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The courier-index., 1918-07-12
MAY ASK U. OF A. TO TRAIN
 SOLDIERS UNTIL JULY, 1918

Fayetteville, July 10.-Following report by H. C. Givens, federal in spector of vocational training for the war department, that the work of training the 800 soldiers at the University of Arkansas is progress ing with great rapidlty, the govern ment has asked the University 10 submit figures on the approximate cost of training additional detach- ments of men up to July l, 1913. The original contract specifics that the University may be called upon to train further units if the first work is satisfactory. If the govern ment decides to send more men to the University an opportunity will De offered to hundreds of young men or Arkansas to enter the army as specialists in technical work
 The University is now training men in auto trades, wireless, carpen.. try and concrete making. The let ters from the war department would convey the impression that subse- ouent instruction will be largely in wireless and auto trades with per haps no work in concrete and car pentry.
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BEST WAY TO PRESERVE
 EGGS TOLD IN BULLETIN

Fayetteville, July 10.~-"Preserving Eggs for Winter Use' is the title Of bulletin just issued by the Agri- cultural experiment station of the University of Arkansas which should prove of great value to consumers who wish to avoid paying high win ter prices for eggs. Lime water ac- cording to the bulletin is the cheap est preservative. Eggs preserved Tn water glasses or in lime water are as good as fresh eggs for all plr- poses except poaching. Patent pre- servatiyes do not give satisfactory results, experiments showed.
 The bulletin is written by Prof. Il. E. Dvorachek, head of the depart ment of animal husbandry, and $. R. Stout, instructor in animal hus- bandry. Write to the director, agr'' cultural experiment station, Univer' sity of Arkansas, Fayetteville, for a copy of Bulletin number 152
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
CLAY COUNTY BOY IN
 TITLE ROLE OF HERO
CORPORAL RAYMOND POWELL LEADS DASH INTO ENEMY LINE AND RETURNS WITH cAPTuR- ED COMRADES.

Little Rock, July 1O--Corporal Raymond Powell, who was mention. ed in the British press dispatches of July as the leader of an American party which charged hot foot after the retreating enemy through fierce fire and rescued two Americans and five Australians who had been cap- tured and also brought back Ger man officer, is an Arkansan, it was learned today. He is son of R. l.. Powell a Baptist minister, who lives two miles east of Corning. in Clay county. Powell volunteered at the outbreak of the war and went with the regular army to France in July, 1917.
 Powell. who is 23 years old and weighs about 1855 pounds, is typical farmer boy of Arkansas, according delegate to the constitutional con vention, who knows the young hero we'll.
 The Associated Press story of young Powells heroic deed was as follows:
 With the British Army in France, Sunday. July 7.-In the German counter attack against the new po- sitions gained by the Australians and Americans around Hamel two Ameri- cans and five Australians were cap tured by the enemy. Volunteers were called for and an American party led by Corporal Raymond Powell, brought back the captured men and a German officer, while 12 Austral- ians brought the number of German prisoners to 50.
 The guns had put down heavy barrage, but the corporal led his men straight through this fierce fire and charged hot foot after the retreating enemy The Germans retired to a strong point but the corporal with the other Yankees went in after them. The story of this incident, which occurred Thursday night, was related by an American officer who took part in the fighting.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
U. s. SAYS MEMPHIS
 MUST ENFORCE LAW
LIQUOR AND IMMORAL WOMEN MUST GO, DECLARES WAR DE- APARTMENT. LENGTHY CONFER ENcE IS HELD.

Memphis, July 6.-Memphis must clean up and clean up at once. Un- less Memphis officers strictly en- force the liquor and other laws, the United States government will estab- fish quarantine against the city and not allow men in any branch of the army to visit the city This was war department. who arrived in Memphis today and had a confer ence with the law enforcing officials of the city.
 Those at the conference held at the custom house were United States District Attorney w. D. Kyser, Unit ed States Marshal Stanley Trezevant. Mayor H. P. Litty, Sheriff Mike c. Tate, Attorney General Hunter Will son, Chief of Police Joe Burney, Captain Pass of the police depart ment, w. E. McElveen of the de- partment of justice and Fl. J. Liv- ingston, city attorney.
 The official present promised to cooperate with the government in strict enforcement of the liquor laws and call on the public to aid in the work. s
 In addition to a stop being put to the sale of liquor in Memphis. lewd women who walk the streets must leave Memphis, they said. It was planned for the police department to begin crusade against lewd wo- men walking the streets and riding out to Park Field in taxicabs.
 Numerous complaints have reached the war department. 1t was announc- ed, that liquor was being sold to soldiers visiting and passing through Memphis, and that lewd women were accosting the soldiers at depots and at Park Field.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12

