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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-25

rle knows. that a prolonsation Of the
war makes defeat inevitable.
NO less than other factors, the dread
of Americas millions on the French
front is responsible for the present
desperate offensive. The Germans have
TAXED all on last throw and have
lost. They do not realize 1t yet but
soon the truth VIII be evident to the
army and civil population alike. Then
perhaps something will happen
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-25
HISTORIC MEETING PLACE.

Versailles, Scene Of Allied War Cons
ference, Rich in Historic Events. .
Washington, April rs -Tersaillss.
chosen as the meeting place for the
allied war conferences which is to
weld the armies and navies of the ma
tons arraycd against the central pow
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-25

Information that Germany intends to
place one Of the kaiser's sons over Fin
land has added greater determination
on the part of Firms in New York to
do everything possible, morally and
to help the Red Guard OF
Finland in resisting even the mere at
tempt of Teutonic domination.
There will be active resistance to
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-25
THERE WAS A DAY
NOT LONG AGO
When Few Women Used Face Powders,
Creams or Cosmetics.

Now, almost every woman uses them
and without conCealment. 1t is con-
ceded that she has the right to retain
her youthful look as long as she can.
For this reason, many women OF UNI
questioned refinement now use Q-Ban
Hair Color Restorer to retain tn
youthful beauty of their hair If your
hair is gray. streaked with gray o:
faded, you. too, can bring back all III
natural color with this simple, harm
less preparation.
O. Ban is not a dye. You can prove
this by trying 1t on your combings:
DYES will color them, but @ Ban leaves
them unchanged, 1t is a wonderful
and delightful toilet requisite which
keeps the hair glossy and youthful.
Does not stain the. scalp or wash or
rub off, and does not interfere with
washing or waving the hair Removes
dandruff and keeps the scalp healthy.
Easily applied.
Sold by all good druggists every
where on Money Back guarantee.
Price TIC
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-25
CONVICTED or SABOTAGE.
Young Farmer Found Guilty Of lneit-
ina Hostility to Government,

Council! Bluffs, April 20 z. Q. BON
mes, young farmer, was found guilty
by jury in the district court last
night on a charge of melting hostility
to the government. This is said to be
the second conviction in TIE state
under the new law.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-25
Railroad Time Table
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN

GOING WEST.
No. 11-Denver Special 1:3sa ~
No. Los Angeles Limited 5:o4 a m
No. 3-China and japan Elk. s:17a. m
No. 29-Ames Passenger ..l1:21s
No. 5-Des Moines Pass'ger 5:3op
NO is-Ha"keve express. S:25 D. N.
No. i7-Oregon and Washing
ton special ..:.'.:....... 4:4o a. m.
No. f-Des Moines Pass'ger s:22an
NO lS-Denver special. ...-. 1:1o p. N.
No. 1s-Oregon and Washing
lnxeon special .....-..... 2:3o a. m.
NO so-cihton passenger -. 3:i7 p. m.
no. oauantlc express S:25 p. m.
No. 22-Chicago Special .1.5sn ~
No. 10-Eastern Express e.34a >,
Mos. 4. S, 20. 80. daily except sund,v
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-25
MANY School Children are Siek!yv

Mothers who value their own comfort and the
welfare of their children. should never be with
olt boz of Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for
Children, for use throughout the season. They
Break up Colds, Relieve Fevershness, Constipa-
ton, Teething Disorders, Headache and stomach
POWDERS NEVER FAIL. All Drug Stores,
CSC. Don't accept any substitute. Sample + Rec.
Address, Mother Gray Co., lie Roy, n. Y.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-25

MINNEAPOLIS q ST. LOUIS
Effective April /, 81
~ NORTH BOUND Leav,
No. ALBERT Lea Mail. Eek
cept Sunday ...... s:43a. m
No. 9-Mason City Mail lex
cept Sunday ,,,. 5:4op.m
No. 5--North Star Limited
M daily ..... 1:3oa. m
Local Freaght Except SUM-. s:soa. m
ss5 YOUTH BOUND
No. 2-Sts Louis and Kansas
City Mail Eek. Sun
day) ..... 5:45 o m.
No. fo-Peeria Exp. Eek. SUM 9:15 a. m
No. s-North Star Limited
daily ............ OF a. m.
Local Freight Except Sun) 700 a IN.
STORY CITY BRANCH
y Leave Arrive
ss:4s pm. Passenger daily s:25 A. m.
$3.50 q m. except Sunday)s'. 455 m.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-25

CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN
"Corn Belt Route"
GOING SOUTH
No. st Joe and K.C. Linn 4:5sa
No. 3-K. c. Mail and Exp. s:1sn
No. SIX e. and St Joseph..1o:o5 N
No. 55-Des Moines Mail. -, s:55n =,
GOING NORTH
No. Twin Cities Limited. .11.ss,
No. 4-Chicago-St. P. Exp a:soa -
No. 54-Daily 2............... 7:55 D. m.
No. Chicago Filler ....1o:35n r.,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-04-25

We believe that thoughtful
choosing will lead you inevitably
to Neolin Soles, when you have
learned how good they are.
These soles cost no more than
others but wear longer thereby
making a big reduction in your
annual expense for shoes.
They make shoes comfortable
doing away with the old torture
Of breaking-in.
They are absolutely wafer
proof. protecting your health
against dampness underfoot. And
they give you a sure footing on
slippery pavements.
Why not learn. by experience.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-03
A Housewife s Mistakes
BIZ Mrs. Christine Frederick,
The DiaInsuisa.d Authority on Houssbord Efsci.noy

number Of spokes a. the ends, or the kind
OF balls on the top. The best springs
are woven of many strands OF wire and
are reinforced with cross weaving: and
f. Is much better TO buy a well-made.
strong spring than 10 have TO Judge bv
the beds appearance only Generally
those beds which have the spring an in
tegral part Of the frame work support
weight better aud have less edges to tear
the bedding.
One group OF furnishings over which
any woman fingers is the china and glass
ware. The old-fashioned idea was 10 a.
ways buy a set OF everything.
The author recalls her great mistake. as
bride, in buying a most expensive though
lovely set OF green and white china There
we're some eighty-nine pieces in all, in
Guiding large meat plstters and soup
tureen and large serving dishes Il was
used the first year-and is now in china
closet. taken out for rare company only.
and an ever present monument 10 bridal
extravaganza, For it was soon found that
It was too fragile for every day and hand.
ling by careless maids; also. strangely
the big tureen was never used and even
Thanksgiving scarcely honored the sets OF
assorted plstteTs.
A much better plan is 10 buy open
stock" in pattern which can be easily
increased as additional pieces are desired
Six plates. or eight az most, in the medium
size will serve sny meal "ehop plat
ter" Is much more graceful than the usual
oval or square sets OF platters, and has
more varied uses; while il is delightful 10
have the salad and even the dessert
dishes OF entirely different pattern. such
as the gold medallion Japanese ware in a
salad bowl, etc.
Possibly not until We visit or read about
japanese house do we Americans realize
how crowded most OF our homes have be-
come
OF course, every bride loves pretty
things why such a profusion OF
them? The chief point is that when she
buys these charming ornaments she often
fails TO realize who is 10 take care Of them.
The servant problem is so acute that she
may we'll doubt If she can find women TO
dust and scrub and clean useless things
and. further, in these war days, when there
Is Sc much Red Cross and other patriotic
work 10 be done. why have about the home
unsssential objects whose care takes time
from real worthwhile work? And last
the buying OF brcabrac and an excess OF
furnishings is certainly not patriotic when
We consider the more important uses to
which our money can be put.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-03

