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The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

Hardware Co., very thoughtfully teie.
phoned the information that the show
would perform in the afternoon only.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

Otis Putnam returned early in the
week from business visit to Shreve.
port.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

John White, connected with the Ly.
man-White Wholesale Grocery, was
transacting business in Elton Wednes
day.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

Martin Fusilier living in the north
part of town is sick of typhoid fever.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

Wyatt Anderson finished threshing
Tuesday having a splendid yield of
good rice.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09
METHODIST EPISCOPAL

Rev. A. M Wynne, Pastor
1000 a m.--Sunday School-Henry
Walton, Supt.
Preaching Service First and Third
Sunday of each month, at 11:0Oaa. M
and 500 p. m.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

Ponzi, the Boston financial wizard,
believed in taking things easy.
John Barleycorn is dead and buried,
but his ghost goes marching on.
Every dog has his day" but the
rumhound prefers his night.
Did Harding leave the front porch
because 1t got too hot or too cold?
Harding favors "a campaign of con.
struction," with emphasis on the "con"
They say Harding never gets excited
Neither will he ever get ex-president-
ed.
Boxing is an Anglo-Saxon sport,
which explains why the Irish excel
in it.
Some women now have two votes
who only had one before the 18th was
ratified.
It's hard to realize 1t but 1t won't be
long before you will be getting out that
overcoat.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

| Joe Bailey was sent way back TO sit
down by the Texas voters and may
now initiate the silence Of Bryan, Hoo
YER and the ex-kaiser.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

ing nicely.
A number went to Lake Charles to
see the lions and tigers last week, and
say it was really good show.
RAYMOND eleanor
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

Mr.. McClung representing the Times
Picayune was in town Friday
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

W. H. Eastwood was a business
visitor to Oberlin Saturday last.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

Miss Katie Broderick spent the
weekend at the pleasant country home
Of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Putnam.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09
ELTON DIRECTORY
CITY OFFICIALS

CITY OFFICIALS
Mayor-H. v. Kennedy.
Aldermen-Allen De la Rue Bent.
Butler.
Marshal-HeDry Ssvoie.
Clerk-W. N, FoDtenot. '
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

locating at Elton where
will Station for Ford
Cars and
81 This plan decided consideration by
the Ford Motor myself that should
very products, in
much complete stock of parts will
be carried.
have purchased lots Main Street which
Will build suitable building 75xl5o feet where will
give the Learned to ap
preciate
As mailing list complete, will get in
touch with every territory it
will be pleasure you any way possible
HOWARD PROCTOR,
Manager
SALES SERVICE
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09
PERSONAL MENTION AND
ITEMS OF INTEREST

H. V. Kennedy and wife accompeni-
ed by Mrs. Eugene Anderson went to
Jennings Friday, the ladies paying a
visit to the registers Office while
there.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

1t is predicted by those in a position
to Judge that if present good weather
continues, November / will find all
rice cut and threshed. This SO far has
been an ideal harvest time.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

Prof. Nixon reports TO us that out
of the 25S pupils enrolled in the Elton
school, only Is come up to the stand
ard in weight and measurement. Sixty
six below ten per cent, forty.four be,
tween five and ten per cent, twenty.
above five and ten per cent while
fourteen are away, "over the top"
Others not reaching in either way this
percentage not mentioned. This stand.
Iardizing has been considerable work,
taken in connection with the usual
hard work at the beginning of the
term has made a very busy month
The enrolment has increased twenty
We hope to have some high school
notes on our letter next week.
.
Paul Fusilier had the misfortune
to break his leg while hauling rice
Tuesday afternoon. The accident hap
pened just west to town on the gravel
road near Geo Christians. There is q
culvert there covering an irrigation
ditch that is in very bad condition
and not noticing this place Mr.. Fusi
lier's wagon wheel dropped in with
such force as to cause sack Of rice
to fall in and his attempt to rescue
the rice he, himself fell, in such a
manner as to fracture his left leg a.
bout two and a half inches below hip
joint. Mr.. Fusilier fell with such force
into the broken cuIvert that his own
weight against the culvert timbers sew
cred the bone-a clean square break,
not so bad to set but difficult to keep
in place while healing. His colored
helper, being near the quarters, got
his car and huriredly conveyed the In.
jured man to his home, Drs. Smith and
Fletcher set the broken limb and the
patient is resting as we'll as can be
hoped for.
| .
Mrs. F. NJ. Mcfarland came over
from Port Arthur Sunday to make an
extended visit with her granddaughter
Mrs. ]. G. Hebert and other relatives,
leXDecting to remain three weeks or
more.
| ]. L. Catlett and family accompanied
by Mrs. Catlett's mother, Mrs. Haw,
motored to Rosa Monday for visit
there and at Morrow with relatives.
P. C. Agaisse was business visitor
in New Orleans the first Of the week.
Mrs. J. G. Hebert who went to
Eunice last Thursday was s.ccompani
ed home the following day by Mr.
and Mrs. A. Fusilier.
! .
4 Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. DeLouche, 0l
Kinder spent Monday in Elton, guests
of the later's sister, Mrs. p. C. Agaisse
D
L. G. Hebert motored to the Parish
seat Wednesday afternoon.
1t is predicted by those in a position
to Judge that if present good weather
continues, November / will find al
rice cut and threshed. This so far hal
been an ideal harvest time.
Joe Bailey was sent way back TO 81
down by the Texas voters and ma
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

