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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-19
THE DESTROYING ANGEL.
SERIAL STORY. BEGINS
IN WEDNESDAYS ISSUE

Beginning with the issue Of Wednes
day and continuing daily until the con
Guiding chapter is published, the Ere,
Trader-Journal will run The Destroy
ing Angel by Louise Vance. The
story will appear on the want ad pug
and offers to readers Of this paper on'
of the best novels of love and adycn
ture Of recent ycar5-a story that
grips and holds The following ar,
some of the impressions CLEANED by
reviewers of Mr., Vanee's greatest
work:
Plenty of things happen-as they al
ways can be depended upon to hap
pen in Mr. Vances stories.--Ilartford
Post
A strong Vance thriller" {.
The readers interest Is caught right
at the outset and the author never
lets go his hold until the end.--Brook.
Ign Eagle.
Mr. Vance keeps events moving too
fast to cast any shadows before-New
York World.
Full of romance and strange sur
priSeS. A narrative of dramatic
events. thrilling adventures, and all
conquering passion that makes
swiftly moving tale. - Philadelphia
North American.
For sheer rapidty of events, this
story is Observation-Disclosures News.
The best tale of adventure that
Louis Joseph Vance has written since
1.-THE Brass Bowl" 1t has action. mys-
terry and character 1t goes rapidly
from the moment the hero learns of
his doom from the lips of three CON
sulting physicians, until, having cheat
cd death, he breaks the spell that
seems to bind an innocent but unhap-
py woman, and rcfutcs her nickname,
THE Destroying Angel" A
Jolly good pastime story-pleasantly
divertlng Book News Monthly.
THE Destroying Angel" by Louis
Joseph Vance, is one of the best my.-
terry stories we have ever read. be-
cause it carries its function of mysti-
flying and entertaining to the very nth
power.-The Continent.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-19
ACCUSE DEMOCRATS
Of FAV0R|NC SOUTH
WHEN DRAFT WAS ON
SHOW THAT FAVORITElSM WAS
SHOWN SOUTHERN STATES IN
CENSUS ESTIMATES FOR CON
SCRIPTION. /

Washington, Oct, Advance
statistics Of the 1920 census seem ia
bear out if they do not conclusiyely
prove the assertion made in l9l1
that the South was favored in the adj.
ministration of the couscription law, -"
declares the Republican Publicity as
sociation. through its president, Hon.
Jonathan Bourne Jr. in the following
statement.
1t will be remembered that on Jan
uary t. lIi7. in accordance with Il
long standing custom. the Census Blu
reau issued an estimate OF the poIU-
lation Of the different states making
its estimates in accordance with
rules which it had long observed, In
July, 1914 the same bureau made an
estimate Of population for conscrip,
ton purposes, and this estimate dis
closed amazing reductions in the
Southern states There We're some
equally surprising increases in pop
ulation in Northern states
Alabama. for instance, lost 10
600 of its population for CONSUMPTION
purposes while Connecticut gained
10000.
Georgia lost approximately 400
coo population for ConsCription pur
poses, while Illinois gained more than
a million.
Louisiana lost Ito 600 population
for conscription purposes while Iowa
gained l00.ooe
Kentucky lost 5000 for censcrn
ton purposes while Michigan gained
nearly a million,
mississippi lost 10000 for con
seriptiOn purposes while MassaChu
sets gained nearly 100000
North Carolina lost 2100oG for con
scription purposes while Ohio gained |
100000,
South Carolina lost 2500G0 for con
scription purposes while Pennsylya |
mia gained 100000
"Girginia lost 25C 900 for conscrip |
ton purposes while New York gained |
100000.
THE strange feature of the whole
business IS that the recently publish |
I'd statistics OF the 1920 census show
hat in nearly every instance Wher'
southern state lost population to such
an amazing extent for CONSUMPTION
purposes, they have gained 1t back for
he purposes of apportiOnment of
representation in congress
1t is difficult to imagine what eX.
PLANTATION the administration can of
Ter for the marvellous decreases in
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-19

