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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06
WANTED.

WANTED.
Wanted-Fresh COW giving five gal
Ions of milk. Address SIS, this office.
Wanted-Ten dollars reward for in
formation as TO what thief stole the
water sinks out of the houses on First
and Railroad streets. G. II. Shelter.
Wanted-Everyone to know that l
am doing automobile repairing at the
blacksmith shop now and will welcome
all my old customers again. w. E. Fer
guson, Ferguson Iowa.
Wanted-To hear from owner of good
farm for sale. State cash price, full de-
scription. D. +. Bush, Minneapolis.
MINI.
Wanted-A second hand safe. Give
inside measurements also price. Dia-
mond Lumber Company, Albion.
Wanted-Cars to wash, touring cars
81, sedans $3.50, hard oiling so cents.
polishing 75 cents. Phone yellow 1910.
Wanted-United States government
wants thousands Of clerks at Washing
ton. Men. women, 1S or over. War
work 800 month. Quick increase.
Easy work. Common education suffl-
cient. Your country needs you. Help
her and live in Washington during
these stirring times. Write Immediate
" for free list Of positions open. Frank
lin Institute, Dept. 111F, Rochester.
N. Y.
Wanted-We have person wanting
to rent 24o to 320-acre farm In Mar
shall county or adjoining counties. Our
party has plenty Of machinery and help
to handle farm and can give first class
reference. Cash or grain rent. See
Carl 6 Mossman. over 115 East Main
street, Marshalltown. Iowa.
Wanted-Old false teeth. We send
check by return mail subject to your
approval: 50 to $50 per set. Jackson's
Dental Depot. Davenport. Iowa.
Wanted-Ashes and rubbish to haul,
cellars to dig. general teaming.. Phone
yellow 1048.
Wanted-Everyone to know that the
services OF the visiting nurse employed
by the Visiting Nurses Association are
to be had at what patients are able
and willing to pay, or without pay
by those in straitened circumstances.
Telephone Clara Britt, II South Fourth
street. Phone 1856.
Wanted-Junk. Best prices. Phone
white 1920; wagon will call.
Wanted-Junk. Phone green 1915.
Wagon will call. sol South First ave.
nue..
Wanted to buy--All kinds OF old
tunk, especially old cars and gunny
sacks. Paying the best prices. Phone
green 271. l. Bucksbaum, 713 East
Main.
HELP WANTED-MALE.
Wanted-Boy to work evenings.
apply at mailing room, this office.
Wanted-Drivers for express service.
Better hours. better pay Apply in
writing. e. b. Abbott, agent; American
Railway Express.
Wanted-Man to work on farm by
the month; good man best wages. X.
S. Oppold, Ackley, Iowa.
Wanted-Men, age 4! 10 20. CApeI~
fence unnecessary. Travel make secret
Investigations, reports. Salaries. expen-
SEES. American Foreign Detective
Agency, 1856 st Louis.
Large Manufacturer wants represen-
tatives to sell shirts, underwear. hos
iery, dresses, waists, skirts. direct to
homes Write for free samples Madison
Mills, SOB Broadway. New York City
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

For Sale--One Of the best grain and
stock farms in Howard county. $50
acres, three miles from Ricevilie. Good
house, three large barns. two good
wells and other improvements. Fifteen
acres fine oak timber. Price $40. Best
Of terms. Write owner. Andrew Max
we'll, Riceville Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

For saIe-Feed suitable for low
land Millets. common So liberty sS.6o
bushei: cane for sorghum and forage
Amber and orange. 10 cents pound;
Japanese buckwheat. $3.50 hundred.
Bowlees. Billings. Kessler Grain Com
Dany
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06
FARM LANDS WANTED.
IOWA LANDS.


IOWA LANDS.
For sale-Good farm, $40 acre farm.
eight miles due north Of Marshalltown.
known as the G. w. Calhoun farm. This
farm is in good condition. Can give
possession next spring. Price $3.50 per
acre. Will make liberal terms. No
agent Address J. s. Calhoun. 80 Hotel
street. Memphis. Tennessee. :. :. =.
For 9aIs--Farm, fine 100 acres. close
to Mason City. Well improved and
easy terms II desired. G. F. FRANKIE.
Mason City, Iowa
For saIe--$7O to $3.50 per acre for
best Iowa farms. Large list sent on
request. Spaulding 6 O'Donnell. Elma.
Iowa.
One hundred and sixty acre farm,
eight miles northeast OF Marshalltown.
Price 5000 per acre; easy terms; eighty
acre farm four miles south Of city.
price Sis per acre. terms to suit; one
hundred and forty acre farm three miles
from city, finely improved, price $3.50
per acre; one hundred acre farm four
miles from city. good buildings, price
1900 per acre: two hundred acre farm
three miles from Leroy, Minnesota.
three miles from Iowa line, finc build
ings. good land, price Si10 per acre.
$1,000 Will handle this. Albert Odett,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

