Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 252, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 November 1917 — Page 1

No. 252.

GREAT DRIVE FOR Y. M. C. A.

large amount desired and JASPER COUNTY TO DO HER PART. Jasper county is called to do Jier “Super Bit” next week in the nationwide army and navy campaign for $35,000,000. Jasper county is asked to give at least $7,000.00 toward this Indiana is to raise $1,000,000 and the northwestern Indiana district, including the seven counties of Newton, Jasper, LaPorte, Lake, Pulaski, Starke and Porter, is to raise $115,000. * None of this money goes to the support of the local associations but it is to be used in providing the Y. M. C. A. service to our men and boys in military service. E. L. Hollingsworth, of Rensselaer, is chairman of the campaign in Jasper county and the campaign is to reach Rensselaer, Remington, Wheatfield and every other section of the county. . The association has the official approval of the government in its work and this wonderful work for soldiers and sailors in this country and in Europe is being done at the suggestion of the governments of the United States, France, Russia and Italy. The Y. M. C. A. has been charactedized as the “war zone home for our boys ‘over there.’ ’’ The following gives an indication of the service that the association is rendering in the army camps and at the front. $12,500 will provide a hut for one year. $6,000 will build a hut in America. (Cost of hut in France is $15,000.) $1,500 will equip a hut. SI,OOO will provide an auto truck. SSOO will provide 25,0000 testaments. $250 will provide motion picture outfit._ ; - ■ ' SIOO will provide stationery for a hut for one month. SSO will provide talking machine and records. Thousands of men will give largely of their time, interest and money next week in carrying out this campaign and Jasper county can be counted upon to do her full “bit” in providing comforts, entertainment, fellowship and homelike influences for our boys in uniform.

The Coal User's Lament.

There is dust and there is dirt •and coal on the floor, There is ashes and soot and grime galore. ’Tis the same today, yesterday, and the day before. ‘Twill be so tomorrow, and for evermore— Unless perchance you should bestir yourself, wake up, get busy and decide to have an OIL-AIR BURNER installed in your cook stove or range—when presto! your doleful lamentations will be changed to a song of triumph— No fires to kindle, no coal to tote; No ashes to handle (that sure got got my goat). . My labor is lightened, I have time to spare; By the Oil-Air Burner, I am to swear, Not alone in the kitchen are its advantages seen, But the whole house over is more neat and clean. Get in line, join the chorus of satisfied users of the Oil-Air Burner. The women of the cities use natural or manufactured gas to cook with and their greatst regret when moving away from the city is that they will not have gas to use. The OILAIR BURNER makes its own gas from common coal oil (kerosene), and it is certainly the nsxt best thing "to natural gas. PEOPLES SPECIALTY CO., S. Van Rnsselar St. Advertisement.

OUT OF THE GLOOM.

Many a Gloomy Countenance In Rensselaer Now Lightens With Happiness. A bad back makes you gloomy. Can’t be happy , with continued backache. = .. . The aches and pains of a bad back Are frequently due to weak kidneys- «... Doan’s Kidney Pills are recommended for weak kidneys. • So Rensselaer citizens .testify. Mrs. J. J- Norgor, Matheson Ave., Rensselaer, says: “We have used Doan’s Kidney Pills in the fam‘ily for a long time and they have kept us in good health. I used to suffer from frequent attacks of kidney disorder. My back got stiff and lame and ached so steadily that it tired me out. When I tried to wash, the leaning over caused almost unbearable sharp twinges in my back. Doan’s Kidney Pills have driven away these symptoms of kidney trouble and have made me well and strong. Price 60c, at all dealm. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—-get Mrs. Norgor had. Foster-Milburn Co,. Props., Y.

Dr. W. L. Myer wishes his patients to know that he will be out of his office all of next week, on account of ” the meeting of the State Board of Dental Examiners. See Chas. Pefley for trees, vines, Aftd shrubs of all kinds. Guarantee stock to grow or replace free of charge. For spring delivery.

The Evening Republican.

Mrs. Ora T. Ross Attending Important Meeting.

Mrs. Ora T. Ross, chairman of the committee of women’s activities of the Jasper County Council of Defense, attended a very important meeting of the women of the state held at Indianapolis today. Miss Julia E. Landers, who is chairman of the committee of Women’s Activities of the State Council of Defense, entertained her county chairmen at lunch at Ayres store and the meeting was held in the state house this afternoon. Jasper county has reasons to feel proud of her representative, as Mrs. Ross has made this a banner county in the line of her work.

