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The Denver star., 1917-02-03

which are from 10 to 20 miles away. besides
their mail orders and shipments from Den
yer and other places.
The products of the farms are increasing
and there is now a marketable crop In this
community OF &250.oo0 per year produced
BY the Negro and white settlers in and
around Dearfeld. There is also a great de-
mand for mechanics and farm laborers.
The opportunities offered in Dearheld for
location and investment are unsurpassed In
the United States for Negroes of business
ability and small capital. There is an open
Ing in Dearfield for every branch of business
that Is conducted in any established COM
munity. Now is the time for the young
man to start in and grow up with the pros
perity of Dearfield The farmers have had
nve years the start of the town. and anyone
establishing business in Dearfeld has the
prosperous farmers. colored and white. a.
. guarantee of support to his business.
No class of people is more welcome In
Colorado than the good farmer or business
man or woman Colorado needs 10000
farmers and farm hands. business men ana
women, to grow and handle the products
we are now importing from other states for
our own use.
COlOra0O mas an area Ok oo,VVV,oVV oSASe
Of land with . population OF only 100000
and only one-eighth of the land occupied.
and twothirds Of her population In the
cities and towns. thus leaving open the
greatest opportunity for good farmers and
for the building Of thousands Of new COM
munities by white and colored settlers. The
white settlers are here and are yet coming by
the thousands The Negro will have to
hurry II he expects to partake Of the golden
opportunities Of Colorado. which no other
state in the Union offers. At the rate the
lands and resources Of Colorado are being
gobbled up by foreigners and southerners
the last call will soon be heard. Shall We
as a race put on until at last too late!
Dearfield Town Settlement has laid a great
foundation for the building of the wealthiest
Negro community in the world because Of
It's productive soil. Its climatic conditions.
its close proximity to water, fuel. railroads.
and the best market in the world which
always has demand for your product.
Now Is the time for the young Negro to
become interested In the Town of Dearield
and be counted in its history - one Of
Dearnsld's progressive pioneers in business.
To thos- ~ lots or tracts within the
next six .Aonths beginning February I.
1870 for business purposes We will give
The Denver star., 1917-02-03

his boyhood days the school term was
only three months in each year for the
colored children.
Notwithstanding this limited time,
he made good use of every opportunity
by making each day count for some
thing. He had but little time to play
Work and study were his daily tasks
It was In his sixteenth year that he
had to quit school and go to work in
order to assist his three sisters in get
ting an education, and this was sad
blow TO him, because he did not enter
school again except as visitor. But
he had pluck and push and had long
before declared that he was going to
make good in life.
He worked In the day and used the
nights for study instead Of seeking
good time. Entertainments were shun-
ned by him. He found enjoyment in
his studies and with his work, and by
constant study he has won his way
and now ranks with the best Informed
men OF NE race. He stands in the
front ranks in Arkansas as a leader
Step BY step he has made his way to
the front in church and state. He has
been interested in everything that
means uplift for his race. His hand
has ever been extended to the young
men who sought to advance them
selves. No one has ever been turned
away who appealed to him for help.
Mrs. Walker is one of the teachers in
the public school here They own a
lovely home and some other good real
estate
Mr.. Walker is a member of the
Knights of Pythias and has been an
active worker for years. He won pro-
motions in his subordinate lodge. fill
ing every position. The members, rec
ognizing in him a man of rare ability.
elected him their grand representative,
feeling that their interest would be
protected by him. He was true to his
trust, and while others were out enjoy
Ing themselves he was doing his com
mittee work. This attracted the atten-
ton Of other representatives.
In 1913 his name was mentioned for
the position OF grand keeper of records
and seals. and he was indorsed by the
grand lodge; hence he was elected
over two others and has been elected
each year since. He Is filling the posi-
ton and Is indeed busy man. He
enjoys the confidence and love Of the
grand chancellor. II. \. Avant.
In the A. NJ. f. church he is an ac-
tive member and was honored by his
con ferente with the election of truS-
tee Of Shorter college. Argenta. Ark,
He is also an active member OF the
laymen's educational movement In this
state. Mr.. Walker is interested In
his people and is always ready to do
anything he cen for racial advance
ment.
The Denver star., 1917-02-03

