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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18
Iowa Newspapers
JOHN T. ADAMS DEFEAT.
Editorial in Chicago Herald

The significance of the defeat OF
John T. Adams candidate for chair
man of the republican national execu-
tive committee. is not in the least oo-
scured by the manner Of his exit from,
the race No one need go further than
that letter of his from Berlin In 1914
to discover why he was defeated, why
he ought to Rave been defeated ana
why the republican party could not al :
ford to put him at the head Of its ma :
,tional executive organization in times
like these.
II there is any part OF the lying
claims of German militarism and auto.
cracy as to the causes OF the war that
the gentleman from Iowa did not sWai-
low at one gulp at the first proner in
1914, we fail to discern It, Great Br,
tain and France and Russia were wick
edly scheming against the peace OF an
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18
Masonic Meetings
Visitors Always Welcome.


MARSHALL LODGE No. 1oS.-Spe-
cial communication Friday evening
Feb. 20, at 7:so o'clock. Work in first
degree. B, z. English, W. M; J. w.
Wells, secretary.
sIeNET CHAPTER. Ne. So r. A. NJ
Stated convocation Monday evening
Feb. Is, at 40 o'clock, Business ses-
sion. Ira A. Davenport H. P; John
w. Wells. secretary.
STATED ASSEMBLY, King Solo
mon Council No. 20, r. & s. M Mon
day, Feb. Is. 1918, $50 p. n Regular
business. I. T. Forbes, recorder: George
Gregory, I. NJ
STATED coNcLAVE. St. Aidemar
cemmandery, Ne. 50, X. T., Tuesday,
Feb. 10. 1918 7:so ?. N. Regular bust
ness and work Order q the Temple.
I. T. Forbes, recorder; John z. Fred
erick, commander.
CENTRAL CHAPTER No. 81. Q. {.
Special meeting for business Wed
nesday, Feb. 20. 100 p. N. School OF
instructions at 900 initiation at 7:3o.
Mrs. Archer Walton. secretary: Mrs
Cora Wiley, W N.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18

wounAed SeelinGs ~ Do X I ~ ~ ~.
frum Iowa? Whaxsvlr ~ n.ova IL
VA 8 wholly ino&sceive statemSne.
Saying that national ooaamStteesnen ~
to be leaders In states aoesn't MAKE
them 30. Leadership u & iiStle matter
not settled by resolutions Of the would.
be leaders. Everyone ,enowS that IN
some states the national committsem
are recognixed leaders; In others they
are not and can never hope to be.
The country u too familiar with thv
personnel OF national coamittees and
the manner Of choosing commatteemen
to accept that resolution a. party prin-
ciple. u has seen too many men put
on committees by way OF compromise
TO give some politician an honor. too
many who take the place AZ the known
representatives OF men OF more pollt-s
ical h6uehce than they possess to be
l0rsessed by the st. Louis resolution.
The national committeeman has a cer-
tain work to do In the party organiaa-
taon and hesnaturally has considerable
opportunity to show the Qualities Of
leadership. Whether no docs or not
depends on the man himself
Apropos OF this attempt to endre tho
national mitteeman WITH new dig
nifty We note the failure Of the gantls-
man at present holding that place In
Illinois to secure certain Indirect ap-
proval Of hts own little record. The
resolution indorsing free speech" and
. number OF other things presented by
Mayor Thompson. with the evident in;
tention Of making capital for himself
NJ hvstS ~ tvs IA r ln~
the ribs, is apparently destined to re-,
pose in the waste basket, The effort to
get q clean bill of political health at
st. Louis will fail as clearly as the.
craftsmanship ambitions Of Mr., Adams.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18
Ma lectures pa.