Mrs. F. NJ. Mcfarland came over
from Port Arthur Sunday to make an
extended visit with her granddaughter
Mrs. J. G. Hebert and other relatives,
expecting to remain three weeks or
more.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

L. G. Hebert motored to the Parish
seat Wednesday afternoon.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. DeLouche, OF
Kinder spent Monday in Elton, guests
of the later's sister, Mrs. p. c. Agaisse.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

P. C. Agaisse was business visitor
in New Orleans the first Of the week.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

]. L. Catlett and family accompanied
by Mrs. Catlett's mother, Mrs. Haw,
motored to Rosa Monday for a visit
there and at Morrow with relatives.
The Rice belt journal., 1920-10-09

Mrs. ]. G. Hebert who went to
Eunice last Thursday was s.ccompani.
ed home the following day by Mr..
and Mrs. A. Fusilier.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
METHODIST REVIVAL.

The interest at the revival meet
ing is on the increase. A good con-
gregation awaited the Evangelist
last night. The singing was great.
Here are some of the truths Jones
brought out as he discussed his SUBJ
ject, "Why Christians Backslida."
"Sin acts boomerang fashion, it kicks
back" Jones said. eff you haven't
any pump you amt going to get any
water out of the WELL" "You either
serve God or the Devil" "a hack
sliden church is like wagon with
out wheels" "Like a pair of specks
on q nose without any glasses in
them" mo man goes to He'll in q
minute, just little by little" "The
reason the church goes down is be-
cause the /, family altar has gone
down." "You backslide when you
fail to pray, read the word, absent
yourself from the church services,
and fail to serve God" Sometimes
we are so close to ourselves we can
not see ourselves. Keep your eyes
upon Christ, not upon your neighbor
or the preacher" II am as good az
whole lot. Of people in the church.
Yes, perhaps you are as good as, the
hypocrite and the backslider."
But you must come out and hear
him yourself TO appreciate him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
MELROsE ITEMS.

The ladies of the Melrose Stitch
and Study Club, with we'll filled bas-
kets, carried out the plans Of very
successful surprise party on Mrs.
Geo. Taylor last Friday afternoon,
the day being Mrs. Faylor's birthday.
Sixteen members were in attendance.
The ladies were called upon for
speeches, and the following respond
ed: Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Smith and
Inez Teeter. Also music by the
ladies' Kitchen band" Three young
ladies from the "city" entertained us
with music and "style show" which
was enjoyed by all.
At 4:30 lunch was served in cafe
terra style, and after each lady help
ing herself, we sat down to a "feed."
Everyone there reported having a
good time, and departed for home,
wishing Mrs. Taylor many more hap
py birthdays. Visitors for the after
noon were, Mary Ryan, Inez Spires
and Vernice Bird.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
BRIDGE PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Barrett enter
tanned several friends last evening at
their home on Eighth street, at a
very enjoyable Auction Bridge party.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. O'Connor, who
leave soon for their new home in Cali
fornia, and Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Ma
honey of Chadron, Neb., were the
guests Of honor. Five. tables of Auc-
ton were. played, and from the
scores, every table played their hard
est.
At midnight the tables were placed
together and Misses Blanche Hardy
and Ruth Barrett, assisted by Joe
served splendid two course supper
which was perfect in every detail.
High scores were won by Mr.. w
H. Halsey and Mrs. Guy Mahoney.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
!: 1GAJEar1u ra = =
HUNDREDS OF "DEz65 MEN
WALKING STREETS