MICS Beatrice ThrashIey self-made
musician. Kind. affable, painstaking
and lover of all humanity. A true race
woman and teacher, Of music. Has
won many honors.
to the pupil and parent and to the as
piring young who are musically in
ciined. Last Thursday night the
hearts and ears of the Denver must.
cal lovers were gladdened by the ac-
tivities in music given at the Presby-
terian church at the Hobson-Cole Mus
ical. While Cleo I. Hobson. who has
appeared several times in public be-
The Denver star., 1917-02-03

of this Negro girl Of rare ability ana
attainment in, such short time. To
Miss Thrashley belongs great com
mendation. The audience contracted
the work Of both pupils under two DIFF
ferent teachers. Special mention must
be made of Marjorie Dove and Master
Edward Davis, pupils Of Prof George
Morrison, both of whom did well. Mr.
valuarez Spratlfn proved his ability
The Denver star., 1917-02-03
Negroes Farming In Eastern Colorado.

E1FrEEN years ago farming was dis
II cussed among leading Negroes in Colo
RADIO as new avenue for employment
and self-help. May 5. 1910. Settlement was
started upon Government land in Weld
County, where 10000 acres in one body was
open for demonstrating. One settler hled on
$40 acres as desert claim, and one filed on
16O acres as a homestead claim. These men
talked with their friends and got others in
The Denver star., 1917-02-03
o. T. Jackson, founder Of Colorado Town
Dearheld, Colo.

o. T. Jackson, founder Of Colorado Town,
Dearheld, Colo.
The Dearneld Settlement has a Townsite
plated on state land consisting OF $50 acres
There are eight blocks Of town lots for busi-
ness and residence, and unplatted blocks Of
s and 10 acres (ess streets) surrounding
the Town adapted to dairying. poultry rails
Ing, and truck farming.
In the Town there is city we'll. cement
block factory. blacksmith shop. telephone.
and q church building. The Town is now
building up and all kinds Of business II
wanted to supply the farmers. as they are
prosperous and are spending from 100000
to 325. 900 per annum in the towns around
The Denver star., 1917-02-03
Building Dearfield Land Office

terested in the plan. and now there are sixty
families occupying $4,000 acres of the TO-
900 acres. The other 5000 acres has since
been taken up by a good class of white set
tiers. Within radius Of twenty miles
around Dearfield Settlement there are as
many more colored families and farmers.
There are now in Eastern Colorado five hun
dred colored families on farms and two
thousand Negro farmers and farm hands
The Denver star., 1917-02-03

Progress at Rescue Mission For Men.
The promoters OF the Rescue Mis-
sion For Men, In charge Of the Rev.
A. NJ. Patterson. in Pittsburgh. have
succeeded in starting Bible class.
with a competent instructor. Dona-
tions Of religious periodicals.. daily and
weekly papers will be thankfully re-
ceiv"d. The upkeep Of the work is by
free win EiftA The mission is located
at IS Fullertoa street.
The Denver star., 1917-02-03

Miss Cleo 1. Hobson, whose musical
ability all of Denver recognized-As
pleasant as she is musical.
fore, always acquitting herself honor
ably, yet she even eclipsed all her
former efforts by her perfect. easy
technique, touch and Interpretation.
She was the product of Miss Bell d
Autrement (white). In scarcely less
than two years under the tutelage OF
our affable progressive, diligent and
painstaking Miss Beatrice Thrashley
Miss virgie Cole showed a wonder
full opportunity to make an excellent
artist. The Star felt extremely proud
The Denver star., 1917-02-03
every inducement possible. for WE NEED
YOUR BUSINESS NOW to furnish the farm

Inspecting Cement Blocks by Prospective Builders
able crops.
We want so families to build up the Town
of Deardeld
The Denver star., 1917-02-03
Of Dearheld.


