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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01
BELGIAN GAVE HIS
LIFE FOR LEPERS

At Tremeloo, Belgium, Is years ago
Joseph DeVeuster, better known as
Father Damien was born. He was ed
ucated for a business career. but when
he was eighteen years old he entered
holy orders, and fifteen years later, In
October, 1863, went to Honolulu as
missionary in the stead of his brother.
In 1854 he was ordained a priest, and
during the nine years that followed ne
was frequently struck in his parochial
work with the pitiful condition OF the
Hawaiian lepers. In 1878, he volun-
teered to take up his residence on the
Island of Molokia, to which at that
time all lepers were deported, and
there he remained until his death on
April 10, 1889. He gave evidence IN
1885 of having contracted leprosy
from the unfortunates committed to
his care, but he continued his labors'
Leprosy is contagious, infectious
disease, which is believed to be direct
ly communicable from one person TO
another person. 1t is believed to be
caused by a microscopic vegetable par
asite shaped somewhat like small
curved stick. This bacillus was dis
covered by Hansen in 1874. In man
the disease appears in several differ
ent forms, attacking almost any organ
in the body, destroying any or all OF
the senses, and finally producing
death. There is a disease among rats
which closely Stimulates human leprosy.
and the bacillus which causes it re-
sembles that found in human leprosy.
1t is not definitely known just how
leprosy bacillus enters the body. IL
may be through wounds of the skin or
the lining membrane of the nose and
throat, and possibly it may be taken
into the body with food. 1t is pretty
definitely proven that no particular
article of diet, such as fish, causes the
disease. IL udS UCOh hhou6NN
some insect may act as the agent
which transfers the germs from SICK
PEOPLE to wen people. This is not
proven.
Whatever the exact mechanism IN
the transference of the leprosy oach'
lus, practical evidence shows that the
disease is spread mainly by direct con-
tact. and is most prevalent where peo-
ple are dirty and overcrowded. There
is no evidence that leprosy is heredl-
tary.
Practical experience has shown that
segregation is the only practicable
means of controlling the disease. "A
bill appropriating $25O,OOO for the pur-
nose of establishing national home
for lepers passed the House of Repre-
sentatives on May 4, 1916, and was
passed by the Senate on January 20
1917. This provides a national insu-
tuition for the care and treatment Oh
the unfortunates afflicted with TINS
gruesome disease and solves the
problem of preventing its spread IN
! the United States.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01
THE MEETING TONIGHT.

BY all means every representative
of the $50 memberships to the Cham
her of Commerce secured in the re-
cent campaign should be present al
the meeting tonight which is held for
the purpose of perfecting the organiza-
ton.
Four important matters have been
outlined to the new members by Secre-
tary Fenimore, and they form the basis
of the activities planned for the civic
body for the future. The new system
will undoubtedly prove of benefit and
far surpass anything which has YET
been inaugurated for the Chamber Of
Commerce. Those four topics should
Pe thought over before you go to the
meeting, and they are:
/. Adoption of certain amend
ments to the bylaws providing
for changes necessary under the
new plan of organization.
2. Organization of the member
ship council which is to be the ini-
tiative and referendum body rep
resenting the entire membership.
3. Discussion (Open to all
members; talks limited to five
minntes.)
(a) What do you want the
chamber of Commerce to do to
help you in your own line of bust
ness?
tb) What do you consider the
thing of first Importance to be I'M
dertaken by the Chamber of Com
merce for the benefit of the city as
whole?
4. Adoption of program of ac-
tivities for the year.
Americas has important civic wOrl
ahead of her. The numerous need
which you hear discussed can be &C
complished in a systematic manner
without the usual scenes common t
such movements. Business is system
and system is the life of every bust
ness.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

The dispatches yesterday disclosed
the fact that four American consuls
are being held in Germany until it is
found if all the German consuls over
here had left. Setting aside all other
opinions and views, it does seem that
Washington could speed up demands
on the Germans for our diplomatic
representatives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01
THE WHATCHlMl COLUMN
By George Martin


Butter.
Why do restaurants keep up the
pretense of serving butter?
In the first place the stuff they
serve would be an insult to any self
respecting creamery; and in the sec
ond place they don't serve enough OF
it to make worth while chasing it with
a knife.
a pat of restaurant butter these
days is about as big as germ and al
most as visible. 1t is so small, in
fact that it can stand in the middle
of its chip and be days journey from
the edge in, any direction.
There was a time when restaurant
butter covered a multitude of bread.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

The northumberland in Albany
has made that city a center of thea
trical interest for this section of the
state. and every show finds a welcome
hand from numerous out-of-town par
ties. Americas must be up and doing
in this respect, for her trade territory
demands that this city either fill the
bill or retire
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

