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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-21
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-21
Another One.

Another One.
what are the two sexes. Alee?"
asked the teacher Masculine and
feline" answered Alec,-Woman'
Home Companion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-21

Remarking that Senator Allen, of
Pocahontas county, candidate for gov
ernor in the primaries two years ago.
has bought residence in Des MONIES
and is going to make his future home
in the capital city. the Webster City
Freeman Journal says. Zoe is bound
to live in Des Moines and if he can not
occupy the governors mansion is going
to occupy a mansion of his own. Coed
luck. Joe. and farewell for all time as
"a political power in northwestern
Iowa"
The Algona Republican says IT'S
mystery to thousands OF automobile,
owners how Secretary of State Allen
secured a renominatioh."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-21
IOWA OPINION AND NOTES.

'If all insurance policies in Iowa
must be printed iii tire English Ian
guage, why kick on all papers being
printed in English?" asks the Mason
CITY Globe Gazette
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-21

The American brand of courage has
a strong infusion Of gayety, remarks
the Mason City Globe Gazette.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-21

The Associated Press is exclusively entitled
to the use for republication of all news dis
patches credited to it not otherwise credited
In this paper and also the local news pub
lished herein.
All rights of republication of special des-
patches herein are also reserved.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
d. p. KeIths-yaudeyIII..

Hall Gaines latest one-act play,
The Iron Hand" based on the
Kaiser's speech to the Huns at
Potsdam. will be presented at B. F..
keith's theatcr next week. The
chief roles will be played by Der
went Hall Caihe, the novelists son.
and A. Il. Anson. a DISTINGUISHED
London leading man.
The extra added feature will be
Marie Norstrom. She will offer a
varied selection of songs and stor-
les. Artie Mehlinger. the colloouial-
ly comic singer. and George w.
Meyer. the composer OF Iowa" will
join in a ramble through songland.
Others will be Charlie Howard and
company in Cured" a prohibition
satire; Mcintosh and His Scotch
Musical Maids; Bert Hanlon, q rep
lica of Clifton Crawford; Ethel
Hopkins, the prima donna, in Mo
ments Musical; Palfrey, Hall and
Brown in The Follies of Baude-
ville"; the pipe organ recitals and
the Hearst-Pathe news pictorial
and real war films.
Next Sunday at . and S:15 D. M.
at b. F. Keith's theater, the bill will
offer Grace La Rue. Gladys Hanson,
and all the present weeks attrac-
tions.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
SOLONS TO WITNESS
NEW MOVING PICTURE

Arrangements are being made here
to show the picture OF Ambassador
Gersrd's My -Four Years in Ger
many TO the Senators and members
OF the House of Representatives.
a representative for the picture is
negotiating for the use Of the Senate
caucus chamber and a House COM
mittee room, and has been in con-
consultation with the Speaker of the
House and With the chairman on
rules for the Senate to obtain these
concessions.
A decision will probably be rem
dered today. The showing will be
made for members only and as an
opening appeal TO the patriotic feel
ings of the public to help insure the
success Of the third liberty loan,
as the picture is a revelation Of facts
and not a product OF the imagina-
ton. 1t is a great American docu-
ment for the instruction of the Amer
lean public to a realization Of the
grim work we have 10 do TO win this
war
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
POII's-"sweethearts,"

'sweethearts." that lifting musi-
cal play with the delightful French
atmosphere, in which Christie Nc
Donald, Tom McNaughton and Lion
ell Walsh made such a distinct hit.
will be next weeks attraction by
the Poll Musical Comedy Players.
This very popular musical play Is
another OF the famous Victor Her
bert compositions in the delinea-
tion of which Maude Gray, the Poll
Players prima donna. is most sue
ccssful. The book by II. b. and
Robert Smith tells most enter
tanning story that is just crowded
with comedy situations of the most
unusual sort. Roger Gray, the Poll
Players principal comedian, will
have the role made famous by Tom
McNaughton, while Billy Lynn will
be the prince.
Henry CoOte. George Natha nson.
Eulalie Young, Sarah Edwards and
all the other favorites, together
with the attractive chorus will
have things to do that will further
endear them to the Poll clientele.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
MATRIMONIAL MARKET
NEWS OF THE DAY

