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TW *». (.• I I 1 y,.-' V. 5T inib pAPtR Issued in two sections Section Two Pages 1 to 8, Lo cal news, stories, corre spondence and DenlMf) locals. VOL. 52 Directors of Denison Normal & Busl Ness College Lease College to Den ison Independent School District SPLENDID FACULTY IN CHA|RGE Lease Extends for One Year With Privilege of Purchase, Subject to Will of Voters of District. At a meeting of the school board and directors of the Denison Normal and Business college, held last eve ning at the gymnasium, the college was rented by the independent dis trict for a term of one year, with the privilege of purchasing the college, dormitory and 20 acres of ground at the end of that time, subject to the will of the voters, at a price which will be satisfactory to all. The lease is now being prepared and will be signed within the next few days so that the property can be taken over at the end of school in June. Means Junior College for Venison. With the leasing of the college to the independent district the people of the community may rest assured that the college will be maintained as it lias been in the past with many new features added. The school board plans on installing a junior college where scholars may secure an educa tion which will permit them to grad uate from other collegesj in two years' time. Of course this means a larger faculty to handle the various branch es. One of the most important subjects to be taught will be agriculture and with the twenty acres of ground sur rounding the college farming tracts will be available for students in this department. A commercial course will be main tained as in the past, but this will be improved upon greatly, we are told. Improvements to Be Made. Members of the school board spent 1 Tuesday afternoon going over the col- and permitting themselves or their .friends to become dependents. "But the situation is critical. The price of .food-stuffs increases enor mously, the rising cost of tranporta tion, the shortage of ships, and the shrinkage of native production have added to the anxieties of the Commis sion. There is another point which I desire earnestly to impress upon every father and mother, and upon every clergyman and every physician In this country that is, that iii order to preserve the children of Belgium it was necesary some months ago to increase their allowance of food to beyond the fifty per cent, normal ra tion which is distributed to the desti tute. "Adolescent children cannot thrive and grow upon the half supply which will maintain an adult in reasonable health. This may have been known academically before, but it had never 'been proven on a vast scale. At this moment we have on our hands one million two hundred and fifty thous and children to whom we must give an extra meal every day if we are to avert a great tragedy. "Already we have one hundred thousand debilitated children under special feeding in an endeavor to re build their bodies. I "There has been an alarming in crease in tuberculosis, rickets, and other ills that follow surely upon Tinder-nutrition. They are receiving the tendorest care from the thousands of well to do men and women of their own people, who are setting an example to the whole world of devotion, diligence, self sacrifice and intelligence. It is left to America to say, first whether the hands of these devoted Belgian and French men and •women shall be sustained in their work second, whether the destitute children of Belgium—one million two hundred and fifty thousand—shall be saved from disaster, and, third, whether the credit for great and ef ficient humanity that this Commis sion has established to the American name shall be dimmed. "To provide the imports required for this extra meal of which I have spoken will cost us $1.00 per child per month. Therefore, we must have one million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars a month. To the one hundred million American people this is a small sum. I amnot scold ing—I believe that the American peo ple have not hitherto sacrificed them' selves for this work, because, some' how. we have failed to bring home to them its vital importance and to touch the1 American heart. But Eu rope is looking at us our measure is being taken. We have believed our selves to be more a nation of ideals than of mere commerce. The time to prove ourselves, to show that we are capable of self sacrifice, is here, and it will not brook delay. "When Cardinal Mercier ordered prayers offered in all the churches of Belgium that the American Commis sion might remain in Belgium, lie looked confidently to America not tonly for the day to day moral and material support of a little handful of Americans in Belgium, but for the largtarV support which woujd mean, that when Belgium is restored to freedom, her returning Government might not find her an empty husk, hut a