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The Washington times., 1919-12-21
Has Youthful Bloom at 43.

Ten years ago. the dazzling actress
named the Modern Diana" by the
late King Edward VII and King Leo
pold Of Belgium. both of whom were
enthralied by her charms, ranked
with Llama de Pougney and Emilienpe
D'Alenconas, one of the Ioveliest trio
Of bellies in the world. Now, at the
age of forty-three, Cleo retains all
her beauty. Her admiring friends >
contend she has not even lost the
bloom OF youth.
Recognizing her undisputed claims
to beauty unmatched in Paris today,
the inner circle OF aristocratic France,
whose dictates in matters Of taste and
style are never questioned by Eu-
ropean society, met at the beginning
of the winter and decided to entrus :
to Mile. De Merode the task of re-
viving in the growing generation %
The Washington times., 1919-12-21
Need Eleventh. Hour Rush.

Tomorrow is the day that will in
dicate how things are going. If
there is an eleventh-hour rush Ct
Good Fellows, then gloom will be
banished from many additional
homes. If there is not, there will be
many bleak home Christmas morn
ing. You have already accomplished
wonders, Good Fellows. In every
section of Washington your influ
ence has been felt. In your ranks
there are Cabinet members, members
Of Congress, prominent business
The Washington times., 1919-12-21
CLUB MEN HELD UP
AND $4,000 STOLEN
You're Cheap Gang" Robbers
Tell Victims Before
Getaway.

masked bandits lifted s20,0OO in cash
and valuables from fifteen members
OF the Ajax Tire Club in a sensational
hold-up here last night. They made Z
clean getaway without detection.
The robbers entered the rooms OF
the club at the rear OF the building
lined their victims against the wall
and went through their pockets for
$9,0 900 in cash and s11 ,0O0 in watches
and jewelry.
You're cheap gang" one of the
robbers exclaimed as they calmly
drove of in a waiting automobile.
The Washington times., 1919-12-21
NAVY DIRECTING SEARCH
FOR MISSING NC4 BOAT

MOBILE, Ala. Dec. 21.-This city
still is without word OF the whers-
abouts OF the NC-4. transatlantic ny
ing boat Sesplanes and motcroosb
are searching the coast westvs'A
The NC-4 was TO have arrivec a<rs
yesterday from Galveston 20 osgsr .
recruiting campaign.
The gulf is generally calm. a1- he
fact that the NC-4 weathcree sao
rough seas OF the Atlantic stFengtAs
ems the belief that lit 10 ssfe. bvt
was forced to land with enetre trcu-
BILE. A heavy fog may delay the reo'
cue.
Naval wireless is brosdcast1mD
word to all vessels in the guf TO -
on the lookout for the famous pia9e
Commander A c. Read, who SC
cessfulIy took the big boat scrq1 ths
Atlantic. was piloting the N. 0A 10
wife 10 waiting for him er~ -
fssss eAaadsnt he y sass n
The Washington times., 1919-12-21
28.POUND HAM WILL
KEEP WOLF FROM
WHITE HOUSE

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Dec. Fl.
The wolf isn't going to get
within bowling distance OF the
White House on Christmas, for a
twenty eight pound Missouri
cured ham is on the way to Presi-
dent Wilson, a gift from Governor
Gardner.
TIE ham, being "from Mis-
sour. :" will have to be shown, the
governor facetiously intimnted
when he told Of having sent 1T to
the President. But, rs 1t was
cured at the State mansion here
three years nso with some other
hams, Governor Gardner bought
from n Galloway farmer at the
beginning of his adminIstration,
he has NO doubt that 1T will be
shown every confederation when
placed on the White House board.
I'm writing the President,-
said Governor Gardner, .that the
ham is u fair sample Of what
Miss0uriaAs are prodRciAg.o
The Washington times., 1919-12-21

men. But for the most part you are
just men and women with a few of
the desserts of life and with that
Good Fellow desire to aid anyone
who is just mite less fortunate than
you are.
The Good Fellows movement is an
institution in Washington. Its sue
cess has been so complete that there
will be no way of stopping it. Once
Good Fellow always a Good Eel
ow, and next year you will be back
n increased numbers. But let next
Continued on Page 4, Column II
The Washington times., 1919-12-21
BRITISH FLOG PRIEST
and WEDDING PARTY

LA HORE. India, Dec. 2l.-The in
vestigation of recent actions OF the
military at Amratisar in suppression
of what was alleged to have been an
incipient revolt has revealed. that
martial law was proclaimed before
a single shot had been fred.
Colonel Johnson. testifying at the
inquiry. admitted that a native prizes.
and members Of a wedding party had
been hogged. He said ne regretted
the incident and added that the mag
tstrate responsible for this act had
been removed
The Washington times., 1919-12-21
WILL YOU
Be q Good FellOW?
Eleventh Hour Rush of Good Fellows
Needed to Assure Merry Christmas
for Unfortunate In Nations Capital.