When Pa a-.d Ma are ssl uQt. W. 4.
solemn face and grave,
Ma always lectures Pa aw nlIr on nov
he must behave
As soon as they are DIR, ssed To start
she says For goodness sakes
l hope sou Il not disgrace me low with
any of your breaks.
And promise me you wili not tell those
stories any more;
The guests thai We snail rseet tonight
have heard them a before"
And Pa says Yes, my do II" and then
Ma says: AID further. I'D.
AT 10 o'clock cent show YOUR watch
and say its time for bed.
And please roma no = as va dine the
salad loik Is Hat,
Don pick il III ard ioully say. The
peas can't fall from hat
Sucn hUmor Isn't very smart. tonight
from il refrain.
II grieFes the guests and am sure II
gives the hostess pam,
And Pa says Yes, my dear" and then
Ma says. Now if ptrcEance
The fat Miss Whatsheraame is there.
you must ask her once TO dance;
Don't do The way you always do and
take the nuffy girls
You're past the ase OF sill talk. and
pretty frocks and curls.
WI! not 60 q step with you until
you first agree
To dance with every woman there
whose husband favors me.
Don get into a corner with some man
YOU long have known
And spend th- evening with him there,
as though you were alone:
Remember, other people want your
company TO share:
Don't act as though you do not see the
strangers who are there"
Bat sometimes half that mother says
I'm sure ne doesn't hear,
Because his answer always is: Yes.
yes, all right my dear"
Edgar 4. Guest.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18
Boiled Dressing e

Four tablespoonfuis OF syrup.
Yolk OF one egg.
One half teaspoonful Of mustard.
One fourth teaspoonful OF paprika.
One tablespoonful OF salt.
One tablespoonful of cornstarch.
One cupful of vinegar.
Mix the spices and starch. then dis
solve IN the vinegar and cook until
thick Add tine yolk OF egg and one cup
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

The most damning thing against
Bolo is said 70 be his ability to eN-
plain satisfactorily his increased pros
perity since the war began. It's. going
10 be damning thing in the case OF
lot OF folks on this side. too, event.
ually." says the Sioux City journal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18
Tighten Gradually on New Hose.

Tighten Gradually on New Hoss.
In installing new winter pipes, rub
Der hose, etc, do not tighten excessive
" at first. This win not stop any min
mute leak except temporarily and the
rubber walls Of the hose are apt to be-
come broken. Tighten gradually and
the leak will be cured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18

of sour cream Beat well. then fold
in the stiffly beaten white of one egg.
This dressing will keep for some time
IL placed in a Mason Jar in the Ice box.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18

The Sibiey Tribune Is OF the opinion
that the man who pays SIG for the
privilege OF Joining a political party IS
cheated AN of the parties we have
known" the Tribune adds, beg voters
10 Join for nothing every campaign"
Speaking of w. s. Aliens candidacy
the Anamosa Eureka says There isn't
several candidates. Republicans an.
likely TO simply walk TO the primaries
and vote Allen out without any row.
Nobody likes a hog"
1T may not have been improper for
Secretary Bakers brother tc get fat
contract for his aircraft company, ad-
mits the Monticello Express but the
incident is somewhat indicate
The Cedar Rapids Republican says
we want no sIobbeTinS sentimentally
over Germany. even AZ Germany should
cave in and surrender. The sins that
they have committed.* the outrages
agains. all humanity ana against all
that is either human % divine can
not be forgiven or forgotten overnight.
The new Germany must expiate those
crimes and the eUpiatlon ought TO b
one OF suffering until they have suffered
as much as they have caused the world
10 suffer. And we believe THAI such
VIII be the case. or else there = no
justice in the world. Aen and nations
can not do such thinG snc then 30 on
living with the rest fsr1 ~ II they
had no. been done..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18

there appear 10 be very few il any IN :
come tax dodgers in the middle west
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18
Member Of III. A.,ec,,,,a ps,,..

