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The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05

of wireless telegraphy and could
clearly explain just how radio mes
sages were transmitted and received.
Another very remarkable boy Of II,
who was mathematical prodigy,
could add, subtract, multiply and di-
vide with such rapidity that he was
marvel to all who heard him. He
had never seen a picture show, a
phonograph or an electric light, but
cou Id instantly give the square or
cube of any given number.
Another boy stated that it was his
aim to become first class practical
farmer; that he intended some time
to take course in agriculture and
become scientific farmer.
Another wanted to be locomotive
engineer, and writes me that he is
now shoveling coal on the left hand
side, and that within another year
he will be on the other side with his
hand on the throttle and his head
out the window.
Another boy states that some time
he will be an editor of daily paper,
and this boy is considered by those
who know him to be an authority on
history, geography, current events,
politics, doings of congress and the
war situation; although but ID years
of age he is reader and remembers
everything he reads.
1t occurs to me that if some of
these boys could attract the attention
of some of the philanthropic people
who want to do something with their
money for the benefit of humanity,
there would be set aside small
portion Of their income for the bene-
fit of these talented but unfortunate
boys, for in my opinion, a little
money spent in this way would be
like casting bread upon the water"
Problems for the Probation Officer
One lady writes that there are
four boys in her neighborhood that
make fun of her, call her "fatty" and
laugh at her every time they meet
her. This lady goes on to say that
these boys will have to quit laugh
ing at her or she will have them sent
to the reform school. l took the
matter up with the boys by cores
pondence and the lady advises me
that the boys never notice her any
more.
Another says that the neighbors
children across the street are mean
to her children; that their little six
year-old boy slapped her little ten
year-old girl and she wants the whole
bunch arrested. told her to keep
her children on her own side of the
street, but no arrests have been made.
Another tells me that the teacher
kept her girl in after school and she
won't stand for that for there is
cougar in her neighborhood and if
she is kept in late the cougar is liable
to get her and besides she is not
raising children to be eaten up by
cougars. The child is back in school
and the cougar has not been seen.
Another complains that the neigh
bors and their children all talk about
0Outinna1 nj next
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Officer James Petty says that his ex-
perience with them has brought him
to the conclusion that 9Oat of the de-
linquency is due to surroundings, con-
ditions and environments in early life,
that is to say, from five to ten years
of age. He states that great per-
centage of delinquency can be attrib-
uted indirectly, if not directly, to the
parents and home influence. Mr..
Petty has drawn his conclusions from
his experience as probation officer
and as subordinate officer in the state
training school.
Causes of Delinquency
"Many loving and indulgent
mother sees her child of ten grad
ually growing more disobedent, then
wayward, and finally incorrigible,
and the same loving and indulgent
mother is forced continually to make
excuses for her disobedient child
We have observed many a mother
making trivial request or demand,
and then in turn the child will put
up protest and argue the question
with the mother showing why he
should not comply with her request
or command. Here the mother
thoughtlessly accedes to the child's
wishes. The child is quick to realize
then that he has gained a point over
his mother, but the mother does not
realize that she is losing the influ-
ence and prestige over the child, and
thus things go until in few years
the well meaning and indulgent
mother finds her boy or girl absolute
ly beyond her control.
l believe that parents, guardians,
teachers and even juvenile courts do
not give children credit for having
ordinary intelligence and that we fail
to realize that ordinary children are
able to reason to logical conclusion
and that they have a clear conception
of the administration of what is right
or just. If this be true it appears
to me that all parents and teachers
before denying request or making a
demand upon a child should first give
the matter their careful consideration
and always be able and willing to
show to the child just why the de-
mand Of the parent or teacher is
right and proper, thus clearly show
ing to the child that any protest or
argument on their part would be use
less and unnecessary.
Many Delinquents Talented
find in the sixty boys that have
been placed in the Juvenile court, or
are informally in my custody, great
percentage with bright minds and
lofty ambitions. For example: One
l3-year old orphan boy says he would
like to be mechanical engineer, and
after asking this boy many questions
! found that he had quite thorough
knowledge Of steam and gasoline en-
glneS ana electric motors, ana couid
explain just how submarine was op-
Grated and the principle by which it
could be submerged or brought to the
surface.
Another boy IL years of age said
he wanted to be cartoonist and on
investigation found that this boy
could quickly draw any of the well
known characters in the comic Sec
tion of the newspapers and could
make portrait of any person in the
room.
Another boy whose ambition it
was to be wireless operator had a
thorough knowledge of the principles
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05
TODAY