people of high spirit and re generated ideals. "The British empire, and Prance, to bring about improvements. The worn eh of Detiisoni will, of 'course, be al lowed to vote at this election. The 8et»tim«rrt sefems to be in favor tf ^purchasing1 the property for it is a Well known fact that the present school system is not adequate. Al ready many of the rooms are over crowded and there are not enough in structors to carry on the work as it should be done. It would only be a question of time until it would be necessary to erect additional buildings and very few sites would be available without a great expenditure of money. By purchasing the college property the city would have plenty of ground available at all times for additional buildings as well as ample play grounds for the children. Means Much for Denison. The installation of a junior college, together with an agricultural school, will mean much for Denison. Stu dents from all localities would be per mitted to enter by paying a small tui tion fee, which of course would help to pay the operating expenses. Prof. C. E. Humphrey, superintend ent of the schools, is very much in favor of taking over the property and sees great possibilities for building up an institution that not only the people of Denison may be proud of, but the county as well. MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL Meeting Monday Night at City Hall— Discuss Matter of a New Smoke stack at Power House. The city council met on Monday evening for the purpose of coming to a decision in regard to the smoke stack at the light plant. The stack which has been in use less than throe years has burned out and it "will be necessary to replace it in the near fu ture. The cost of tearing down the old one and Installing a.new one will be in the neighborhood of $1,200. Members of the council discussed the feasibility of erecting a perma nent stack at the power plant, either of brick or concrete construction. The earth at the plant, however, is of such a nature that it would be nece3 ftorv tn rlHvo IiiHno- dnorn aivtv. fAAt relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Henderson, Har ry Duncan and Seonke Mahnke were business callers in Denison Monday. An engine ran its tires off Sunday in Kenwood, which kept a crew busy all afternoon repairing. 4 WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leuck and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Jedele accompanied Mike Spack and wife to the home of her mother, Mrs. Dibers, wiere their small son was baptized. Richard Weise's baby was also baptized. Mrs. Weise was formerly a Diber girl. Opal Walworth spent the past week with her grandmother, Mrs. Jasper Hain, of Buck Grove. Mrs. Fred Leuck spent Saturday evening with Mrs. Bert Walworth. Erma and John Hansen, of Denison, are spending this week with their uncle, Henry Scheuermann. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scheuermann and Mr. and Mrs. Will Swartz and children spent Sunday with Bert Wal worth and family. Miss Lillian Doherty, our school teacher, visited over Sunday with her parents in Manilla. Bert Walworth and wife visited her aunt, Mrs. Rice, of Denison Thursday. ButtepNut Coffee h- SUPERVISORS LET LARGE CONTRACT Board of Supervisors Held Meeting Wednesday and Large Amount of Work Contracted for. TO MOVE MILLION YARDS OF DliRT Over 15,000 Stakes to be Set by Engi neers to Guide Contractor*—Work to Start in Three Weeks At a meeting of the board of super visors, held last Wednesday, contracts were let for the construction of five forty-six concrete box culverts, the contract^price being'¥41,990.70. Elev en bids were received oa the work and the board is well pleased with the con tracts as let as the estimated cost made by the county engineer was $43, 100, a saving of over $1,000. Four 18 foot roadway truss spans of 40, 50, CO and 05 foot spans on con crete abutments and supported on pil ing were let as well as forty-six con crete box culverts ranging in size from 3x2 to 12x12. The work was awarded to the following firms: Ward & Weighton, Sioux City. Elkhart Bridge & Iron Co., Elkhart, Ind. Deloit Bridge Co., Deloit. O. H. Knief, Denison. T. A. Hickey & Son, Manilla. All of the bridges and culverts were let to the Individual low bidders with one exception where an unsatisfied reservation made it necessary to award the contract for one concrete box culvert for $10 more than the in dividual low bid on that Item which was covered by a reservation. July 1st is the time limit placed on this work by the board of superisors as all of the bridges and culverts go on the county road system where con tracts have already been made for grading. Another letting for bridges and cul verts will be made within a few weeks whish...uUl u/v.fn tnwjudUtv reputa. AS JanSsen attended the "Birth of a Na tion" at Carroll Friday evening. Julus Hagge sold 3 carload of cattle to John Rickers