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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-15
Nevada Hero Hon ored
Special to Times-Republican.

SpeClaI 70 IllneS-fSepuDlcHn.
Nevada, April 15.-Clare 8. Steph-
ans. late private in Company B, First
U. s. Engineers, who was killed in
action at Scissors, France On JuIy
90 1918, has been honored by the
war department Today his father,
Thomas H. Stephans Of this city. re-
ceived a citation from the headquar-
tiers Of the First division in which
his son was cited for gallantry in &C
ton, and especially meritorious serv-
ices. Private Stephans volunteered
in an engineering corps on the west
coast and went over "early in the
game" He was born and reared in
Neyad a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-15

burning building to save the family
purse and she was ais, severely
burned.
Mrs. Bjelka formerly lived at Me-
Callsburg, but of late had conducted
a hotel at Garden City wher, her hus-
band was blacksmith. She leaves
her husband, one son and two daush-
ters.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-15

SPeCIH 90 IInHcH-NeVuUIICNH'
Nevada, April l6.-The Nevada
school board. awakenin g to the necs-
silly Of the times has taken action
TO, pay the teachers OF the high and
erh6ed schools OF the city material
ly Increased wage. The grade teach
ers OF the city will as = rule. receive
sl25 per school month while the
board has contracted with q number
OF the high school teachers at up
wards of 1880 year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-15
BURNS FATAL TO WOMAN.
Garden City Hotel Keeper Dead
From Explosion of Kerosene Can.

Special to Times-Republican.
Nevada, April 15.-Mrs. L. ]. B5elka
died from burns received when kerr
osene can from which she was'pour-
ing oil to revive fire in a kitchen
range, exploded. Flames were thrown
over her body and when her SON,
Richard, rushed in to rescue her she
was a veritable torch.
She was burned at D. m. and died
at 10 o'clock that night. The hotel
at Garden City. north Of here on the
Rock Island, burned to the ground
also. She was the landlady. Her son
Richard, was severely burned as he
wra pped the mother in a blanket and
rescued her. Later a daughter, Ill
Ian, aged Is, rushed back into The
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-15
PIONEER CITIZENS DEAD.

Ida Grove, Die in West
Special to Times Republican.
Ida Grove, April 15.-John II.
Keehl died at the hor,A Of his son in.
Gle u1m. WashtnStyn Sunday night
and the body was ,tncught here for
interment. Mr.. Keeh1s for number
Of years wss engaged In farming In
Battle township, Ida cdhnty. nssr. tiss
Woodbury. county liHe hut fcr 1sors
Inan tWoivo years n11Teaaa00 IN TINS
city until the deathssof his rife,
which occurred abouty4ye week. So.
He has farm Lar iA The n6Eth-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-15

The earliest astronomical obssrva-
tions Of which there Ii authentic rec
ord were made at Babylon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-15

Do Soto was tho first white man -
enter Tennessee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-04-15

hsadaehss Frsm slight ceIds
Laxative Bromo Quininc Tablets
relieve the Headache by curing the
Cold. A tonic laxative and germ de-
stroyer. Look for signature y. w.
Grove ON box. S0c..
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
She lnterfered With Snort.

A woman member of the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to An
imals was visiting a Wyoming ranch,
a subscriber writes, and found it nee
essary to reform many things there.
She fed the cats meat privately,
which gave them taste for birds
and young chickens. She had the
collie come into her cabin to sleep,
which made him fat and lazy and in
clined to neglect the sheep. She
wanted the saddle horses put in the
barn when 1t showed, and they
fought to get out. liking the snow
and the air better.
so some Of the young folks tried
to get back at her by telling her
about the 'side-hill goanthus,' which
has legs on one side longer than the
other adapting him to his life on
steep hills. They told her we had
great sport in the fall driving them
down onto level ground, where they
could run only in a small circle. ow-
ing to the arrangement of their legs,
and then all you had to do was to
stand in the center of the circle and
hit them with club. She flew to
pieces with scorn. oh, how manly,
how sportsmanlike! What must you
think Of yourselves! Merely to stand
still and kill the poor things with a
great big club!' We resigned."-Out-
look.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
1ha1eodx. Guard of the Preside Mt.

