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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-15
Iowa Newspapers
THE MODERN BRoTHERHOoD.'
IManche sfaS Press


An item from the Colesburg cor
respondence IN the Press Of twenty
wears ago. reads as follows: The
NJ odern Brotherhood Of America met
at Bolsinger's hall last Friday even
ing. There was large attendance.
II the good lodge men Of Colesburs
had been able to look ahead twenty
wears, the attendance would have
been mighty slim. The NJ. B. A. is
apparently in bad way. Local pol
lev holder. have received propositions
which call for scaling down OF their
policies one-half, which is tantamount
10 doubling the rates. One farmer
living near Manchester, carrying q
$1,000 policy With the order. has been
invited to accept reduction in his
policy of 81 100, altho on what was left
he would pay the same rate as on
the original $4,000. This is hitting the
ball hard. even in these hish-priced
times. The effort, apparently, is to
squeeze out the older members, but
perhaps some OF the boys will take
a hint from the recent experience OF
the A. o. L. W., which tried the same
stunt and had an injunction slapped
on that has been upheld by the SUI
preme court. Rabid advocates Of fra
ternal insurance enjoy great liberty
of action in denouncing the old line
companies. but no old line company
has ever been guilty OF scaling down
its policies on loyal members who
have stuck to it thru thick and thin.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-15

ification and they were not responsible
for, but really deplored the fact that
only wealthy sons of Madison farmers
had asked exemption. The state ex
emption board spoke in terms Of
highest praise for the madison ex
emption board and it's work and said
that it was one of the most efficient
and loyal boards in the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-15
A She Understood Il

Msrys mother was buying some
changeable silk. After the purchase
was made Mary said, Mamma, do
they call that changeable because you
can take it back tomorrow II you want
tor"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-15
FAvoR1SG GERMAN PAPER.
Mount Vernon Record.l


Many Iowa cities and towns are
throwing German out Of their public
schools. There is really no good rea-
son for teaching German or any other
language short Of the colleges. The
smatterins received in the schools Is
worth little at best, and the language
is really Of value to those who spe-
cialize in the language only. But
there is something equally as impor-
tant that Iowa should do. That is to
throw the foreign language papers
out from the list that can publish the
proceedings Of the different public
bodies. One law that has always
seemed ridiculous to use is the one that
given foreign language papers an au-
vantage over our own language in the
matter Of publishing the proceedings
Of the boards Of supervisors. This
law was passed for the especial advan-
tage Of German language papers. 1t
provides that the board of supervisors
may appoint one Of these papers as
an official paper, even though 1T does
not have the circulation to justify it.
The law shuld be repealed. All re-
ports OF public bodies should be pub
lished in the language OF our people
only. II any man regardless OF ma
tionality wants to know what our pub
lie bodies are doing he should be
obliged to go to paper printed IN
English to find out. There is not ana
never was sense in aiding the foreign
Language propaganda.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-15
THE PRICE OF plEIlOYALTY.
IGrundy Republican,

Grundy county will send Stacker
to a military camp in a few days and
it is not amiss here that the incident
should become lesson to others who
might be inclined to act as this yauns
man has acted. The government said
last June that the boys between 81 and
81 should register, but the family OF
this hoy did not want him to yegistsr,
and he did not. 80 he stands a con-
victed Stacker and Is taken from MS
home and family and placed into the
army.
The pity Of the whole incident u
that had this young man and his Tam
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-15

The man who will not work when
there is so much work to do is an
enemy OF the government" declares the
Logan Observer. Make a law that
will put him to work and keep him at
work
| The Dcs Moines Capital says;
"One of the most unfortunate Incl
dents of the year, TO our mind, is the
action of President Wilson in engag-
ing in a partisan fight in Wisconsin.
! 1t is positively pitiful that the presi-
dent Of the United States, with all OF
! lis multitude of activities in connec-
! ton with the war can find time to at
tempt to aid a fellow democrat in
state fight II does not give much en-
couragement to republicans who have
entirely dropped their partisanship
and have become as all citizens should
be, Americans only"
Claude Porter, at least, viii not be
aable to say that he has been more
loyal than Governor Harding" says
the Cedar Rapids Republican, and so
it will not be necessary to vote for
Porter in order to help win the war
Porter's candidacy can be treated as
as wholly political"
Senator Doran should be more speci-
fic. He should give bill OF porticul-
ars. What was it that Governor Hard
ing promised Senator Doran that the
senator did not getc asks the Madrid
Register-News.
Made in milwaukee, and made in
Germany are two brands 70 avoid In
ssts the Anamosa Eureka. Help
America by spending your money with
Ito americans who reside in loyal
Au. I.can cities
The Sioux City Journal says: THE
thing that made Milwaukee more or
less infamous was made itself in Ger
many"
Evidently notes the Waterloo
Courier the Homestead has a man in
it's legal departm not violently pro-
American The inquirer should sue
the Homestead for recovery of at least
seventy-five cents. The advice was
not worth over a quarter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-15

