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OFFICIAL PAPER OF CITY AND COUNTY PLUCK, PROGRESS, PERSEVERANCE AND PATRIOTISM IN POLITICS PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS

i-VOL LIII. NO. 69. CRESCO, HOWARD COUNTY, IOWA. TUESDAY, APRIL 23. 1912

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J. I. Case Drive' Planter Drops 2, 3 or 4 kernels to the

hill in different parts of the

fields as you may desire.

No change of plates is necessary, not even to stop the team. All you have to do is to move a small lever from one numbered notch to another and you get the desired number of kernels to the hill.

"No Clutch on the Drill Shaft" of the J. I. CASE. The clutch on all other planters is a source of contin­ual trouble. The J. I. Case operates the dropping mechanism from the main axle. That makes the plates move slower, too, and gives the cells more time to fill and insures more accurate dropping.

And the J. I. CASE has ROUND HOLE PLATES, proven to be more accurate than any edgedrop plates.

Briefly, the J. 1. CASE is the most durable, most accurate and most practical planter made. Come in and let us show you why it is the planter you ought to have.

Woods, Schneider & Herold, Cresco, la. * (**•

Self Starter?

Why Certainly

Friction Transmission Not a gear wheel in it

"The Car Ahead" and a few of the reasons why it is ahead FIRST.—Simplicity will characterize the 1912 Cartercar. SECOND.—Durability. No gears to growl, no teeth to strip. THIRD.—Silence. The Cartercar Patented Friction Transmission is

absolutely noiselesB in its operation at all speeds or on reverse, and the chain in oil tight case drive and inclosed valve action are two more very important factors along this line.

FOURTH.—Safety. The one-lever coutrol. No confusion of levers. Three strong brakes. Full floating rear axle and other excellent fea­tures.

FIFTH.—Lubrication. Let it take care of itself. "No daubing around" with a dirty grease gun (packing tranmission and differential gears and rear axle,) the oil from the chain case attends to that for you. And the sight feed, positive action oil pump will attend to oiling the motor.

SIXTH.—The ease with which the car can be started. On account of the gradual application of power, through the friction transmission, nearly all the wear and tear is taken off the motor and tires.

LAST, but not least, the Carter is sold right in your vicinity, which gives the buyer a chance to investigate before he buys, and insures his being taken care of after he buys.

Come in and let us give you free demonstration, or send for cata logue before buying elsewhere.

Five splendid models to choose from, all fully equipped, including self-starters, which makes the Cartercar a favorite with the ladies. Price list from $1200 to 2100.

OHMACHT & WHITE, Cresco, Iowa Distributers for Howard, Winneshiek and Mitchell Counties.

MildYourSilo Of Denisons Hollow Clay Block

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With a Cement Roof and Steel Ladder, built by F. B. Banning, Con­tractor, of Fayette, Iowa.

Get your Contracts and Prices of

H. W. GOOCHER Cresco, Iowa

Or write to F. B. Banning, Fayette, Iowa

Hay for sale. S. A. CONVERSE.

Special post cards at Taylor's Studio.

Early seed potatoes for sale at Zbor-nik Bros.

Miss Finkelson returned Saturday to her home at Adams.

Mro. Martins, of Bonair, was a Cres­co shopper, Saturday.

J. C. Young left Saturday on a busi nesB trip to Minneapolis.

Miss Eva Grabau, of Bonair, was a Cresco visitor, Saturday.

Miss Mabel Gunderson of Ridgeway a Cresco shopper Saturday.

N. A. Blackburn, Lawyer; office opposite the National Bank.

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Lloyd of Bonair were Cresco shoppers Friday.

P. J. Orvold returned Friday from a business trip to Adams, Minn.

£. H. Babcock of Cheater was a Cresco business visitor Saturday.

For Rent—A seven room house. En­quire of J. W. Wentworth, Cresco.