"Hopelessly clever" you would say,
must be the secret service men who
act as body-guard Of the President Of
the United States; and clever to a
hopeless extent, we are assured, these
same gentlemen actually are. Not
only do they possess in an uncanny
degree the mysterious ability to de-
tect crank or a crook, at almost
any distance, but they are accom-
plished in many other ways as well.
For instance, there is Edward Star
ling, who stood on the running-board
Of the presidents car and caught
boquets and things thrown at the
chief executive on the latter's ten
thousand-m Swing round the
circle" and did 1t so efficiently that
not even dandelion reached its des-
tinatfon. Startling is said to be so
huge and handsome in his evening
clothes that he has outshone most
statesmen and other common NOR
tails at all the great state functions
he has had to attend in the line of
duty both in this country and Europe
Also, there is W. III. Moran, Chief of
the United States Secret Service,
who, in addition to being Shark" in
all matters pertaining to his office,
sings bass and serves as deacon in a
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
Crippled Motorists.

Jump out to San Francisco, the
city Of hills. and we find w. Fl.
Thomas, a motorist who lost his left
arm some years a1o. The fact re-
| mains, however, that he finds no diff
| ficulty in plotting his car wherever
he wants to so. 1t Is recorded that
Thomas, just by way Of showing his
independence. rolls cigaret with his
one hand while driving thru the
heaviest traffic in the city. That is,
when the traffic cops back is turned
he does. Recently Thomas took it
into his head that he would like to
drive his car up a fight Of steps
just why / can not say. At any rate,
he accomplished the stunt without
anything unforeseen happening.
Elmer G. Sweeney, Of Maiden,
Mass, is another man to whom ply
slcal handicaps mean nothing.
Eleven years ago Sweeney was
caught in a railroad accident. Both
his legs were cut off half way be-
tween the knees and hips. He owns
motor car. which he operates with
perfect ease. On his car brake,
clutch and reverse pedals are bolted
steel plates. These are manipulated
without difficulty by his artificial
limbs.
Another man who lost both legs in
railroad accident is Guy F. Lyle,
of Birmingham. Ala. He has arti-
fetal limbs and he runs a touring
car, and has not let the accident in
terfere with his business and pleas
ure as q motorist.
T. S. Ross. Of Cambridge, Mass.
suffered an accident which deprived
him of the use OF both feet He
drives his car entirely by hand, this
by means Of special attachments he
has had provided. The lever on the
side connects with the clutch, and
the hand brake being readily access
sible In ordinary driving, Ross has
no difficulty in operating the clutch
and applying the brakes. A special
rack has been built on the rear of the
car for carrying the owners wheel
chair.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12

Thrill gave an address reminiscent
guest was called upon and the after
noon was passed in recalling the old
times and their first experiences in
Iowa. The day was most enjoyable
for these pioneer mothers whose
husbands and sons have had SO large
a part in changing the rolling prairie
to the prosperous farms and thriving
city Of Manchester. Those present
were: Mesdames Silas Trenchard.
Cornelius Scott, William Hockaday.
Elon Skinner, Lydia Lanning, Reli-
ance Amsden, Isabel Granger. Juliet
Mcintosh. Philetus Crosby, Robert
Fishel. Enos Hamblin. ]. J. Hoag.
Mary Bradford, Anna Richmond and
Calvin Yoran, Nate Trenchard.
Manchester is planning on three
day celebration Of the Fourth Of July
which will surpass all previous cele-
brations here. On Sunday. the
Fourth, a program in keeping with
the Sabbath and significant Of the
history of our national birthday, is
planned to be given at the fair
grounds, to which there will be no
admission charged and no conces
sions will be open. On the Saturday
previous and on the Monday follow
ing. program of vaudeville acts,
racing, games and amusements is be-
ing arranged. >with midway and
shows of all kinds. This is the fourth
year that the Manchester CONNER
cial Club has been In charge of the
fair grounds. and a reputation for
giving big shows has been establish
ed. which those in charge promise
will he enhanced by the big things
they are planning for July 8, and
this year.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
Trying Il in Maine

