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Evening star., 1918-02-26

Meadow Mouse and how fat they are
Ho. ho, h! Did you see the hungry
look that came into his eyes when you
mentioned them? He made up his mind
right then and there that he was GO
ing to try for them at the very first
opportunity. And that's what you want
him to do. Blacky.,you certainly are a
very clever fellow. You are the clever
est fellow / know Of
''Who is such a clever fellow"
asked a voice most unexpectedly. 1t
was the voice of Sammy Jay, who hap
pened to be passing on his way to his
own favorite roosting place and had
overheard Blacky's last words.
You, Cousin Sammy You. of course.
Who else could 1 mean?" replied Blacky
promptly.
"If / thought you really meant that
I would feel very much flattered. Cousin
Blacky. Whoever you intended it for
it was a great compliment" retorted
Sammy. Il believe we are going to
have a storm tonight. so l must hurry
on and make ready for it. Good night.
Cousin Blacky, and just a word to the
wise-be careful how you talk aloud
to yourself"
Sammy was gone before Blacky could
think of a reply. After that he wisely
kept his tongue quiet. Il wonder how
much he overheard" thought Blacky.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
FASHIONS

The sketch illustrates an exception
ally smart and unusual spring street
frock, to be made up of fine serge or
gabardine. and, of course, in any pre-
ferred shade. Navy is suggested as
first choice, although tan or beige
would undoubtedly be smart.
This is one of the straight line frocks
that conserves fabric and still man
ages to avoid any suggestion of skimpi-
ness Simplicity is the keynote of the
gown.
The skirt proper is straight. 1t meas
ures two yards at the hem when fin
ished. Over this comes the circular
or major part of this overskirt, as VIII
be noted, is rather short. and it is
brought to the desired length by the
addition of six shaped sections, each
approximately two inches wide, hem
med by hand and overlapping SO that
the stitches necessary to join them
are not visible.
The bodice is plain, with rather long
shoulders. trifling fullness at the
waist line: and with closely fitted
with cuffs of white satin. the turnover
collar matching them. or cuffs and col
lar may be OF natural color pongee or
of silk in any preferred color contrast
at the center back. and n sash match
ing the frock is simply folded about
the waist and tied in a fiat bow at the
back.
This design is one taat is distinctly
suited to wool fabric. and to attempt
to make it up in satin or any of the
popular silks would be to rob the frock
of smartneSs.
In developing spring and summer ap-
parel one important point that should
be borne in mind is that shoetop length
means six to eight inches from the
ground, and from present Indications.
except. of course. when low shoes are
worn. the hosiery display that has been
accepted as quite correct for several
seasons will be taboo.
The gown shown in the sketch is so
simple any home dressmaker could un-
dertake it. The one point that would
require care would be the cutting and
Evening star., 1918-02-26
IITIILESlORlEs
&BEDTInE
Why BIacky the Crow ChuckIed
BY THORNTON w. BURGESS.
Copyright. 1918. BY T. W. Bursess.l

All the way home after his visit with
Old Man Coyote that windy afternoon
Blacky the Crow chuckled. After he
reached his favorite roost in thick
hemlock tree in tho Green Forest he
chuckled. I wouldn't be a bit surprised
if he chuckled in his sleep that night.
He was quite satisfied with himself,
was Blacky. Having no one else to
talk to he talked to himself.
"You did that very cleverly. very
cleverly, indeed. Blacky." said he. I'm
proud of you. Yes, I am; I'm proud Of
you. Old. Man Coyote is very clever
There is no one more clever excepting
yourself"
Here Rlacky pretended to make him
self bow. and then chuckled more
than ever. But clever as he is Old
Man Coyote hasn't the least idea that
you went up there to the Old Pasture
in all this wind just tosvisit him." he
continued. HE thinks you just hap
Evening star., 1918-02-26
In Comes the zouave Jacket.