Mrs. Geo Friend of Bonair, was the guest of Creeco relatives Saturday.

Tame Hay for sale. Enquire of R. S. Caward, Cresco.

Before selling your wool, call on me. S. Feldstein.

Don't fail to see the new things in hats at The Nichols Clothing House.

A good Velie top buggy for sale. Thills and tongue. Phone 361, Cresco.

The largest line of hats carried in Cresco at The Nichols Clothing House.

Miss Jennie Clancy returned Monday to Austin, after a visit with her mother

Miss Etta Doolittle went to Lime Springs Friday for a visit with friends.

Miss Nettie Mcintosh, of Decorah, was the guest of Cresco relatives, Fri­day.

Freda Bergmann returned Monday to her home at Ridgeway, after a stay here.

Mrs. Geo. Wentworth went to West Union Saturday for a visit with rela­tives.

Mrs. Mary Marshall went to Lime Springs Friday for a visit with rela­tives.

Chas. Byrnes Jr. came up from Cedar Rapids, Monday, for a visit with home folks.

Mrs. O. R. Ringeon and Miss John­son of Ridgeway were Cresco visinors Friday.

Mrs. Chick and daughter Susie, of Lime Springs, were Cresco shoppers, Saturday.

The Misses Pearl and Daisy Roberts, of Lime Springs, were Cresco visitors, Saturday.

"Mound City "Horse Shoe" Pain wears longest, looks best. P. A, Clemmer.

Mrs. Gullickson and daughter Grace, of Ridgeway, were Cvesco shoppers, Saturday.

Miss Lucy Costigan came up Friday from Frankville for a visit with rela­tives here.

Mrs. Rebecca Reetz returned Satur­day to Calmar, after a brief visit with friends here.

Will Kenny, of Fox Lake, Wis., was an over Sunday visitor at the Chas. Byrnes home.

Mrs. Max Thuerk and baby left Sat­urday for a visit with relatives at Le Roy and Taopi.

The Misses Nellie and Jennie Wil­liams of Lime Springs were Cresco shoppers Friday.

Special invitation to graduates and school children to call and see samples at Taylor's Studio.

Mrs. J. J. Kreitzer and brother, Chas. Vrba. of Ridgeway, were Cresco shoppers, Monday.

Mrs. F. Prochaska and son Jerry, re­turned Friday from a visit with rela­tives at Ft. Atkinson.

If you want a tarm loan at alow rate of interest, see American Loan 4k Trust Companv. Cresco. Ia.

The Altar and Rosary society will meet at the home of Mrs. M. W. Drew Wednesday, April 24th.

Carl Queel returned Saturday to De­corah, having been here to attend the funeral of his brother.

Mrs. Harry Gardner and little daugh­ter. went to Mason City Saturday, for a visit with her brother.

Mrs. Wm. Walter has been seriously ill the past few days, but is slightly improved at this writing.

Miss Myrtle Jones returned Satur­day to Chester after a visit with her aunt, Mrs E. A. Crowell.

The Misses Loretta and Mable Kuntz and Milton were up from Ridgeway, Saturday, for dental work.

Girl or woman wanted for general housework. Enquire of J. E. Doolittle or 'Phone East Vernon 1.

FOR SALE—TWO nice corner lots in Gellitt's addition. A snap if taken soon . I nqu i r e o f A . J . Evans . t

FOR SALE—Several good Houses in Cresco. Ask to see them. 0. W. CLARK, the Insurance man.

Mrs. Heglund and little son came Monday from Red Wing, Minn., for a visit at the Otto Peterson home.

Miss Ethel Sanborn returned Von day to Lime Springs, having been a guest at the L. P. Sanborn .home.

Full-blood English Setter pups for sale cheap, if taken at once.

P. C. PECK.

Iowa Gold Mine Seed Corn for sale-$3.00 per bushel.

W. H. WOELLSTEIN.

For Sale—Timothy seed with some clover in it, but free from foul seed, $13 per cwt. Geo. Lybert.