Membsr Of the Associated PfrsA,
ms AssocieScd fress Is exclusively entitled
10 the use tor republication Of nj n~wS Gis-
nAicn.s c-sIited u ~ or AZ. ol'er..,Ss Sreotlei
IA this paper sad also the local news pin,
iishea herein.
All rights Of republication Of xp.ciAi de-,
patehss heisin are also reserved
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-18
Public Sale

Having dissolved partnership we viii
sell at public auction on the w. II.
WINERY farm. s miles southwest Of
Union. miles northwest Of Bangor
and miles northeast Of Clemens. on
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

New York, April 24-There is no
mower in Russia, which in the alb
sence of foreign aid, has the least
chance of over-throwing the Soviet
or Bolsevik. government, declared
Professor f. A. Ross, Of the Univer-
sitv of Wisconsin, in a report which
he has Just made to the American
Institute of Social Service. The In
stit1te sent Professor Ross to Russia
last wear to study social conditions in
that country and to try to establish
relations between Russian and Am
erican social institutions.
1.-THE Cossacks have ceased to exist
and the bourgeoise are impotent to
do ANYTHING for themselves" wrote
Professor Ross. "The states, no
doubt have been divided among the
neasant communes and nothing but
foreign conquest can tear them from
the mouiiks.
with the masses so ignorant and
inexpert in organization, and the
state corroded with the graft and in
efficiency inherited from the old reg
ime. one cannot imagine public cap
italism succeeding in Russia. Such
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
FOR STATES ATTORNEY

| announce my candidacy for
States Attorney for the Tenth Judic-
ial Circuit, consisting of the coun-
ties of Polk, DeSoto and Lee.
| am graduate Of John B. Stet-
son Law School and have practiced
law for ten years in Polk and DeSoto
counties. If elected to this office /
am convinced that | can save to the
tax payers of the counties great
deal of money, and to the citizens
who are called upon as jurors and
witnesses a great deal of time by a
careful conscientious and systematic
administration of the duties of this
office. | am candidate of no faction
or clique and if you elect me | will
conduct this Office fairly, impartially,
efficiently and as vigorously as is
within my power.
respectfully solicit the vote of
every citizen In this circuit.
D. O. ROGERS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

an experiment should be tried only
by more developed people. II low
productivity and waste cause the
things produced by the factories to
be scarce and dear, the Disguised
peasant NAV in time lose faith in the
TrotzkyLenine program and throw
their support to a party that believes
in private capital and individual en-
terprise.
RUSSIA will never be able to free
herself from mass poverty, unrest
and explosion till she adopts, with
ample safeguards of course, the sys-
TEN of individual property in the
soil
a am often asked the question
whether Lenine and Trotzky are not
agents of Germany. | have no means
of knowing. but l found no one who
in private conversation avowed such
belief The bourgeois newspapers
were full Of such charges but the mi
tiated paid not attention to them
Let me observe. furthermore. that
these leaders are responsible for ev-
everything they do to a delegate body
Of $50 genuine Russians and if they
have sold out their country these
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Commissioner
from District Number s, Polk county,
subject to the Democratic primary.
The citizens and voters Of this dis
trict and Of the county at large know
me and my record of public service,
end I will appreciate the support Of
any and all persons and promise to
use my best efforts to look after the
interests Of my district and the coun-
ty at large, II elected.
Respectfully yours,
e. C. FLANAGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
FOR STATES ATTORNEY
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the above office, and hope that the
voters will do me the favor to ;nvesti-
gate my character, fitness and ability
before making up their minds as to
their choice. This they can do by re-
ferring to any public official or reput
able citizen of Lee county, where !
make my home, and which county l
am now serving as Prosecuting At
torney. pledge myself to do my
utmost not to disappoint anyone who
may favor me with his vote, and that
II elected, will give to the duties Of
the Office the very best that Is in me,
Respectfully,
S. w. LAWLER, JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
IELEBS WE HAVE MET
COL. E. NJ. HOUSE

He seldom wears a green suit,
he rarely smokes a pipe in the
street.
He has crossed the ocean 746 times
he doesn't believe in conversation
he has met several kings in his time
he has seldom met four in one hand'
he always sleeps lying down.
he usually prefers foods with his
meals.
he has never written musical COM
edy.
he rarely rides a motorcycle IN
Washington.
he was not the Original Wilson
man"
he is the only Democrat who was
not,
he likes brussels sprouts, George
AIDE and dominoes.
he abhors picked tripe. Bernhard
and kultur.
he is always just going or just com
ing.
ne is only an Indifferent parlor mag
ician.
re very rarely answers the tele-
phone at home.
ne Is very rarely at home.
ne is the shrewdest politician in
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

