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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-11
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RIDGEWAY.i

Earl k1rSCnman lett MONDAY IOI
University Park, Iowa, to resume his
school duties. He was accompani I'd
by Myrtle and Emma Reinhart who
expect to attend school there also.
Dorothy and Mamie Hickey and
Evelyn Aason were Cresco visitors on
Monday afternoon.
Chris. Trytten was a business call
er at Cresco Wednesday.
Mrs. X. Armstrong spent last week
in the country with her daughter Mrs.
Win Kratz.
Miss Bloomenrader, from Cresco.
spent from Tuesday till Friday with
her aunt Mrs. Henry Albers.
Miss Etteldorf, of Ossian, spent last
week with her cousin Marie Hauber.
The Missionary society of the Ger
man NJ. E. church met last Thursday
with Mrs. Sam kuntz.
Ole Linde returned from Minnieap-
oils Wednesday night accompanied by
his brother liver Linde of Plaza, N. D.
DR.. Curran, district Supt. of Fay
cite, will preach in the M. E. church
tonight.
German NJ. E. church will meet on
Wednesday evening, Jan. 9th, at the
Will Kuntz home.
Alice Bakken, Adele Hickey and
Esther Brekke returned to their
school duties at Forest City Monday.
Berdie Ellingson, Aletta Opstedahl
and Alma Sine returned to Albert Lea
Monday.
Juanita Leffingwell, who has been
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Walter Paley
for the past week, was surprised Fri
day evening when a number of the
boys and girls gave her a farewell
party.
Hattie Linde and Jeanetta Albert
son returned to Des Moines Saturday
after spending a two weeks. vacation
with home folks and friends.
Mrs. Oscar Wiemark of Ridgeway
recently received the following letter
from an appreciative soldier who re-
ceived the sweater knitted by her
FIT. Sheridan, ILL.,, Dec. 16, 1917.
Mrs. Wiemark:
I suppose you will be surprised to
receive these few lines from the SOL
der who was so lucky as to receive
your sweater, muffler and wristlets
and for which I am taking the liber-
ty of thanking in this manner.
They were issued to the whole
company this evening, and as some
of the boys said they had found the
name of the one who had presented
them to the Red Cross, I began to
look around and so found your name
We sure think they are fine and we
certainly can use them to advantage
as it is pretty cold here on the bank
of the lake.
You may be interested in my history |
and shall try to give you brief idea
Of the one who i S wearing your
sweater.
I was raised on ranch at Clay
Center, Kan. My father died when I
was IA years old. I am now % and
as had five sisters and brothers
younger than myself, my mother had
some task before her. I remained
with her till was %, then spent two
years at Nevada, Iowa.. Then two
years at Indianapolis, Ind. On July
II, 1917, enlisted in the infantry and
was sent to jefferson Barracks, Mo.
From there l went to Fort Smelling,
Mimi, where l was assigned to the
10th Infantry. We were sent here
about six weeks ago, and that is about
Ill we know We are likely to be or
Tered somewhere else any time. 1
hank you a thousand times for the
nuffler and wristlets. Wishing you a
Merry Christmas and Happy New
Year, l am
Yours truly,
Clarence Johnson
Co. l, 10th Infantry, Fl Sheridan,
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-11
Newly Uniformed.

Evesybody Daaee---Yeuas and Old
Yourself and ladies' are cordially iny
vited to attend dance in Ondrasek's
Hall, Schley, a., on Tuesday evening,
Jan. 18th, 1918. Good music. Dance
tickets SOC. Supper Soc couple.
JAS. ONDRAsEK, Prop.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-11
For Sale.