"All right" said the two bad robbers,
Daddy Fox and Old Man Weasel, and
pretty soon the poor crane took their
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-15
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

The man who will not work when
there is so much work to do is an
enemy OF the government" declares the
Logan Observer. Make q law that
will put him to work and keep him at
work
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-15

The Sioux City Journal says The
thing that made Milwaukee more or
less infamous was made itself In Ger-
many
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29

port We have several hours run up a river before we reach the city. then may have to walt several hours for the tide before we can dock. We may entrain Immediately for Paris. or wait + hours for the next train. Have just been told by q Red Cross man that there are about 125 Of them aboard. men and women. Must leave this and go to head up some games with .
 bunch of U. s. marines, who are go- ing over as aero mechanics. The re-
 port around today noon is that we
 have about 1900 miles yets to go.
 Before leaving New York we had a
 period of instruction. They empha-
 sized four main points. First, Dis cretion, with a large D. No matter what we think. say or do nothing to give any possible offense or cause for misunderstanding to anyone, especially any military authorities, or any French people. Second. Leyalty-(a), to our
 trust, the work the people are expect | ing us to do. Our Christian service to the cause; (b}, to our superiors in the association work. Third, to our triotism. Be an Americani Be the best that is within us. If our best is behind a cigarette or glass of wine then by all means smoke. etc, but be at our best
 Sunday night. in the. war zone-so far the weather has been most de- hghtful. The first two days were all the time anyone has worn overcoats The ladies have been wearing shirt
 waists and light sweaters. This after noon and tonight it is blowing up quite
 eool-more like what one would .ex-
 pect. The crew say it has been the
 finest and mffdest weather they eyer Isaw.
 1 This morning the crew started swinging the 1ifeboats over the side I for quick launching, and unlimbered 1 the big guns fore and aft, all iookouts increased, increased speed. and gen
 erai suppressed excitement. It is now l S.15, first supper beirx ssryed. mins
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS What Eastern Connecticut Boys Are Doing In Various Branches of the Service.
Under Fire in No Mans Land.

Mrs. Henry ]. Kendall of Lisbon has: received the following letter from her: son: Somewhere in the Trenches,
 March, 1918.
 Mother Dear: have been so busy could not get chance to write ur= til now. I have received several let ters from you and am sxry was un- able to answer them until now
 We are out for a weeks rest and hen we go back to the trenches lgain. I tell you mother it is, some interesting place. At times it is it is interesting for everyone.
 They opened up one night when we were in No Mans Land and fixing barbed wire and I never did see any thing like it. I have read of it but never thought I would be in it my self. The shells were as thick as bees in the air near bee hive and bursting all around US. Rifle and machine bun bullets were also very thick. The one thing to save our selves was to drop in a. shell hole and keep low so no shrapnel or bullets would hit us. So long as a shell did not land within 3 or 4 feet from us we were quite safe.
 We lay there for 55 minutes and the air was black with smoke. The Ger mans growled like dogs and tried to frighten everyone but soon they were sent back a flying So then with the assistance of two Frenchmen we made our way back through mud and water, crawling most of the way to a trench about one ne-eighth of mile in the dis tance, then to a dugout in the ground where Wn uara Safa IT wac funny when our bunch got back, we had no leggins, part of us, our pants were torn and wet and muddy The Ger mans paid dear for that little spell Many came over the top that didn't go back, that is, the Germans. We'll 1 it may be another month before you hear from me, so God bless you all I am your loving son.
 JOHNNIE Y
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
FORMER GOVERNOR
 BALDWIN ON PRODUCTION
Says Connecticut People Must Pro. duce More Feod That at Present.

