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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08

the board Of supervisors Friday, Mr..
Snpok " well quaiticd for the posi-.
tion. He Aerved ~ deputy auditor ~
eral years ago. He has also been .
county engineer. He viii start In ON
his new work Feb. I. Perhaps the most
important feature Of the auditors work
Is connected with drainage and high
way work Mr.. Shocks profession Apd
experience assures his qualification for
such duties, and In other ways his APP
pointment viii be approved generally.
Traer.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. y. f. REID, Of Rock
well City, Iowa, many years residents
of the Traer neighborhood, previously
living near Dysart, were Eladdcncd by
a Christmas visit from their son John
whom they had mourncd as dead
Twenty two years ago, when the family
lived here. he left homo. and nothing
had since been heard from him. He Is
LOCATED in tho northwest county In
South Dakota. where nc owns a ranch.
lie never married. His visit paid. rs
he will be heir to about $4,000 from
his fathers estate. Mr.. Reid prospered
since locating in Calhoun county, He
had made n will giving each of tho four
children theft equal share of his prop
crty, valued at around 100000 includ-
ing John, should he turn UP alive.
Waterloo.
Judge II. p. Boies handed down de-
cision In the case of the Iowa Life In
surance Company VS.. the board OF sup
crvisors of Black Hawk county. which
will cause the refund of taxes In the
sum of sS,S65.72 to the insurance COM
pany unless the attorneys for the coun-
ty appeal to the superior court and
there win victory. A decision was
made in favor OF the Iowa Manufacture
ing Insurance Company IN a similar
case. The total OF the taxes which the
insurance companies have refunded Is
about $4,000. Some time ago attorneys
for the insurance companies appeared
before Judge Boies and presented a
claim for a refund II taxes held to have
been exacted illegally during the past
five years. Attorney General II. M.
Hcyncr assisted z. j. Wenner in maxi
ing n plea for the defense. The attor-
ney general and the county attorney
filed n demurrer which has been over
ruled by Judge Boies. The case may be
appealed TO the supreme court Of the
state for settlement,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
eoLsHEvIK PROPAGANDA IN U. s.
Hall Million Dollars Sent to America
to Seduce Labor,


New York, Jan. department OF
justice agents, who have been watch
ing German suspects, have been as
signed to Illustrate five groups of boil
sheviki. The spread Of bolshevisln
was admitted alarming;
Alfred l.. Becker, deputy state at
torney general, charged evidence that
agents Of Leniree and Trotzky arc here
with nearly 100000 for propaganda.
These agents, it was said, circulate
in workshops and factories and hold
secret meetings which eliminated to-
day in the opening of three-day con-
vention in the Labor Lyceum.
Its purpose Is said to be to absorb
into the bolsheVik movement all anar-
chists and radical socialists and to
affiliate with the Workers Defense
Union and other groups in releasing
from prison Emma Goldman, Alexander
Berkman and other political prison.
ers."
The plans arc said to include wean-
ing away from the American Fedora
ton OF Labor radical members OF six
ty-ifve unions throughout the country,
who are to oe urged to organize
"workmen's councils" ...'a
At the department OF Justice a card
index of 1000 red" agitators In this
city, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit,
Boston and vther places has been
compiled. a.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
CUMMINS HAS RAILROAD PLAN.
Would Have Government Buy Lines
and Lease To Private Companies.


and Lease To Private Companies.
Washington, Jan S-Government
ownership Of railroads, the railroads
to be released TO privately operated
companies, advised by Senator Albert
3. Cummins, republican. of Iowa.
He will be chairman of the senate
interstate commerce commission after
March 4.
AS Senator Cummins outlined his
plans to the United Press today they
provided for:
First, government ownership.
Second, leasing of roads on strict
terms to private concerns.
Third, maintenance of dozen o:
so competing lines operating from
unified railroad terminals.
Fourth. cabinet officer. or govern
ment railroad administrator or pos
sibly some small board to have dircc-
ton Of the lines.
Five, issue OF capital by the gov
eminent guaranteeing return OF
about -. per cent.
Sixth. operating capital to be sup
piled by lease.
Cumn1ns will urge that congress en-
act legislation along these lines.
Under Cummins' plan the govern
the proper value Of equipment and
guarantee a maximum return Of IA
per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
ia.7oo; market stronger,
IOWA NEWS ITEMS