Three young registered Shorthorn
bull calves. one year old in April, an
other one year in June and the third =
small calf. Enquire at the Theo. Gum
derson place north of Cresco.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-11

union were born six children-Wm. H.
of Whitney, Mont; Mrs. Effie Bateman
of Cresco, Charles E., who died in 1894,
aged 81 years; George H. of Cresco.
Kate Elizageth who died in 1893 aged
2 years; Albert, who died in 1893, aged
3 years.
After week of very severe illness !
our departed sister went to her rest,
leaving to mourn her death, her hus- (,
band two sons, and one daughter and
many friends.
She had long been disciple of Je-$
sus Christ and at her death was "a (
member of the M. E. church of Cres-
co. Sister Howard was one to whom
to possess religion meant life of self
sacrifice, and service. Many now call
her blessed, and her memory will
long remain. Truly it could be said
of her "She hath done what she could;
come home"
Funeral services conducted by Rev.
]. A. Petit will be held Wednesday.
Burial at Oaklawn. Il
Card of Thanks.
We wish to express our deep graft
tude to the kind friends who have SO
thoughtfully extended help and SYM
pathy to us during the recent and pre-
vious illness of our wife and mother.
Clay Howard and Family.
Newly Uniformed.
The Team of Foresters of Maple :
Camp M. w. A. made their first ap-
pearance Saturday evening in their
new uniforms, (which was complete
surprise to the Camo) and gavea drill
that was very creditably done. Team
is composed as follows: C. E. Clark
N. E. Warrington, Will Schultz, John
Frank Leppert. Harry Wheeler,
Will Carman, Thos. Henderson.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-01-11

VOLTS Egg Maker will keep your
Hens well and get them started laying.
Get it at Market St. Drug Co. 20-tf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
The Visit of Mr.. Taft.

The will Of the people to sacrifice and to labor I'M
ceasingly in the prosecution of the war
strengthened by the visit OF former President Taft
to the community yesterday. His clear, convincing
unimpassioned analysis Of the causes of the conflict
left doubt in the minds of any Of his
hearers that we are fighting for the eternal prin-
ciples Of justice and right and that Germany is
fighting for that which is wholly wrong.
MI. Taft is not dangerously optimistic He makes
allowance for delays and mistakes and admits that
has unlimited confidence, however. in the might and
power and the invincibility of the American people,
once they are aroused and he believes that when
finally reach a maximum production the output will
"startle the world"
Mr.. Taft is making a most effective campaign for
patriotic effort by all the people and he is doing
at personal sacrifice. He is not riding in private
trains or private cars, but into the city in a
day coach and went out in one, spending most Of
yesterday on the road from Oskaloosa and most of
today going back to Waukon, Iowa He is just
private citizen and he asks nothing for himself that
the humblest may not enjoy
The former president is of the true democratic
type. That fact was impressed anew upon those who
met him yesterday In him real greatness is exem-
pIifed as forcefuly by the manner in which he
turned from public to private life by his rise to
marks upon him that visible to the naked eye.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
The New Freight Station.

At last the Rock Island road is to erect modern
freight depot in the city after which it was named
For years and years the matter has been agitated
Company officers have admitted that the facilities
for handling local business we're dsgracefully in
adequate and promised to improve them. 1t is be-
ueved that there would have been station here
some years ago if publicity Of railroad exploitation
methods had not brought about crisis in the COM
pany's affairs, winding up with receivership.
This time Secretary Bender Of the Rock Island
Chamber of Commerce went after new depot and
he had the warm cooperation of Dan Coughlin, sup
erfntendent Of the Rock Island lines The result was
that the federal railroad administration began to take
interest in the and eventually decided to set
aside $4,000 for the project.
OF course this sum will not be enough to meet
permanent needs but it is understood that the build
ing will be 50 arranged that additions may be made
from time to time they required and the money
is available TO build them.
At any rate we now assured that a beginning
will be made and that Rock Island will at least be
provided with better terminal facilities than it
- before has enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
IN FALSE COLORS."

Earle Danvers was disappointed.
wrathful and indignant all at the
same time. He felt that he had
reason to be. He was disappoinL-
ed in his hope of winning the love
of Vera Magtin, indignant at her
sudden and inexplicable change in
her treatment of him, angry and
resentful toward Drake Beale, who
to all seeming had stepped be-
tween him and his hearts choice
and had practically supplanteG
him.
1t had come about in a single
day. Earle was all but engaged
to Vera. Her sister. Blanche, had
paired off with the flashy, intru-
sive young fellow who was a new
conner in Lisle, Drake Beale. To
this avowed lover of her sister
Vera had been barely civil. All o.
a sudden she avoided Earle and
Beale became her constant escort.
Blanche, thus rudely deserted by
her treacherOus chevalier, sulked
and would not even speak to Vera.
Everything and everybody seemed
at odds. Misery, suspicion, antaS-
onism reigned where harmony had
previously existed.
Vera Is not the girl l took her
to be If she can endure that
Beale," soliloquized Earle. 81 am
going to have a plain understand
ing with her, once for all"
Earle watched his opportunity 10
meet Vera alone. He succeeded
the following day. making 1t mani
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
TlH[[E DAILY SHORT STORY

