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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-01
HOTELS OF THREE STATES
RAISE THEIR RATES

Kansas City. Mo-. Dec. Sl.---A mini
mum rate of $3.50 day now will
greet the transient guest in the Amer
lean plan hotels OF Missouri, Okla
homa and Kansas. In hotel opera
ting under the European plan prices
will be increased for both rooms and
meals
Increases In the cost OF foodstuffs
and all hotel supplies that vary from
40 to 200 per cent are to blame, tho
hotel keepers saw
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-01
ANew Year. MESSAGE
&c. w. K.)

gracious gifts opportunities
hour, MON Is a
n eternal The years
with O
peril
mi II be
lips henceforh
and beeavemen for
all
be
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-01
WHEN TT COMES TO A CHOICE.
Drank Monroe Bever,y.l


Said Theortst to Ttppler.
Discussing drink or war.
Though bullets they be fearful.
Yet whiskey I abhor."
Yes. bullets they be fearful"
Said Tippler. yet I think
That tween the one and t'other.
The lesser evils drink"
Then Theoriet made answer.
THE lives from either score.
Or bullets versus whiskev.
'"The latter cost the more"
THAT may no So said TYppier.
But rs for me, I. think .. .
That tween The one and fother,
should prefer the drink"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-01

people had the information.
1t will do no good TO Indulge IN
indiscriminate aspersions upon the
character of public men. The world Is
oid-fash!oned enough to believe that
the preponderance of honesty among
them IS very great. Holding firmly 10
that opinion. 1t is confident that this
scandal must be met boldly and intel
ligcntly. and since Mr.. Lawson is the
most vehement among its circulators,
that he should be heard first. openly
and fully.-New York World.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-01
NOTABLE DEATHS OF THE YEAR.

the Pole. and verhaeren. the Belgian;
Henry James. Richard Harding Da-
Wis, James Whttcomb Riley and Jack
London.
Journalists of wide repute who
passed away were George w. Small
ley. Horace White and Paul Leroy
Beaulieu. Perhaps the last two
named might better be described as
publicists bat they honored journalism
by their services to 1t American art
suffered immeasurabiy by the deaths
OF three Of orr famous painters. w.
VI. Chase II W. Ranger and W. @.
Eunce while the dramatic stage lost
heavily
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-01
OUR FIRST DRY NEW YEARS DAY.

This will be virginia's first dry
New Years Day, the beginning OF the
States first calendar year without ga
looms Prohibition has been in effect
IN Virginia fast two month"; The re-
suits have been marvellous. Friends
OF prohibition have been gratined that
the operation of the law has been in
augurated so auspiciously and that it's
enforcement has had the cordial and
hearty support OF the people almost
everywhere. Those who opposed pro-
htbition have been surprised at the
ehenercial results OF the law made so
manifest in such short period after
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-01

The capacity OF a ciothesline is dou-
bled by a new device that straddles
1.-THE line and provides two pieces OF
wire to which clothes can be fas-
tened
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-01

ganda. Germany has suffered in this
country from excess Of zeal We trust
Great Britain will not fall into a SINH
lar or.--Baltimore Sun
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-01

the great change.
The Virginia people wanted PROFIT
bition and they have It. The law IS
probably the most efficient statute Of
the kind adopted In any of the dry
States. and the sentiment In favor Of
having the law we'll observed is Ger
tainly strong and potential. Were the
vote to be taken again, the saloon
would be found to have few friends
The cities as well as the country dis
tricts~ are having the law enforced.
and they ike IT. This Ia indeed. a
happy New Year for virginia
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
Eldora News Notes.

Special to Times Republican.
Eldora, Dec. 15--Dr. F. w. Horton,
who was at one time in the practice
of the dental business in Eldora and
who later practiced the same profession
in Marshalltown, has purchased the
6ert tai business of DIR. H. o. Cobb and
comes into possession of his purchase
Monday. DR.. Cobb will work in Des
Moines until called into the service OF
Uncle Sam.
District court will begin in this city
on Monday, Jan Z, with Judge G. D.
Thompson, of Webster City. on the
bench. This IS Judge Thompson's full
term in this county. he being appointed
by the governor to fill the place oc-
casioned by the legislature when
fourth Judge was added to this district.
There are a number Of important cases
for trial ard the entire term is expected
to be used up in an effort to clean
up the docket.
Mrs. H. w. Phillips, who had been
here visiting her mother, Mrs. Mary
Herman, left Thursday for her home
in Billings, Mont. She was accom-
panied by her mother, who will speld
the winter there so as to be with the
daughter and three sons-WaynH'
CLYDE and Edward Herman, who have
land claims in that state and who are
making good on the land.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
Former Iowa Falls Woman Dead.