Former Rensselaer Citizen Elected M a yor of Gary

William F. Hodges, republican, was elected mayor of Gary Tuesday, defeating three opponents in a fourcornered fight. Hodges was given a plurality of over 987 over his nearest competitor. Until the day before the election it was thought that the race was between Johnson and Curtis. Hodges received almost the solid backing of the steel officials and their powerful influences. Mr. Hodges was formerly a citizen of Rensselaer, practicing law here in partnership with George Hershman a number of years ago, and his many friends here will be pleased to learn of his selection by the people of Gary. Since locating in the Steel City Mr. Hodges has met with great success and has many admirers in the Calumet region. z

Will Fast Instead of Feast.

The creaking Tha n ksgiving festal board of America will not creak as much as usual this year. Although no official announcement has been made, it is expected that the food administration will appeal to the American people to remember food conservation on that day. ’ It is believed that the food administration will ask the American people to make Thanksgiving this year a day of fasting, not of feasting, it will ask the people to “go over the top” after pumpkin pie and plum pudding before attacking the second or third helping of turkey, cranberries and kindred dishes. The administration will point out that by saving food supplies they will avert “counter attacks” of indigestion and “left over” dinners. No orders for Thanksgiving food conservation will come from Mr. Hoover’s office, 1 but the food administration will suggest this policy be pursued.

Officers Elected at Remington.

The following, all republicans, were elected at Remington Tuesday: C. H. Peck, clerk. F. L. Lough, treasurer. Town councilmen: M. A. Gray, Ist ward; F. Howard, 3rd ward; Robert Shearer, 4th ward. , Members from 2nd and sth wards hold over.

Important Red Cross Meeting.

The ladies of the Red Cross are requested to meet at the headquarters in the Shafer building Friday evening at 7:30 . Patterns for new articles to be made have arrived and work can be done now. The room is now heated and will be comfortable.

BOX SOCIAL. There will be a box social at the Kennedy school house in Walker township, Saturday evening, Nov. 17. Everybody invited.—Margaret Pettet, Teacher. WOOD FOR SALE. We have a large amount of good dry pole wood in the timber that we would be pleased to dispose of at very reasonable price. This is a chance to get some good wood cheap. —James Walter, Manager Lawler Ranches. Phone 337, Rensselaer. John Browns, of Monon, a former representative of this district in the Indiana legislature, was in Rensselaer today consulting with County Agricultural Agent Learning. husband was “loath to take a bath,” h usband was “l°ath to take a bath,” Mrs. Geneva Osborn was granted a divorce. —■ — — ftr

Stave YOU®iS Should IT’S different others because more is taken in the and the materials used are higher grade. ’ Black Silk Stove Polish Makes a brilliant, silky polish that does not rub off or dust off, and the sbinelasts tour times as long as ordinary stove polish. Used on sample stoves and sold used, your dealer is authored to refund your money. Insist on Black Silk btove rouam Made in liquid or paste-ooe quality. Black Silk Stove Polish Work* Sterling. Illinois U« Black Mik

RENSSELAER. INDIANA. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1917.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARM WELFARE CONDUCTED BY CO. AGENT LEAMING. Lime Gives Results. John Guss of Union Township states that he purchased a carload a few years ago for his farm ant finds that it is giving excellent results. Drainage first,” said Mr. Guss and then plenty of lime and manure for the improvement of, Jasper County soils.” Mr. Fitzgerald reports that he has just unloaded his fourth car of limestone. R. H. Morehouse of Wheatfield writes that he has used 200 tons and expects to put on more as rapidly as he can get around to it. Henry Hunsicher, John F. Davis, L. A. Salisbury and W. B. Walter are among those expecting to use lime this wintr. More Hogs Badly Needed. There are 10 percent less hogs on the farms of the United States than there were a year ago. There never has been a time when pork and lard have been as badly needed as the present and it is possible that the shortage will become more acute as the war progresses. The Government is urging the farmers to increase pork production tewnty percent. If this is done, more sows must be bred this fall. . It is up to the farmer who kept ten brood sows ast year to keep twelve this year. Good prices are assured to all who will respond to the call of pork production.

The Soft Corn Problem. John Zimmer, the well known and extensive farther of Marion township in commenting on the soft corn problem said “All our soft corn will have to be sorted this fall. Years ago we had partitions in our wagons and threw the solid ears in one end of the wagon and the soft corn in the other. I believe we will do the sam this year.” ‘ Farmer Club*. The Kniman Farmers’ Club will lold its regular meeting next Thursday evening November 15. The program is as follows: “The Opening and Advancement of Jasper.” John O’Connor. “The use of the Manure Spreader.” R. A. Conn.

