davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
REMINGTON.KIRCH.

Mr.. Ivor Remington of Mondamin,
Ia, and Miss Ella Kirch of this city,
slipped quietly away from their many
friends Friday morning, Nov. 28th,
and were united in marriage at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. AFFORD,
Omaha, Neb.
The bride was beautifully gowned
in white satin georgette, and carried
bouquet of brides roses. Miss
Kirch is an accomplished young lady
Of This city, being manager of the
Remington store until recently, when
she accepted 4 position al cashier at
the Gilmore grocery Mr. Reming-
ton is one Of Mondamin's prominent
business men, being in the real estate
business. Mr. Remington left Satur-
day evening for Colorado Springs,
where he will prepare home and
locate an office, where he will con-
tinue in the real estate business. He
will return for his bride, who is stay
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
B. Purcell, March 1st.
Their friends wish them all the joys
and happiness that such a union
should bring. They will be at home
to their friends in Colorado Springs
about Dec. 10th.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
CALHOUN ITEMS.

A short program at Calhoun school
house Wednesday afternoon by the
scholars, which will be followed by a
two days vacation.
Mrs. John Beckwith and children
of Holsteen will spend Thanksgiving
at the parental Samuel Runkles home.
James Scoe is home for Thanksgiv-
ing from his school work at Kennard.
/ Arthur Smith has corn shelters at
his farm. He is shelling and market
ing his sumer's corn crop.
The sick folks at Arthur Smiths
are all better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Skinner of
Grabill spent Sunday at the M. w.
Skinner home in Calhoun.
Z Judson Layton Of Modale was bur-
led in Calhoun cemetery Friday.
The Center school closes for a
weeks vacation.
Mrs. Charlotte Piercy spent Friday
might the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Clinkenbeard, and attended the teach
ers' meeting in Mo. Valley Saturday
Mrs. Clyde Nelson, who lives west
Of Calhoun, died at her home Mon
day, and was buried in Magnolia
cemetery Wednesday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
JOIN THE AMERICAN LEGION.

Returned soldiers, sailors and ma
rines, do you stand for one hundred
per cent Americanism If you do,
you will, have an opportunity to put
into action your PRINCIPLES The Ju-
kus Mueller Chapter Of the American
Legion has been organized at Mis-
souri, Valley. and all men who served
honorably in the American forces are
eligible to membership. There is
nearly three hundred service men in
this vicinity. They can make them
selves real factor by getting be-
hind the Legion and upholding it's All
American principles. The 1. w. W.s
have threatened to drive the Legion
out. The attacks on the parading
veterans on Armistice day was ev!-
dence that they intend more than
threats. Four million ex-service men
are not an easy bunch to bluff. But
unless we get together and work as
body, we can accomplish little
In convention at Minneapolis the
Legion set forth their principles of
be!ief, and the course they intend to
pursue. There was no pussy-footing;
they declared for pure Americanism
with law and order. The following
is digest of the acts of the conven-
ticn.
Declared for universal military
training under civil authority, but
without compulsory military service
in time of peace"
Prohibited Legion official from
running for or holding any public
office"
Established a woman's auxiliary
restricted to mothers, wives, sisters,
and daughters of Legion members"
"Created national committee on
legislation with headquarters at
Washington, D. c., to work for legis-
lation advocated by the Legion"
Demanded deportation of Victor
Berger from U. S."
The Legion was endorsed by the
Grand Army of the Republic, and is
supported by every blooded Ameri-
can in the country.
There is no place in America for
the Red flag. Let's get behind the
flag that stands for loyalty, law and
Ordfy
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
MODALE ITEMS

Mr.. and Mrs. R. S. Sassaman are
spending Thanksgiving in Wichita,
Kansas, with Mr.. Sassaman's parents.
Mrs. Art Schulmeister is assisting
in the bank during Mr.. Sassaman's
absence.
At the annual election of the Red
Cross the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Chair
man, Horace Fensler; vice chairman,
G. A. Rigg; secy-treas., Mrs. Sassa-
man. Directors for years: Mrs.
Long C. A. Fountain, Henry Han
sen. Jr.
Mrs. W.. L. Richardson spent. Sat
urday and Sunday. in Council Bluffs
with her sister, Mrs. Grant Angus
tine, and family.
Miss Rena sproul began teaching
the Coulthard school Monday. sue
ceeding Mrs. Margaret Withrow-
Smith.
The w. C. T. U. held its regular
monthly meeting Tuesday, with the
president, Mrs. Mort Dickinson. Next
meeting will be held at the home OF
Mrs. .Olmstead.
The Eastern Star will hold spec
ial meeting Tuesday, Dec. 2, for in
itiatory work.
Three of our High school teachers
have resigned to accept better pay
ing positions elsewhere.
D. A. Richardson attended the
Shriners' meeting in Omaha Friday
night.
Mrs. Chas. Long attended the an.
nual meeting of the American Rec
Cross in Council Bluffs Wednesday.
rs
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
COMMUNICATION.