More than a thousand persons
once. supposed to be dead are re-
ported to be walking the streets
riding limousines or otherwise.
dwelling actively in the land of
the living. This fact is reported
from the coast as recent discov-
cry by police officials in an in
quiry caused by "The Silent Aven-
GER" just issued by Vitagraph. 1t
reveals the case of a man who
traded places with a dead man,
lay in coffin for few minutes
and-by further means created fake
evidence Of his own death. He
thus escaped prison and pre-
vented pursuit.
When successful, it is the most
effective means of avoiding the
clutch of the law. It is known as
the grave door" escape. Instead
Of merely fleeing to a remote
place, changing his identity and
hiding, the criminal by "the grave
door" method, manufactures evil
dence seeming to prove that he is
dead. Fake drowning is the most
frequent for of the trick. 1t is
comparatively easy to place ones
clothes on the waters edge, and
leave thus the impression that
their owner has perished
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
CALHOUN ITEMS.

Farm work was at a standstill on
account of the ground being too wet
from the recent rains this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Birdsall gave. a
reception Saturday evening for their
daughter and husband, who were re-
Gently married in Omaha. The young
people have gone to housekeeping on
farm near Dunlap.
Mrs. Earl Harden went to Lincoln,
Neb., Sunday, to visit her sister, Mrs.
L. Winberley, and family.
c.. W.: Birdsall and son Wilson
were Omaha visitors the lattsE p9zjl
of the week.. 49, :. -is..fkarIo
Mrs. Charles Skinner, who has been
ill at the home Of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Mickey, was SO far
recovered that she went to her home
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22

accommodation, but sooner or later
this power Of accommodation will be
tired out and poor vision, smarting
and watering Of the eyes, headaches
and other reflex troubles will appear.
At. the first sign of discomfort in the
eyes or poor vision, the child should
visit competent. physician for ex-
animation Of the eye under complete
relaxation Of the eye, for in no other.
way is it possible to determine the
exact visual power Of a child's eyes.
After maturity the eyes can often be
fitted with glasses without the sus-
pension Of the accommodation. but
even then a spasin often occurs and
makes it impossible to properly fit
glasses without putting the accommo-
dation at rest temporarily.
E. E. LUSK, M. D.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
PARADISE VALLEY.

Addison Aulger's latest play,
Paradise Valley" is undoubtedly his
best effort. The story takes place in
the gold mining district of Nevada,
and is one of those wholesome, out
door plays, that all red-blooded
Americans enjoy. There is greata
heart interest and an abundance Of
sparkling comedy.
The story has to do with a Nevada
gold mine, half interest in which has
been left in. trust by Bob Weston, to
his partner, Simon Howard, to be
turned over to Laura Weston, Bob's
baby girl, on the day she becomes of
age. Years after, when all but a very
few old pioneers have completely for
gotten that Bob Weston was at one
time half owner Of the "Big Giant"
Simon Howard, his old partner, has
betrayed his trust, and the girl lives
in need, with her foster father, Jim
Taylor, very lovable old character,
whose heart is much larger than his
material wealth.
Despite the scheming. of Frank
Howard, chip off the old block, the
"Big Giant" much to his chagrin,
falls into the hands Of Laura, the
rightful owner. Jack Russell, young
college student, assists greatly in
righting the wrong done Laura, and
is richly rewarded by becoming a
proud bridegroom. Hi Wheeler. a
limb Of the law; Belinda Boyle, from
the old sod, and Henry Sharp, coun-
try boy, who shutters; all do their
share in making things right and fur
nish plenty of comedy during the ac-
ton Of the play.
| The play is cleverly written and
holds interest from start to finish.
There is plenty of action and there is
an atmosphere that is as refreshing
as an April shower.
| Those attending the performance
will find it we'll worth their while.
1t maintains Aulger Bros. reputa-
ton for good quality, clean and
strictly moral entertainment. A clev-
err play, extra fine orchestra and good
vaudeville numbers, all under their
big tent. What could be more invit.
ing?
Missouri Valley, Saturday, April "a
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22

