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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21

Charles City---There was not single
burial In the cemetery here during the
month OF June The sexton has been
here eleven years, and he reports this
as the first month In that time with.
out one burial.
Sioux City--TW enty-twe miles OF
Woodbury. county's primary road sys-
TEN viii be paved next year, TIL 4
tenn will be paved next year II was
decided AT the meeting of the board
OF supervisors. Plans for the project
are being drawn and II Is hoped to
award the contrae, this fall,
WaverIy--The Iowa Sugar company.
owner of the beet sugar plant at Wa
verify. has been reorganized, and next
year the half million dollar plant viii
be opened This plant has been closed
for five years. II Is planned to con-
sumo the product OF 5000 acres OF
land, and the annual output of sugar
is estimated at 100000 pounds.
West urion---The inland village u
Alpha, sixteen miles northwest or here
In Fayette county, viii establish a
Danh Win lWb StOChHoluerS anu IL cap
ital of $4,000 The lot is to be pur-
chased and the organization completed
this week, the\ contract for the build
Ing having been already let This Will
make the twenty seventh bank in Fay
cite county.
Sac City-A special election will be
held in Sac City August Ia, To decide
whether the school district shall issue
100000 in bonds for the purpose OF
building. furnishing. and equipping d
new school house and buying the nee
essary ground for the site of 1t. This
election has been called by the board
of directors after the necessary petit
ton of the voters of the district was
filed.
MISUNDERSTANDING was begun this
week on sales barn for the Benton
County Pure Bred Stock Association
and the farmers of the county. 1t will
be in the southwest corner OF the fail
grounds. The building will be mos
modern in equipment and will be heat
ed for use late fall and winter The
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
FIRST DRAFTEE KILLED.
Reuben Peterson, of Boone County
Meets Death At CobIenz,

Boone, July 21.-Boone county's first
draftee. Reuben Peterson. has made
the supreme sacrifice.
According to the word which has
just reached Mr.. and Mrs. John An
derson, of this city. Peterson was at
Coblenz. Germany. He was stationed
in a large building and had occasion
to go up the fourth floor While there.
he stepped into an open stairway. the
rooms being dark. and fell four floors
and life was instantly crushed out.
The war department Immediately no
titled the parents and widow at Day
ton apd all are Frustrated.
Peterson was No. 25s in the first
draft and he went right into the SER
vice. Peterson had been a resident Of
Boone for some time, coming down
here from Dayton. He was the play
er at the Princess theater. having
charge Of their musical programs.
When called to give up his work here
he sent his bride back to their former
home in Dayton and went across the
ocean. He survived the war and was
in the army of occupation. ..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
FtREMEN ASK INCREASE.
Thirty Dollar Raise Sought BY Cedar
RAPIDS Fire Fighters.