| Los Angeles, Calf, Nov. %, 1919.
Friend Rush:
supposed you will be somewhat
surprised to hear from me, but since
l have been out hesa in a jam. am
afraid my many frie.ids >nsay think
that l have joined the ranks Of the
crooks and criminals, which l have
not done, far be it from such.
The facts of the case are that while
l was at Cheyenne / was engaged in
the transfer business. When
bought the business l retained in my
employ the young man who was driv-
ing the truck, and he came into our
home as boarder.
Later l sold out and we drove his
car through to Missouri Valley, from
there we came to Los Angeles, part
of the way by car and the balance by
rail.
After reaching Los Angeles we
rented house, and some time later
the young man drove an automobile
up and stored it in our garage. At
the time, he told me he had purchased
the car. About a week later he sug-
gested that we drive to San Diego
over Sunday, and of course we went.
On Monday, instead of starting
back home as we thought he would,
he stayed and said he was going to
dispose of his car. 1t was while do
ing this that he was arrested and of
course being with him, was also
jugged.
Getting into the clutches of the law
is one thing, and getting out is an
other story, a fact which can verify
from personal experience.
To make long story short, we
showed that we had no knowledge of
the car being stolen, nor in any way
helped to steal it, and of course they
tried to hold me on some charge;
therefore, they made the charge Of
receiving stolen property"
Through lack of any evidence to
substantiate this charge, they dis
missed the case
Even as it stands, it has cost me
nearly one thousand dollars in mon.
ey, besides what it has cost in humilia-
tion and heartaches.
One of the most important things
in my favor, was the large number Of
letters sent from Mo. Valley, showing
my former standing in the communi-
ty. 1t is to the writers Of these silent
witnesses that l want to express my
sincere thanks, trusting that at some,
future time may be able to return
the favor. please do not miscon-
strua this to i}ffSan that | ever wai4t
them caught in the predicament in
which | was.)
In conclusion, there is one thing !
wish to impress upon you, and that is
Beware of the stranger in the home"
If you can find space for this,
please publish it, as / want to ac-
knowledge appreciation for all favors
granted me.
Yours truly,
George Schlagenhauff.
1913 W. 23d st.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04

Mr. and Mrs. Leo Critchfield and
daughter, of North Flatte, Neb., are
here for visit with relatives and
friends.
The front for the new boiler at the
light plant arrived today, and force
of men will be put to work at cncc
completing the installation.
Mrs. II. A. Newton, who was re-
Gently brought back from Omaha fol-
lowing on operation for gall stones,
is reported very i'll at the home of her
sister, Mrs j. II. Cox.
w. w. Foote returned from Kan
sas City this morning, where he has
been attending convention of Presto
Light dealers.
S. e. Purcell and Sam Paulson were
Omaha passengers tkis morning.
Mrs. Dan Woodruff is spending the
day at Council Bluffs.
Chas. r. Stout was an Omaha bust
ness visitor this morning.
J. p. Martin attended to business
matters in Onawa today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Noxon and
Miss Grace Owens were Omaha vis-
itcrs today. {
j. p. Egan was business passcn-
ger to Council Bluffs this morning.
L. L. Craig went to Plattsmouth
Neb., on business today.
Mrs. N. NJ. Spencer is the guest Of
relatives in Council Bluffs today.
Mrs. L. L. Craig is visiting friends
at Omaha today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
METHODIST NOTES.

The Ladies' Aid of Modale plan to
hold a Bazaar and Supper in the Ma
sonic hall next Friday evening, Dec.
IL. Come. buy and eat. and enjoy a
social evening.
Offering in Sunday, school next
Sunday for Armenia and White Cross
Day in the church service. Adult
membership one dollar; children 25c
Everyone plan to become member,
and help good cause.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Preaching at 7:30 p. m. Subject,
Goods Providences" illustrated in the
life of Joseph.
Evangelistic service. Everyone in
vited
The First Quarterly Conference at
Modale Wednesday, Dec. II, 2:30 p.
m. Members and friends hand con-
tributions by that date.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
Colwell, Lewis Z.
Dixon Mrs. Otis.
EARLY, Clarence.
Jones, Mrs. s. E..
Mahan, Mrs. G. G.
Meats, P.
Watkins, Ross. &.
T. L. Finley, Postmaster.
ADVERTISED LETTERs
T. L. Finley, Postmaster.

