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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
THE ROAD BOND EXCEPTION.

ISlOuA My JOuIuda.l tsss5sg.
The Eagle Grove Eagle offers some
reasons why the voters Of a county or
smaller road building unit should not
be allowed to vote bond issues for road
improvements It points out that a
concrete paved road may cost $4,000 a
nile iii which! would 80 burden no
community should have authority to
assume for itself or to saddle by bonds
upon posterity." The Eagle contends
that lit is system Of road constrnc-
ton unanimously condemned by the
farmers and advocated only by these
who bear no part of the burden of cost
long haired typewriter FOUNDERS, ce-
ment stockholders, bond coupon Clip
pers and auto speed mariacs--a COM
bination that might in some cases de-
ceive the voting OF bonds upon com
munity not on it's guard
II the Eagle believes that the bond
ing proposition is unanimously con-
demned by the farmers. there 10 no
reason why it should object TO letting
public sentiment work out thru a re
erendum The farmers must pay the
bulk OF the cost Of county road I'M
proYemetit II the question = =;
passed upon by road Improvement 1ss-
tricts, as drainage improvements NAYS
been passed upon, there ~ MI lhf
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

slightest possibility an investment not
approved by the farmers would be an-
thorlzed anywhere in Iowa
Nobody is urging that road bonds
shall be issued except in districts where
sentiment is largely in favor OF them
sentiment to be tested by referendum
of the taxpayers affected where neces-
sary. Nobody is urging bonds for con-
crete roads ii particular. Indeed, so
far as surfacing material has been
specified. practically all the argument
has been in favor of gravel as the logi-
cal surfacing material in Iowa And
nobody contends that the cost OF gravel
roads in Iowa is prohibitive. Nobody
can SO contend, because gravel sur
faces are being laid on Iowa roads ev-
cry year.
The argument of the Eagle and OF
other hard and fast opponents OF road
bonds SINNERS down 70 this: The
voters must not be allowed to say
whether they want to issue bonds for
roads because they can not be depend
ed on to answer the question intelli-
gently. The Eagle will admit that 1t is
ali right FOR inc yutsrs &c decide
whether they want to issue bonds Tor a
new court house 1t is appropriate for
them to pass upon the issuance Oh
bonds for bridges 1t Is rational Tor
them TO say whether bonds shall be is
sued for drainage. or any other public
purpose except road building. But
when 1t comes to the question OF inn
proving the roads, to the benefit OF
town and country alike, peremptory
veto shall issue from the state at large
10 prevent any community from decid-
ing the question for itself.
The Journal can see neither logic nor
consistency in such a line OF argument
Nor can 1t conceive better line OF ar
gument in support of the prevailing
prejudice against road bonds. The
Journal is not depending on its own
Judgment alone in the premises. Ev-
cry progressive state in the union is
now doing more or less hard s;issssc!ng
and most OF the improvements are be-
ing financed by the same methods used
r. financing practically all other public
|improyements--the bonding method
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
iona Newspapers
SUNDAY LlAMn:s.

SUNDAY L1A.'
rCedar Rapids Republican,
We have never been quite rational
in our sunday observances. we TOOK
many of our ideas from the Puritahs
of New England who were a religion
besotted people. They made laws lor-
bidding q man to kiss his wife or chill
dren Oh Sunday, believing that such
kindly acts were offensive 10 their
tribal Coda God they borrowed from
a bigoted people who lived on the
earth ana made laws thousands oil
years before Christ preached his sun
shine faith Because the Jews, living
in semi savagery, four thousand years
ago, did certain t:;:GSSs. perforce, we
must do them. But We have emerged
from such narrow conceptions. NO
one now believes such things. but the
relics of that belief still linger on
many of our statute books and we DO
not seem TO have the courage to get
rid of them, we are so saturated with
superstitions and hypocrisies. Now we
go out autonobiiing on Sunday and
the Jews Of the time of Moses would
have been stoned to death for such
acts But if we enforced all our OLD
laws an automobile caught out OF
gasolene on the road would have to
stay there until Monday morning
such preposterousness!
THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT
ISioux City Journal
The Iowa senate should ponder lone
before following the lead Of the house
in voting to replace the county school
superintendent in the whirlpool OF
county politics. Repeal of the present
law would mean the loss OF a consld-
cradle advance toward economical
and efficient administration OF county
school affairs.
Under the new law the county super
intendent is appointed by a convention
comprising all the school directors
and trustees Of the county For the
! most part these officers are men who
are directly interested in educaiiona
affairs. and many Of them have had
experience in solving school problems
The convention is expected 20 eoIisidel
the merits OF the various applicants
for the position Of county super!n'
tenden: ana geiecI the ONE whose res
| ord gives promise OF the most salts
factory service. There may be litfi'
Ipoiiticsin making new selection, bu
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