Senator John F. shafroth, Senate Cham
ber, Washington. D. C.
Ex-Governor Elias NJ. Ammons. $40 Gas
and Electric Building Denver.
Ex-Governor George A. Carlson Fort Col
Inns, Colo
Governor julius c. Gunter. State House.
Denver. Colo
W. H. Malone, BIT First National Bank
Building, Denver. Colo.
Weld County Commissioners, Greeley
Colo.
Ex-senator T. J. Ehrhart, State Highway
Commissioner, Denver.
Professor Netherton, State Agricultural
College Fort Collins, Colo.
William ]. Galligan President The City
Bank and Trust Co., Denver, Colo.
DR.. E. F. Cantey, President Elite Drug Co.,
2100 Arapahoe St, Denver.
DR.. P. D. Lee, Elite Drug Co., 21oo Arap-
ahoe St, Denver.
Charles Harris, Elite Drug Co., 21oo
Arapahoe St, Denver.
Miss Kate White, Teacher Dearfeld
School, Virgins, Colo.
Saul Epsteen, Cashier First State Bank.
Virgins. Colo.
Mrs E. j. Goodall, Dearfeld, Masters,
Colo. P. O.
W. T. Fields Dearheld. Virgins. Colo
PURCHASERS OF LOTS AND TRACTS IN TOWNSHIP
Mrs. A. W. Lewis, Omaha, Neb.
Thomas Bass. Mexico, Mo.
VIM. Dow. Rouse. Colo
David Scott, watfens, Kan.
w. H. Rogers, Denver. Colo
F. T. Bruce, Denver. Colo.
Basil Hill, Denver, Colo.
Claud Davis, Denver, Colo.
NJ. G. Harding, Denver Colo.
Bert Grifnth, Denver Colo.
c. W. Brown. Denver. Colo.
Mrs James Manuel Denver Colo.
Rev. R. w. Smith. Walsenburg, Colo.
Mrs E. J. Goodall, Dearaeld, Colo.
A. S. Goodall. Dearheld. Colo.
Miss Rosalia Rice Denver Colo.
Robert Alexander. Pueblo, Colo
B. P. Branch. Pueblo. Colo
Joseph X. Alston, Cleveland. Ohio.
Rev. J. A. Thomas-Hazell, Denver, Colo.
Linzy NJ. Burrell. Tobasco. Colo.
C. p. Linthecomb. Rouse, Colo.
Thomas Jones. Tobasco. Colo.
Jesse Dalton, Tobasco, Colo.
f. F. Halsey, Denver, Colo.
J. ]. Houston, Dearfield, Colo.
B. c. Curtis, Denver Colo.
Edward F. Tichenor. Eaton, Colo.
]. H. Patterson Dearf1eld. Colo
s. A. MCGUIRE Denver, Colo.
Nc. c. Rusan, Denver. Colo.
Noble Steele Walsenburg, Colo.
DR.. w. A. Jones, Dearfield, Colo.
Joseph j. Garden. Omaha, Neb.
NJ. A. Eilonth Canon City, Colo.
James H. Weston, Salt Lake, Utah.
Fred Jones. Eaton. Colo.
G. Mccartney, Cameo, Colo
w. T. Fields, Dearneld, Colo.
Victor c. Walker,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15