Cedar Rapids, July obtaining the
steady increase in cost Of food, clo-
thing and daily necessities. the Cedar
Rapids f1remen have applied to the
chamber Of commerce for approval OF
their request for an increase In COM
pensation. They ask $50 a month more
pay than they are right now receiving
This appeal, of approved. will even
tually be carried to the city council
for action. al.
The ground on which the firemen
ask more pay is contained in petit
ton accompanied by figures illustrat-
ing the difference in compensation be-
tween Cedar Rapids and other Iowa
cities as compared to total population.
The advance in. the price Of uniforms
and equipment as compared to pre-
vious years is also shown.
A special committee of the caamoer
of commerce, comprised of Senator w.
G, Haskell, Milo Whipple, w. J. COR
man.. Glenn NJ. Averill and e. 10. VIII
cox, has been appointed to investigate
the claim. They will meet this after
moon. when it is expected several
members Of the fire department Will
be present to support their argument
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
MORE MONEY IN PRIZES AT IOWA
STATE FAIR THAN EVER
BEFORE.
/ MORE THAN $4,000
TO PRIZE WINNERS
Annual Exposition to Open Aug. 20
and Close Aug. 2e-This Years
"show" to Be "vietory Fair"-War
Relics One Of Featured Attractions
Race Program Attractive.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
- Des Moines. July 21:-Iowa's annual
state Sair and exposition. which has
long since established itself as "the
greatest fair in the greatest agricul-
turai region in the world" Is only four
weeks away, The big fair will open
ON Aug. 20 this year with the first two
days preparation days and the full
program starting on Friday. Aug. 90
Every day thereafter will be a special
day up to the closing program on the
afternoon of Aug. %.
For the first time In the history OF
the fair more than $4,000 is, offered
in premiums. The total premiums
hung up by the state fair manage
ment amount to s10s,s11. This amount
will be supplemented by many addi-
tional prizes such as scholarships
. cups. medals, special ribbons and
similar offerings. Last year the
! premiums touched the high mark. up
4 to that time totaling $95, 1907.
= Division In Prize Money
Among the big offerings are the
following: Cattle. s27,ss1; horses
s20.354 speed events, 1855: agricul-
ture, s10.313: swine, 1885,. sheep
s4.571; horticulture. 1854; f1oricul-
ture. s1.s7s; poultry. s2,ss1.
An immense machinery exhibit is
being assembled including a massive
display Of trucks, tractors. auto
mobiles and all kinds Of farm imple-
ments. While no airplane display has
been booked as yet, the Herring Motor
Company has completed arrangements
to have several Curtis planes on the
grounds to take passengers on JOY
rides thru the clouds which promises
TO be popular pastime.
Feature War Relic Exhibit.
One Of the features Of the fair this
year will be an unusually large\ wal
relic exhibit collected by the govern
ment and sent out from Washington
ARRANGEMENTS are being made to put
this on In the area under the amphi-
: theater.
The fair management Is now COM
plotting improvements to-the grounds
which include a new entrance al
Thirtieth and University avenues, an
aviation field and a new parking field
for automobiles. The exposition build
ing is being worked over so that it will
look like q new building. New ap-
proaches and walks are being built to
IT, new roof has been put on. the
interior booths rebuilt and all painted
white while a lattice work constructed
over the booths will add to the APP
pearance OF the building.
Commemorative Return Of Peace.
This years fair will be known az
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
Iowa Professor Resigns.

Special to Times Republican.
Iowa City. July 21.-Prof. Stuart
Hobbs SimsN associate professor Of
mechanics, descriptive geometry and
drawing, at Iowa University, has re-
signed. TO become head Of the depart
ment Of civil engineering at the Oregon
College OF Mechanical Arts. at Cor
Wallis. Ore. He will go to mis- new POS:
in September. Professor Sims came to
Iowa University to fill his present post
in 1914. He won his B. S. in civil engi-
neering at the University OF Michigan
in 1908. His successor has not been
named. The departing educator is a
member Of the Kappa Sigma fraternity
at Iowa University, and has been con-
spicuous and active in many faculty
and student enterprises. The Estate
board Of education will meet here July
90. and may then name his successor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
Tobacco Habit
Dangerous

says Doctor Conner. formerly OF Johns
Hopkins hospital. Thousands OF men
suffering from fatal diseases would be
in perfect health to-day were II not
for the deadly drug Nicotine. Stop the
habit now before it's too late. It's a
simple process TO rid yourself of tho
tobacco habit An any form. Just go to
anyup- to- date drug store and get some
Nicotol tablets: take them as directed
and 10; the pernicious habit quickly
vanIshes. Druggists refund the money
if they fail. BE sure to read large and
interesting announcement by Doctor
Conner soon to appear in this paper.
1t tells OF the danger OF nicotine pois-
oning and how to avoid II. In the
meantime try Nicotoi tablets; you will
be surprised at the result
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
NEWELL NOT At newton.
pes Moines Patroln,an Reported Ar
rested Not Located.

