Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 69, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 March 1917 — Page 1

No. 69.

P THE Q RINCES U TONIGHT Hobart Hurley in The Sign of the Poppy Bluebird vr- — • * 5 and 10c

EYE SYMPTOMS

Do you have headaches ? Do yoUr eyes water? Do they ache? Does print run together? Do things appear double? Do things become dim- or swim ? Are your ejjes inflamed ? Do your eyes tire after reading a while? Does a bright light pain them? MANY PEOPLE have eye defects of which they are unconscious, and while they suffer no inconvenience or pain now, they should wear Glasses for the sake of their future Eyesight. CLARE JESSEN OPTICIAN With Jessen the Jeweler. Phone 13.

Child of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hall Taken to Chicago.

**' - ” The thirty months old son of Air. and Mrs. Ralph Hall, whose critical condition had been noted already by this paper, was taken to Chicago Thursday afternoon and placed under the care of a brain specialist. A short time ago fluid was remove! from the ibase of the brain, after which the child was much bettbr, but later he became very stupid and as indicated above he was placed under the care of a brain specialist. There is nothing in the report that the child had infantile paralysis.

The young/son of Mrs. Frank Pollard, who lives on die Steftiberg farm south of town, while playing in one of the school'' wagons' at the hew consolidated school, fell and: broke his arm. The irtjury was not attended t i until Thursday, pieman x-ray examination showed that the humerous was broken just below tlie. shoulder. The injury was cared for by alochl doctor. t -- kj.' chis week only, at less than present wholesale prices: 3 lb can Hawaiian sliced pineapple 20c 3 lb can California yellotw peaches 15c 3 lb can California apricbts 15c 1 lb can California asparagus .. ..15c 2 lb can Richelieu, Monarch, Fort Deai-bom, Snow-Flake or Bax- ■ ter’s Maine sweet corn, the finest corn packed 15c 1 lb san tomato or vegetable soup .10c 1 lb can sliced pcadh.es, white grapes, apricots or pineapple tidbits for fruit salad ..... Searchlight matches, per' box .... 5c We will handle fresh fish during Le “ t JOHN EGER.

Pay Harrington Bros. Co.

Having sold our elevator to The Farmers’ Grain Co. and being required to give possession very soon, we hereby notify all persons owing us to call and settle on or before April 1, 1917. _ _ Harrington Bros. Co. “J. L. Babcock, of Parr, is carrying his right arm in a sling as a result of having it broken today while crajjJ; irtg a Ford.

Storage Batteries RECHARGED AND REPAIRED Electric Starters, Generators, Ignition '- - - v :. Lighting Systems Repaired and Rewired . Rensselaer Garage £ Official Service Station for Vesta Double Life Batteries. .1 ... • '• ;

The Evening Republican .