You told Steve and me all about that
What want to know Isl
''Wait. did not tell you all about
Il. said that another man invested
$4,000 with your father to form that
company. That man. SO we now
know, was your uncle. Captain elisha
Warren"
u guessed that OF course It must
have been be"
1T was. The captain had saved
some money; also at that time he idol
iced his brother and believed In bis
shrewdness and capability. He invest
ed this $4,000 on Rodgers Warren's
word that the investment was likely to
be a good one, that and to help the
latter in business. For few years
the company did nothing. During that
time your father and uncle disagreed
concerning another matter. quite IN.
connected with this one-and they did
not see each other again while Rodgers
lived. In that long period the Akrae
company made millions But Elisha
supposed 1t to be bankrupt and worth
less. because-well. to be frank, be-
cause his brother wrote him to that ef.
feet.
"Now we come to the will. Your IA
fber. Caroline. was not bad man at
heart. He realized how he had de-
frauded the brother who had been SO
lind to him. and he kept promising
himself to some day repay the money
be had taken. To insure that he put
that note with the other papers Of the
company. II he did repay it could be
destroyed: II he did not. If he should
die. It would be there to proye-what
it did prove. But always in his mind
was the thought of you and Steve. the
children lie loved. He had Qnarreled
with his brother. 1t Is true. he had
cheated him.. but restitution for that
cheat be had provided. But what
would become Of you. left-in case he
died without making restitution pen
niless? He knew bis brother. as ]
said. knew bis character, respected his
honesty and believed in his conscien.
tiousness and his big heart. So be
made bis viii. and In it, as you know.
he appointed Elisha your guardian.
He threw bis children and their future
upon the mercy and generosity of the
brother be had wronged. That Is his
reason. as we surmise it, for making
that will
(To Be Continued.)
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15
Timber Bamboo.

The paintings Of the Oriental timber
bamboo in northern Florida and Lou
isiana have grown to height of 20
feet, and there is No longer any ques-
ton about their producing in this coun,
try good canes comparable to those
which they produce in China and ia
pan. A quick method of their. propa-
cation has been worked out so that it
will be now possible to supply large
enough quantities Of the young plants
to set out many small areas through
out the South, from the Carolinas to
California wherever there is sufficient
moisture and the land is not too high
priced to admit Of their cultivation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15
AUGUST BARGAINS.

100 one mile out. all tiled, good i'm
provements, splendid soil. $4,000 Will
handle this at per cent. Price s165.
100 two miles out, improved. splendid
soil, nearly all tiled. price Sl62 per acre.
Easy terms.
1875 acres one-half mile out, tiled.
good improvements, no better soil,
price $40 per acre. Easy terms.
115 acres two miles out. good i'm
provements. splendid SOIL price $i55 per
acre. 5000 Will handle this for 10 years
at per cent.
$50 acre grain and stock farm one
mile from town. Good improvements.
VIII take q small farm on this. Easy
term at per cent, This is a real bar
gain, price tl40 per acre.
Some good 80 and laae acre farms at
bargain prices, A good 1870 four and one
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15
AN ESTATE
Must BE Sold!

192-ACRE FARM FOR SALE
AT A BARGAIN there are
nine heirs, and they all want
their money.
This farm is located in a fine,
level farming country and near
a good town not far from Mar
shalltown. This farm is a level
farm, but the improvements are
not extra good. The price on
this farm for a quick sale is only
$135. 90 per acre, and it is a snap.
100-ACRE FARM Is miles
from Marshalltown; well i'm
proved, but rolling. Price only
S135.O0 per acre.
22-ACRE FARM close in.
and a good one; will make some
one a fine home. See us for the
price and terms.
FOR RENT-a fine, modern,
new house Of six rooms, located
at $40 East Church street.
il you want to buy or sell, see us
u and we viii do the rest.
G. E. Pearson Land Co.
Over Electric Light ofstoe
PHONE 1893
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15

istratlon bordering on that enjoyed by
the dominions.2 ~
In speech during the debate In the
house of commons on the report Of the
commission which investigated the
Mesopotamia expedition, less than q
week before his appointment was an
nounced, Mr.. Montagu arraigned a sys-
tenn by which India Is at present gov
erned, and declared that the executive
government should be made more re-
sponslble to the people OF India. He
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15

half miles out, improved. we'll fenced
Price $40 per acre. Fifty other bargains.
Write up what you want. We have it..
We sell the earth and the best bargains
on earth. Just try us out and be con-
WINGED Of our splendid values right here
IN the corn and clover belt of Franklin,
Wright and Hardin counties, Write us
your wishes. Yours for square deal
every day in the year. Carr & Decker,
Popejoy, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15
TMEsREPUBLICAN, MARsHALLTOwN IOWA: AUGUST Isl 1917.