Observation-Disclosures
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-19
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De SIGN

has much to do with tomb or
monument, A marble cutter execute,
but doesn't design.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-19
Ever Meet ANYONE Like hcr2

man who lives in West side
boarding house describes his land
lady: "She is n kind OF pnralelo.
gram; that is. an oblong. angular fig.
ur" which cannot be described and
winch IS equal to anything, and any
two meals in her house are together
less tian y square meal, New York
Times.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-10-19
No Shame in Admittinu Wrono.

a man should never be ashamed IN
own he has been in the wrong, which
Is but saying, in other words. thnt he
Is wiser today than he was yesterday.
Pope.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18
GUS HILLS MiNsrRELs.
Gus Hilrs Big AII.Whlts Minstrsls
Friday Evening at the Odeon.

Gus Hlll's Big AII.Whlts Minstrsls
Friday Evening at the odson.
To Manager Gus Hill = due the
honor Of upsettins conventions in
the theatrical Ornament, as attested
by the wonderful success registered
by his latest surprise, Gus Hills Big
Ministries. which IL to be the attrac-
ton at tho Odeon Friday evening
No minstrel Offering Of recent years
can boast OF more up-to date fea-
lures than this avalanche Of burnt
cork tomfoolery ana laughter. Critics
ali over the country have pronounced
Il the last word In minstrelsy, com.
bining % many unusual novelties.
inimitable settings, bits. jokes. sing
ers, dancers. vaudeville headliners
and exponents Of simon-pure etho-
plan Wit and humor. Every angle OF
minstrelsy has been treated with .
unique twist. resulting in Q. produce
ton bristling with . brightness and
freshness seldom found In single
stage connection. Heading - COM
pany Of dfty all-white gloom de-
stroyers and purveyors Of mirth and
merriment. 10 George Wilson. . black
face comedian Of acknowledged skill.
Ode0n.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18
With Women Shoppers
HINTS ABOUT Styles. NOVELTIES ETC
Acce..orie. Help compless the cospms

who do not like collarless dresses
they are n Godsend. Many OF these
dresses are made with round or
square neck and the new collars are
fashioned to nt them. They are
shown In q myriad OF materials but
lace and net seem to md most favor.
Those In pink. blue. yellow and law
ender are made Of orEandy only.
A row Of lace medallions or lace.
cut In darts, resembles those collars
worn by court testers Of the middle
ages. One of net Is moro attractive
because q vest Of ruffled net 10 add.
ed. Many ~ these combinations arc
to be had. OeorEette crepe collars are
being shown this; season but are not
no good. The coiored organdy ones
are quantity fashioned win narrow
rufi1es or trimmed in yarn.
othsr Aoesssoriss Exquisite.
Beautiful combs and bags are two
accessories probably the least need
ed In milady's wardrobe, but they
add q most distinctive nets. A high
comb carved and .ystu1eed with
gems completes the figh coiffurs for
the evening while for daytime wear
the comb ID very plain, without
carving or brilliants. Tho queer
shaped ornaments with vari- colored
stones show offN;very pleasingly in
the hair and the new "rnck" pins
studded with gems are an attractive
ornarnent for the young girl who
wears ear puts.
Among bags OF taffcta TOR spring
the one that holds It's head highest
is the bag with. q shell top. The veil
vet bags Ii tho winter had these
shell tops and some Of the beaded
bags have. Some lovely tops can be
bought in local stores and one can
make an elegant bag much cheaper
than those already made UP. There
are some who have made the solid
beaded bags. All Of these bags are
exquisite and especially so when
made Of rich colors and designs very
nearly like Persian rug or a CHM
ese tapestry. The silk and velvet
bags made with beaded topsare love-
ly too.
Wells are offered in numerous sig.
es and styles. For the face those
with a single design, which stands
out against the check, still retain
their popularity. The large wells,
which are draped over the hat In
soft folds. relieve the severity Of
some sailors and toques and furnish
the decoration for other chapeaus. A
braided design in the center Of one
large veil was the exact size Of the
top Of sailor and formed its on.y
trimming. The veil was finished with
a design Of the braid at the hem. The
wells are made of net or. yelling and
some boast a border Of crepe or
chiffon. - -. ~
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18
FREE TO
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This free offer is too important to
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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18