FOR PROFITABLE CROP PRODUCTION

Expert Tells How Government In Its Department of Agriculture is Helping the® Farmer. r ~ A review of the most significant steps that have been taken in the last few years to benefit the economic condition of the farmer is contained in an article by Carl Vrooman, assistant secretary of agriculture, published in the'forthcoming yearpook of the department. In this article Mr. Vrooman points out that for 50 years the U. S. department of agriculture has been studying how to increase’production on the farms, but it is only very recently that stress ihas been laid on a study of the problem of making that production profitable. Prominent in legislation was the creation, in 1913, of the Office of Markets and Rural Organization. The creation of this office, says Mr. Vroo 1 - man, “was an innovation of epochmaking significance.” This office representsthe first attempt on the part of the governfnent to remedy through scientific investigation the waste and extravagance in our present methods of distribution and disposing of farm products. - . • In addition to the creation of this office, a number of laws have been passed which are characterized as being of importance to the farmer. Perhaps the most important one of these is “that financial magna charta of the farmer,” the farm loan act. This, declares the assistant secretary, “is the first great financial measure ever passed by congress primarily in the interest- of the farmer It will furinsh the farmer with those fundamental necessities that he has been asking for, voting for, and praying for, during the past half century.” These fundamental necessities are defined as: • . hirst. ©Available capital m sufficient qualities for the farmer’s legitimate needs. Second. Loans on longer time and easier terms of payment. Third. Lower rate of interest Another measure cited in this connection is the bonded warehouse act. This legislation was passed in response 'to a demand of the farmers for a mechanism that would enable them to borrow money more easily and at a lower rate of interest on stored crops. It permits a farmer to place produce in a bonded warehouse and secure a receiyt for it. On this receipt he can easily borrow money, for it represents gilt-edged security. The risk which in the old days the banker took in lending money, even to farmers with good credit, is eliminated by this method and the rates of interest therefore lowered. In addition, the farmer now has a much larger field in which to negotiate,his loans than in the days when he was practically limited to those bankers who knew him personally. The grain standard act is a step »n the direction of national efficiency and national economic preparedness. Its effect will be markedly beneficial on our foreign commerce in grain. In summing up the effect of these other laws, Mr. Vrooman says, “It is clear, I think, that as a result of this splendid program of constructive legislation, a new agricultural epoch has begun.”

Major Geo. H. Healey Witt Speak On Preparedness at Brook.

Brook Reporter. You have heard a great deal of talk on “preparedness,” and much about the coming war. Cpme out on Friday evening to the Sphinx Club rooms and hear Major George H. Healey speak on the subject of “preparedness.”— *= . Major Healey was on the Mexican border. He assisted in the mobilization of the Ailitia. He knows how well prepared we are and were when the call came for troops to go to the border. What he has to say ifrill help you to make up your mind as to what is our duty in the present crisis. Captain Tuteur will also be present and., make a short address. This is a matter we are all vitally interested in and should be informed about. What are our country’s needs. We should be willing to hear one of our own neighbors tell what he knows to be our present condition. Major Healey will welcome the chance to speak to the old men as well as the young.

PASTURE FOR RENT. Have pastuer for 250 head of stock near Fair Oaks. Plenty of good water and fine grass. All cattle SI.OO per month. ... All horses $1.50 per month. For season from May Ist and Nov. Ist Phone James Walter, Mgr. Lawler Ranches. Get your trees for spring planting now from Pefly. Every tree guaranteed.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, FRIDAY, MARCH 28, 1917.

TEDDY WOULD LEAD ARMY IN EUROPE

Rich Ren of New York Hope to Send American Force Abroad In Case Of Wat With Germany. New York-, March 21.—The immediate organization of an American expeditionary force of 100,000 men to fight in France with* the entente troops under the command of Col. Theodore Roosevelt, has been undertaken by a group of wealthy men in New York City, it was learned this .afternoon on the highest authority. Probably a large number of men in the force is to be recruited from the trained American soldiers now serving with the French or British armies, veterans all of them. Some of theni have.&ug'ht .through., the greatest battles on the western front. Arrangements will be made, it was learned, to have these men dischargd from the French and British service to form the nucleus of Mr. Roosevelt’s force. It is estimated that there are at least 50,000 American citizens nowfighting under the British and Frepch flags, all of whom have been highly trained. Several hundred of them are officers. The great majority are believed tA be with the Canadian divisions, one whole battalion of American citizens having been organized and mustered into the Canadian service several months ago. English, Scotch and Irish regiments have many Americans and the foreign legion of France has a great number of them. It was said this afternoon negotiations are under tvay to have these men released from their present service to join Mr. Roosevelt. All these men will be mobilized at some camp, either in England or in France, as American troops. Mr. Roosevelt is expected to begin recruiting at once here for the rest. London, March 23. —Thirteen members of the American steamer Healdton’s crew have arrived at Ymuiden, Holland. They 'say the steamer was sunk without warning in the so-called “safe zone,” and express the belief that nineteen men aboard vessel were drowned. Of the crew of 41 probably 19 men were drowned, owing to a sloop capsizing. Two others who .jumped also were drowned. The sinking of the Healdton adds another grave Chapter to the story of war waged against American shipping by Germany to be laid before congress by President Wilson at the special session he has called for April 2. It can cause no immediate change in the situation. Since the destruction of three American ships last Saturday and Sunday administration officials have considered that a state of war existed and it is to meet this condition that congress has been, summoned. * The Healdton w'as unarmed, having left port before the president authorized the navy to furnish guns and gunners to merchantmen. Her fate serves to heighten the profound interest. with which the government and the public aw-aits the time'when an American vessel prepared and ready to send a shell into a hostile submarine on sight will enter the war zone.