Newton, July 21.-State agents from
Des Moines were in Newton Friday in
an effort to locate Patrolman L./V.
Newell, Of the Des Moines police force.
Newell was thought to have been here,
and in fact was few days ago but
investigation disclosed the fact that he
had gone to. some other place in the
state State agents with local author
tiles even went to Sully to locate him
but he was not to be found.
1T had been reported in Des Moines
that Newell had been arrested here
and would be taken to Des Moines.
Patrolman Newell, with police Ser
seans Guy Neiso. were charged by the
federal authorities with stealing TWEEN
ty cases of whisky. valued at approx
imately $500 from the farm Of w. z.
Garvin, at Van Meter.
Patrolman Newell has relatives re-
siding in Jasper county and he had
been visiting them some few days ago
but by the time the state agents ar
rived here Ito pick him up he had
gone to other parts of the state.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
AFTER FEDERAL BUILDING.
Hampton To Get 100000 For Postof
fee II Congress Passes Bill.

Special to Times Republican.
Hampton. July 21,-This city will get
fine government post office building
if bin now before congress shall be-
come law.
Congressman Burton E. Sweet has
introduced bill providing for the
amount Of 100000 with which to &C
quire a suitable site and for the erec-
ton of federal building.
The business Of the post office here
has steadily grown for several years.
This by the natural growth Of the city
and country business. and more SO by
the remarkable increase Of the bust
ness of the Ferris nurseries. the Bare
Poultry Company, and several other
firms that do large postal business.
Larger quarters are badly needed at
the post office to accommodate the city
business and that. Of the six rural car
riers. Several good sites are available
for such building.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
YOUTHS PASS BOGUS CHECKS.
Forae Name Of Prominent Hartw'ek
Man to Secure $3.50.

.
Special to Times Republican.
Hartwick, July 21.-Evidently the
crooks are not all in jail THURSDAY
two young men came into town and
presented a check for $3.50 to f. D.
Bassett. Mr.. Bassett, after taking -.
$50 for articles purchased, gave
them the balance in money. The check
was signed Alfonso DeMeyer and
shortly after cashing it Mr.. Bassett
became suspicious and called Mr.. De-
Meyer on the telephone and found that
no check had been given that day.
Search was begun at once and sur
rounding towns notified but the
young men have not been located.
The young men walked into town
from the east and met Mr.. DeMeyer's
young son on the road. They asked
him for his fathers name and also II
he had money in the Farmers Savings
Bank at Hartwick. The young men
were about IS years old and well
dressed. r
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
NEW WAR STAMP REGULATION.
May Secure Money on Registered
Stamps at Any Office.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. July 21-One of the
strict registration rules for war saw
ings stamps has been changed. Per-
sons who bought and had stamps
registered in one city now may redeem
them in another Blanks for use to
redeem stamps at postoffices other
than where purchased have been re-
viewed at all offices.
On application Of the owner of war
savings stamps payment is now made
by mail. This is expected to result
in the negotiation Of all war savings
stamps sold. Registered stamps. OF
lost or stolen, are replaced. The form
er regulations proved announcement at
times. as stamps could be cashed only
in the city where originally bought.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21

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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21

but not until Mrs. Waters had nearly
torn the shirt from his back She fol-
lowed him until he got over fence
where she could not follow him furth-
er. The purse was found where he
dropped il in making his get
with it's contents, Il diamond ring and
twenty dollars-all safe
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
Increased Egg Production.

DEBORAH, July 2l.-The assessors re-
ports for the egg production OF the
last year show an increase Of 6O.2SO
dozen over the year before. There
were 2S7,2OO hens in the county that
laid 1,OS9,333 dozens OF eggs.
Washington township was the ban
ner township. followed by Bloomfield
and Hespcr.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
Court Costs $500.

Muscatine, July 21.-It cost Musca-
tine county s5.ss2.2s last year to main
tain its criminal department. This
does not include the expenses OF the
coronars office nor the salaries Of the
sheriff and his deputy. The figures
are brought out in connection with the
annual report filed by Auditor Fred w.
Johnston with the county clerk as re-
quired under the new law passed by
the last legislature.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
Champion Woodchuck Hunter.