A large black bear has been rambl- ing around oye srections of Lee coun- ty the past week, striking terror to the darkies and making some of the whites feel a little shaky when they have business in the bottoms. Sun day afternoon late the bear crossed the Mud Line just east of Marianne. Tuesday he was in the Oak Forrest neighborhood and was seen in the field of H. B. Benford, we'll known colored farmer, residing in that sec tion. Hunting parties were organized but the ground was so dry the dogs could not follow the trail. It is thought the bear is making his way to the White river bottoms. Sam Bowen and F. N. Burke report bear on their plantations near Jeffer sonville He has been seen severa times.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12

be out. Eddie Rickenbacker is go ing good too. He was an automobile racer before the war. and peach Of a fellow Our camps are close and we visit back and forth great deal. which makes it nice. All of us train ed together so we knew each other before we got up here. Ned Buford from Nashville, whom we all knew we'll at Ravtoul, was over to tell us about his Boche the first day we got up They have rather good deal of excitement. Their work is only to fight. We won't get any of that as our work is for information, but it will be exciting enough. We went farther in than any American squad ron our first time out. That doesn't signify much though as we were among the first up. Some or our work is done a. low altitude and some so high we have to use oxygen tanks.
 Casgrain's machine in one of the squadrons near us ran out of gas He tried to stretch his glide to our side of the lines and landed in No Mans Land He jumped out or his machine and stood there looking al his map. Several took a shot al him so he jumped into a trench The Germans came out and got him He was in one of their communica tion trenches.
 Two Englishmen in a bombing squadron near us had to land over there one night They escaped by swimming the river. It was gooc work.
 From my window can see tht observation balloons and the stal shells and shrapnel when plane goes over at night.
 We have good food, a fine C. o' the best bunch of fellows In th' service. A good squadron, too. Goot mechanics whom you appreciate more every time you go over. Am really getting fat and am burn ed black. Remember me to the Kid dies and to MT. Hugh Nixon. Tel him I shall write before long.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
THRIFT STAMP REPORT

Sold by the Rondo Camp Fire Girls in June. Saturday afternoon, May l. Miss Fannie Mae Binkley and Miss Madge McMurry sold 65.
 June Miss Kellie and Miss Mamie Dice sold 57.
 June 15 Miss Rubie Dice and Miss Bessie Kellie sold 52.
 June 22 Miss Vivian Moody and Miss Winnie Hopkins sold l0G. Making a total of 280 sold, amount ing to $70. The girls are glad to be
 A CONTRIBUTOR.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
U. S. WANTS WOMEN WHO ARE
 TRAINED IN HOME ECONOMICS

Fayetteville, Ark, July 10.-Dean Martin Nelson of the college of agri- culture. University of Arkansas, has been notified by the United States employment service that there is at present a great demand for women with degrees of bachelor of science in home economies. Arkansas wo- men holding this degree who are available for appointment are re- quested to communicate with Dean Nelson Competent women trained in finance and accounting are also wanted.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
EASY ENOUGH

Jack Tar, on leave, visited circus in his native town. During the per formance a very comedy young wo- man lion tanner entered the lions cage. beckoned savage monster to her, and made it take piece of sugar from her lips.
 ''I could do that" said Jack audi bly.
 The fair lion tanner overheard. Could you?" she said.
 "Rather-rr!" said Jack jauntily. Quite as we'll as the lion!'-An. swers.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
U. OF A. TO ERECT WIRELESS

Fayetteville, July Wireless aer- ials will again be put up at the Uni versity of Arkansas. The aerial equipment was dismantled at the beginning of the war, but recent order of the government asks that the aerials be rebuilt. Approximate ly TO of the 300 soldiers at the University are taking work in wire less. The establishing of aerials will permit the instructors at the Uni versity to make the work much more practical.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12

P D. McCulloch, Jr., who has been with the Griffis- Newborn Company the past thirteen years, has resigned his position and accepted employ ment with the McRae Wholesale Hardware Company of Helena. as one of the travelling salesmen for the firm. MT. McCulloch will make this section of Arkansas. Mac is one of the most capable young business men in Marianna and his friends are confident he will more than make good in his new position.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12