1t is probably tiresome to repeat that
individuality is rampant this season; get,
to the reporter of fashions. the peculiar
and unexpected twist of things presents a
subject of amazing interest.
The continent cried for standardization
in apparel; the reformers appealed for
uniforms; the serious women insisted
upon all cloth being cut to the same
measure. And what happened? A hun
dred fashions sprang into being: hun
dreds of seamstresses were instantly en-
ployed to work out individual ideas; the
making over of gowns became the height
of fashion. Women of great wealth. in
thousand dollar opera boxes. explained to
each other how they made the gowns they
had on from two or three old ones that
had finished their service.
Each woman is starting out as her own
designer. This will result in some bad
dressing. it is true, but it will revive a
stupendous interest in clothes throughout
the entire continent in those who have
grown decidedly weary of the extensive
copying of French models and the utter
lack of all ingenuity in trying out any
thing else.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
COLLEGE WOMEN RALLY
AT UNITARIAN CHURCH
Medil1 Mccormick, A. E. Bestor and
Mrs. Gertrude s. Martin
Will Be Speakers.

Medill Mccormick, representative from
Illinois. who recently returned from the
European battle front: Arthur E. Bestor.
president of the Chautauqua Institute,
and Mrs. Gertrude S. Martin Of Ithaca,
N. Y. will be the speakers at rally Of
college women for war service work to be
held at All Souls Unitarian Church. 14th
and L streets. at o'clock tonight.
The meeting will be held under the aus
pices Of the washington branch Of the
Association Of Collegiate Alumni. Mrs.
Philip N. Moore, president of the National
Council of Women, and a member of the
woman's committee of the National Coun-
Gil Of Defense, will preside. The object
of the meeting is to invite every college
woman to participate in campaign to
support the government in the prosecution
Of the war.
The ushers will include Mrs. Howard
G. Nichols, Miss Lucretia Garfield. Mss
Dorothy Sells. Miss Pa"ricia Mores. Miss
Dorothy Allen. Miss Ruth Shepherd. Mrs.
Lyman Boutwell, and Miss Elizabeth Will
son.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
Z. OF C. CAMP ACTIVITIES.
Work for Soldiers and Sailors Is In
augurated in France.

The welfare work which the knights
of Columbus have been doing for the
soldiers and sailors of this country
will be in full swing in France by
April I. according to the committee on
war activities of that organization.
Sites are to be selected in France by
Christopher P. Connolly of New York
city and Dillon E. Mapother of Louis
vile. KY, for the erection of recrea-
the proper sites are chosen, the con-
struction force which has erected SINH
lar buildings in American camps will
be sent abroad and building operations
begun. A corps of 100 field secretaries
and fifty auxiliary chaplains will begin
active work in France April 1, and this
force will be increased as occasion de-
mandS,
Evening star., 1918-02-26
You Get Better Cough
Syrup by Making
1t at Home
WHAT'S more, yOu save about y
by 1t. Easily made
and costs little.

You'll never really know what a
fine cough syrup you can make until
you prepare this famous homemade
remedy. You not only save s. as
compared with the ready-made kind,
but you will also have more effect
i've and dependable remedy in every
way. 1t overcomes the usual coughs,
throat and chest colds in "A hours
relieves even whooping cough quickly.
Get zIz ounces Of Pinex 600 cents
worth) from any good drug store,
pour it into a pint bottle and fill the
bottle with plain granulated sugar
syrup. Here you have q full pint-a
family supply-of the most effective
cough syrup that money can buy-at
4 cost Of only IS cents or less. It
never spoils. 1t quickly loosens q
dry, hoarse or tight cough, heals the
infIamed membranes that line the
throat and bronchial tubes, and re.
lief comes almost Immediately. Splen-
did for throat tickle, hoarseness,
bronchitis, Group and bronchial
asthma.
Pinex is a highly concentrated
compound Of genuine Norway pine
extract, and has been used for gem
erations for throat and chest all.
ments.
Avoid disappointment by asking
your druggist for "zH ounces Of
Pinex" with full directions, and don't
accept anything else. A guarantee of
absolute satisfaction or m ON ey
promptly refunded. goes with this
preparation.
The Pinex Co Et. Mayze. Ind.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
OF Interest TO Women
TRoUsERED SKIRTS AND zoUAvE JACKETS

Of clothes called the Algerian suit for
those slim. gay youngsters who not only
people this planet. but dominate 1t,
especially where fashions. gayety and So
cial life are concerned.
The trousered skirt was the source
from which the Algerian costume sprang.
The makers of clothes are already ex-
pressing themselves as fearful of the
over-popularity of this skirt. They think
that it is the kind of novelty that may
spread over the continent, like the COM
ing of summer, and before it is really
tried out by well dressed women must
be abandoned by them.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
PLANE BUILDERS REPORT.
Encouraging Statements on Progress
Given to Secretary Baker.