After warning the people of Con necticut that they may be on short ra- tions this year former Governor Sim con E. Baldwin, a jurist of ifterna- tional reputation and profound stu
 dent of all public problems, showed the state how to increase Connecti- cuts productiveness. Governor Bald wins appeal for increased production was prepared for the Federal Food Administration for Connecticut and is as follows:
 "The United States just now is risk
 ing good deal of discomfort for it's own people. It is found to be increas-
 ingly difficult to feed them as they have been used to being fed. Con
 neeticIt is going to feel this soon if she does not produce more to eat. She has not been accustomed to rely on her own farms and pastures for the support of her inhabitants. We could buy food cheaper outside. But things are no longer so cheap. The war has now brought the west half of Europe for customers Connecticut must be-
 gin to look out for herself and work her own farms to better advantage. 'Her people must and can produce more food than they now do. It is not simply tEe farmers to whom we must LOOK. EIVerybOdy can help. waste
 makes want Work makes plenty Every garden patch can be made tf produce more. and women and children | can do the work if the men are away on public service.
 'It will be Of permanent benefit te our people if they learn these lessons
 of economic duty The lessons learned will survive the war. Habits of econ ony and thrift once formed are mol soon forgotten.
 Most of the money given to public agencies in aid of those who are ac- l lively engaged in winning the war fol us will be spent for objects that vii come to an end with the war. From
 solHers' stockings to camp libraries
 and Y. M C. A. buildings, they are oi | the kind that will perish in the using Not so with what we put on the land in the way of making it do more fol
 us and our neighbors. We could go fal towards doubling it's productiveness We can readily increase in enough tt | secure us against being put on stlor rations and do not forget that other
 wise we may be, this very year"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
SIX sERGEANTs BEARERS
 AT GALES FERRY FUNERAL
Body of Sergeant Lyman J. S Richards Brought From Fort Will. jams, Maine.

Funeral services for Sergeant Ly- man J. S. Richards. who died at Fort Williams. Maine, Monday, was held at the M E, church, Gales Ferry, on Thursday afternoon at e'clock. MT Richards was a member of Deerine lodge, No. 183 of Portland. Maine Union lodge of Masons of New Lon don attended and the services at the church and the eommittal service ir the village cemetery nearby were ac- cording to the Masonic ritual.
 The casket was draped in the stars and stripes. There were beautiful flowers.
 !. The bearers were six sergeants from Fort Wright, $. A. Stutman, J. NJ Rocks, D. D. Hellenhaugh. J. ". Nc. Carthy, Avery D. Pike and E. E. Wick ham,.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
peseribes Trip Across Oceans

Roy T. Crosby, formerly physical director at the local Y. M. c. A., in a letter to Mrs. Crosby, 271 Washington street, gives vivid description of his trip across the ocean to France MT. Crosby is to be engaged in M. c. A. war work at the front
 In part MT. Crosby's letter follows: Dear Ones: All is well so far. I have been very well, except Monday afternoon
 After sealing and stamping the let ters wrote on the dock, hunted for P. O. box, and finally had to give them to stranger to mail. Hope they ar rived o. K. If this writing is not what 1 it should be, pardon, as there is a stiff breeze blowing, and the old boat is froelSing and shaking quite bit. We have, think, 564 passengers aboard, of whom 51 are Y. M. c. A., 30 first cabin, 21 second cabin. We left the dock about S.20 p. rn.. and the sail down the bay was wonderful. Two biz steamers just arriving, all the small boats, the last good-byes, the Statue of Liberty, dropping the pilot, finding room and berth, dusk, supper, and finally the last twinkle of the last light on shore along the Long Island Isouthern shore as we were eastward bound, and we were at last out of sight of land, bound for The Great Unknown with its adventures and destiny. Until l Tuesday noon the weather was won derfully fine and mild and calm. Then storm warnings were issued by the wireless operator. the wind began to | rise, the crew and everyone got busy
 making everything tight, several more l became sick and it became cloudy The storm did not materialize, but the | rrtiIa haC 1ao1d %N efr I. iweather hay until this morning. To- day is dazzlingly clear and brilliant, l sea and sky blue, strong breeze, white 1 cops. everywhere.
 l This morning while we were dress {, ing for breakfast. one of the fellows
 in 8 room next to mine thought he needed some fresh air, and opened the port hole. About that time a good
 healthy comber came along and, Bangi i 8 15-incil stream of water squirted l clear across the room for about 15 sec
 ends, tons of it; four fellows in the room, four beds, all their baggage, in
 cfuding a large canvas bag of. candy and cigarettes going to the soldiers. I There is one boy who will hereafter ttake his ''air'' on deck
 We have some celebrities on board f-Frencii generals, U. $. senator, FL sic Janis, actress and impersonator,
 who gave an entertainment Saturday night, Ella Wheeler Wilcox. and oth- CTS. There are Mrs and Miss Cros-
 by also on board. Have been looking
 for them, but not met them yet.
 We are supposed to have breakfast IFS, school 9-12. dinner 12.15. school f2-5, supper z. The school is a farce
 the leader, Mir, Harbinson. president
 board division. Pittsburgh, Pa, Y. M
 fC, A., has not done much that way
 The inclination is to stay out on
 ideck. The ocean looks pretty lone-
 some. Day before yesterday we pass-
 ed several conveyed transports. Have
 lseen only three or four other vessels
 We have no convey, but understand
 ksome will meet us two days out from
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
NO MORE CATARRH-
4 Guaranteed Treatment That Has
 Stood the Test of Time.