he had q bite, was 80 eager about it
that he fell headdrst into the water So
the other man shouted out:
That's not fair. Bill! The bets of.
can beat thee at fair fishing, but I'm
not going to stand thee diving in after
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
4 Masonic Meetings
~ Visitors always welcome.

MARSHALL LODGE. No. 1903 A. r. q
A. M.-Special communication OK
in First degree Wednesday. Feb. y.
80 D. m. John W. Wells, secretary:
w. II. Steiner, W. NJ.
SlGNET CHAPTER. No. IS. R. A NJ.
Special convocation Monday evening.
Fep. IS, 7:30 o'clock. Royal Arch De-
gree, followed by banquet. Carl Shaft
ner. H. P; ohm W. Wells, secretary. Z
STATED ASSEMBLY. King Solo
mon Council No 20, P. & S. NJ, Mon
day. March IS. Resui business. l. T.
Forbes. Recorder: George Gregory
l. ".
STATED coNcLAVE. St. Aldemar
Commandery. No. 80. X T Tuesday.
Fep. 20. regular business, 1880 p. m. l.
T. Forbes, recorder; H. c. Mueller,
commander.
CENTRAL CHAPTER NO. 81. o. {.
S.-Regular meeting for business We'd
nesday, March II. at $50 p. m. Mrs.
George Downing, secretary; Mrs. J. E.
Frederick, ". NJ.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

the hum Of Industry Some kilograms
make the wires hum more than others,
owing to the nature Of their contents.
1t Is wonderful TO witness the eagle
like flight Of q curt, ten-word telegram
which reaches its destination two
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

hours after special delivery letter
has beaten its time.
The collect telegram is practical
Joke which causes murder to spring
up in the human heart. Yet 1t is
tolerated by law. whion shows now
little real Justice there is in circula-
ton. -s ss.ts ti X ta75t - SS5 ss8
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

Those who argue against private
bank inspection put forth the ridicu-
lous claim that such a law would be
a reflection on their integrity. We
don't hear any complaints from fed
eral or state banks in this regard" re-
plies the Dubuque Times-JournaL
Opposition on the grounds set forth
by private banks has a suspicious ring.
If they conduct their affairs and the
affairs of depositors in a legal manner
they shouldn't fear inspection.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

To the Waterloo Courier -Coupui-
sorry mud roads seems TO be the latest
political idea in the Iowa. Let us hope
that it will NOT get any farther than
the name suggests
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
Road and Bridge Bonds
For I0,ua Counties

GBy George X Mccullough County
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

I'VE often are cheated out Of the de-
lights Of spring but nobody con bs
cheated out Of anticipation Of the de-
lights OF spring cheeringiy remarks
the Sioux City Journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

Observing that Chicago now wants
to cut off from Illinois and be a state
unto itself the Waterloo Times Tribune
suggests: Might get an idea about
how to proceed from the former state
Of Dubuque"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

Whatever changes are made in our
school laws should be constructive
rather than along the line Of tearing
down and returning to conditions az
they existed twenty five or thirty years
ago." says the Cedar Falls Record.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20
Topics of the Times

The shot firers bill is not connected
with the Johnston bill which seems TO
have fired its shot.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-02-20

