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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
w. R. C. AID SOCIETY.

The w. R. c. Aid Society met on
Friday afternoon, May 20, at the home
of Mrs. Minnie Holcomb, on North
First street. Twenty members and
fifteen visitors spent most enjoy
able afternoon.
A delicious two course luncheon was
served by Mrs. Holcomb and Mrs.
Liitge. This being the regular annual
meeting for the election Of officers,
the following ladies were chosen for
the ensuing year.
Mrs. Minnie Holcomb, pres; Mrs.
Josie Blunt, Senior vice; Mrs. Margar-
ct Myers, treas; Mrs Emma Neu-
find, secy.; Mrs. Lizzie Casey, press
reporter; Mrs. Jennie Walton, man
ager; Mrs. Margaret Morton and Mrs.
Minnie Evans, assistant managers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
FOURTH-C CLASS POSTMASTER
EXAMIN ALTON,

The United States Civil Servine
Commission has announced an exam
ination to be held at California, Iowa,
on July IL, 1919, as result Of which
it is expected to make certification to
fill contemplated vacancy in the
position of fourth-class postmaster at
Loveland, and other vacancies as they
may occur at that office, unless it
shall be decided in the interests Of the
service to fill any vacancy by rein
statement. The compensation Of the
postmaster at this office was 1912 fur
the last fiscal year.
Applicants must have reached their
twenty-first birthday on the date of
the examination; with the exception,
that in State where women are de-
clared by statute to be of full age for
all purposes at eighteen years, wo-
men eighteen years of age on the date
Iof the examination will be admitted.
| Applicants must reside within the
territory supplied by the postoffies
for which the examination is an
nounced.
The examination is. open to all cili-
zens of the United States who can
comply with the requirements.
Application blanks. Form 1853, and
full information concerning the re-
quirements of the examination can be
secured from the postmaster at the
place of vacancy or from the United
States Civil Service Commission,
| Washington, D. C. q
Applications should be properly
executed and filed with the Commis-
sion at Washington, D. c., at the
earliest practicable date.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
2s9.ole TOTAL or q. s. CASUAL

If @ i
Washington, D. c., June 24.Total
casualties Of the American expedi-
tioGary forces reported to date was
announced today by the war depart
ment as 2s9,ol6, including:
Killed in action (ineluding asl lost
at seal, 33,754.
Died of wounds, 1850.
Died of disease, 23,396.
Died from accident and other causes
4,942.
Total deaths, 1862.
Wounded in action, 210,984.
Missing in action (not including
prisoners released or returned,) e.
$40.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
HARRISON COUNTY ON RIM OF
ALFALFA CUT WORM.

Worms Under Control on Many Farms
The alfalfa cut worm Of this coun-
ty has been extensively identifie in
southwest Iowa, Missouri, eastern
Kansas and eastern Nebraska. Many
farmers report them under control in
their fields.
1t seems that Harrison county is on
the rim Of the alfalfa area infested by
the cut worm. But we have plenty in
places. The worms Of Page county
were so thick in locations that road
drags were used on the highways in
an effort to crush them as they cross.
ed to other fields. The poison bran
mash given in last weeks paper and
the trench have proved most effective
in Page county's control measures
The worms seemed to be more ad-
vanced in that section than here.
Probably one Of the worst fields in
tested was on the S. H. Myers farm in
La Grange. After the second cror
was entirely eaten to the ground by
the worms they then migrated to the
pasture and oat fields on one side and
to the garden and corn field on the
other. Corn g. to inches high was
eaten to the ground. The garden was
entirely destroyed. Mr.. Myers started
war on them Monday morning and re-
ported them under control Thursday
He said II found poison bran mash
and the trench highly successful, but
it takes close hard work. It's worth
the effort"
Lester Hawk of Lincoln reports a
20 acre sweet clover field eaten to the
ground. Bert Sucker of Little Sioux
reports them there in large numbers
d. Fl. Seabury of Jackson reports
hogs as sure destruction, as they eat
them in large numbers.
Injury to corn is reported on the
Don Hunt Ray Brownell, H. E. Reid
niger and l.. c. Oviatt farms. Oliver
Mcbride reports the callers to have
strong appetites. He corralled few
for some length Of time and then
cautiously lowered leaf to one. "He
consumed it in just one minute" said
Mr.. Mcbride.
These worms are beginning to &c
into the ground, where they trans.
form into a moth which lays eggs fo,
a second brood. If weather condi
tions are right the damage may be al
great as from the first brood. II the
spring tooth harrow or disc is used OF
the alfalfa, many that have gone int
the ground will be destroyed. Thi.
will lessen chances from damage by
second brood.
1t is little far distant to predic
bat if the injury continues over the
large district mentioned above, i
you'd seem that it might make a diff
ference on the supply Of hay for mex
winter. If this should be the case al
extreme effort should be made to ex
terminate this worm. Inquiries will
be gladly received and new outbreak.
are urged to be reported at the Farm
Bureau office.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26