Grinnell & Creighton colleges have
been closed on account of the fuel
shortage.
Mr.. E.. L. Bales and wife spent
Thanksgiving with Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Hardin. Mr.. Bales is the Skinner
Packing Company's genial stock
salesman in this community.
Harry Tracy returned this morn
ing from visit with friends at Tip
ton, 10.
Pat Danks, who has spent the
last few months in this country with
his brother, VIM. banks, left Satur-
day for California.
Earl Hardin shipped five cars Of
stock to Chicago Saturday. Ross
Russell and Howard Evans accom-
panied him. They all expected to
stay few days and visit the Inter-
national Stock Exposition which is
held in Chicago the first week of De
cember.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry T. Brown Of
Norfolk are the happy parents Of a
ten pound son, born today. Mrs.
Brown was formerly Miss Jose Zah-
ner Of this city.
Miss Elleta Everett has returned
to her school work in Waterloo, after
spending Thanksgiving with home
folks. M
Mason and Morehouse are in Omaha
today and will return with several
Dodge cars. s.. !.
Zero weather last night does not
help the coal situation very material
|ly.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
PAPER COST OF 100 NEWS.
PAPERS

1t is not possible today to say at
what price any publisher can buy
print paper. Mill quotations on-roll
print range all the way from Z to 10
cents. and as sheet print takes diff
ferential Of about one-half cent a
pound above the roll price it is safe
guess to predict that no publisher
could place, an order for carload of
sheet print at less than seven and
one-half cents, f. o. b. mill, and that
an eight cent price would be very
much below the general average.
It is doubtful if all publishers real
ize just what eight cent paper means
to the weekly newspaper. Here are
a few figures. each based on the cost
of 100 sheets of standard news print
paper:
At 8 cents pound the publisher of
five column, eight page, newspaper
pays Ga cents for 100 sheets.
At 8 cents a pound the publisher of
seven column, six length. eight page
newspaper pays SO cents for 100
sheets.
At 8 cents a pound the publisher Of
seven column, seven length, eight
page newspaper pays S1.02 for 100
sheets.
At. 8 cents pound the publisher Of
an eight column, seven length, eight
page newspaper pays $1.15 for 100
sheets !.
+ At Scents a, pound the publisher of
an eight column, eight lngth, eight
page newspaper pays $1.28 for 100
sheetsA
And remember that eight cents
pound is today practically the min
imum price that can be expected at
the mill, and to this must be added
freight and drayage charges, which
in the great majority of cases would
bring the price to better than 10 cents
"a pound.
To be sure there may be the ex-
ceptional case where a publisher will
find it possible to pick up a job lot
from jobbing house where the deal
er is still willing to sell-as many of
them have been doing-on the basis
Of. the cost to them at the time their
present stock was purchased, and not
at the price they will have to pay to
replace their present stock. In such
cases the price may range from seven
cents up Such opportunities, how
ever, will be very rare, and any pub
Usher who is quoted price anywhere
from 8 to 10 cents can feel that he is
getting about the bottom on news
print.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
WHO PAYS THE ADVERTISING
RIIISS

