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The Washington times., 1920-06-26
THREE PERSONS INJURED
IN DISTRICT STREETS
Vehicles Hit Pedestrians, Hurting
One Seriously-Two Accidents
At One Crossing,

Three persons were removed to
Emergency Hospital yesterday after
noon, as a result of automobile acci-
dents.
Cora Macdonald. twenty-seven, OF
618 G. street northwest, was struck
by a motorcycle as she crossed
Pennsylvania avenue near Ninth
street northwest. She sustained .
dislocated right shoulder.
George Hoffman, sixteen, 2114 H
street northwest, was Knocked down
at the same corner by an automobile.
He suffered a severe shock.
William Bushrod. colored, forty,
seven, was seriously hurt when he
was struck by a motor car at Seventh
and E streets northwest His relative
living in Alexandria, Va, have been
notified.
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
THIRSTY?
Then HE to Tidal Basin
Beach for Wee Bit of
Scotch.
"HOOT MON" BAND
Seven Hundred Children
Will Be Put Through
Swimming Tests.
"HOOT MON" BAND

Are you thirsty? Are You dry?
Does a memory make you cry? II
you had a little think, would you
take a little drink? II you had
another chance. would you like to
see dance? You'd little Scotch"
abide, with some water on the side ?
YOU BET YOU WOULD.
Yes, and you can. Dry days
these. Days of memory only. But
read ON.
There'll be plenty OF real Scotch"
in town today. All passed by the
board Of censors or whatever the
gentlemen are who zealously guard
the nations prohibitive tendencies,
not prohibitive possibly. but pro-
hibition tendencies.
Honest to goodness Scotch" and
poured out in generous portions for
a thirsting populace. But read on.
The Scotch" will be represented
by the famous MacDonalds, of clan
Mcdonald, and therell be a Scotch
bagpipe band, the "Hoot, mon"
perform and put FIVE hundred chill
dren through swimming tests.
There, you guessed It
It'll happen today at the Tidal
Basin bathing beach, where the
seven hundred children who have
been going down to learn to swim
the past week will be put through
tests to see If they have earned the
right to get their certificates for
proficiency In the water.
Manager l.. Gordon Leech expects
a banner crowd today. He has
planned to put the children through
tests with Miss Eta Mackay, who
has been teaching them to swim.
The Washington Times gave out
seven hundred cards to the young
sters, who took them down to TIL
Tidal Basin this week and despite
the rainy weather they have been
faithful in attendance and have
made great progress.
Besides the swimming tests the
Macdonald sisters, in Scotch" cos
tune, arc to give exhibitions OF
dancing as It Is done in Bonnie
Scotland" Then the Scotch Bag
pipe Band which has been blow
ing about town" lately will tune
UP. The pipers will be In costume.
too.
There'll be a little Scotch" IL
you please, and plenty of water
on the side"
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
When a Burgalr
Breaks In:
yXTkox IT. n1
What To Do.
When a burglar breaks in; wha

When a burglar breaks in; what
to do7
Says officer a.: First call Main
1000, Police Headquarters. Tell 1t
to the girl at the switchboard. Be
sure to give your name and ad-
dress. II you haven't phone use
a police whistle. And take a big
breath. A squad of policemen will
be on the scene at once. Give them
a detailed description OF the rob
berry. Enumerate and describe the
articles stolen and give a full de-
scription OF the thief, II possible.
Better still get your revolver
IL you happen to have one about the
house. Cover the burglar, with the
goods on him. until you can get
help from the police. In this way
a pretty neat job Is done. The
man is delivered to headquarters,
and the intended loot Is recovered
without a search. And " you arc
a woman, and you are too frighten-
ed to do anything else. just scream.
That will scare away tho thief and
bring help"
oniecr A. u Sergeant u. Stanley.
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
CAPT. F. F. STOLL WILL
ADDRESS MINE WORKERS

Capt. Frederick F. stoll. Aim author
and producer. has been invited to
make the annual address at the pic
mic of the United Mine Workers Of
America OF Georges Creek District,
which will be held at Westernport,
Nd, July 5.
Captain Stoll has selected the title
Of his picture, Determination" a. the
subject of his address. Thousands of
members Of the miners unions will be
in attendance at the celebration.
The author-producer has had wide
experience with the workers through
out Europe, and will relate some Of
his experiences while living in the
whitechapel district in London, where
ne gathered material for the picture.
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
milk PRICES
HIGHER HERE
Market Report Shows Is Cent
Product, Cheaper in
North and West.