Music will be furnished by the Glee Club. An extension speaker may be present. The regular meeting of the Newton Farmers’ Club will be held at the Blue Grass school, Tuesday evening, November 20th. Mr. J. C. Beavers, soil specialist from Purdue will speak on “Liming and Soil Improvement.” This is a popular subject at this time and a good attendance is expected.

Home Canning Safe. Recently the Government sent out warnings that a propaganda of German origin is being carried out in this county to discourage the use of “Cold Packed” fruits and vegetables. It has been found that newspaper clippings giving the impression that these products are poisonous arte being sent to the women of this state as well as other counties with the request that the clippings be read and sent on to friends. Government officials wish wide publicity given to the fact that these statements are based on false conclusions and they give every assurance that cold pack products, canned according to directions are perfectly safe for consumption. The greatest blow to conservation that might be struck could be dealt by German sympathizers who could give the impression, now that all cellars are full of cold pack products, that these are not only worthless but positively posionous.

Premium* For Club Workers. Martin Sauser, of the Boys’ and Girls’ Club committee has just completed a list of premiums for the winners in the County Corn, Pig, Bread Making and Cake Baking Clubs. Each member who finishes will receive some award and those making highest scores will receive special prizes. A committee will meet at the office of Trustee Burdett Porter at Remington next Saturday to 1 arrange for special prizes for contestants from Carpenter township. Soy Bean Variety Test. Mr. L F. Meader, of Union township conducted a test of five different varieties of Soy beans for the Better Farming Association this suimmer. Owing to the frost of Septenr* ber 9th, which killed the plants, only the Chestnut ripened enough for seed. Mr. Meader concludes from this season’s experience that the Sable is the best for seed with the Hollybrook his second choice for hay, the Chestnut made the best showing with Hollybrook second. The Ito 1 Sau and No. 36847 came at the foot Of the list.

Charles Harrington, one of Union I township’s most respected citizens, I was in Rensselaer today. w The very latest report from Ohio is that the drys have won out by a very small majority.

Helping to Win the War.

(By George Ade.)

While the war is on, the active work in support of the boys at the front will be shouldered cheerfully by men and women a little too old for acrobatic service but not yet frosted at the temples. They will supply part of the money and most of the “pep” needed to supply and encourage a huge army in the field. It is for them to realize that we have passed the period of doubting

and question-answering. We have come to the days when hustling must supplant conversation. It was all right six months ago to spare an hour a day in trying to convince some one with a vacant eye and a dark mind that we were really justified in accepting the insolent challenge thrown at us by Germany. You are to be forgiven if, even three months ago, you spent valuable time trying to convince a sluggish minority that: Ist—Government bonds are a safe investment.

2nd—Pro-German propaganda are to be hit in the head. 3rd—The Allies are to be trusted. 4th—The Red Cross is above suspicion and does not obtain either money or knitted goods under false pretenses. sth—All taxes which have been evied are justified by extraordinary and unprecedented conditions. 6th—This is not a rich man’s war; it was not precipitated by any Wall Street influence; it is not concerned over private investments; it is not a grand benefit for munition-makers. 7th—Fair promises have no value when they are made by a criminal who finds himself backed into a corner.

Bth—The men in our training camps and aboard transports and stationed somewhere in France are being safeguarded as American soldiers never before were looked after, as regards wholesome food, proper sanitation, prevention of disease and moral guidance. Why enumerate further? Abe Martin met a feller down in Brown county that never heard of Tony Pastor and we have a tax payer in our township who thinks the world is flat, and you can find cabaret performers in New York City who don’t believe there is such a place as lowa, and clairvoyants still find customera, and you can name people who will consult a patent-medicine “ad” in preference to a doctor, and old Jethro Tilford, over in Shelby township, carries a dried-up potato to keep off the rheumatism. In every community you will find a contrary-minded sediment of the mman race—people who keep themselves somewhat in evidence by nois- ■ y denying facts which are self-evi-dent to all of their neighbors who happen to be in the full enjoyment of sanity. They are somewhat like frogs, i. e., they make an awful'noise in proportion to their number.