The Moline Tractor Will plow a.
much ground in day as any three
plow kerosene tractor, and do ii for
less money. Besides that, it will cul-
tivate your corn, cut YOUR grain. run
yonr threshar and shelter. Ora man
and the Moline can run 200 acre
l..m. l.. u. v.nctnl, Mo. Valley.
WIG.
J. A. Hayward. manager of the
Basket Store, has purchased the resi-
dence at No. 31s North Second street,
now occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. John
Athey The latter will move te
North West street.
Mrs. T. r. Deweefe, sister Of Mrs
Wilson Doty, has departed for q
months visit with. friends and rela-
tivss at Dstroit, Mich.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
WEEKLY BAND CONCERTS.

The business men have made ar
rangements for band concerts on the
streets every Wednesday evening, be-
ginning this evening. Townspeople
as well as country people are cordial
ly invited to attend these concerts on
the street, as they are given for the
benefit of all.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
Wossey.s pisInfectant

Whenever Cardinal Wolsey granted
an audience to the people, or.whep.
ever he went anywhere where he. was
apt to have to mingle with 1rrowa,
he carried an orange that had been
especially prepared for him by re.noy,
ing the pulp and putting a sLyngS
soaked with disinfectant and 9wess
smelling spices inside it.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
How Busy Man savs. Time

The busy business man no longer
need linger over such platitudes ~
'yours Of the 9th at hand" and we
are glad to be Of service to you 10 the
matter" Instead he has his tavorits
phrases numbered and flied IN sula,i
desk catalogue. and dictates his ,t'.
ters largely BY talking numbers 70 nM
stenographer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
The Fool Hen.

The lad went to the henhapse to
gather eggs. He returned witt only
two eggs and said hen was ON he
nest. He was told not to disturb the
hen, but wait for a time and Tmayhs
he could find another egg. In half
an hour he ran excitedly INFO the
house, exclaiming:. THAT fohl hen
sat on the nest until the esq was
boiling" and he held the egg up az
proof.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26

John Wilkeson has purchased the
Warner house at SOB Superior street
and will occupy the same next week.
Madams F. M. Hoyer and E. G.
Hyde went to Sioux City this morn
ing, where they will attend a two-day
session Of the Western Iowa Sunday
School Convention.
Miss Anna Norberg is home from
school duties at Schleswig.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Nelson arrived
home this morning from Tescott
Kansas, where they were called by
the death Of the latter's father.
Mrs. c. E. Buckingham and chill
dren Of Mitchell, S. D., have arrived
for visit with relatives in this city
and vicinity.
The McGavren Tractor Co. report
the sale Of the second motor cultivat-
or to Walt Latta of Logan.
Madams Anna Jennings and Gler
Sillick Of Omaha are the weeks
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. j. v. Way, or
Third street.
DR.. ]. L. Tamisiea reports the birth
Of ten pound baby boy to Mr.. and
Mrs. M. 7. Christians.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Burbank return
ed from Rockwell Tuesday where
they have been the guests of rela.
tives and friends the past week. Their
grandson and granddaughter return.
ed with them and will spend the. sum.
mer here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Sparks of Bee.
beetown are the parents of new
boy, born June 90.
The Egan store is arranging a big
bargain section at the rear Of then
store. Watch for further announce.
msnt.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
WALLACE HOMESTEAD TO BE
MEMORIAL.