The cost Of page advertisement
in the Saturday Evening Post ranges
from $4,000 for an ordinary page in
black and white to $4,000 a throw for
a back cover. 1t is small wonder,
then, that nearly every issue of Che
Post carries more than half mil
lion dollars worth of advertising in
its columns.
Has it ever occurred to you to
question who really pays the tremen-
dous cost of national advertising Z?
Most people who have given no
thought to the question dismiss it by
saying that the consumer ultimately
pays, but few minutes analysis Of
the situation will disclose an inter-
esting and enlightening result.
If you will take the trouble to in
form yourself, you will find that an
advertised article costs no more than
an unadvertised, but similar article,
and yet the advertised article will
find ten buyers to the unadvertised
articles one. That is because conf
dence has been secured by publicity.
The consumer gets the prestige, the
sense of security that surrounds a
well-known product. He is proud Of
his possession and unconsciously be-
comes an advocate of it. If he is an
influential person IN his community,
the fact that he possesses certain
article surrounds it with particular
value in the eyes of his fellow towns
men. Since the advertised product,
plus greater stability, costs no more.
than the unadyertised product, it is
safe to conclude that the consumer
does not pay for the advertising.
By increasing sales, advertising
also increases production and increas-
ed production decreases manufactur-
ing costs. So the chances are that
an advertised product offers better
quality than similar product that is
unknown and therefore in small de-,
mand.
The dealer does not pay for the adj
vertising because he finds ready
demand for his product if it is adver-
tised. He is surer Of disposing, of it
and deriving his legitimate Profit.
Thus advertising in a measure, guar
antees the dealer his sale and profit
by insuring ready sale Of his goods.
The money a company puts into
advertising it's goods ds.snot an ex-
pense. 1t is paying investment that
returns with interest. At the end of
the year the company has something
to show for the money it expends in
advertising.
The person who really pays for ad-
vertising is the competitor who does
not believe in advertising, or is con-
ducting such ineffective propaganda
for the sale of his goods that he al
lows the up-to-date advertiser to get
some of his business away from him.
Hartford Agent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
BOARD PROCEEDINGS.
LOGAN, laWa. Nov. {


| The Board of Su. arvisors met in
resclar adjourned session, with all
members present.
! he Board at this time granted re-
fund OF 1917 tax in amount of 1922,
! to W. H. E'nswiler, of st. John town
/ ship, On accent of double assess
tnent
Also directed tire Auditor to can
Gel general tax ae:.;n,t lots Z and 8.
Riacii u, Mo. Valley, for the years
/ 1915 and 1916, in The sum of s4s.57,
account of owner, Ila Linburg. bei1::s
unable to contribute to public revenue.
The Board accepted the resignation
of C. N. Caldwell. Soldiers Relief
Commissioner, and appointed Elias
Owns .of Logan, Iowa. as Commits
sioner to fill vacancy.
!, Also accepted the resignation of
Ren Goodwin, assessor of Lagrange
township, and of Dick Welch, as as
SCISSOR Of Woodbine City, and directed
the Auditor to notify the proper Off
Gals.
Drainage matters now coming on,
and the engineer in charge having
file.i his final report, the Board pass
ed resolution accepting the improve
rients constructed in the Beck Drain
age District. generating the bond
and directing the Auditor to make
fsnal settlement will, the contractor.
(see Drainage Record No. 9.)
And based on final report of the
engineer in charge, the Board accept
ed the in provements as constructed
in Sub Sec. "a" of Sec. /, Boyer Sub
drainage district. esonerated the bond
of contractor and directed the Auditor
to make final settlemene. (See
Drainage Record Boyer Subj
At this time C. l.. Huff, engineer
appointed to make preliminary sur
vey in the proposed Kirk Sub Drain
age District, appeared before the
Board with a complete report, includ-
ing survey, plat and profile of the
proposed Kirk Sub Drainage District,
and recommended the establishment
of the same. and the construction Of
the proposed improvements. After
due consideration. the Board approved
and adopted report and plan as recon-
neadef by said engineer and set Dec.
26, 1919, as date of hearing in above
matter and directed Auditor to pub
lish notice as provided by law. (See
Drainage Record)
Also the Board approved and
adopted report and plan of C. L. Huff,
engineer ia the proposed Mills Sub
Drsinage District, and set Dec. 2G,
1919, as date of hearing and directed
the Auditor to publish notice as pro-
vided by law
On Nov. 10. 1919, ". A. Mccormack
was apponted to make preliminary
survey and renort on the proposed
schwertley Drainage District, in Tav-
lor township. and being unable to take
charge Of this work, the Board, on this
date. appointed C. L. Huff to make
preliminary survey and report on the
above named district, and directed
h;n to furnish bond in the sum of
$500G0.
The Board adjourned to meet Dec.
2, 1919.
j. E. VanScoy, Chairman.
Attest: II. B. Owens, Auditor.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
COAL SAVING HOURS EsTAB-
LISHED.
Stores Open 8 A. Nj. to 4:so P. M.
New Hours Start Thursday.

