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Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
Christnas Parcels for Men in Service
Oyerseas.

People having men in service abroad
will please note the following =
Each man under General Pershing has
now received Christmas Parcel Label.
This label signed b, the soldier Is mailed
to relatives at home. You who receive
this label will when presenting this at
Red Cross rooms throughout our coun-
try receive q paper container (9"x4''x
3'') in which to pack YOUR presents.
Bring this when filled to the Red Cross
room where it will be inspected,
wrapped, sealed and delivered to post
Office authorities. Parcels must not
weigh more than three pounds. Rooms
will be open every afternoon Nov. 1st
to 18th inclusive. No package will be
sent unless label is furnished. All
articles barred by postal department
will be excluded. No liquid, friction
matches, cigarette lighters. fragile or
dangerous matter. No writing what
ever except greetings like Christmas
greetings from Dad, from Geo., from
Mary, ETC., may be written on each
gift in the package.
No perishsble goods. Send to
pound boxes dried fruit, hard candy,
tobacco, etc. Wrap al in Khaki colored
handk erchief q inches square. More
later. H. M. NoRMANN, Chairman.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25

Campbell Appeals to Patriotic Voters.

|
To the voters of the Fourth Congress
sional District.
AS candidate for congress in this dis
trict am appealing for the support OF
every 100 per cent American citizen to
the end that our citizenship may be
represented at Washington by con-
gresham pledged to complete support
|of the administration Of our president,
Woodrow Wilson, and to the thorough
support of every measure calculated
to insure the speedy winning of the
war. or the securing to the people of
the world the benefits of the victory
which we are to achieve. -.
Congressman Gilbert N. Haugen has
failed to represent the true American
spirit Of bis constituents. His vote
against the declaration Of war, his op.
position to measures having for their
end the proper preparation of this
country for the conflict, and bis 1T
least tacit approval ofa the militaristic
aims Of the German empire have rem
dered him unsuitable to longer continue
in Office.
The Hon. Gilbert N. Haugen is not
on record in any Of his speeches as de-
nouncing the invasion Of Belgium, the
sinking of the Lusitania, or any of the
many atrocities charged to German
arms. His own speech on the declara.
tion of war, in which he justified the
war aims of Germany. and opposed the
sending of single American soldier to
Europe. was circulated throughout this
district at the very time the young
men of this district were being called
upon to register themselves for SER
vice under the selective draft.
pledge myself, if elected, to sup
port the war and peace policies of our
president, Woodrow Wilson, and to see
that the suspicion now upon the pat
friotism of the citizens of this district
due to the votes and general attitude
of our representatives in congress is
removed. 81.
Il sm unable to make a speaking
campaign because of the epidemic now
prevailing, and take this method Of
reaching the voters I cannot otherwise
become acquainted with.
n ! am confident that my opponent
does not have the confidence of . ma
jotity Of his constituents and appeal to
you for an active support of my can
didacy, that the judgment of the peo-
pie may be accurately rendered on
election day.
Joseph C. Campbell.
i Democratic Candidate for Congress.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25

& T. n.- J = n. a.
the District and has held the following
terms ofEodrs: May term in Howard
county; September term in Clayton
county; September term in Fayette
county, and adjourned April terms in
Fayette and Winneshiek counties, and
before election will hold the regular
October term in Allsmskee county.
During such service he has disposed
of upwards of two hundred matters in
court and has tried several important
contested cases, where complex law
questions arose and where the ans UNITS
involved were large. He appeals to
the voter on bis record as 4 lawyer and
as public official.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
H. E. TAYLOR.
Candidate for Judge Of the District
Court. ~

H. E. Taylor, of NWaukon, one of the
candidates for Di trict Judge in this
District, has been invited at various
places to make patriotic addresses, ons
sof the most recent being before the
Great Western Shopmen at Oelwein in
one Of their Liberty Loan rally days
q bsn IN additional subscription Of $25.- (
80 Was mads BY them in two hours
Concerning Mr.. Taylor, the Oelwein
Register prints =:
Atty. H. E. Ta, Tor, of Waukor. can
dldate for Judge Of the District Court.
delivered . fsrvent plea for the Liberty
Loan and said III part:
No other human voice need express
to you the sentiasent that psrvades the
American heart today. You with your
patriotic countenances serving your
'csnntry sincerely. you are more eloquent
by your simple presence than can be
any words that l may speak.
The boys we haye sent across the
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
70 Rexistrants in First and Second
class.