Is bond day, so designated by Gov
ernor Lister in proclamation. Today
you should make definite arrange
ments for the purchase of your bond.
The welfare of your country is worth
thinking about today.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1918-10-05
Tells OF THE
PROBATION WORK
JAMES PETTY GIVES OPINIONS
ON CAUSES OF JUVENILE
DELINQUENCY
Early Environment Largely at the
Bottom of Most Cases
Before Court

Contrary to the opinion of many
authorities who say that delinquency
in children is hereditary, Probation
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
CROSS, 'FEVER|SH
CHILD IS BILIOUS
OR C0NST|PATED
LOOK, MOTHER! SEE iF TONGUE
is COATED, BREATH HOT
on STOMACH SOUR.
"cALlFoRNA SYRUP OF FIGS"
CAN'T HARM TENDER STOM.
AcH, LIVER, BOWELS.

N Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup OF
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative.
because they love- its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach. liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feverish or
breath Is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, mother! II coated, give
teaspoonful Of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in a few hours all the
foul. constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out Of the bow
els. and you have a well. playful child
again. When its little system is full
of cold, throat sore. has stomach ache
diarrhoea, Indigestion, colic-remem
Der. good inside cleansing" should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions Of mothers keep "Califor-
mia Syrup Of Figs" handy; they know
a teaspoonful today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Ask your druggist for a
bottle Of California Syrup of Figs"
which has directions for babies, chill
dren Of all ages and grown-ups print
ed on the bottle beware of counter
feits sold here, so don't be fooled. Get
the genuine. made by California Fig
Syrup Company"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
News Of Eldora.

Special to Times Republican,.
Eldora. Oct. 1s.-Mrs. James Hughes
and son, of Minneapolis. arrived in Ell
dora Friday night for a short visit at
the home of their friends. Mr.. and Mrs.
w. C. Baker. Mrs. Hughes was form
erly resident of Marshalltown.
The account in these columns OF the
sale by Edgar Osborne to Thomas
Megan of an eighty-acre tract or lana
should have said that the farm 'sofd
was the old j. j. Donovan property
and not that of August Wentworth.
The latter never owned the land.
John Moffett. son of Mr.. and Mrs.
II. f. Moffett. boy of about 13 years
of age, while playing with other Boy,
Scouts near his home Thursday after
noon, was in some manner shot in the
right eye. 1t is now thought that
while the injury is serious one the
little fellow will not lose the sight
of the eye.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
Raise. Cotton in Iowa Garden.

Boone, Oct. 1S.--Real genuine cotton
of the kind seen ain over the south has
been successfully raised in his garden
by d. V. Stonehecker, of 1904 Greene
street. Two of the bolls have opened
and are fairly bursting with the cotton
fibre One plant has eighteen bolls
upon it and all of the plants have
goodly number of the seed bearing
cotton pods.
Mrs. Stonehocker planted the seeds
quite early this season in the open
ground, curiosity as to whether they
would grow and produce prompting
her to try the experiment. One OF
the plants bearing the green and as
yet Unopened bolls may be seen in the
Langworthy barber shop. 1t is over
three feet high.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
OVER DUTCH
INSTITUTION At suLLY
REACHES CLIMAX.
TORCH APPLIED 70
OIL SOAKED WALLS
School Has Been Subject of Contro-
versy and ~ Feeling For Months
Board Of Directors Refused to Close
Institutien-State Officials Invest.
eating.