Milk In Washington delivered 40
the front doorstep during the month
OF June for 10 cents a quart averaged
the same deliveries In the North and
West, according to the latest ofncis
market reports.
While Washingtonians may feel
some grievances against the nigH
cost OF milk. they can thank their
lucky stars they don't live way down
South where the residents OF Mobile
Alabama, for instance. are paying
70 cents a quart.
AVERAGE PRICE IL CENTS.
The average retail price for milk
In Washington during June has bean
IA cents, the additional two cents be-
ing charged for milk delivered In bot
ties on routes. The wholesale price
on routes, purchased In bulk, was
between 12.5 cents and 10 cents. while
the wholesale deliveries in bottles
ranged from IS to IL cents. Deaiers'
buying prices in the city ranged from
S.75 to 8 cents.
The scale OF milk prices goes higher
further South, while the prices In
the West and most parts OF the North.
except New England. are slightly less
than the prevailing Washington
prices. MIX dealers explain that
Washington is between the zone OF
the high and low prices.
Baltimore families. for Instance.
pay 16 cents for milk delivered at the
door, while in Akron, Ohio. for in
stance, the price of Is cents. ~ you
lived in Portland, Ore, you would pay,
the milkman Is cents. People In Chk
cago are only paying II cents. white
less fortunate residents in Charleston.
s. c.. as well as Mobile are paying
rs cents. In Milwaukee the price 10
lowered to ~ cents, while in Newark.
n. j., II is Is cents.
New England prices range about
the same as in Washington, Boston,
ians paying quarter OF a cent moro.
In Concord, n. H.. 1t sells for a cent
less than in Washington and in Prov
idence, n. l., a half a cent more.
PRICES ELSEWHERE.
New Workers are paying Is cents
for milk delivered at the door and IL
cents at the retail dairies. All these
prices are for the best grades of milk
Special milk is retailing in Boston
for 10 cents; Washington for 16 cents,
New Orleans for 10 cents, Philadel-
phia for 16 cents. New York for IS
cents.
For certified milk washingtonians
are paying 80 cents a quart. Boston rs
cents. New York 1926 cents. Phila-
delphia $3.50 cents, Memphis rs cents,
st. Louis 22 cents, San Francisco 20
cents.
Light cream (1s-20 per cent butter
fat sells for IA cents a half pint in
Washington; prices in other citiesl
range slightly higher.
Cultured buttermilk sells for II
cents a quart in Washington, New
York IL cents. Pittsburgh IL cents,
Minneapolis IL cents, Cleveland Is
cents, San Francisco 16 cents.
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
Stolen Kisses Worth
25c a Pair to Waitress;
Portia Would Ask $500
By MARTHA WRIGHT.

When c. Columbus got his little old outfit all ready and
started out to prove bunch of doubling Thomases that
the world really is round there were history tells u.s.
who stood along the shore crossed their fingers per
haps shook their heads and said in their equivalent
of good old American slang, ''The poor nut!''
I've deepseated hunch that's what chmarcelled
waitress in Chlds restaurant would have liked to to
this morning when walked in, took seat ordered gridde
cakes and Coffee and then looked up and asked: "How
much do you think stolen kiss is worth?"
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
STALLS ROBBERS
WITH WHISKEY:
SAVES ROLL