The State Instruction Board asks you
to take advantage of the military drill.
In Howard county the same is carried
out at Cresco, Iowa, every Wednesday
and Saturday at 1880 p. M, in front Of
Court House, under the direction Of
Messrs.. J. H. Howe and c. w. Reed.
Under advisement with headquarters of
local board of health, the same will not
be suspended during the epidemic of
influenza, being . war measure, and
same being in the open, till further
notice.
Neighboring cities and towns will
realize it . patriotic duty to see that
these registrants have free convey
ance on these evenings. Registrants,
do not miss the advantages of your
life.
Rev. J. P. Wagner,
Local Chairman,
instruction Boerd,
y Cresco. Iowa.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25

1t rains about every fifteen minutes
and last night we went to mess and
had to stay there about two hours. It
just poured down and when we got
back everything we had was wet. This
trip was worth one hundred dollars to
me as saw things that I never
dreamt of before. l think we will 60
across in about three weeks at least.
I hope so as this sure is a poor place
We are in the Evacuation Hospital. l
don't know what our duties are yet .
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
Tie Reesed Eqsalea.

Last week, We mentioned the record
established by A. J. Mintey in paying
subscription for sixty years of the
Plain Dealer. and this week, J. B.
Mitchell, one of the few survivors Of
the old ''New Oregon boys" has
equaled the records by also paying for
his 9ixtieth yearly Subscription to tie
Mead family for his Plain Dealer.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
Influenza Conditions.

While neighboring towns are suffer
ing severely from the ravages of influ-
enza, Cresco has SO far Jared
fortunately. But one death in this
vicinity has 50 far occurred, daughter
of Mrs. Albert Dale, residing near
Kendallville, who died on Wednesday
morning from pneumonia following the
influenza.
r. J. Baldwin has been q very sick
man but is much improved and thought
to be out of oil danger, as is also Joe
Wendell, who has also been very sick.
A son Of the latter however, is still .
very sick boy.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
With Our Soldier and SailSr Boys.

The following letter is from Charlie
Tillson, who has charge of the wireless
and submarine listener outfit on the
Mine Sweeper Brant. his port Of entry
being Norfolk, Va. A.,
y U S. S. ,Brant, Oct. 9th, 1918.
Dear Dad:
! guess we are through sweeping this
TERRITORY around here and going back
to Norfolk, for we are under full steam
now for some place at least. Have
seen some pretty rough sea but it does
not affsct me any more. Sometimes
when we eat the ship rolls SO bad that
we have to hold on to our plates. cof.
Lfee, etc. or We will lose them;. the
dishes rattle from one end Of the table
to the other. We have to bold our
chair Ia the radio room for tho ship
goes over 90 far the chair would fall
over If We didn't keep it straight.
Don't think this is to scare you, be-
cause there is no danger, only it shows
you how much fun we have trying to
keep straight up and down.
When sleep. first my head is way
up and then my feet take their regu-
lar turn. one don't mind it after you
get accustomed to it.
The fellows are always asking me
about press reports. especially the last
few days; this peace talk is very inter-
esting to all Of US, and we are anxious
to hear what the next news will be. 1
see from press that received last
night that Austria has asked for peace
on Wilson'S terms. and that Turkey
and Germany were also going to SUBJ
nit to the same terms. 1t sounds good
alright if they really mean it.
I had letter from Charlie Fish say
ing their Camp, Lee Hall, about thirty
five miles from Norfolk, was under
quarantine for the influenza. Said
when they got out he would come and
see me if he knew when was in port,
that will not be 40 easy as we never
are in port over twenty.four hours and
sometimes we 60 in for three or four
hours and then pull out.
would like to celebrate peace this
Xmas at home and there arb thous-
ands of others whose wish is the same
as mine.
Had little accident today. part Of
the mast broke off and my aerial vent
down. It is all apart now and I think
we are going into Norfolk for repairs.
A bag of mail come aboard this af-
tesnoon, but I had none, sure was
disappointment. but must have some
waiting for me in Norfolk.
- Love to all, your son,
. Charlie B. Tillson.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
Porter to Make Canpaisn.