Corning.
Valentine A. Probst died at his home
in Corning New Years day from in
juries sustained i'm "A fall from n tree n
short time ago while trimming trees for
a ncighbor.
Burlington.
The Burlington Street Car Company
is bcwailinS the loss OF the conductors
cash box from a West End car, (which
disappeared on the last trip to West
Burlington Christmas nigla. II con-
tanned the days receipts, amounting TO
about SIS. The conductor of the car,
Roy Nugcnt, is at an absolute loss to
explain the loss. On the. trip out he
carried five soldiers and an old woman.
Perry
W. A. Bender, who has bought ard
sold four farms in the past few mopths,
expecting each time to get a place to
live on. complains because the people
won't let him keep what he gets. Some
time ago he bought 235 acres 81 miles
south of Grand Junction, but when n
man named Smith from near Ogden
offered him price that meant a sub
stHntial profit he could not resist The
farm was sold for $3.50 per acre,
Davenport.
Earl Bogardus. now ont on bail from
Fairfield, Ia, where he is wanted for
hold-up deal. was picked up by the
Davenport police Thursday night and
sent TO Fairfield today. He denies that
he is guilty of the Fairfield job. Bosar-
dus did time in Utah prison for a
hold-up he confessed 10 in Salt Lake
City. I'm going straight. and l didn't
do this Fairfield job" he told the local
police. But my record was against
me and they picked me up"
Webster City.
Chief of Police Thompson Wednesday
began the new year by making. the
largest haul OF Contraband whiskey er-
or made at one time in Webster City.
1t was taken from a transient auto en-
route from East Dubuque. Illinois TO
Fort Dodge and there were SIG pints in
the consignment The driver of the car,
II. w. S:hulz of Waterloo was fined
500 and costs in Justice G.. f. fuckers
court \ second car. travelling with
Shulz and presumably loaded with
whisky, escaped.
Corning.
Mrs. H. F.. Mari Of North Corning
was quito badly burned New Years
day. when tho tank on her gasoline
stove on which she was cooking her
MONDAY meal. sprung a leak and
caught on fire. She put out the fire
before il had done much damage. but
her arms were so badly burned as to- re-
quire medical assistance and the shock
completely FRUSTRATED her. Mrs. Mari
Is the wife of DR.. II. f.. Mari OF Car
bon and il is there she and her daugh-
ter. Miss Velina spend their weekend
During the week Mrs. MARI keeps house
for Miss Nelina, who is teacher in our
public schools.
Fort Dodge.
C. A. Shook has been named county
auditor to succeed James l.. Hanrahan
whose resignation goes into effect Feb
ruary /. The appointment was made by
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
PRICES so TO 10 CENTS HIGHER
THAN TUESDAYS AVERAGE
AND MARKET STRONG.
EIGHTEEN DOLLAR HOG
AGAIN IN EVIDENCE.
Best Butchers Sold at Top Figure
Bulk Sell Between $t7.55 to $1795--
Beef and Butcher Cattle Steady to
Stronghold Calves Advance a Halt
Doliar-Sheep Strong to 25e Higher

