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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-03-23

Csc Rose Bud Pears, Loganberries,
Blackberries and Black Raspberries
will be sold Saturday. March oath, at
the Acme Grocery for 25c.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1917-03-23

First Lutheran Church.
Service on Sunday, March 25th, al
7:9O p. m. in Norwegian.
H. M. NORMAN.
The Washington times., 1917-09-18
Complete Knitting Needs
Every Woman Should Knit For Our Soldiers and Sailors
Dozens of Models in Neu Fall Serge Dresses at 49, 81

A very handsome collection
of New Dresses that have just
arrived, and will be on display
for the first time, tomorrow.
Dresses made entirely of
mems wear serge, and dresses
combined with satin are in
cluded in this lot. Plain tail
ored styles, braided styles and
some embroidered - others
with cable stitching, large
buckles and buttons as trim
mings.
Either straight or peg
skirts, many new ideas in
tunic effects; pleats and sash
belts are shown.
Other Serge Dresses Priced
at SIS and $16.75
An assortment being con-
stantly augmented by ship
ments arriving almost daily.
These dresses represent the
utmost in value for these
prices. Sizes for misses and
women.
The Washington times., 1917-09-18

Something new - these
Bungalow Dresses, with
large collars. buttoning all
the way down the front,
belted, OF plain colcrs, with
trimmings in contrast. All
sizes to ~.
The Washington times., 1917-09-18

Regular and extra sizes
OF 3jc Vests In iTrcE ular
weave. Such vests-at 23c
will be among the bar
gains here tomorrow morn
ing and gone before clos
ing time. Hurry!
The Washington times., 1917-09-18

A half pound Of good
quality white cotton in
each roll. for which the
standard price is 15c as you
doubtless know, lie here
but not regularly.
The Washington times., 1917-09-18

Widths TO 2 inches, in
reliable embroiderIes, Val
and TOrchon lace edges and
insertions, worth TO 9c
yard. Choice for &c yard.
The Washington times., 1917-09-18

OF double ChinOn-look-
ing like Georgette, made
with large round collar,
with lace trimming IL
inches wide: white only.
All sizes to 46.
The Washington times., 1917-09-18

Including japanese Silk
Waists with hemstitched
collar and front. Also Wolfe
Waists, Of white corded
stripes. some few in colors.
All sizes to &C.
The Washington times., 1917-09-18

Worth I5c and lTc to-
day-being extra heavy
and pretty pink and blue
stripes and checks. Full
pieces, rarely good at only
12izc yard.
The Washington times., 1917-09-18

OF white Wolfe, with
corded stripes; the material
alone worth 3gc. and note
the making, the large col
lars, etc, and hurry.
The Washington times., 1917-09-18

OF extra heavy Outing
Flannel. pink and blue
stripes, with 12inch seal
loped hounce. Good value
at G9c.
The Washington times., 1917-09-18

Fall weight, good value
at 25c yard. OF pretty
plaids, stripes, and plain
colors, for women's and
chiIdren's dresses. skirts,
etc. Wash well, wear well.
The Washington times., 1917-09-18

Gowns. some with fun
lace yokes. others with
medalllons in colors. Also
combinations and skirts.
Good values at only soc.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21

phone, or write ne a
letter; or--best Of
aIlcoliae to the Of
fice and get ac-
quainted.
But don't delay;
tonight Or tomorrow
may Be too late.
Better Better ass ! & z nov. "
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21
LAFAYETTE

Mrs. Blake Kulp was taken to the
Lodi hospital last Thursday for an
operation, but had SO improved that
it wasn't necessary at this time and
she was brought home Monday.
o. L. Wightman is under the doc
tors care.
Sunday school next Sunday at ! 80,
preaching at 2:30, and Sunday even
ing service at z. There will be
Christmas entertainment Monday ev-
ening at 1880. A good program has
been prepared, after which treat and
presents will be given to the children.
Miss Zilda Kul is visiting at G. E.
Shaw's at Dover.
Sam Kulp is in Massillcn on busi-
ness.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Warner (on
the Tuttle farm) last Thursday, an g.
pound girl.
John Kulp has bought the John
| Morehouse place Of ! IL acres at Sc
vile and will move there about Jan. /
O. E. Schlechty of Plymouth, O., Wis
tied Ed. Cartoons and his parents on
Sunday and Monday.
Clara Jones has sold the beech ant
naples on the 8 acres he bought Of E
Low, to Mr.. Porter and is busy deliv'
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21