70 have one with the plainest pos
sible exterior, with the fewest
holdings.
Lastly, you should never allow
your refrigerator to get heated Cp
IN warm weather. Keep 1t we'll
filled at all times with as large a
piece OF ice as your receptacle calls
for to keep Il properly cooled.
Wrapping the ice in newspapers is
merely a case Of mistaken economy.
You may save the price OF one
piece OF ice in two weeks, but dur
ing that time you will not once be
able 10 secure a sufficiently low
and even temperature 10 keep the
food in perfect condition. A re-
frigerator that is half cooled is no
more capable Of preserving food,
which should be kept az a certain
temperature. than a freless cooker
can keep things hot II it is not
kept air-tight.
Never put a steaming hot dish
a. potatoes. or a bowl OF hot soup
IN the refrigerator. because any not
food will Instantly raise the tenn
nersture Of the Ice-boI several de-
grees. as we'll as increase unvar-
rsptably the size OF the Ice bill.
Don't put the new piece In on
ton Of the old. Fake out the left
over piece and wipe out the ice re-
rentacle thoroughly before putting
IN the fresh piece Afterward the
old niece can be placed on TOP. Do
not use cracked or Clipped dishes
IN the refrigerator They only fur
nish a convenient hiding place Tor
germs.
Uncooked meat should never be
nut in the refrigerator in a paper
or on an open platter. Have a
special enamel dish with a cover
that is kept just for this purpose
onl and have il always scalded
out al least once every day. Soiled
milk bottles should never be al
lowed In a refrigerator. as this
generates an unwholesome sour
smell
No stale food should remain in
the iee-bex over night. and II any
thing Is spilled It should be care
fully wiped I'D ar once. The
shelves and floor % the refrigers-
tor should be washed every dsy
with hot s0apy water or a soda
solution. and once week all the
dishes should be removed and the
refrigerator washed thoroughly
both inside and out The cleaning
of the drain pipe and the emplying
OF the pan must be carefully
watched also In fact. no precau-
ton as 10 its sanitary condition
should ever be overlooked, no mat
ter what else in the kitchen must
be neglected. Only in this way can
the housekeeper be reasonably Ger
tain that the food she serves Is
both clean and wholesome
rsat BriJAiE Rights Reserved
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-03

The Fourth Liberty Loan is almost here
every dollar put into il will be a weapon
in the hands Of our boys-and we can buy
he round sofa pillow and the blue flower
bowl a few months later,
II | could begin housekeeping all over
again would certainly do more planning
for labor-saving equipment J am sure that
I would do without A few tablecloths and
doilies and put the money into a vacuum
sweeper and an electric iron. or whatever
device ! needed most TO assist me with my
work. 7 am positive 7 would put cheaper
curtains in the parlor and a better limo
leum oB the kitchen. II ] bad TO do my
Cwn WORK as "a per cent OF all women do
today I would certainly plan for labor
savers as part Of the essential furnishings.
fancy articles.
For instance, ! would never invest in
long, three-yaTd tablecloths again. They
require hours to wash and iron, they spot
and muss so rapidly; while a simple Jap
anese crepe cover OF cured pattern or
TWO linen strips across the table are just
as pretty. easier 10 wash and cost two
thirds less A washing machine and
breadmixer are as necessary TO efficient
Iousefurnshing a are stove and table,
Another thing 10 he remembered when
buying is furnishings that children cannot
harm. Some humorist may declare that
children can harm snything-but. never
theless. their presence in the home should
lac remembered
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-03
Why Keep a Refrieerator

frigerator. From eight 20 twelve
thicknesses in the walls are none
too many. These layers should be
ing paper. because these are poor
conductors OF heat
These walls should also enclose
one dead air space and only one.
In the cheaper and more poorly
constructed refrigeFstoTs some
times the only insulation used is
an air-space Avoid them as you
would the plague. They not only
waste ice outrageously, but they
seldom or never keep the food as
II should be kept.
Ask your dealer 10 show you q
sample cross section OF its walls,
and you can then assure yourself
OF the thoroughness OF its insula-
tion before you make your pur-
chase Better a goodsiZed dent in
your pocketboOk al the outset than
a continual hole worn in it by the
necessary expense for the up-keep
OF poor refrigerator.
A4oNh uul AuI AuN VI oAh-N lptf fub
n Is most essential that n be per
feetly constructed and IN good
working order al all times, because
the ice absorbs the doors given OF
by the food and these. in turn, pass
on through the water in the drain
pipe.
You must assure yourself. ike
wise. that the air in your refFigera
tor Is always cold and thoroughly
dry. No dampness or musty smell
should ever be allowed 10 dwell
there. II the Refrigerator is kent
Vipsd dry az all times this iusures
a dry. cold sir that villinevitably
retard the growth OF all harmful
bacteria IN the food.
Ii is wise. also, 10 know just how
10 arrange the food in the refrig-
orator TO the best advantage Be
cause OF their tendency TO absorb
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-03