Waukon, July 2l.-Master Glenn
Melschor brought to the auditors office
forty one woodchuck scalps. He is
only ten years of age and captured
them without any weapon other, than
club. On his return home he in
vested the, money in Springfield
rifle.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21

Victory Fair'' and win commsmer&s.
the return Of peace after four and
half years of war II will also COM
memorate sixty five years OF effort In
building up this great annual event
as this In the sixty-fifth exposition
held In the state.
The big night show In front OF the
amphitheater this year is to be the
battle OF. Chateau Thierry reproduced
by means of fireworks. This battle In
which Iowa troops played such a
heroic part Is recognized as the turn
ing point In the world's~war. Three
hundred people will take part In the
cast and 1t is probable that some OF
the Iowa men who took part in the
real battle will assist In staging this
show.
Big Racing Program.
There viii be automobile races for
two days. the opening day, Friday.
Aug. %. being given over to these
events and the closing day, Aug. 20.
These will be conducted under the
auspices of the International Motor
Contest Association.
The best horse racing program seen
here in years and one Of the best ever
put on in the middle west will be
raced each afternoon except Sunday
and the two afternoons given over to
auto racing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
1hua,. Victim Show. PLUCK.

Anamosa, July 21.--A thief attempt
ed to rob the camp Of Thomas Wat
tiers on the Wapsie, but was discovered
~ Mrs. Waters. Just as he was leav-
ing the sleeping tent with her purse.
Attic the robber was q. husky fellow.
Mrs. Waters was courageous, enough
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21

laid across the end of the boat and it
tipped into the water, letting them
down. Only for their father being
close by and hearing the noise. they
would probably hive drowned before
help could have reached them.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
Narrowly Escape Drownina.

Waukon. July 21.--Two children Of
the Frank Gotta family nearly drowned
while In their fathers clam boat They
stepped up on the mule that was
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-07-21
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Bisbee daily review., 1919-08-15
'CENTENAR|AN
 WOMAN DIES
 IN TOMBSTONE

Lola Dolores, known to everyone in Tombstone as Granny" Tombstone centenarian, having celebrated her tooth anniversary on March IT of this year, passed away yesterday Death came at 11:30 o'clock, following a period of 24 hours unconsciousness, caused by no illness. the functions of the body merely ceasing to perform their duties, and the aged pioneer passed away as if in sleep.
 With the passing of Granny" there could be written a history, dat ing back to the early Spanish con quests of Mexico. She later came to the states, which was then part of the Gadsden purchase, and was one of the earliest settlers in Cochise county, going to Tombstone where she had re- sided ever since. She lived to see four generations of offspring, leaving a daughter, Mrs. Claudio Lares, with whom she had resided in her past quarter century of existence, and nu- merous grandchildren and great grandchildren, many of whom reside in Tombstone and other parts of the state.
 During her last quarter century the aged woman had never seen an i'll day in her life, although she had gradually been growing weaker, and due to the loss of her palate a nun Ter of years ago she could not talk, but still retaining her eyesight, could be seen walking about the streets of the city, either to do her shopping or visiting friends. She steadfastly up to her. last days refused to accept as- sistance from her daughter or rela- tives. earning money by the sale of fancy Spanish drawn work, which she fashioned by her own hands.
 The funeral will be held this aft ernoon.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-08-15
Italian Residents of Bisbee Mourn Loss
 Of S7OO; Bogus Stock Artist the Cause

