Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 February 1918 — Page 1

fw&&] IQtMnNGSnANPS MMBBBTTia UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

No. 43.

Coming Trade Week Now Is An Assured Success

Leading Merchants of Rensselaer Unite to Make Fare Refunding Sale Real Buying Opportunity. TWENTY STORES JOIN MOVEMENT • » Railroad Farces to be Refunded to all outof>Town Customers During This Week.

Over 20 of Rensselaer’s leading merchants have already agreed to cooperate with the Republican in promoting the Big Co-Operative Fare Refunding Safe and Trade Week, from Saturday, March 9 to Saturday, March 16, inclusive. They are thoroughly enthused with the plan to refund railway fares on the co-oper-ative plan to their out-of-town customers during this sale, arid when this, in addition to the remarkable bargains in up-to-the-minute merchandise, is taken into consideration, the event will surpass any effort of its kind ever made in Rensselaer. By the plan, as previously an-; nounecd in the Republican, more than twenty of the leaJ : ng mer-; chants in Rensselaer are preparing to make a special effort to draw people here to trade during this big co-op-

erative pale. There will be special bargains at nearly every store, and the wise,economical shoppers can certainly j save money by taking advantage' ofj this unustfal opportunity to do their trading in Rensselaer from March 9 to March 16. Shoppers may distribute their patronage among as many different stores as they desire, and then, by coming to the Republican office, will 1 be presented with the cash total of their railroad fare from their home to Rensselaer and return. A pleasing feature of this part of the arrangement is the fact that a j person is not compelled, to make his uprchases all at one store, but he can, on the contrary, trade at* as many different stores as he may like, the only provision being that the aggregate amount of his purchases will equal the sum designated in the published schedule. Say, for instance, a person coming JErom a town where the amount to be purchased is $lO, can, if desired, trade at ten different stores spending one dollar at each place, and still be entitled to his fare back, just as though he spent tjje whole ten dollars at one store. The purchases, however, must all be made at the stores which are participating in the sale and whose names are listed on the back of the refunding slips, furnished by the merchants to each customer. Full instructions as to how these refunding slips are to be used will be published in the special edition of the Republican.

NEW PRINCESS THEATRE Matins* 2: IS Night 7iM Only the Beat ia Photoplays. _ TONIGHT Special “The Libertine” 6 Acte. Featuring John Mason and ' ■. l . * Alma Hanlon An excellent picture indoreed by newspaper* all every the country. No advance in price. 10c and 15c. FridayHefen Chadwick “The Challenge” ( Alao Hearst Pathe News. AU Seats 10c. Saturday—Paramount Special Billie Burke “Arms And The Girl” Alee Hearst-Pathe News. All Sente 10c.

The Evening Republican.

containing the advertisements of the merchants, which will be issued next week, i'’ ’■ ■ '■ Merchants Already Co-operating Following are the merchants who have already arranged to co-operate with the Republican in promoting this big trade week and who will offer special inducements and refund fares' on the co-operative plan. Paste the list in your hat for future reference: The G. E. Murray Co., Dept. Store. Rowles &. Parkers, Dept. Store. Hilliard & Hamil, Clothing. The Clothing House of Wm. Traub ' C. Earl Duvall, Clothing. Central Garage Co., Ford Dealers. B. N. Fendig, Shoes. ° Fendig’s Fair, Women’s Wear. W. J. Wright, Furniture. Columbia Shoe Store, Shoes and Millinery. Jones A Briney, Millinery. P. W. Clarke, Jewelry. G. Jenssen, Jewelry. Warner Bros., Hardware. E. ®. Rhoades A Son, Hardware. Kellner A Callahan, Implements and Buick Cars. C. A. Roberts, Buggies A Wagons. Rensselaer Dye Cleaning Works. . .Watson Plumbing A Heating Co. The above list is in no wise complete, as a great number of the merchants have not yet been seen. However, a representative of the Republican will call on all the merchants in Rensselaer and give them an opportunity to unite with those who have already signified their intention of participating in the sale. The more merchants who unite in the movement the bigger the success of all, and the greater the opportunity for the buying public.

