Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 March 1913 — Scurvy Trick Whoever Guilty Parties Are. [ARTICLE]

Scurvy Trick Whoever Guilty Parties Are.

Some low-minded and contemptible person or persons, probably prompted by jeolousy, although there is no indication that any of the. competitors would have inspired such a thing, dumped at least .two and probably four of the Traub & Selig advertising benches in the river. These benches were distributed about the business section of the city and were certain to prove of much comfort and great convenience during the coming warm weather, while already they were being occupied during the more pleasant days. The benches probably coat from $3 to $5 each, and Traub & Selig had placed 30 of them about "town. Of course, they contained the advertising of Traub & Selig, that was the object of their purchase, but this enterprise on their part should have proven one of commendation rath-, er than of criticism and the destruction of the seats in any manner would be a scurvy trick that would meet censure from all fairminded people. Two of the benches that were thrown into the river were recovered but two others seem to have disappeared entirely. Any person guilty of such conduct should be severely punished, and doubtless will be if apprehended.