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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-05
Big Demonstration Held in Honor Of
Crawford County Boys Who Left
Today for Camp Dodge.
ONLY SIX GO IN THE FIRST DRAFT
Sad Day for Mothers, Fathers, Wive:
and Sweethearts-Hueo Saoeau
in Charge Of the Quota.
Hugo P. Saggau, Denison.
Mark T. Clark, Denison.
Russell Robert Hayes, DenisOn.
Chas. e. Seemann, Denison.
Alfred B. Calvin. Manila.
Merrill V. Sharp, Dow City.

With the band playing and amid
cheers and the waving of flags and
handkerchiabs six Crawford county
men-Crawford county's first contin-
gent to the national army-left Deni-
son this afternoon on the 3:13 train
on the Northwestern for Camp Dodge
near Des Moines, where they will re-
ceive their military training before
being sent to France to fight for Uncle
Sam. Every business house in the
city closed its doors from 2:3O until
3 o'clock to permit business men and
employees to take part in the demon
stration at the Northwestern passen-
ger station. The Denison band was
on hand and endeavored to keep the
people in good cheer. but here and
there among the crowd were sad
hearts and handkerchiefs could be
seen wiping tears from the eyes OF
fond parents, brothers, sisters and
sweethearts who gathered to bid their
loved ones good bye. No doubt before
peace is declared and the terrible con-
flict ended there will be many more
such demonstrations. but the one this
afternoon will long be remembered.
The local exemption board received
notice last week from the war depart
ment advising them to inform the
men in the first quota that they would
entrain for the cantOnment camp at
Camp Dodge on Wednesday, Septem-
Der 5th The final summons was sent
out by the local board and consisted
of pink card. known as Form No.
164-C. This ordered the men to re-
port to the local board and declared
from the date of, mailing they are in
the military service of the United
States and subject to military law.
Failure to report promptly Is punish
able by court marshal Needless to
say there were no slackers in this
first contingent and the men reported
for duty before the local exemption
board at their room on the third moor
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-05
Norris, Myrtle McAhren, Marion John
son, Mable Cole, Anna Karr.
Several New Instructors.

Several new instructors come to
Denison this year. most of whom will
teach in the junior college. Prof. w.
w. Stanfleld is from Chanute, kans.,
and comes to Denison highly recon-
mended. Prof. w. Stump, of Indian
ola, will have charge OF the CONNER
cial work in the junior college and is
said to be one of the best instructors
in the state. Prof. D. d. Phillips will
teach mathematics and history. He
is from Postville, Iowa. S. d. Graf
Ike is in charge of the manual train
ing department and takes the place Of
Prof Jacob Johnson, who is now SUI
perintendent of the Dow City schools
Mr. Gratke's home is in Cedar Falls
Miss Madge Edwards, who will teach
Latin is from Cleartield, Iowa. Miss
Himena Hoffman, who teaches history
and pedagogy, is from Leon. Iowa.
The two new grade teachers from
out of town are Miss Mable Cole. of
Geneva. Iowa, and Miss Anna Karr, of
IndianOla, Iowa.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-05
oftener and get acquainted with some