With just three days remaining in which to fill the mus
role of the Good Fellow army there danger today that
dozens OF families in Washington will go without the things
that go to make Christmas Many little tykes still face
cherries yue despite the fact that the Good Fellow
army today the largest volunteer band of happiness dis
pensers gathered together in the Nation IS Capital
The Washington times., 1919-12-21
Ssaplane, PiIoted BY Huo
Great Flight, Sought By FL
Ships and WirelesL
COMPANION BOAT cRRptI
Recruiting ToY interrupted ~
Mishap Which May Lose NJ.
toric Craft to Museum.
GALVEsroN rex De- 2r-n,

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec 2I-Ths
trsns-Atlantic seaplane NC-l. pilst-
ed by Lieut.. Condr. A. c. Raad,
which left this city for Mobile, Ala,
yesterday morning, stall is si,vdng
Every available naval crsf. II -
vicinity is searching Tor ~ -
bat n txaee has bssn fsuna
Wirelese calls are bGiaG <1n<
aeroes ~ 0ulf Il Asxice, ~
hsAt1 ne ssGrcA1nr IL -
md Miasissippi coasts for - 81
Chine Wireless epssneero euV11 y
static interferencs near til n3o14
u the Mississippi. which ID in1G1>k
ing With the wireless callA
Ceapsnioa Piane DowA.
Wireless cslis from Morgan cit1.
La, declared the companion plane Of
the Nc-4. the H-26 was forced down
near that place with g cracked pro-
pelier. The H-2e had started the trtD
with the NC4.
When the Hog landed. the Nc-Es
mootrs were heard to stop. thsss re-
ports declsrsd Later the Nc-4 start
ed up again. Members OF the crew
of the H-26 believe Commander Head
was forced down because OF the fog.
On ReeruAtiag Duty.
The NC-4 was in recruiting duty ~
cities along the Gulf Of Mexico. After
being brought back from Plymouth.
England, the terminus Of its trans-
Atlantic fight, II left Washington
about ak weeks ago on 4 flight down
the Atlantic and Gulf coast line
After its work of stimulating nsvai
aviation recruiting vas completes.
NE NC-4 was to have had . perma-
nent resting place in the NstooA1
Museum at Washington.
The Washington times., 1919-12-21
4 Loving and Mix
Baths Make For Beauty,
Saws Paris Enchantress

PARIS Dec. 21.-With milk baths, Greek dancing, and
rhythmical exercises Cleo de Merode the most enchanting
woman in France plans to restore the Parsiennes rputa
ton of being the most beautiful woman in the world.
Has Youthful Bloom at 49,
The Washington times., 1919-12-21

Why the Jews Were Hated.
Not for Their Religion.
They Taught Men to Think.
Three Books to Read.
Dy ARTHUR BRISBANE
tcspyrsght is1ap

The more brutal, ignorant, and
superstitious they are, the more
so-called Christians hate Jews
Once superstition robbed, tortured,
and burned them That Is stop
ped, outside OF Russia and a few
other places. But the hatred goes
on.
The average Jew, knowing little
about bis people, tells you that
Jews we're hated for their religion.
Average Christians have the
same erroneous idea.
The Washington times., 1919-12-21

In fact religious authority held
tnss y vas Important to keep the
t0AsAa.ns1 - Paes q, Column l.,
The Washington times., 1919-12-21
WEATHER.:

Partly cleudy to-day
with rising Temperature
Monday. Temperature ut
8 Q. m- s degrees-
The Washington times., 1919-12-21

girls the old-time paramount repu.
tation Of. Parisiennes for beauty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
DUBUQUE MAN DISAPPEARS.
Leaves Wife and Small Children in
Straishteaed Circaip,stances.

Dubuque. Jan. 2i-Cons!dera bic
mystery surrounds the disappearance
OF James Selby, barber. formerly en-
ployed in local shop. Selby left his
home here several weeks ago. il is
Understood and since that time no
word has been received from him. He
left his wife and two small children
behind. The latter are in straig htened
circumstances, il is said, and the
mother has been forced to appeal to
local charitable organizations for
assistance.
Selby had been employed here for
about two years. Several months ago.
It Is said, he became careless and he
was discharged. Going TO his home, II
Is said, he informed his wife that he
intended to go to work at another
barber shop in the north end OF the
city. With his tools in a grip he left
home and has not been seen since. Ac-
cording TO reports there is another
woman in the case. The latter. il is
said, left the city about a week be-
fore Selby departed Her whereabouts
are not known.
In the meantime his wife and two
children have been in pitiful circum-
stances and forced to call on the
neishbors and charita Bile organizations
for assistance. There is one child
about three years old and an infant
eighteen months Of age.
Authorities are searching for him
and he will probably be charged with
Gesertion when located.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
Sold Liquor TO Soldiers.