Chicago. Jan. S.--Hogs recovered all
the loss sustained yesterday and for
some classes losses were more than
made up. General market was to ~
cents higher than Tuesdays average
and butchers sold up to SIS. Range Tor
bulk was between $l7.5S and $3.50.
A total of 10000 hogs were received
Tuesday al eleven markets, being lS,oOo
larger than corresponding day a week
ago, $1,000 larger than year ago and
1900 larger than two years ago.
Chicago reported $1,000, which was
10000 larger as compared with Tues
day "A week ago, $4,000 larger than
a year ago and ~, 100 larger than two
years ago.
There were $4,000 rcceivd at the
four Missouri river markets Tuesday,
being 10. zoo smaller than correspond
ing day a week ago, 900 larger than
year ago and 1000 smaller than two
years ago.
Beef and butcher cattle today were
steady to strong and veal calves sold
30 cents higher. Feeders were quoted
as steady.
Six big outside markets reported
5000 cattle Tuesday, while Chicago
received $4,000, making y combined
total of $4,000 cattle at seven markets.
This lumber was unusually large for "a
Tuesday. being $4,000 more than Were
received the same day a week ago, ana
So. 900 more than two weeks ago. whicn
was the Gay before Christmas. the run
being very light on that account.
The run at seven markets rs COM
pared with a year, two years, three
years and four years ago was 21,oON.
IS. 900. $4,000 and 10000 larger respec-
lively. AS compared with the four year
average the run today was practically
twice as large. or $4,000, as against
$1,000.
Sheep.
Sheep market was strong and best
made gains of - cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
LAMsoN's MARKET REPORTS.
Furnished by Lamson Bros. Co.. 20a
Masonic Temple; Phone 1913.


Chicago. Jan. S - Corn Highest
prices made at opening. The market
firm at prices above yesterdays close
and the trade devoted most of its time
specializing as TO the developments in
regard to hog prices and possibilities
Of importation OF Argentina corn.
Opinion is divided on both subjects.
and about the only definite develop
ment Of the day was that the fixing Of
Feb. hog price was postponed until
Jan. o5. On account Of short session
the go cars estimated failed for the
most part TO reach the floor and the
few cars sold averaged about yestcr-
days prices. The chances for an in
creased movement seem better than at
any time on the crop.
Oats-Receipts light and mostly
from outside markets. The demand
is also reported dull. There was not
however enough pressure from the
shipping demand and market rallied
closing around yesterdays figures.
Chicago car lots-Whcat, 9: corn.
70: oats. IS.
Minneapolis-W lis; Corn, 81;
Oats. 80.
Duluth-Wheat. 253
Winnipeg-Wheat. $50: nate. 80.
'Clearances-Wheat, $4,000; Corn,
1000; oats, $4,000.
RANGE OF PRICES.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
BILLION TO BE SPENT
FOR BETTER ROADS
Government Officials Expect Building
on Intensive Scale-Estimate For
Iowa's Expenditures Fixed at $15,-
$4,000 For Coming Year.

Washington, Jan. S.-Road building
on an intensi,c scale is expected by
government officials this year
Estimates by the bureau of pubic
roads and rural engineering indicate
d minimum expenditure on highways
Of $500, 600, 900. Deferred construction
and the improvement Of existing roads
SO that greater use may be made OF
the parcel post system, are expected
to swell the total expenditures in the
postwar period to $1,000 100000.
Definite amounts TO be expended this
year included for Iowa $l5,oIO,OOV.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
No. +. mixed. lsosiss; No. mixed.

No. I mixed. iSceist; No. . mixed.
i.t99i.5o.
Oats---No. 8 white. nv: No. 4 white.
ia; sample grade white. 71is.
Barley-No. 3, 1.O30l.04; No. 4. 1.0e;
No. 1 feed. l.0l.
PEORIA CASH GRAIN.
Peoria, Jan. s.
Corn--77 cars Unchanged; No. 4
white, l.t6h; No. white. Ian; No,
6 white, 1.43: No. . yellow, i.49; No. I
yellow, l.A6ia d147; No. 5 yellow,
i,+ihs M1.t5ls; No. 8 yellow. La; No. I
mixed. l.+6a1,47; No. mixed. 1.t4n;
No. 6 mixed, i.t2hm1.tSh.
OatsI-Nonc.
MILWAUKEE CASH GRAIN.
Milwaukee Jan, s. =
Wheat--Steahy: No ., 2,25.
Corn-Stcadv; No. : white, 1.53T
i,55 No. 4 white. l.5l@l.52 No. yell
low. 15Sd1.5s; No. . yellow, l.5i.
Oats-l cent up; No. white, 72h
u,3; No. 4 white. 1904
Barley-Unchanged; No 3 1.10ml.12;
No. I, i.O3aiic; Wisconsin, 1.o5ml.l2.
Rye-No. ., 50; No. 3. 1.s0mL6lh.
Chicago Produce.
Chicago, Jan. s.
Rutter-Highcr; creamery extras
j6u6S.
Eggs-Lowes; receipts. 1875 cases;
a. mark, cases included, 5Sm 80: ordi-
nary firsts, 5Smo9: firsts, so.
Poultry-Alivc. higher; turkeys, 30;
fowls. 26d30; springs. e5Ia.
Pork-Cash, nominal.
I.ard-Cash, 1885.
Ribs-Cash nominal.
Rye-No, ., 1.62Gl.6i.
Rarley-9Sdl.o7.
Timothy 100.
Clover-Nominal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
Ranae Of CHICAGO Grain Prices.

