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Evening star., 1920-06-26
SCOUTS FETE SUCCESS.
Music, Addresses and Refresh
ments Given in Outing Benefit.

Exceeding all expectations, the lawn
fete and band concert given last night
at 9Th street and North Carolina ave
nue. southeast to raise funds to send
the members of the Boy Scout Band OF
Washington to Quantico, Va, for two
week vacation, was a great success.
From the opening address by Col
Colin Livingstone, national commander
of the Boy Scouts of America, until the
playing of 1.-The Star Spangled Banner
by the band. a continuous stream OF
citizens of East Washington filed into
the grounds and partook of the refresh
ments.
Isaac Cans also delivered an address,
and the musical numbers were under
the direction of Scoutmaster Kidwe4
1t was announced that the summer
plans of the Scout Band will include
concerts every Friday night All trans
portation has been donated by the
Washington Board of Trade. The band
already has fifty-one charity engage
ments for the coming winter.
Evening star., 1920-06-26

feet deep, was sold to Mrs. s. Mer-
chant. Several outbuildinss go with
the property.
This Arm also negotiated for the
street, haywood, Va. The lot is 90 feet
wide and $50 feet deep.
Two corner lots on walnut street,
at Wilson boulevard. in Clarendon,
were purche sed by T. Van Deusen. who
expects to erect a home on the ground
in the near future.
A number of lots in Arlington Park.
part of a new subdivision, where MANY
homes are now being constructed.
" ere disposed of by Mr.. O'Hara.
Evening star., 1920-06-26
CALIFORNIANS TO DINE.
Will Discuss Questions Peculiar to
West Tonight.

SAN FRANCISCO. June 26.-Plans
for banquet to be given by the Cali
fornia delegation to delegates and ma
tional committeeman of western
states and territories were laid at a
meeting of the California delegation
Problems peculiar to the west are to
be discussed and an effort will be
made to obtain unity of action upon
them.
Isadore b. Dockw eiler was re-elect-
ed national committeeman from Cali
fornia.
Evening star., 1920-06-26
TRAIN THIEVES ROB
IOWA DELEGATES IN BED
Car Is Entered En- Route and
$1,000 Is Stolen-Wire Home
for More.

DES MONIES. Iowa. June 26-sev-
eral Iowa democrats on the special
train en- route to the national con-
vention It San Francisco telegra phed
home yesterday for money. Accord
ing to reports here. thieves entered
one of the cars in the train some
place between Grand Junction. Col.
and Green River, Wyo.. and stole
about $1,000.
H r. Shoemaker of Council Bluffs
a United States marshal: Sheriff w.
A. Hogan of Anamosa and Jack
Brophy, chief of the Des Moines de-
tective force, were among those in
the robbed car
Evening star., 1920-06-26
UNABLE TO SWIM, browns

James E. France, thirteen years old
son of William France, 1867 13th
street. was drowned Yesterday after
noon in Rock creek near the north
end of Rock Creek Park He was
wading in the creek with companions
and suddenly went beyond his depth.
Being unable to swim, he could not
save himself
Police of the tenth precinct recov-
cred the body soon after the acct
dent happened, and Coroner Neyitt
gave certificate of accidental drown
Ing. The boys father is a teller in
the Park Savings Bank
Evening star., 1920-06-26
COOLIDGE Is CHALLENGED.

CHICAGO, June 26.-Seymour Sted-
man of Chicago, candidate for Vice
President on the socialist ticket, has
challenged Gov. Calvin Coolidge OF
Massachusetts, republican vice presi-
Dental nominee. to a debate on the is
sues of the presidential campaign, 1t
was announced. The time and place OF
the debate would be decided by mutual
agreement. letter dispatched to Gov.
Coolidge said.
Evening star., 1920-06-26
GOV. HARDING TO SPEAK.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, June 26.-Gov.
William L. Harding of Iowa will fire
the opening gun in the republican ma
tional campaign for the whole south, as
well as this immediate section, when he
speaks at a rally to be held here on
July l. The acceptance by Gov. Hard
ing of the invitation rendered by the
Knox county republican campaign COM
mittee to speak in Knoxville was con-
firmed by a telegram from Chicago
HEADQUARTERS.
Evening star., 1920-06-26
BIDS ON OIL ASKED.