The demand for fat ladies, young or
old. is still very light. The willowy
girl, with the animated eye and
straight front aspect, is, however,
much inquired after
The ceaseless stream of Gibson and
Fisher Girl pictures. advertised by
every magazine cover continues to
perpetuate this situation,
There Is only one chance for the
fattish woman, and that is for her to
reduce. II she can quickly grow. into
the likeness of the front cover fas-
cinator. without the hard labor of ex-
ereising. or the purgatory of dieting,
1t seems she ought to try. This Is
not mpossible-nay. II is fact,
demonstrated by thousands. Let her
take the elegant MBrmola Prescription
Tablet after meals and at bed time
1t will reduce her a pound a day.
This suggestion is made in all Sc
riousness. Why not reduce when 1t
entails no trouble, causes no wrinkles,
costs very little cash2 One can start
today. take OF the fat (where most
objectionable) from hips, abdomen,
chin, etc, and do 1t uniformly and
safely. too, for the famous prescrip.
tion-l-2 OF. Marmola. 81 OF. FL. Ex.
Cafscara Aromatic, 4 "a oZs. Pepper
mint Water-is, of course, nonin-
furious. Tender your druggist seventy
i've cents for a large case or write for
same to the MarmoIa Co., se4 Wood
ward Ave-. Detroit Mlch.-Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
HOROSCOPE.
Thursday. March 81, 1918.

Mars is in benefic aspect today,
while Jupiter and Saturn are adverse.
The Sun enters Aries for the spring
quarter and the seeTs read the signs
as rather favorable, for peace will be
greatly desired by an enemy country,
while commerce should benefit
Mars is in a place denOting hot, dry
weather, but still agriculture will
prosper. although heavy losses OF
crops are probable in certain places.
Saturn and Neptune are in an as
pect read as promising benefits from
government control of the railways.
Many fires are foreshadowed for this
quarter and warning is given that
some OF them will be extremely disas-
trous. causing loss OF life as well as
destruction OF property.
There is a prognostication OF double
dealing and treachery on the part OF
one OF the foreign powers.
French and Italian troubles are In
dicRted, the people being disturbed
and restless under war conditions.
A great increase Of the birth rata is
prophesied. many twins being num-
bered among the children, and boys
will outnumber girls.
Again disasters to battleships are
foretold and the probability OF a
naval engagement is strong
Washington. d. c.. comes under a
sway making for great civic reforms
and experiments in the improvement
Of living conditions.
The food problem will become more
acute as the spring advances. accord
ing to the reading of the stars.
Girls should be safeguarded during
the coming months i'm which planetary
influences will be inimical to moral
conditions.
The death of diplomat is prognos-
ticRted aud r noted woman will end
her career.
Persons whose birthdate II Is have
the augury OF an active year. but they
must not speculate.
Children born on this day probably
will be enteTprising and persevering.
These subjects of Aries will have
eyentfuI and successful lives.
Copyright. Isisl
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
SUGGESTS JOINING UP
PATRIOTIC PUBLICITY
J. Henry Smythe Urges Coordns.
ton in Writing Senator.

Efficient coordination OF patriotic
publicity was urged yesterday when e
letter from J. Henry Smythe, IT., OF
New York. urging united effort, was
read into the Congressional Record by
Senator Calder. Smythe last fail pro-
tested against the advertising Of mer-
Chandise in exchange for liberty bones
before Secretary McAdoo issued hiS
similar proclamation. own and Keep
Some Liberty Bonds" was then suE-
gested as a slogan substitute for Buy
a Liberty Bond
Smythe IS well known in college poh-
tics and is a 1905 graduate Of the
Wharton School Of Finance and Com
merce OF the University OF Pennsyl-
vania. He is a member OF the Sons OF
the Revolution, and has made many
liberty loan and recruiting speeches.
Smythe was rejected for the United
States navy on account OF defective
vision.
Congressional comment will doubt
less follow STnythe's plea for economy
unless action is soon taken by the
Treasury Department.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
HALTS QUESTIONING
OF WAR DEPARTMENT
Senator Myers Holds Up Resolution
Concerning Casualty Lists.

An objection by Senator Myers, of
Montana. has blocked consideration
in the Senate OF the resolution by
Senator New, Of Indiana calling
upon the War Department to eX-
plain why the addresses and other
information respecting killed and
wounded men are being withheld
from the casualty lists. Senator New
sought to obtain unanimous consent
for consideration of the resolution by
the Senate. He was supported by
Senator Townsend. of Michigan, who
pleaded with Senator Myers to with
draw his objection.
senator Myers insisted that the
War Department has fully answered
the question in statements given to
the press and that the officials should
not be annoyed by resolutions of in
Quiry from either branch of Congress.
Another effort will be made by Sena-
tor New to obtain action on his
resolution.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
BeIascO-san Carlo Grand Opera
Company.