At q meeting of the sub fuel com.
mittee, appointed to assist Fuel Di.
rector Edgecomb, at general meet.
ing held at the Library Monday night
q set Of rules was adopted which will
! go long way in saving fuel during
the crisis. The committee realizes
that many hardships will ensue and
that there will be considerable loss
in business and revenue, but they feel
that they have adopted set of rules
which will do the greatest good fol-
the greatest number.
The new schedules are effective on
and after the morning of Thursday
Dec. A, and will remain in effect un-
til further notice from the fuel COM
mittee.
All stores, including groceries, hard
ware, dry goods, shoes, drugs, meats,
confectionery, fruit, barber shops,
furniture, bakeries and all other re-
tail stores, not otherwise mentioned,
will be closed at 4:30 p. M, and re-
main closed until 8 a. M, except on
Saturday, when they may remain op-
en- until $3.50 p. m. Drug stores are
permitted to open on Sundays from
g a. m. to 4:3Q p. m.
Pool halls theatres, lodges, dance
halls, club rooms, library, churches,
and M places Of, amIsement will re-
main closeti except the picture shows,
which may open on Saturday after
noon and Saturday nights. Catholic
churches may hold one service on each
Sunday. All churches are allowed
the use of the High school auditor
ium on Sunday, during daylight
hours. Lunch rooms and restaurants
may be open from a. m. to 9 p. m.
Afte.; $3.50 p. m. they are restricted
to serving meals and lunches only.
4 Cara ses may be open from 6 a. m.
ito 8 =. M, but the body of the gar
are rust not be heated above 40 de-
grces Fahrenheit.
Twas the consensus of opinion that
the public schools be kept open until
Dec. 10, when the Christmas vaca-
ton begins.
The above rules and regulations
are effective on and after Thursday
Dec. 4, at a. m.
These rules and regulations are for
the benefit Of all alike, to prevent
suffering on account OF the fuel short
age, and each one is earnestly asked
Had urged to save all the fuel. of all
skiius, and light possible.
There is an acute shortage, and on
ly through cooperation can our lit
tie city avoid suffering, among the
rich and poor alike.
A. EDGECOMB, Chairman.
L. R. PIKE,
J. E. CONROY,
C. H. DEUR,
w. ALLEN JONES,
F. /. RAE,
REV E. M. BELL,
R. C. LAHMAN,
Committee.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
NEW BATH HOUSE ESTABLISH
ED HERE.

Archie L. Railey, formerly pro-
prietor of the Brown Park Mineral
Springs and Bath House of South
Omaha, has sold out his holdings
there and has established sani-
tarium here.
He has fitted up the residence at
Iii North Sixth street, just off Of
Erie, where he is now prepared to
give medicated sulphur steam baths
and sanitarium treatment.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
YOUR HIRED MAN

Congress has convened in the Six
ty-Sixth session facing some Of the
largest, most important problems
ever brought to the national capitol
for solution. There is the peace
treaty, the railroads. the merchant
n'arineF FiaBss, regulation IF the lSaat
packers, and dozens of other legisla-
tive tanglcs to be unknotted.
Senators and representatives will
talk, debate, compromise, hold hear
ings, examine witnesses, and vote.
Once in while the folks back home
will hear murmurings of the debates,
and will, if they read the papers,
find out how this thing was settled,
or that left unsettled. When the ses-
sion is over the people will have set
of new laws in the making of (which
they had little hand.
This isn't as it should be.
If you had hired man working for
you, would you send him out into the
field, or the shop. with instruction to
do the work in the way he thought
best-as he wishes it done? Or would
you tell him how YOU wanted it
done? And having told him what to
do, wouldn't you "boss" the Job?
Wouldn't you be around every so Of
ten to see that he did it the way you
wanted it done?
Of course you'd be there, and you'd
see that the work was done, the work
you wanted done, and done in the way
you wanted it done!
But here we are at home, electing
representatives and senator's; send
ing them down to Washington to do
a job of work for us, and never pay
ing further attention, until their
work is done. and it is time to hire
him for another term, or another man.
Naturally we cannot go to Wash
ington to oversee his work. That
isn't necessary. 1t can be done from
home. You can let your representa-
tives in House and Senate know what
you want done, and how. Unale
Sans postoffice viii carry your IN
structions. 1t is easy enough to write
letter, or several. The average
hired man will do what his boss wants
done. So will the average congress-
man and senator.
One such "order" from the home
district may not be enough. But if
you and your neighbors all send in
"orders" and if the majority rule, as
they should. your hired man in Wash
ington will make laws you want
Talk it over with your neighbors. and
let the member from this district
and our senators, too, know where
the home folks stand.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1919-12-04
About the Carat.

The "carat," the unit of weight Pc
culiar to iewelry, was intlpduced from
I India. Man sought to record the
weight of small objects by using tiny
seeds. The barley grain was used in
Europe. In the East the seeds of a
yetch were in use. and it is from the
Greek word for vetch (keration) that
the now familiar term "carat" is de-
rived.