RENSSELAER, 55; REYNOLDS, 12

Reynolds met Rensselaer last evening in basketball and went down to defeat by 55 to 12. The local team was in fine condition with the exception of Pullins who was unable to play. Rensselaer caged her first basket within half a minute after the whistle for play sounded. Reynolds worked hard throughout the game but could not overcome the splendid team work of her opponents. In the last half of the game the subs appeared and gave good i account of themselves. Lineup and ’ summary: Reynolds Rensselaer Krintz, f L. Collins Houston, f P. Collins Weiss, c HarolltPWeiss Vogel g Heimlick g Field goals—Krintz, 2; Houston, 1; Weiss, 1; Morris, 1; Paul Collins, 8; Leland Collins, 8; Harold Weiss, 2; Phegley 5,; Parkinson, 3. Foul goals—Houston, 1; Heimlick, 1; Paul Collins, 2; Parkinson, 1. Referee —Lambert and Clevenger.

Mae Clarke returned home fronts Valparaiso this morning, where she is attending school. It is the midsemester vacation. Robert Farris, the young man who was struck in the eye with a nail, accompanied by his physician Dr. English went to Lafayette this morning to see an eye specialist. Mr. and Mrs. Omar Bader returned to their home in Winimac this morning, after a three weeks visit in this city. Mrs. John Morgan, of Elwood, arrived this morning having been called here on account of the very serious condition of her grandmother, Mrs. Rebecca Robinson.

RENSSELAER, INDIANA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1918.

MAKING WAR-BREAD DEMONSTRATION

The Home Economic club has secured through Prof. G. I. Christie, the services of Miss Eli'abeth Cowan of Purdue University for Tuesday, March 5. At 10:00 a. m. Miss Cowan will give a lecture at the high school building on emergency work At 1:30 p. m. she wall give a demonstration at the Rensselaer Domestic science room on the use of wheat substitutes in making the so called war bread. Every woman in Jasper County should see this demonstration.

HOME ECONOMIC CLUB MEETS SATURDAY

The regular meeting of the Home Economic club will be held in the Auditorium of the Public Library of this city on Saturday, March 2, at 2 p. m.

Hazel Gray returned to her home in Remington today from Valparaiso, where she is attending school. Peter Nomenson, of Dwight, 111., is here looking after his large land interests here. » Willard Tanner has moved from Barkley township to the W. H. Berry farm near Pleasant Ridge, this county. Lieut. Jay Nowels has rented the Mirs. I. J. Porter residence on Milroy avenue. Mr. and Mrs. John Nowels will make their home with Mrs. Jay Nowels during the Lieutanent’s absence. Mr. John Lesh has ordered - the address of his Republican changed from Pleasant Ridge to Parr, R. F. D. 1. Mr. Lesh will move from the Dr. Arthur Kresler farm in Marion township to his own., in Barkley towship. Mrs. Ida M. Harrod and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. C. L. Harrod, of Philadelphia, will take charge of the management of the Makeever House here March 1. Mrs. Harrod is a sister of Mrs. Laura B. Fate Moody. Mrs. Moody has given the public most splendid service and under her able management the Makeever Hotel is considered one of the very best hotels in this part of the state. Undoubtly , its repuation will continue in much favor under the new management. Most encouraging word continues to arrive as to the condition of Mrs. John Eger who is at the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago., Her pastor, Rev. J. Budman Fleming was to her early in the week and found her one of the happiest patients in the hospital. She is not eating much solid food and is on the road to speedy and permanent recovery. NOTICE OF REMOVAL On account of the lot on which my barber shop was located, being sold, 11 have moved the same just south of , the Babcock and Hopkins elevators, i Your patronage will be very greatly f appreciated. VAN WOOD.

WEATHER Rain this afternoon and tonight, colder in central and south portions, Friday parti? cloudy.

WHY IT SUCCEEDS

Because It’s For One Thing Only, and Rensselaer People Appreciate This. Nothing can be good for everything. v Doing one thing well brings success. Doan’s Kidney Pills are for one thing only. For weak or disordered kidneys. - Here is Rensselaer evidence to prove their worth. Mrs. Guy Hudson, Clark St, Rensselaer, says:' “I had spells of backache and was nearly worn ont by the dull constant aehe across my kidneys. I finally got Doan’s Kidney Pills at A. F. Long’s Drug Store and they gave me fine relief. I certainly think they are effective.” Price 60c, at all dealers. Don’t simply ask for a kidney remedy—get Doan’s Kidney Pills—the same that Mrs. Hudson had. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y.

