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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Mrs. d. w. McRlll. OF Albion, spent
Thursday in tho city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Mrs. e. Barnes, OF Gilman. was IN tho
ity Thursday. hr
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Mrs. w. II. Alvey. OF Albion. spent
Thursday in the city with her mother
Mrs. f. Ralston.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Mrs. A. Christensen and daughter
Mildred, of Clemens, were visitors in
the city Thursday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Store opens Saturday morning ~
o'clock. Our entire stock Of dana sed
goods on sale at fire sale prices. one
Cent to 99-Cent Variety Store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11
DR.. Billiard, osteopAth. IL West Main.
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Cora williams -ChoAte. physician.
Always ask your grocer for Swoe'
Home bread. Central bakery.

l. o. Kemble spent the day in Water
loo on business.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Mrs. L. f. Perry, Of Rhodes, who has
been visiting for two weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Long, re-
turned home Thursday evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Miltonberger
went Thursday evening to Abba to
visit for two weeks with the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Clarke.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Miss Dorothy Moningcr goes tonight
to Strawberry Point. where she has
accepted a position rs teacher OF dom
este science in the high school.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Mrs. James Thornton. of Colo, spent
Thursday In the city with her niece.
Mrs. Harry Dlnmock, who is III.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

The Senior Etude Club was enter
tanned Thursday evening by Miss Pearl
Larson at her home, SOB East State
street. Musical numbers were given by
each member, after which the hostess
served refreshments.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Mrs. Z. *. Myers. of Brighton. who
has been visiting for several days with
Mr.. and Mrs. S. NJ. Myers, left for
hpne this rnnrning
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

CITY IN BRIEF

Mr.. and Mrs. n. w. Stipp spent the
day with Mrs. B. S. West at State Cen
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Dance Saturday night. Jan. ~. In
Shrubs new hall. Burke LENS Trio
Of Gripncll. Everybody invited. Com
mittep
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Mrs. NJ. O. Marvick and daughter
Miss Lille Marvick Of Story City, who
have been visiting friends at Mime
apolis, were in the city Thursday on
their Way home,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Mrs. r. =. Watson, Of Union. who
came Thursday to visit her daughter
Mrs Ralph Benbow. who is ILL., returned
home this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-01-11

Fire sale starts 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning. Secure your choice OF our en-
tire stock at fire sale prices. One Cent
to 99-Cent Variety Store.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

few days.
We see that our friend at Brod-
head flew into passion and has
lost his temper and let his pas
sion get the better of his good
judgment. We suggest that he
take lay off and go TO some
health resort where the healing
waters will have a direct inhu-
ence over his ambitious nervous
system A change Of climate will
work wonders and cool down his
over worked temper. OF course
we will admit we do not hold a
very exalted position as the Prasi-
dent of the United States or some
others that we could mention, but
when we consider that Abe Lin
coin was at one time rail splitter
we are satisfied with our position
and would rather hold a position
like ours than some We could men
ton. We work seven days out Of
of the week and have no time TO
wear high collars that you have
to get up on stool to spit over
and can't turn your head without
turning the body, and we do not
have our hands encaSed in a three
dollar pair of kid gloves and car
ry a gold headed walking cane, as
is the fashion of some We call
dudes. - Now. we are satisfied
with our exalted position with the
/ L. & n. r. r. Co., tor the good
book says he that exalts him sell
shall be abased We once made a
venture in the goods business but
later sold out for we did not know
whether we could serve Onr GUS
toners and God at the same time.
AS TO the bonds we told our friend
we would give him the dope as
We get it, but our friend has
Continued on 4th page.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

who quoted scripture from Gene
sis to Revelations to prove that
we had made a mistake in the
bond sales If we made a mistake
we are not the only one that has
done so, for men have made mis-
takes ali along the line, ever since
Father Adam aud Mother Eve
were placed in the Garden of
Eden, and if our friend claims he
makes none, he must be a little
superior to the rest of the human
race. - Urban Ginning Is quite
sick at this writing as he has been
confined to his room for the past
few days.-Miss LYDIA Cook, who
has been siIk for some time, We
are glad to say Is much better -
{ A BlantOGd has been on the sick
list for the past two weeks, but is
getting better and will soon be
able to be at his post at the depot.
Uncle @. D. Cook has been on
the sick list for a few days but is
gradually improving, Mrs. J. f.
Jones, who has been quite sick.
remains about ,he same. J. P. E
DrummOnds is still confined to
his room but will soon be able to
be out again Mr.. and Mrs 1 w.
Catlin were in Mt. Vernon latter
part of last week visiting rela-
tives -HObert Griffin, VINO joined
Uncle Sans navy, is with home
folks this week y 3. Hays has
purchased a house and lOt of L. H.
DAVIS over the river; price paid
$3.50. Our old friend, Col. James
Maret was here between trains
Saturday en- route home TO Mt
Vernon from Cincinnati, Ohio,
where he had been to attend d
good road meeting Sc. w. Muir.
ply has returned from the noun
, tains where he has been for g
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