Newton. Oct. iS.-An effort was
made Wednesday morning to burn the
Holland Christian school at Sully, 1t Is
leafned. About 5000 damages are re-
ported to the building and furniture.
There is no clue os yet to. who did It,
The ~Christianl school at Sully has
been reported to have been q thorn
in the flesh" for some months past.
number of efforts were made last
spring and summer to have the board
of education Of that school close the
school until after the war Is over
Some members of the council Of de-
tense went to Suly to try to reason
with the board but all attempts to
have the school closed were in vain
Evidently those interested in the
school there had fears that some one
might attempt to burn the building FOR
the building has been guarded every
night for months past. 1t is said. On
Wednesday morning the guards went
off duty about o'clock. But about
thirty minutes after the guards went
back to the place it was discovered
that the interior of the building was in
flames. Help was summoned at once
and the fire extinguished, but not UNI
til several seats had been destroyed
and a circular hole about eight feet
in diameter was burned in the floor.
Investigation indicated the contents
of a three gallon coal oil can had been
thrown on the floor and around the
walls before the torch was applied.
Yesterday detective by the name OF
Murphy and Mr.. Stewart from the
governors office appeared in Sully and
County Attorney NJ. r. Hammer. -Jr,
and Deputy Sheriff Ed Harvey from
Newton went to Sully to assist with
the investigation. Some are OF the.
opinion that the work was done by
Sully talent. Others are equally We
hement in their declarations that 1T
was done by outside persons. No one
knows for sure. Hounds were used
but their work~did not give any infor-
nation. Soon after the fire was dis
covered three cars were seen making
haste toward Peoria.
But it would seem that the end is not
vet, for rumor has it that the grand
jury will convene again Friday after
noon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
Iowa Fall. Boy Die. Of Influenza.

Special to TIMES Republican.
Iowa Falls, Oct. 1S.-The funeral OF
Lowell, Vernon Kellogg was held here
yesterday afternoon. This young man
was a member of the S. A. T. c. at the
Iowa State College at Ames and was
victim Of influenza. He was the
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. M. Kellogg,
former residents of Spencer and Gar
ner. He was born in Spencer in June.
1899, and graduated from the high
school here last year. He entered the
S. A. T. c. at Ames this fall and fell
a victim of the disease last week, and
died Wednesday morning. The funeral
was conducted at the home by Rev.
Dewitt Clinton. He was. a young man
held in high esteem in this community.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
KENT N. HARDIN DEAD.
Prominent Eidora Business Man Vic
tim Of Pneumonia.


Special to Times Republican,
Eldora, Oct. lS-Eldora was shocked
Thursday when pprised OF the death
of Kent NJ. Hardin. % years OF age
and son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Hardin
Death was due to pneumonia, follow
ing influenza. Mr.. Hardin was<
graduate OF the Eldora public schools
and of Grinnell College and was as
sistant cashier in the Citizens Savings
Bank when death stepped in. He was
Il man or good business ability and one
who held strong friendships. The
funeral was held this afternoon ana
burial followed in the Eldora cemetery
Mr.. Hardin Is survived by his widow.
one child, his parents. two brothers
and one sister.
Ernest Drier aged 80 years, died
Thursday at the home south and west
of Eldora a few miles, death being due
to influenza. He was the son OF MI.
and Mrs Herman Drier and was
young man of fine capabilities. the
Drier family have long been residents
of the county. Funeral services, were
held this afternoon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
News Of Allison.
to Republican

Special to Times Republican.
Allison, Oct. 1s.-E. G. TRACER has
purchased the Allison opera house, in
Guiding the motion picture business.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Weires received a
telegram announcing that their s,n.
Lieut.. Paul A. Weires, is III with pneu-
monia at Fort Bliss. Tex. His con-
dition, however, lis reported favorable
Miss Lilly Miller, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Miller. died Monday
night at the family home four miles
west of Allison. Funeral services were
held Thursday afternoon at. the
home and burial was in the. Folkers
cemetery.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18

Manson. Oct. is.--Owing to the
scarcity OF mon to husk corn this
year. eight of the farmers In this COM
munity have purchased corn huekers
from a local implement man, The
huskers cost $3.50. II takes six horses
to pull the husker and two more to
pull the wagon that catches the
husked corn when II comes out OF the
husker. Two men are all that are
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
: Bullet Fired at Train.
to Times-Republican.