-H
ering it to his mill on the Grim place.
The gas company has located the
second well on the infirmary farm and
the second one on John Clark's farm.
They lost the tools in the Ballash well
week ago and haven't recovered any
Of them yet. sf
w. B. Chapman's name was on Mr..
Leatherman's sale bill as clerk, but on
the morning of the sale the thermo-
meter was 10 below zero, so he phoned
Leatherman he had a severe cold and
severe case Of pleurisy, but the sem
ate voted unanimously it was a case
Of cold feet.
The County Commissioners extend
ed the date for the payment of taxes
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21

We want you to know what we know
about the packing business and its future
right here in the prosperous territory sur
rounding Akron and Cleveland.
We want you to see the future Of The
Portage Packing COmpany-its money y-niak-
ing possibilities-as we see them. We have
real facts to lay before you-hOnest, man-t0-
man facts that you can prove out for your
self.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21

He united with the Baptist church
in Spencer in 1884, and viii be greatly
missed in the church as well as the
community. He was very fond OF
hearing the gospel songs, and some
one sang to him every day: a few
hours before he passed away he listen
ed to, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus"
There remains to mourn their loss,
a wife, two children, and other rela-
tives and friends.
New up-to-date Sleighs, for sale a.
Firestone & Company. 17wl
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21
PAWNEE

Clyde Van Meter is improving.
Mr.. Mowrey from Cedar Valley
spent Saturday at II. M. Van Meters
Edith Bascom is visiting at hei
fathers, W. T. Bascom's. =,
The Lutheran Sunday school will
give a Christmas entertainment al
their hurch Christmas morning. -
The Church of the Brethren will
give a Christmas entertainment Sun
day evening, Dec. 80. Everyone vel
come. =,
The spelling school at Prospect hal
last Thursday night was enjoyed BY
all present.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21

to Jan. 10, instead Of Jan. 1S, as was
published last week. However, taxes
rendered at the treasurer's Office after
that date and up to the 10th, the last
day Of grace, by law, will be accepted.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21

FOR SALE-1917 Grant six auto.
This car is new and bears factory
guarantee. Uusually good offer for
cash. Alderfer Bros, Medina. 16f.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21

FOR SALE Large barred rock COCK
erels, pure bred. for any one wish
ing a cockerel for another year. Mrs.
Edna Hatch, phone 2W15s on Medina
exchange. VIII sell more reasonable
If they are called for before January
1st. lutI.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21
Plant Being Built Now;
Practical Men in Charge

The Portage Packing Company is going
concern. Our plant at Old Portage, on the
B. & o. near Akron, is under active construe-
ton, and before winter is over we expect to
be slaughtering and shipping hundreds of
cattle, hogs and sheep every week.
Every department win be in charge Of a
man who knows 1t from real personal exper-
fence PLANT, Building and Management, Buy
ing, Selling and Shipping all under trained,
expert supervision.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21

Chippewa Cash Elevator
O. ". Carton. PseDs.
Call US for prices on your grain
when you want to sell. Remember,
we sell Flour, Feed, Coal, Lime and
Poultry Supplies.
FEED GRINDING DAILY
Sub-agency for Maxwell cars, Fair
hanks Engines and washers and plat
form scales.
C. w. CARLTON, Propr.
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21

WANTED-Marri man to work on
farm by the year. Phone 2R116. The
Misses House. lowz
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21
GettheF Facts Now Without Obligation

You owe it to yourself to get these facts
and your time il short. Make up your
mind now to sign this coupon and mail to us;
The Medina sentinel. [volume] (Medina, Ohio) 1888-1961, 1917-12-21

Good Profits in Meat
The Whole Year Round
At every season, there is "hungry"
market for one or more of the products OF
the modern meat-packing house, and we Will
be fully prepared to supply this market thru
out the year.
Packing Companies earn proverbialy
handsome profits some as high as 6O%
year, others from 25% to 40%. In fact, we
do not recall ever having heard of one that
failed through the lack Of a ready market.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
CHAPTER XIV.
Iefever TO the Rescue.