ONCE the best reply 70 that
question would be that it is
necessary to preserve our
food II follows that the wise house
keeper ought TO And out just what
are the essential points In caring
for her refrigerator so that the food
may be kept in as perfect a coudi-
ton IS possible.
: good refrigerator. maintains
s Macleod, a wellknown house
hold economy expert. should be
kept at a constant temperature OF
40 degrees or ~ degrees Fahren-
heit, and il should have no stag
Mani air spaces In every part the
air should always be in motion.
otherwise disease breeding bacteria
Nill find a fruitful soil in which 10
multiply
To secure this n Is we'll when
buying a refrigerator 20 pay very
special attention 10 the construc-
ton OF It's interior. because il Is
upuB the way IL is put together
that the circulation depends You
know. % course. the principle upon
which the circulation In a house is
brought about and that n depends
upon the principle that cold air is
heavier than heated air.
The circulation OF the air in a re-
frigerator depends upon exactly
the same principle That is the
sole reason. We are told. for having
the Ice chamber in the top OF the
refrigerator The layer or sir thar
Is cooled by the ice automatically
drops down 10 the compartment be
low. thus forcing the heated sir
there up into its place In this way
Is brought about a continual motion
OF the air I'm the ice5ox.
To obtain the best results the -
friseFator should have insulated
Walls 10 prevent the heated outside
air from obtaining access TO the re
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-03

TALL Is the season or refreshing. clean
Ing, making over" and generally
putting the home 20 rights when
summer vacations are over. an0 the school
ben :zsr September is also the month OF
Fall brides. and the selection, no. only OF
troussesbx. bur OF furniture. china, and
household equipment generally. Perhaps
at such a lime, the advice OF an old house
Keeper and lessons from her mistakes
may not be amiss
One mistake that many brides MAKE, is
10 want 10 have the house completely
furnished" all al the beginning They
choose a suite" OF furniture and typical
ornaments and sets for every room,
even before they may select flat or house
One little bride I knew IN the long ago
had so selected her things; but when
met her she was living in a much smaller
flat than the one in which she had begun
housekeeping. and so, there the large
davenport Yves crowded into the tiny par
Tor. the large rug rolled back against the
wall and ne,hing really fitted or was in
harmony.
Il so frequently happens that the hus-
bands business changes, that a move TO
distant city must be made. that shifting
quarters must be taken in these early
years. that IL ls nothing short OF foolish
TO buy large and expansive and com
plete" furnishings at first The much wiser
plan is TO buy DIT BY bit simpler and less
patterned pieces. which will be good
taste anywhere. simple willow rocker
for five dollars. and a good Colonial chair
Rill be a far wiser investment than any
period furniture the bride can buy at
the outset OF her homemaking
Too often, also. skimping IS done al the
wrong end. For instance. In the buying
OF bedding end linen many beginners
practise poor economy. The test OF al.
expenditures on utility articles should be,
How long do / expect TO use it," and
he price paid accordingly. For example,
the very best pillows and sheets and
cases and towels are life Investment
he difference in cost between fair and
excellent quality is small but the wear Of
he high-prlced goods far outWeighs the
slight difference in cost Again. II is not
economy 10 buy cheap" comfortables
They will not wash, they mat and get
lumpy. and are not as warm as even part
wool blankets.
The same criticism holds true in regard
10 beds, particularly the popular enamelled
ron beds. Now the chief point 10 con
hder In buying is the spring and not the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-03
Sunburn, Tan and ,Freckles
By Lima CdUdLieri,
The Most Famous Living Beauty.

- UNBURN, tan and frecklss are usu.
ally the products OF Summer, and
with the departure OF this season OF
the year these discolorations also take
their leave. Although these dissgreesbls
additions 20 the color OF the skin have a
tendency to disappear without much eI-
ternal application OF various facial creams,
It may take many months before they go.
In the meantime the beauty who is sensi-
tive about the natural color OF her skin in
Summer as well as in Winter should take
every necessary precaution to prevent the
suns efecting any alteration In H.
The woman who regards her beauty as
an essential asset Of life should not fail TO
remember that the skin is more apt 70
show it's velvety softness. It's clearness Of
color its natural tint IN Summer time than
In any other season OF the year. Upon
slight reflection this does not seem a. all
queer, for the sun shows up every tiny
suggestion OF blemish on the face.
II there is any bit OF roughsned skin on
the face the sun lights it up, and even
tends TO eXaggerats IT, N there are signs
OF freckles the sun shines upon them
Eliminates them and cruelty deepens
them. II the fsee has been allowed TO go
unprotected from the scorching heat OF the
sun and Il has altogether changed in color
the sun quickly throws light upon the line
which divides the tanned surface from the
natural white skin. The sun in Summer
lime acts like the lights In some badly
illuminated hall or reception room on
Winter evening. The homely complexion
under these conditions is made homelier.
and the good complexion under these same
conditions finds its natural beauty greatly
enhanced.
In Summer the sesshore Is q splendid
resort, but II must be regarded as danger
Gus 20 the natural color OF the skin. The
sun there is particularly not, especially
since it rests upon the water. II not only.
acts upon the water in the process OF oXi-,
lation or absorption OF the white liquid
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-03

