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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13
WILL PAVE FOUR BLOCKS.
Council Passes Resolution Of Neces-
sity For Now Work

sity For Now Work.
The city council today. in an adj
journed session, passed resolution
Of necessity ordering in. four blocks
on new paving. petitioned for by
property owners. The new work in
cludes one block in South Third
street, from Nevada to Railroad
streets: one block in Railroad street.
from First to Second streets; one
block In Summit street, from Sixth
to Seventh streets. and one block on
North Eleventh street, from Main to
State streets.
Tie council also accepted the new
paving on West Main street, from
Thirteenth to Seventeenth streets.
and directed the clerk to assess costs
for the paving on West Main and
South Tenth streets. The West
Main street paving has been opened.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13

tress, but Margaret Loomis admin
istered one in the forthcoming Para
mount picture, "The Sins OF st. An
thony,' that made her blush clear
thru the makeup" 1t was rehcarsed
under the expert tutelege OF James
CruZc. Bryant Washburn was the
party of the second part.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13
Ask. Guardian For Mother.

Mrs. Emma Prehm has filed a pc
that +. NJ. Haradon be appointed
guardian OF the property Of her
mother. Mrs. Candace Juliette Prehm
aged IS. member of the soldiers
homo.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13
Couldn't Do It.

Laughing Gas: A negro who had
an injured head entered q doctors
office.
Hello. Sam. Got a cut again. see."
"Yas, sab, 1 done got carved up
with a razor, doc"
why don't you keep out of bad
company" said the physician, after
he had dressed the wound.
d" Deed I'd like to. doc. but amt
got huff money to git n divorce"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13
Soc the Star.


Wiltchman, tell us of The night,
What its signs of promise are.
Traveller. DER yon mountains height,
See that glory bearming star.
Waterman, does it's. heauteous ray
Aught of hope or JOY foretell?
Traveller, yes. it brings the day,
Promised day. of Israel.
Wntchman, tell us of the night;
Higher yet that star ascerds.
Traveller, blessedness and light,
Peace and truth, its course
portends.
Waterman, Will it's beams alone
tilld the spot that gave them birth?
Traveller. ages are it's own,
Sc, 1t bursts DER all the earth.
--Bowring.
Fables are supposed to be derived
- II
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13
A Black Hons Eggs.

Ernest Hardcastle dropped into the
Hennessy grocery department yester-
day and asked for IA dozen black
hens eggs" The puzzled clerk start
ed at him.
II can't tell black hens eggs
from a white one" he said.
II can" said Harrcastle.
'All right" responded the clerk,
"go to it." Hardcastle began to pick
thru the case. a
Here" exclaimed the clerk a mo-
ment later you can't do that, you
know You are picking all the big
eggs"
Sure 1 am" said Ernest. That's
the way you tell O black hens egg.'
Ancient war chariots of the Greeks,
Romans, Egyptians, Assyrians and
other nations were absolutely with-
out springs.
The Basques Of Spain claim to be
the oldest race of Europe. L
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13
In Municipal Court.

Henry McCulIoch. a member Of the
fire department, was charged today
with speeding, on complaint OF Ed T.
Austin. The hearing was set for
Friday morning.
B. l.. Trey and R. N. Crabtree.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13

The Greeks OF tho nth century
were the first to form an ideal Of
scientific history.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13

Language Of the gypsies. practi-
cally the same in all countries, ia
known as Romani chiv.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13

John Calvin. reformer of tho 10th
century, studied law after no took
orders for the church. but gave up
his profession for religious work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13

Dolphins, Of which there are sixty
three species, are found in all seas.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13

Fables are supposed to be derived
from early Buddhist moral stories.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-07-13

The Basques Of Spain claim to be.
the oldest race of Europe. &
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
WHY BATTERIES FALL.