Former Iowa Falls Woman Dead.
Special to Times Republican.
Iowa Falls, Dec. 15.-News has been
received here Of the death Of Mrs. w
NJ. Morton In California. Mrs. Morton
was well known in this country, having
been resident Of the city for twenty
six years. The family came here In
1888 and resided here until their re-
moval to Altadena, Cal, six years ago.
Mrs. Morton's death was very sudden
and due to apoplexy. She is survived
by her husband and the following
children: DR.. l.. B. Morton, who Is on
his way to France; Mrs. Mary Pollock
Of Flagstaff, Ariz.; Dr. w. G. Morton
Of this city, but now stationed at"f'ort
Riley. Kan. Robert Morton, who Is IN
camp at Fort Funston, and Helen Nor
tom, who Is teaching in the Omaha
schools. Mrs. Morton was a lifelong
and devoted member Of the Baptist
church The interment will be made In
the west.
AT the annual election Of officers OF
ST. Elmo Commandery No. 4s. knights
Templar, DR.. ]. H. Stooksberry was re-
elected eminent commander, c. Dillon
was chosen as generalissimo, z. o.
Ellsworth as captain general X L.
Mendell, recorder, w. H. Woods. treas
urer, George Johnson, senior warden
e. W. Miller, Junior warden, 0. Z.
Cobb. prelate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
CRESCENT MAN ON TRIAL FOR
HITTING ANOTHER DURING
PATRIOTIC QUARREL.
ASsAlLANT DECLARED
BUYERS DAMNED FOOLS
When Unpatriotic Remarks Were Re-
scented by Cripple, c. Housh 10 Al.
legged to Have Knocked Him Down,
Leg Being Broken in Fall-Aoush
Being Tried For Assault.

Council Bluffs. Dec. 15.-Liberty
bonds and patriotism occupy the lime
light in the case Of the state against
Clement Hough. which started in dis
trict court before Judge Rockafellow
Thursday morning. Hough, who is a
resident of Crescent, Is charged with
assaulting Pat Moran, another resi-
dent Of that place in the Crescent post
office on May 20, during an alteration
over the first issue of liberty bonds.
Moran. who IS an aged man and
crippled in one leg, sustained frac-
ture of the disabled limb, when he
fell to the floor.
A jury was secured in the case early
Thursday afternoon and the taking OF
testimony started. Moran was the first
witness and detailed at length the Incl
dents leading up to the difficulty.
A number of residents Of Crescent
and vicinity were gathered in the post
office on Sunday morning. May 90, he
said and he was engaged in converse
ton with Chris Benson, relative to
the first liberty bond issue. In the
course of the conversation Moran made
the statement according to his testi-
mony, that he would buy some bonds
if he had to borrow the money. Hough
broke into the conversation here, he as
serted and said: .. g.
IF you do you are a damned fool"
Moran said he charged Hough with
having a lack of confidence in the
countrys resources and with not hay
ing a drop Of patriotism In his body
He said Hough replied:
Germany has got England and
France whipped and the bonds will
not be worth cents on the dollar"
Moran reaffirmed his faith in the
bonds, he said, and his intention to
invest in them.
"If you or anybody else do, I hope
You lose your money" Housh replied,
according to Moran's testimony.
After the alteration had progressed
a short time, Moran said Hough stru *
him and knocked him down. His leg
was fractured in the fall. He was at
tended by DR.. A. A. Robertson.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
MORE DISLOYAL TALK
Fritz Orth Wanted at Denison for
Radical Pro- German Utterances and
For Striking Woman Who Berated
H i'm for His Language.

Special to mes-Republican.
Denison. Dec. 15.-Fritz Ortiz, who
has been working on the section for
the Illinois Central road is wanted
here for radical pro-German talk and
striking in the mouth a woman who
berated him for his language. Orth
has been boarding at the homo Of the
section boss, John Rabe. In the even
ing q neighbor OF the Rabe family,
Mrs. Patrick O'Connell, called at the
home and while there Orth began ex-
pressing the hope that America would
be defeated. Mrs. OConnen resented
this and said II man she would strike
him in the mouth. Orth replied by
striking her stringing blow and then
made off and has not been seen since.
On it being reported that Hans Wulf
and son, living near Boyer. in the north
part Of this county, had helped Ortiz
to make his getaway, they were arrest
ed and are now under heavy bonds to
appear before the next grand jury. A
warrant Is out for the arrest Of Ortiz
and the sheriff means to get him If
possible.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
FARM EMPLoYE ENDS LIFE.
Frank Mekim, Of Ida Grove. Fires
Shot Thru Brain. ....