The Government wants me-
chanics to use in ship building
and in other departments If you
can handle tools you can be ueed 4.
There is system of registration
being put in effect whereby you
can register your name and etc.
after which you can go on the
call of the Government if you
wish or you can use your own
pleasure 60 or not 60 just as 1t
suits you. Good pay assured
Mechanics. carpenters, black
smiths and others who can han
BILE tools are wanted for work in
shipbuilding. You can register
with DR.. NJ. Pennington, Chrm
ROcdcastle County Committee
of Defense, Mt. Vernon, KY
See the Doctor for particulars.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

1t is highly important that a
surplus off vegetables be raised
for home use and local supply.
The present Federal ruling rela-
tive to the use of wheat, will
likely remain in effect for some
time. this makes the situation of
that Importance which should
not be overlooked but seriously
considered and acted upon by
the raising of a larger crop of
corn potatoes, other vegetables
and then more vegetables.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22
LIVI NGS TO N

Miss Mae Evans Is visiting her
cousin, Miss Gertrude Evans, at
Brush Creek Rev. F. NJ. Jones
has moved his family back TO
Laurel county and will farm this
year.-Mrs. E. R. Gentry, who is
located at Lexington. was here
between trains Monday. en- route
to Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Albert
Hahn, of Greens burg, Indiara,
was here between trains Sunday,
en- route to Mt. Vernon to visit
her father, Mr.. Geo. Brown, of
the Freedom section F. w.
Oakley is here from Ravenna and
has loaded his household goods IN
a car and will leave for that city
tonight (Monday). They are good
people and Livingston folks regret
to give them up, but he has a
better position there with the L.
& N. R. r. Co - K. A. Ward is
visiting the sunny South this
week. Will visit Key West and
other southern cities. - Squire J.
i. Arnold remains quite sick at
this writing. - w. NJ. Hicks in
forms US that he in a few days
will enter the matrimonial held
again and asks us to say that he
is much better looking now than
he was when ne withdrew from
the field a year ago and Mart
says he is out to win this time,
aid he claims the chances are in
his favor, for being good talker
and in position to give some
woman about sixty years old.
with blue eyes, red cheeks, dark
hair and a new set of false teeth,
a good home he cannot help but
win. She must posses quite a
lot of this worlds goods and a
large income. None others need
apply.-S. c. Franklin, the watch
inspector, of Mt.Vernon, was here
Tuesday.-Mrs. K. A. Ward was
called to East Bernstadt, on &C
count of her mothers illness -
r. B. Mullins, of Richmond, KY.
and J. A. Oliver, of Winchester,
KY, both travelling statesmen
were with our merchants Tues
day.-There is an epidemic in oul
town the doctors claim to Ee
French measles and there ha:
been several cases, but all have
pulled through o. K.-Ben Hell
lard, who had job at Paris, KY.
as fireman on the locomotives
!, has returned and now has posi-
ton 10 the Eight Gable restaurant
2 After a storm there always
2 comes a calm, and after one o
| the worst winters on record, W.
, are now having lovely weathe
and this suits me to a T Y.-Mis
Nellie Carter, of Lebanon juno
+. ton, is visiting Mrs. Ed Herd thi
|, week - With the use of a type
writer and using a hand tina
{ gives US much pain we will b
r able 10 get small letter for til
Signal and reply to our frien
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

his brother in Somerset Satur-
day AMI his remains were taken
to Danville Sunday for burial.
Mr.. Roberts suffered a stroke of
paralysis about two years ago,
and never fully recovered from
it and on account of the condi-
ton of his health was forced to
give up his business, and while
visiting his brother at Somerset
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22
GETTING RID OF COLDS.