Encouraging reports on progress Of
the American aviation program are
brought to Washington by representa-
tives of all the firms building airplanes
for the army, summoned by Secretary
Baker for conference.
They are all tremendously encour-
aged about the work they are doing"
Mr.. Baker said after the manufacturers
had told their stories. He described the
conference as progress report"
Some of the aircraft and engine build
ers are ahead of their schedules, he
added, and some are behind, but all are
working with great enthusiasm and
confidence in the ultimate results.
Evening star., 1918-02-26
An Unfailing Way
To Danish Hairs
(Beauty Notes.)

Ugly hairy growths can be re-
moved in the privacy of your own
home if you get small original
package Of delatone and mix into a
paste enough of the powder and wa
ter to cover the hairy surface. This
should be left on the skin about 2
minutes, then removed and the skin
washed and every trace of hair will
have vanished. No harm or in
convenience can result from this
treatment, but be sure you buy real
ne.-Advertisement.
Evening star., 1918-02-26

As a blood-cleanser, strength-re-
storer and tonic it is sure to benefit.
In all lingering Bronchial and Throat
affections and in every disease that
can be reached through the blood, it
never fails to benefit or cure. In
tablet or liquid form. Tablets, 6oc.
The machinery of the body needs
to be well oiled, kept in good condi-
tion just as the automobile, steam
engine or bicycle. Why should the
human neglect his own machinery
more than that of his horse or his
engine? Yet most people do neglect
themselves. Clean the system at
least once week with DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets.
Evening star., 1918-02-26

fitting together Of the circular or
shapea sections Of the overskirt.
To make the gown for the average
figure three and q half yards of ma
tertal dfty-four inches vtdA would be
Ee4utseA,
Evening star., 1918-02-26

that the grandmother may indorse the
grandchild's costume without any
seeming Qualm.
Yet. be that as it may, France intends
this dashing, youthful, boyish expression
Evening star., 1918-02-26
THE ONWARD MARCH Of Bron-

chltls and deep seated
Coughs is arrested by
Doctor Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
In those scrofulous con-
ditions of the blood which
invite Consumption; in
severe, lingering Coughs
and Weak Lungs, which
threaten you with this
fatal disease, and when
other help has failed
this medicine is a proved
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

wan+.d-Three girls who have had
experience In folding. Iaii )" !'erS"''
Marshall Printing Company.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
News Of Roland.

Special to Times Republican.
Roland. Feb. 19.--Durng Thursday.
Friday and Saturday of last week the
fifth annual farmers institute\ was
held at Roland, at which time the
farmers were addressed by Professor
Hoffman on Gas Engines and Trac-
tors" by DR.. Stouder on Diseases of
Breeding Animals" by Mr.. L. G. Fos-
ter on "Co-operative Shipping Asso-
Citations" and by Miss Alice Thomp-
son, superintendent Of women's auxil-
larry OF the farm bureaus, on home
economics. The meetings were well
attended and a pronounced success.
Last Saturday during the farmers
institute q Red Cross sale was held
which netted the local chapter 1927
A pig donated by Joe Fl. Twedt brought
S29S.50, and Henry Birkeland, Andrew
II. Twedt and Adolph England donat-
ed their prize corn and this brough,
$3.50.
Thursday Rev. G. Smedal, j. e
Brltson and C. A. Smedal, represent
Ing the Bergen congregation, and Rev
]. N. Sandven, representing the Salem
congregation. attended district meet.
ing at Jewell. where plans were per-
fccted for the participation of the To-
cal churches In assisting in the rails
ing Of a $4,000 fund for the placing
Of Lutheran pastors in all canton
ments Id this country and the sending
OF Lutheran pastors to Europe that the
Lutheran boys In the service, whether
at homo or abroad, may have the same
church accommodations that they had
at homo. ..alJSs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

For Sale--l20 acres for sale with pos
session at once, located three miles
from Albert Lea, Mimi. not far from
state line OF Iowa. The land Is mostly
under cultivation. gently slipping, deep
black soil and no waste land, large
modern buildings facing the south
close up to state road with fine 10-acre
grove around the buildings. Price $146
per acre. $4,000 cash. balance o tight
years time. s per cont. The SWEETEST
home in the country.
Sixty acres located six miles from
Albert Lea. Mimi, all gently sloplnG
deep black soil mostly under cultiva :
ton, large modern buildings, fine little
oak grove around buildings. close up 70
good road and near to school and
creamery, price $l25 per acre, $4,000
cash. balance long time. 9 per cent
possession at once.
have many we'll improved gently
sloplng, deep black soil farms for sale
good terms and s per cent money 70,
Ave to ton years. time, Agents wanted
Lewis Fedge. Albert Lea. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
TELLS OF HUN sRUTALITIEs.
Iowa Woman Receives Letter From
Brother Fighting in France.