Congressman Jeanette Rankin, OF
Montana, declines to be interviewed
which is trick that sometimes results
in securing more space that would
otherwise have been given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

The record of the Pennsylvania rail-
road has been a marvel of the railroad
world. Until the great wreck OF
few days ago, not a single passenger
had been killed on that road during
a period of three years.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

The Georgia editors are planning in
great anticipation for the annual gath =
ering in brownsville in July. The
gang always sets apart week in each
wear for these excursions of benefit,
interest and pleasure.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

Rather curious how two newspaper
men were made the scapegoats for the
leak" if there was one. These news
paper folks must be considered strong
factors, although some of the con-
gressmen rant occasionally about the
failure of the press.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

Viereck's Weekly, formerly The
Fatherland is calling on Gerard to eX-
plain something to their satisfaction.
Three short words would be undigni-
fed for a reply, still the stenchful
blasts for these subsidized organs are
getting unbearable.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

The Chamber of Commerce needs
Won tonight, as the first meeting OF
the new membership will be held when
the organization is to be perfected.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

The Third district editors are plan
ming to meet in Americas in March 10
form an organization similar to others
over the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01
1T Is UNANIMOUS.

Griffin wants to issue street i'm
prOvement bonds, and there is no
better way that city can spend
its money.-Americus Times-Re-
corder.
That's just what we've been telling
tie voters.-Grifin News and Sun.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

Congress is already confused enough
without having the constituents wire
directions for attitudes and voting.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

The ladies of the Woman's club IL
this city are planning a great time
for the agricultural rally in Amerlcus
on Saturday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

The Reed amendment has another
battle to face, and it remains 20 DC
seen who will fall by the wayside-lf
any.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01
Americas, Ca, March !, 1917.

Laconia has part of Lusitania.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-03-01

MIR. l. H. Kimbrough Is the ohls
.,,thorized travelling representative Oh
sha Americas Times Recorder.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

Planet, but dignified she.t which
summed sensa tionalism and devoted
much space to the doings OF the safe,
sane and ultra respectable clement
Perceiving that his companion for some
reason did not care to talk, he read az
the car moved downtown. Suddenly
Captain Elisha was awakened from his
reverie by hearing his friend utter an
exclamation. Looking up, the captain
saw that he was leaning back in the
seat, the paper lying UNDECIDED in his
lap.
Whats the matter?" asked the older
man anxiously.
Pearson started, glanced quickly at
his friend, hesitated, and looked down
again.
There 1t is," he said. "Read it."
Captain Elisha took the paper, drew
his SPECTACLE case from his pocket, ad.
justed his glasses and read. The item
was among those under the head Of
Personal and Social" It was what he
expected. "The enga gement is today
announced Of Miss Caroline Warren,
daughter Of the late A. Rodgers War-
rem, the well known broker, to Mr.. NAL
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

understood elsewhere. For instance,
dry goods is seldom heard. tho Aus
traliAn term being soft goods" This
generally applies only to piece goods.
with some inclusion OF ready-to- wear
articles, The house or shop that car
ries articles for mems wear Is known
as a mercury" and never as a haber-
dasher's 'Haberdashery" means what
In America is covered by motions"
The shop that handles women's wear
is known as diapers" and the or
ganization composed Of members OK
tho trade IL called the Master Drapers
Association. The mantle" department.
Is the one that handles women's coats
and suits. The manager OF the store
and shop Is known as director. and an
assistant Is a salesman.
"warehouseman" does not mean a
man who stores goods for others, but
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
TIMES REPUBLICAN, MARsHAILTOwN IOWA: AUGUST = 1917

~ ~ ~ ~ .
peace much. we love our country's
honor and the perpetuity OF our uni>1
more. There may be amongst US q few
men who know no impulse Of patriot
ism, have no love Of country, and can
see nothing but sordid gain. There
may be amongst us few others who,
blinded by prejudice eneendered by
former political strife, can not forget
that the government is guided in this
struggle for it's life by the hands Of
their political opponents, and who
would rather see it perish than have
1t saved by their hands, who will cry
peace when there is no peace. and who
viii endeavor to turn US from the pro-
secution of this war by dwelling upon
and exaggerating the misfortunes 1t
has brought and will bring upon us.
But these men are few in number and
weak in Influence,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
FAR M ING

Is the business today that is getting
the money. The man who owns land
Is the one who is getting the best Of It..
Farm renters. farm hands and wage
earners get into this class yourself.
have lands in Michigan adapted for
general farming. stock, dairying. poul-
try, vegetables and fruit. near lakes
and streams. good roads. towns. schools
and markets. A few hours ride from
Chicago. Prices SIS to $S5 per acre.
Small or large tracts. Terms on which
anyone can buy. Ask about them and
write for my free literature. Cheap ex-
cursions to the lands twice a month.
George w. Swigart Owner, P1255, First
National Bank Bldg. Chicago, III.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
REAL ESTATE AUCTION.