SpGCIaI 10 IIIIIeS- FtpUUIICstI
Sioux City, Oct. 1S.-W Pr Rowe OF
Eddyvile. Iowa, while riding on a
Northwestern tAin near Lawton. Iowa,
last night, was struck in the elbow by
O. 22-calibre ball. He was removed
from the train at Neville and brought
to Sioux City where the wound was
dressed 1t is not believed to. be
serious. 1t is believed some one de-
liberately shot at the train as it was
dark and no one could have been out
hunting at the time. Northwestern
special agents are Investigating.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
WY Nam FALLS OUT

Dandrun causes feveriah irritation
Of the scalp. the hair roots shrink, loos-
on and then the hair comes out fast. To
stop falling hair at once and rid the
scalp OF every particle OF dandruff. get
: small bottle OF Dandcrine ut any drug
store for few cents, pour q little In
your hand and rub we'll into the scalp.
After Several applications all dandruff
disappears and the hair stops coming
out.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18

ant In the infantry. They went over
seas a few weeks apart last spring. .
The son says he had ridden hard All
day. thru the rain. and had just LAID
down for short snatch OF sleep when
he was awakened. to see his father
bending over him. The father had
secured a furlough and hurried over
10 the organization to which his, son
belongs. Their visit was a short one,
but gave them and the folks at homo
much pleasure,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
Father and Son Meet In France.

Special to Times Republican.
Sioux City, Oct 1S.-Mrs. w. F.
Haynes Of LcMars is in receipt Of
letter from her son. Lieut.. Loya
Haynes in which the son tells of 9
meeting with his father in France
Both the father and the son are in the
service. The father IL Serst. w. e
Haynes, and is in the quartermaster's
department while his son is lieuten-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
Mines a Lieutenant.

Belle PLANE, Oct. 1S.-Word was re-
ceived by relatives here today that
Robert s. Miner of this city, had re-
ceived his commission and was now
a lieutenant. Miner was assigned to
the new Eighth Company at Camp
Hancock, Ga.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
Clean Your Combs.

Instead of washing combs, clean
them by brushing and pulling n piece
Of cotton through the teeth, always
changing 1t as It gets soiled, then rub
with q clean cloth.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18

needed. ono to operate tho husker and
drive the horses and the other 10 drive
the horses ut the wagon that catches
the corn. Seven acres are the AVERAGE
number OF acres huskod In day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
GIFTS TO FURLo0eH HOME.
Cash Contributions Of Clubs Of Fifth
Federation District.
to TimeS-RepubliCan.

SptC1dI 10 l1l1eS -INtPuUIICdH.
Traer. Oct. 1S.-Mrs Elmer f. Tay-
lor, chairman Of the fifth district of the
federated women's clubs. announces
the following as contributions to the
furlough home for American soldiers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
Uncle Ebsn.

"Dar's generally big disappoint'
ment comm" said Uncle Ebcn, ITO de
man dat gifts hisself elected to Office
cause he's lookin' fob easy work."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
San ON PUBLIC GATHERINGS
aoEs INTO EFFGcr I'M.
MEolArELv.
INCLUDES SCHOOLS AND
ALL PUBLIC GATHERINGS
Public Funerals and Az Gatherings
Which Bring People Together in
Numbers Prehibited-Two-T Thirds Of
Cities and Towns Of States Previous
" Brought Under Similar Rules.

Des Moines. Oct. 1S.-A state wide
order, effective today. against the
holding of any sort Of pubic gather
ings, including public funerals, and
closing all theaters. schools. churches,
movies and lodge rooms has been is
sued BY the state board of health.
This procedure has been discussed
for the past few days hut action was
postponed until advices could be re-
ceived from Surgeon General Blue in
charge of the United States public
health service. Following the receipt of
noon Secretary .. II. Sumner issued
his board of health order.
In his telegram 10 the state board OF
health. issued in reply - an inr,iirv
from Secretary sumner as to what to
do. Surgeon General Blue, said:
Believe it is wise to prevent all
public gatherings in so far as possible
Public health service recommends cics-
ing theaters. schools and churches.
This is being followed in many states
and is in effect in tic city of WASH
ington. Believe>taesc measures will re-
duce number of Infections"
Sumner Issues Order.
Following the re ,eipt of this tele-
gram Secretary Sumner prepared The
following order which was forwarded
to the mayors. health officers and
local boards Of health in every COM
munity in the state.
You are directed and hereby ordered
this day to have all public gatherings
Of every kind in your community for
hidden. All theaters. schools, churches.
movies, lodge rooms and everything
that brings people together in num-
bers. and this includes public funerals
must he closed. This order is for an
indefinite period and will continue
until such time as it shall be deemed
advisable to release this order. This
order is imperative and must be
executed at once. Travel Is not to be
abandoned but people must use reason
in such matters. This order also super 4
sedes all others which have been
issued from the state board OF health,
either by phone. telegraph or other
wise. Local boards of health are re-
quested to make orders in accordance
with the above"
Many, Of the towns and cities of the
state are already observing quar-
antine order enforcing all of the re-
strictions included in the state wide
order which became effective today.
1t is estimated that more than two
thirds Of the communities Of the state
are observing local guarantees The
order will therefore extend the guar
antine to such communities as have
not already Instituted such move,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-18
Probate Notice.
Office Of the Clerk Of the District