F6r Stakeholder 9-18 tractor, good
as new, used only since April 10. Ad-
dress E-27 care Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06
Classified Advertisements

For Sals-Eighty acres OF land, one
mile from Green Mountain. c. q. Damn,
Green Mountain. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

For SaIs-Fine timothy hay; cut it
A. 8. Beary, Albion, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

Wanted-To hear from owner Of good
farm for sale. State cash price. full de-
scription. D. +. Bush, Minneapolis.
MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06
KODAK FINISHING.
MONEY TO LOAN.

Money to loan upon farm and city
property. G. w. Lawrencs d Co, First
National Bank building.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

For SaIs.z-Fire brick, paving brick.
and building brick at the Marshalltown
Sewer Pipe plant Gregory Coal. Coke
and Lime Co.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

sEvENTY-sIx ACRE FARM
For sale or will take $1,000 city
property in exchange; ten miles from
Marshalltown, one mile from small
town with consolidated school. First
class improvements, sixty eight acres
under pillow. Price $500 acre. F'inney,
the land man, Marshalltown.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

Wanted-A second hand safe. Give
inside measurements ALSO price. Dia-
mond Lumber Company, Albion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

Wanted-Everyone to know that l
am doing automobile repairing at the
blacksmith shop now and will welcome
all my old customers again. w. E. Fer
guson, Ferguson Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06
ELECTRICAL WoRK.

Cut Rates on electric work. electric
wiring. electric fixtures and irons; -.
pair work so cents per hour. Phone
white 9o1. w. H. Cover.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

Wanted-Cars to wash, touring cars
81, sedans $3.50, hard oiling 80 cents.
polishing 75 cents. Phone yellow 1870.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

Wanted-Come to Cedar Rapids and
help "The Quaker Oats Company" help
Uncle SAM" steady work at good
wages Grain unloaders needed $3.50 a
day. You can arrange for talk with
"The Quaker Oats Company" represen-
tative, w. L. Murfree. at Evans hotel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06
FOR SALE
TO RENT
TO EXCHANGE

To Rent--F1ve- room house. south
side. I. g. Ffnkie Phone 1864.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

lost-Medium sized black pocket
book. containing writings and two door
KEYS: much needed. Finder please re-
turn to 1909 North Elghteentn street ana
receive reward,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06
TAKEN UP.

same by proving property and paying
expense. Peter Cober, Green Mountain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

Wanted-Fresh cow giving five gal
Ions of milk. Address SIS, this office.
Wanted-Ten dollars reward for in
formation as TO what thief stole the
water sinks out Of the houses on First
and Railroad streets. G. H. Shelter.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

Lost-coat ana vest between Belle
PLANE and Eldora. Check book on
New York State Bank and auto lie
ense In pocket. Notify r. La Sweet
E1dora. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

Lost-Automobile back seat cushion
hnsmaA: Manshnntnwn and Timber
Creek. Finder please leave at this Of
flee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

To Rent--Desirabl office rooms over
d. & s. Motor Company's garage.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

To Rent-Large furnished front
room for light housekeeping: modern.
eos East Church street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

neutrality-suspicious. farm hands
going wages. Apply County agents
Office court house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

Wanted-Old false teeth. We send
check by return mail subject to your
approval; 81 to $50 per set. Jackson's
Dental Depot Davenport. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-06

Wanted-situation as photographer
by high school graduate; ten years
legal, abstract and general office work
experience. References. Address Box
442, Mount Vernon, Iowa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-26
COME UP FROM RANKS
TO WIN COMMISSIONS
Three of Ten Philadelphians
Advanced Are With Pershing
in France