Philip H. Park. Boston business
man. has decided that it isn't fair to
nave Boston dependent on the west
Tor her beef He has made q. 1900
acre pasture farm near Augusta, Me-,
Tor beef raising. He has been accu-
muiating his stock since 1918. He
has a prize winning Aberdeen Ane,s
bull weighing 1000 pounds. and
Queen Ann, a grand champion Aber-
deem Angus. Mr.. Park is one Of
Names largest taxpayers. He is 60
ing to prove his theory that New
England offers more live stock in
ducements than the balance Of tho
country.-Boston Post.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
cARUSo PROBE HELD UP.
Inquiry Into Jewel Theft Suddenly
Halted

East Hampton, N. Y, June H.
Plans to turn Enrico Caruso's Long
Island villa into. a temporary court
house for an inquiry into the nays
FERROUS theft Of 100000 worth Of
jewels from Mrs. Caruso's boudoir,
were suddenly held up yesterday.
District Attorney Young, Sheriff
Kelly, stenographer, and other Of
ficials came to the house prepared
to conduct a John Doe inquiry, put
everybody under oath, and take tes-
timony.
The district attorney talked in
formally with employees and detec-
tiyes. then said he was sure it had
been an inside" job.
Certain matters have been de-
veloped by detectives that warrant
postponement," he added. 1.-THE ends
of justice might be defeated If an
inquiry was held today"
Corroborating the belief Of detec-
tives that the Carusos were robbed
by an emp1oye, 1t was discovered to-
day that screen had been cut from
the inside, the presumption being
that the thief tried to indicate to in
iyestigators that the robbers gained
entrance to the villa in this manner.
Mrs. Caruso expressed the belief
that the jewels were hidden on the
grounds, having been buried hur-
riedly before the theft deliberately
set off the buglar alarm in her fbou-
doir.
y
The possibility Of an overseas end
to the investigation developed when
detectiveSfound that one Of the maids
employed by Mrs. Caruso had din
'ner in New York City with man
last Friday night and that his man
sailed for Italy, last Tuesday, the
day that the theft was discovered by
the ringing of a burglar alarm which
District Attorney Young said was
staged"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
Memorial Building Bids.

Close July IL, Sheffield, Iowa. Seal
ed proposals will be received up to
8 o'clock D. m. July IL. 1920 for the
construction Of city hall and mem
orial building, Sheffield, Ia. j. II.
LETTERS, architect. Mason City Ia.
Plans and specifications can be
procured from tho town clerk by
depositing a check for IS for safe
return of same, check to be returned
to bidder on return of plans.
An approved surety bond IN the
amount of contract will be required
from the successful bidder at the
time contracts are signed. Bids will
be received for the general con-
struction of the building exclusive
Of the plumbing and heating ac-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
PERSHTNG TO HELP BOARD.
Will Assist in Remaking United
States Army.


Washington, June 12.-First steps
toward the reorganization Of the
army under the law passed at the
recent session of congress were taken
by Secretary Of War Baker today
when he announced the appointment,
of four boards to meet next week to
prepare classifications of officers.
The boards are:
First. presided over by Gen. Per
shing, to make an initial list of Of
ficers fitted for general staff duty.
The qualifications for a place on the
list are: Graduation from the army
staff college or the army college
prior to July /. 1917, and recon-
mendation for duty as commander or
chief Of staff Of division or higher
tactical unit, or for detail on the
general staff; command since July O.
1917. of division or higher tactical
unit. fitness shown during acutal SER
vice in the world war.
Second. headed by Lieut.. Gen.
Robert L. Billiard, will classify Of
ticers to be retained and those who
should be dropped. Officers designat-
ed for discharge will be given an
opportunity to appear before board
of inquiry.
Third, headed by Lieut.. Gen.
Hunter Liggett, will prepare an
eligible list for brigadier generals
from among colonies of the line and
other officers of not less than twenty
two years commissioned service, in
the line.
Fourth. headed by Col. Walter ar.
Gordon. will prepare lists for promo
ton from among all officers Of engi-
neers. signal corps. infantry. cavalry,
field artillery coast artillery, Porto Ri
co regiment and Philippine scouts who
were appointed to the regular army
or the Philippine scouts prior to
April 6, 1917 Seniority will be the
basis of the list. and those at the top
will be promoted first as vacancies
occur. This Is as recommended by
Gen. Pershing in lieu Of the old
separate promotion lists for each
branch Of the service.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
THIS YEAR WILL
BE FAR UNDER THAT OF
LAST YEAR.
SPRING WHEAT CROP
ALSO CURTAILED
Only 55 Per Cent Acreage Planted
Compared to Previous Yea~Oats
Crop In Excellent Condition and
Yield of 5,5o0,OoO Bushels is Fore
cast-Alfalfa Acreage increasing.