suggested that the provinces OF India
be made self-governing ana federated
BY central government somewhat on
lines Of the governemnt Of the Do
mlnion OF Canada.
While this scheme was maturing Mr..
Montagu said, II was Imperative to give
India some installment now to show
that you ARE In real earnest, some be-
ginning Of the new plan which you
intend to pursue"
His appointment so soon after this
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15

The lawyer, nervous. chagrined and
greatly troubled, remained standing by
The door he did not know whether
70 80 Sr stay. He took his bandker-
! chief from bis pocket and wiped bis
I forehead
-whewrs DO exclaimed. "well. BY
George
She paid no attention to him. but
went on. speaking apparently to her
self. ~
ut explains everything" she said.
.'He was fathers brother. ard father
Ia some way took and used his money.
But father knew what sort Of man he
was and 10 be asked him to be our
guardian. Father thought be would
b kind to %. suppose. And he has
BEEN knd-he has. But why did be
keep Il Z sscretl OF course the money
was Ais. An We had was his BY right
Butte ny nothing and to let us b.
Sylvester interrupted quickly. "Caro-
Z line, CAfolins." be said, don't make
any mistake. Don't mis1udge your
nncle agsin. He IL a good man. one
Of the best men ! ever knew. Yes.
and ono 81 the wisest."
"Oh. Mr.. Sylvester. please. now that
do know. now. that you have told me
20 much. won't you tell me the rest.
the reason and al Of 1T Please!'
The lawyer shook bis head. regard.
! Ing her with IN expression Of annoy
ance and reluctant admiration.
..Naow that I've told you" he repeat
Cd. 4 don't remember that I've told
you anything. "
.But you have. Not In words. per
haps, but you have told me. know.
Please 60 on and tell me all. II you
don't" with determination. Il shall
make Uncle Elisha tell me as soon as
NJ comes. Ishall."
il Sylvester sighed. ''Weli, by George:''
~ repeated feelingly. "I'l tell you
ono thing, young woman. you're vast
I'm your talents. You should be q
mog1ber ef the bar. Any one who can
led Ssbattle SCARED veteran Of cross
examination like myself into a trap
ana than spring II on him, az you have
d6ne, = cited by Providence, ] ought
4 ut to, ~ another word on the sub,
jects, he declared emphatically. What
Captain Warren viii say to me when
rs 3uds this oft Is unpleasant to, con-
d61r. what 70 Il you want me to tell
you
sBserything. I want you to sit down
herr. ~ me and tell me the whole story
= ssss1 Inc IS beginning please y
He hesitated moment longer and
then. his mind made up. returned to
Ill chair. crossed his legs and began.
s7ere II 4is."r he said.
Caroline. about twenty years ago or
( such matter your father was com.
parauvely po0f man poor. ] mean
eonparod TO- what he afterwnrd be.
GO. But he was a clever man. an
able ba6ineSs man. one who saw oppor-s
tunitis6 tsnd grasped them. At that
tinss III obtained ! grant In soutf,
AmGEsca for'
81 kn0W, she INTERRUPTED. Ine
Akiae lRubbses company was formed
Il
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15

4 l4hs lawyer smiled no more. he
!. Turned IA his chair ana raxed quickly
nnd kSenly at the young lady beside
him. And her gaze was Just q keen
= his own.
ssWhy!. Has he?"
y, es. ana tnnk yen Know ne
1h MI syNester. ! know y pc
use no .oI me 30 nlmseH. don't
you knoW ~ :.
- cannoI answer tnese quesuons.
ue ueoAaeo .ney mvoive procession
= I. .nu
uon 80 That tnis - q secret MY
unc,e ~ al.eauy toio me. what !
1919. 1919 ". anusl - was No" ne %
= no1 1s -. a1oln .ne luan 90 wno
W. tlvsn - psFe OF Iatner ueOI
- 81, ~ NOV now " voeaineo =.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15
BEAUTIFUL HOME.