GRAIN DEALERS CONVENTION

THIRD ANNUAL MEETING OF STATE ORGANIZATION HELD IN LAFAYETTE. 1 With a large and enthusiastic attendance of members the Farmers’ Grain Dealers’ association assembled for its third annual convention in the Fowler hotel Wednesday morning, and will continue in its work Thursday. The association is made up of the farmers’ elevator operators throughout the state, x including memberships in New Carlisle, South Wanatah, Rensselaer, Francesyille, LaCrosse, Winamac, Monticello, Wolcott, Remington, Lochiel, Boswell, Oxford, Otterbein, Thorntown, Chalmers, Colfax, Honey Creek, Frankton and Wheatland.

The association was organized in Lafayette two years, ago, and the annual conventions have been held here. The object of the association is to promote the best interests of the grain growers, and to secure reforms in the marketing of their products. The meeting yesterday was in charge of President J. C. Minch, of Chalmers, who made a stirring appeal to the farmers in his opening address yesterday morning. His talk was characterized by a strong plea for a more thorough organization and was permeated by a profound spirit of patriotic feeling. In part*Mr. Minch said:

“If we are to win this war in which we are engaged, it is necessary that all industries co-operate with the one big end in view. Never in the history of the United States has such responsibility rested upon the farmer as*at present. We not only are called upon to furnish a good per cent of our men to fight in the trench at a great sacrifice of our labor, but we also are called upon to increase our crop production over former years.” In conclusion he urged that the members inspire each other with loyalty and patriotism, and to make a renewed and stronger determination to make their farms produce more than ever before. President Minch’s address received the sincere eridorsement of the members present.

At the afternoon sessiofi Mayor George Durgan delivered the address of welcome to the members of the organization, after which a short business session was held, in which resolutions were passed and nominations of committees were made. The afternoon session was marked by two splendid addresses, one by Secretary E. G. McCollum, on the subject, “Excess Profits,” and the other by Mrs. Charles Sewell on “Farm Women and the Food Emergency.”

Mr. McCollum discussed the war tax as it affects the stock and co-op-erative companies and brought out a great number of points that were both interesting and instructive. Mrs. Sewell has given a great deal of attention to the ..subject upon which she spoke, and gave some valuable information on how to make a farm a successful co-oper-ating center for the community. * The principal address of the evening session was delivered by J. W. Shorthill, secretary of the National Council of the Farmers’ Co-oper-ative state associations. Mr. Shorthill has recognized the organized farmers at Washington since before the outbreak of the war, and is in hearty sympathy with what they are doing, in the way of contributing to the successful carrying on of the war. His subject “The Organized Farmer at Washington,” was full of information as to what is being done by the- fanners, and showed the benefits of systematic organization by what they have accomplished.

NOTICE TO PHYSICIANS AND PARENTS. All children having or being suspected of having German measles must stay out of school and at home. \ 1 (Signed) City Health Officer. PUBLIC NOTICE The public library of this city will be opened from 10 a. nr. until 6 p. m. on all week days. The building will be dosed on Sunday and is not to be opened for any purpose. This order effective until further notice. Rensselaer Public Library Board, Per Judson J. Hunt. Pres Try our Classified Column.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD CORNER

A DEPARTMENT OF FARM WELV FARE CONDUCTED BY CO. AGENT LEAMING. Cholera in Carptentre Township Heavy loss of hogs from cholera upon at least one farm in Carpenter township serves to impress people of the county with the great necessity of using every precaution to prevent animal diseases this season. “I have lost 32 heavy hogs,” said this farmer, “and it makes me feel as if I never want to see another one on the farm. I bought these pigs last fall understanding that they were double treated but have since learned that they were not.” Now is the time to plan to combat this disease. Plenty of range, ample pasture and properly balanced rations will do much to keep the hogs healthy. Immediate consultation with a veterinarian when any disease is suspected is the only safe course to pursue. This is not a season to tolerate epidemics of animal diseases.

Sheep Meeting.

In order to accommodate persons desiring to purchase a few breeding sheep, a meeting will be held at the county seat office Friday evening, March Bth. Persons desiring to take advantage of the pooling of orders may meet or send in "their orders and all arrangements for the purchase of the animals. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:30.