Lefever, chatting In the aspen grove
under the restraint Of waiting In the
storm, was ready long before daylight
10 break orders and ride In 10 find
De Spain.
With the first peep Of dawn, and
with his men facing him In their sad
dies. Lefeyer made a short explanation.
Il don't want any man 20 go into the
gap with me this morning under any
misunderstanding or any false pre-
tense" he began cheerfully. Bob
Scott and Bull will stay right here. II,
by any chance, De Spain makes his
way out while the rest OF us are hunt
lug for him. you'll be here TO signal us
--three shots, Bob-or to ride in with
DE Spain to help carry the rest Of us
out. Now, it's like this" he added, ad-
dressing the others "You, all Of you
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21

70 me ct times. Lydia q. PinLham's
Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills re-
stored me to health and want to thank
you for the good they have done me. l
have had quite q bit of trouble and
worry but it does not affect my youth
full looks. Ny friends say why do you
look so young and well?' ] owe 1t all
to the Lydia E. Pinkham remedies. !"
Mrs. RoBT. SToP1EL, Sage Avenue,
Washington Park, Illinois.
Ifyou have any symptom about which
you would like to know write to the
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn,
Mass, for helpful advice given free of
charge.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
CHAPTER XVI.
Puppets of Fate.

When Nan rode with De Spain into
Sleepy Cat that morning. Lefever had
already told their story TO Jeffries over
the telephone from Calabasas, and Mrs.
Jeffries had thrown open her house TO
receive Nan. Weary from exposure,
confusion and hunger, Nan was only
too grateful for a refuge.
= on the evening OF the second day De
Spain was invited to join the family at
supper. In the evening the Jeffrieses
went down town.
De Spain was talking with Nan in
the living room when the telephone bell
rang in the library.
De Spain took the call, and mans
voice answered his salutation. The
speaker asked for Mr.. de Spain and
seemed particular TO make sure of his
identity.
"This." repeated De Spain more than
once, and somewhat testify. 'is Henry
de Spain speaking"
''Td Ike TO have little talk with
you, Mr. de SPAIN"
''Who are your"
The vein of sharpness in the ques-
tion met with no deviation from the
slow, even tone of the voice at the
other end OF the wire. II am not In
position TO give you my name," came
the answer, lat least, not over the
WIRE" tt. @
A vague impression suddenly crossed
De Spain's mind that somewhere he
had heard the voice before.
do you suppose IScould come uI to
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
Goinu to Helm.

80 your husband is anxious to do
something for his country?"
"He certainly Is"
will he join the army or navy?"
"No; he's too old for that"
Hell raise vegetables in the garden,
I suppose, theni"
No; he's too old for that. too"
''What can he do, then?'
"oh, he'll join the home guard and
swat flies all summer"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
No Rest for Him.

Mrs. Gadder says she is thinking OF
going to a private sanitarlum to rest
her poor, tired nerves
Doesn't she ever suspect that Mr..
Gadder has poor, tired nervesT"
''oh, no. According to her point OF
view, Mr.. Calder. a little round-shoul-
dered person, who weighs about q hun
dred and eighteen pounds, is a cave
man who doesn't know what 1t is to
suffer-"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
FARMERS ARE WoRklNG HARDER

And using their feet more than ever before.
For all these workers the frequent use Of
Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder to
be shaken into the shoes and sprinkled in the
footbath, Increases their efficiency and In
sures needed physical comfort. 1t takes the
Friction from the Shoe, freshens the feet,
and prevents tired, aching and blistered feet.
Women everywhere are constant users Of
Aliens Foot Ease. Don't get foot sore, get
Aliens Foot-Ease. Sold by dealers every.
where, 25c.-Ady
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21

fered with female
trouble, hackache,
nervous spells and
the blues. Ny chill
dren's loud talking
and romping would
make me SO nervous
I could just tear
everything to pieces
and / would ache all
over and feel so sick
that | would OF
want anyone to talk
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
PLACING the Blame

Il see an English sportsman's yacht
Is so built that his automobile can be
lowered into IL TO provide power"
Now If the boat won't bulge he'll
know what TO blame 1t on"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build In The system

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula is
printed on every label. showing it Is
Quinine and Iron in a tasteless form. The
Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron
builds up the system. so cents.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
Just information

Myrt-Is Lucille good at keeping Q
secret?
Em--oh, fine, II she gets enough
help.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
WoMAN,s cRowNINo GLORY

Is her hair. If yours is streaked with
ugly, grizzly, gray hairs, use LA Gre
OLE Hair Dressing and change 1t In
the natural way. Price S1.00.-Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21

People get rid Of their worst trou-
bles by waking up. The method should
be more generally applied.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-21
NERVOUSNESS
and BLUES
SYMPTOMS Of More Serious
Sickness.