oftener and get acquainted with some
of them"
| While we go to press too early to
give you much of a writeup of the fair
we will give but mere outline and
advise you to go and see what has
been provided for your entertainment.
Tuesday was the first day on the pro-
gram, but there were no races and
most of the people on the ground were
those who brought exhibits or were
arranging exhibits, to give them the
best display possible.
There are many running horses to
compete in the races. In fact there
are so many running horses on the
grounds that it is hardly safe to be
there without one. l also saw num-
Der of trotters and it looked to me
that the prospects for exciting and
classy races is good.
In the floral hall saw a wonderful
display OF good things to eat in the
domestic science department and
congratulated myself that | did not
have to pick the winners. There are
cakes galore, and many are out in
gala day attire. The young lady in
charge of this department informed
me that it is the largest and best ex-
hibit in the history of the fair. A
meritorious exhibit from the manual
training departments has been made
and l advise all visitors at the fair
to give this department considerable
time. It may be an eye opener to you.
The fancy work department should
interest the lady visitors, for it is a
handsome display. The canned goods
display is also excellent and it was a
great temptation for certain hungry
editor to slip some of it into his peck
ct. The garden products display is as
large as in former years and it is said
to be better in quality. There is
large showing of apples and was GER
tainly surprised to see so many APP
pies of real merit. The persons who
think Crawford county cannot raise
good apples should look over this dis
play. 1t is good showing and it
would be hard matter to find better
quality elsewhere in the state than
some on exhibition at this fair. The
grain showing l must confess is dis
appointing, so far as the corn is con-
cerned. When l looked over the live
stock l counted thirty-fve Hampshire
hogs, Twenty-Five Durocs and seven
Poland Chinas. was told there
would be several more. Theobald &
Son, of Manila. have their $4,000 bull
and several other choice cattle from
their herd of Herefords. Mott Nc
Henry has male and several heifers
and calves from his herd of Brown
Swiss cattle. There are a few sheep
and real classy showing of draft
horses and colts. All lovers OF good
horses should not overlook the horses.
also saw several Shetland ponies
which will delight both old and young.
understand the free attractions
this year are very good. did my
best to interview the handsome ladies
who will take prominent part in this
department, thinking it might be of
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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-05
CRAWFORD FAIR
INFULL BLAST
Everybody Having a Good Time at the
Crawford County Fair at
Arion This Week.
VERY INTERESTING ATTRACTIONS
Fair Goers Are Seeing Exciting irot-
ting, Running and Pacing Races
Exhibits Are Good
(By Jno. H. d. Gray.)

The Crawford county fair opened
at Arion Tuesday The officers of the
fair have gotten together an interest
ing and entertaining program. which
is being enjoyed by many people.
Why Is a fair? We can't all answer
that from a single viewpoint. 1t means
something different to practically ev-
cry one Of US. There is no doubt
though, that the feeling of gayety is
universal-even to those who must
work like Turks to make the occasion
success.
The man or woman with crouch
has no business at the Crawford coun-
ty fair this year. You must go pre-
pared to enjoy the blare Of band mu
sic and the million noises that are not
music. You must be keyed up to-
revel in the sight of thousands Of
chattering holiday makers, of bright
decorations. OF pretty girls, of sweat
ing glasses of orangeade, of sizzling
sandwiches and ice cream cones, Of
livestock, household and implement
displays, of pattering trotters and
PAGERS and running horses, Of buzzing
grandstand, Of golden sunshine and
yellow dust clouds. Yes, and tired
feet and smart alexis here and there
for we haven't reached the land Of
perfection yet.
Now let's peel the surface off the
situation and see what is inside. This
years fair is going to be pretty fine
advertisement for our whole commur
ity-the surrounding farm lands and
farmers, the towns and their public
spirited merchants. And really that
is the rock-bottomed purpose of hold
ing a fair-advertising. 1t is a COM
munity aim and effort to show its
people how much they amount to. and
to show outsiders that this is a mighty
good place to live in-prosperous, pro-
gressive county and neighborly peo-
pie. A man looking for a place in
which to settle down couldn't ask for
anything better.
It ID inestima bly, worth while to. us
II visitors from away 60 home and
say:@"I always like to attend the
Crawford county fair. The whole
county seems to wiggle its latchstring
at me. And they're the 'whitest' peo-
ple!-go out of their way to be polite
~-ready to give information or do
little favor-lm certainly going back
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-05
of the court house promptly at
o'clock this afternoon.
Hugo Saggau in Charge.

Hugo Saggau in Charge.
Hugo Saggau was delegated by the
local board to take charge of the quota
until they reach Camp Dodge The
men were instructed that they were
to obey Mr.. SaggaU during the trip.
He will see to it that they are fed
enrOute end make the necessary trans
fers.
The men travel over the Northwest
ern to Grand Junction, where they
transfer to the NJ & St. L.. going to
Perry, and from there take the inter-
urban to Camp Dodge, where they will
arrive about 1870 O'Clock this eve
ming and upon arrival there Mr.. Sag
gau will report to the receiving off,
Ger and the men will be stationed in
their barracks.
The first contingent is made up Of
men who have had military training
or who are so situated that they can
leave at this time.
will go to the cantonment camp from
this county and on October Sd there
will be so men. The remainder of
Crawford county's quota of 1913 men
will report for duty between the Sd
of October and December
Men Travel With Little Baggage.
The six men who left this afternoon
travelled light-that is with only hand
bags and suit cases. They were per-
mitted to take with them soap, shay
ing accessories, comb and brush,
tooth brush and tooth powder, towels,
underclothing and socks.
Upon arrival at the camp they will
be furnished uniforms. shirts, hats,
shoes and necessary bedding. The
men will be CHARTERED in barracks
which have every modern convent
ence
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-05
Sale of Sweaters