Bisbee Italian residents are minus over $700 today as the result of the operation of an alleged clever bogus stock artist of Roman nationality who found business brisk when here a week ago.
 The man, who gave the name of John Tassi. was placed under arrest yesterday in Clifton by Sheriff A. H. Slaughter of GreenIee county on the complaint of Clifton victim. He Is said to have disposed of over $500 worth Of his stock in that place.
 Tassfs game was barred here by a fellow Italian who was working with him on a IS per cent basis and who. failing to get the 15 per cent, went to the police with his tale of woe, On the complaint of Charles Perarei, Naco Water company em- ploye who was 50 share buyer, Judge James Allison issued a war rant for Tassi's arrest. The justice
Bisbee daily review., 1919-08-15
Athletes of Bisbee And Douglas Y to
 Stage Water Meet

kn interclass water and gymnas- ium meet will be held early in Octo- Der between the Y. M. A. athletes of Bisbee and Douglas.
 This was the announcement yester- day of Earl V. Thompson, boys sec retary at the local Y. Arrange ments for the competition were com pleted Wednesday on the occasion of Mir. Thompson's visit to Douglas where he was in conference with Earle C. Maste, boys secretary Of the Shelter City 'Y."
 It was tentatively agreed that the water events would be held in the Douglas Y tank on October s, and that the, indoor track meet take place in the Bisbee Y gym.
 Bisbee has some promising young fish for the acquatic events, pro1ni- nent among them being Leo Medoco- vich, II year old tank expert, who will make Douglas best look to their laurels.
 This will be the first general com petition between the boys of the two cities in many moons and rivalry IS already rife
Bisbee daily review., 1919-08-15
First Barrage of 15OOO Cans Vegetables Arrives in Bisbee Today to Help War on
 High Cost Living; Bacon Coming Later

business that has kept his office sub merged the past few days, so MT Wilbert and Mayor Erickson announc- ed last night.
 It was also announced that rebates will be given on the difference in the price lists, at the time the goods are delivered
 Mayor Erickson estimated last night that nearly $10,000 worth of provisions have been ordered by Bisbeeites. He was disappointed in being unable to get a line on the bacon shipment, de claring that no response had been re- eeived to his many wire queries.
 Mir. Wilber reported another land office business yesterday on the food orders
 Comparatively few orders were booked at the postoffice. Postmaster Bailey stated that in the majority of applicants, case order, which is the minimum to be shipped by parcel post, was considered too much. He record ed a number of orders, however, amounting to several hundred dollars.
 The postoffice will continue to book orders until Monday Only a small percentage of the variety of foods on which prices were furnished, by the government Wednesday have been found available at Fl Paso.
Bisbee daily review., 1919-08-15

Uncle Sam's attack upon the high cost of living in Bisbee will open to- day with a barrage of 15,000 cans of vegetables that win shoot in from Fl Paso.
 Mayor Erickson was informed last night by wire from the war surplus supply chief in that city, Capt. A. L.. Finger, that the long awaited carload of canned stuff for which Bisbeeites have been Nmbling over each other to order this week, was on it's way. No definite information as to the car load of bacon has been received, how ever.
 The following food lineup is assured to Bisbee. according to the El Paso wire:
 5O4O 2-pound cans stringless beans, at cents.
 5O4O 2-pound cans sweet corn, at 9 cants. H
 5O40 2-pound cans peas, at g cents.
 1920 21a>pound cans tomatoes at g cents.
 4560 3-pound cans tomatoes at Il cents.
 Bisbee folk who have placed their orders for this food will be accommo- dated as soon as R. J. Wilbert is able to tabulate and check up the. flood of
Bisbee daily review., 1919-08-15
TREATY PROBERS
 II HEAR WILSON
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 three of them advisors at Versailles, who resigned, it has been reported, because they disagreed with delga- tions of the conference regarding Shantung and Russia. They are E. T. Williams, s. K. Hornbeck and Wm. c. Bullitt The others summoned are John c. Ferguson and Thomas F. Mil Hard, suggested as authorities on Far Eastern affairs.
 Dividing nine to eight, the commit tee rejected a motion to question also Gen. Tasker H. Bliss Col. E. M. House and Henry White, who with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing, made up the American peace commission proper. It was said afterward that the action with regard to Colonel House, might be reconsidered should mem bers fail to get from President Wilson the information they desire about the League of Nations negotiations.