Commissions have been awarded to
ten more Philadelphians In various
branches Of the army. Three youths.
among the ten honored. are fighting
with General Pershins in France and
have risen from the ranks. Several Of
the others have also risen from the en-
listed ranks.
The three in France are William
Berger Neil, e340 woodbine avenue !;
Charles W. Dennis. 72s south Fifty.
sixth street. and Matthew J. L. Owens.
2021 South Stafford street. The list
follows:
Second lieutenant. engineer corps.
National Army-william Bergner Nell.
$40 woodbine avenue, rank dating from
July 8.
Second lieutenant. railway expeditions
ary forces. National Army-Charles W.
Dennis. 723 South Fifty-sixth street.
rank dating from July ..
First lieutenant. sanitary corps. Ma
tionai Army-Matthew J. I. Owens. 2o2l
South Stafford street. Philadelphia, rank
dating from July ~.
Captain. quartermaster corps. Ma
tional Army, John p. Hill, s425 Wood
bine avenue.
Second lieutenant. quartermaster
corps. National Army-Roland X. Grieb.
Glenside.
Second lieutenants. aeronaut,cs sec
tion. air service. National Army-Her-
man Hoffman Birney, Jr.. 4o1s Chest
nut street. and Joseph Clifford Dando,
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel.
Second lieutenants. air service. aero
nautics - Robbins Pentecost Crowell,
2129 Bainbridge street. at Park Field,
Tenn; Robert A. Mercer. 1914 Locust
street. at Dorr Field Fla. and Ellis H.
Pearson, Glenside. Pa. at Call Field,
Tex,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-26
RELATIVES ASK ST. ANN'S HELP
FOR WOUNDED BOYS IN FRANCE
Mothers Wives and Sisters Venerae Relics and Pray for Inter
cesson for Loved Ones Batte6elds-Many
Afflicted Seek Cures

with one side Of glass. was passed by
priest among the eager Pilgrims
A blind man fumbled with the cas-
ket till his sensitive fingers found the
glass side. and this he pressed against
his sightless eyes. A mother. whose baby
he'd been poisoned by wild ivy, rubbed
the relic gently across the child's face
and hands
There was a hunchback woman who
has been coming for years to the shrine.
A queer-faced boy Of eight or nine years,
his left foot in an iron brace. touched
the golden casket with awe. and said q
prayer his mother had taught him,
willis beside him a white-haired man
prayed for the son so far away in
France and so wounded that he could not
make tho journey himself to such a
shrine.
The Rev. M. A. Hand, rector, and
three assistants at the church, officiated
at the masses. At the 10 o'clock mass
a group of more than 100 children and
200 Italian men, led by a small band,
marched into the church. The, children
bore In their midst the standard of
Saint Ann. Wreaths of sweetpeas were
entwined about 1t and above 1t were
two white doves. .,.
Devotions and benediction will bs held
at o'clock this evening. Father Hand
will preach. In all the sermons Of the
day the theme Of motherhood" was en-
phasized. The strength, sweetness, and
all-inspiring qualities of mother-love
such as represented in Saint Ann were
given as examples and inspiration for
the men and women Of today to fight
their problems with better grace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-26
DESERTER HAS HAD
EvENTFUL CAREER
Man Arrested Here Will Be
Turned Over to Authorities
for Court.Martial

Edward G.. Strassberry, twenty-four
years old. OF Tampa, Fla, will be turned
over to military authorities at FranRford
Arsenal today for court-martial On
charge of being deserter.
He was arrested by Agent Clabby, of
the Department Of Justice, at Broad and
According to Department of Justice
officials. Strsssberry has had an eventful
career. He was honorably DISCHARGED
from the United States Marines two
years ago after serving a full enlist.
ment. but when the United States en-
tered the war he enlisted In the Fifth
United States Cavalry. being assigned TO
the Philippines. His father Is a captain
IN the marine corps and Is now fighting
In France.
Strassberry says he became tired 90
military life three months ago and de.
cided to desert. slowing away on a San
Francisco.bound steamer. Arriving IN
san Francisco. he was recognised and in
the chase which followed his attempt "a
escape he was run over by a train. all
tne toes on one foot being severed. He
was IN hospital for some time, but es-
capped when he was about to be turned
over to the military authorities.
He then came east, and in New York
was again arrested. being sent to Ellis
Island. He escaped once more, but was
arrested for the third time shortly after.
ward and was sent to a hospitaI in
Lakewood. n. J. Again he made his es.
cape and came to PHILADELPHIA, arrivinp
here two weeks ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-26
EDGAR l. DAVENPORT DEAD
Actor Former Member of Stock
Company Here