Waterloo, Jaa. 24.-Atscr he was ar
raigned in the, office Of J E. Dempster'
United States commissioner, on the
charge OF selling liquor to soldiers,
Joe A Dunn waived all preliminary
hearing and was bound over 10 await
the meeting OF the federal grand jury
al Dubuque in April Bonds amounts
ing 10 $500 were furnished by Dunn's
brother.
Dunn was arrested several days ago
after he had been detected it is alleged
In the act Of selling liquor 10 man In
uniform. In The testimony brought Out
in the commissioners court 1t was said
that Dunn made an effort TO become
acquainted with all men in uniform
coming to the city and that he solicit
ed the sale of liquor TO them. On man
testified that he paid $3.50 pint.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
Grinnell and Vicinity.
to Times-Republican.

SDeClai TO lrIleS- hepuO4iNdn'
Grinnell. Jan. e4.-The funeral OF
Thomas Gardner Stafford, who died
after very brief illness in hospital
at Great Lakes Training Station, took
place yesterday afternoon, at the home
OF his aunt Miss Emma Stafford, on
Fifth avenue, Rev. f. NJ. Vittun. Of
the Congregational church, conducting
the service. Thomas was Grinnell
boy. almost 90 years OF age, we'll known
and a favorite. His very sudden drop
ping out OF, life has brought tinge Of
sad3ess TO many hearts. He left a
wife. 4 little daughter, Imogene, his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles stat
ford a grandfather, Charles Gardner. OF
San Diego, Cal, two sisters, Mrs. Joe
Schwab and Mrs. Imogene Bradley, a
younger brother, Robert. an uncle,
William Gardner, Of this city and other
relatives.
The Grinnell Commercial Club was
called TO special meeting by Pres.
f. T Barber and some matters OF i'm
portance in coming state legislation
were talked over with Senator Cessna.
The general opinion OF the club mem
bers seemed TO be that public utili-
ties commission should be brought into
active existence by election by the peo-
pie rather tran by appointment. Also
that each county should take care q
its own auto business. using the H.
cense money for its own county eX
pcnses. 1t was also urged that num-
bsr plates should be good as long as
the original cars SO numbered are in
use. and pointing 70 the sI5coD0 of
cost 10 the state for places within the
past year. Indications are strong tina.
the club will, at an early date follow
the example IS the X. P's and spread
z banquet for the returned soldiers OF
the World War where teasting and or
atory will give them additional assu7-
ance Of the welcome OF their tcwnsr1el.
Madame Zarad gave two excellent and
much appreciated concerts in the Con-
sregat!onal church here this week fo-
the benefit OF soldiers that have been
blinded in army service in the late
war. The concerts were free and Ma
dame Zarad charged nothing FOR her
services and some 500 was turned over
TO the Red Cross local chapter.
F. T. Snyder is expected back TO his
home here from California soon and
then he and Mrs. Snyder and their lit
tie daughter will remove to Oakland,
Cal. 20 make their future home.
Kenneth Cole. in France, was in
some hard fighting and came thru
without a scratch and then. white
standing in the street Of the town
where they were at rest for time and
lighting cigaret. a sniper cut his
windpipe with bullet. He was taken
to hospital and supplied with a silver
tube that does duty for the injured
member and ne is now doing well.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
Belle Plains ltems.

Special TO imes-Republican.
Belle PLANE. Jan. :&.-A e. Feeder
Gen, after conducting a jewelry busi-
ness in this city for over twenty years,
has disposed OF his business in order
to enter upon his duties as president
Of the Citizens National Bank. Mr..
Roland w. Hemkin purchased the busi-
ness and has already taken possession.
Mr. Hemkin came TO this city from Ne
braska ten years ago and has been IN
the employ of Mr. FedGersen nearly
ever since.
The play a Day at Coney Island.
was given by local talent on Monday
and Tuesday evenings at the National
hall. Miss Carolyn Staley was the d.
rectress. This play was given under
the auspices OF the Belle Plain Ad CLUB
and was to be given on Dec. 9 and ~,
but the city fathers placed the lid on
the city. The Ad Club received $3.50
for its share
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
MARRIAGE or MISS At CEDAR
RAPIos iNcGNsEs rnost
KNOWING FACTS.
CLAIM she 10 ONLY
a YEARS OF AGE
Becomes Bride Of Discharged Soldier
From Camp Dodss-Mothsr Claims
Daughter 10 10 and That She Gave
Her Content to Marriass-lnsursnes
Policy contradiets Statement.