Spring Wheat Meeting.

A number of farmers expect to try a few acres of spring wheat this year. As the crop is not generally raised in this locality they are unable to get the seed. Foj the benefit of men desiring seed wheat a meeting will be held at the office of the county agent Friday evening, March Bth at eight o’clock. At this “meeting orders may be pooled and arrangements made with the local elevators to handle the seed.

Shorthorn Sires Purchased.

Parkmson Bros., of Barkley township haVe returned from the Shorthorn Congress at Chicago, where they purchased a herd bull for the herd that they are establishing. The animal selected came within the money at the last International and is considered a very desirable individual. Chauncey Wood has purchased a Scotch Shorthorn bull from Lowe & Son, of Monon, to head his herd in Marion township. This animal has already proven himself a valuable sire and his introduction into the county should mean much to the improvement of the breed.

Hereford Breeder Returns.

O. S. Bell, of Union township has returned from a trip through,lowa and Illinois in the interests of the Polled Hereford cattle. He reports that the future has never been brighter for the Polled breed and that they have been selling op a par with the horned cattle. Some of the best blood of the horned Herefords has been introduced into the polled strain in increase the quality.

Farmers’ Club Meetings.

Mr. L. E. Harrington, of the North Union Farmers’ club calls attention to their program to be given at Virgie Saturday evening, March 2nd. Mr. C. Henry, state leader of the seed survey will be the principal speaker. The Gillam Farmers* club will hold its rgeular meeting at Independence Church next Wednesday evening, March 6th at eight o’clock. In addition to music and recitations, the principal address of the evening will be delivered by Mr. Ernest Thornburg, who has been purchasing seed corn for the government. Mt. Thornburg will discuss the seed situation in all its phases, stating where farmers can obtain seed corn suitable for this county and show the importance of testing this year. The program committee feels that it has been fortunate to secure such a speaker at this time and cordially invites everyone to attend this meeting. There will also be subjects of usual interest to all. “We have already purchased with federal funds $85,000 worth of seed corn suitable for northern Indiana. You may tell your farmers that the

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MAIL MAN BUYS MISSISSIPPI FARM

| James Swain, the faithful mail carrier between the depot and postoffice of this city, has purchased through the Davisson and Clark agency a fine one hundred and fifty acre farm in Mississippi. The farm is within one-fourth mile of Glouster and was used 'for some time by the Illinois Central railroad as a demonstration farm. It is a splendid investment and will undoubtedly advance in value rapidly.

LITERARY CLUB MEETING

The Literary meeting will be held' in the Library auditorium Friday afternoon. The program: Rosponses—Events in our State. Characteristic of the less advancedtions, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela— Mrs. C. G. Spitler. Transportation—Mrs. p. Forsythe La Pas, Monterideo—Mrs. J. B. Fleming. , ■ ? Political Quiz 75—Mrs. J. I. Gwin

MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED

Feb. 27.—Watsen Terpstra, born in Chicago, Sept. 26, 1895. Present residence DeMotte, Ind. Occupation - farmer, and Anna DeHaan, born in DeMotte, Ind., Jan. 10, 1900. Present residence, DeMotte. Occupation housekeeper. First marriage for both parties. Married in the “Nichols Parlor” adjourning the clerks office by D. Delos Dean. Justice of the Peace, Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 1918.

seed situation is being handled,” is the message received from Clarence Henry, state leader of the seed stock survey. Mr. Henry will be present at the annual meeting of the Better Farming association next Saturday to tell how, when and where this seed will be distributed. All are invited to attend the morning and afternoon sessions at the court house.

The Lewis Sale. The high realized at the John R. Lewis sale last week point to the fact that the time is at hand when the scrub farm animal will be replaced with, the individuals of superior breeding. Good hogs produce pork at a less cost than do a scrub hog and the rank and file of our people are rapidly realizing the fact.

Oats Smut Campaign Begun.

Over 400 farmers of the county have pledged themselves to treat their seed oats this year, leaving an untreated strip in their fields for comparison. The treatment is so simple and effective that no farmer can neglect it. F. J. Pipal of Purdue gave a demonstration of the new methods of treating oats to prevent smut at the district Teachers’ Institute at Remington last Saturday and asked that a time be appointed for a demonstration in every school

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