Leading in the section of distin-
guished bassos Of the San Carlo Grand
Opera Company Is the eminent Signor
PietrO De Biasi, former first artist in
that department OF the original Bos-
ton Opera.
In Aida" De Biasi will sing the
role of Ramfis the high priest at the
opening performance of the San Carlo
company at the Belasco next Monday
night with Senior Manuel Salazar the
Spanish tenor: Miss Elizabeth Ans
den the Chicago Opera soprano and
Mons. Joseph Roger the company's
new French barytone in the cast
On Tuesday evening. however, De
Biasi will sing his greatest of all
roles-"Mephistopheles,' (FausU, ap-
pearing with Marcella Craft, the dis
tinguished American soprano, who
will sing her famous character of
Marguerite"
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
Cosmos--"The Reel Guys.

A laughable musical satire on the
movies, THE Reel Guys" presented
by a company OF pretty girls. headed
by James Kelly and Lew Boyd.
comedians, with new scenery, songs
and specialties. with the famous
Gordon Highlanders. Scotch quar-
tet, in the songs, dances and instru-
mental music of the Highlands will
lead the attractions in the bill at the
Cosmos Theater next week. Rather
Inc Carstens, a noted little person
ality girl with handsome gowns
saucy songs, will make her first ap-
pearance In Washington. Other acts
will include Lane and Smith. in
mirth and melodies, as THE jolly
Messengers" Leonard and Louie,
comedy acrobats; Gordon and Dore,
in a nonsensiCal skit entitled why,
Henry?" with william S. Hart pic
tured In the Dawn Maker" as the
big matinee photoplay feature; a first
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21

'T have beep wondering how many
wives and mothers think that" said
to myself as watched Annie out of
sight. ....-.
l had hardly reached my room when
I heard Mollie's voice Saying. "Do not
mind, Simmons, I'll find Mrs. waver-
ly."
Come right in, Mollie, dear" 1
called to her.
Sometimes I am sure that annoy
simmons, the staid old butler that was
with Mrs. Selwin so long. do not
believe In all his time with Mrs. selwin
that she was common enough to call
to friend or even see one before he
announced her in all formalIty.
1t Is sometimes q bore, little book.
to live up to your servants and l
often wish could live with just
friendly persons like my dear. Annie
was, to help me out instead of trying
to find something for all the oriticising
people, people that must have about
me in this big house.
Simmons Is much more aristooratIc
than /. He Is all for conventional
form. I have often wondered II he
ever unbent when he was with his
own wife. He told me one day that
he had a wife, and / know that dear
Mrs. Selwin left a number of thou
sand dollars to his baby.
"Mollie came in looking radiant.
DO you know what we are going to
do. Margie. Chad and II" y
Not being a mind reader, my dear.
I shall have to say that I am not yet
conversant with your plans"
Now. Mrs. Schoolteacher,' Just FOR
that I am OF a good mind not to tell
YOU"
You could not be as hard hearted
as that. Mollie darlin. If you tried.
and beside you see 1 have also gone
back into the past and dug up your
nickname to go with mine"
1T isn't so long ago, Margie, is It,
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
TRAIN YOUR HAIR AS
AN ACTRESS DOES

No class OF people devotes as much
time to beauty as do actresses. and no
class must be more careful to retain
and develop their charms. Inquiry
develops the Information that in hair
care they find it dangerous to sha-
poo with any makeshift hair cleanser.
The majority say that to have the
best hair wash and scalp stimulatOr
At cost Of about three cents. one
need only get a package of CanthrOX
from your druggist: dissolve a tea
spoonful in cup Of hot water and
your shampoo is ready. This makes
enough shampoo liquid to apply it to
all the hair instead OF just the top Of
the head. After its use the hair dries
Tapidly. with uniform color. Dan
drufT- excess oil and dirt are quickly
dissolved and entirely disappear when
yOu rinse the hair. After this your
hair will be so fluffy it will look much
heavier than II Is. Its I'str" and soft
nes~ will delight YOU. while the stimu-
lated scalp gains the health which in
=urrS hair ETowth.-AdN.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
Ne,Ds and VelDs of Interest the Women Readers of
O11t&Ss1911s
LQdNffe -,
THE BORE OF CONvENTi0NALlTY.