The members Of the Tribe of Ben
Hur as we'll rs every admirer of the
book BenHur and its great soldier
author, General Lew Wallace, will be
gratified to learn that the old Wal
lace homestead in Charlottesville, In
diana, has been saved from being cut
up into town lots by the Society
which q quarter Of a century ago was
founded on that immortal "Tale Of
Christ" just as the beautiful acres
where General Wallace spent the
greater part Of his life and did his
literary work were about to go on the
market the Executive Committee
asked and were granted the privilege
Of buying it for $4,000. Eventually
it will become memorial to d. W.
Gerard, founder of the Tribe of Ben
Hur. and close friend and comrade
in arms Of Gen. Wallace.
Every citizen Of our community
who may be in or near Crawfords-
vile will be repSid to visit this famous
American literary and historic
shrine. Thousands stop there every
year and there is no similar spot in
the middle west more interesting to
the traveller. Guides who will ex-
plain everything may be secured by
calling at the Home Office of Ben
Hur in Charlottesville.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
HOTEL PLANS TAKING SHAPE.

At meeting Of the citizen last
night, q committee was appointed to
consult an architect in regard to
plans and Specifications. Missouri
Valley has reached the point where q
modern hotel il . necessity, and the
citizens are now organizing to see
that hotel, suitable to our needs, is
built as soon % possible.
These things are not accomplished
in 4 day, but matters are progressing
nicely in this case.
Concerted action by oil Of ~ will
accomplish the end and it 10 hoped oil
will give the project their moral sup
port. even if it is impossible to do
anything ina financial way.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
HIGH COLLARS CAUSE OF HIGH
TEMPERS. HE SAYS.

DIR. Leonard Williams, London
physician, has pronounced the theory
that high collars are the cause of
high tempers. He says he has notic-
ed Chat since women have given up
tight collars and the wearing gar
ments that give complete freedom to
the neck they have become sweeter
tempered.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
MARRIED AT LOGAN.

Logan, Ia, June 24.-Carol w.
Holeton and Meta Smith were united
in marriage by the Rev. F. K. Har-
grove of Logan. The bride and groom
will be at home at Pisgah. The
groom is q returned soldier.
Marriage license was issued to
Francis j. Kloser and Mary G. Rourke
of Missouri Valley yesterday.-World
Herald
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

local thunder showers are probable
in the early days Of the week; gener-
ally fair thereafter. Temperature
will average above normal.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
PAY COMPLIMENTS TO PIERCE
Homestead Editor Now Getting His
From Returned Soldiers.

Jim Pierce Of the Iowa Homestead
will reap the whirlwind from what he
has sown in nsIowa and other states
during the recent war. just how any
old man would care to go through life
opposing anything and everything ne
cannot use, and then come to the
brink Of the grave with a reputation
or suspicion Of disloyalty to his coun-
try, is unaccountable except on The
theory Of mental alteration, or words
to that effect.
{ A sample of the attention now be-
ing given old Jim Pierce by some Of
the returned soldiers is contained in
the following special recently printed
in the Des Moines Register:
"Council Bluffs, Ia, June 3.--Spe-
cial: At the first meeting Of the
Rainbow Post, American Legion, held
here since the return Of Company L
from France and Germany, last night,
Col. Matt Tinley, addressing the
members assembled in the armory,
said:
"'If the boys of the One Hundred
Sixty-eighth could have marched into
Des Moines just after the battle of
Chateau Thierry, where they saw
their comrades falling dead and dy-
ing, and those others of the 1,4OO that
stopped the bullets Of the Germans
that day, and could have seen copy
Of the special Pottawattamie county
edition of the Iowa Homestead, by
night there wouldn't have been left
standing timber of steel of the
Homestead building. The reason the
war was won was because the Ameri-
cans were backed by the people at
home.'
Another Odorous Charge.
Old Jim Pierce's name is connected
with the trial Of damage case
brought in Cedar county by some men
who allege they were injured by cer-
tain ones who were trying to uphold
the government and war affairs in
that county, presumably rs part Of
the council Of defense, and thus had
to "treat" these alleged slackers in
the only way possible to make them
walk American. Usually attorneys
could not be secured to act in cases
Of this sort, the shame Of it all de-
terring them, but in this Cedar county
case testimony wSs introduced in
change of venue proceedings indicat-
ing that old Jim Pierce directed the
claimants for damages to legal coun-
sci, and it may come out that he has
done more than this.
Newspaper men who have been
patriotic Americans all through this
war, and have sacrificed so much Of
work and are still being ground by
the worry Of it all, will help apollo
gize for having in the publishing busi-
ness man like old Jim Pierce, whose
loyalty was so much questioned that
his resignation from the state council
of defense was demanded. Whenever
Col. Tinley, hero of the famous One
Hundred Sixty-eighth, has to stand
out and point the accusing fingers of
the dead soldier boys at this old man
of the Homestead, the effect will be
to put him into the pages Of history
where not even Abolshevik followers
will care to honor him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
Wallace. Cox and Herman Antrim
returned from overseas last evening