Corn-Jan. opened at 1.+9; highest,
1.49s; loves, l41i2; closed. las;
May. opened at I411a; highest. 1.42;
lowest, 1909; closed, LAX.
Oats-Jan., opened at III: hishes;.
7l1a; lowest, III: closed. 7l'2: May,
opened at 72as; highest 49,; lowest,
725s: closed, -.
Pork-Jan. highest, $3.50: lowest,
46,7o; closed, 1910: May. highest,
$50; lowest, 1887; closed, 49,
Lard-Jau., opened at 2S.45; highest.
23.45: lowest, 33.35; closed, 1885; May,
opened at 241o: highest, 24.l5; lowest,
2460; closed, 400.
Ribs-Jan., opened at 1852: highest.
1857; lowest, $50; May. opened at
1896; highest, 24oo; lowest, 25.S5;
closed 1857
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
DENIAL OF REMOVAL OF RE.
srRlcTloNs ON ARGENTINA
IMPORTS CAUSES RISE.
PROFIT TAKING LATER
LEADS TO REACTION,
Early Prices Again Establish New
Record For Season-New Upturns in
Later Tradins-Oats Swayed by
Corn-Hisher Quotations for Hogs
and Grains Lift Provisions Prices.

Chicago, Jan. S.-Den!ai of the r"-
moval OF restrictions on imports from
Argentina brought about fresh ad-
VanCes today in the corn market here.
Highest prices get this season were
reached by all deliveries. On the bulge,
however, profit taking was in evidence,
and a reaction ensued Opening quo
tations, whica ranged from y cent
to is cents higher WITH January at
$l.49 to sl.49is and NAV at sl.4l1s to
81 20, were followed by 1 material set
back and then moderate upturns.
In the late trading March and May
displayed greater firmness than any
ether options. The close was unset
tied. !. to - cents net higher. with
January at sl4S to s1.4Si2 and May
at sl.+lA to sl.4lss.
Oats.
Oats swayed with corn. After on-
cning s. cent uf to IS cent up, with
May at 7eas tc 12l.. the market
scored further -ains and 'hcn tiuctuat-
cd within nar"ow limits.
Provisions.
Higher quotations on logs apd gram
lifted provisions. II vas said that
contrary to recent gossip the average
price of hogs tlr February would not
be fixed today.
Realizing sales at tho finish wiped
Tut most OF the gains.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
Open. High. Low. Close. Close.
MENNEAPOLIS CASH GRAIN.
Ninpoo Mills Ton

MINNEAPOLIS CASH GRAIN.
Minneapolis Jan. s.
Corn-No. 5 white, 1.4+@1.4s: No. 3
yellow, i.55Vi.52; no. yellow, f.ii4
1.47; No. yellow, 1.40@1.45; No. 3
mixed. 1.44@1.4S; others, 32@1.39.
Oats-No. . white, 71kr@72A: stan
dards, s9h670A: No. 8 white, S9A;
No. white, 64@6sA.
Barley-s1G9S; choice s6@1.00.
Rye-157@1.57h.
F1ax-3.5863.6O.
KANSAS CITY CASH GRAIN.
Kansas City, Jan. s.
Corn-No. 1 mixed, 1.57: No. yell
low. 1853; No. yellow, 15s; No. yell
low, 1.5s.
Oats-None.
ST. LOUIS CASH GRAIN. e.
Corn-No. 8 mixed, 1.52; No. 4
mixed, ISL; No. { mixed, LAG; No. 3
yellow, 1877; No 4 yellow. 1.50@1.5l;
No . yellow, 1.45h @1.4s; No. 6 yellow
1.41; No. white, 1.49D1.5o; No.
white, las; No. s white. 1.41@1.48
Oats--No. white, 75@75h; No. I
white, TN.
OMAHA CASH GRAIN.
Omaha Jan. 8.
Corn--No. 4 white, 1853: No. white,
1.5o; No. yellow. 1.5a@15sh; Mo.
yellow, 1.51 @1.53; No. yellow. $50;
No. s yellow. 1.4a; sample grade, yell
low, LIS; No. mixed, 1.5301.S3h;
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
Public Sale!
me undersigned will offer ut pub
- on his farm , miles southwest
- Darwin, miles northwest OF To-
- and j. miles east Of Marshall
Tuesday, Jan. IA