1872 acres four miles from town OF
1900, two miles from good market.
Good soil, level to gently rolling, all
can be cultivated except five acres OF
oak grove around buildings which face
on beautiful clear lake where there
Is the best OF hunting. fishing and boat
Ing. Fair set Of buildings consisting of
house, granary. etc. Price s65 per acre
$4,000 will handle this fine farm for 10
years. For particulars call on or address
Hyde & Grant Land Co, Fairmont.
MINI.
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WANTED
FOUND
LOST
Notice Pertaining to Ads Ad'
dressed Care of Times
Renuhlican.
Republican.

when an advertisement does Ao'
give the advertisers name write ses.
ter addressed as directed IN tho "
and leave 1t at the newspaper on.c.'
where the advertiser will get It. ins
publishers can not give the name -.
the advertiser without the ADVERTISE
consent All advertisements TOT tn.
column must be in the ohice AZ .
o'clock or date Of publication to ins"ss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15
MINNESOTA LANDS.

For Sais-Snap. 100 acres located In
Freedom county. Minnesota. near state
line and one-half mile to country store
creamery and school house. land al
gently sloping, 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
$4,000, four miles to small railroad
town OF 400 population with good high
school and churches. This Is the best
!se acres 4: cc.:.y. !: Is perfect. PRICE
$136 per acre. $500 down. $500 March
l. 1913. balance eight years per cent
Have big list Of small farms, terms to
suit. Agents wanted. No trade. Lewis
Fedge Albert Lea, MINI.
For Sale--Otter Tail and Roseau
counties Corn. clover. stock and grain
farms, crop failures unknown. Big
yields Of all crops. Improved or un-
improved. Any size tract. Best prices
and terms obtainable. Otter Tall coun-
ty prices $50 to $50. Roseau county
SIS to 500. Over 100 farms in each
county to select from. Free large de-
ecriptive booklet and price lists, Park
Region Land and Loan Company. 1875
Lincoln avenue, Fergus Falls. MINI.
For Sale-1so-ac farm, southern
Minnesota, heavy black corn land. good
buildings, small cash payment. long
time. low interest. II you can pay
rent you can buy this. have home
and am going to sell. Robert r. Bar
nard. Clarion, Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15

speech has led many TO believe that
the policy he outlined has been adopted
by tho government
Mr.. Montagu. who In only IS years
OF age, and therefore. a young man to
attain cabinet rank. has had wide
member OF a family which for years
has had large financial interest In In
dia, and was for four years under Sec
rotary of state for India.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15
John 1. suIIiv.nson overe.tinu.

John L. Sullivan, the ex-pugilist,
says that more people die from over
eating than from drink. One of the
most prominent physicians in England
says that is also the case over there.
No wonder that so many people are
troubled with Indigestion. II you have
trouble with your stomach, adopt a
diet suited to your age and occupa-
ton. Then, il you should have indi-
gestion, take Chamberlain's Tablets.
They strengthen the stomach and en-
able 1t to perform its functions ma
turally. For sale by all druggists
Advertisement
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15
Tho o,de.. Joke.

Johnny Hoy claims that the oldest
joke is one about the farmers wife
who went to the door. and found an
agent. Can / sell you an extermi-
nator for verminr' asked the agent.
NO" said the farmers wife. who had
been pestered to death with agents.
1--WE have all the vermin we need
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-08-15

must be sold by Sept. l, owing to sud
den taking over other buHness; snap
for wise one in a 5000 city; honest
particulars by mail. Address G-I5.
care Times Republican.