ALEXANDRIA. Va. June 2o.-If
a burglar comes 80 rob youi ofrer
him whisky and you're saved.
This 10 the advice OF James M.
Treakis. col South st. Asaph street.
He did. and was.
Yesterday. Treskle reported to the
police that two negroes entered his
place OF business Thursday night
and demanded his money. one OF the
men threatening him with . re-
yolyer. a.
Treakle had a good-sized. roll
with him, but didn't have a gun.
SO he reached under the counter
and drew out a pint OF LIQUOR.
'rhis is good stuff it's better
than money" said Treskle, holding
out the bottle.
While they were drinking the
storelxeeper looked out or the win
dow and shouted: Here come the
police"
The negroes decamped through
the back door, scaled . board fence
and disappeared.
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
What's Doing; Where; When

Box Lunch outlng-overseas y. NJ. c
A. workers, Milier's cabin. Rock Creek
Park: party will meet at INA DoGwood
TOMORROW.
Hike wsnderiusters, from King and
Patrick streets, Alesandris, Va, . p. m.
Pionic-illinois state oiris. near Brsdie,
lane. meet Thlrty-seoond street and Wis.
consin avenue, i:,o D. m.
Hlks-Red Triangle Outing Club. from,
Cabin John station to the car line at Brad.
ley lane. s.iS D. m
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
MISSING D. c. SCHOOLB0Y
IS FOUND IN LAUREL

Albert Preston Hall, eleven. for
whom the police were asked to search
when he mysteriously disappeared
from his home, Ills Buchanan street
northwest, Wednesday, has been To-.
Gated by his father in Laurel. Nd, sos
cording to the authorities.
1t is believed with the closing od
school Wednesday. the boy seized thu
opportunity to visit his grandfather.
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
HELP SOLDIERS GET BONDS

Twelve hundred and thirteen Lib
erty bonds, subscribed for by SOL
diers and sailors while In service,
were delivered to their owners DURING
April and May through efforts OF the
American Red Cross. During the samo
period 1,011 other service men asked
Red Cross help in obtaining their
bonds. Cooperation between the Rod
Cross and War Department IL expc-
diting delivery of thousands OF bordr
delayed Tor monthA
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
BETHESDA, Md, NOW HAS
POPULATION OF 4,75l

Census figures made public today
show that Bethesda, Md, is trailing
Takoma Park, Md, by a narrow mar
CINE. Bethesda is credited with a
population of 4.751, an increase OF
1894 since 1910, or All per cent
Takoma Park, which boasts OF be-
ing Montgomery countys largest
town, has a population in excess OF
5000.
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
TWO CANOES STOLEN;
SUSPECT "JOYRIDERS''

Two canoes today were report ed
stolen from the Warner boat house,
Thirty-fourth and X streets north
west, by J. r. Medberry.
The boats we're sixteen and seven
teon feet long, respectively. md OF
the best quality, being valued ~ $3.50.
The river 10 being watched for canoe
"joyriders," who might have taken
the craft.
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
TODAY.

TODAY.
Meetine-Railrosd Square Masonic Club,
northeast Masonic Temple. Eighth and
ytreets northeast, .. m.
Private Psrty-Employes Of the Navy
= 'ppsrtment. Biue Trisnslc Recreation
'anter. Twentieth and n streets northwest,
y, m.
Boat Trip 20 Great rslls-Rsmblers'
p,stime Club. meet At Thirty.sisth and NJ
@ trests northwest. i'ao o. IN.
rlcnir-Ohlo Girls' club. for ohio boys
r, Waiter Reed Hospital, Lees Grove on
iorsrt Glen car line. to y. m bring
I.nchr Cor tua
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
ARMY FLIERS FIND FIRST
FRESH" LAKE IN PANAMA

A new use for the airplane has been
discovered. Future Christopher CO.
lumbuses, attention.!
A new lake was discovered last
week in Panama by army airplanes
from the Seventh aero squadron
The lake is fiften miles west of
Chame bay and eight miles from the
Pacific coast. 1t is not shown on any
maps, and Is the first fresh-water
lake found in Panama
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
CALIFORNIA VISITOR
LOSES TICKET HOME