11sasRs0 Lln1quist. % laurel. -
hego q ~ home Of her parents. Mr..
anA ~ n y. Helson. caring for
her mcfher who has been seriously III
, NJ r. |ssy much improved now.
~, anA Mrs.. n. a. Warren, 4. @.
Kersey. Mr.. ana Mrs. @. II. Sharp
ara e.,N. eley were at .Marshalltown
Saturday. .,t,
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Mcconnell
spent Sunday with friends at Mar
shalitown.
3. r. Perry was at State Center
Friday. :.
~. and Mrs. James Mccormick.
OF Marshalitown, spent the week end
!, hsre with relatives and friends.
sAlvo Insiedue. Of State Center. was
here Tuesday.
Mrs. q. g. -schindele spent Friday
at Marshailtcwn.
Tim Ryan Is back ready to resume
HE grading work after spending the
winter at his home at Missouri VAL
ley.
The Marshalltown orchestra played
, 20 o very good house and gave good
entertainment on the lecture course.
]. M. Bagley, who has conducted
the corner cafe here for number OF
years has sold the business to NJ. l.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18

Great nritain mobiiissd t.o7S.oo
women during tho war. ny Tar the
greater number are no longer In their
wartime Jobs. Fully 10000 were srn-
ploysd on omnibuses Ind tram cars.
These have been completely "demob-
iiixsd." as have most Of tho $1,000 In
tho railways. On tho other hand.
many banks and business houses have
retained from 20 TO 80 per cent OF
their wartime women employees, tho
tho average Is below that figure. In
banking and finance alone 1880 were
employed. In 1914 the number en-
ployed IN banking and finance
amounted to $500. A considerable
proportion OF the land army OF 10000
women and girls has also been de-
mobiiised. Opinion Is divided on the
efficiency OF women In banks and
business concerns. tho II inclines
somewhat In their favor, Some busi-
ness men swear they will never en-
pioy large number OF women again,
while others maintain that their
women employees were. on tho aver
age, more reliable and efficient than
the men whose jobs they took.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18

You must either buy a simple we'll
tailored coat this spring or else you
must get O rather costly and eiabor-
ate wrap. The wraps vary from flow
ing capes to short dolmans Of every
color and glorious materials. The
tailored coat does not show such q
broad choice for the polo cloth coat
10 the main; type. II you do not care
Tor the wraps and If YOU think the
polo coats will be too popular there
Is a small group Of semi-tailored
models built on simple lines which
Will be sure to please.
Here is q very charming model for
spring wear which Is practical and
serviceable yet smart and fashion
able at the same time. The woman
who likes suits but feels that she
wants coat too will surely be salts
fed with this one, for she may wear
it over her one-piece trocks or slip
1t on over a suit. The coat shows
several novel features which give It
an air Of Individuality which all wo-
men want. Note the odd girdle made
Of oilcloth and the inserts OF MORE
ribbon on the peplum Of the coat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18
BILLY WATSON.
With the "Parisian Whir" Tonight
at tho Odeon.

With the "Parisian Whir" Tonight
at tho Odeon.
That famous and genuinely funny
comedian Billy Watson assisted by
these exceptionally clever comedians
Billy Spencer (original Grogan). and
Edgar Bixley, will be the attraction
at the Odeon theater tonight.
Billy Watson's offering this season
the Partisan Whirl Is described as
q shower of comedy, a. deluge of
pretty girls exquisitely gowned and a
wonderful panorama OF sensational
effects. -9 lr5
The cast includes besides those al
ready mentioned Harry Howe; Phil
tWalch, Pearl Lawler,' Violet Buck
lev and Pearl Turner. Mr.. Watson
has engaged for next week only
Rappi, the most sensational violinist
on the American stage who has just
returned from Europe after enter
tanning soldiers Of the allied armies
for four years, Odeon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18