Commencing at If n. m. sharps, the
following described property:
AHEAD HORSES AND MULES
Consisting of ono sorrcl mare. s
years old, broke single and double;
team of mules. coming years old;
one suckling mule.
N-HEAD OF cATTLE-N
Consisting of 4 mich cows, some
giving milk. others will be fresh soon:
I 2-year-old heifers, 4 l-year-old
Aeifers; 1-year- old steers, one .
year-old Shorthorn bull; 3 calves.
7t-HEAo OF SHEEP-71
Consisting Of so head of Shropshire
ewes, 40 head Of White Face ewes and
one Shropshire buck.
51-HEAO OF HoGS-51
Consisting Of 80 head OF Duroc Jer-
sey brood sows, all bred for March
and April farrow; 20 winter pigs and
one yearlins Poland China male.
MISCELLANEOUS
Two sets heavy harness, ono almost
new: tent 16x20; cook stove, sanitary
couch. 12 ducks. II r. L Red ROSTERS.
Usual Terms of Sale.
Free Lunch at Noon.
JIG. COOPER.
John kieiy and II. A. siersborn, Auets.
Edwin Berry, Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
Now York Produce.

New York Jan. s.
Butter-Firmer receipts. l3,s54 tubs;
extras (92 scorcD 6sT69i.; rirsts, sac
asst; packing stock, current make
No. >, 42d42i2.
Cheese-F'irm: receipts, 1867 boxes
state and whole milk special, white or
colored, 37Is: average fancy, 36ia a
S7i2.
EGGS - Irregular: receipts, s'Hl'
cases; fresh gathered selected extras
SO; extra firsts. 61n6S: firsts, 6im6o.
Poultry--Dressed. firm.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
IRoN WORKERS STRIKE.

Troops Assembled 10 Combat General
Strike Of. Harbor Workers.
Buenos Aires, Tuesday, Jan. AT
least five persons were killed and more
than a score wounded during fight
between police and strikers at the
Vasena iron works on the outskirts OF
this city this evening
Il IL expected that . general strike
Of harbor workers viii be declared to-
morro<, because Of the refusal Of ship
owners to meet the demands made by
the men three weeks ago. The pre-
feet Of the port assembled troops to-
night to prevent disorder in ease q
strfhs Ia called.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
Chicago Grain Close.

chicago. Jan: :.
Corn-No. " yellow, nominal: No.
yellow nominal No. 4 yellow. ~;
No. yellow, l.43Gl.43is No. yellow,
Las.
Oats-No white, 80; standard.
1917.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
CHICAGO Potato Market.

Chicago, Jan. s.
Potatoes-Hicher.
Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan
bulk. l.s0m2.05: sacks 2.o0@2.1o.
Receipts-l9 cars.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
Omaha Live Stock.

Omaha Live Stock.
Omaha, Jan. s.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today,
$500; market steady to lower. #
Native steers .12.00D18.50.
Cows and heifers. I. ...;.,.s 7.50@p13.50
Calves S,50@13.75
Hogs Estimated receipts for today,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08

Chicago Jan. 5.
Cattle-E,stimated receipts for today,
$4,000; market beef and butcher cattle
steady to strong. veal calves soc high
er. feeders steady.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
FLY FROM COAST TO COAST.