In order to clean out ,ny Evergreen stock I offer special inducements from April 29th till sold. G. E. GRABAU.

SEED CORN—Iowa Gold Mine seed corn at $3.00 per bushell.

W. H. WOELLSTEIN.

Mrs. J. C. Young and three sons went to Ft. Atkinson, Saturday, called there to attend the funeral of a niece.

Your chicks will thrive and grow if you will feed them Sherman's Little Chick Feed, for sale by Zbornic Bros.

Miss Belle Brown returned Saturday to resume her school work at Sumner, after a week vacation spent at home.

The MisBes Ethel and Alice Friend went to Bonair, Saturday, for a brief visit at the home of their uncle, Geo. Friend.

Mr. and Mrs. H. M." Bailey returned Friday to their heme^ai Fayette, after a visit with their daughter, Mrs. R. A. Strayer.

Mrs. R. W. Hughes and little daugh­ter Adeline returned Sunday night from a visit with relatives at Lime Springs.

Mrs. Mary Crowelf" was expected Saturday from St. Eeul for a visit with her Bon and other, relatives at Granger.

The Misses Allice Mae McCook and Mabel Kratz went to Decorah Friday for a visit with the letter's sister, Mrs. Geo. Shamel.

Mrs. H. L. Piehh and little babe came over from Alta Vista, Monday, for a visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Walter.

Dr. and Mra. J. J. GJfenmer and Mr. and Mrs. C. P. McNaltey autoed to De­corah Saturday to see the "Heart Breakers" there that evening.

Mrs. Geo. Eppens and children re­turned Saturday to Calmar after a visit here at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rethamel.

Buy Blatchford's Calf Meal—100 pounds makes 100 gallons of perfect milk substitute. For Bale at the Flour and Feed Store of F. A. Glass.

FOR SALE—A dozen Registered liol-stein Bulls from two to thirteen months old, at reasonable prices.

C. S. MULKS, Kiceville, Iowa.

Bring in your old rubbers, rags, metals, and get the wholesale price. Market price paid for scrap iron.

Phone 376. S. Feldstein.

FOR SALE—Eggs from Barred Rock and Tolouse Geese. Also a few B. R. Cockerels. Phone Elma Toll Line 5.

SALISBURY BROS.

Reinforced concrete and frame build­ing, concrete silos, barns, dwellings, etc. Drawings, plans and estimates.

T. E. Killoren, Austin, Minn.

LOST—An end gate for Clark buggy, between Cresco and Goocher's farm. Finder please phone North Orleans, 7.

W. W. HOWARD.

Mrs. Will Johnson returned Friday to Chester, havii:g been here for a a number of days helping to care for Mrs. DeFor, who was at Mercy Hospi­tal.

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Scholz and Miss Kathryn Clemmer went to Decorah Saturday to witness the presentation of the "Heart Breakers" at the Grand, Saturday night.

The Misses Helen Lent, Myrtle White, Laura Cameren and Luverne Nichols made up a party which attend­ed the "Heart Breakers" at Decorah Saturday night.

Mrs. H. Stahley, of Strawberry Point, came Monday from Minneapolis where she has been visiting, for a visit at the home of her brother, Lynn Smith and family.

Get your watch, clock and jewelry repair work done by me. All work guaranteed and prices right, at Clem-mer's Drug Store.

ROY GREENHALGH.

Fair and fresh as the Easter lily Will your complexion be If you'll think (bedtimes) to drink A cup of Rocky Mountain Tea.

i —Fred Lowry.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Merry left Saturday for Minneapolis, where they will make a brief visit with his brother Ed. and family, before returning to their home at Milbank. S. D. Mr. Merry has but recently been a patient at the Mercy hospital where he under­went a very serious Operation, but from which he is slowly recovering!