Wallace. Cox and Herman Antrim
returned from overseas last evening.
Miss Frances Dessert entertained
the IN. H." Club at her home on
Third street last evening.
Miss Fay Becker has accepted a
position with the Shafer Drug Co,
assuming her new duties this morn
ing.
: Mason 6 Morehouse are unloading
a complete Case threshing outfit to-
day, which goes to Nicholson and
Northrup Of Beebeetown. ae
Better order that Cushman Binder
Engine now. They are mighty hard
to get, and you may need one badly
for harvest. We are selling lot 81
them. McGavren Tractor Co.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26

Glen Sillick Of Omaha, former
resident Of this city, is surely having
tough luck at the hands of auto
thieves. Last Fourth of July his auto
was stolen, and on Friday evening,
June goth, he lost another car.
The mere fact that many other i'm
provements are discussed and much
needed in our city, it may be we'll to
mention that if we wish to accom-
plish that which is most needed, we
had best open our pocketbooks and
go to it, in place Of trying to make
one improvement appear more need
full than the other.
Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Jones came
over from Fremont Saturday morn
ing to attend the days session Of the
Union Farmers Club, at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Doty. They re-
turned home on Sunday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26

RIVERVIEW FARMERS CLUB.
The Riverview Farmers Club met
with Mr.. and Mrs.. Joe currie and
family.
President and vice president being
absent, Mr.. Reser was called to the
chair.
Morning session opened with song
by the Club, with Mrs Frank McGav-
ren at her old place at the piano.
Minutes of May meeting read and
approved. Readings by Mrs. Broth
ers, model kitchen; Mr.. Shelton, the
cooperative family. After the dis
cussion of the readings the hostess
announced dinner and Club adjourne-
ed to enjoy the social hour and the
good things the hostess had prepared
to eat.
The afternoon program was open
ed by music by Miss Currie; recita-
ton, Doris Withrow; song, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank McGavren; recitation,
Florence Dray; reading, Joyce Skel-
ton; talk, Miss Ganderson; music the
Dotys; reading, Lois Reel.
Questions were then taken up.
Question 1. Could not the farmers
form an organization to help shorten
the route from producer to consumer
in the things we raise and cut out the
middlemen in things that we buy?
Answer. We believe in organiza-
ton and cooperation, but we do not
know to what extent the middlemen
can be eliminated.
On account of the lateness of the
hour the other question was laid
over for another time.
| The secretary read communication
from the secretary of the Farmer
Clubs Picnic Association, asking the
Riverview Club to send delegates to
Logan June 2s, 1919, to meet with
delegates from other Clubs to arrange
program for the Farmers Clubs pic
mic.
President appointed Mr.. Doty and
Mr.. Thompson as delegates.
The secretary also had letter from
the mother of the little French girl
the Club is aiding. Mrs. Deur was
kind enough to translate the letter
for the Club.
Question committee Of August:
, Mrs. Thompson, Mr.. Currie, Mrs.
Reel.
Program for July as follows:
Song, Club; reading, Mr.. Reeser
Mr.. Reel, Mrs. Atherton, Mrs. Stew
ems; song, Mr.. and Mrs. McGavren;
talk, Miss Gunderson; song Ethel Do
| ty; recitation, Elsie Ward; song, Mr..
and Mrs. Reel.
Question 1. Is it not better to
rent for one year at time for both
Landlord and tenant than for term
of years? Ref. tosW. w. Reeser.
Question 2. Should our merchant
marine be owned and operated by the
government or private capital? Ref.
to R. kirkland.
Visitors present who helped to
make the day both pleasant and pri.
fitable were our county agent, Mr.
Allison, and wife, and Miss Gunder.
son of Council Bluffs; Mr.. and Mrs
Weber, Doris Withrow.
Club adjourned to meet the second
Saturday in July with Mr.. and Mrs
Jasen.
Mr.. w. W. Reser, Pres. pro tenn
Mrs. R. Kirkland, Secy.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
MORE INSECT TROUBLE AND
FUNGUS DISEASES.