Special to Times Republican.
Ida Grove. Dec. l5.-Frank Mckim,
sou OF Mr.. and Mrs. Richard McKin,
of this city, committed suicide at the
farm home of Jens Peterson, south
west of Ida Grove, about o'clock Fri
day morning, using a single barrel shot
sun for the purpose, and blowing the
entire top Of his head off. McKim, who
has been working for Peterson for
some mnths, told a little son of his
employer that If anything happened to
him he wanted to be buried in new
suit of clothes that he had recently
purchased. and that he wanted to be
buried near the grave of daughter or
his employer, who died several days
ago and with whom he had become in
fatl.ated The little boy. who was with
McKim in the barn, FASTENED to the
house and told his afther what the
hired man had said but before Peter
son could reach the barn, he heard the
sho. and found Mckim lying IN one OF
the stalls dead. The young man was
born and reared in Ida Grove and was
about % years old.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
Fire at Iowa Falls.
Special to Ttmes-Republican.

Special to TtmeS-Repuplican.
iowa Falls, Dec. 15.-Ffre damaged
the building and equipment OF the Hy-
man Bakery here about 10 o'clock
Thursday evening. The origin of the
fire Is not definitely known but IS
tn ought by those who have investigat-
ed to have been started by. spontane'
GUS com bustion and from a bundle OF
old sacks. The fire being in the rear
part Of the building and adjacent to
an alley, it was not discovered until
it was we'll under way. When the de-
partment arrived, the fire had reached
the roof and had broken thru. In a
short time it was under control but
not until the roof mad been badly dam
aged, as well as some Of the walls.
The interior was injured by smoke and
water and the total loss will approx
mate $1,000. The building is owned by
w. NJ. Marsh and was occupied by L.
T. Hyman as a bakery. The loss to
Mr. Hyman will be considerable.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15

sees 1t. To her the star will represent
q lad so teeming with strange sfancies
and ambitions that he puzzled and dis
tressed While he delighted her. He
thot il was decreed that he would be
a great writer. He did succeed In
writing class play last year when ne
was graduated from a school of agri-
culture.
On the farm his mother was dream
er, too. and she knew there were pos
sibiities in her boy, but she dared moi
define them. She was in duty bound
she thot. to discourage him-yetr she
didn't Instead, / suspect she fostereo
his least practical aspirations.
Then, at the moment she had dread
ed most--the time for him to launch
out upon life--came war, and her boy
was one Of those in training at For
Smelling. He did not get a commits
sion. Perhaps he was too young OF
too much of dreamer. But the train
ing seemed to take all the nonsense GU,
of him, all the indecision, vagueness
She hardly knew her boy for the same
interpretive, perhaps egotistical
youth who had entered the officers
training camp.
He was one of those who returned FOL
the second training, and In all the
days OF his furlough at home on the
farm she had soldier in her house
not a dreamer. He would not miss
his daily target practice for any holi-
day making she could plan. The
poetic drama he had been at worn
upon was not resumed.
Let Percy Mackaye go on writing
them; want to help live an epic
That was his attitude, and 1t persisted
The second training camp brought nc
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15