Well known as an expert in battery
troubles of all kinds Frank Nickerson,
the Exide agent, says that the following
llst covers all the usual causes of battery
Ills
Frequent starts with but short runs.
Insufficient input to battery on account
OF short runs at low speed.
Use of headlights while standing at the
curb.
Ignition switch left on battery over
night
Unnecessarily high candle-power lamps.
including spotlight.
Lamps left burning overnight.
Moving car in garage or elsewhere on
the power from battery.
Prolonged attempt to start in cold
weather without printing and without
warm weather water in radiator
Prolonged attempt TO start without in
vestigatng engine troubles, such as
poorly adjusted carburetor, dirty or
cracked spark plugs, gummed and sticky
valves, carbon.
Starting and lighting system: Worn
generator brushes, sticking of points in
automatic cutout, loose belt Ceather),
loose connections
battery terminals, fuse box, ground wire,
switch or spark plugs.
Grounds, due to loss of wire insulation
through chafing.
Coroded battery terminals
lnirequent testing and water filling Of
battery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
NEW NAME FOR RED MEN.
Possibility Grand Council May Decide
on Sons of Liberty

Des Moines, Sept. 15-Proposed change
of name of the Improved Order of Red
Men TO Sons of Liberty or something
similar is being considered by members OF
the order'here for the annual meeting of
the Great Council of the United States of
the organization. Final action may not
be taken until late In the week, it was said
yesterday.
The great council began its session
Monday. Election of officers with con-
tests for two places was scheduled for
today's business, Charles E. Pass, of
Pennsylvania, and Guy O'DonnelI, of
Ohio, were candidates for Great Junior
Sycamore, and ID. X. Reed, of West
Virginia sought reelection as treasurer,
with William Ligholder, of Missouri,
and William Saunders, of Connecticut,
also candidates for that position.
For other offices it was said the pres
ent officers would be advanced, A. G.
Rutherford, Of Tennessee, becoming Great
Incohonee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
AUTO TRADE BODY
At WEEKLY LUNCH
Discuss Business Problems at
Same Time as Menu and
Watch Kitten Play.

This weeks Monday luncheon of the
Automobile Trade Association brought
out but a small representation of the
strength Of the organization probably the
effect of n reaction from the activities of
Fair week. Altogether the attendance
was made up Of an even dozen members
and guests and one kitten, whose antics
with a paper ball turned the thoughts of
those who watched to the times when they
too were young and frisky and did not
have to ensnarc prospects for cars or
batteries or oil or spoil good white paper
for u livelihood
There was no regular program, but the
kind Of table talk that makes for COM
radcship and unity of effort. Easier
money in 80 days" was one of the cheering
slogans
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
STICK TO IMPROVING HOME.
Federation Of Women's Clubs Will CO.
operate With Officials.

Washington, Sept. Directors
OF the General Federation of Women's
Clubs yesterday unanimously adopted the
recommendation Of Mrs. Thomas G.
Winter Of Minneapolis, that the activ-
tiles of the clubs be continued toward
the Improvement Of the home. The
clubs, scattered throughout the United
States and Alaska, have "A membership
of $500 900.
Through cooperation Of State and
Federal officers, il is planned to teach
women conservation in buying house
hold supplies, thirst in household man
agement, and improvement in domestic
science.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
HOST AT BIRTHDAY PARTY.

Alvan V. Montgomery, son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. William V. Montgomery Of Holly
Oak, was rendered delightful party in
honor Of his ninth birthday yesterdy af-
ternoon on the lawn Of his home Games
were played and the party was declared
by all the youngsters present great suc-
cess. The following were present
Madeline Pierce, Marian Pierce, Harry
NJ. Pierce, Jr, Helen Pierce, James
Hance, Marian Hance, Marjory Bramble,
Frank Bullock, Irwin Etchells, BETSY Bar
tenslager, Robert Peoples, Delma Smith,
Frank Harting Resale Richards, Eliza
beth Fredericks, Eleanor Honccker, Kath-
ryn Poinsett, Madeline Poinsett, Kathleen
polnaeft
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
SPARE LAMPS HELP.

The wise motorist is he W no goes well
heeled by carrying with him at least
one spare of each kind of lamp used on
his car-and a few extra fuses To be
caught with an empty gasoline tank,
miles from anywhere, sometimes appears
as the height of misfortune. But think
of the plight of the man, who on pitch
dark night and while travelling over un-
familiar and difficult roads, finds himself
without hchtl In the matter OF light
as in many other things connected with
modern highway touring, Fore sight is
the Mother of Wisdoml
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
new FORD MODEL
Rumors That Changes From the
Familiar Lines May be Made
Are Rife.