Andrew d. Reed is wondering how
hell get back to Carlsbad, Cal His
home is there, and he's stranded In
Washington.
He reported to police today the
.oss of a railroad ticket to Los
angeles. IL was last seen in the
Tension Ofnce.
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
BOY DISAPPEARS FROM
HOME: POLICE NOTIFIED

Fourteen-year-old Archie Cooper
has not been seen at his home, 5000
Michigan avenue southeast. since FIVE
o'clock yesterday afternoon and to-
day. Police were asked to search for
him. He wore an overseas cap, white
blouse, gray knee trousers, black
shoes and stockings. He has freckled
face and dark hair.
The Washington times., 1920-06-26
watch for Watches!!"
Tip to D. c. Cops in Grand
Drive to "Save Time
Watch for the watches"

watch for the watchesw
This command IL given every
police officer in Washington at
roll-calls today.
During recent weeks a larger
number of watches have been re-
ported lost and stolen than usual.
And SO the watch for watches" is
on.
The Washington times., 1920-06-26

ENTER should this
Reading Thsrese Coutsur Nell
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The Washington times., 1920-06-26
BAND CONCERT


TODAY AT siso O'CLOCK
by the
u. O. SOLDIERS HOME BAND.
... BAND STAND.
JOHN s. N. zIAnERAASH.
Band Master.
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Descriptive S.nt.'is-''ayHy, LII. fila.
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waltz s1ite-'ovsr the Waves"
Ros~s
Finsls-''Diris Glri' .L.mps
The stsr-spsnsisd Banner"
TO-DAY ATsP. NJ. AT
THE KLLiysE.
BY the
U. s. MARINE BAND.
WILLIAM II. sARTELAAkk. Leader.
hsreh-..Ths Psthnndsr Of Pan
ana ..'':''.''..,..'..,..s Sous.
Danee-Espssnole 'sssovisns
Laeems
Trombone solo-TantAsis. AN
ME Laura" ..'.'....,.,..rrysr
Musician Robert q Ciark-
Grand scenes from The Mer-
chAht OF Venics" .,... .Ptasuti
wAitS-''DonAs~sieohsn" .., Strauss
slavonIo Rhapsody .FrisdmAnn
The stsr.spansisd Banner"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-24
ONE A0G's REC0RD
PNooeNY or SINGLE ANIMAL
GOLD At AUCTION FOR sssss.
puroo Jersey Female Purchased For
80 In 1917 Produoss Enough on.
sprlnu to Furnish Entire Llst 81 o..
fsranss a Harvey strun's Dveoo
Jersey In This City.

When Harvey Strum, living north OF
tho oity purchased young purs-bred
Duroo Jersey gilt at swine show early
In 1918 no paid $40 for the animal and
thought he was paying q long price.
That was little moro than two years
ago. but Strum sold at public auction
Friday afternoon. In this city, TWEEN
ty-six Of the progeny Of this animal for
the sum Of $685.. Pretty fair record
for one Iowa hog.
The Strum sale was held at the West
males offered soon were al disposed of.
The average price for the animals was
$205.s6. All but two of the herd were
purchased by farmers within a radius
Of ten or twelve miles Of Marshalltown,
many Of the sows going to neighbora
of Mr.. Strum. There was no decided
fluotuation In prices and the animals
went to new owners at even prices.
The mother OF the Strum herd has
had four filters OF pigs, having been
bred twice In 1918 and twice in 1919.
The first litter. In 1918, was Of nine
pigs. Some members Of the first litter
have had lltters and the sale was made
up Of daughters and granddaughter
Of the original Strum SOW. In addi-
ton to the animals sold at Fridays
auction. Mr.. Strum has sold quite a
number Of other animals from this SOW
that with its offsprings, has produced
total 10S hogs,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-24
ANU SEM ENTS
Al Tho Casino.