The Iowa federation has had q loss
by fire thru the burning OF the business
section of Storm Lake. The records
of the federation we're kept in the
office Of F. f. Faville by our cores
ponding secretary, Mrs. Faville. Only
fifteen extra year books were saved
by being in Mrs. Faville's home. Many
extra copies will be needed during this
club year, and It is not feasible to have
new edition published. 1t will be a
very great favor to Mrs. Faville and
to the federation II small clubs will do
nate for our use one Of the two copies
which they own. Send them to Mrs.
+. F. Faville, Storm Lake.
having received only very recently Its
apportionment for the Y. w. fund?
The sum asked for is so small in pro-
portion to other requests that we may
be in danger Of regarding 1t as OF
small Importance. But It Is Of great
moment, and it partakes Of the nature
Of food conservation in it's direct ap-
peal to women. Establishing hostess
houses which are called "a bit Of home
within the camp" Is part Of the Y.
w. plan. We surely all know about
them. The Sorosis Club Of Mason
City has just given 800 for the fund.
Special gifts for our own hostess
house at Camp Dodge may be sent to
Miss Harriet Plummer, 635 Forty-f first
street, Des Moines Miss Seyle. OF the
Des Moines Y. W., says gifts of this
kind may be applied toward the APP
portionment Of the community from
which it comes.
Mrs. Thomas d. Healy, Fort Dodge.
chairman Of the sub committee on
housing, reports Some very good news
for her committee and the, federation.
accepted the office of secretary for the
committee Miss Stuckslager Is a tall
ented young woman just out OF Vassar.
She was president of the student body
at college. Iowa women deeply appre-
ciate the help given by college young
women.
The letters from committee chair
men to clubs will soon be issued In
the form Of small paper. Committee
chairman have aimed to give definite
form to their suggestions so that clubs
may follow Them
Mrs. r. w. Frank reports a new
country club, Scott Sunshine, Mrs. G..
A. Paulus, president. near Iowa City.
1t has twenty members who are doing
Red Cross work, and who expect to
add same study program.
The following clubs. with names OF
their presidents. are reported as re-
Gently admitted into the federation by
the president, Mrs. j. w. Watzek;
The Rockford Civic League, Mrs.
Ruth Fullerton.
Saturday Study. Club OF Gilmore,
Mrs L. H. Van Alst!ne.
Bear Grove Circle c. L. S. c.. Allan
tic, Mrs. H. NJ. Graham.
Mt. Pleasant Improvement League,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
Union Red Cross Active.

Special to Times
Union, Dec. 1.-THE Union branch
Of the Red Cross has just finished
twelve equipments for one patient"
This means $50 pieces as the outfit
contains - convalescent robes, "a pairs
bed socks, "a pairs hospital socks, -
pairs wool socks, IL pairs slippers, SO
suits of pajamas, AZ hospital bed shirts
&c wash cloths, 72 handkerchief, 4s
face towels, "a bath towels. Beside
this there are 81 pairs OF wool socks,
II sweaters, % mufflers, 2 helmets. 5
pairs Of wristlets dozen handker-
chiefs, hand towels, and dozen
wash cloths. Two shipments Of knitted
goods have been made before, 17s pairs
of socks in ali. There are over a
hundred knitters
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15

charge Of the work OF extending hoApi-
tality to the mon are planning for so
cial events during the holidays.
unique party was given in ono of the
barracks OF Minnesota and North pa-
kota men last night Of which one of
the social mothers had charge, Instead
OF having the young men come to
downtown club for party the party
was held in their own barracks and the
young women invited from the city
went out In automobiles. The men took
great pride in decorating their bar
racks for the occasion. An orchestra
from one Of the regimental bands fur
nishcd music for dancing, A boxing
match was one of the diversions,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
Federation of W0n1en's Clubs.