Milton Roth Benefited By Southern Climate.

Samuel Roth received a letter this morning from his brother, Milton, who with his family i»now at Miami, Fla. Mr. Roth reports that he is well -pleased with the improvement he is leaking and that he and his family are enjoying themselves. He says that Floyd Meyers and mother intend to return in two weeks, that Mr. Meyers will come back about the 20th of April. Mr. Roth did not say just when they expect to start back. Meat is high in Miama. The following are the retail prices: Bacon 45c per' pound, round steak 30c, Porterhouse steak 45c, and smoked ham 40c per pound.

File Mortgage Exemptions.

Persons desiring to receive the benefit of the mortgage exemption laiwshould file their exemptions with the auditor of the county between March 1 and April 30. This is tile only method by which you can get the exemption on your teal estate. They must be filed each year. V w I. ■ -- ■■■■ I -- Easter will soon be here and now is the time to order your tailor-made suit. We now have 2,000 samples to effoose from. Come in, have your measure taken and have your suit delivered to you a few days before Easter. Prices $15.00 to $45.00. AU patterns and qualities are exceptionally great. C. EARL DUVALL.

Abundance of Money.

I can losn you all the money you want on tnat farm. My rate is 5 per cent and my limit is SIOO per acre.— P. D. Wells, Morocco, Indiana. See the Kahn Tailoring line of tailor made suits from Indianapolis, the greatest line* in America. Have your measure taken now and get the swellest suit you. ever wore. Duvalls Quallty QP ‘ C . EARL DUVALL. Insist on fit when buying your footwear, We have the various lengths and widths to fit you properly.—B. N. Fendig's Shoe Store.

JOE NESIUS DIVIDES HIS REAL ESTATE

Each of Six Children Will Be Given One Hundred Acres of Land Apiece By Pioneer. , The following deeds on record Thursday, March 22, 1917: Joseph Nesius et ux to Mary Charles, March 15, n% nw 27-28-6, n% 544 nw 27-28-6,100 acres, $2 w. d. Joseph Nesius et ux to Joseph Nesius, Jr., March 15, re -nw 33-28-6, wYz s wse 28-28-6, 100 acres, S2OO. Joseph Nesius et ux to Frank Nesius, March 15, se se 28-28-6, e% sw se 28-20-6, ne sw 28-28-6, 100 acres, $2 w. d. Joseph Nesius et ux to Anthony Nesius, March 15, n% se 33-28-6, s% ne se 33-28-6. 100 acres, $2 w. d. Joseph Nesius et ux to John Nesius March 15, ne. se 28-28-6, e% nw se 28-28-6, nw sw 27-28-6, 100 acres, $2 w. d. Joseph Nesius et ux to Mathew Nesius, March 15, s% s% sw 27-28-6, nw se 28-28-6, n.Va se ne 33-28-6, 100 acres, $2, w. d. It will be noted that each of the six children are given one hundred acres of land apiece. For this land the children are to pay a rental during the life of the parents of one dollar an acre. The ability of this early settler of the county to acquire so large an amount of property ■ is certainly very complimentary to him and his habit of economy, thrift and industry should be emulated by the younger generation. The accumulation of this large body of land represents a life of hard labor, severe sacrifice and the strictest economy. That is the price the old settlers had to pay for their success. Will the younger generation do as well, or will they be a generation of distributors instead of a generation of accumulators?