Des Moines, June 1.-THE condi.
ton Of Iowa's winter wheat cror
June was not as good as a year ago
On June / it was SO per cent, fore
casting production of S,762 ,0OC
bushels, compared with 1880, DOT
bushels last year. The acreage OF
winter wheat this year in Iowa is
estimated at $4,000 acres.
Iowa's spring wheat acreage this
year Is only 55 per cent Of last year :,
acreage amounting to approximately
Alp, 200 acres. The condition June /
was IS per cent of normal forecast
ing a production of 6,164.0OO bushels,
compared with 7.145.O0O bushels last
year.
Oats Production Up.
Oats acreage has decreased per
cent. 1t is estimated that about s.
100000 acres were seeded to oats tn =
year. The condition of the crop June
l was 90 per cent, forecasting a pro-
duction Of 202.404,0 900 bushels, COM
pared with 1876, $4,000 bushels last
year.
The acreage seeded to barley this
year is 5000 acres, compared with
$4,000 acres last year. The condi-
ton Juno 1 was 80 per cent. fore
casting a production Of SOL 900
bushels, compared with s,032,0ct
bushels last year.
Tbo ol1x,>. 80
cutting this season is less than last
year. Every thing pointed to de-
sire on the part of farmers in Iowa
this year to seed down more land to
clover for the purpose of enriching
their land, but the scarcity and high
price of seed prevented It. Con-
siderable winter killing of, the old
seeding occurred in the eastern por-
ton of the state. but reports indicate
az good stand Of new seeding. The
condition of the crop on June 1 was
90 per cent Of normal.
Alfalfa Increasing.
7 Alfalfa acreage in Iowa is slowly
but gradually increasing. Alfalfa
went thru the winter in excellent
III LIiOSt iCSohSACS III tHS
state. The condition Of the crop
June was 95 per cent OF normal.
Pasture in Iowa June 1 averaged
90 per cent Of normal. Some locali-
ties report pastures overstocked.
The condition Of all hay in Iowa
June was SO per cent of normal.
The condition of rye June 1 was
an o>n rar% ne
Other crops: Following are esti-
mates OF June conditions; Field
beans, "a per cent; cabbages. 80 per
cent; onions. 80 per cent; peaches, so
per cent; pears, Sc per cent; black
berries, 90 per cent; watermelons, So
per cent: muskmelons, IS per cent;
sugar beets, 95 per cent.
Iowa bids fair this year for the
production Of one Of the best fruit
crops In years. The agricultural
apple crop was estimated at 80 per
cent juno I.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
Food Poisoning Reveal, Lack Of Care.

Food Poisoning Reveals Lack Of Care.
Canned food free from gas or
swell. from disintegration. and from
bad odors. has proved safe in all
the experiments conducted by the
bureau Of chemistry. Spoiled canned
food is not safe because the con-
sumner can not separate harmless
decomposition from poisonous decom-
position. No canning scheme is per-
feet enough to prevent the loss Of
an occasional can. Such can should
be destroyed. not eaten.
In poisoning cases investigated by
the bureau of chemistry, 1t has been
repeatedly shown that the food con-
sumed was spoiled and that some of
those who handled It recognized it's
condition. AS long as people take a
chance In serving food known to be
unsound. deaths from poisoning will
occasionally occur.
With both commercial and home
canned food. the final responsibility
of determining whether It Is in a At
state for human consumption rests
with the person who opens the can.
The only difference Is that the COM
mercial product is tested by the
wholesaler, jobber. and retailer be-
fore 1t reaches the consumer, while
the home Gamer is frequently res
ponsible for proper precaution in
packing and for inspection of the pro-
duct.
A can, the contents of which is
suitable for consumption. when OPEN
ed should be free from swell or es-
Gaping gas. The contents should
have the proper color, texture and
odor for the product canned. and
should be absolutely free from anv
foreign or offensive odor. All these
things should be noted before the
product IS tasted.
On the other hand. If the vegetable
FISH. meat or fruit in the can smells
and looks wholesome, SO far as ,s
now known, there is no danger from
IT'S consumption. The home Gamer
therefore, can go ahead with her
canning operations, feeling sure that
ner family will be safe from food
poisoning If she observes these
simple precautions.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
A MODERN IMPROVEMENT.
One That Will Improve Appearances
ard G;v~ Create. a