Army Planes Land At Washington From
San Diego.
Washington. Jan. THE four army
airplanes, which left San Diego. CAL.
Dec. on the first transcontinental
army fight ever undertaken. landed
last evening at Boiling field. near
Washington. Maj. Albert Smith COM
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08

yoen ~ have splashed the sts~s
tWish the frying fats. dip a rag into
ne sofc SCOT in the back OF the range
NO rub the greasy parts with this.
You cen then readily apply the polish,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
GOGERTYS 58TH
Market
Al Our Sale Pavilion in Fearing, Iowa
Sat-, Jan. II

Positively commencing at 1900 o'clock.
We now have listed about So head Of
cattle. consisting of cows, heifers,
steers, and calves. We can use 200
head of cattle in this sale.
so head of good feeding shoats. Some
horses, farm machinery, etc.
WANTED
car loads Of old plug horses, any
old skate that can walk. We have the
buyers for them. Bring them in and
get the cash for them. It's better than
TO feed them.
A good 1915 Ford car.
Our last sale was good one, and It
was in Gearing. Iowa. The best cattle
market in the state. Come and see.
Start the NEW YEAR right.
q. N. & r. A. GOGERTY,
Auctioneers and Managers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-01-08
Chicago Live Stock.

Sheep market was strong and best
made gains of - cents.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-16
MY HUSBAND AND /
BY JANE PHELPS

ever Nell found out had taken that
/ waited in tense silence until Neil
returned from telephoning.
you will have to excuse me-" he
said in a hurried manner II am
obliged to- join some business friends p"
But you will eat your dinner first, .
I exclaimed, in a measure relieved by
his manner.
mo, unfortunately I cannot! They
are waiting dinner for me. L shall
be late so don't wait up for me-"
and with a hasty kiss he left us.
supposed he was going out inn
mediately. but he ran up stairs, and
realized that altho he had claimed to
be too tired to dress to dine with us,
he was going to dress before going
out. 1t was one more cause for un-
happiness. One more action to arouse
jealousy.
He dressed quickly then called
good night" again as he went out.
His aunt at once commenced to com
miserate him.
Poor boy! 1t is a shame to have to
go out when he was so tired. 1 claim
it is all wrong to attend to business
in the evening after having been
working all day. 1t makes perfect
slave Of a man."
II know. but everyone does it now
a-days," 1 excused. thinking that II
she knew Neil was probably Joining a
gay party of men and women who
drank and gambled she would not
be quite so sympathetic.
Then everyone does wrong. 1 shall
have a good talk with Neil He will
break down. Then what good will all
his money do him? He really looked
worn out tonight"
1 was very poor company for. aunt.
My thoughts were too busy. l was
worried. Jealous, and a bit frightened.
OF course Blanche Orion would tell
Neil she had written him telling him
to come early to her because she had
something special to say to him. He
would be sure to speak of the letter
at the office. Whoever laid it on the
desk would mention that also. Then
my presence in the office. The re-
membrance that once before / had
tried to get hold of his mail would
make him at once suspicious. What
should l say IL he accused me?
never had told him a lievwould
now?
(Tomorrow-Neil accuses Barbara of
taking the Letter.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-06-16
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS.

Q. Have Iocusts ever been used for
food ?-H. X.
A. Yes. Locusts are eaten I'm many
countries where they are roasted or fried in
butter. They are also preserved In brine
and often dried in the sun. They thus ap-
pear In the markets. of Arabia. Syria, Egypt
and Madagascar. and are even exported as
an article of commerce: They are also can
died and eaten as delicacy in China.
Q. How did the title THE Prince of
Wales" originate w. o. p.
A. Edward / was attempting to Jsubdue
the Welsh in the thirteenth century. In
a speech to them he promised If they would
lay down their arms he would guarantee to
them king. born in Wales. and speaking
no word of any other language Upon their
agreeing to this. he brought out his Infant
son born few days before in the castle
Since then the heir to the English throne
has always been called The Prince of
Wales.
Q. What is the biggest price ever paid
for the screen rights On play 1T. j. L.
A. This is a subject upon which II Is
impossible to get accurate Information as