odors. the milk and butter should
always be kept in the lowest com
partment. And any dishes or food
that might absorb doors should be
placed next. Should you have food
that gives off any kind OF an odor
that should be placed next to the
ice itself. but must not touch II.
Remember that IL is better for
each dish Of food 20 be carefully
covered Some people put things
which they desire 10 keep especial
" cold rislt on the ice This
should never he done. because any
food that is placed there, unless IL
is a watermelon or some thick
skinned fruit. will ABSORB the
odors passing over the ice in circu-
lstion. Bottled water for family
drinking purposes can be kept
there. however, quite safely. pro-
vided IL is kept we'll covered al all
times
Whenever possible try TO have
the lining OF the refrigerator OF
white tile or porcelain, as they
show soil spots much more quickly
and are. therefore. easier 10 keen
thoroughly clean BE sure that
there are no inaccessible corners
or seams that cannot be cleaned
Another point which IL is well TO
keep in mind is 10 have the shelves
81 the refrigerator adjustable and
not stationary They can then he
taken out and cleaned whenever
needed Ii IS easier also 70 make
the width between the shelves suit
the varying heighth OF your dishes.
The outside finish OF a refrigers-
tor is unimportant. except as re
CARDS It's durability and the ease
with which II can be kept clean
The all white enameled ones are
most pleasing 10 the eve. but the
polished hard wood ones are In
more general favor in most house
holds. II YOU select this style try
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-03
What the Doctor Advises

THROUGH a fall a young girl
sustained slight wounds
above and below one eye. They
appear TO be entirely healed, but
she cannot open her eye What
is the likelihood Of her regain
ing muscular control Of the eve
lid w. B. s.
There is probably q paralysis OF the
oculomotor nerve, which supplies the
upper eyelid This paralysis is very Ike
~ only a temporary one and may be ex.
pected 10 clear up in time. Alternate hot
and cold applications (compresses), gen,
tie massage and small doses Of strychBin,
which should be prescribed by the family
physician. will aid In establishing recov
cry. II would also be we'll for the child
10 make daily efforts before . mirror te
re-educate the muscles OF the lid. Great
progress may be made in this way, tbs
value OF the principle involved havinI
been well established IN the treatment
OF infantile paralysis
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-03

AM woman of ifty-six years
and for couple of months I
have noticed something that
seems TO move around in nv
back in the region of the flank
and that sometimes is painful.
What can this bei-R. r.
Your description suggests a floating
kidney. II thai is the ease you need te
have q special supporter made. Should
the symptoms become 90 distressing as
20 disable you an operation 20 anchor the
kidney might have 10 be considered Ne
ehanical support will probably relieve
you without any other measures being
adopted although II you are thin steps
should be taken 20 improve nutrition.
since a poorly nourished condition fayors
floating kidney.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-09-03

I know one bride who, when she mar
ried. had every room suite and "One-
tone replica of a furniture and paint cats-
logue The wallpaper. the Circassian wal
nut dresser-everythirg was lovely. When
J saw her several years later she admit
ted that her time had been nothing but one
long struggle to keep the children from
scratching and marTing the mirror polish
and rubbing off the wallpaper.
Frankly. the time she spent in chastising
those normal children and impeding their
natural desires to free action might have
been better spent in substantial civic or
war work, Mission chairs and painted
walls would have saved her nerves and
given her much free time. While children
should have a special room OF their own,
70 is still too much to expect that they
won't touch this or that about the house
and that mother Is far happier and less
nervous who has simple furnishings when
there are children, who, after all. may be
ore valuable than a mahogany finish
One has only to go on camping trip or
live in an army cantonment for month
10 see how few things. after all, are essen
tial 70 comfort and living. Just now. when
conservation is the national watchWord, u
will be the best policy ID plan houssfur-
rishing simply lay away superfiuous Cd
'iects. and reduce the need of cleaning
and busting and washing the upkeep or
all things" general in our private homes
to the end OF ms having time 10 keep
house for Uncle Sam