AS we are leaving city, we will sell
our beautiful south side home on
premises 312 West High street, Mar
shalltown, Wednesday, Aug. s, at 2:3o
p. m Place has two fine acres r.ch
land, good six-room house. cellar, coal
house, barn, chicken park, apples
pears, plums, grapes, cherries. rasp-
berries This is a fine home three
blocks west Of Center street paving, az
fenced. Seeing is believing, look 1t
over any day and be ready to BID, as
it must sell, act on this opportunity.
$500 cash, balance easy terms. Phone
green 1868. F. L. Doud, owner; Col.
Kendall, auctioneer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

task OF tho immediate future and the
people were substituting momentary
enthusiasm for years OF indifference,
the very phrases OF their speech re-
Elected vividly the approach Of war. A
teameter was no longer occupied with
such an ordinary task as feeding and
Harvesting horse. but instead he
gives him ration of forage. puts on
his equipments, and orders him to fall
In The farmers, in place Of blowing
and sowing, dig trenches and drill,
while their wives have become STAFF
officers and attend to the subsistence
or commissary department"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

AZ They Stopped Into the Trolley Pear
son Bought IN Evening Paper.
colin Corcoran Dunn Of Fifth avenue.
Miss Warren, It will be remembered,
was one Of the most charming Of our
season before lasts debutantes and"-
etc.. II
TIE captain. read tns brief item
through. y
"Yess 10 said slowly, II
Pearson looked at him IN amazement.
Are you going TO permit her to mar
y that-that fellowY
"Well, amt sartin that can stop
her"
my God, man! Do you realize-and
she-your niece-why"-
There, there, Jim! I realize it all,
I cal-late. It's my business to rea-
lie it"
And It Isn't mine. No, Of course, It
INIT You're right there"
"Hold onl'' commanded the captain.
Hold on, Jiml Don't you 60 of hat
cooked. When said twas my business
to realize this thing meant Just that
and nothiH mora want hintin', and
you ought to know it You do know 1t,
don't your
The young man paused. YES" he
answered, After On instant's struggle
with his feeling1; yes, I do. beg
your pardon, capEain.v
"sort Of Knocked Jon on your beam
ends, I understand. Well, Jim" with
Z sigh, Il amt exactly on an even keel
myself"
(To Be Continued.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

For SaIe-Snap. 100 acres located in
Freedom county. Minnesota. near state
line and one-half mile to country store.
gently sloplng, deep black soil, no
stone. no gravel. no quack grass. near
ly all in cultivation, all fenced, has ex-
ira large new modern buildings worth
100000. four miles to small railrond
town Of 400 population with good high
school and churches. This Is the best
100 acres In county. 1t In perfect. price
$135 per acre. $500 down. $500 March
1. 1918, balance eight years per cent
Have big list Of small farms. terms to
suit. Agents wanted. No trade. Lewis
Fedge Albert Lea, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
A., You urluelexY

Most sickness Is traced to cateD1I4l
ness or neglect. hut unfortunateo WAl
suffer from hay fever or asthma ca4
attribute their ailments to bad luo&
In August the air is full of pollen -
dust that cause trouble for come -
others are never bothered. No remedy
does more to relieve hay fever an4
asthma than Foley's Honey ana Tar
the well known family medicine fo3
coughs. colds and Group. 1t clenrs ana
soothes the afflicted nose, throat aA0
bronchial tubes. Sold everywheres-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
sPlaii1 soE IOWA IN 1851.
Language Of People Reflected tha
0pirik Of the Times.

Even before Fort Sumter had been
fired uponain April, 1861, the war spirit
began to show itself among the people
OF Iowa. DIR. John Z. Briggs In an
article recently published by the State
Historical Society Of Iowa. says that
offered to the government, and people
everywhere were half consciously max
ing ready for any emergency. 1t was
reported that merchants and laboring
men are busily engaged-working az
their respective callings thru the day.
and drilling in the evening-preparing
themselves to enjoy peace or encounter
war" BY May, when state and nation
were awakening to the stupendous
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
PUBLIC AUCTION.