Claude R. Porter, democratic candi-
date for governor, viii make an active
/ campaign for election in Iowa.
Mr.. Porter. has been granted leave
from his duties as assistant attorney
general of the United States Tor the
purpose of forwarding his interests in
Iowa, and will be in the state q suffi-
cient length of time to demonstrate
that he is most emphatically in the
race, it is announced by State Chair
man, J. w. Reynolds.
4. While the democratic campaign has
been temporarily suspended during the
Liberty losn campaign because it was
felt that it was i'm proper to distract
public attention while the bonds were
being sold. activity will be reopened
Immediately after the counties Of Iowa
have all completed their quota. and
something will be doing constantly DUR
ing the final weeks. 'ze~
State Chairman Reynolds is conf
dent of victory for the state and con-
gressional tickets. Reports from all
over the state are encouraging and in.
dications point to the. biggest vote for
q democratic candidate for governor in
the history of the state.
''Mr. Porter's acknowledged ability,
his sterling patriotism, and his un.
doubted fairness to all classes of citi-
zenship are gaining him votes every
day" says DR.. Reynolds. "Mr. Porter
does not find it necessary to impugn
the loyalty of Iowans, who have shown
their stand on the war through the sac.
rifice Of their sons and the leadership of
the nation they have assumed in over.
subscribing each Liberty loan issue at
once. and in the last two campaigns
quicker than they did in ,ny other state
in the union.
I'VE believe that Iowa is going to
select as its chief executive q man who
enjoys the confidence of all. The fit
ness of Mr.. Porter for the Office to
which he aspires is so evident to al
that even his opponents are making no
attempt to dispute it. "
The outlook in several Iowa congress
sional districts is improving daily, say 8
DR.. Reynolds. I'VE believe that the
citizens of the second. sixth and fourth
districts especially are going to repudi-
ate the disloyal records of their pres
ent congressman, he says.
mo defense can be made for Con-
gressmen Hull, Haugen, or Remseyer.
and numerous challenges extended to
their supporters to meet the oppo-
sition in joint debate on the issue have
been utterly ignored.
Encouraging reports come from all
over the state in behalf of the state
ticket, and I am confident that the re-
suit of the election will be big sur
prise to our republican opponents.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25

Harry McIntire writes to his family
from Camp Shelbs, Miss, as follows:
I'VE arrived here yesterday sbout
noon and am under quarantine, Is
usual.
I did not get that telegram from DR..
Hess until 10 minutes before we left
Camp Dodge. I took il to the COM
msnding officer but he, would not let
me 60.
We were on the road about AZ hours.
We ate supper in Iowa, breakfast in
St. Louis, dinner in Illinois, supper in
Tennessee and breakfast and dinner in
Mississippi. 1t sure was some trip.
We also went through Kentuckey.
The lower part of Iowa to the north.
ern part of Missouri, is nearly the same
as around home. Then we ran into
timber and brush and rough country.
Nearly all negroes and about 100 years
behind the times. The country was
wet and fiat. Then we went into Ken
tuckey, that also was poor state.
Corn, they say, is good, but we would
not husk it up home. Cotton is also
q poor crop, so they say. The next
state was Tennessee; that was pretty
nice state and they had good crops.
The country was good deal like Iowa.
Then comes Mississippi. which sure is
some state. 1t is swampy, and nearly
all woodland. There are lumber mills
wherever you look. Those trees that
they use for telegraph poles grow GO
to 70 feet high and not limb on them
till about ten feet from the top. I
never knew there was as poor state
in the U. s. % this one. I would like
to have had camera and sure would
have gotten some dandy pictures. l
saw hoRs, mules, cows, chickens and
most everything else from the farm
standing out in front of the stores and
pigs lying on the steps. We saw OK
teams all through the state. Haven't
seen . horse in 80 long don't know
what they look like.
This Camp is about IA miles from
Hattisburg and we have to 60 all the
way through timber and jungles. They
have all kinds of wild game in these
woods and nearly all of the negroes
have hounds and about all they do is
hunt. This camp is made up of tents
and is the largest tent camp in the U.
S. The tents are boarded up about
feet and have board floors. SO they are
not so bad. We have wooden mess
halls and bath houses.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25