The Davenport ines sassee that:
IF the legislature WIFI also abolish
school district treasurers. the legisla-
t,,re will confer a favor on school dis
tricts and help to eliminate a certain
kind Of politics that is usually appar-
ent in school elections.
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-01-25


thousands Of dollars
Ibeieve there is a greater need for terminal ele-
yators, flour mills and packing plants than for any
other state industrial institution believe there is
great opportunity for such institutions to make an
mense saving to both the producers and consumers Of
our state To be convinced that there is imperative
need Tor change In grain marketing system you
have only to read bulletin No 119 by President Ladd
OF the State Agricultural college. Dr. Ladd by his
tests, shows concusvey producers of wheat and con
s1mers of flour both being grossly cheated I
believe state owned terminal elevators flour mills and
packing plants would be of the greatest value to our
people, and be the direct of saving thousands
upon thousands of dollars every year.
The people demand these state industrial institu-
tons. The vote at the last election removed every
shadow of a doubt on that question
The people knew that a change in the constitution
is necessary they know that it will take long time
at best before the state could possibly get these indus
tries into operation.
| can reason for delay in submitting this
proposed constitution The sooner the change is made
the greater will be the saving and the lust demands Of
the people will the sooner be realized I can see no
reason why this resolution should not pass can see
no reason Tor calling constitutional convention in
preference to this method constitutional convention
would make an additional cost of many thousands Of
dollars and cause unnecessary delay in the benefits
to be derived.
We know the people have not changed their minds
since the last election The demand for these state in
dustries IS getting stronger every day. There would
be great disappointment and dissatisfaction among
big majority Of the people Of this state if this resolu
ton is not adopted.
Therefore, most earnestly recommend that the
concurrent resolution designated as House Bill No A
be passed believe is the duty Of every member Of
this legislative assembly who has the welfare Of the
state and its people at heart to vote for this measure
7, 6~1'
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-01-25

The Nessageo
Frazier Recommends Ir
mitting Constitution to
81 - GENTLEMEN Of the senate and -
ID - house of representatives: I -
- Wish to call to your attention IX
1sE@ the concurrent resolution which
has been introduced in the house known 1&s@s
as House Bill No. "A, which in nv opin- Na
ION IS the most important measure that - -
Will come before this session. This reso-
luton has for its object the submission n
to the people of new constitution for SE
our state for their approval or rejection 81
at special election next June s..s 81 aal lxI
This constitution is practically our
Old constitution with few additions of
progressive measures which I believe aaI 1l 1I
will work for the betterment of our #
state The most important new features are found in
sections a, 169 and 172.
These sections are as follows:
Section "a. The right of the state or any political
SUBDIVISION thereof to engage in any occupation or
business for public purposes shall not be denied or
hibited.
Section 10y. The state may, to meet casual def
Gus OF failure OF the revenue any case Of extrao
dlnary emergencies contract debts, but such debts
shall never IN the aggregate exceed the sum of 5oo0oo
exclusive OF what be the debt Of North Dakota at
the time OF the adoption of this constitution Every
such debt shall be authorized by law for certain pl
poses to be definitely mentioned therein and every
such law shall provide for evyng annual tax sllffi
cent to pay the interest semi annually and the prn
cpa within thirty years from the passage of such law
and shall specially appropriate the proceeds of such
tax to the payment of said principal and inter
est, and such appropriation shall not be re-
pealed nor the tax denounced until such debt, both
principal and interest, shall have been fully paid No
debt IN excess Of the limit named shall be incurred ex
cept for the purpose Of repeng INVASION suppressng
nsurrecon, defending the state in time of war or to
provide for public defense in case of threatened hos
tltes, but the issuing of bonds to refund existing
Indebtedness shall not be construed to be any part or
portion of said $500,O00.
Section l72 The state or any political division
thereof may issue guarantee the payment Of bonds
IN excess OF the debt limit specified in this article pro-
v1ded such bonds secured by first mortgages upon
real estate upon property Of public utilities enter
prises or Industries. .
NJ 5
The nonpartisan leader., 1917-01-25