Cedar Rapids, Jan. 2&.--The mar
rage of Alvin Kreutzer. %. formerly OF
Covington, a discharged soldier, to
Miss Olive ]. Franks. a child who Is
believed to be under II years Of age,
In this city Tuesday. has caused some
what Of a connection in the circles IN
which the child associates, and her
parents are being censured for theis
apparent indifference TO the fate OF
their daughter and for giving their
consent TO the marriage.
The mother, who Is Mrs. d. L.
Franks. says the girl is IS years Old
but when asked 10 give the date OF
her birth she could not recall II, except
that II took place either in 1908 or
1904. An investigation Of the birth GER
tifcates al Marion revealed that the
birth Of the child was not recorded and
the mother says there was no physi-
clan present at birth.
\ life insurance policy issued by
the Prudential company on April >.
1918, records olive ]. Franks, age
next birthday thirteen" but whether
that birthday has come to pass is not
clear. At Garfield school the girls
teacher thinks she is about II years OF
age. Relatives other than the parents
insist that she is under l3.
When the matter was put up TO Mrs.
Franks at her home, ga North
Eleventh street, all she would say was
the child was Is and she had given
her consent to the marriage. The
father who is employed in the street
cleaning department OF the city. re-
fused TO comment on the marriage and
referred all inquiries TO his wife. What
little information was elected from
the parents was obtained by telephone.
kreutzer has been employed in the
street department OF the city. He was
arrested here last summer on a charge
OF attempting TO de1raud q boarding
house keeper At that time he was in
the army and he told the police that
he had obtained a furloggh from Camp
Dodge in order 10 come 10 this city 10
wed. He was arrested on the day his
turlouSh expired and he said at the
time that IL he did not get back TO the
camp that night he would be posted
as a deserter. He made arrangements
20 pay the board bill and was per-
mitted 10 so but he did no, marry. II
was said by relatives OF the bride that
Miss Franks was his intended bride at
that time.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
Soldiers of France
in Greatest Of
Worlds Sacrifice

Soldiers Of France have led in the
world sacrifice Of blood and treasure
that liberty and democracy should not
perish from the earth.
The world VIII forever owe France
debt Of gratitude for this as vel!
as for an invaluable remedy for stom-
ach. liver and intestinal disorders
which its peasants have been using
with reported marvellous results.
The ingredients are now imported
and SOLD in this country by Geo. H.
Mayr. prominent Chicago chemist. IN
der the name of Mayrs Wonderful
Remedy. Il is a simple, harmless
preparation that removes catarrhal
mucus from the intestinal tract and
allays the inflammation which causes
practically all stomach. liver and in
festival ailments. including appendlc!t-
is. One dose will convince or money
refunded. Old Reliable Drug Co, Hen
~ S. Mayer and druggists everywhere
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
ENDORSE GOOD ROADS.
Newton Commercial Club cormends
Governors Stand for Improvement.

Newton, Jan. 2. The executive
board Of the Newton Commercial As
ISOLATION endorsed the governors mes
sage concerning good roads at meet
ing held Wednesday night. A copy Of
the resolution Of endorsement was seEt
20 the state legislature which is now in
session.
TO be held Tuesday evening, January
%, at which time nominations Cor Off
GERS for the coming year Will be made.
The nominations will be presented TO
the annual meeting Of the association
which is to be held next month.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
EVEN CROSS, SICK
CHILDREN LOVE
SYRUP Of FIGS
LOOK At TONGUE! IF FEveRlsH'
BILIOUS, cONSTlPATEp,
TAKE NO CHANCES.
"cALIFoRNIA SYRUP OF FIGS"
CAN'T HARM TENDER STOM-
ACH, LIVER, BOWELS.