Now, if you will take the trouble to check up, in your immediate neighborhood, the people who, from the beginning of the war have been full of doubts and questions and false alarms, you will find that they are few in number and of precious little importance, except as atmospheric disturbances. Also, did it occur to you: That the man who had bought most liberally of government bonds never questioned the safety of his security. That the woman who was knitting the most socks and sweaters never believed the silly stories about the Red Cross being a crooked institution? That the soldier boy, about "to board a transport and join his comrades of France and Great Britain, never was known to doubt the sincerity of the men with whom he Was soon to join shoulders? No indeed! 4 All the wails and misgivings and fish stories are put into circulation by a few picayune outsiders, who were just built to be obstructionists and somehow can’t help it. They are in a class with the Tories who feasted the aristocratic British officers while Washington’s army starved at Valley Forge. They are the kind of people who oppose public improvements, will not buy tickets for the Chautauqua, criticise the minister if he smiles in pub-

lic, and attach the presumption of guilt to any woman attacked by scandal. They are the small-bores, the two-by-fours, the gnats, the sand flies, the ticks—put on earth to teach good people the quality of patience. The time has come to ignore them. If we cannot lock them up for safe keeping, at least we can shut them out from our daily programme and go ahead with the important work laid out for us. This is no time to waste precious hours and vocal energy in trying to prove that two and two make four, and watetjjLwet, and the sun sets in the west, tajiy the mad dog of Prussianism must be muzzled. Don’t try >to convince the miniature LaFollpttes, because they don’t wish to be convinced. They derive a bilious comfort from being different. They have learned that no cloud has a silver lining. It is festooned on the interior with crepe. If all the optimists along your street should arise some morning into a world bedecked with dew-sparkles and exclaim in unison, “What a beautiful, sunshiny day!”—then some two-legged crab would emerge from behind a lilac bush and say, “Yes, but I think it’ll rain before night.” If you find a banana skin on the threshold of patriotic opportunity, kick it aside and don’t permit yourself to become fussed.

COMPARATIVE COAL PRICES

BELOW WE GIVE PRICES DEALERS ARE CHARGING FOR COAL. Indplis. Rens. Linton No. 4 lump ....$5.50 $6.00 Pocohontas mine run ..7.50 Pocohontas lump 8.00 7.50 Pocahontas mine run ...7.50 Anthracite nut 10.00 9.50 Anthracite stove 9.75 Anthracite egg 9.50 9.25 Eastern coal 7.50 7.25 Brazil block 6.25 6.75 The Rensselaer prices are delivered. Coal taken off the car or out of the bin by the purchaser is , allowed a reduction of 50c per ton by Rensselaer dealers. Indianapolis dealers make extra delivery -charges as follows: Carried into cellar, 50c per ton. The freight rate to Indianapolis on all bituminous eoal is quite a little lower than to Rensselaer. The demand that dealers here divide the coal to customers, thus necessitating many more deliveries, also adds to the expense of the Rensselaer coal merchants..

Thursday Hospital Notes.

Mrs. Robert Overton had her tonsils removed at the hospital Monday and was able to return to her home U Mildred Ramey, six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Ramey, underwent the same operation last Saturday. • Mrs. Dalton Ropp is recovering from an operation for removal of goitre. Willi a m Langhoff, age 25 years, is receiving medical attention. Mrs. Zern Wright. underwent an operation Wednesday. Her condition. is good today. Mrs. J. C. Stebbins underwent s a n operation today. Leland Bailey is up and around today. " Ralph—O’Riley, Jr., hopes to accompany his mother to her home by Saturday so that he may be able to assist his father in the bakery as soon a- s possible. Frank Betz Co., of Hammond, are installing a sterilizer. t

Lowest U-Boat Toll.

London, Nov. 7.—Marked decrease in the British merchant ships sunk during the last week is noted in the admiralty’s report tonight. Only 8 vessels over 1,600 tons were sunk by mine or submarine, and four vessels under that tonnage. The sinkings of Briti ß h merchant ships recorded in the latest admiralty report are the smallest in point of number, and probably the lowest in tonnage, since the unrestricted submarine warfare began. During the week 2,384 merchant ships arrived in British ports and 2,379 sailed. Six ships were unsuccessfully attacked.

Baptist Church Notices.

9:30 a. m. Sunday school. 10:45a.m. Morning wroship and preaching, subject: “The Power of God.” Prayer meeting every Thursday evening at 7 o’clock. Services at Milroy: 2 p. m. Sunday school. 3p. m. Preaching. Services at Parr: 10 a. m. Sunday school. 6:45 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 7:30 preaching. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 7. D. C. HILL, Pastor.

Brazil, Nov. 7.—A, F. Wall lit a match to see if the gas tank of his auto was full. He will recover.