water are the best soldiers OF the world,
no braver or truer ever lived. To them
We owe much In the, past memorial
halls have been maintained and mona,
mental shafts erected, Inscribed with
fitting tributes to our heroes, but the
monument worthy of the boys who have
gone into this war no masters hand
can chisel, nor can it be constructed of
stone or metal. The American people
alone can build it and its materials must
be lofty sentiments, thoughts and
aspirations. taking concrete shape in
deeds. not only upon extraordinary
occasions but in the walks of every day
life % men and citizens-in contrib
uting to the various war charities. in
buying stamps and bonds. If they are
willing 70 wager their lives for the sue
cess Of the conflict, we should offer our
money to almost the last cent. Let
them know and realize that behind
them in reserve and in support are
one hundred million human hearts
intent upon gaining the ultimate
victory. Show them that they are
being pushed on to that victory by one
hundred million pair of hands. Such q
monument 10 worth thousands more
than those that we may erect to their
memory in the years to come.
Some day the boys will come back.
The professions will march down the
streets and the walks at the side will
be thronged with people. At the head
will come the sturdy faced American
fighter, behind him will come the boys
on crutches, others without arms and
manned in the conflicts Then will
come the banners inscribed In
Memorium'' to these who have fallen
ON the fed of battle and who will
never return. People will be thrilled
with stories of their deeds cf valor. we
will be DO proud Of their achievements,
but the proudest of oil and the ones
whose consciences will rise with feel
ings Of glory, will be those who have
done more than their part in the sup
port of the Government, those who
have bought more their quota OF bonds,
the plus subscriber.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
Howard Csunty Pealtry Associate,

Howard C0011y Fo1ftTy ASo0cIat100.
To stimulate healthy and profitable
interest in poultry the State of Iowa
offers 500 dollars to each county that
organizes 4 poultry association, and
puts on a poultry show. Such m asso.
citation has been organized in Howard
county. More members, at $l.O0 per
are needed right away. See the MEM
bership committee at once. H. o.
Brooks, R. Mitchell. Geo. Breedlove.
The Poultry show will be held in
January.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
Red Cress Notes.

Another quota. of surgical dressingi
has been received by cur Chapter con-
sisting Of 720 absorbent pads (l2x24),
and 400 five yard rolls. The material
for making these has not yet been re.
ceived, and it is hoped that the epi
demic will subside before it 10 urgent
to get this work out. 81
We also have = quota of three hund.
red socks to be done by December LIST.
There is yarn on hand.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
Farmers Attention.

For a cream separator that is built to
wear, to skim perfectly clean, easy to-
turn and easy to wash and keep sani-
tary, one built with the troubles left
out, for such separator you should
call On Andrew Smith, Cresco. IL.
Phone 267. 34-tf
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
Married at Ausein.

Two Albion young people. Bert Lee
Stevens, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. o. II.
Stevens, and Miss Luverne Walters.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John f.
Walters, were married Tuesday, Oct.
22nd, at Austin, Minn., the M. E. pas
tor, Rev. Mohney, officiating. The
Plain Dealer extends congratulations.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
Fer Sale.

Two and half acres within the city
limits on the New Oregon road with
good Groom house an6 other improve
ments. Low price for quick sale.
Easy terms. Call and investigate If
interested. 46-tf
Harry Pollitt.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
lleliee.

The Albion Farmers Club which was
to meet Friday, Oct. 25th has been
postponed until Friday, Nov. 18th at
which time we expect to have an sd-
dress on the Rural School by the State
School Inspector.
Sylvia ASHLEY, sec'y
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
For Sale.

Registered Shorthorn bull. dark
roam. age years; gentle and easy to
handle. Inquire of Albert Bigslk, Rt.
s, Cresco, Iowa. Phone West Albion 6.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-10-25
Fer Sale

To settle the Mrs. May L. Beason
estate, l2O acres located eight miles
south of Lime Springs. Ia, two miles
from . country store, we'll located with
level, rich and eighty acres in cultiva-
ton, well fenced, good Improvements
including good house and barn, chicken
house, hog house, implement house
and windmill Price $1,000 per acre
1927 P. H. Loury, Executor,
Grant City, Mo.
For SALE OR RENT-Improved farm.
l6O acres. 6tf MARY c. DAILY.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12

-S5c Gauze Union
Suits that are low
neck and sleeveless,
with a tight CE,
knee OCN
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-05-12
| from the activity of last week.


-l9c Fine Rib Ciauze
Vests Of desirable
summer weight. in
Monday >. 1 ATGS
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-11
TWO BITS A DAY CLUB.