Edgar Loomis Davenport. an old Phil.
adelphia stock favorite and son Of Ed
ward L. Davenport. the noted tragedian.
died last night at his home In Boston.
He was ffty-six years old.
Many Philadelphians remember Mr..
Davenport's characteristic portrayals as
a member of the Walnut Street Theatre
Stock Company. He remained there
several seasons. then Joined his sister.
Fannie Davenport. also widely known in
classic and modern drama.
Mr.. Davenport originated many char
acters. One of his most striking original
parts was that of Chambers In Frank
Mayo's production Of "Pudin' Head VIII
son." He was last seen In that character
In this cityt about twelve years ago at
the Broad Street Theatre.
Mr.. Davenport was known as quick
study" and could essay most important
roles on short notice He played sew
eral seasons with the Boston Museum
Stock Company. which developed many
stars, and later appeared In the support
Of numerous stage celebrities. :.
The hrst part he ever played was that
Of Cora's child In "Risarro." He later
played the child part " Damon and
Pythias." 4 j
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-26
HOG ISLAND MOSQUITOES GONE
Pests Have Been Exterminated at
Shipyard and Vicinity

Destruction of mosquitoes at HOG
Island and is running ahead of construc-
tion of the shipyard.
Work of exterminating the "skeeters'
is now almost completefi according to
shipping board officials at Washington.
DR.. J. J. Reilly. yard surgeon, backs up
this statement, and the men in the yard,
who ought to know, declare that the
penalty.
When the construction army invaded
the island that place was perhaps as
great a breeding ground for mosquitoes
of the department Of health and sanita-
ton of the Emergency Fleet Corporation
soon sealed the doom of the pesky first
inhabitants The land was thoroughly
drained, and Doctor Reilly and his as
sistants kept after the pests day ana
night with fire, oil and other weapons.
In time it got so that every bite was
reported to the health authorities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-26
LOSS OF VITAL POSITIONS
GREAT BLOW TO GERMANS
Fall of Removes Pivot of Cro,on Princes
Retreat-AAies Naro,u Mouth of Pocket
by Capturing VHlen,ontoire

has been swinging. It's loss to the
enemy. who defended 1t sternly, is .
serious blow.
Near Dominating Hill
The French official statement to-
days says that the Allies have ad-
vanced eastward of this town, which
should bring them to the vicinity of
Hill $40, which Is the dominating
height in that region. and which would
give the Allies an observation point
over long reaches of the Ourcq, as
we'll as both banks Of that stream.
There Is nothing known as to Brit
ish progress on the line from Geux
and Mery-Premecy, west of Rheims
The reported rapid advance OF tho
British there, however. would seem to
suggest that there was plenty of power
behind their thrust. and that their
progress should continue.
German Retreat Continues
On the whole the German retirement
from the Marne salient appears to be
continuing. This retirement is quite
evident On the western side of the
salient. but to the southwest Of Rheims.
toward the Marne. nothing has been
reported as to an enemy withdrawal.
German attacks near Meteren, In the
Lys salient, and near Hebuterne, north
Of Albert, in both Of which localities
the British have recently advanced
their lines, are reported from London,
Both enemy onslaughts were repulsed.
1t is announced officially from Lon
don that Japan has agreed to the
American proposal to assist the Czecho-
Slovak armies In Siberia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-26

yillemontoire. a little more than five
miles south of Scissors. has been taken
by the French and Americans. while
further south they have captured
Ou5,hy-le-Chateau and swept on to
tho eastward of the town.
Between the Ourcq and the Marne
the Americans are pressing hard
against the enemy's lines. and have
taken the southern half of La Fere
forest, which brings them up to about
four miles directly south of the vital
town of Fere-en-Tardenois, the center
of the roads leading back out of the
Marne salient and through which the
German forces along the southwestern
sectors of the line must retreat. Ris
Forest, further southeast toward the
Marne, is also being emptied Of the
Germans.
Germans Lose vital Points
The capture Of villemontoire and
Oulchy-le-Chateau seems to show
that General Mangin. while keeping up
his pressure all along the German
lines. is able to concentrate large
forces at vital points. the loss OF
which is menaclng to the Germans.
yillemontoire Is on the Scissors
Chateau-Thierry road. 1t Is south
west of the town Of Buzancy. which
has been reported unofficially to have
been taken by the Allies. Its capture
marks a new step in the process OF
closing the mouth of the bag in which
the Germans are struggling.
The fall of Oulchy-le-Chateau takes
from the Germans the pivot upon
which their retirement further south
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-26
RESCUES 7OS; CALLS
ITGOOD DDAY'S WORK
Captain>Brew Who Brought
San Diego Survivors to Land,
So Summarizes Feat