makes it possible to begin to carry out
these demands at once.
At the time our state twine plant
was started bonds were issued for the
purpose Of building and equipping it.
In fifteen years time these bonds,
principal and interest, were paid off out
Of the. net earnings. The people were
not taxed, yet, the twine plant paid for
ieself in fifteen years and at the same
time saved every North Dakota farmer
that used twine, at least one cent a
pound in his twine bill since the plant
has been in operation. There is no ques-
ton but that our state twine has saved
the people Of North Dakota hundreds Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08

in France, but for the purpose of till ing the soil. Plans are being worked out whereby the boys at present on the farms will be kept there and boys who have recently moved to the cities will be sent again to the farms.
 IMPORTANCE REALIZED
 Secretary Houston apparently real- izes that it is just as necessary that farmers be mobilized as 1t is that miners. steelmakers, carpenters and other skilled laborers be mobilized
 And, furthermore, there Is little doubt but that the experts in the serv- ice of the government will be sent in the agricultural belt as permanent su- pervisors of food production"
 It Is the idea of MT. Oliver that on account of the necessity of the United States not only feeding itself and it's soldiers but the soldiers of England and France, much of the idle acre. age in the south and west will be put into cultivation. Such procedure, in his opinion, would serve more quickly to end the war and to prevent hun : ger and possible revolution in the con- gested centers of this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
TURKISH GUNNERS FIRED 0N THEIR OWN MEN ID STOP R0UT
British Official "Eyewit- ness" Tells of Fearful Re- treat of Enemy Before
 British Troops

London, March 10.-The British off cial eyewitness" with the British forces in Mesopotamia, writes:
 Turkish gunners turned their weapons on their own infantry in an effort to prevent surrender en masse during the British offensive in the middle of Feb ruary, which resulted in clearing the Turks from the Dahra loop of the Tigris. More than 2OOO Turks surrendered in a drive which began early in the morn ing.
 After a bombardment our infantry swept across the open in irresistible waves and with few casualties.
 "As we approached the enemy s trench group of Turks issued from the center of the position and gave them selves up. This first surrender was in- fectious, and was repeated all along the line.
 Prisoners came forward in a stream, waving white rags. For nearly an hour the procession was continuous. The Turks turned their guns on them, but with little effect.
 'In the afternoon we drove in another attack on the right flank of the posi- tion we had taken. The enemy's gar rison here had witnessed the morning surrender, and the issue was the same. "As our infantry advanced the Turks threw down their rifles and broke out of the trenches, an unarmed horde. The stream of prisoners who came out to meet the regiment attacking almost out numbered them.
 "Our troops walked through them as they doubled past, running the gaunt- let of their own guns. As they passed our trenches they were a most pacific look ing crew, and kept up their white flag Tapping until they were out of sight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
ANN|STON PLANT ID
 SPEND S2OO,OO0 IN |MPR0VEMENTSN NOW
Large Number of Delegates Attending the Christian EndeavOr League of
 North Alabama

Anniston, April 7.-(Special. )--Work was begun Saturday in improvements at the plant of the American Net and Twine company's big plant at Blue Mountain, which will involve a total expenditure of not less than $200,OO0.
 The grading has been started and material is being assembled for the construction of a new three-story, fire proof building, 162 feet long and IA feet wide, which will house 5000 addi- tional spindes and furnish employment for 50 or 60 people.
 The new building will be In every particular to advanced ideas in the cot ton mills construction. The network of steam and water pipes, which was noticeable feature of the old time cot ton factories will be lacking as all the washing will be done outside of the building. Arrangements have also
 been made for the automatic control of moisture and heat in the operating rooms, and the latest Improvements in ventilation have been adopted to fur ther safeguard the health of the em- ployes.
 In addition to the factory building, II new cottages VIII pc erected to house the additional employees. These cottages will be models of sanitation in home construction, and will rival, in conveniences. the cottages of any mill village in the country. They will be well equipped with modern plumb ing, hot and cold water. electric lights, etc. Each cottage will be surrounded by an attractive yard, fronted with a concrete sidewalk.
 Blue Mountain village has been fre- quently pointed to by sanitarians as 8 model and Is said to be the finest mill village in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
PATRIOTIC PARADE F0RB|RM|NGHAM|S IS
 PLANNED F0RADAY
Hutchinson Says Alabama Must Act-All Citizens to Unite in a \
 Great Demonstration