Indications from various sources that
the Ford design and specification may
undergo modification in the not far distant
future are accumulating. Financial fore
casts hrst hinted at the subject and
rumors in automobile manufacturing cir
cles tend to confirm the probability.
Ii is known that recent Encouragement
of Chassis construction will permit of a
reduction of three 10 four inches in the
height of hood line level.
Gossip Of a new motor. absolutely noise
less motor is going round and it is only
reasonable to assume that some novelty
in body design, and proportion is also
in view.
The factory recently announced the
passage of the two million point in pro-
duction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
AGE FTB HURTS WDMENs
Bsaeace They Dodaed AnniYersssies
Tederal Employees Lose Rctireme ent.

Wellington, Sept. I5.--The tradi-
tbonnl unwillingnesa that causes women
rot 10 divulge their true ages has brought
grief bordering on tragedy to several
feminine employees Of the government.
They are now likely 10 lose the benefits
Of the federal retirement law enacted by
the last Congress.
The law provides that after persons
have been employed by the government
for certain number Of years and have
reached q ripe old age, when they should
receive pension, they be retired with
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
Engine Drive Best.

Brakes are important. There is no
question about that. But because they
are efficient and convenient they are used
altogether too much. The good driver
Will keep ms car under engine control at
all times because he realizes that it is his
duty to himself as well as to the other
fellow
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
Cylinder Grinding.

The Land G Motor Sales Company has
taken up as a speciality the regrinding
cylinders and refitting plstons and antici-
pates extending present facilities In that
hne. This department is under the per-
soDal supervision of George Barker, the
general manager, who is a practica
nec hanic
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
Favor the Brakes.

The constant setting of brakes will
IN time run the most scientific and we'll
manufactured brake Innings. Even
metal would wear away under the pressure
come drivers force their brakes to stand.
And, In addition, the freqnuet jamming
on OF brakes places an unusual strain on
the entire brake mechanism.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
Walter Randolph Injured.

Walter G. Randolph, 47 years old, 1910
Maryland avenue had the thumb on his
right hand severely lacerated bya band saw
al the American Fibre Company plant
Monday. He was taken to the Hom9o-
dressed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15

% All new pupils, except those in the
kindergarten, should report at this time.
On Thursday, September %, the school
will open for its second year The kinder
garten will begin it's work Monday, Sep
ternber gT
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
To Handle Paige.

The Paige Wilmington Company has
transferred its agency TO the Champion
Garage, which will continue it under the
name of Paige Motor Car Company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
One Smashed Radiator.

While trying To avoid hitting a boy on
Fourth street between Adams and Monroe
streets David Hurd. 1917 Maple street
ran his machine into tree. The radiator
was smashed and the front axle bent.
lie was proceeding east on Fourth when
the boy ran out into the street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15
Rlue Rock Lawn Fete

The Blue Rock Community Club will
hold lawn fete and cafeteria supper at
the home of Mrs. John Titus tomorrow
afternoon and evening.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15

a sIasu iscoVc3o ynvAt Their ncot1 At
The tine ~afs NJ lk< elderly ~,fDrn n
the government sr-ife rntafed tbat
wore'fhcy eyideotIy DID not ,yJrct A.
pension law nor dld they cglsfr ~ - ~
~ the Iots ~ lore ~
For 4 now deyekVs they have roissj
themselves ~ the ieueft a ihe -
Although in reality they arr fully s1s
titled 70 u, the records show thoY have
not reached The required nge
Detective MBhoney on Vacation.
Frank J. Mah0rey, member n ~
detective force, who hos been il f1f
sometime. has resumed his duties and a
present - on his vacation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-15

You try an Every Evening want adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07
After Ten Years
Eat0nic Proves the Best

II say, God bless eatonic," writes
Mrs. Della NJ. Doyen. II can truth
fully say, after suffering with; stomach
trouble for ten long years, that have
never had anything do me so much
good as this one box Of eatonic."
We print these grateful words from
this dear lady, so that sufferers every
where may have hope and a little
faith-just enough to give eatonic q
trial. Why, folks, last year over half
a million people used eatonic and
found relief.
This is the secret: 'Eatonic sim
ply takes up the excess acids, poisons
and gases, and carries them right out
Of the body. OF course, when the
cause is removed, the sufferer gets
we'll. Stomach trouble causes about
seventy non-organic diseases. so, II
you are suffering any kind Of misery
not feeling well, 60 right to your drug
gist today and obtain big box OF
eatonic: cost is a trife. Use it and
find quick, sure relief.
Make this test-you will see, and
then, If you are not satisfied, your
druggist will hand your money back.
He does not want one penny unless
eatonic pleases you. Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07
HE HAD MISSED SOMETHING
Mr.. Gap johnson Brought to ReaIiza-
ton Of His Ignorance Of His
Surroundings.