Washington Park, Ill. 81 am the
mother of four children and have suf-
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-08
GERARD HOPES TO
LEAVE BERLIN soon
By The United Prsas.

BY The United Fross.
WASHINGTON. Feb. admitting
messages II has received telling OF
Ambassador Gerard's virtual deten-
ton, also containing information that
other Americans we're delayed in Ber-
lin, the State Department said today
nevertheless, that matters undoubted-
" would be satisfactorily adjusted al
once
Safe conduct from the Entente
Allies for Ambassador Bernstorff and
his star is expected before night.
This, officials said. would end all
delay In Berlin.
Official messages showed that the
safe conduct for Bernstorf, plus OK
citement over placing OF guards on
German ships in American harbora.
constituted the basis for delaying
passports Of Gerard. his stan. news
paper men and other Americans.
The department had word from Am
bassador Willard today, explaining
that his message OF yesterday say
Ing he had heard from Germany in
Berne, Switzerland, was erroneous.
Willard said today that his messag
came from Berlin via Berne.
state Department oflcials said ~
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-08
NATION Seems nearer
BRINK OF WAR today
(continued from BID PaEsl

CONTINUED from First Page
American rights, before actual war
fare will result
Should the President adopt course
OF war be must be able, they hold, 70
demand the backing OF a united coun-
try.
And so great IL the nations love
for peace that they believe such back
ing would not come If there should be
any doubt OF suspicion IN the grounds
on which the President might base
any warlike action.
Ia view OF this II Is noted here that
the danger or loss OF American life
on the high seas is daily diminishing.
AZ was anticipated, the Presidents
action in breaking with Germany has
accomplished the same result as an
opon warning to American travellers
and American ship owners TO remain
In port.
Action OF American Line owners in
definitely postponing the sailing Of
their vessels indicates they take this
view.
with the seas cleared Of American
ships and American travellers refusing
to take passage on belligerent ships
there would be small likelihood Of an
American life being endangered, II Is
pointed out
should American ships desire to
arm defensiveiy, as the government
has ruled they may, crisis may come
very soon.
Germany has held any ship with
armament Is a warship. With armed
American merchantmen plying IN the
German danger zones an ultimate
clash with a U-boat would be inevi-
table, It Is believed Decision OF the
state Department to send no convoy
with American merchantmen until
actual warfare Is at hand, Ia IN linz
with President Wilson's determination
to take no steps that might be con-
strued as wariilke action pending
open hostilities.
Questions involving the sailings and
conveying OF American ships are ad.
mlttediy very trying Il was signih-
cantly indicated BY oficials today that
owing to indications that Germany
would very soon commit an overt
act such as would mean war, II might
be best 30 conserve this oountry'1
naval resources by keeping the navy
intact
Firm belief Is held that the next
few days will determine whether OF
not there Is peace or war.
In this connection some of1cials
today expressed the belief thar per.
haps Germany would be careful not 70
commit any overt act until Berd
storn and his party have reached
Germany, and Gerard and his party
are well on their way to America
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-08
no coNsIpER PENeIoN eILL.

Members OF the entire police de-
partment will assemble in the drill
hall OF the police station az o'clock
this evening when the proposed
amendments to the presen police
pension fund laws will be read to
them. Il Is the intention of those
fayoring the proposed amendment 70
have them adopted at this meeting
but officers connected with the de-
partment today stated that they
thought the proposed amendments
should be furnished them in time for
their consideration before final action
was taken in approving or rejecting
them
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-08

ment for the present merely content
ing itself with a vigorous statement
OF It's views.
n Onicial information from Chile is
lacking, but dispatches from Santiago
today predicted that nation would
side with Brazil.
The greatest interest is manifested
here IN SPANS attitude on the sub
maringings Such dispatch re-
coived from Ia Nacioh's Madrid col
respondent declared that Germany
was negotiating with Spain" as to
that nations fruit cargoes, announced
its purpose TO avoid sinking Spanish
ships carrying such commodity.
even II destined for the Allies.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-08