Don't scold your fretful peevish ohild.
See II tongue is coated: this is sure
sign its little somach, liver and bowels
are clogged with sour waste
When listless, pale. feverish, full OF
cold. breath bad. throat sore, doesn't
eat. sleep or act naturally. has stom-
ach-ache, indigestion, diarrhoea, give
teaspoonful OF California Syrup OF
Figs" and in a few hours all the foul
waste. the sour bile and fermenting
food passes out Of the bowels and YOU
have n well and playful child again.
Children love this harmless fruit lax
alive" and mothers can rest easy after
giving It. because Il never falls 10 make
their little "insldes" clean ana sweet
Keep il handy Mother, A little given
today saves a sick child tomorrow. but
get the genuine. Ask your druggist
for bottle Of California syrup
of Figs" which has directions for
babies. children of all ages and for
grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Re
member there are counterfe!ts sold here
80 surely look and see that yours Is
made by the California Fig Syrup
Company" Hand hack with contempt
any other fig syrup.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24

0seia Ms~ oshssl oswseAss WithsSt
instruction In oessNaM Language.
Milwaukee. Jan. ~. - ThA teach
ing Of the German lansuASs In Mil
waukee grade schols may disappear en-
tirely when the nav ssmeotes begins In
February. In only one school In the
city now % German being taught and
under the resolution OF tho school
board abolishinS foreign language in
struction. II would be discontinued NJ
the end OF the term In June.
In 1916, 200 teachers were employed
to give instruction In the German Ian
guage TO $4,000 pupils ana at the end
OF 1918. only one teacher was en-
ployed to instruct 400 pupils in the
German LANGUAGE.
One Of the ANAL instances In connec-
ticn with the elimination Of German
instruction came with the recent an
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
News q orundy Center.

Special to Times Republican.
0rundy Center. Jan. 2&.-The COM
mercial club held It's annual banquet at
the new Baptist church this week and
after fine spread they listened to an
address by DR.. John Earl, president OF
Dss Moines. college, and then elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, Postmaster ]. Wander
wicken: vice president, W. c. Ladage.
Committees for the ensuing year were
also appointed.
Williamson 4 w,lloughby have NOV
cd their law office to the basement
Of the court house. where they hav.
fire proof rooms. Mr.. Williamson, the
senior member OF tho firm. had worked
in the same office for more than thir-
ty-three years and Mr.. Willoughby, the
Junior member, had worked there 70:
the past twenty years.
George Chung. Of Pella, has opened
up the Chinese laundry which has
been vacant since the death Of the for
mer laundryman few weeks ago. Mr..
Chung formerly worked here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
Greene News Notes.


Greene, Jan. 24.-The Greene W. e..
+. U. has collected and shipped to tho
wounded and Ill soldiers at Fort DsS
Moines the following: Sixty-hve glas-
ses Of jelly. ten comforts, twelve pill
lows, several 1ozen napkins and many
other useful articles.
Green IL said to have furnished moro
new clothing and shoes than any other
town in the state for BELGIAN relief.
Cyrus Johnson and bride are here
visiting Mr.. Jonnson's sister, Mrs. Ed
Perry. They were married at Des
Moines few days ago after his re-
lease from the, army. The groom was
formerly Of Greene, and the bride for
merly Of independence. was Miss Grace
Miller. They will live in Waterloo.
On account Of the regulations Of the
state board of health which were IN
force at the time set for the annual
election Of officers Of the Butler Coun-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24

Y ysis Assesleuea. \ was tnesssie,s
- heiA tAs s1estleA % q . recent
msstlns q ~ ooas1 q lirsctoss. rsss.
:vtisns we're paassA 70 the eject that
Ill Of the old officers hold over until
the election Of their successors.
Lieut.. Clair Cheney has received his
discharge from the army and IL at
homo again.
Donald Moss has received his dis.
charge from the army and Is at home
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
NosS,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
Iowan Wins Croix de Guerre.

Newton. Jan. 2i.-Leut. L. A. Ham
ner. of Ottumwa, has won the Croix
de Guerre for bravery in action. News
OF his decoration was received by his
father. DR.. J. F. Hammer.
Lieut.. Hammers action consisted in
rsking his life TO save others in the
battle at Chateau Thierry June 10
when he removed his own gas mask in
order to give medical attention 20
wounded men.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-24
CITY MAY HIRE MANAGER.
Has Right to Pass Ordinance and EN-
pioy Executive,


Newton, Jan. Alt IS not necessary
for the city OF Newton to hold a spec
ial election to determine II a city
manager is to be hired according to a
statement made by City Solicitor Kelly.
Mr.. Kelly states the statutes pro-
vide that any city Of the first or Sec
onG class. having a population OF less
than $4,000, can have a city manager
IL the council OF the city so provides
by ordinance.
The duties Of the manager and the
scope Of his authority are provided by
ordinance passed by the council and
the manager holds his position during
the pleasure of the council. He can be
dismissed any time by majority vote
OF the members Of the Council.
According to the statutes Of the
state the council Of this city has Q
perfect right at any time to employ a
city manager, fixing his salary , and
duties by ordinance.