500 sweaters offered this week at unusually
lou prices. This is the greatest showing Of
sweaters that wiN offer this season. This
shouting includes sweaters for men, boys, girls
and for every member of the family.
Lot No. l. Sweaters for men and boys at
CSC, $l.le to ... $l.es
Lot No. 2. Sweaters for men only, priced
at $249 up to $2.98
Lot No. 3. Sweaters for ladies and misses
priced at $1.69, $l.98 $2.19
Lot No. 4. Consists of Boys sweaters
priced at &c. 1.19, 169, l.98, $3.50
Special Sale of Blanket
Thi. i. possibly the only blanket sale at cut price:
that will offer this and would advise all of
customers to take advantage of these low prices
and supply their wants for some time to come.
so cotton blankets shown in grey tan and white, size
6ox76, marked to retail at $685. priced very :Ps
so cotton blankets in & white, size 66x80 marked
to retail at &c. IS, special for this sale at$295
Wool KNAPP plaid blanket. in tan, white and pink
lar $495 value, special at ~ 1886
Extra heavy blankets grey and pink size 66x
so, regular $4.75 value. very special $3.50
Extra heavy white and blue plaid wool KNAPP ban
kets, size 66xSO, regular SC. so values at $545
Lambs down blankets in blue white and TAM and pink
and white plaid, size 64x8O, $3.50 value~~~~ $695
Bed Comforter Special
Special offer Of 100 bed comforter. during this sale
at$l.98 up to $780, |
Mems Overall Special
rs dozen men: everels in all sizes, regular $3.50
values special for this sale at $l.29.
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Messers. Robinault ande Marshall
who were awarded the contract for
repairing, painting and papering the
dormitory, have almost completed the
work and the building presents a fine
appearance.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-09-05

Miss Alice Swanson returned thi:
week from months visit at Mani
tau, Colo.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
Homemade EGG Tester.

These may be left square or sawed
around to conform with the box. This
is necessary to make the bottom solid
enough to hold the 20d. spike which
is driven up through the bottom one
inch from the side of the box. On the
point of the spike fasten the reflector,
which is of the ordinary kind used on
oil bracket lamps. Directly opposite
the center of the reflector and at the
same height, cut smooth round hole
one and one-half inches in diameter.
Around this on the outside tack a
piece of thick leather cut to fit the
hole. This wears smooth very shortly
and shuts in all the light when an egg
Is applied to the hole. If an oil lamp
is used, hole about three inches in
diameter must be cut in the top of
the box, and over this an inverted
flower pot with a two-inch hole brok-
en- out of the bottom should be put
to serve as sort of chimney. If two
holes are desired so that large num-
ber of eggs may be handled with more
facility, it is a simple matter to cut
another hole.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
HARD PROBLEMS FOR FARMER
Saving Of Time and Labor Is One Of
Most Decentralization of
Buildings Helps.

Farm management problems are
among the most difficult which the
farmer has to solve. Each crop grown
is business by itself, and each class
of live stock involves it's own peculiar
difficulties. 1t is the task of the farm
er to select and fit these business prob
lens together SO that they will work
out without friction and with profit to
the farmer. Logically the farmer is fast
coming to be classed among the great
business men of our country.
One of the most important things
that the farmer has to consider is the
saving of time and labor, and in con-
sidering this he should consider the
location of fences, gates and buildings.
By properly locating these he can save
much time and energy in performing
the regular work on the farm. -
On every new farm fences are being
built, new buildings are being put up
and new adjustments Of fields are con-
stantly being made; consequently it is
well for every farmer to carry in mind,
or even to diagram, plans for his farm
outlay much in advance of his actually
handling the work.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
A saxon-French Cigar Lighter.