Catarrh cures come and eatarrh cures go, but Hyonei continues to heal ca tarrh and abolish it's disgusting symp- toms wherever civilization exists.
 Every year the already enormous sales of this really scientific treatment for catarrh grow greater, and the pres ent year should show all records broken.
 If you breathe Hyomei daily as di- rected it will end your catarrh, or it don't cost you a cent.
 If you have a hard rubber Hyomei inhaler somewhere around the house. get it out and start it at once to for, ever rid yourself of catarrh.
 The Lee & Osgood Co.,, or any other good druggist. will sell you a bottle of Hyomei (Iiquid), start to breathe it and notice how quickly it clears out the air passages and makes the entire head feel fine. N
 Hyomei used regularly will end ca tarrh. coughs. colds, bronchitis or asth- ma. A complete outfit including a hard rubber, pocket inhaler and bottle of Hyomei, costs but little. No stomach dosing; just breathe it. It kills the germs, soothes and heals the inflamed membrane.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
CHARGES HIS WIFE WITH BIGAMY
Herbert E. Brown Brings Action for Divorce in Superior Court-Anna Mullen Lester Asks Court to Declare Her Marriage yoid-Another Wife Charges Fraud in Mar riage Contract.

Charging his wife with bigany Her bert E. Brown of Montyille has brought suit for divorce. The papers were filed in the superior court on Thursday. The couple were married on Nov. 12. 1888. and Mrs. Browns maiden name was Sadie A. Lord. Mir
 Brown claims that his wife on May 29, 1912. married Horace J. Hartford of Concord, N. H., the marriage talk ing place at Hpping. N. H.
 Anna Mullen Lester of New London
 has brought an action in the superior
 court asking the court to declare her marriage with Arthur Leroy Palmes of New London void as she claims Palmes was a married man when he
 married her. The piaintiff and de- fendant were married January 2s. 1917. The plaintiff has since learned that he had been previously married to a
 Maria Moore at Port Orchard. Wash, on March IA, 1915.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
TAFTVILLE
Ten New Members Received in Con- gresationaI Church Postoffiee Hours TodaY-Personahs,

Thursday evening Rev Arthur Var ley preached the fourth of his Passion Week sermons. taking as his subject, Christ, The Bread. After the sermon communion was received and the an- nual reception of members into the church by the pastor and deacons took place. The following were re- eeived into the church.: John Woflhe- ben, John Meyer, Warren Sharples Mr. and Mrs. Ekhert, Raymond Pin gree, Karl Kloss, Mary Slxillings. Flor erce Moss and Mrs. Elsie Mathers The class compares favorably in mum hers with, those of other years. There was large attendance at the ser vice.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
l 7.15. Slept on deck last night

second 715. Slept on deck last night, did not rest we'll. Had entertainment and auction, cleared S160o for widows and orphans of soldiers. A typical il- lustration. small book of poems by Ella w. Wilcox, ordinarily sell 25 or 50 cents, sixty dollars; 75 cent box of candy, s25 to $75, etc.
 Tuesday a. m-Thank God. the last night on the ocean has safely passed, and no sign of any sub. We expect to sight. land by noon or soon after, be at the mouth of the river by ? or p. m.. and in B. 6-10, depending up- cn the tide. It is a to hour sail up the river, ordinarily 6 hours, B. to Paris, now 12 If we go up tonight will leave S.30 or 10.30, and sit up all night. Nobody likes the prospect. An |attempt will be made to stay aboard or in a hotel in E. over night.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29