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Falls, Feb. 19.-The horror Of
German atrocities in the war was
brought forcefully to the attention of
Mrs. w. S. Bowen of this city today
in letter from her brother, Scot in
the army Of Great Britain.
Speaking of the fehdish tricks and
brutal camouhage used by the boches
to trap innocent civilians as well as
soldiers following a German retreat,
Mrs. BOWen'S brother told her how the
retreating Germans had hung out a
cat high up under crucifiX near a
large cathedral. The yowling of the
tortured animal attracted quite a
crowd Of civilians as well as soldiers.
When soldier climbed up to the peri
lous perch where the cat was fastened
and cut the wire that held the feline,
death by electrocution was the fate OF
many. Cutting the wire precipitated
a mass Of live wires upon the crowd
below
The incident made a deep impression
upon the Scot, he wrote his sister here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
Cut This QUIT isWorth Money!

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
slip, enclose with 5 cents and mail It
to Foley & Co. 1885 Sheffield avenue,
Chicago, Ill.,. writing your namo and
address clearly. You will receive In
return a trial package containing Fo-
ley's Honey and Tar Compound, for
coughs. colds and Group; Foley's Kid
ney Pills. for pain in sides and back;
rheumatism. backache, kidney and
bladder ailments; and Foley Cathartic
Tablets. n wholesome and thoroughly
cleansing cathartic, for constipation.
biliousness headache and sluggish
bowels. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
MINNESOTA LANDS.

For Sale or Exohange-For genera
merchandise. Two good quarters OF
land. one wild prairie and the other
improved, good soil. well located nnc
well drained. also one good so acres
Wild land will take Il good automobile
as part payment. DO not answer UNI
less you mean business. J. l.. lnman
Mentor. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
WANTED
FOUND
LOST
HOW TO ANSWER
Advertising Where No Address
Is Given, But Key Mum.
Der Used.

When an advertiser does not use MS
name, it Is because he does not want
the public to know It: SO you must
address letter to Times Republican,
using the letters he uses. We deliver
them to tho advertiser promptly. we
can not give you his name or ADDRESS
All advertisements for this column
must be in this office by IL (noon)
fer publication that day.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
Fatal Floods in Zululand,

Durham, Natala, Feb. 1S.--Sixty.
three Europeans are missing and many
Indians have been lost In consequence
of flood In Umolvosi sugar district OF
Zululand. A severe storm flooded the
Umolvosi river. A great bridge over
the river was wrecked. A hotel was
swept away and hundreds of cottages
Of natives were destroyed. Along the
coast great damage also has been
done.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

For SaIe-Rosc comb White Wyan
dottc cockcrels, So each. w. II. Wylic
Gilman, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
Southwest lows is a fertile neld Z,

Southwest Iowa Ia a fertile mold for
the man with anything to sell that has
merit. Seventy-nve thousand people
In southwest Iowa read the daily Mons.
pare,l. 1t 10 the great want ad medium
Of this section. 1t Ii known far and,
wide as a producer Of results. X You.
have land or anything else 70 cell Or.
trade. get In touch with southwest
Iowa thru the Nonparail. Council
Bluffs. Iowa. W
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

For Sale - Single comb white Leg
horn cockercls, $l.25 each while they
last. Mrs. Peter Hanson, Union. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
SOUTH DAKOTA LANDS.