The easiest and quickest way
to get rid of a cold is to take
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
This preparation has been in use
for many years and its value
fully proven. No matter what
remedy you use, however, care
must be taken not to contract q
second cold before you have re-
covered from the first one, and
there is serious danger of this.
A man of middle age or older
should 20 to bed and stay in bed
until fully recovered 1t is bet
ter to lay in bed three days at
the start than three days later
on.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

Authentic information from
Germany indicates that the Ger
man soldiers are well fed tho
the citizens of that empire have
been reduced TO straw bread a
few potatoes and beets. America,
the best fed nation on the globe
could easily furnish our fighting
forces, including tine Allies, and
still plenty at home, by curta,I-
ing to a small extent their sup
ply Of wheat, meat and fats.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

the Rev. Childress. Every body
is cordially invited to attend these
services Mrs. w. E. Graveley's
mother died a few days ago at
her home in Virginia. Mrs. Grave
ly will return home in a few
days. l.. Pilkenton was in
Mt. Vernon Saturday between
traius.-Mr. Tom Roberts, of
Danville. died at the home of
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22
VITAL FACTS
FOR EVERYBODY
Citizens Big War Council Meeting Mt. Vernon Court House
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25 1918-1 p. m Sharp

We have the men and money
to win the war. 1t only requires
the people at home to keep busy
and furnish necessary supplies,
(for which they are paid. to
maintain the soldiers in a high
state of efficiency or fighting
ability for winning this war. Oar
people should not fail them.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22
B R CD II E A D

The revival that was post
poned on accountlof the weather
at the Baptist church, will be-
gin next Tuesday and will CON-
tinue for ten days or more. The
Rev. H. "a. Wallace, of Sturgis.
Ky. will conduct this revival and
will be assisted by the pastor.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

Citizens Of ROckcastle. Farmers,
stockraisers, merchants, lawyers,
doctors, in fact all lines of trade,
callings and endeavor are re-
quested and urged to come to
Mt Vernon on the day of this
War Council meeting aud be
with US in endeavoring to aid
and assist the "boys over there, "
who are fighting our battles
that we may retain the liberty
gained by the war of t776.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

There is no danger of our
Government cOnhscating produce
or other supplies. This buggya
boo YVES started by German
agents and spies Everything the
Government gets from citizens
will be paid for.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

On account of early frosts last
fall, In many states, much corn
failed to mature and was found
to be sappy and unit for seed.
No doubt that a large quantity
had the life germ killed in that
corn left in the shock or on
standing stalk in field, by cold
weather where temperature dropt
below Is degrees under zero.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

The planting season will soon
be upon us. Particular study
should be given now regarding
the acreage you will de able to
put in and care for. potatoes
and all kinds of vegetables.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

Those who have made a study
of the war situation cannot even
give an intelligent guess as to when
the war will end. Let us prepare
for a ten year war. If it is over
this year so much the better.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

See any post master or banker
and get information on Liberty
bonds. War and Thrift stamps.
Invest Ia them. You can begin
on Is cents.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

When in doubt about crops
etc, don't fail to consult or write
county agent R E Spence Be-
rea for any desired informa ton
about fertilizer, seed corn soils.
stock and poultry raisi"g etc.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

EVERYONE of us can aid. Don't
imagine that because you are
only one of a hundred million
t1at you don't count. You do
count; counted upon by our pres
iient and country to do your
bit.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

The Y. NJ. c. A, and the Red
Cross are doing great and won
derful things for our boys, the
farmers and Others at home will
do greater.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

From all rules provided by
Fuel and Food administrators it
is demonstrated that the Govern
ment means TO so regulate prices
that justice will be done producer
and consumer.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

1t behOOveS our farmers to
test their seed corn right away.
If your corn proves good let
Others know it, including your
neigh bOrS.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

If The people Of Kentucky would
lessen The use of flour by one half,
more than 10. 900 barrels per week
would be saved.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

If you have a father, brother,
son or relative in the service,
keep him in mind, do your bit
with willing hands, and encourage
your neighbor to do the same in
raising bigger crops and more
live stock.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

Wheat, meat, sugar and fat
will win or lose the war. Our
army should be amply supplied
with these and We. at home,
should make out on smaller than
the customary quantities.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

For every man who goes to fight
over there, twenty housekeepers
must go to conserving food over
here, or we will lose our men
and lose the war.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

If your corn crop could be
increased from one third to one
half it would be an immense
stride toward backing the Kai-
Ser's eye.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

1t will keep the Kaiser from
Overrunning our lands with his
hordes or murderers, cut throats,
assassins, and women and baby
killers.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

Bv observing the suggestions
found in this circular will prove
all aid in preventing the neces-
sity of you having. later on to
walk in a bread line.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

If we are victorious in this
worlds struggle 5000 men must
march with hoes for every 1000
who march with guns. Get in the
line of march where you belong
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

Bonds enables the Government
to extend the protection you
can't get by yourself.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

Buy war saving stamps and
Tariff stamps, they are baby Lib
erty bonds and pay a good inter
est.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

The soldiers ii Sht our battles,
the farmers to fight the weeds,
to furnish supplies.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