ut must be wonderful to live all
your life long in the midst Of the
Land Of a Million Smiles where the
silvery waters purl and plash and the
nymphs frolics all the dayl" prattled
one member Of party Of city motor
lists who had invaded the Ozarks.
ITO live in the-p'tu (which" sur
prisingly returned Gap johnson Of
Rumpus Ridge.
Here among the hills ana de'ls Of
The Playground Of America Look at
the advertisement In the newspaper
and"
swell, I'll e-p'tu-doggedl I
never would "a b'lieved it in the living
world IL I hadn't seed it In the paper I
I've lived yur since Heck was a pup,
and never knowed nuthin' like these
yur ladies-nimps, b'lieve you called
'em-to be setting on rocks this-a-way
and skylarking around with nuth'n in
pertickler on but undershirts and
smiles. Say, how long has this yur-
p'tu !-business been going on, any
howT-Kansas City Star.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07
NO MERCY FOR THE FLIRT
According to Dream, Modern Girl Met
With Deserved Condemnation
at st. Peters Hands.

Cortlandt Blocker was talking lat
Piping Rock about the modern girl.
II had a dream last night" he
said. II dreamed that a modern girl
died and appeared before st. Peter.
"She wore q gown Of filmy, almost
transparent tissue. She was very
beautiful, and she had q conquering
air.
"Let me in. please she said. Ny
sweethearts were numberless, but my
virtue remained unspotted. Though I
skated over miles Of thin ice, I never
once fell through. I am modern
GIRL
"But st. Peter frowned and said,
pointing downwards with his fore
finger:
II condemn you to the same
flames to which you condemned
your foolish lovers
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07
Boys and Dog Dig Up $4,000.

Boys and Dog Dig Up $2,OUU.
Four schoolboys, while. spending the
Whitsuntide holidays in Mulhuddert. a
village outside Dublin, rafting with
terrier, discovered hoard Of more
than f40O in sovereigns (normally
$4,000 in a rat hole. The news quick
~ spread, and local postman claimed
the money as his. He says about f4OO
was left to him by his father, a black
smith, who had inherited It from his
father, and to keep it safely in these
troublous times the postman buried it
In q field where it would still have re-
NAMED but for the inquisitive terrier.
The postman's claim was admitted
unanimously and. the parents Of the
boys returned him sums amounting to
about ESQ. Local volunteers are
making inquiries with a view to hav-
ing the balance Of the money restored.
Edinburgh Scotsman.
Anoint the eyslids with Roman Eye Dal.
sam 1t night. and in the morning your eyes
viii feel refreshed and strengthsnsd.-Adv.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07
Flrst Cholce.

" Down In Terre Haute .there.are two
places Of interest, to which every
Terre Hautean takes his visiting
friends-the Davis gardens and High
land Lawn cemetery. The other day
young society matron started to
take her two visiting friends out for a
drive. Now, her roadster was new
and the way she drove it was exceed
ingly reckless. Near Main street she
turned to the women and asked: "Now
which place shall take you first"
The most frightened one turned to
the other visitor: "Oh, tell her Davis
gardens" she whispered, I'm sure
we'll get to the cemetery If she keeps
up this sort Of driving much farther"
News. 80
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07
Bamboo for Paper MAKING.