Nowadays there are 90 many allur-
ing novelties and accessories offered
In the stores to complete the costume
that one can hardly pass the count
ers without buying. Many Of them
ale unnecessary but add that charm
ins note which brings out individu-
ality, that elusive quality 10
hard to attain. Sometimes It In .
string Of beads or queer ornament
hung on black ribbon which brings
out the daintiness Of q waist or dress.
Again, II may be a piquant or quaint
collar that relieves the severe lines
around the neck Of q frock.
A comb or ornament for the hair
OF lust the right sort may make OF
milady's hair crown Of glory that IL
distinctive. A lovely bag OF silk. val
vet or beads will add needed note
of elegance to the costume. Then
there Il the veil, thatsarticle which
gives every woman 4 we'll groomed
appearance. There are some that do
not like to wear wells but. like them
or mot, they, all agree that q veil OF
any kind Is an added attraction to
woman's dress. There rs the plain
face veil and now there is the veil
that covers the hat and falls below
the shoulders. Offering variety
enough TO please the most confirmed
| pes simist.
Bead Chains Still Popular.
Beads have been very good and ex-
! tremely popular for all kinds OF
trimming for quite a few seasons and
strings OF beads came In last spring
as happy after thought to COM
| plete the costume. They proved so
attractive that It looks as tho they
i had come to stay. 1t Is no wonder
that they found favor. There is such
a lovely array to choose from that
one can find easily the strand that
supplies the necessary touch.
The white vegetable ivory ones are
very good and most attractive when
worn with a dark suit or dress. For q
/ touch Of color those in green. red and
yellow furnish brightness. There are
combinations Of colors offered In
some while others are combination
of beads and silk ribbon. An at
tractive strand combined metal fill
gree balls. narrow black ribbon and
tiny beads. old blue in color. The
metal pendant set with smooth,
transparent stones, or u large round
I charm of carved ivory. amber. jade
or jet are charming also. They are
hung on black ribbon.
Variety, kepnote OF Collars.
Never has there been such an ar
ray Of exquisite collars offered for
varied tastes. Local stores feature
collars this season and Tor those
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18
PLAINTIFF IN kIssEv.p lNkER.
TON ACTION WANTS vER.
DICT SET ASIDE.
ALLEoe DECISION WAS
CONTRARY 70 EVIDENCE
Court Erred In Admitting Alleged
Lsass and Memorandum OF Extern
sion. Plaintiff centsnds-l'tioa'
ton to Gain Possession Of Main
Street store Room Not Ended.

When q Jury Of six rendered a vcr-
dict for the defendant in the trial
of the eviction case Of DR.. w. b.
Kibbey vs.. Frank M. Pinkerton, In
municipal court, 1t failed to bring
the litigation to an end. After the
verdict had been rendered 1t was in
timated that the case would bob up
again, either In the municipal court
or on its way to the supreme court.
and bob up II did Wednesday. WHEN
a motion to vacate and set aside
judgment and verdict and for a new
trial was filed for the plaintiff.
Suit was fled by Kbbey to gain
possession of the west store room
Of the lower floor Of the Kbbey
building. charging forcible detainer.
That the verdict returned by the
jury was contrary to the evidence
and is not supported by sufficient
evidence. and that 1t Is contrary to
law, lis the contention Of the plain
tifrs attorney in the motion for a
new trial.
PLAINTIFF Claims Court Erred.
That the court erred in certain rul-
!ngs also is charged In the petition.
The court frst erred, according to
the plaintiffs counsel, in overruling
the plaintiffs objections to offering
the defendants alleged lease. which
the plaintiff claims expired April I.
1914. and erred further in admitting
the lease in evidence.
1t Is contended that the court err
red further in overrul:ng the plain
tif's objections to the admission OF
the alleged memorandum of exten-
sion Of the lease. and in admitting
the exhibit in evidence. The court
still further erred, 1t Is commended,
in overruling the plaintiffs motion
for q directed verdict. Date for hear
ing arguments on the motion have
not been set
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18

City. Nov. 20. 1s4s. He enlisted at
Goshen. N. z, Jan. 8. 1864, in Com
pany r, Fifteenth New York cavalry,
and was discharged. Aug. ., 1866. at
Louisville. KY.
Mr.. Fair is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Emma c. Fair, Of Cambridge;
two sons, L. d. Fair, Of Nevaga, and
w. J. Fair. of Otto. and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Lorena MCGUIRE, Of Audu-
bon county, and Grace Fair, whose
address Is not known to the home
authorities. So n~ss
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18
LEGAL Weather Record.