that you were praisng me one minute
and scOlding me the next, and was
impudently calling you Mrs. SCHOOL,
teacher You always made ME feel
like cat by answering with 'MollIe
Darllh.'"
1T was Jim Edie that named you
'Mollie Darlin.'' wasn't 1t. Mollie?"
Yes" she was silent a minute as
her mind went back to the time when
she was a fly-away girl. Poor old
Jim," she exclaimed. Sometimes |
think. Mafgie. that he would have
made the best husband Of any man we
know. and we let him get away from
u.s." she said smiling.
Speak for yourself, Mollie. you
know I never met Jim until after
was married TO Dick"
"Well, my dear, believe that II Old
Jim had met you before, he would
haev tried to marry you
"Mollie, you make me laugh. You
seem to think that all the men have
ever met have wanted to marry me-"
We'll, you cannot deny that men
like you very much. Margie. Even
Chad. who I believe was in love with
me from the time he saw me, speaks
Of you with undisguised admiration,
and you are the only woman to whom
he pays that tribute. You know, Mar
gle, there is a woman of certain tenn
permanent that all men like TO be with,
when she is a girl she has more beaVx
than all the rest OF the girls put to-
gether. Even after she is married,
and with the best intentions in the
world of being d sedate married
woman. rome man Is always trying
to fllrt with her-and IL she becomes
widow widow of the type of
woman ! have in mind Is simply
deluged VII attention"
Are you describing yourself. 'Mollie
Darlin.' / asked demurely
Both of u.s." answered MoIlie au-
da ciously.
ITO Be Coninued.)
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
NationaI-"Twin Bed..,

Salisbury Field and Margaret
MayO's genial. jovial, rollicking
comedy Twin Beds" comes to the
National Theater next week starting
this Sunday night. The impetus in
Twin Beds" never rests. 1t begins
with spirit and ends with spirit:
each act is a wave of fun, the COM
plicatiohs are intensely droll, while
the dialogue is thouroughly to the
point.
Twin Beds" tells the story of
three couples who live in a FASH
ionable apartment house, with
apartments directly above each
other. who begin by being neigh
borly. and end by loathing the
neighborliness that they cannot es-
cape and finally move to another
part of the town only to discover
that their troubles are trailing
them with dogged persistancy.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
MOore's Strnnd-"Loaded Dice,

Frank Keenan, will hold the screen
at Moore's Strand Theater on Thurs
day. Friday and Saturday of this
week as star of film version of
Ellery H. Clark's novel. Loaded
Dice" The story is that of a big
man who plays the games of poll
tics and business to win-as he
says with loaded dice"
Next week at the Strand will be
divided between The Hellhound of
Alaska" starring william S. Hart,
which will be shown from Sunday
to Wednesday both inclusive, and
within the Cup" in which the
leading role is played by Bessie
Barriscale.
All of the features are supple
mented by abbreviated picture sub
jeCts and given the added advan-
tage of synchronized orchestral ac-
compartment.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
JOSEPH BAMBERGER,
LOCAL PRINTER, DEAD

Joseph Bamberger. former compos-
ing room foreman on the old Balti-
more Herald. and widely known
among Washington newspaper men,
died at his home in Baltimore Tues
day evening.
Mr.. Bamberger worked in Washing
ton on the Washington Herald and on
the Washington Post. Eight years ago
he took a place on the Baltimore Sun.
where he worked until his death.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
Loew.. Columbi.-Mary plekford.

Mary Pickford. in "Amarilly of
Clothesline Alley" continues as the
feature at Loews Columbia all this
week. 1t is one long. loud laugh.
Some of its glee starters are the most
infectious ever put into a Mary Pick
ford picture. To see Amarilly's moth
er. after attending a function in high
society. entertaining her own social
set at an afternoon tea and using
the baby carriage for a tea wagon
is to behold as good a bit of fun as
ever filmed. Sunday and for the first
half OF next week. Pauline Frederick
will be seen in La TosCa," famed in
song and story as the worlds greatest
and most tragic heroine.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
GENERAL L. A. GRANT
DIES AT AGE OF 80
Was Member of President Harri-
sons Cabinet.

Minneapolis. Mimi. March ,O-Gen.
l.. A. Grant. civil war veteran, once
Assistant Secretary of War, and later
Acting Secretary of War under Pres
ident Harrison. died at his home here
last night. He was 20 years old.
In recognition of his distinguished
service in the civil war he was award
ed medal by Congress. Entering the
service as a major with Fifth Yer
mont Infantry his acts rapidly won
him promotion to brigadier general,
and later TO major general.
Two son, Capt. COlfaK, Minneapolis
attorney. and DR.. u. s. Grant, dean
of the College of Liberal Arts at
Northwestern University, and a
daughter. Mrs. George w. Stone, of
Indiana polls, survive. besides the wild
ow.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
:. fiat, op. lls. Brahms. Mr.. Godow-