According to Sir Harry Johnston,
the famous African, explorer, the in
exhaustible supply Of grasses, reeds
and rushes Of tropical Africa can he
utilized in making paper. William
Raitt, the cellulose expert Of the Brit
ish government, points out many seri-
Gus difficulties in making paper from
these grasses, but says that these are
not found in bamboo, which renews it.
self annually.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07

PHILADELPHIA.-Hay - Timothy,
No. 2, 5000; do No. 3, $32@34;
sample, $27@21; no grade, $22@26:
clover mixed hay, light mixed, $3.50
81; do No. !, $33@34.
Wheat-No. 2 red winter, $3.50
Corn-As to grade and location,
$1.68@1.73, the latter for No. yellow.
Oats-No. 2 white, s113@1.14: No.
3 white, $1.09@1.10.
Potatoes Southern No. 1, $5@6 per
BRIL-; do No. O. $1.50@2.50; Jersey No.
l, $1@1.25 per basket; do No. 2, 500
IS.
Butter-Western, creamery extra,
56kc; nearby prints. fancy, 66@68.
Live Poultry-Fowls higher; fowls
not leghorns, 36@41c; white leghorns,
35@36; broiling chickens, not leg
horns, 40@5O; white leghorns, 35@42.
Cheese-Long horns, 27h@28c;
raisies, 27s@28.
Eggs-Nearby firsts, 51@53c; do,
current. receipts, 40; Western extra
firsts, 51@53; do, flrsts, 47@50; do,
fancy selected packed, 6O@62.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07
The Handy Airpiane.

Just as we have reached the era of
national prohibition, way has been
found for reaching Europe in a great
hurry. Under the newest development
Of inventive genius, a thirsty man can
hop to the other side, discuss matters
Of importance with friend till his
words begin to run together and his
hat settles permanently over one eye,
and then he can get back IN ample
time to have the headache right in his
own home. This is indeed a remark
able age.-Thrift Magazine.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07

Paging Herself.
While a member Of a college SO

While q member Of college society,
I was called upon one evening to act
as recording secretary in the absence
of the one elected to that office. After
a short prayer, with which all pro-
grams were opened, I began to call the
roll. When I came to my own name,
which 1 called several times, waited
so long for the ''here"' or present"
response that a smile and litter ran
around the hall. then became con-
scious of what I was doing, and pro-
ceeded to finish the roll call in a
hurry.-Chicago Tribune.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07
slxty.Year Old Apple Tree.

In 1853 q Missouri farmer decided
that he wanted to take Greeley's adj
vice and 60 west to do little growing
up with the country. He took with
him tiny apple tree growing on his
farm, to see what luck it might bring
him. From all appearances he made a
wise move, for the tree is still grow
ing and showering apples all over the
orchard each year.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07

NEW YORK.-Wheat-N 2 red
and No. 2 hard, $3.50 and No. mixet.
durum, $2.S5. c. i. +. track New York.
Corn-No. 2 yellow, $1.64k, cost
and freight New York.
Oats-No. l white, $1@1.02.
Butter-Creamery, higher than ex.
tras, 55@56c; creamery extras (92
score, IS; creamery first (S8 to 81
score), 51h@54h; packing stock, cur
rent make, No. 1, A.
Eggs-Fresh gathered extra f1rsts,
51@53c; fresh gathered flrsts, 48@
so; state, Pennsylvania and nearby
western hennery whites, first to ex-
tras, 61@70; State, Pennsylvania and
nearby western hennery browns, ex-
tras, 5000; State, Pennsylvania and
nearby gathered browns and mixed
colors, first to extras, 1906.
Cheese-State whole milk, flats, cur
rent make, white and colored, spe-
Gals, 27@28; do average run, 25h@
261s; state whole milk, twins, current
make, special, 26h@27; do average
run, 25@26:
Live poultry-Broilers by freight, A
@47c; broilers by express, 40@50;
fowls, 80; old ROSTERS, "a; turkeys,
IS.
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07
PopuIar-Indeed,

Mrs. w. had just brought home he1
new hat and was exhibiting it. to her
husband hoping to win his approval
thereby. He looked at it critically.
EYES," she chirruped, ''it's real old
fashioned. Just look at the flowers
poppies and petunias and nasturtiums
and see here-this wheat"
"Um huh," Mr.. w. nodded his ap.
prevail. But If you wanted this hat
to be popular, Mary, why didn't you
have them change this wheat on your
hat to rye?"
Middletown transcript. [volume] (Middletown, Del.) 1868-current, 1920-08-07
Suspicious.

The head of the firm had secretly
called in an expert accountant to
check up the cashier. "Have you dis
covered any evidence of dishonesty?'
asked the expert accountant. swell.
I've noticed that he carries a differ
ent umbrella every time it rains," ex-
nlained the head Of the firm,