Buffalo Courier-All the allies have to do is to defeat Germany, and make it withdraw its troops and It's commercial demands on Russia, to win the permanent friendship of the Muscovite nation.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
YES. WHY, RUSSIA

After biting off Slavonic ear in the first act, throwing her off the bridge in the second, kicking her in the eye in the third, Germany now exclaims as the curtain rises on the fourth: why don't you love me, Russia. .">-Kansas City Times.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
REMARKABLE CURE

Doctor-"Did that cure for deafness really help your brother?"
 Pat--"Sure enough, he hadn't heard sound in years. and the day after he took the medicine he heard from a friend in America. New York American.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
CUT THIS OUT FOR REFERENCE

J. M. Hewitt, food administrator for Lee county, has made the follow ing simple table showing the time that must elapse between sugar pur- chases in order to abide by the three and five pound purchase rule and the three pounds per person month rule:
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
THE LIMIT IN COLLARS

The Knut-"It's simply absurd Whats the use of showing me low cut collars like these? Do you mean to say you keep nothing taller?'
 Shop Girl-'Pm sorry. but our next size is cuffs. .'-Casselrs Saturday Journal.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
SPECIAL NOTICE

Food Administrator J. M. Hewitt has received instruc- tions from Hamp Williams, state food administrator that the government forbids the use of beef, sugar or flour for use at picnics, barbecues, or other public entertainments. whether for pleasure or profit, -chari- table or otherwise.
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Washington Post.-Frau krupp IS said to have offered the long range gun to the United States as far back as 1914 Pardon the delay, Der tha. but we'll call and get it shortly
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
THOUGHT TOO HIGHLY OF BOTH

On a road in Belgium German officer met boy leading jackass and addressed him in heavy. jovial fashion as follows:
 That's a fine jackass you have my son.. What do you call it. Al bert, | bet"
 "Oh, mo-. officer" the boy replied, think too highly of my king"
 The German scowled and return ed: q hope you don't dare to call it William"
 "Oh, no. officer. I think too much of my jackass. Paris Liberte.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
SO WAS HUBBY

My dear, the doctor says I am in need of a little change
 Then ask him to give it to you. He's got the last of mine. ."-Balti- more American.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12
POLITICAL EVOLUTION

"Do you believe in evolution?"
 Cant help believing" replied Sen ator Sorghum. "after seeing how many varities of politicians a bull moose can develop. Washington Star.
The courier-index., 1918-07-12

Springfield Union-The kaiser, 1t Is said, has offered Gibraltar to Spain Some day, in a burst of uncontroll- able generosity. he may offer Brazil to Siam.
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Louisville Courier-Journal.-The op- timist reflects that while a dollar does not go as far as 1t used to, it goes faster while 1t Is going.
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Boston Herald.-Foch is fully as talkative as Grant was in 1864.
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u,s D. P. Hilton have re- x X. following interesting let !, @ Everett Cook. formerly
 n ,o.o as a cotton buyer now
 os a member of Uncle |aying forces;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
AMUSEM ENTS.
At the Strand.

Portraying one of those unique
characters of the vest William >.
Hart has in The Tiger Man" We
hicle that will be seen with pleasure at
the Strand by his countless admirers,
The story is of fierce leader OF
outlaws who long have terrorized the
avenues of travel TO The gold fields in
the early days of the rush to the new
Eel Dorado. in a wagon train on the
desert is pretty young woman, Ruth
Ingram, who is accompanying her hus-
band to the gold fields on religious
mission.
The water supply is exhausted and
Mrs. Ingram goes in search of aid. She
is met by Hawk Parsons, the bandit
known as the tiger man, who. after
hearing her story, goes to the assist
ance of the imperiled em.grants. The
train soon after is attacked by In
dams, but the savages are driven
away. With the approach OF federal
troops of cavalry, the tiger man,
realizes that MS capture is inevitable,
and he prevents the emisrants from
light beacon at attract the at
tention of the soldiers He finally con-
StulS 10 lulS, IloNGNti, vi otiS SSiiAa
tion-that Ruth Ingram accompany
him. To save her husband and the
party, she finally consents, and swing
ing her up before him on his horse, he
gallops away. How this woman regen-
crates him and appeals to the latent
good which slum 5ers in his heart
makes an unusually good picture, with
thrills. strong situations and good
dramatic interest.
Hart, in the character of Hawk
Parsons the tiger man." IS in his
element and does fine work. Jane
Novak, who is new in leads with Hart
gives a very pleasing Interpretation OF
the part of Ruth Ingram
a comedy by Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney
Drew. entitled AS Others See Us, anc
the Burton Holmes travelog complete
the bill
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
Mrs. A. p. Hafner Dead.