Mrs. Stanley Miller. "a, n 4 IA
Harlan Federation of Women's
Clubs, Mrs. Edith Booth.
Scranton Fotnightly Club, Mrs
Beth Jackson.
Ricardo Club Of New London, Mrs.
| Celia Lynn.
! Twentieth Century Club Of TT. Mad
iso,f, Mrs. A. D. Storms.
Sorosis Club. Scranton. Mrs. J. N.
Moss.
Fortnightly Club, Renwick. Mrs. L
w. Miller.
woman's Club. Pocahontas, Mrs. M.
e. Burckhalter.
The B. Natural Music Club OF
Waterloo IL doing q pleasant work by
giving musical programs at hospitals
on Sunday afternoons, and by Turn
ishing music for the Big Brothers Mis-
sion. They will follow their custom OF
singing Christmas carols for the sick
or shut-ins.
The Traer Federation Of Women's
Clubs Mrs. F. w. Wood, president,
bought a 500 liberty bond with money
raised by voluntary subscription. the
Monday Club, the P. e. o. Chapter, the
w. C. T. u, the Bon Homie. the Alpha
Club. and the Girls Country Club con-
tributing,
The war relief committee Of the city
federation wrote letters to all Traer
boys in service, packed 100 pairs OF
shoes contributed by the members Tor
the French women and children, sent
box of dishwipers tothe Tama coun-
ty boys In the cantonments. The CLUBS
are now ready to make garments Tor
the war refugees.
The Mason City clubs have gener-
ally voted out the serving Of refresh
ments, and have given the sum which
would be expended to the Red Cross.
The bridge clubs have discontinued
prizes, and given the money to the
Red Cross. In the Twentieth Century
club, each hostess gave IS instead OF
serving refreshments. The Maria
Mitchell Club, federated in the first
year of the Iowa federation, has just
pledged itself to knit 100 tops for socks
at its regular meetings. The annual
dinner TO nuSDdHuS was ACSSh1hy hSAe'
1t was meatless, oysters serving the
place OF meat. The club was estab-
l.shed in 1879. and two charter members
still attend the meetings.
The work Of getting signers to food
cards still continues by the committee
having it in charge. Wheatless and
meatless days are generally observed
in public eating places and in private
homes.
Among clubs making special EFFORTS
toward the Hooverizing OF Iowa are
the woman's Clubs OF Fort Marison,
Gilmore City, Clarion and Nevada
Cedar Rapids clubs vie with Sioux
City in the amount and variety Of
undertakings. A number OF individu-
ais and organizations have adopted
orphans or refugee children in war
countries. Christmas boxes are sent
to them. and a personal relationship
established.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
CAMP DODGERS KEEP WARM.
Cold Weather Puts Housing Condition.
to Severe Test.
| TO Times-Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. Dec. 15.--The severe
weather of the past several days has
been test for the housing conditions
1t Camp Dodyge, but the officers and
men report that they have been able
to keep comfortably warm. Where the
barracks have needed any patching up
to shut out the cold air the men have
been able to do this. There Is also a
good coal supply and sufficient cloth
Ing and bedding.
Government officials looked out Tor
tho coal supply as soon as they got
the 4nln early In August. Coal was
brought in from mines in tho vicinity
Of Camp Dodge and stored. Xhk past
week the government has arranged TO
secure the coal supply from the mines
at Mslchoc which will make about
thi1ty-mile haul to the camp.
The social mothers. who are in
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
BRAKEMAN LOSES LEG
Belle PLANE Boy Falls Under Cars
Near Miami.

Special to Times Republican.
Belle PLANE, Dec. ia very sad
accident happened Friday afternoon
when Daniel Dietz, a young freight
brakeman on the south branch OF the
l. and NJ. while returning home from
What Cheer on the way freight, IN
some way slipped and fell under the
cars. his leg being taken off below the
knee. The doctor said he could MOI
be moved under twenty-four hours
He is a young man about q years Of
eye, and the youngest son OF Mrs
Peter Dietz Of this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
Farm Sell. for $3.50 Per Acre.

Eldora, Dec. 14.-G. L. Blackburn
sold his farm Of eighty acres, lying
Just a few miles west Of Eldora, to
John Sheldon, the consideration be-
ing $3.50 per acre. In the exchange
Mr.. Blackburn comes into possession
of what is known as the I. II. MerricK
residence in Eldora. Possession OF the
several properties is TO be given next
March, In 1854 Mr.. Blackburn traded
farm in Kansas for the eighty acres
just disposed of, taking the Iowa land
at an estimated value Of $50 per acre.
Since that time he has improved the
property and made good living from
it's productive acres, now disposing OF
it at a handsome ADVANCE. Hardin
county land IS not depreciating in VAL
ue. notwithstanding the freakishness
of last season in the way OF producing
normal corn i3is4'' ~ y :
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15

|aetsr hs told ~ ths bought socksp
made his feet sore. And they could
nyi Don't ! remember howl Wa
startled over ana over again ~ her
when q wAs tho baby sister and shs
could already make the needles nyi
But my yarn always .tightened ana Z
did not learn to- knit.
( And now Mary's son has gone to
France in gas and flame regiment
ana Mary Will sit in q lonely Minneso-
to farmhouse and knit everything =
Soldier can wear. She will supply her
son and then 20 on knitting for his
rekimsnt. She VIII 80 without shoes,
II necessary, to buy yarn, and she win
look and see tho single star on her
service flag and her heart will find
comfort In the thought that she ID
helping to win the war.Kansas City
Star. HI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-12-15
Adei Man Kills hirnaelf.

Adel Dec. IA. ". Vaughn, Wen
known business man Of Abel, com
mitted suicide yesterday afternoon by
cutting his throat while alone at MS
home. He was discovered by an en-
ploye who called at the house. He was
65 years old and was engaged in the
health is thought to have prompted
him to take his life.
Mr.. Vaughn was formerly editor OF
the Abel Record and was the inventor
of the Vaughn press. He IS survived
by a widow and several daughters.
Three daughters, Mrs. Fred Macy, Mrs
Frank Tawney and Mrs. Frank Kin
nick, reside at Abel.