Bids for supplying fuel oil to the
government-owned merchant fleet for
periods of from one to FIVE years have
been invited by the Shipping Board.
The board will need a total of 2S.221,-
900 barrels yearly. beginning Septem-
ber /, 1920, for delivery in monthly
installments at twenty-five Atlantic
coast and foreign ports. Bids will be
Epened July Is.
Evening star., 1920-06-26
GOMPERS ON WAY WEST.

VANCOUVER. B. c.. June 26.-On
his way to San Francisco to place
labor's case before the democratic
rational convention Samuel Gompers.
president of the American Federation
of Labor. arrived here today and left
shortly afterward for Seattle. He
was accompanied by William Green.
vice president of the federation.
Evening star., 1920-06-26
DIR. THoM ENDS MISSION.

DR.. w. Taylor Thorn. jr., of the
United States geological survey. is on
his way back to Washington today.
after six months spent in Vienna in
connection with the American
Friends service commission. DIR Thorn
was in Vienna in the effort to estab-
lish trade relations between Vienna
and surrounding nations.
Evening star., 1920-06-26
TEXAS FOR McADOO.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah. June 26-
At caucus held here the Texas DEL
egation to the San Francisco conven-
ton unanimously put itself on record
for the nomination of McAdoo and
pledged every one of the forty dele
gates to his support.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

For Sale-One Of the best stock
and grain farms in Iowa, located in
Floyd county, five miles southeast Of
Charles City, on state road apd cleo
trio highline, 1872 acres albwell fenced
mostly with woven wire, Is acres In
corn this year, 80 acres under the
plow. Timber for wood and home use,
adjoins the Cedar river good farm
for cattle, sheep or hogs, new buildE
ings two years old. Cottage of five
rooms newly painted white and small
cellar. Barn has stantions for cows
and has cement floor and drain, five
horses and good hay loft, grain bin
in barn. Leanto crib and drive way.
Large cattle shed. Silo one year old,
12O tons capacity. Good hen house,
holds 800 chickens. Buildings are all
well painted and have the best ce-
ment foundations under all and will
last life time. Drilled we'll and ex-
cellent water, good pump, water piped
to barnyard and hogs. House in native
timber and has excellent shade of
Gins, walnut and butter nut trees,
hundreds Of automobiles pass the
door every day. Two miles west of
Carrville. This place must be seen to
be appreciated. No worn out land but
best of soil. l do not need the money
and this place can be bought right
now at your own terms. Very small
payment down and long time to pay
the balance at low rate of interest
c. E. Wells. Charles City, Iowa, Route
g..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
Roland News Items.
ecia1 "A Tim A. m An,,hl,cen

Special to Times-Republican.
Roland. Aug. 25.-At a recen,
meeting Of the American Legion pos,
Of this place It was decided to put on
an entertainment to secure funds tc
defray tho expense Of the post and
TO furnish club rooms. A committee
consistins OF L. J.. skromme, ]. A
Snyder, 3. II. Knudson. A. J. Rod
and liver ]. lvsrson was elected to
have charge Of the entertainment
The delegates elected to repres.nt
the post at the state convention al
Cedar RAPIDS arc G. A. Smedal. L.
J. Skromme, Herman Holland and
G. A. Fagerland.
Funeral services were held Mon
day for Rasmus Thorson, the young
man who died from injuries reviewed
while threshing A.. the Gudmund
Hall home last week.
Last Sunday At tho Bergen par
sonage the twenty-six confirmation
classes Of Rev. q. ,smedal hold their
first reunion. Special services wero
held in the morning, followed by q
picnic dinner. During the afternoon
p program Of speeches and music
was given.
Mr.. and Mrs.. M. Hegland cele-
brated their golden wedding last
Friday by entertaining their chill
drsn and grandchildren md few
friends at . dinner. During the af-
ternon granddaughter, Miss Mabel
Jacobson. vas united In marriage ia
Henry N. Baklka, Of this place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
FARMS FOR SALE.