and Hannes Stoffers Saturday. A St. Patrick's dance was held at the Germania hall Saturday evening. On account of the roads, the crowd was rather small. Patterson & Campbell received load of Fords Tuesday. George Buck was in Omaha .Tues day buying cattle. Frank Glasscock shipped a carload of cattle to Omaha Sunday. Earl Moeller was in Omaha Monday having some dental work done. Mrs. A. J. Kelley and Miss Clara Evers and Mr. and Mrs. Faye Schoen jahn and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mar tens were Carroll visitors Monday. Mrs. Hoffman and daughter, Ellen, of Denison, spent Sunday at the A. L. Patterson home. Dr. Johnson, of Carroll, was in West Side on professional business Monday. Mrs. E. B. Spottswood and son, Kermt, Sundayed at the Adam Sclien loth home in Denison. RECALLING BILL NYE. George W. Perkins, chairman of the New York food supply committee, is introducing Pacific coast smelts into the diet of NeV York fish eaters, which recalls Bill Nye's breakfast: "Two sardines and one smelt." Delicious~ *1 POUND CAN5 35* FOB LITTLE BUYEM 3 POUND CAN3*1 roft BIO BUYE.RS Serine tftiusuarVaiues rtniil«v«i THE DENISON REVIEW THE PAPER YOU TAKE HOME DENISON, IOWA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH "MIDWAY HEIGHTS" -i Mrs, Leon Vassar Awarded $10 Prize for Having Named Reesberg Amusement Place. Mr. A. B. Reesberg has selected a name for hi3 ambsement place to be located on South Main street, which will be known as "Midway Heights." Mrs. Leon Vassar, who furnished the name, was awarded the prize of $10 for the best namo which was selected from a list.of over one hundred. Plans for the pavilion are now be ing drawn by M. P. Renfro, the archi tect, and as soon as they are complet ed the contract will be Dr. B. F. Philbrook, formerly of Denison, now of Sioux City, bojran making cast inlays aa I'rf 21, 1917. let. The pavil ion will be of frame construction one story high and the amphitheater will have a seating capacity for 700 peo ple. A stage at one end will be pro vided, where entertainments may be held and the floor will be constructed so that it w.ill be available for danc ing. A refreshment parlor will occu py the front end of the building, where ice cream and soft drinks will be served. Mr. Reesberg tells us that he plans to have motion pictures at the pavilion and will show only the best feature films. He believes that ail amusement place such as he has planned will prove to be a success in Denison, al though it will mean an expenditure of several thousand dollars. LAWSUIT AT CHICAGO Chicago Attorney in Dsnison Looking for Evidence—Dr. Taggart Suing Five Hundred Dentists Mr. C. C. Bradbury, an attorney of Chicago, was in Denison the first of the week looking up evidence in con nection with a lawsuit which is to be tried next, month in Chicago. a means of Ail ing teeth about 1S96. In 11)07 Dr. Tag gart, a Chicago dentist, filed patent papers on the same process as had been used by Dr. Pliilbrook for eleven years previously, so we are informed. Dr. Taggart is now trying by a suite brought against more than 500 dentists mm PROGRAM FOR ST. PATRICK Very Interesting Program Given by Children at St. Rose of Lima Audi torium Sunday Evening. LARGE CROWD IN ATTENDANCE Children Well Trained and Program Was Enjoyed by All—Father Farrelly Made Address. The program in honor of St. Pat rick at the Catholic auditorium was well attended and furnished a fine en tertainment for those who were pres ent. It was composed of songs, instru mental solos and addresses. The chil dren had been well trained in the parts assigned to them and acquitted themselves most credibly, while a marked sentiment existed in favor of greater liberty for the sons of Ire land. There was no suggestion that a want of patriotism existed toward the institutions qf this country. In fact from first to last expressions of devotion to the country and its fla$ were in evidence. Father Farrelly closed the meeting ivith a very appro priate address in which he pointed out the feeling of love and devotion felt by Irish-Amerifcans for their native land, but fully recognized the obliga tion of Irish-Americans to support this country and its institutions as against their other country. The program was well selected and admirably carried out in all respects. Hibernia's Champion Saint School Believe Me if All Those Endearing Young Charms Verne Eggers Leap Frog John Boys Vocal Solo Veronica Porta Biddy's Trials Among the Yankees Beatrice Farrelly Address Rev. J. M. Hanson Where the Grass Grows Green Bobbie Brannon Ode to Ireland Phillip Farrelly Medley on Irish Airs: Violin—Morelle Houlihan. Piano—Edna Portz to recover large royalties on this pat enL yt—nn-7 r' fur tlTft rtfmlrn I flifl Wgfflrt MWilMf VfliJteBfiOT limit I A New Home Outfit That charming new home of yours may be furnished very easily from our splendid stock of brand new up-to-date home