Mrs. Lillian Hargens Of Council
Bluffs was the Wednesday, guest Of
Mrs. Henry Hargens.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Kellogg were
Omaha visitors this morning.
Robert Rice was in Council Bluffs
on business today.
Mrs. Theo. Krause is the days
guest of relatives at Omaha.
Jas. Granzales was Sioux City
business visitor today.
Terry Starlin went to Omaha this
morning to meet. his father, B. C.
Starlin, who is returning from a trip
to Spokane, Wash.
Foote'S Garage reports the sale of
a REQ truck to the Valley Mills.
Elmer Dessert arrived from Wy
oming last evening, called home by
the death of his sister, Mrs. Claude
Sorey, of Woodbine.
L. L. Stafford was a Council Bluffs
visitor today. =
Mrs. T.. L.. Finley; and Mrs. nellie
MeCune attended the funeral Of. Mrs.
Claude Sorey at Woodbine- today.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. O'Connor return
ed yesterday from visit'at Chadron,
Neb. They expect to leave next week
for. California.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.. Martin depart
ed this morning for Eureka Springs,
Ark, for ten days visit with the
formers mother, Mrs. L. Martin.
Mr.. and Mrs. j.. C. Galley are ex-
pected home next week from Califor-
MIA, where they have been spending
N Il. s &! 'zbs4;. District. Manager of
the Basket Stores Co., was calling on
III. H. Mclean, local manager, today.
Bert Gallop was an Omaha passen-
ger this morning.
Only above freezing at a. m.
today. Have you ordered your win
ter's coal?
Geo. w. Gaver has purchased the
Ed. d. Bradley home, Third and Su-
perior streets. Mr.. and Mrs. Brad
ley and son, Elmer, will reside in
southern California, leaving for there
the coming summer.
A marriage license was issued in
Omaha Wednesday to Alvin G. Stitch
Ter and Irene Larson, both Of this
city.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of
the Christian church will hold its
monthly business meeting at the
Walter Axtell home on Friday even
ing, April "a. Be sure to be there
and help out with the business and
the good time, which we will have il
: you come.
Mrs. S. L. Newton returned home
today from her trip to California and
Oregon, where she spent the winter
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
WHY WEAR GLASSES?

Is there really scientific reason
for wearing glasses and if so, what is
that reason? There is popular idea
that the cause creating the need Of
glasses lies in some disease that the
individual had when a child. While
a very small proportion of people may
truly trace the cause of their need
for glasses to former diseased con-
dition of the system or of the eyes
themselves, the great majority of
cases requiring glasses find their
cause in. condition which most per-
sons have not considered. The nor
NAL eye is so constructed that rays Of
light passing through the pupil come
to focus exactly upon the point of
greatest clearness Of vision and form
perfect image of the object being
looked at. When the eye is too short
in it's diameter from front to back
the image formed upon the retina is
blurred. or a strain is produced upon
the little muscles of accommodation
resulting in headache or other reflex
symptoms in other parts of the body.
About Is per cent Of all eyes are too
short from front to back, while q
somewhat smaller per cent are toe
long in this same. diameter: When
either Of these conditions exist. it is
Obvious that lens should be placed
in. front of the eye that will cause
the rays Of light falling upon the re.
tina to come to a focus at the point
Of clearest vision or the image form.
ed will be blurred and indistinct
According to the amount of depar.
ture from the normal diameter of thu
eye from front to back. a child will b
I able to overcome for shorter or {
!, longer time the discomfort and strail
on the eye by using the muscles 9,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
IOWA BOY WINS NATIONAL
ARMY ESSAY CONTEST.

Washington, D. c., April 20
Especial. Donald L. Campbell, a
15-year-old Clinton, Ia, high school
pupil, has been awarded first prize in
the army national school essay con-
test for the best essay on the "Bene-
fits of Enlistment in the United
States Army" Ten million school
children participated in the contest,
inaugurated to stimulate enlistment
in the army.
Young Campbell will receive from
the war department a free trip to
Washington, where Secretary of War
Baker will pin gold medal on his
chest.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
OIL COMPANY BEING FORMED.
Local Capital Being Invested In Oil
Prospects Here.