telegram received by Mrs. Cora
Wiley today told Of the death at Rome,
italy, of Mrs. A. P. Hafner, Of Fair
bury, Neb, who was formerly the wife
n William Q. Hambei, Of this city, the
latter a brother Of Mrs. Wiley, ard
Mrs. J. e. Lander, the latter formerly
OF this city. Mr.. and Mrs Hafner have
been in Europe for a number of years
They were in Germany when war was
declared, went to Switzerland and later
to Italy.
The news OF the death came first in
a cablegram to John Heasty, OF Fair
bury, Neb., the law partner Of Mr..
Hambel. who was prominent there in
his profession and socially. Mrs. Eaf-
ner was married to Mr.. Hambel in 1876
at Knoxville. He was killed in wreck
at Lincoln, Neh., Aug. 9, 1894, and six
years later Mrs. Hambel was married
to Mr.. Hafner. AS Mrs. Hambel Mrs.
Hafner frequently visited relatives
here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22

countys quota April 70, will b In
Quoted In camps ii other states. The
Induction Of the six WIN be credited
to the county's quota, so that it viii
send from this city forty-two instead
of forty eight.
Those who are to be indicted are
David A. Cohble formerly Green
Mountain, now Kansas City.
Albert e. Campbell. st. Louis.
Gustof r. Eksturne, Iowa River,
Mich.
Eliza C. McKim, SIS South Third
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
In the Police Court.

Hearing of the case of c. 3. Martin,
charged with larceny on information
filed by George Alien, was neid Saiur-
day afternoon before Justice S. E.
Peek. and the case dismissed for lack
Of evidence.
Burr Hazaleus and Mrs. Anna Penn.
the latter Of Eldora. who were arrested
Saturday at Cedar Rapids, on statu
atory charge filed in this city by Ernest
Penn, the woman's husband, were ar
raigned before Justice B. L. Burritt at
10: 80 this morning. They pleaded not
guilty and hearing of the case was set
for i: 30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon. In
default Of $1,000 bail the coupe was
committed to Jail.
Jack Ellwood. arrested by the police
for being drunk, was fined $40 and tbs,
costs by Judge Burritt in the city eouf.
Saturday night
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
GET MANY RECRUITS.
Party Led BY Local Officer Enlists
Forty Two at Boone.


Forty Two at Boone.
Sergeant Percy J. Whittemore. in
charge of the local recruiting station,
who spent ali OF last week at the head
of recruiting party in Boone, re-
turned Saturday night with forty-two
recruits to show for the weeks work.
All of them were recruited in Boone
and its vicinity. Sergeant Whittemore
had under him in the party ten picked
regular army men Of the district re-
cruting force and a civilian band Of
forty one pieces from Omaha.
Mayor Bakers office was used for
recruiting headquarters, meetings were
held in the streets, in the railroad
shops, and at the Commercial Club.
which gave valuable assistance, and in
moving picture theaters. The cam
paign was widely advertised with ban
ners on street cars and drays and by
parades every day.
II is said that the number Of recruits
secured was the largest any similar
party has recruited in the district in
any one week since the war began.
Boono has no regular army recruiting
station.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
Red eros. Sale at Li.eomb.

IN spite OF the stormy weather be-
tween $500 and $500 was realized at
the Red Cross sale at Liscomb Satur-
day afternoon. 1t is expected that cash
donations will bring the amount UP TO
$1,000. A brood SOW brought 5000, a
lamb sold for 32o.25 and the seed corn
brought good prices.
Preceding the sale the Liscomb band
gave . concert. followed by patriotic
address by Rev. George Biersborn,
after which the crowd joined in sing
ing, ~Keep the Home Fires Burning"
The sale was in charge Of Auctioneers
O'Brycn, Of Liscomb; White, Of Con-
red and Mason, Of Union. The bidding
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
DR.. WHITEHALL TO SERVE.
Former State Center Man to Enter
Army Medical Corps.