fest that he was not satisfied with
her passing on, as she palpably de-
sired to do with a mere bow. He
confronted her with a grave, Sc.
face.
May l speak a few words that
are on my mind?" he intimated
courteously, but with an insistency
she could not resist. She did not
reply. Her face flushed deeply.
Then it lost its color and she
stood with downcast eyes and
averted face.
Vera" spoke Earle, 81 fancied a
week ago that you and ] under
stood one another. We were, at
least good friends, and, l hoped,
something more. l seem no lon
ger welcome. The attentions of
Mr.. Beale are a matter of com
Qent. Do YOU prefer his company
10 mine? Is il your wish that |
discontinue my visits to your
home?"
She put out her hand impulsive-
ly. Then she withdrew il. She
murmured brokenly: Can yoa
not trust me?' burst into tears.
and fled from the spot convulsed
with emotion. In a kind of a stu
por Earle watched her disappear
Are you lost in dreamland. Mr..
Danvers?" a bitter, bantering voice
broke in upon his abstractedness,
and Earle turned to face Blanche.
She had always been TO him a
frivolous. light-headed coquette.
but he read in her face jealousy
and resentment now.
You must know that I am deep-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

ly hurt at the change in your sis
ter's attitude toward me-" said
Earle frankly. II am greatly per
picked to know the reason why"
You needn't be-" replied
Blanche, when you realize that
she has stepped between myself
and Mr.. Beale. Think of it, on,
the constituencies flirt! A treach-
erous sister and a false friend. |
am glad you have found her ou,.
IL Is a shame! Mr.. Beale really
loved me. and although my broth
er, Arnold. disliked him and op-
posed his visits here. Mr.. Beale
would have been true and faith
ful II Vera had not exercised her
wiles to captivate him. The mink
If she is my sister,
And all that Arnold had against
Mr.. Beale was that he was a
stranger and we knew little or
nothing about him. Oh. il is
mean, cruel, wicked and away.
flashed Blanche. weeping and
wretched as Vera had been.
1t was a week later when Earle
received a telegram thar startled
and mystified him. 1t was from.
Arnold, who had been absent from
home IN a neighboring city for a
week. and It read. las a lasting
favor go TO Willsville aud get a
description. a photograph, II pos
slble. or a man called Edward
Pike. who was arrested there for
swindling last wear"
Arnold was too close a friend To
deny a favor, Earle followed up
tina renneSt He made a discovery
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
The Bathing Beach.

Again we have the annual bathing beach agitation
in Rock Island. This time it looks If it may
amount TO something, with donation Of 81 600
in sight 10 help push it along. It is proposed to
have the beach between Seventeenth and Eigh-
teenth avenues on the river of the Rock Island
Bridge &. Iron works in the extreme western end OF
the city It is not an ideal site but it is probably
the best that is available at the present time.
It is estimated that between $4,000 and $4,000
will be needed TO prepare the beach and erect
dressing rooms, and the necessary is secured
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

that set him thinking along new
lines. He Joined Arnold in the
city the next day.
Why" remarked Earle at the
outset. this Edward Pike you
asked me 10 look up is no other
than Drake Beale. I have his pho
tograph."
Good" applauded Arnold.
That clinches the evidence. Old
friend. l suppose you have been
made to suffer through Nera's ap-
parent desertion OF you. but Il
was done for a purpose. We
found out that Beale planned al
elopement with Blanche She Is
foolish. senseless in some things
To outwit the scoundrel and gam
time, Vera tried her arts on me
tickle knave. Now | have evil
dence as 70 his being not only
married man. but an all-aroun4
criminal. Even Blanche Will
shrink from him when the expose
is made, which must be M once.
IL took Just one hour for AT
mold Martin 10 convince Beale that
he had better remove u pastures
new. Flighty. impressionabi5
Blanche soon forgot him ami5
raptures over new fiance. Ana
Earle-he never forgot the true
trustful expression In Nara's eyes
when he asked her pardon for haf,
ing ever doubted her fidelity anu
love
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
Stomach Trouble.