Mrs. John Middelkamp and baby, of near Kniman, fortunately escaped serious injury Tuesday, when the buggy in which they were riding was turned over when the horse became frightened at an approaching auto truck, which contained household goods belonging to John O’Connor. The buggy was turned completely over and Mrs. Middelkamp and the baby were thrown from it Neither were seriously injured, but the buggy was demolished when the horse ran away. The accident occured near the C. & E. I. crossing. Mr. O’Connor shiped a carload of goods to Kniman, the fore part of the week, but as the car did not provide ample space for all of them he was forced to take the remainder by auto truck. • '

The stalwart men and women of middle age are to keep the home fires burning during the supreme ordeal, now at hand. They are to raise the crops, speed the factories, collect the taxes, organize the home guards, conserve the wheat and meat and sugar, back up the Red Cross, peddle the Liberty loan bonds, write the letters, pack the comfort kits and stand by for orders, at all times. If a busy worker feels some one tugging at his coat-tail, thS thing to do is to,kick straight back and kick hard, but don’t waste time in looking around. ' By the way, here is an important tip for every man past thirty. Don’t tell around that you would be keen to enlist, if you were just a little younger. Some of the men just under thirty will have their doubts and even those who believe you will not find entertainment in your conversation.

Food Administrator Will Attempt To Reduce the Bread Prices.

Washington, Nov. 7.—An attempt to reduce the bread prices will be the next move of the food administration in assuming control of the principal food commodities. At the request of Administrator Hoover, President Wilson will issue within a few days an order directing that every baker in the country be required ■» to do business under federal license. Rules and regulations governing the baking industry already have been drawn up by the food administration and will be put into operation as soon as the executive order is out. They will provide a standardized loaf of probably two sizes and standardization of the bread content. A bread formula has been selected and bakers will be permitted to use no other. The new war bread will contain a reduced amount of fats, as both lard and milk content will be cut down considerably. It probably will be produced in twenty ounce and ten ounce loaves.

Lieutenant George W. Healey To Be Married Thanksgiving.

Second Liefltenant George W. Healey, son of Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. George H. Healey, is to be married on Thanksgiving day. The bride to he is Miss Ada Mae Brewer, of South Bend, Ind. Miss Brewer will be accompanied on her trip to Camp Shelby by the bridegroom’s mother, Mrs. Healey. Mrs. Healey will not remain long in the south with her husband, the lieutenant colonel, but Mrs. George W. Healey will make her home in the south while her husband is located at Camp Shelby and will occupy a nice four room bungalow which her lusband has erected in Squawtown, near the camp.

Marriage License Issued.

Noember B.—John Domenik Franchi born in Italy, March 8, 1887, occupation farmer, and Mary Spese, bom Coal City, 111., November 6, 1894, occupation housekeeper. First marriage for each.

Mrs. Leonard Rhoades went to Indianapolis today for a short visit Mrs. Ida Benjamin went to Monon Wednesday to attend a church convention. Miss Marjorie Sturdy, of Chicago, came today to visit Mrs. Simon Thompson. Crawfordsville, Nov. ' 7.—Henry Remley paid 520 a ton for four tons of anthracite coal at auction here. Bom, November 8, to Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Spurgeson, of Union township, a girl. It is reported tat Battery C, ocated at Camp Shelby, is under quarantine, following an epidemic of measles.

Mississippi Delta Plantation FOR SALE 94 2 APB VC located six miles 49® A VADO from town on railroad, and on main public wagon road, near school and church, live stream through place and ponds for stock; 100 acres of this property is cleared and under cultivation, balance in pasture and woodland; soil is sandy clay loam, perfectly drained. Improvements consist of 5 room residence, 3 tenant houses, one 8-stall frame barn, one log barn, garage, two wells. Phone at residence, mall at gate. This land produces rye, corn, oats, cotton, clover, rice, cane, sorghum, potatoes—in fdct, most any croip grown. For quick cash sale, |ls per acre. For fur- ' ther information or inspection call or write Or inquire of Zarvey' Davisson, Zensselaer, Ind. BARNEY & CLARK Gloster, Miss.

TODAY AT THE STAR Anna Q. Neilson in THE INEVITABLE A Rich Art Drama Picture in Five Acts. FRlDAY—Pauline Frederick in THE LOCE THAT LIVES. In addition, Roscoe Arbuckle in a big two act comedy. SATURDAY —June Elvidge and Montague Love, also Arthur Ashley in THE GUARDIANSHIP, a WorldBrady program. , y.~. MONDAY—-Vivian Martin in TH* FORBIDDEN PATH. Mi»» Martin has' never yet failed to please. Also a Holmes Travel Picture. TUESDAY—EmiIy Whellen in a Metro Quality Play, VANITY. WEDNESDAY—KathIyn Williams fe THE COST OF HATRED, ». Also Pearl White in No. 16 of The Fatal Ring. THURSDAY—Mary Pickford in REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM, a six reel production. Remember, Thursday next, matinee and night.

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