Wanted-The Burlington railroad
wants farmers and others who are
seeking safe investments Offering
large returns to investigate condi-
lions existing in the rain belt and
irrigated areas in western Nebraska,
northern Kansas, eastern Colorado
and Wyoming. Thru the Splitting up
of large holdings it is often possible
to secure excellent decided lands at
moderate prices. If you could see
the crops and surroundings you
would realize and appreciate what
this opportunity means. Tell me
what kind of a farm you prefer and
which location and let me put you
in touch with the owner or agent
Neither the railroad nor myself has
any land for sale. The railroad en-
ploys me to help farmers make the
most Of the opportunities along it's
lines. L have helped thousands Of
them. Perhaps l can also help you.
Early action is desirable. S. B. How
ard, Agricultural Agent. Burlington
Railroad, room 80, Q. building, Oma-
hz, Sch. .
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
Iowa News Items

!. ReInbeck---Emil Ohrt has received
letters patent on his two inventions to
make the engine of Buick car
noiseless by eliminating the side
play on the rocker arms. The first
one is a series of springs which will
take up surplus motion Of the side
arms. The other is later idea
much simpler and quite as effective.
Oelwein-A mile south from the
city limits Of Oelwein a big new sign
IN red, white and blue bears the fol-
lowing legend: "Olewein Camping
Grounds. Welcome" 1t sharks the en-
trance to Oelwein's largest park,
consisting Of thirty-five acres OF
wood and water. and means that the
tourist Is at liberty to park his car
and make his camp in that portion
which has been reserved for his spec
ial use.
Dubuque-F'aith OF the age in hu-
mainly was shattered for an aged
couple when a stranger they had met
rented them a little frame structure
between Sixteenth and Seventh
streets on White which belonged to
the st. Mary's high school property,
taking their last $40 bill as rent for
the first month. The couple are
homeless and their hope of securing
a place to call their very own is gone,
for the money they had received, a
$40 bill given to them by\their son.
was taken by the stranger. who while
sitting in the step Of the house sign
flied that the place was for rent and
that he was the owner. He took the
first months rent and departed for
the key, but failed to return. The
couple after waiting for some time
in vain made inquiries in the neigh
borhood and ascertained that they
5 had been deceived.
Observation-Disclosures farmers arc
building an electric line east from
G1apbrook and another south from
Glatbrook. There will be cross lines
80 as to serve many farmers of Crys-
tai Spring Creek. Tho line is be-
ing constructed at &7bo per mile. The
Iowa Railway and Light company
has contract to supply current for
20 years. Work Will soon be pushed
on II miles Of electric liynt hnoSout
OF Dysart. which will supply Cutler
with light and power as well as
about 80 farmers on the way The
Iowa Railway and Light company
Will erect, own and operate the line.
The material Is arriving for the line
from ,Reinbeck to Dinsdale. This
will be owned and operated by the
same company and Will supply only
the village Of Dinsdale at present.
Later, tho farmers along the line may
be attached. This limo follows the
Rock Island railroad.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

mcnts where the advertiser daes moi
use his maine. address your reply to
the key-letter used in tho adver-
tisement, apd send it In care of the
Times Republican. Replies will be
delivered to the advertisers prompt
ly. Names of advertisers advertise
ing under key-letters will not be
tlivulsed.
All classified advertising must bo
In this office before II O'clock tnooh)
on the day publication. We are
not responsible for errors which
may appear in advertisements fur
nished by telephone
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Public Auction Real estate. Fine
corner lot on corner Ninth avenue
and May street. Marshalltown, Ia.
This lot has the city water and sew
er running right by It. Is fine lot
high and dry. Plenty room for two
large houses Or thrs, small ones.
THIS lot will be sold at auction Mon
day evening at 7 p. m. Terms will
be easy. Look 1t over and come to
this sale. We are holding the sale at
the above hour for the benefit OF the
laborlng man. Fred Otte, owner,
phone white At Col. Kendall auc-
tiOneer Phone 1R1o
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

The crusade for better babies has
spread from coast TO coast, and TAX
en- firm hold Of American Mothers.
Few women realize how much the
Ill health OF the mother influences
the unborn child. both physically
and mentally. Women who suffer
from mysterious pa1ns. backaohe,
nervousness. mental depression,
headaches, etc, should rely on Lydia
q. Ptnkham,s Vegetable Compound,
made from roots and herbs. which
for nearly forty years has been the
standard remedy for these ailments.
--Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

For Saie-Iowa land. We have a
splendid 80 acre farm, 100 acre farm.
"a acre farm, 40 acre farm, 100 acre
farm, all well improved most Of these
near Marshalltown. We can sell these
with very small payment down and
carry back the balance on the farm
Would accept as part payment, live
stock Of any kind, general store, OF
hardware stock or income property.
If you are looking for a farm 1t will
pay you to see US. Very best of terms
Office over Larson's Shoe Store
phone 2121, Plumb Bros, Marshall
town Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
sou,hwest iowa is a fertile ~