For Sale--IBargnin. irrigated 640-acre
ranch. Location. western South Da-
kota. in famous alfalfa belt. Double
Get improvements. 1f Interested, write
John Crawford. Rapid City. S. d., for
particulars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
WISCONSIN FARM LANDS.

lardology, n magazine giving tho
facts in regard to the land situation.
Three months subscription free. II for
a home or as an investment YOU are
thinking OF buying good farm lands.
simply write me II letter ad say. Mall
me I.andology and all partic free"
Address Editor. Landology. Skidmore
Land Company. 1870 Skidmore building.
Mnrinette, WIS.
For SaIe--146 acres In clover belt
Is improved. balance pasture and tim
Der. Good soil, no waste, well watered.
fine orchard, good buildings. on main
rond and telephone. Stock and ma
chincry. 100000. Terms. Jos.
Muschlnski, Marathon. Wis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
wEAnrEeb.

Wanted-To buy or rent goou
modern five, or siX-room house. Phohe
white 354 or 134S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

SITUATION WANTED.

Wanted-Work by hour. Mrs. Stella
Hill. 500 East Boone street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
For Sale or Trade-Will take goot

For Sale or Trade-Wll1 taKe Eoou
residence property on fine we'll i'm
proved 10 acre tract inside OF city
limits. Also > to 90 acre tracts for sale.
Also all modern 7 room house. good
alley lot. win take horses and cattle or
Will carry back. ]. +. McDermott room
il Woodbury. building. phone $50 yell
low 500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

To Rent-Three furnished rooms for
light housekeeping or sleeping, heated
and lighted. half block from library.
Phone 500.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

For Saie--Two White Emden gan
des and two White Holland toms.
Bert Thompson, Grundy Center. Iowa.
Route No. 3.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
OLD RAZOR BLADES sHARrENEp

Safety razor blades. all kinds, sharp.
ened and made like new. leave blades
ut Old Reliable drug store
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

For sale--Bu!r Orpington cockerels
50 and SO. Phone write t. 3.
Grouse, Liscomb, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

For Saie--6 room house. all modern.
full alley lot, $4,000. small payment.
balance like rent, also room house.
full lot. $3.50 payment plan: also fine
modern residences $4,000, $3.50. $500
Woodbury. building, phone $40 yellow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
FOR SALE
TO RENT
TO EXCHANGE
TO RENT.

To Rent-Rooms for light house,
keeping; modern; 104 South Third
avenue.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

Observation-Disclosures college girl to
work part time for room and board.
Small family. Modern equipment. Call
white 1859.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

airy firemen 43 cents an hour, while the
same class Of labor in Armour & Com
pany's packing plant received 81 to "a
cents an hour.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
TO TRADE
SWEENEY WEArHERsTRIP CO.

Weatherstrip and all kinds Of car
penter work. floor laying ana cabinet
work. Shop rear Of $50 West Main
Phone yellow lll6. Sweeney and May
nard
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

For Sale or Trade-iood fve-room
house on Park car line, other buildings,
two big lots city water, fruit place for
pigs, honSe COW and chickens. Terms
Small home outside city limits con-
sidcred. Call or write to 81 North
Fourth avenue, Marshalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
KANSAS LAND.

For Sale-$3.000 handles fine alfalfa.
corn, wheat, money making farms with
good oil prospects: warm. healthy ell
mate. near Winfield. Kansas. Free fares
whether you buy. w. B. Louthan. over
state Bank.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

To Rert--Rooms over IL South
First street. McCombs Brothers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

For Sale - Cheap II taken at once.
4 year odd mare, sound. well broke.
Also good buggy and single harness.
Also barn to be moved off lot. Phone
92O, or address 70S South Center street,
Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

Wanted-Two mddle-aged girls or
women for general housework. Dea-
coness hospital.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
CUT RATE SHIPPING

Cut rates on household goods 70;
Pacific coast and other points. SuperlotI
service at reduced rates. The Hoy4S
Transfer Company. Minneapolis Nh.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19
Sunny Colorado Lands
Investors and Homeseekers
Attention.

Now Is the time to investigate what
we have to offer you in the way Of
lands for Investment for tho Spectator
and good homes for the homeseeker.
Our lands are located near Cheyenne
Wells, the county seat OF Cheyenne
county Splendid soil. good water.
good schools and fine roads. We have
land listed at from SO to $50 per acre,
according to improvements and loca-
ton. In a very short time this land
will double In value. To appreciate It
you must come and see for yourself,
and II you can not come, write us what
you would like and we will be pleased
to submit list Of what we have to
offer. Chas. II, Norman. the pioneer
land dealer. Cheyenne Wells. Colorado.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-02-19

To Rent-Rcoming house known as
the White hospital w. r. Noon.