Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-05-02
Northern Iolua Items

lit is in splendid state of preserva-
ton, altho there are evidence of it
having been> much worn. With the
helmet came aHsmall piece of shrap-
net, which is doing such deadly work
among the soldiers.
ida Grove.
Rain Saturday night and Sunday
greatly relieved the suspense of the
farmers in regardgto the small grain.
Almost two inches of moisture has been
absorbed since Saturday night, and
small grain has begun to shoot thru
the soil surface. With few days of
sunshine Ida county farmers will be in
the fields, preparing the ground for
corn planting and many have already
done a greater share of that work
Pastures are now assured and the
seeding of hay lands done last fall will
insure the farmers a good harvest in
haying time. Never in the history Of
Ida Grove has so much preparation
been accomplished for truck gardening
by the town people.
George.
Crop conditions continue favorable,
though warmer weather would be more
Encouraging. A good rainfall, which
started Saturday. has now placed
plenty of moisture in the ground. The
weather has been very favorable for
practically all spring blowing has been
completed and the ground generally
| worked into condition for planting.
Seed corn testing is going forward and
County Agent Beckhoff is doubtful
whether there will be enough Of local
supply to meet the demand. Many
who thought they had plenty since
testing have had to buy more. Some
cholera is in the county and a num-
Der of the pigs born this spring have
the sore mouth disease.
Clinton.
Chief Of Police Hauke and Officer
Burke arrested julius Andersen early
Tuesday afternoon on charge Of boot
Logging at his place, Eighth avenue and
Second street, obtaining quart Of
alleged whisky as evidence. This is
the third alleged offense for Andersen
and second one within eight days. He
is now awaiting the action Of the grand
jury under $500 appearance bonds.
He will be given a preliminary hearing
and Officer Burke at 1850 o'clock
Tuesday morning arrested Franz Rieg-
er on the charge of bootlegging for the
second time within eight days. A pint
OF whisky was found below the bar
and this was brought to the station
Rieger will be given preliminary
hearing this afternoon before Municip-
al Judge Claussen. Rieger was fined
$500 and costs by Judge Theophilus in
the district court last week but no in
Junction was obtained against him.
Alsona. as
Automobile thieves have started to
work in this section Of the state and
the first effort has so far been a sue
cess. The car Of A. STREET Of Algona,
was taken from the Lamutht garage at
Algona Sunday night and so far no
trace of it has been found. The car,
which is a seven passenger Paige, 1917
model, Is painted dark green with
light cream wheels. 1t is equipped all
around with ndn-skid tires and carries
an, extra non skid tire on the rear. Its
engine number is 671S9 and state3license
number 259953 Entrance to the garage
was made by breaking a window It is
thought that the car was stolen about
200 a. m. Sunday and authorities be-
l;evc that the same gang o. automobile
thieves that operated out Of Mime
apolis last summer Is responsible for
this job. A description was obtained of
one of the men and 1t is said to tally
with that Of one Of the Minneapolis
gang.