Stomach trouble is the complaint
of Mr.. II. Mr.. II. is a man Al years
old, engaged in sedentary work, and
his stomach has troubled him now
for 10 years. He is 65 inches tall
and weighs 1856 pounds. So you can
see without looking at his profile
that Mr.. II. has high stomach. "
Furthermore he told me himself
that he has one.
Not for more than ten years has
Mr. H. used any alcoholic beverage.
Formerly he did drink consid-
cradle beer, which, in the benighted
past was a strengthening drink.
Folks knew it was strengthening
because when a man had gallon
or two of it in his stomach he would
gladly lick any other man who
crossed his path, and he would
probably beat his wife when he got
home.
No, Mr.. H. is a temperate man. He
says so. Were it not for that
would never suspect it. For he
shows every earmark Of intemper-
ance. Intemperance in eating.
What are these marks? Well, 1t is
the same old story, but it can't be
told too often, apparently.
Mr.. II. is overweight. That is
mark No. /, and it never fails.
He has a fiorid face. He is rather
short of breath He requires con-
slant cathartics, and he has a great
appetite for salts. His throat is
irritable" that is to say, it is, Mr..
H. assures me, sensitive to cold.
Which translated into true English.
means that Mr.. II. has a simple
chronic pharyngitis, a congestion
of the throat.
Worse and worse, Mr. H. has a
blood pressure little too high for
a young man. It is 142 systolic.
That in itself signifies nothing; but
in Mr.. H. it sticks high in spite Of
a day of extremely restricted diet
and rest.
There, there, we must not
brighten the man. Let him go on
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
The Day i'm Davenport

! in Lafayette park, G. Quincy. v
| Haigh, Dominick Vescio and 2
Jeffrey were arraigned before Po-
lice Magistrate A. G. Sampson
yesterday morning for disorderly
! conduct.
Mayors PIans.-If the plans of
! Mayor c. NJ Littleton for an ade-
quate system Of municipal play
grounds are carried through, the
Davenport Y. NJ. c. A. will furnish
instructors for each site free OF
charge.
AS the first step toward coop
| Grating with the government in
its new wOrk-or-fight order, May
or Charles M. Littleton will order
the police to clean all loafers out
of the city.
Must Report Diseases Physici-
ans who fail to report promptly
| every case of social disease
brought to their attention may be
fined 800 and imprisoned for 80
| days under a statute on the books
of the state of Iowa.
o
I viii Group New HOmeS.-That
the homes erected by the govern
ment in Davenport are likely to be
grouped on several large tracts Of
ground, making it possible to build
from 100 to $50 houses in one sec
ton, was limited yesterday by John
Hynes, president of the local real
estate board. According to the
statement made by Mr.. Hynes the
homes will not be erected in small
groups of 20 and %, as was previ-
ously announced.
Almost Fill SDead Sea-" - The
extremely high water at the pres
ent time is proving a formidable
handicap toward filling the Dead
Sea, according to Health Officer
Tom Kennedy. Although the stag
nant pool is fast being buried be
meath loads of rubbish from the
excavation at Third and Brady
streets, it is making it's dying mo-
ments torture for persons living
within several blocks.
Incorporate New Firm.-Articles
OF Incorporation of the Battaile-
Grant Flour company, Inc, were
filed with the Scott county record
er late Wednesday. The company
is capitalized at $4,000 for the
purpose of carrying on a general
brokerage business In flour and
other grains.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

Starvation stalks abroad in the central powers
and discomfort is rampant. Reports from various
sources leave little for doubt that conditions be-
hind the German lines are far more serious than
ever before. The Hun pursues the offensive because
he dares not halt it. If he does and the people at
home learn that their armies not able to force
peace this summer, he knows that the storm will
break and his days will be numbered
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
One OF the Things That Tighten the
IlardShipS OF Trench Life,