Local capital is being subscribed
rapidly for the purpose of prospect
ing for oil in Harrison and Potta-
wattamie counties. Those interested
are very optomistic of the outcome,
as they are assured that all surface
indications are that there is oil be-
meath this territory. $4,000 is to be
raised to put down the first we'll and
this is being rapidly taken up. Any
who desire to invest in this PROPOSE
ton may subscribe for stock at any
of the banks or through w. A. Smith.
Following is the prospectus on
which those interested are working:
For the purpose Of employing an
expert to determine locations for and
to secure proper locations and to
purchase machinery and pay ex-
penses connected with prospecting for
oil and gas in Harrison and Potta-
wattamie counties, Iowa, such work
to be under the direction and control
of w. A. Smith and Thomas Coul-
thard, an expert lately employed in
locating water, oil and, gas for the
Canadian government. This money
to be used for the above ald Incl
dental purposes only, in the counties
named, and no part is to be expend-
ed until at least $4,000 is subscrib-
ed and paid in, but other subscrip-
tions may be made at any time. The
sum of 100000 must be subscribed
and paid in by July Is, 1920, and
, work then commenced or the sub
/ scription will be void and the money
refunded.
, Each subscriber will have an inter
: est in all property and rights secured
hereunder in the same proportion
3 that his subscription bears to the
: whole amount paid in, but no person
e shall subscribe less than $40 nor more
: than 500 for the purpose of pros
pecting as above indicated.
/ NOTE: Thomas Coulthard states
' on his record and experience as an
}, employee in the Dominion, that a
), preliminary test shows good pros
poets at several places in Harrison
:. county and he has good reasons to
believe that the proposed undertak.
ing will prove successful and profit
able.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
TROUBLE MAN FINDS BODY OF
AGED WOMAN.

kAuCD WONVAlNs
A trouble" call on the switch
board at the Webster telephone ex-
change yesterday afternoon led to
the discovery Of the body Of Mrs.
Margaret Mohatt, 1881 Bristol street.
Mrs. Mohatt had died suddenly, APP
parently Of heart trouble, while about
to use The telephone. She lay on the
floor, the telephone beside her. G..
P. Diehl, 2421 Pratt, telephone en-
ploye, found Mrs. Mohatt's body
when he was sent to investigate the
telephone. trouble.
Mrs. Mohatt was native of Ire
land, and according to her daughter,
Mrs. Charles Gillen, 4511 North
Fortieth, did not know her age. She
was believed to be in her 70s. Other
relatives are: A daughter, Mrs. Jo-
seph Buggy, 622 North Thirty-sec-
ond, and four sons, Everett Mohatt,
Nicola, Ia; William Mohatt, Sidney,
Neb,; Bert Mohatt, Chadron, Neb.,
and -Clemment Mohatt, Dalton, Neb.
Mrs. .Mohatt's husband died seven
months ago; since which she had lived
alone.
The body was removed to Johnson
& Swanson's parlors, Twenty
and Cunning World Herald.
Mrs. Mohatt. and family are former
residents of this city, where they
were well and favorably known.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22

near Grabil the latter part of the
week. \"
On account Of the roads being in
such bad condition, Route No. had
no mail Monday.
L. Wimberly of Lincoln, Neb., was
looking after his farm interests in
this section recently.
The little daughter of Mrs. Moore's,
who has been sick with diphtreria at
the John Percy home and underwent
an operation, is much improved
Farmers are planting potatoes in
this section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Birdsall of
Mondamin were Sunday guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Birdsall.
Pastures are greening up in fine
shape and some stock are already
turned on them.
Winter wheat is reported as look
ing fine, having come through the
winter in good shape.
4 Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Birdsall
+ were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Melvin Skinner Monday.
ne. sH:~ooc VTTon+ Al
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
X. L. OF s.

Friday evening, April 90, there will
be special meeting to organize a
degree team composed of young peo-
pie. Meet at the city council room at
1880 p. m.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
AID.

The Christian church Ladies Aid
Society will meet Friday afternoon,
April %, with Mrs. M. S. skakson, on
Sixth and st. Clair streets. A cor
dial invitation to all.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22

II you stutter-Henry Sharp, the
country boy, in Aulger Bros. para
diss. Valley will show you how to
est over the difficulty.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
K. I. .OF. s.

r The class initiation meeting which
was to be held on Friday. April %,
has been postponed until Friday,
April 80.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22

.sWhateve have tried to do in life have tried to do we
whatever have devoted myself have devoted myself
completely; in great aims and in SMALL have always been
thoroughly in. earnest"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1920-04-22
SPECIAL LIBRARY BOARD
MEETING

A special Library Board meeting
will be held Saturday evening, April
"a, at 1880 o'clock.
Frank Tamisiea, Pres.