Several years ago the then new min
lister of France, M. Klotz, decided to
impose a tax of two francs, or 40
cents American money, on each cigar
lighter used in that country. The rea-
son for this is that the sale of matches
in France is in the hands of the gov
ernment monopoly and the portable
lighters interfered with the sale of the
matches. On the other hand the
matches have become so bad in quality
that they are subject of complaint and
ridicule. The law has become unpopu-
lar and there Is an effort now being
made to have the order rescinded. Not
withstanding the fact that an in
creased tax was placed on tobacco by
the French government several years
ago, it has caused a tendency to in
crease smoking and that is proven by
the many smokers to be seen In public
places and thoroughfares.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
WINTER GARDEN IN CELLARS
Many Vegetables Can Be Grown That
Will Furnish Fresh Supplies for
Family Table.

During the winter several garden
vegetables can be successfully grown
in the cellar that will furnish fresh
supplies for the winter table when
such things would otherwise be lux
ury.
RLubarb and asparagus roots can
be forced into growth, if vigorous roots
are taken up before freezing, then al
low them to freeze and remain in that
condition two weeks.
Put them in boxes of earth in cool
cellar, and they almost Immediately
begin to furnish supply of beautiful
ly blanched stalks. A temperature of
about so degrees is desirable.
Rhubarb will Go well at even low
er heat, and darkness is desirable.
If your cellar windows face the
east and south they will be good places
to grow lettuce that has been previous
ly started outside. Roots of parsley
taken from the garden will thrive and
furnish garnish for the whole winters
dishes. Chives will thrive and so will
spearmint plants. 1t is well worth
trying this fall.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26

early and ship them to cities North,
where the demand for flowers in May,
ending Decoration day, May 30, is so
great as to exhaust the entire output.
1t is the one season of the year when
flowers are scarce.
The peony Is the only flower of
prominence that blooms early enough
in the season and the one flower that
defies hothouse culture. 1t is an out
door plant and will not succeed when
put under glass, and therefore cannot
easily be forced by artificial means.
When planted on land that is quick
to respond to the first rays of the sun
in the spring, land sloping to the south,
but made rich and powerful to pro-
duce a strong vegetable growth, the
peony will produce flowers to ship
about May 18.
At this season of the year there is
not flower of any variety to be seen
in any northern market unless it comes
from further South.
The blooming season lasts about Is
days and is generally at its height
just before Decoration Day.
The plants never fail to bloom, re-
quire but little care, and being legum-
| inous, enrich the soil.
Once in the ground, there they re-
main for five years. No other flower
is more deserving of popularity. So
easy to raise that the novice can raise
it, so permanent that a clump has been
known to bloom annually for half a
century. So hardy that no protection
is required in the bitterest of winters,
and so free from disease and fungus
that one is spared the labor of fighting
| disease,
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
MAKE SURE OF EGGS
Laws Governing Marketing Of
Food Products Demand 1t.
6ehooves Up-to-Date Farmer to Test
Quality of Products Before Ship
pinq-Practical Gambler Is
Easily Made.

Every year the state laws govern
ing the marketing Of food products
are made more stringent. 1t is be-
coming more and more unsafe for the
farmer to market, unknowingly or 9TH
erwise, eggs of doubtful quality.
1t behooves the up-to-date farmer to
make sure of the quality of his eggs
before marketing them, writes +. w.
Crumb in Wisconsin Agriculturist.
The following description is Of a
practical egg GAMBLER, or tester, which
may be easily made at home and which
will show up any defects in an egg.
Aside from the light used, which may
be either oil or electricity, the cost
COMPLETE need not exceed 80 cents.
Procure an ordinary cheese box and
F1inforce the bottom with three-quar-
Gcr inch boards nailed ON the outside.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
MAKING PROFIT FROM MARES
Doubtful If Any Class of Live Stock
Is Capable of Paying Better, Rate
Of Income.

A good team of brood mares re-
quires considerable investment, but
it is doubtful if any class Of live
stock is capable of paying better
rate of income. If, however, the
mares should prove to be only "every-
second-year" breeders, they would
not be so profitable as if they brought
colts each year. By breeding such
mares in the fall one has chance
to average two colts in three years
from each mare, which is better than
getting only one colt in two years.
Oftentimes the mare sucking fall
colt is not needed for work through
the winter and the mare and colt can
run out through the day. This re-
lieves one of the necessity of having
to keep the colt shut in box-stall
while the mare is at work as in the
case with the spring colt. Also, some
stations stand at a reduced fee in
the fall.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
SELF HARD TO CURE
Cows Having Acquired This Habit
Will Get Around Almost Any
Means for Prevention.