Movie patrons Of the city will like
Tom Moore in his latest picture, tom
Brown OF Harvard" now at the CAST
no. The film was adapted from the
stage play Of the Same name. The pop
ular Irishman is not perhaps the best
exsnple Of a. stroke oar for q college
rowing crew that ever lived but he
gives faithful interpretation Of the
part. The story centers around a COL
lege boat race to some extent. but
there are several other turns to the
plot which supply far more interest.
Hazel DAILY has the feminine lead
and plays the part with her character
istic grace. Miss DAILY has what many
motion picture actresses lack and that
is charm. She makes an instantaneous
appeal to audiences and 10 at her best
when working with Tom Moore.
In the story, Tom Brown, wealthy
college student. is engaged to Evelyn
Ames. Evelyn's brother has been So
cretly united in marriage with Marian
ThoFne. sister Of a hard working man
who was supporting her and himself
while working his way thru college.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-24
BAD BRONCHIAL COUGH
FOR THIRTY,SIX YEARS
Mrs. oioe Finally Chopped u, Without
Changing Climate.

Il had bronchitis for % years. When
] was 3 years old. had whooptnr
cough and II left me In an awful
state. I took hundreds OF dollars
worth Of medicine; with but little re-
lief. I had to sit up In bed all night
and cough and choke until my eyes
nearly burst out OF their Booksts. ]
could not afford to change climate,
FINALLY my husband urged me TO
try Milks Emulsion, saying II II didn't
help me, could get my money back.
tried It and have continued It's use
until now my bronchial tubes are
free and clear and I can breath with
case. When you think that had this
dreaded disease all my life, you can
see why / want everybody to try
AIilks Emulsion."--Mrs. Anna Bics,
1851 wendall St, Columbus. Ohio.
Sprays and garglos and local rem
edias do not touch q cough Of this
kind. The system must be built UP to
/ throw 1t on.
Milks Emulsion Is q pleasant, nutrf-
tive food and a corrective medicine. 1t
restores healthy, natural bowel action.
doing away with all mead Of pills and
physics. 1t promotes appetite and
quickly puts the digestive organs in
shape to assimilate food. Al build
err Of flesh and strength, Milks Emul-
sion ia strongly recommended to those
wham sickness has weakened, and Is
a powerful aid In resisting and repair
! ing tho effects OF wasting diseases.
Chronic stomach trouble and consti-
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in ono day.
This 10 the only solid emulsion
rnsda. and 30 palatabls that Il Is eat
len with q spoon like toe cream. Truly
wonderful for weak. stokly children.
I No matter how severe your case,
you are urged to~try Millss Emulsion
| under this Guarantee---Take six bot
ties home with you. use 1t according to
directions and If not satisfied with the
results. your money will be promptly
refunded. Price SOC and. $1.2o per
! bottle. The Milks Emulsion Co, Ter
re Hauts. Ind. Sold by druggists ev-
ierywhere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-24
"FRiENDLY ENEMIES"
Sunday Evening, January Is, at the
Odeon.

Sunday Evening, January Is, at the
Odeon.
The presentation Of Friendly Enc
mies.r the famous comedy success at
tho Odeon theater Sunday evening,
under the direction of A. III. Woods,
will be the most notable dramatic
event OF the season. In fact, not In
many years has q play come to this
city with SO tremendous a reputation
or with so sensational q record Of
success, a. Friendly Enemies" This
play has won the approval Of the en-
tire English speaking world. Not only
was 1t sensation In New York.
Chicago, Philadelphia, and practically
turnout the length and breadth Of the
United States but an equally great hit
in the British Isles. This splendid
dramatic masterpiece Of comedy
pathos, of tears and love, Of serious
ness and fun, will be presented at the
Odeon with notable company.
Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-24
LOCAL COMMENT