AS we are leaving city we will sell
all our household goods on premises
sos South Third street, Saturday, Aug.
4, beginning at 2 o'clock. Dressers,
commodes, beds, springs, mattresses
three large rugs, lace curtains, linole-
UNI, sideboards, rockers, dining chairs,
dining table, cupboard, Globe range
like new, heater. washer, wringer tubs,
fruit Jars, plasterers tools, mortar box.
benches, planks, shovels spades, work
bench, engine truck, buggy, single har-
ness, bicycle, incubator, twenty-tw two
good laying hens, some chickens
dishes, cooking utensils. Terms cash.
E. c. ,Tompkins, owner, Kendall &
Pitcher.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

tivation; % TRES fenced, the rest good
hay land Telephone, S-roum house
barn 40xli, both almost new. Two
large machine sheds adjoining good
Sized granery. hog house, chicken
house, garage. blacksmith shop. or
chard Ria, deep, bla ,k ell. Crops
never dried CT here. sSo per acre. $1,000
down. $4.G)o March 1, 1913, balance five
years or more at s par cent. Write
owner, EricN e. Nordin, Bird Island.
MINI. rOll,a 9
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
WANTED
FOUND
LOST
Notice Pertaining to Ads Ad'
dressed Care of Times
Republican.

when an advertisement does NOV
give the advertisers name write a Iet.
ter addressed as directed In tho Q"
and leave It at the newspaper onice.
where the advertiser will get It. the
publishers can not give the name o.
the advertiser without the advertiser
consent All advertisements for TINS
column must be in the office at AZ
o'clock or date Of publication to insure
classified toni
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

For Saie-A choice 120 acre farm,
every acre good corn land fa!: i'm
provemcnts: one mile from school and
church. four miles from town. Price
$110 per acre. WIN make good term
If desired Address w. o. T. Oleson,
Leroy Mimi.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

For SaIe-Improved sixty-five acres;
central onions twenty hay meadow;
fifteen pillow land, fall pasture; eight
miles from Pequot. Fine roads, good
soil; price $2,250. H. s. Albertson, Pc
quot, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
pAcIFIsTs IN THE SIXTIES.
Governor kirkwood Had No Use For
Opponents Of War.

Samuel ]. Kirkwood, governor Of
Iowa during the Civil war, had no use
for pacifists, according to the author
Of biography which will soon be pub
lished by the State Historical Society
OF Iowa. "We are eminently peace
full and peace-loving people" said
Governor Kirkwood in message to
the legislature, "and the Interruption
Of our peaceful avocations by war and
its Incidents bears hardly upon us;
but we must remember that the only
way to bring back and make perma-
nently secure to US that peace we love
SO we'll, is to- convince those who have
thrust this war upon us and to con-
vince all others that, altho we love
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

a Wholesale dealer In soft gocdr
the like. The business OF What VA g5
known in America a. that Of WG!9l
houseman Ia conducted In Austfalln
"bulk stores" N .1 N KIM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
WISCONSIN LANDS.

Stop Rentins-Buy home in central
Wisconsin. tho richest producing belt
Of the United States. Land from IS an
acre up. Write for particulars. J. w.
Clayton & Co.. Withee. Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
ENGLISH a. Il 10 "spoke."

The United States is not the only
country that takes liberties with the
mother tongue. Australia speaks
language Of trade that would not he
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

For Sale-Library table, leather
chair book case, small rug, bed, spring,
chiffonnier, ice box, at S13 North
Third street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

Wanted-To buy your rags, maya
zines and all kinds Of junk. Phone
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
MINNESOTA LANDS.

For Sale-Minnesota corn and stock
farm-295 acres, 2 miles from town. 80
miles from Minneapolis. 200 acres under
cultivation. balance meadow and pas
ture. Good buildings, 8 room house.
large stock barn. stanohions for 100
head in the basement four silos in the
barn, horse barn, machine shed, corn
crib. running water. and an up to date
farm in every way. Price 3l15 per acre.
Mortgage 10000. VIII exchange for
good Iowa farm. 80 to 100 acres. T. H
DAILY, Elk River, MINI.
For saIe-Choice improved and un-
improved Minnesota farms. Open
prairie or part brush and timber. No
etumne Price SIS to SIS per acre,
terms to suit. Let me tell you about
the Jest i land 4. the hnss part nf MIN
nesota lands owned and controlled by
the Empire Farms Company Thief
River Falls, MINI. GALES department.
For sals-Farm Of 240 acres in
Kandiyonl c.ucty, Minnesota, near good
country store ard schoo.house. Three
miles to new railroad and townsite Just
laid out by large, nice laks Ten miles
to good ma.iSst town; ta0 acres IN cul-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

Wanted-Do you want to buy, rent or
sell a home in Marshalltown? See US as
we always have good list on hand.
Fred W., Carl. over 12s East Main
street. u - -al
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

To Rent-Furnished rooms for ligh1
housekeeping. modern, reasonable. III
North First street, phone red 1891.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

Wanted-zAshes and rubbish to haul
Phone red 1912.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

Wanted-To buy all kinds Of feath-
ers, also old cotton and hair mattresses.
2 O. Box 235.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02

Wanted Horses to shoe. New shoes
% to 6, so cents each. n. n. Judy, corn
er Church and Center streets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-02
WANTED

people, men or women, to work Sat
urdays. Levin.