BEANS.
With Present Bean Shortage. Grocery
man MAY Become Seed Mar.

Because many seed men are limiting
buyers TO one peck of bean seed apiece
on account of the bean shortage, the
experiment., trnck crops man at Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
DUNLAP MAN ENDS LIFE.
Will 10y, Aged IS, Commits Suicide
by Shooting.

Special to Times Republican.
Dunlap, May win 10y. aged 80,
shot and killed himself here yesterday
morning at the home Of his brother.
The funeral is planned for today with
interment in the Dunlap cemetery. HIS
mother, sister and brother survive.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
RAILROAD TINE TABLE
CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN
"Corn Belt RouteI

V0FN BeTt ROuteV
GOING SOUTH
No. LIST. Joe and K c.
limited .........-........ 4:55 a. m.
No. Six c. NAL & Express 1913 .. m.
No. 5-Kansas City and St.
Joseph ...e..............I o:o5 a. m.
No. 6s-Des Moines Mall. SIS p. N.
GOING NORTH
No. Twin Cities Limited lisa n, m
No. Chicago and st. Paul
Express ...-.--.......... $3.50 a. m.
No. 81 1858 p. m.
No. 6-Chicago Filler ....I0:35 m
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-05-04
Letter TO
Or. kilmer 4 Co..
Binghamton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp.Rool Will Do For You

Send ten cents TO DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y, for a sample size
bottle. II will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Marshalltown Daily
Times Republican. Regular fifty-cent
and one-dollar size bottles for sale at
all drug stores.