Out In Phoenix, Ariz., u movement,
l,s been inaugurated for the forma.
on of Two Bits Day" clubs, tn,
LENDERS OF which are to buy y Qual.
srs worth OF Thrift Stamps ever.
ay Three men each took hundr, {
tlrlft cards, pasted one stamp IL
Zach card, aud sold The entire lot b,
oe two blocks had been covere,
"iwo bits" is The old term, datin,
ock to the early days Of the countr,
,ra quarter Of a dollar, and Is ST,
I~ed In The south and west. Ev.I,
,lriotic American now wants to &,
is bit; and meinuers OF these clu.,
re carrying cut this idea hneiy IN d,
ny their "lno Olts' every day. Ii !
uoped that Two Bits Day cIu
viii be formed all over the country II
the great war-savingS eOmDaign.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-11
AMERICAS DOVE OF PEACE.

There's a buzz In the air." say
Wilhelm,
What ever can it beY
Pm afraid its American airoplones,
And Pm scared OF those things, by Gee
| I'll buck ehe American forces,
I'll lace the artillery fire,
But the jarned American airoplaDe
Dead sure roll my ire,
They've trick they teach their birc
men,
Their filers are the pick II the land,
hey only admit their keenesJ-
a thing can't quite understand.
IL l nad out known ew years ago,
oUme OF The Things now know
I'd have put the kink In Wright Bro
theirs,
Iney promoted the darned things, b!
joe!
mere buzz in the air OF the lea Ell,
1 can \ seem W drive ~ away.
| ~ convinced It's American airmen
Ana my own faiLhiui orces wIll sway
1 eau oruer NY lines w push onward
CAn command them 'gouver The top -
4 can regain Parls anu LONDON,
Out their alrmdh are Il puLzIe, by Coz
/ thot when We got our submarine,
And after ws'd conquered the ssa,
That the rest of the battle was easy
and the big gun OF the age woulc
be Me.
1 just knew I could conquer the waters
Just knew ! could conquer the lsnd
And l could have conquered the air
too,
6ut by these avistors, I'm damnedl
I'm hold out--rli bluff them yet longer
IN lead them to think I'm yeL brave
t'll WHY Lhe word AM | u torture
Until their birdmeu Ulhd lue Us thei,
slave.
/ feel my knees as they weaken,
| leel my heart leap anu bound,
know that my days are now mum
\ bered
for tie blrdnen viii crush me
ground.
lnere's Ouzz In the air-l don't In,
/ IL
n sounds worse than shot, or LuaI
shell
l. know it's American birdmen,
AUD ! ieel myself sinking 10 ----l
fi'ci: as late 10 admit 1T.
auch ss haUe 70 con, Css,
iAiey really have goLteD me beaten,
N doumed Lo deieSL nov, / guvss.
/ might as well hoist The white 20.
now,
and beckon their airmen alight,
lis the work of their keenesJ, tue. (
quickest,
fis their birdmen who put me /.
flight.
inelr huge canvas wings nutter o'el
me,
Their motors seem never 10 cease.
must dof my hat 10 their bKdmen.
iheir blrdmen-the' 50 III bol oI peace" !"
--Rey merii,.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-11
SOUTH DAKOTA METAL MlNE
PRODUCTION IN 1917.

The production Of gold from min, {
ia South Dakota in 1917 was s7,4l2,O, /,
impaired with s7,46O,6+4, In 1919 an
tnat OF silver was laa,ts0 ounces, cau
pared with 2l5,2 ounces in lQiS 7,
addition $500 pounds VI ,sad va,
produced from smsltj- ,r.s sh,,ne,
o aio p.e." ..nary estimates, re
9oi'eu " unarles w. Henderson q
~ niled States Gcoio. icai Surve!
APARTMENT of the Interior.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-11

AS a sample Of American thrift We
might mention that W, ol is now :.
round one dollar a pound, yet thi
country maintains %, 100000 dogs, al
least 2O,OOO,oO Of which are utter
Worthless. These 10000, 900 brut' ;
are hereditary enemies Of the she.i
and are alone responsible f'r the H.
excusible scarcity Of the woolies in
this country.
While the tangle continues In IT,
afiairs Of the food administrator
nave always the consolation Of kn"~'
ng that spring is on the way an
must Con,s voOQW q later.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1918-01-11
/. S. WEATHER BUREAU REPORT
For Week Ending January

Cotal precipitation from Januar,
i, H'iS, to date, A
''tl pr clpIlatiOn Tor 1913 1875
otnl precipitation for 1914, 1887
,In ~, clpltarron loi 1919, 3242.
otal Ir cipitat,on Tor 1916, 1882.
Tot prep t,'ion Tor 1917 1871
FRED G.. KiRCH. Observer