Exports during month of Dec
ember 1917: breadstuffS, valued
at S58, 500: 900 meats $32,ooo,ooo.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

An over Production of food
would not be a calamity. but AL
under production would be dis,
aSter.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

The nations safety is in your
hands.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

Self protection suggests that
bigger crops of vegetables should
bo raised for home consumption.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

DO low, or be made to DO by
the Kaiser later.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

1t safeguards your person and
your property.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

The crisis in the world wal
is at hand.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

Citizens answer the call.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

DUTIES FOR ALL.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-02-22

IT'S HERE.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-04
Interesting Nes Motion
Fargo
The Stage
Thedter Offerings in Fargo
and Moorhedd Coming Week

LTBERTY-
Wednesday and Nauiahkan
Friday Saturday-Harry
GARR1CE6--
in
Wednesday Observation-Disclosures Fairbanks
Sally" Arbuckle Diving 1890
Monday TuesdayGladys woolng
wednesday with Neatness
~ Friday ands aturday-Tom Mix in Blood.
STRAND
Adonday md Tuesday-Ehel Clayton n
Wedn tar and sub to be
ORPHEUM-
Monday-ods Skinner in Mister Antonio, .
LYCEUM, MOoRHEAD-
sunday-Corporal
Monday Al
WednesdayA in THE Volunteer,
Thursdayciara picture be announced.
Saturday-Al-star The Dangerous
. Monday TSesday-Wlam s. In The Gentlemen
Thursday-Alstar
Friday and aturday-Ama n Answer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-04
AGREEMENT
With NORWAY

Washington, May Assigning OF
general commercial agreement be-
tween the United States and Nor
way, the first agreement Of the kind
to be entered into by America with
one of the North European neutTaIs
was announced last night by the war
trade board.
Under the agreement Norway is
assured of supplies to cover her es-
tfmated needs so far as they can be
furnished without detriment to the
war needs OF the United States and
its associates, and Norway on her
part agrees to permit unhampered
export to America and its allies Of
all Norwegian products not needed
for home consumption.
1t is provided that none Of the
supplies imported from the United
States or its associates or forwards
ed with the aid Of American bunker
coal sholl go directly or indirectly
to the central powers or be used to
replace commodities exported to
those countries. This applies to
anything produced by any auxiharies
to production obtained under the
agreement.
The agreement was signed by
Vance c. Mccormick, chairman Of
the war board, and DR.. F'ritjof Nam
sen, the famous explorer, on special
mission to this country from Nor
way.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-04

and wife becomes greater. After the
death Of the child the husband de-
sires a divorce. Eleanor Gates is re-
quested by Mrs. Harrington to paint
miniature of the baby, neither of
the women knowing their relation to
the other The two become great
friends and Mrs. Harrington confides
In the other woman The husband
has gone west, and, at the painters
suggestion, kilograms are sent by
each Of the women The man real
ICES that his true love lives with his
wife so goes back to her while
Eleanor returns 10 her home town
satisfied with the fact that she
brought husband and wife together.
This is the theme Of an interest
ing problem story, 1.-THE Other Wom-
an" at the Liberty Monday and
Tuesday.
When Booth Harrington started to
write Mister Antonio" the comedy
in which Otis Skinner will be seen
at the Orpheum next Monday even
ing he had one idea in mind and
that was to have the leading charac-
ter a perfectly good man. To find q
good man was not an easy task, and
thus it was two years before Mr..
Harrington completed the play. Fin
ally, when he did hit upon charac-
ter 1t was that of an Italian hurdy-
gurdy man. The role Of this ittne-
rant organ grinder is well fitted to
Mr.. Skinner and the character in
his hands stands out as prominently
as did the beggar i'm ''Kasnet" Tony
Camaradonic is a lovable Vagabond'
full Of optimism and philosophy. He
believes no one in the whole world
is really mean-only asleep. To laugh
Is his motto-for he says you can
make Just as much noise Laughing as
crying and 1t is better for the gig
gard. Mr.. Skinner comes here under
the Charles Frohman management
with a splendid supporting company.
snatched from death, the heroine
Of the William Fox photodrama. "The
Bride of Fear" at the Isis today,
naTries her rescuer only to see him
seized as a criminal. After she be-
lieyes him dead and has become en-
gagged to another man he returns. At
TE1is point the drama takes an un-
expected twist, the termination be-
ing one Of the most unusual ever
seen on the screen.
The title role is played by Jewel
Carmen.
Did you know that the Kaiser had
a poison filled abscess in his ear, and
that If 1t burst he would be a raving
maniac?
Did you know that the Kaiser's left
arm Is six inches shorter than his
right, and that the hand is puny as
child's? And did you know how he