This story comes from France,
via wireless.
An Irish soldier, after 10 months
of hard active service, applied for
a furlough. His request was grant
ed, and then il dawned on him that
he had no money to take advantage
OF his holiday. lie wanted 500 to
go to Paris. He was at his wits
end, there being no time to be lost.
when he recalled his old mothers
advice to apply to the good God
above in time of trouble. So he
wrote and posted this letter:
Dear Lord: Here l am after
dghttn' 10 months in mud up to me
neck. The work is somewhat I'M
pleasant, but yell be glad to hear
that I've killed so Germans. Now,
I'm little tired and I have me fur
Tough all right, but have no mon
ey left, having spent most of what
| had for prayer books. Ask Father
Tom McCarty if we don't believe me.
SO, Lord, ask ye in the name of all
the saints for the small sum of
500. Sure, yell never miss it. and
II we send ME the money I'll never
forget ye in me prayers.
JAMES QUIRK."
In due course this appeal reached
the censor's Office, which happened.
in this particular locality. to be
housed in the !. N. c. A. quarters.
The letter was passed around and
aroused considerable attention and
interest. as QUirk was known to be
brave and cheerful fighter. Con
tributions were sought, and finally
the sum of $50 was raised. This
was sent to the applicant, without
comment, in a y. N. C. A. envelope.
The next day the following ac-
knowledgment was received:
Dear Lord: I've received your
$50 as per application for furlough
money, and I thank We. May yer
shadow never grow less. But
make so bold as TO give a word of
warnin'. Send the next money by
the X. C.'s. Ye sent the last by the
Y. NJ. c. A, and they nipped half
OF 1t. JAMES QUIRk."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

by subscription it is stated that the city will under
take to maintain II.
The project is deserving of support Residents
of inland towns fail to understand why cities along
the river do take advantage of the pleasures the
stream affords.
Let's push the bathing beach plans through.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14
TO A SOLDIER BOY.
p-HaIyi JaJ

TO A SOLDIER BOY
Khaki lad
Aren't you glad?
Soon you'll fight
For the right.
Soldier brave
Do you crave,
For a blow
At the foe?
Laddie true
Here's 10 you,
Go you where
Here or there.
Sammy's boy
Shout for JOY,
Fight and grin
Then you'll win.
MADELINE JOURS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

a German government official is said to have de-
clared the United States that such incidents
as the Prayer lynching do occur again" VS.
hope they may not but if they should we'd like to
know what the Hun is going to do about it?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

The American Federation Of Labor showed where
It stood when it overwhelmingly sustained dele
gate to the ST Paul meeting who refused to sit on
a committee with man who had gone record in
favor of Conversations with German labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

expedient Of grandfathers and or beans
in place OF poker chips. but it will be blow in the
solar pIexus if playing cards put in the list of
non essentials.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

Wonder If Nelson Morris, the young Chicago
packer, has been able to apply the waste re-
ducing system they follow in the yards the
peeling of potatoes in which he is said to have be-
come expert since he Joined the army.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

With Austria nearly all in a state of siege It Is
evident that things are coming to a head pretty rap
idly in the central countries. An offensive against
Italy is the only thing that temporarily
avert disastrous developments for the Hapsburgs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

The early bird hereafter will get not only the
worm but the ice cream cone, which the food ad-
ministration rules shall not be sold after p. m.
and not at all on Wheatless days. If there is any
wheat -four in it.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

ONE thing that Mr.. Hoover has
done is to earn the everlasting ha-
tired Of the manufacturers of dys-
pepsia pill. BY knocking our pas
tries and other Injuries in the food
line their connections are truly q
drug on the market.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-06-14

PRESIDENT Wilson now urges
votes for women in all nations.
The female pickets that did DUTY
outside the White house for so
many moons, probably VIII now
step forward and take the credit
for having brought the president
10 the present turn Of mind.
THERE'S one thing Mr.. Taft
does, besides the little chuckle he
gives before springing each bright
thought, that is pleasing. He pro-
nOunces victims just as it is spelled
instead of the way the majority of
people do, most public speakers not
excepted.
THEY call EN- vic-tums.
o. d. X.