When looking for a good, square meal, or a good, clean bed, for 25c, call at the new Restaurant on Market Street. Also board by the day or week. Free stabling. 47t6m M. BARRETT.

EGGS FOR HATCHING—Plenty of se­lect eggs from pure bred White Plym­outh Rocks at 50 cents per setting or $3.00 per hundred for incubators.

H. W. SHUTTLEWORTH.

A general Real Estate and Exchange business. See us before buying or sel ling. Office over Alliance store. Phone 282. MYRON CONVERSE INV. CO.,

63tf Cresco, Iowa.

Leave your orders at F. C. Woell-stein & Co's for seed corn. We get the corn from. Northfield, Minn. We have the guarantee that the corn was grown there. F. C. Woellstein A Co.

Alex Hutton, who moved to Cresco from Elma about a year ago, was found dead in bed early Sunday morn­ing. We are without further particu­lars, but hope to publish obituary la­ter.

All automobile owners and others in­terested in good roads, are requested to meet at the court house, Wednesday evening of this week, at 8 o'clock, to form an automobile and good roads club.

The ladies of the M. E. church will serve supper in the dining room of the church, Friday, April 26th, to the gen­eral public and the teachers who are attending the Big Five, from 5 o'­clock till all are served.

Everyone is now taking a thorough laxative Spring; remedy. Clean and clear your blood and system with Hol-lister's Rocky Mountain Tea, greatest Spring purifier and cleanser. 35c., Tea or Tablets.—Fred Lowry.

Mrs. Geo. Masters and sister, Miss Marie Thompson left Monday for Minneapolis, where they will spend a tew days before returning to their homes in Canada,the former at Calgary and the latter at Winnipeg.

FOR SALE—A good, eight-room house and three lots; goodcellar, cistern, well, woodshed, barn and other buildings; located in west part of town. Cheap if taken soon. Enquire of

D. BALDNER, Cresco, Iowa*

As a Spring blood purifier, stomach cleanser, blood regulator, Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is recognized the greatest, surest, best. You need it now. 'Twon't seem like Spring till you take it. 35c., Tea or Tabs.- Fred Lowry

Look at our 10c wonder assortment of decorated Limoges China on exhi­bition in window now for one week only. Rare bargains in Salads, Bread and Butter Plates, Berry Sets, Cake Plate Sets. Come and see them. 3t Wm. Kellow & Son.

A farewell party was given Mr. and Mrs. C. Weatherford at the opera house last Tuesday evening. A large number of friends of the family were present and a pleasant time enjoyed. As soon as weather and roads permit the Weatherford family will move to Cresco where they will make their future home.—Harmony News.

At the urgent solicitation of his many triends in both the democrat and re­publican parties, Hon. Hermann Kull has consented to allow the use of his name as a candidate for re-election as representative from this county. Had Mr. Kull adhered to his personal pref­erence? in {the matter, he would not have been a candidate. He is not in any way to be (considered as seeking the office, but it is a plain case of the office seeking the man—a demand from the people for the continuance in office of an efficient and trustworthy official.

This community was shocked Satur­day afternoon by the intelligence that Mrs. Philip Schmidt had died very sud­denly. Mrs. Schmidt had just arrived in town and had just gone into the Lowry drug store to make some pur­chases when she suffered a stroke of apoplexy, dying almost instantly. The body was removed to the Andrew Smith home, and Sunday was taken to the family home near Ridgeway from which place the funeral will be held today. Rev. L. N. Day, pastor of the Evangelical church officiating, the in­terment being the Evangelical ceme­tery near Ridgeway.

The legal department of the April 25th issue of the Iowa Homestead will discuss among other things the rights and privileges of a renter to haul ma­nure from a rented farm. It also takes up the question of moving a line fence that has been established for more than twenty years. An Interesting case is also discussedJwhere a daughter pays a note against a parent with the understanding that allowance must be made for this payment after his death, The Homestead and this paper are clubbed together at the rate of $2.00 per year for both papers. Subscript ions may be left at this office.