Now that We are prsseiosliy thru
with the osnsus snumssator. We may
turn our attention 10 ths assessor and
income TAI man. The enumeration.
while lacking the ohsckins Of some Of
tho belatsd reports on misscs. 10 prac-
tioaify complete. The Narshalltown
Club. cooperating with this newspaper
has devoted much timo 10 rounding up
abssntses and assisting the snumsra-
toru. n ths count FALLS short II viii not
be because An effort hss not been made
to assist those who were paid for tha
work. n the report develops 20 b
what Marshalltown people know 4,
should be. the work that hns bean done
will not have been done In vain. and
will be time and energy well spent.
q
The census snumerators generally re
port the Absenoe of vacant house.
turnout the city, which hespeaks In It.
self = healthy situation as regards pop
ulation. Ten years ago, altho growth
was shown. such was not tho case. The
fact that the houses OF the city are
filled indicates the urgent noed OF more
dwellings II tho city IL to continue &c
grow.
When a group of local business men
eleven years ago, formed the Marshall
town Savings and Loan Association
they had confidence In the growth OF
the city providing they could hold out
| inducements for people to build their
own homes and aid them In every way
possible. The organization was not
formed from any selfish motives, and
with the sole desire to build up Mar
shalltown. The time Of these men Is
given gratuitiously to the business. II
can not help but be a source OF much
satisfaction 70 them TO find that, In
those eleven years, the association has
grown from nothing to the proportions
Of a banking institution, which has
S334,6sS.03 loaned on new homes
in this city. Net earnings to the
shareholders exceed $4,000. and the
association Is growing despite the high
cost OF building material and labor
II the public ever was indebted TO any
organization based on civic pride. IT is
indebted to the building and loan as
ISOLATION.
The bond issue of the independent
school district carried by very salts
factory margin Of to l. and yet by a
vote that was entirely too small. The
vote shows a woeful lack of interest in
an important public question. Too
many people take 1t for granted that
proposition will carry and remain
away from the polls. 1t Is more con-
venient to let the other fellow do the
voting, but 1t isn't always the safest
plan,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-24

The senior members club Of tho Y
NJ. G. A. will have supper 1T the as
sciation building next Thursday night
d. Leo Fitzpatrick, formerly with the
Mutual lyceum bureau, will give ar
address, 1.-The Other Fellow" This viii
DO followed by informal singing an1
possibly q few reels Of pictures. The
supper Is given under the auspices Of
the newly organized club Of senior
members Of the association, Of which
A.. II. Sheldon is president. This is
the first Of q series oe such enter
tainments, to be given by the club
and each member is free to bring g
friend.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-24
Recruit -Four for Navy,

Four young men Of this city have
been recruited for the navy by the re-
cruiting party from the Des Moines re-
cruitins station that has been in the
city this week. The recruits accepted
Russell Mack and Ernest Brooks Scott
and Brooks were accepted for tirenen
Of the third class and Peterson and
Mack for apprentice seamen. They
will 60 Monday to be enlisted
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-24
PLANS NOT ACCEPTED.

EImwood Club Directors Postpone Ac-
ton Until Next Week.
No decision was made regarding &C
ceptance Of plans for a club house for
the Elmwood Country Club at a meet
ing Of the building committee and d.
rectors, held at the Mar5halltown
Club Friday night. Revised plans for
the building were submitted but the
architect was unable to be present.
The meeting was adjourned without
reaching any decision until next Tues
day night at the Ma1yhalltown Club.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-24
DUBUQUE WOMAN DIES.
Mrs. Catherine Foster Sueeumbs {
Pneumonia at Home.

Mrs. Catherine Foster Suceumbs to
Pneumonia at Home.
Mrs. Catherine Foster. aged ~, OF
Dubuque, a member OF the soldiers
home and the widow Of William II.
Foster, died at the home hospital at
7: 80 this morning Of pneumonia. Mrs.
Foster had been sick only five days.
Her husband was a veteran Of Com
pany c., Second Vermont infantry.
Mrs. Foster was born at Benton.
Wis. Sept. IL, lS47 and was married
to Mr.. Foster Aug. 25, 1869. A son.
Frank Foster, of Dubuque, and
daughter. Mrs. Merit Dye, 9O6 South
Center street, survive her. The body
was removed to Mrs. Dyes home to-
day and will be taken to Dubuque for
burial.