| hereby beg to announce my
candidacy for the Office of County
Commissioner from District No. s.
Polk county, The citizens of this dis
trict and the county generally know
me, and IL my past record entities me
to their confidence in my ability and
desire to serve them In capable and
conscientious manner | will be CRATE
full for their support at the ensuing
primary.
Respectfully,
REID ROBSON,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
FOR SUPERINTENDENT
OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

| hereby announce myself candi-
GATE for the office Of Superintendent
of Public Instruction Polk county. |
appreciate the support given me In
former elections and If elected to this
office again promise to use my best
efforts for the improvement Of our
public schools.
While serving you before as super
intendent, l made a careful study OF
the schools of the county, so with this
experience I believe l am better quail
flied to serve you now than before
Your vote and support will be much
appreciated, Respectfully
C. A. PARKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

Having been encouraged to do so
by many friends, hereby announce
my candidacy for the position Of
Representative from Polk county In
the Florida Legislature. am q life
long resident Of this county and feel
that l know its people and their
needs. II elected, I promise to give
hem my best efforts, and I will ap-
preciate the votes and support Of the
citizens. Respectfully,
JOHN M. KEEN.
In Group No. 1.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Voters of Polk County:
| hereby announce that l am a can
dsdate, subject to the Democratic pri-
mary, and wish to represent the peo-
pie Of Polk county in the State Legis-
lature Of Florida. II you elect me,
will serve the people, not the special
interests. Try me once. I honestly
and earnestly solicit your support.
Very respectfully,
ALTON B. CARTER.
In group No. g.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
STATES ATTORNEY

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the office OF States Attorney, for
the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Florida,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary.
] was born In Lakeland and lived in
Polk county for twenty-three years.
Your vote and support will be ap-
preciated.
J. A. TIMBERLAKE,
Arcadia Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
Political announcements
FOR REPRESENTATIyE

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County, Florida:
hereby announce my candidacy
TO succeed myself as representative
IN the State Legislature Of Florida,
subject to the action of the Democrat
lc Primary. If elected l will serve
the people to the best Of my ability.
| solicit your support.
A. ]. MORGAN.
Candidate in Group One.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Having been asked by numerous
friends to offer as a candidate for
County Commissioner from this dis
trict (No. 81, l hereby announce my
candidacy and will appreciate the
support and votes of the electors,
promising to use my best effortst to
look after their interests if elected.
Very respectfully,
r. l.. MAYES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

| herewith make my announcement
for Representative in the Florida Leg
islature from Polk county, and re-
spectfully ask the votes and support
of the voters. I promise to serve the
interests Of the people to the best Of
my ability If elected, and have some
ideas I think will work out for theil
benefit. Give me the opportunity te
try them out.
Respectfully, M. G. WARlNG.
In Group 2.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters OF Polk
County:
/ hereby announce my candidacy
for representative In the Florida Leg
lature Of Florid, subject to the &C
ton of the Democratic Primary. If
elected, / will serve the people to the
best of my ability. Earnestly solicit
your support.
In Group 2.
w. o. WILLIAMS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
Old False Teeth Wanted
Don't Matter If Broken

| pay 81 to SIS per set. Also cash
for old gold, silver, and broken Jew.
elry. Send by parcel post and receive
cheek by return mall VIII hold
goods 10 days for sender's approval
OF my offer. L. Mazer 2OO7 So. 18th
St.. Phila., Pa.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
TETTERINE

anil old tried and true skin remedy. 1t
positively removed ugly blotches and
scaly patches. 1t cures eczema, ring
worm, letter, itch, and all skin affec-
lions. 1t is really very meritorius
article. Sold at drug stores. Shup'
trine Company, Savannah, Ga.-(Adv.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

FOR COUNTY CORNERSTONE
| am In the race for County Com
missioner from the Fourth district,
and will fully appreciate the support
of all. If elected l shall endeavor to
do my full duty for the best interests
of my county. Thank you for your
vote.
Respectfully,
S. G. SLOAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
A VELVETY SKIN

Nothing is more priced by women
than smooth, velvety skin. And a
good, clear skin is something that Is
within the control of most women II
they will only use
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27
America.