Dr.. Nelson WhitehilI a surgeon and
general practitioner OF Boone, and a.
former State Center man, soon is to
enter the army medical corps. He has
been notified that he passed the ply
steal nnnahon with flying colors,
and he is expecting to be commits
stoned at any time. DR.. Whitehill has
large practice in Boone. He is mar
ried and has a family Of three daugh-
tiers, the eldest Of whom. Margaret, Is
student in Grinneh College. and the
youngest baby Of years. He is the
son OF Mrs. Mary Whitehill, Of State
Center and a brother of Comnandant
B. c. Whitehi1l, OF the soldiers home
and W. J. Whitehill Of State Center.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
NEW DRESSES
New Bingham Check Silk, White Crepe
de Chine and White Georeette
Dresses Received at Benedict &
Brintnalrs.

Such charming frocks for summer
wear and so reasonably priced too,
This and similar remarks are con-
stantly heard in our ready -to-wear
department, where we are now show
irg severe! clever ncacli::; Z. s!n!: gghan
check silks at $3.50 and $3.50, also
white crepe de chine and white georg-
cite dresses at prices ranging from
$3.50 to $3.50.
We are also showing several new
numbers in beautiful white voile
dresses suitable for graduation and
confirmation dresses.
Headquarters for satisfaction. Bene-
dict & Brintnall
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22

tion 26s There are ss7 books IN TWEEN
ty-one school room libraries. Tho H.
brary received from taxes and other
sources $6,S0l.16 during the year and
expended $5,SS5.O3, leaving a balance
on hand Of $419.13 March 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
City Library Report.

The annual report Of the city library
for the year ending March 81 shows
that there were -1S,7 49 volumes on the
shelves, exclusive of thousands OF
mags zines and pictures. The registered
borrowers numbered 5,26s and the cir
culation of books for the year was
s3,257 and the average daily circula-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
Ninety ninth Annjversary.

The ninety-nlnth anniversary OF the
/. O. Q. F. will be celebrated at Mar
shutdown April 26th, 1918 by the Cen
trail Iowa Association. An all-day and
evening program has been arranged
for all branches Of the order inclu ding
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
AWARD SCOUT MEDALS.

Workers to Get Rewards For Work in
Second Loan Campaign.
At the Baptist church at 1870 this
evening the Boy Scouts, who sold
bonds in the second liberty loan COM
paign last October will be awarded
scout medals for their work. The meet
ing is open to the public. Saturday the
Boy Scouts will start on their cam
paign to sell bonds Of the third loan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22

the Rebekahs. Grand parade OF ~
members Ct 1: 80 p. n. The line O
march viii DO short. All are earnestly
requested to join in the parade.
Special entertainments for visiting
members. COMMITTEES. "
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
Wiley in England.

Sergt. James H. Wiley. Of the avi-
alton service. U. s. A., writes his
mother, Mrs. Cora Wiley, that he 10 in
England, and that the aviation service
is erecting there now the largest avi-
alton training camp in the world.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
NEW WAISTS.
Fifty New Numbers In White Lingerie
Waists at Benedict & BrintnalL,s.

This mornings express brought us
ecty new white lingerie waists. crisp
and fresh direct from the designers.
We invite your inspection.
Our new line Of wash skirts, both
white and palm beach. Is now ready
for your inspection-all sizes "a to 80
inch waist measure. Headquarters for
satisfaction. Benedict 6, Brintnall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-22
Elder Gustafson's Funeral.
OBITUARY..
Petersen,

Mrs Anna Pernella Peterson, widow
of John Petersen, and a resident Of
this city fer over forty years. died at
her home, 613 East Boone street at
$40 Sunday morning, of shaking palsy.
Mrs. Petersen had been Ill for a year,
and belfast for week.
Mrs. Petersen was native of Al
lesand, Norway, where she was born
Jacobs May IS. 184s. She came to this
country in 1853, and after living in
Des Moines a year came to this city,
which has since been her home. She
was united in marriage with Mr.. Peder-
sen March q, 1877. He died Dec. S,
1901.
Surviving Mrs. Petersen are one
daughter. Miss Sadie NJ. Petersen, who
lives at home, and one son, John A.
Petersen, Of Denver. Colo, who is now
here. A son julius died Nov s, 1905,
and son Caswell April 90, 1912. A
sister lives in Norway.
Mrs. Petersen was member of
Marshall Lodge, No. 40, Rebekah De-
gree, of this city.
Funeral services will be held from the
residence Tuesday afternoon at $50,
1nterment following in Riverside.