Is only matter Of little time until
the whole situation will be straight
ened out"
There are about $50 Americans, in
Guiding families in the American EN-
bassy az Berlin and In the American
consular offices In Germany. At the
embassy Itself there are ten regular
employees and their families twenty
special assistants and O number OF
clerks. totaling about 80. II Is not
known. however. how many OF the
clerks are American and how many
Germans,
There are 101 conBuls, including
their families. in 20 coneulates IN Ger.
many four IN Belgium and one in
Warsaw.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-08
ALLIED SHIPS SAIL
into Jaws OF death
BY tho United Press.

by lho .DulboQ Elthhs
NORFOLK. Va. Feb. s.-Loaded TO
the gunwales with war munitions. cot
ton, and general supplies for the Bn-
tente Allies. feet OF twenty-five
British. French and italian ships.
sail and steam. left Virginia ports to-
day.
Twenty-Five miles of shore a con
yoy OF warships picked the cargo
boats up and will convoy them.
The munition-laden ships have been
rendezvousing at the mouth Of Chesa-
poake bay since Sunday. Others from
Baltimore and points along the coast
are sailing 10 join the feet.
II was said in shipping circles here
today the Allies have adopted a plan
Of conveying cargo boats in squad
rons OF ten or more hereafter.
Several Danish, Dutch and Swed-
ish ships are keeping close trail be-
hind the guarding warships.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-08
SOUTH Americans NOT
AGREED IN GERMAN PROTEST
BY CHARLES P. STEWART
United Press Stan Correspondent.


BUENOS AIRES, Feb. Slope OF
further concert OF action, or contin-
uance OF the "A B. c." unity OF ac-
ton among South American repub-
lies, apparently Is at an end.
Inability OF Argentine, Brazil and
Chile TO agree on the answer to Ger
manys announcement OF unbridled
submarines. or In their reply to Presi-
dent Wilson's appeal TO neutral ma
tons was believed by diplomats to-
day to indicate complete dissolution
OF the plan.
According to highest information to-
day Argentine's note TO Germany re-
srets that the Imperial Government
mas adopted extreme measures, but
announces Argentine's strict adher-
Snce 10 the principles OF international
law S.. = meaning, apparently, that
.,ut Aires intends to maintain en-
nrall; on the other hand, has
practically Joined with the limited
states in adiudging Germans bloek-
eae Illegal. No break An reistions
mas been made, however, the govern
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-02-08
Br The unIted Prsas.


MADRID, Feb. s.--Couched in hrm-
est tones OF protest. and characteriz-
ing 0ermany's new sea methods as
outside the legal principles OF IN
Sensational life" Spain has forward
ed her note to Berlin In reply 20 the
German governments announcement
Of the barred zone"
Il concludes with the expression
that Spain does not doubt that the
Imperial Government win find means
Of giving satisfaction to SPANS
claims"
These claims. the note sets forth.
are based on the memorable duty
which binds q government to protect
tae lives Of It's subjects and maintain
the integrity Of its sovereignty so
that the course OF national existence
may not be interrupted" They are
tnat spain's shipping and the lives
ot ner citizens be not menaced by
suOatitutng by Germany for the in
easputaole rights OF capture in cer-
s+r an Sases' pretended right Of de-
o,. Germany's new warfare. 1t is de.
preston on the Spanish sova-. ea IN, !,
Nr-~eAN VI hlIlCL noNfro 1ffrf
which Spain adopted from ne hssin
ming and has maintained with lo,,s1s,,
and unshakeable firmness.n the 49,
continues. gives her the rieht ~
expect that the lives OF her subiects
engaged In sea trade should not ha
placed In such grave peril. II also
gives her the right TO expect that the
trade should not be troubled nor an.
unfinished by such an increase in the
extent OF the zones in which the I'm.
perial Government insists that in
order to attain its ends, It must us,
all weapons and suppress all limita
lions which Il has hitherto impose,
upon its methods Of naval warfare
Even before the Imperial Govern
ment had set aside these restrictions
His Majesty's government had pro
tested, holding them insufficient Il
comply with the prescriptions of ma
tional maritime law. But the method
Of war announced by Germany, are be
ing carried TO such an unexpected
and unprecedented extreme that thu
Spanish government. considering III
rights and the requirements OF its
neutrality, must with still more rea-
son protest calmly but firmly to the
Imperial Government and must make
IT the same time the necessary
reservation. imposed by the legiti-
nsxs presumption Of inavitable re-