good days work did do on
Friday, July 10. 1918. at 2.05 p. m."
In this way Captain James F. Brewer,
master OF the steamship Bussum. sums
up the rescue by his ship of more than
700 members of the crew Of the U. s. s.
san Diego, torpedoed or mined of Fire
Island.
Captain Brewer. in letter to his wife.
VINO lives at 1924 South Fifty-sixth
street, told Of the rescue of the American
sailors when some of them were nearly
pegged out" He modestly put TO sea
after delivering the sailors at Brooklyn.
and the letter to his wife is his first
statement concerning the rescue. Pre-
v,iously he had written his wife, telling
her to read about the Bussum in the
newspapers" His latest letter follows:
Put into New York yesterday( Satur-
day). After passing Fire Island Light
ship p. n. Friday steamed into the
wrecked crew Of the San Diego. Got all
hands on deck and lowered the boats,
and IN one hour and fifteen minutes I
was steaming toward New York with
70S ofiicers and crew.,
We got them on board at the rate Of
ten a minute. They said didn't get
there any too soon, as a lot Of them
were beginning to peg out. You should
have heard them cheer when I stepped
In among them, and when I got to
quarantine the men on the other ships
were transferred to mine.
The Red Cross was right there and
threw on board lot of cigarettes. You
should have been here to see the WON
derful sight of 100 men lighting up.
Some smokers. Put into Hoboken army
docks and made fast, and they all gave
three cheers for Captain Brewer. I
had to lay there for more stores, as they
ate me out Of everything. They drank
about 200 pounds of coffee. I'm on my
way again. A good days work did I do
on Friday, July 10. 1918. at 2:o5 p. m."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-26
DRAFT INVESTIGATION
NEARING GRAND JURY
Federal Officials S'Rounding
Up" Evidence to Be Sub.
mitted Monday

Federal officials today were rounding
up" a mass Of evidence which will be
submitted to the special draft investi.
eating Grand Jury when it reconvenes
next Monday.
Virtually every report OF alleged ir.
regularities In this city has been inyes.
tigated. and Assistant United States At.
torney Walnut. who will present the eyi.
dence to the Grand Jury, Is now sum.
ming up his CASE
Colonel Easby-Smith, who. as personal
representative of Provost Marshal Gen.
eral Crowder, has been investigating
conditions here for several weeks, has
held numerous conferences with the Fed.
eral attorney recently. and 1t Is ex.
pected considerable evidence he has gath
cred will be submitted to the grand
Jurors Monday.
Thousands Of aliens In this city VIII be
barred from citizenship after the war as
the result Of a clause incorporated in
the new army bill, according to Colonel
Easby-Smith.
Investigation has revealed that MANY
foreigners who have taken out their first
papers. signifying their intention of be.
coming American citizens. have claimed
exemption on the grounds that they are
aliens. TIL these, according to Colonel
Easby-Smith. will be forever, barred fron,
citizenship through the provision Of the
army bill. Colonel Easby-Smith said the
clause was framed to get" the alien
slackers who plead for exemption be-
cause they are only 'hrst-paper citi-
zens."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-26

Three Fatalities in New Jersey
Waters Adjacent to Phila.

Two men and a girl were drowned in
New Jersey waters adjacent to the Phil
adelphia district yesterday.
Harry Bruce. 865 Lex street, this city
was drowned in the lake at Clementon.
outing. His body was recovered.
Seven-year-old Anna Egigi, Haddon
avenue, Coilingswood. N. j., was swept
on her feet ana drowned in Cooper's
Creek The body was recovered.
a negro laboter, employed on the ship
workers' village near Gloucester, was
drowned while bathing in Newton Creek
The man is believed to have been VIII
liam A. Teyne.
Funeral services for David d. Parsels.
son OF Mrs. Addie B. Parsels. vice pres
who was drowned at Ocean City. will
be held at 8 o'clock tonight. at Sayres
immortal Methodist Episcopal Church,
Sixty-hrst and Catharine streets.