To cause a wave of patriotism to re- verberate through Birmingham, a pa- triOtic demonstration. which will see thousands of flags advancing in the breeze, with the roll of drums and the bIare of trumpets, has been planned. Capt. James B. Hutchinson. reporting that Birmingham and Alabama have not responded to the call of the Presi- dent for volunteers as freely as had been expected, it has been decided that all organizations will unite upon one day during the latter part of the week and that 1t will be officially decreed n day of loyalty.
 John B. Bethea. R. A. Brown, Charles DeBardeleben, Captain Hutchinson and several other prominent men met yes- terday to discuss the plans for the event A decision was reached to have torch light parade. followed by 9 great assembly at which the leading citizens of Birmingham are to address the rank and file.
 The details of the demonstration will be worked out by the committees as soon as is feasible.
 "Alabama must furnish more men for the army" said Captain Hutchin- son. "The need is immediate. We want volunteers to come and offer their services to the President of the United States, The time for talk has past. We must have action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08


 Birmingham and Howard colleges are Birmingham corporation. The financial benefits that accrue from the establish ment of these institutions in this city are reaped directly by the citizenship of Rir- mingham. While do not have the sta tistics before me. I feel sure that the minimum cost of maintenance per student for clothing. food, shelter, laundry and other personal items, cannot be less than 1850 per annum as an average. The stu dents who come from a distance to at- tend these colleges must bring into Bir- mingham not less than $10O,O00 per an- nun. very likely considerably more than this amount. It Is not charity nor philan- thropy, but simply good business for the citizens of Birmingham to invest in en- terprises that are source of revenue to the city. Improvement in facilities of the two colleges means increase Tn enroll ment, and a consequent increase in reve- nue for the Birmingham business man.
 The mercenary appeal however, is not the strongest one on which these institu- liolls rest lhelr cidlEn TOT alu rom BIT mingham. Manhood means more than money. The two colleges which have so patiently and painfully struggled to their present position of prominence in the es- teem of southern educators, are factories for making, not spelling men. If higher learning is ever to become democratic it must be brought to the doors of men, hence the wisdom of establishing colleges in large centers where the sons of the masses of working folk may enter into the privileges of training for leadership which the college of high ideals affords
 The most effective form in which patriotism can manifest itself in the life
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-08
Contract Is Let for
 Tuscaloosa News Building

Tuscaloosa, April 7,--(Special.)-As an indication of the growth and improved conditions in and around Tuscaloosa is the recent closing of a contract for the building of handsome concrete and steel two-story building at the corner of Broad street and Twentythird avenue by Messrs s. F. Clabaugh and J. c. Persons. The building is being built especially fer and has been leased to the Tuscaloosa News, the afternoon paper of this city, which will occupy the entire building. The plans for the building were prepared by Architect Weldin of Birmingham and all of the latest improvements in con- struction for use as a newspaper home have been included in the outlay. The buildings will be finished in 90 days. A. Laycock, local contractor has the con- tract for the erection of the building.
 Philadelphia capitalists interested in the local public utility company are here for an inspection of the plant. The party consists of J. H. Morris and F.. s. Morris of the firm of Morris Brothers, holding company for the local company, and |. L.. Etheridge, chief auditor of the cons pany. They will be In Tuscaloosa for sev- eral days and will make plans for future Improvements for the company, including the operation of the handsome park at Riverview, thrown open to the public last year for the first time, having cost thousands of dollars in it's construction.
 The members of Commandery No. 1s Knights Templar. will have their an-