He looks like W. L. Douglas.
He is a fine old boy to interview.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-27

Russians have been unable to per
ceive the fact,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-02-05
NEGRO SHOOTING ARRAY

snort street, a small street in -
ne1ghborhood of the old Rourho-
College, was the scene OF a sboot;.~
ARRAY Sunday evening, when Franz
Johnson, -eolored, fired four shots =
ZIP Lee Current, also coIored on.
shot taking effect in Currents Iiver
The other three shots missed thee
mark
Currant died yesterday afternoo-
from the effects of the shot.
Current, according to Johnson.
statement met him on Short street
and accused him of selling a pipt
OF whiskey to his (Current's) wife.
johnson denied the charge and m
the argument that followed. Cur
rent made a motion as III to draw
a weapon. Johnson drew a reyoI-
yer and fired four shots, with tia
result stated above.
Johnson was arrested by Patrol
man George w. Judy and placed in,
the Paris jail to await the result az
Currents wound Current has been
familiar figure in the courts. He
was arrested on one occasion o.
charges of bootlegging on twenty
two counts, being fined 500 o.
each count. He had served part Of
the time out, when he was pardonel
by the local Pardoning Board.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-02-05
IA n b.
HURT IN FALLS ON ICY STREETS

Iey-covered pavements and streets
are claiming victims everywhere.
Mrs. Polite Kane, who resides at thu
corner of Eighth street and Walker
avenue, sustained painful bruises
about the head and shoulders Fri
day by fall on the icy pavement.
Mr.. James Grinnell, Jr., fell on the
pavement, fracturing the ankle bone
of his right foot, and badly sprafn-
ing his left ankle. Both patients
are resting comfortably.
Mr.. A. P. Bryan, one of the mos&
prominent residents of North Mid
dletown, FELTON, the pavement near
his home in that place Saturday.
breaking his hip. On account of his
advanced age, eighty-six years, Mr.
Bryan's family and friends are ap-
prehensive of the result of his fall
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1918-02-05
N THE SERVICE OF THEIR
COUNTRY.

Stanley Young and Flournoy Ha-
gan, of North Middletown, both ak
pert mechanics, have enlisted in the
Aviation Corps of the army service
at Cincinnati. Mr. Young has had
considerable experience, and some
time ago made trial flights at his
home with a machine of his own
construction.
Lieut.. c. o. Hinton, of Camp
Zachary Taylor, was at home sew
eral days on a furlough Lieut..
Hinton is engaged in the Y. M. c..
"A. branch of the army service in the
camp.
Corporal Guy Morris paid a sur
prise visit to relatives in Paris and
Riddles Mills last week. Corporal
Morris had not been off duty since
last February having been stationed
at Richmond, Indiana, before being
assigned to Camp Zachary Taylor.
He is a fine looking Sammy"
standing six feet, four inches in his
stocking feet, and weighing 1876
pounds. Corporal Morris gained
twenty-six pounds weight while at
the camp, showing Uncle Sans
fare is agreeing with the soldiers.
Mr.. James G. Metcalfe, Jr.,
Master Of Trains at Paris for this
division of the Louisville & Nash
vile, has received an appointment
as Master of Trains for the U. s.
service in France. Mr.. Metcalf will
rank as First Lieutenant, to which
he has been commissioned.
Capt. Neville G. Fisher, formerly
of Paris, now stationed at Camp
Funston, Kansas, has been promot-
ed to the rank of Major, with an in
crease of salary to $4,000. Major
Fisher is son of Mrs. w. H. Fisher,
and brother Of Mr.. Will P. Fisher,
of Paris. He has a large circle Of
friends here who will be pleased to
hear of his promotion.
Mr.. Frances Cheek, of Danville,
son of DR.. and Mrs. Frank J. Cheek
formerly Of Paris, who is attending
the Russlacer Polytechnic Institute,
is now a member of the Enlisted
Engineers Corps Of the U. 8. army,
with the rank Of First Sergeant.
Mr.. Cheek was member of the
class Of 1914 at Centre College.