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Ask us about it. It will cost you
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
JOHN eARLEYcoRN JAILED.

Liquor Seized at Long Residence
Turned Over to Sheriff.
John Barleycorn has been placed
in solitary confinement in the county
Jail. Forty-five cases of whisky,
seized on, the morning of June 1, at
the home OF Made Long, 210 South
Second avenue. was turned over on
order of Judge Tankersrey, of the
municipal court, to Sheriff Charles
Henry, to await final disposition by
the district court.
The transfer was made at $3.50 this
morning, Judge TanKersiey and
Bailiff L. D.. Hampton acting for the
court, and Sheriff Henry, with Coun-
ty Clerk G. w. Gilbert and County
Auditor George Enderley, as check
ers, appearing for the county. The
cases were removed from the vault
in the court room to the jar, where
they will be guarded until the district
court determines what disposition
shall be made Of the "booze."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
In the District Court.

The taking Of evidence in the case
Of r. P. Scott VS.. Mundy & Scott,
ct al, was concluded in district court
Friday afternoon and the court d.
rected that the cause be submitted
on written briefs, to be furnished OPP
posing counsel and the court by
June %.
On motion of the defendants the
case of S. M. Cause, county treasurer
VS. the Marshalltown Light Power and
Railway Company and that ct Cause
VS. the railway company, as agent for
it's stockholders and others, g. change
OF venue was granted Friday and the
cases ordered transferred to the dis
trict court Of Tama county.
Mrs. Mahala A. Springer Friday
was granted a decree in divorce from
Abel E. Springer, and given the GUS
today Of minor child.
Suit to quiet title Friday was filled
in district court by j. G. Dunlap VS..
Delos Arnold, ct al. The property
involved is farm land in Washington
township.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12

Presbyterian church in Washington
and was one OF a quartet of secret
service men who entertained the
president and his party with many
songs on the George Washington.
Wherever he went in Europe Pres
ident Wilson was accompanied by
secret service men under the direct
control of ''Ea gle-Eye Joe" Murphy,
who is an old-timer and has &C.
companied the last three presidents
on all their trips over the country,
making 1t point always to stand
in some place two feet higher than
the president when the latter stopped
anywhere on his journey.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12


cording to the plans and specifica-
tons also seperate bids will be re-
ceived at the same time as above
mentioned. for the heating and
plumbing Of the aforesaid building.
All stipulations regarding bonds
amount, ETC.. to apply to both con-
tracts respectively. The Sheffield
Brick and Tile Company will furnish
tile for this building at 500 per
thousand. If taken within the next
three months. The town of Sheffield
by it's council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids, or to ac-
cept any bid that they should desire.
Dated Sheffield, Franklin county,
Iowa, June 8. 1920. BY order of the
Town Council of Sheffield. Iowa.
Oliver Yelland, Town Clerk.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-06-12
Helped Man and wiz.

Walter Farraud, 1898 Springfield
Ave-, Irvington. N. J., writes: .My
back aehed continuously as did my
wife's. After taking Foley kidney
Pills, we were surprised with the
quick results. ! recommend Foley
Kidney Pills to any one who has
kidney or bladder trouble" They help
rid the blood Of impurities that cause
rheumatic pains. swollen. aching and
stiff joints and muscles and other
symptoms Of kidney trouble. Sold
everywhere.