Thirty -eiGht and 20 were the ex-
tremes OF temperature Wednesday
compared with 81 and 10 Tuesday
and 40 and 2s . year ago Wedncs-
day. At Z this morning the tempera-
ture was 80. compared with 20 1t the
!. corresponding hour WEDNESDAY
morning. Snow and slest "wednesday
night, .l5 Of an inch.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18
Turning The Table,.

Mr.. Hicks was In q bad temper as
he sat down to supper.
II wish was an ostrich" he ex-
claimed, as ne tried to eat one OF his
wife's cakes, but couldn't
Mrs. Hicks wasn't going to stand
this insult to her cooking.
yes, / did wish you were" she re-
turned. perhaps I'd get few feath-
ers to put on my last years hat then,
and make II decent"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18

Ridgway. Of Marshalltswn. who vin
take possession a. soon - the IN
voice II completes.
T. ]. Warner was ~ NArSneutoWn
Tuesday.
A. w. Monroe was - Aarsnaii-
town Wednesday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18
He Couldn't stralohtsn u

James Carman. Mayfield, Ky,
writes: my back used to hurt me al
time q Isndrd6hrd hrdl hrdlu rdlurm
times and I could not get straight
for half an hour. took Foley KID
ney Pills and have not had the trout
BILE since. 4 cannot say enough for
them and their great work" Foley
Kidney Pills help the Kidneys do
their work in Kidding the system Of
the poisonous waste matter that
causes 70 many aches and pains
/ Sold svsrywhars u
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18

OF . bill introduced recently In the
Italian parliament. Persons aba 20
work who fall 10 do 10 are subject
Cd TO a heavy fine under the proyi.
sions OF the bill. Money acquired
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18
MAXWELL VETERAN DEAD.

John Fair sueoumbs to Cerebral
Hsmorrhags at Home.
John B. Fair, . member OF the
soldiers home from Maxwell, died at
2:45 this morning at the home hos
pital, OF cerebral hemorrhage, fol-
lowing brief illness.
Mr.. Fair was born in New York
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18
Why Measles May
Be Dangerous

This No. of series Of prepared ~ com
tie pneumonia lngens. MnoG 1ssus
these organs in naed congesed state thus ahord1ng
favorable foothod for invading And how Vic vspo
Rub NAV be of value in this condition. #:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18

bringing the medication to bear
directly upon the inaamed areas.
Children's digestions are deli
cate-easiiy disturbed by too
much dosing. = Vicks, there
fore, is particularly recommended
since It is externally applied and
% can be used often and freely
without the slightest harmful
effects.
Vicks should Be rubbed IN
over the throat and chest until
the skin is d-then spread on
thicMy and covered with hot
flannel cloths. Leave the cloth
ing loose ABOUND the neck and
the bed clothes arranged in the
form Of q funnel 90 the vapors
arising may be freely inhaled.
II the cough is annoying, swallow
Z small bit Of Vicks the size OF .
pea. :,
Samples 70 new users VII b
sent nee on request - .sss. " &c:
Chemical Company, 233 Broad
Street, Greensboro, N. 9.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18

All able-bodied citizens Of italy be-
tween 20 and IS years old would be
required to work by the provisions
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-03-18

\ :
Few Of us escape measles II
is one Of the commonest Of child
hood diseases. Every mother
knows the symptoms, but the
mistake that most mothers make
is in failing TO realize that the
child is not fully recovered after
the eruption and fever disappear:
The cir passages are still inhamed
and If this Inflammation - not
cleared up, the air passages may
Be weakened, thus paving the
way for pneumonia Of serious
disease Of the lungs.
Nightly applications Of Vick's
vapoRub viii aid nature in
relieving this Inflammation. Be
cause Vicks acts locally by slim
ulation thru the slrin to draw
out the Inflammation, attract the
blood away from the congested
spots and relieve the cough. In
addition, the medicinal ingre-
dients Of Vicks are vaporized oy
the body heat. These vapors
are beeathed in III night long,