Suit for divorce on grounds of adul-
 tery has been filed by James N. Reed
 of New London. His wife's maiden
 name was Georsianna Briggs and the couple were married January 22. 1902
 Mir. Reed claims that his wife com mitted adultery between October 1 1917, and February 2S. 1918. and names William Barclay.
 Alleging assertion since March. 1915 Phoebe M. Skinner of New London has brought suit for divorce against her husband, Nelson W. Skinner of Renssellaer, N. Y. Before her mar riage she was Phoebe M. Rogers Their wedding took place February IS 1911, at Pittsfeid. Mass. Fraud in the marriage contract is alleged by Sarah Spoiin of New Lon, don in a divorce action which she has brought against Frank Spoiln, also oi New London. The couple were mar,
 ried April P, 1917.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
Observance of Holy Thursday at St
 Mary's-Personais and Notes.

Yesterday, Holy Thursday was ob- served with appropriate services at St. Mary's church. Holy communion was given to large congregation at 5.2o. A high mass was sunng at o'clock and the church was fell filled at this service. After the mass the procession of the Blessed Sacrament took place. the Hosts, being borne to the side altar The church building was open all day until o'clock in the evening and Q large number availed themselves of the privileges.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29

A new Italian food regulation limits the amount of bread served in rest aurants and public eaAng places to 2.8 ounces per person at each meal. The bread must be untoasted and slices must not exceed three -fourths of an inch in thickness.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
Station Agent Williams Improvinq

Charles c. Williams, injured when knocked down by a baggage truck some time ago, is slowly recovering and is now able to sit up few hours each day. MT. Williams is agent for the New Haven road at the Greene vile station and is well known and liked about the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
RECEIVER MERCER BRINGS
 $s0ooo DAMAGE SUIT
Superior Court Action is Filed Against Hamilton A. Douglas.

Damages of sso,o 900 are asked by Frederic W. Mercer, of New Londonl8 receiver of H. R. Douglas Co, Inc., in a superior court action which he has brought against Hamilton R.. Douglas of New London. The action has been brought as the result of the: failure of MT. Douglas to pay a prom ! issory note for $19. 9.SS2.66. The note is dated December IS, 1914, and is now overdue.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
DIED.

.ss a5s4..--s- EfED. HOLLAND-In this city. March 2S, 1913,
 Margaret Hayes Holland. widow of
 Daniel Holland.
 Funeral from the parlors of M "
 Murphy, 353 Main street, Saturday
 morning at 9.30 o'clock. Services in
 St. Patrick's' church at 11 o'clock. WEST-In Backus hospital. Norwich, r March 26, 1918, Ida West, wife of I Edward A. West of Bradford. R. l., aged 34 years.
 HOLsIES-In this city. March 2s. 1918, Rnhprts H. Holmes. Funeral services at his late hnme g John street, Saturday afternoon,
 Magch 30. at 2.3o o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
Postof6ce Hours.

Today being Good Friday, there will be holiday hours at the local post affice. The office will be open from ' to in the morning, from. II to i at noon and from ' to in the eve-
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29

Some of the ladies societies of the village which usually meet on Thurs. days, postponed their meetings on ac. count of Holy Week.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29

The number of focal college stu dents returned for Easter this year is smaller than usual on account of the large number in the service.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29
Personals and Notes,

Charles G. Beckwith of Hartford has returned after spending a few days with friends in the village.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29

Raymond J. Burke of Holy Cross Sevent hstreet for the Easter recess.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29

John Smigel has, resigned his posi- tion with the Ponemah company.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29

Edward ". Murphy. who has been a clerk in the local pestoface, left on Thursday and will report at Newport this morning. He has enlisted in the naval reserve as hospital appren- tice.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29

Rev. c. H. Ricketts of the Greene vile Congregational church will con- duct the services at the Sheltering Arms in Norwich Town, Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-03-29

Mir. and Mrs. Fred Knowles of Soueh Fifth avenue are passing a, few days in Newark, N. J.