"There are more kinds and numbers
Of insect pests this spring than we
have had for many years." is the cur
rent report received from many Sec
tions Of the county.
The "potato bugs" or the Colorado
potato beetles, are appearing in many
potato patches in large enough num-
bers to cause much damage. This fell
low can be almost entirely controlled
by early spraying. After the vines
are once infested the beetles are much
harder to exterminate, but .desturc-
tive injuries may be stopped by the
use Of poison sprays.
Weather conditions have been good
for the development of potato blight.
This can also be controlled by four or
five sprays applied every two weeks,
especially during these damp, muggy
days.
The following spray formula will
control the bugs:
3 lbs. lead arsenate or one and one
half lbs. lead arsenate paste or one
half lb. Paris Green with so gallons
of water.
The Bordeaus mixture will control
the blight The poison may be added
to this and one spray will control
both injuries. The Farm Bureau Of
flee will gladly receive any further
inquiries.
If reports from the potato fields of
the north are correct, it might be well
to take some intensive care Of the
small potato fields here. It is said
that the beetles are doing extensive
damage in Minnesota.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
SECOND HAND BINDERS
FOR SALE.

One John Deere 7-foot cut. 2 years
old.
One Deering 6-foot cut, 2 years old.
I. G. Vincent, Mo. Valley.
wJ26. !.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-06-26
OLD SETTLERS. DAY.

s6th annual meeting Of Harrison
county Pioneers and Old Settlers, at
Magnolia, Thursday, Aug. 2sth.
n. 8. Lawrence, Pres. x
a. =. Tyrando, sscy.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-01-17
LOCAL CHEESE FACTORIES
WIN PRIZES IN CONTEST

Bose. Jan. I3.-The Dairy Pro.
daets Scoring Contest held during the
year has helped to improve the quail
ty Of the butter and cheese made IN
the state. The Dairy Products spe-
etaiist Who scored these NJ the state
far stated that the Idaho cheese ex-
hlbited would stand second 20 mons
he had seen In the vest. and the
highest butter scored gG-a score
very much 20 be enyisd Al all times.
There we're AZ samples of butter and
ss samples OF choose entered In the
eonteats-this Ia a good showing
considering the unusual conditions
existing during the var perlad. ne.
ceas'tatlng the eliminating Of many
desirable activities because Of the
shortage Of labor
The Mutual Creamery Cos factory
NJ Georgetown with - average scors
OF 9z.7e per csnt. won third prize.
Nafs acid testing outfit. The aams
eompany's factory vt Paris. wlth 81
average score OF 927i per cent. wof
fourth prize. = cheese trier
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1919-01-17
BEAR LAKE Law MAKERS
ON GOOD COMMITTEES.

On the standing committees In the
senate. Senator Hart was given MEM
bership on the following: Educa-
tions, Agriculture and Journal. The
sepator is we'll qualified to serve on
the two first named. as his life has
been devoted to farm and school
work. All bills in any way affecting
the educational interests of the state
will be considered by the committee
on Education.
In the house, Representative Hon
was placed on the following commit
tees: Live Stock. Privileges and
Elections, Roads. Bridges and Fer
ries. The second named is an i'm.
portant committee, as all proposed
changes in the election laws Of the
state will be referred to that com
mittee. Il 10 quite likely that bill
Will be introduced providing for rad
ical changes in the primary election
law, which will cause the COMMITTEES
on privileges and elections TO spen'
considerable time In considering.