Self-sucking is one of the worst hab.
its COW can have and one of the most
difficult to cure. Most cows that have
this habit will get around almost any
means for prevention except kept in a
stanchion, or tied with short halter.
Unless a COW is especially valuable
that has this habit the sooner she is
sent to the block the better. 1t is not
caused by any lack of feed or sub.
stance in the ration and cannot be
cured through feeding or any other
way that is known of. A COW with the
habit always seems to retain it.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
Hog Watering Trough.

almost entirely in the ground and is
fed by pipe from below. This pipe
is controlled by float valve.
The trough has cover, slightly
raised above the water level and short.
er than the trough. The space be-
tween the end of the cover and the
wall of the trough provides enough
room for the animals. The water con-
stantly coming through the buried pipe
and the air space beneath the cover
prevents freezing. The device is said
to have proved successful in temper
ature of 20 degrees below zero.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
Keen Business Man.

"Excuse me, sir" said Bilson, lit
tie timidly, "but you appear to be
following me. Is there anything you
want?"
"Weel, I'm just trying to find where
you live, and introduce myself, like.
I'm Mcpherson, the undertaken" said
the burly stranger.
"Oh-er-Quite so! I'm pleased to
meet you, I'm sure! But there's mo-
body dead at my placer
mae, nae!" said the undertaken,
smiling sweetly. "But l just heerd
you cough, an hae hopes !''-London
Answers.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
SUGGESTIONS ON BEST FEED
Mighty Expensive Form of Laziness to
Throw Corn on Ground-open
Shed Is Favored.

1t saves q lot of work to dump the
corn for cattle on the ground and let
them dig it out of the dirt for their
convenience, but It Is a mighty ex-
pensive form of laziness.
An open shed with well-drained
dirtf1uor provided with troughs should
always be a part of every stock-feed-
ers' equipment.
As the hard work eases up on the
horses, cut down their feed accord
ingly.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
GROW CHINESE PE0NIEs
Rx L. M. BENNINGTON.

The old=time, "piny" was a rank
looking, evil-smelling plant, with a
large red flower of stiff, waxy appear
ance, blooming generally in May. 1t
was not beautiful, but it was hardy
and pushed it's way out of the ground
in the spring as soon as the frost
would permit.
Peony is the Botanical name for this
plant. Varying forms of it have been
in cultivation in the celestial and flow
ering kingdoms of China and Japan for
a long period Of time.
In China these forms have been
crossed and recrossed thousands of
times. The hybrids that are the re-
suit of these centuries of crossing are
the most beautiful flowers in the
world. Z, 80
While travelling in China several
years ago had the rare good fortune
to be in the interior during the bloom
ing season of these Towering plants,
and I was so much impressed with
them that l purchased 1000 of the
most striking and popular colors for
the home test.
These arrived in good condition and
were carefully planted on my farm In
Virginia. They flourished from the
start. / readily sold blooms last year
for $500 q dozen. Most of these went
to New York and Boston. At this
price for the flowers an acre of estab-
lished plants would produce splen-
did income.
The idea underlying the growing OF
these flowers is to get the blooms
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
No vermonters in Heaven.

An article about Vermont in the
American Magazine says: 'In the rail-
road station of our neighboring mar
ketplace there is pinned on the wall a
printed poem bearing the arresting IT,
tie, "No VermOnters in Heaven" Its
literary value is not great, but 1t Is
widely read and appreciated. "The ar
gument Is that they will not stay, these
deceased and homesiek Green Noun
taineers. Saint Peter receives them
all at the gate. running to welcome
them. and fits them out with the best
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
ATTENTION TO CALF PAYS
Rather Difficult Task to Feed Milk,
Grain and Hay Regularly, but
It Is Profitable.

1t is hard to feed calves their milk,
grain and hay regularly and carefully
twice day and give them a drink
of water at noon and care for the
other stock in the same way, but 1t
pays. You will prosper and we will
win the war.
The midland journal., 1917-10-26
GOOD COLD WEATHER TROUGH
Automatically Fed Device Is Protected
Against FFeezing-controlled by
Float Valve.

The idea of this invention is to pro-
vide an automatically fed trough that
will be protected against freezing,
writes G. J. Lynde in Farmers Mail
and Breeze. The cut shows trough
especially adapted for hogs. 1t is sunk