OHICo VI suo NacTA VI Tue 0lOtrlCt
Court 45S " Z. : +s4 s.a
state OF Iowa, Marshall county, S..
district court October term, A. D., 1918.
To whom It may concern:-You and
each Of you are hereby notified to APP
pear 1t the courthouse in Marshall
town, Iowa, in said county. 1t 9 o'clock
4. nj. on the 2sth day Of October. 1918,
to attend tho proof Of and probating
an instrument in writing purporting to
be the last will and testament Of N.
A. Dvans late Of Marshall county. Iowa,
deceased, at which time and place you
win appear and show cause, II any,
Why said will should not be admit
\ ted to probate. ,3sl
In.testimony whereofs T. have hereto
subscribed my name and anixsd the
I ssai Of the Di1trict Court. this 3rd
day q October. q. -, Isls
1 ~, ssjS as;3 w. Gilbert,
ork ct the U1etltct Court,
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-05
LIBERTY GROCERY
i isk%e 90
.I0,6M- SeedICrain
Loans Made

The United States Department o1
Agriculture announces that up t.
November 2, 1850 applications 70,
;sesdsgzain aoans.xor failspaating h&d
'besn approved. This called for 4 to
st.l " $2,Sse,1s0, divided sbltweer
New Mexico with s$16,fss; Kansas
'3943,147; Oklahoma, $773.271; Te,
g, f$zsz;6s1; Montana, '$s0o,s1si
North Dakota, s$65,s44; and wash
inkton, 1855. These figures 4are
taken TO indicate that farmers h4ve
appreciated and taken advantage %
the Governments offer 81 assistance
in meeting losses of crops csused' By
'drsngi1es. The balance Of che ePresi.
'dshts s45, o0o,000 special fund for
seedEgfain loans Is to be loaned fo1
'spring wheat on the basis Of IS an
acre, with 100 acres Is MAXIMUM.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-05

In his book, From Galipoli b
Dagdad," " Padre" William Ewing
tells the story Of burly Irishman
brought into the. field hospital suf-
fering from many wounds.
"What are your" asked the doc
tor.
"Sure, I'm half an Irishman."
"And what's the other half"
"Holes and bandages." Pitts
burgh Chronicle-Telegraph.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-05
eMoEH OFFICER TYPICAL nun
"'msef unwounded, He HAD No
'noyoht Or Feeling Tor the sve:
ferinos Of His shlpmates.

Perhaps the thing that shocked
me most Of all, terrible as were the
sights on every hand, was something
one OF the surviving lower officers
Il think he was of warrant rank)
said to me shortly after l came over
the side. Although he was quite IN.
wounded he was lolling in the shade
Of blanket thrown over some
wreckage, and making no effort to
help IN the thousand and one things
that might have been done to ease
the sufferings of his mates. He
spoke fairly good English, and l
learned afterwards that he had
been q steward on a Norddeutscher
Lloyd liner on the Australian run.
Raising himself on his elbow, but
not leaving hts comfortable retreat,
he called out to me, I say, my poy,
W vos it der Zydney every time
turn to us stern on stead Of bow.
onT There was the Hun for you !.
That little point about the way the
Sydney happened to turn once 0,
twice had evidently puzzled him,
and the question had been occupy.
ing his Hunnish mind ct Z moment
when any other kind Of q human
being but . German would have
been working his head of to make
life : little less Of q hell for the men
who had fought beside him and
under him.-Lewis r. Freeman. in|
Atlantic.