Vernon Springs Caucus. The democrats of Vernon Springs

Township (outside of city) will meet in caucus on|Saturday| afternoon, April 27, at 2:30 p. m., in the grand jury room of the court house, to select 4 delegates to the county convention to be held Mayf4th.

By Order Precinct Committeeman.

Travelogues by R. 0. Clark, offioial lecturer for The Geo. H. Paul Orchard Co., Pueblo, Colorado, on

Scenic Colorado "The Playground of the Nation." 300 colored views, 1000 feet of colored mo­tion picture films, showing beautiful Colorado in all its scenic glory—the fruit industry of Colorado and the de­velopment system of the Geo. H. Paul Orchard Co.

Program—Part First A trip through Denver, Colo.,

• 'Queen city of the Plains," one mile above sea level.

"Above the Clouds" on the Moffat railroad.

"Snow-balling" in July on Mt. Cor­ona.

"Over the famous Georgetown Loop" "Four thousand feet up a mountain

side in a^bucket." Mount of the Holy Cross. Camping and fishing scenes.

Colorado Springs and Vicinity—Part Second.

Ute Indians in war and sun dances in the garden of Gods.

A trip through the garden of the Gods.

A trip to the top of Pike's Peak. A trip to Cripple creek, the greatest

gold camp in the world. Camping, fishing, tourists and moun­

tain scenes. Part Third.

Pueblo, Colo., the city of sunshine, sometimes called the Pittsburg of the west.

Perpetual snow scenes, showing source of mountain waters used for ir­rigation.

Irrigation scenes, showing and ex­plaining "what it is" and "how it is done."

The Colorado apple industry—Dem­onstration in the Canon city fruit dis­trict.

The world famous "skyline drive" showing the Arkansas valley 2,000 feet below.

A t-ip through the far-famed Royal gorge, showing solid walls of rock 2,000 feet in height less than 100 feet apart.

A trip through southern Colorado over the mountains and through the beautiful valleys to Ouray, Glenwood Springs, etc.

Bathing scenes in the famous warm pool in the winter time at Glenwood SpringB.

Spend a few- minutes in Colorado. Don't miss these pictures and travel­ogues. Not a dull moment in the pro­gram.

Thursday, April 25th Grm Theater, Crcsco, After­

noon and Evening Given under the auspices of the Geo.

H. Paul Orchard Co., by their local representative, O. W. Clark.

2,500 MEALS EVERY DAY. With the Yankee Robinson circus and

Texas Bill Wild West there are two thousand five h 'ndred meaU to get every day. This enormous task is un­der the charge of Capt. W. A. Hund­ley, who has had twenty-five years' experience with shows of the greater character. He has breakfast for this army ready at seven in the morning, has lunch ready at noon, and at five in the evening has dinner ready for the tired, hungry people of the circus and Wild ^West. This establishment is then packed away and loaded on the cars and at seven o'clock the next morning, over one hundred miles away, the captain is again serving breakfast to the big army.

Will be at Cresco May 6th.

New Meat Market! at Goettel's old stand, Market Street. Meats delivered. 'Phone 421.

ALBL & HALL.

Real Estate Transfers The following transfers were filed

with the County Recorder for the week ending April 20,1912.

Wm. H. Dinger and wife to Andrew Wilson, se J se i, 10, and ne J ne J, 16, and nw J, 4-98-13, $13,440.

Mary A. Goocher to Carrie Knox, w i lot 8 of irreg. surv. w i se J, 23 99-U, #.

Mary A. Powers et al to Frank Panoch and wife, lot 7 ne J sw }, 7-97-11, $290.

A. L. White (Treasurer) to E. R. Thompson, n J se J ne J, 12-97-12, $4.7f|

E. H. Babcock (Administrator) to Geo. Smith and A. R. Jones, lot 5 blk. 2, Chester, $700.

Geo. Smith to A. R. Jones, lot 6 blk. 2, $400.