THE WEATHER. •Fair and colder tonight and Saturday. Lowest temperature in the last 24 hours was 61 above.

Every swell dresser wants a fine Easter bonnet. We have Stetson and Kingsbury ahd the greatest line of caps in town. All colors. C. EARL DUVALL.

EASTER SOON HERE DUVALL’S QUALITY SHOP C. EARL DUVALL Phone 411 ’ Rensselaer, Indiana . . / ; M » ■ " .' ’ Easter will soon be here, April Bth and we are >jfwSir ready with all the newest things for the men folks. i Swell suits, in novelties and plains. Be sure and ■&RJ, j look at our line of Kup- OIrPP oWI I-? penheimer, Collegian and Frat clothes as they are swell.— Kingsburg and IM|| --Ju Stetson hats in all the ]WJI| latest blocks and colors jB || ■■■■■■-- are now in our store? Get ||| a your measure taken now W for your spring and Eas- vT ter suit, as we have 2 5 000 samples to choose from and every garment guaranteed to fit perfect and retain their shape. Have them delivered anytime before Easter. Swell neckwear, hose, shirts, belts, caps, trousers, vests, gloves. Now is your time to get in on the nice things we have for you. C. EARL DUVALL Rensselaer, Indiana

MAUZY APPOINTED OILINSPECTOR

For This District and Will Succeed -Honan Unless Redistricting of State Affects ,Us. • ______ • ' • . . ; -r Charles G. Mauzy, former republican chairman of Benton county and a man who has taken active interest in politics, has been remembered by Governor James P. Goodrich, who recently appointed him a deputy oil inspector or this district. E. P. Honan, of this city, has been the oil inspector for this district for the past few years and if this section is not affected by the redistricting of the oil districts of the state, will give up his position to Mr. Mauzy. Mr. Honan has not been infunned as yet that he is to be let out. His district embraced Benton, Newton and Jasper counties, but it is understood that Mr. Mauzy will have only Benton and Jasper under his jurisdiction and that Newton will be in another district, although the report has not as yet been confirmed. It will be remembered that the of■fice of oil inspector was one of the state offices that Governor Goodrich wished to have abolished by the legislature in keeping with his economy program, but that body took a different view of the matter. Democratic inspectors throughout the state are The position of a deputy oil inspector is a very remunerative one and one worth making every effort te obtain, The surprising thing is that no local citizen made a bid for this position. Probably one thing that kept many from tryinv for the office was the attitude of Governor Goodrich, who wished to abolish the office, and would have done so if given the support of the legislature, which it was felt by many that he would have.

We are prepared to furnish you with all your clothes at the ‘old prices, and we certainly have three great lines, Kupperheimer, Collegian and Frat, the best that is made. C. EARL DUVALL. 3well Jerseys in all colors at Du- -. Quality Shop. C. EARL DUVALL.

Star Theatre TODAY Mary Pickford in “HULDA FROM HOLLAND” Today at the Star Theatre. Special matinee at 3:30 for children at 5 and 10c. Night, all seats 10c. TOMORROW • Matinee and Night Carlyle Blackwell and Gaile Cane, both big favorites, may be seen in “DANGEROUS GROUND” At‘ the Star Theatre at the regular P riC€S * . -

Superintendent of Monnett School Is Highly Honored.

Miss Simpson, the able superintendent of the Monnett School, has been assigned by th 2 committee having, in charge the program for the meeting of tne rational convention of Deaconesses’ Workers, to be held in Boston next month, to give an address on the subject “Schools for Boys and Girls." Have you seen the swell Easter suits we are showing in Kuonenhehner, Collegian and Frat makes. The qualities are great and the tailoring and patterns are simply fine, at Du-vaU-3 Quality

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