furnishings. Hereyou will find artistic furnishings for the dining room, living room or bed room in profusion, and hundreds of pretty tables, chairs, davenports, settees, fancy rockers--all in the very newest designs, splendidly made and moderately priced. Each article covered by Salomon's guar antee of satisfaction—A short sentence, but every word truthful. New Rugs, Linoleum, Draperies and Window Shades Rugs frpm the cheapest that's good, to thejbest'that's made. All sizes from size you want. Right now our stock of floor*fcoverings is at its best, and you'll equal to many of the large city stores. Many new and distinct patterns in linoleum'are featuredjjthis'spring snd you'll be surprised and pleased when you seejhem. The quality is prominent also. Wall Paper In1 wall paper'we are showing the season's choicest designs. Patterns original in coloring and in keeping with up-to-date house decoration! We will enjoy showing you satnples. We are enjoying a good business and there is a reason Moderate Prices Quick Service Quality Goods The Salomon Furniture Co. Crawford County's Home Furnishing Establishment? John Schnoor„ Manager Come Back to Erin .Edna Porl$ Rary O'Mare and the Gridirons.. .i Leo O'Connell Pantomime, The Bells of Shandon:.. High School Girls Address Rev. M. J. Farrelly DEATH OF WM. GRILL Death Occurred at Denison Hospital Sunday Morning—Born in Good rich Township in 1883. William H. Grill died at the Denison hospital at an early hour Sunday morning, death coming as a result of dropsy. He was taken sick on Friday and Saturday was taken to the hospi tal for treatment, but his case was so advanced that there was no hope of relief. The deceased was born in Goodrich township on May 24,18S3, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Grjll. After the death of the father he moved with his mother to Denison and has been engaged in the cement business here. He leaves to mourn his death his mother, Mrs. Claus Grill, who is spend ing the winter in California, two broth ers, Herman, of Deloit, and Louie, of Denison, and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Petersen, of Goodrich township, and Mrs. Arthur Lorenzen, who resides in California^ Funeral services were held Tuesday forenoon at the home of his brother, Louie Grill, in this city, Rev. William Frese, pastor of the German Luther an church, officiating, after which in terment was made in the Morgan township cemetery. Young Kuehnle Fined for Speeding. IOWA CITY, March 20—Carl Fred- erick Kuehnle, of Denison, son of C. F. Kuehnle, candidate for the republi can nomination for governor at the last primary, and a student in the Uni versity of Iowa, was arrested for speeding this afternoon. He pleaded guilty and was fined $5 and costs. The car, which is the property of Loyal Voss, of Denison, is the same one which struck and killed Mrs. E. B. Wilson two weeks ago, when Horace Pilcher, of Ida Grove, was at the wheel.—Omaha Bee. The local grove of the Woodman Cir ^^^^^othM^honOT^nferrec^u^n Read the Newa of Mer chandise on every pafle of this issue. It's wor thy of your attention. No. 12 ff. J: COLLINS PASSES AWAY M. J. Collins, Ex-County Auditor, Passed Away at His Home on Tuesday, March 20th. WELL KNOWN COUNTY OFFICIAL Funeral Held Tomorrow at 10 A. at St. Rose of Lima Church—In. terment at Manilla M. J. Collins, ex-county auditof, died at his home in Denison on Tuesday, March 20th, at 2:30 o'clock in the af ternoon after a severe illness covering a period of six weeks. For the past four years Mr. Collins had been in failing health and had been confined to his home more or less during that time, and his death at this time was not entirely unexpected. Bright's dis ease and complications were the cause of his death. Mr. Collins wag perhaps the best known public official In Crawford county, having for years ljeld the of fice of county auditor, where he came in contact with every taxpayer, of tbe. county, and therefore hi* personal ac quaintanceship was broadcast Prior to moving to Denison Mr. Collins re sided near Manilla and helped to build the Milwaukee railroad through Craw ford county. At this writing we ate unable to get a full and complete obit uary. Those who were intimately ac quainted with the family testify that his entire married life had been a most happy one. He was the father of nine children, five girls and four boys, all of whom were able to be present with one exception at the time of death. These children have all been reared and educated and are tak ing their places among the men and women of this community. During Mr. Collins' official career he has always conducted the affairs in trusted to his care In tbe most satis factory manner, having been pains taking, careful and accurate as cus todian of the books handled by the made a'most profl- ft- & .'7« the smallest that's made to the find the largest assortment-even 1 'I 71 "A 'A li 1