Henry Timmerman to F. A. Steblow, w i w i nw J, 17, also lots 4 and 5 and w 36 rds. lots 6, 7 and 8 ex. s 2 rds. lot 8, all w 1 nw J. 17-99-14, $1,800.

S. W. Tomlinson to Thomas Agar, s i 1-98-13, $1.G0.

W. L. Converse and B. F. Dav s, exrs. to W. L. Richard, lots 1, 2, {3, 4, 5, 6, blk. 2, Beadle's sub div. of nw nw and part blk 8 on sw J sec 23-99-11, $250.

H, F. Meyer to Geo. M. Spencer, w 25 ft. lot 10 irreg. surv. of s i sei sec 10-100-13, $30.

John J. Hughes to C. A. Searles, lot 2, irreg. surv. of e 32 rods ne 1 rej sec 29100 12, $2550.

Charles Killinto Geo. E. Diehl, et al, sw J 28-10-13, $12800:

May Ryan to Jessie M. Gleason, lot 16 blk. 3, Gillett's Add., Cresco, la., $1.

L. Sanborn to J. F. Moore, n 16J ft. of w 99 ft. of e 198 ft. lot 32, McGreg­or's Add., Lime Springs Station, $25.

J. W. Klemrne to J. H. Crooks, lot 11 blk. 36, Elma, Iowa, $1.

L. Hall to Anna Hall w i lot 17 and lot 18 and eft lot 9 blk 19, Lime Springs Iowa, $90.

E. L. Davenport to Ida W. Webber, lots 14 and 15, blk 5, Beadle & Strawn's add to Cresco, $1.00.

Charles H. Putnam to Peter J. Or­vold, lot 1 blk. UCresco, $1250.

Carpet and Rug Cleaners I have on hand three of the latest

improved vacuum cleaners for sale or rent. Leave orders at the rest room or phone Kellow'B grocery or Lowry's drug store. No need to take up your carpets or rugs, my cleaners do the work. RobertiPhelan.

False Teeth mounted on a cast aluminum base pro­duces the lightest, strongest and most sanitary plate I know of. Where I recommend this plate I guarantee sat­isfaction. Dr. E. H. Allen.

DOWNWARD C0UHSE. Fast Being Realized by Cresco People.

A little backache at first. Daily increasing till the back is lame

and weak. Urinary disorders quickly follow; Dropsy and finally Bright's disease. This is the downward course of kid­

ney ills. Don't take this course. Cresco resi­

dents should profit by the following experience.

Mrs. M. Hutchcroft, Fourth and Chestnut Sts., Osage, Iowa, says: "About two years ago a member of our family began suffering from kidney trouble and lumbago. The kidney se­cretions were unnatural and often in the morning a lame back prevented the person afflicted from stooping. Plasters and liniments were used but did not bring the slightest relief. One day Doan's Kidney Pills were recom­mended and their use was begun. The contents of one box made the the suf­ferer feel better at last symptoms of kidney complaint disappeared. Doan's Kidney Pills have my highest endorse­ment."

For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States.

Remember the n^me—Doans—and take no.other.

Why Don't You C O M E I N ?

Yes, that's the question, why don't you come in ana have those Photos taken? It's been quite a while since you had your picture taken, and we are sure your friends and relatives would appreciate one of the many new styles and mounts we are showing.

The practice of having your picture taken at frequent intervals is a commendable one, as in many cases it is the only link that keeps you in touch with loved ones far away.

W e have had snch marked success in the past in taking Artistic and Natural Photo-

» graphs, that we are positive we can thorough­ly satisfy you, too, and when you see the high quality and modest price of our work, you'll have no doubt in your mind that this is the studio to have your pictures taken.

W—d—y—c—in ? C. D. TAYLOR,

Cresco, Iowa

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