E. fat, op. l19. Brahms Mr.. Godow-
sky.
la. Introduction and Rondo Ca
priccioso, Saint Saens, Mr.. Bourstin-
lila. Fantasie, F minor, op. 49,
Chopin: b. Nocturne, F minor. Chop
in; C. Two Waltzes. l Chopin; d. Po-
lonaise. A fiat oP. 5S. Chopin, Mr..
Godowsky.
Va. Melodie, Tschaikowsly; b.
Tambourin Chinois, kreisler; c. Sou
venir de Moscow, Wieniawski; Mr..
Bourstin.
Va. Etude. A fiat. op. SO flor left
hand alone) Blumenfeld; b. On wings
OF song, Mendelssohn l List: c. JeuX
d-Eau CFrolic OF the Waters) Rovel:
d. En- Automne, Moszkowski: e. HUI
moresque Grom Miniatures" No. ~
Godowsky; f. Military MarChe, Shu-
bert-Tausig, Mr.. Godowsky.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21

The President and Mrs. Wilson at
tended the performance at B. F.
keiths Theater last evening.
Nine. da Cana. wife of the Bra
lillian Ambassador, will accompany
Judge and Mrs. Elbert H. Gary when
they leave Washington tomorrow for
Atlantic City. Judge and Mrs. Gary,
VINO are visiting the Ambassador
and Nine. da Cana, will be among
the guests at the dinner which their
hosts will give this evening in COM
piiment to Alberto de Ipanema Mo-
feira. former counsellor OF the EN-
bsssy, who has been promoted to the
BRAZILIAN Embassy to Mexico and
VIII leave Washington shortly for his
new post of duty.
Mrs. George T. Marye entertained
At luncheon yesterday for Mrs.
Gary.
The British Ambassador and Lady
Reading will be the honor guests
at the dinner which Mrs. Richard
n. Townsend will give this evening.
Tomorrow evening Mrs. John B.
Henderson will give dinner in their
honor and Monday evening Mrs.
+, DimOCk has invited a company
TO meet them.
The Persian Minister. Mchdi Khan.
VII entertain at dinner this even
ing at the legation in celebration of
the Persian New Year.
The second counsellor of the British
Embassy. Thomas Beaumont Hohler.
was host at a dinner last evening.
Lord EuStaCe Percy. who was tenn
PoraTily attached to the British En-
bassy stan as secretary. will return
shortly to England where he viii be
on duty at the foreign Office.
Lieut. Gen. Chikushl. chief of the
JaDanCsc military mission. entertained
at luncheon yesterday at the Pow
hatan Hotel. his guests including the
members Of the mission and OF the
japanese Embassy stan. There were
several japanese ladies in the party
The acting Secretary of War, Ben
cdict CTOwell. will give a dinner at
the Army and Navy Club this even
ing In honor OF the mission.
Mrs. Champ Clark was at home yes
terday afternoon at Congress Hall
She was assisted by the Congressional
ladies' resident at the hotel and sew
eral members OF the Congressional
club. Mrs. Herbert Hoover received
with the hostess and gave an in
formal talk during the afternoon.
There was also a musical program
Mrs James NJ. Thomson. daughter
Of the Speaker and Mrs. Clark, has re-
turned to her home In New Orleans
after a visit to her brother. Lieut.. Col.
Bennett Clark. Mt the officers train
ing camp at San Antonio. Tex. Mrs.
Thomson will probably come to
Washington for a visit during the
spring.
. Robert Hazelhurst McAdoO. L. S. y.
r.. son Of the Secretary of the Treas
ury. who has been visiting Secretary
end Mrs. McAdOO. has detuFned TO
Norfolk where he is on duty.
senator and Mrs. William Calder
will entertain at dinner on Wednes-
day evening. April = Miss Elsie
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21
Gayety-BurIesque.

Those who love a good laugh, the
musiCally inclined. the vaudeville de-
votee and the dyed-in-the-wool bur-
lesque fan, will find equal qualification
in the entertainment to be provided
by "Thes Hip. Hip. Hooray! Girls, -
next weeks attraction at the Gayety
Theater, IL advance reports are to
be relied UPON. Ben Pierce, Helen
Vreeland, Thelma Seavelle, Tillie
Storke. PerrinS Somers. Frank Peck,
Edward c. Jordan and William West
on are the principals, while a large
chorus of attractive girls is an i'm
portant complement of the organiza-
ton. The Six Diving Girls" present
ing shapely water nymphs in a novel
aquatic act, The Marimba Band" and
THE Six Musical Attorneys" are
among the unusual speciality numbers
presented.
The Washington herald., 1918-03-21

Good-by. sore feet, burning
tcct, swollen feet. tender feet,
tired feet.
Good-by, corns, cRllou>cs, hun
ions and raw spots. No more shoe
tightncss. no moro limping with
pain or drawing up your face in
agony. "Tiz" is magical, acts
right of. ::Tiz" draws out all the
poisonous exudations which puff