Southwest Iowa IL a fertile fied
for the man with anything to e
that has merit. Seventy-five thou
sand people in southwest Iowa res
the Daily Nonpareil. IT Is the Ero3
want ad medium Of this section.
Ia known far and wide as product
of results. II you have land or anI
thing else to sell or trade. get
touch with southwest Iowa thru r.
Nonpareil. Council Bluffs. Iowa,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
SOUTH DAKOTA LANDS.
DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA LAND
MISSOURI LAND.

For Sale-Charlton county, Mis-
souri, farm bargain, 665 acres, 400 in
cultivation, very fertile. Good i'm
provements. Near two railroads.
Other farms near have sold up to
$500 per acre; nonresident owners
offer this for s110 per acre. Writ
for particulars. or come. NJ. F.
Simmons, Grand Avenue Temple,
Kansas City, Mo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
REAL ESTATE AUCTION.

Real Estate Auction-As I wish to
dispose Of my interests in Marshall
town, Iowa, will sell my property
on premises s13 South Eleventh ave-
nue.. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1920 at 2
o'clock. This house has four gooo
rooms, good cellar, good we'll two
fine lots, good rich soil, fine garden.
lot. Here Is a dandy good home in
this locality. Remember that houses
to rent are as iscarce as hens teeth
In this city. Come and buy a home
so you won't have to move. Terms
on day Of sale. Now come to this
sale as I mean to sell this place.
Sylvester Hare, owner. Col. Kendall.
auctioneer. Phone 1872.
Real Estate Auction-I will sell
my property on premises s12 Jack
son street, Wednesday, Sept. l., 1920
at 1880 p. M. This property consists
Of a good 4 room house. cellar, coal
house, good garden spot Here is a
fine corner lot 55x136. Here is fine
little home for some one, has city
water and sewer on this street. Now
don't fail to attend these sales if you
are in the market for a home as !
am in bushes In Kansas City and
want the money out Of these prop
critics. Terms sale day. Don't forget
the date and place. Sylvester Hare
owner. Col. Kendall, auctioneer
phone 1872
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

For Saie-Red River Valley farm
by owner, $40 acres at $40 per acre..
mile from town. mail line North
ern Pacific railway, near Fargo, on
New York to Seattle automobilS
highway. A choice section of first
ciass iand, good buildings. bungalow.
house, hftysacres pasture, fenced.
Willis Harold, Wheatland, N. D.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Wanted-To list residence proper
ties. We have buyers for property in
oil parts of the city. List your pro-
perties with us II you Want to turn
them into cash. Plumb & Lamoreux.
Phone 500
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

For Sale-240 acre Hardin county
farm, fine natural grove, can all be
farmed. room house, barn, two deep
wells. bumper crop this year; 100
acres in clover. at $275 pSr acre. 100
acre Franklin county, 1 mile Of
Hampton, fine improvements, $3.50
per acre. sell farms and city prop
erty worth the money. G. r. Kersey,
MarshalltoWn
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Wanted-Farmers attention please.
Get In touch with US before selling
your wheat. We will bid strong
prices car load lots your track.
Waterloo & c. r. Union Mill Com
pany, Waterloo. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Wanted-To rent, seven or eight
room house by Sept. Is. or sooner.
Phone red 1909.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Canaries obtain their yellow color
thru being fed red pepper while nest
ling or when moulting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. farm and
stock man wants to rent farm. Fifty
fifty or cash. Central Iowa. Refer
ences. Box s. route 5, Clarion. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
- -,
: WAN ED.

Misunderstanding by hour or con-
tract. city or country. Phone yellow
1176.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Are You going to buy landf II Il
first get a copy of our Journal.
has lands. city property and stock
of'goods advertised in 1t from nearIl
every state so you can find just WIZ
Won want in its columns. Establisl1
ed twenty-three years and reach9
70 600 readers each issue. Send s
cents for one years subscriptiod
Farm & Real Estate Journal. Traa1
iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

For Sale-Big Snap-233 acres To-
Gated in and adjoining a good little
town with railroads, good markets
and schools. Has large. up-to- date
buildings. Right in town. Fine
south frontage, fine orchard and
evergreen grove nearly all around
buildings. Land all smooth, gently
sloping, deep, black soil, in very high
state Of cultivation and is clean from
quack grass and stone. Very best
lay of land, good fences. This Is one
of the finest lhomes and locations in
the country. Price 5000 per acre.
Terms. $4,000 down; $4,000 March
1, 1921, balance 10 years time, 5 per
Scent interest. Come and see one Of
the finest homes in the country. Have
for sale big list Of fine improved
80, 160-acre farms; close in; good
towns and schools; good terms.
Agents wanted. Lewis Fedge, Albert
Lea MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Wanted-To buy or exchange
real eltate. List your property with
me. Lawrence Brennecke, 1o5 East
Main.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
For Sale
To Rent
To Exchange
NORTH DAKOTA LAND.

For Sale - Sweet clover farms,
Ransom county: twenty quarters to
sweet clover. One crop pays for land.
Lists and literature free. Agents
wanted. w. q. Chisman, owner, Lis
bon, N. d.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Wanted-People to know that J.
N. Walker has a modern equipped
milk kitchen and all people who
want good clean, fresh milk deliver
ed daily. call green 7S7.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

For Salo-S0 acres, level farm land;
every foot can be plowed; no house;
good soil. good well and hay and
cattle shed. One-half mile OF Albion.
L. d. Dennis. Albion, Iowa.
For Sale-Eighty-a farm close
to Marshalltown, good house, barn,
double corn crib, other buildings.
This can be bought on easy terms.
VIII take a good forty acre or
smaller farm as part. Write owner.
Box 282, Union, Iowa.
For Sale - Three hundred four
acres. seven miles from Marshall
town, two miles from Dillon, extra
good stock and grain farm. Well
improved. Reason for selling, poor
health and old age. Price right, cali
or write to F. v. Kubik. LeGrand,
Iowa.
For Sale-Small farm consisting Of
twenty acres. two and one-half miles
from Marshalltown, on good road
Fine house, two good wells, other out
buildings fair. some fruit trees. This
place would make an ideal truck
farm, close to good market. Must be
sold by Sept!1. Address owner, 400
East State street, phone 1866.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Wanted Linotype operator, on
this newspaper, must be a good OPP
orator and want steady place. The
very best working conditions. Times
Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
MINNESOTA LAND.

For Sale-Central Minnesota farm
lands. producing large crops Of clov-
err, oats, barley, rye, corn and po-
tatoes. Write for list. Rogers &
Ellzey, Wadena, MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Wanted-Room and board by cid
cry lady. room and bath on ground
floor. Phone 302
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Wanted-Reliable man for janitor
work. Apply manager Strand theater.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

For Sale-A nearly modern room
cottage. Phone red 1915.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
| MONTANA LAND.

For Saie-Irrigated alfalfa lands.
government project Just completed.
Hhree cuttings alfalfa hay or one
crop Of hay and crop of seed. Over
SlOO acre seed crop last year. 8. T..
Rundlee 6o4 Iowa building, Sioux
City, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
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PUBLIC AUCTION

Public Auction-As / am brealxing
up housekeeping will sell my house
hold furnishings on premises. 40G
West Church street, Marshailtown,
Thursday. Aug. 26th, at two O'Clock
as follows: Good gilt bed. springs.
mattress. sanitary couch, pad, center
table. pillows, bedding. lace curtains,
portiers. sewing table. good gas
range. refrigerator, sewing cabinet,
pictures small rugs. a lot Of good
ingram carpet. good dresser. birds
eye maple commode, good drophead
sewing machine, bowls. pitcher, tubs,
dishes. cooking utensils. siIverware,
and many other articles. Herbert
Eldridge. owner, Col. Kendall, auct.
Phone 1872.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

Wanted-Man OF good character
to take charge of our business in
Marshalltown. This can be handled
by some one In other line Of business
and requires three or four hours time
every day. Salary $50 per month to
start. The F1eischmann Company,
500 West Second street, Des Moines,
Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25
classified Advertisements =: q: -:
Wanted
Found
Lost

Wanted - Experienced automobile
mechanic. None other need apply.
Hewitt's Garage
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-08-25

To Rent-Modern furnished Sleep
Ing room. I'll North First avenue.
Phone 964.