Adams County Free Press from Corning, Iowa • Page 2

THEFREEPRES5 BT 00. arathiar- at Oorniac. Iowa, matter tmder act Contnca March 5,1379. MEMtSR EOnOWAL ASSOCIATION SEPTEMBER It, Education. Rural boys and girls, some say.

are denied -their rightful share of the educational advantages offered by this country The great disparity la equipment and salaries paid for educating a pupil in the city and in the country is cited. The absence of experienced teachers and the lack of capable supervision over rural education together with many other such like matters are brought to attention. The alarmists who are distressed over the misfortunes of the country child in the matter of education present an imposing case. But some times we wonder if they tell the whole truth even though we cannot question the veracity of any of the statements given. Do they tell dnly part of the story? Is the country boy and girl really so unfortunate? We think not.

The value of an education cannot be measured by its cost A capable teacher on one end of a log and a willing (tudent at other constitutes a firsti class university. Counter 516 11 fflUCh -tier ack of equipment HaTinf no eiaboMfie phemalia and no well equipped laboratories they are often forced to devise ways of fiodlBS entertainment aad cf worWng out their experiments for themselves. This stimulates the inven- W. H. McClelland Bfyal Service Drag Store Shari--Cara Nome--Dusks, delicate, flower-fragrant face powders Qiat have a priceless talent for staying on.

Why don't you try them? There's a tint for every type of beauty. Sold only at Rcxall Stores. W. B. ANKENY Phone 160 tfce geaitss which is aJways best nurtured by necessity.

Let no man that rand education baa been standstill in recent years. The old days of the three Us and goodly application of the rod are passed. We now have ways of keeping the farm boy and girl interested in his school work-- stimulated by such wonderful movements as 4-H club work- in his club he learns not only how to play but how to tackle the business problems he must encounter later In life. He learns how to figure costs, how to keep outgo below income, and to apply science to the business farming. Press Comment Stop, took and listen not only at the railroad crossings but at every stree! crossing now, for the school children are in excellent form.

with a few of them breaking an previous records for high speed on Pine and Maple streets to and from the senior high school building. Now and then, of course they cruise about on other principal streets that arc paved. Criticize these youngsters all yon wish, but don't lose your temper. Most of us have become accustomed to jumping and leaping from the path of speeding automobiles and the batting average of the youag drivers for stall in avoiding accidents is far above that of their elders. If you lose your temper simply because one of the youngsters misses you or your car only by the thickness of a lock of fine hair, you may feel embarrassed when your vision clears you discover the is your own son instead of at "outlaw child" of the nelghor's.

Fines wont solve the speed problem presented by the young drivars permit- ad to take the family cars to school; lie parents must pay the bill. Solu- ion of the problem lies in teaching hem safe driving before they drive alone and a determination on the part Creston News Advertiser. The sale at suction of a 13-year-old automobile belonging to the late John O. Lapworth. of Crescent, and that had been driven only 67 miles, has brought light the tale of an unHipiSaaS love caused Lapworth.

to shun society. Lapworth, who died recently, had avoided the society of women until he was past middle age, as he had to take care of his riiother. After she died, 17 years ago. a pretty young school teacher went to Crescent. Lapworth courted tier, and it was rumored that they were engaged.

He bought a new car and started to build a house. The teacher went home for vacation, did not return. Word came back that she Sad married a former suitor. A. F.

McMullen. of Honey Creek, who sold Lapworth the car. said that he had offered may to teach Lapworth to drive it, but each tone the said he was too busy earn some other time. The car was driven only from Omaha to Crescent on a demonstration trip. Lapwortb's 119.000 estate has been closed up and divided among heirs.

IBS oid, unused car sold for $4L The paper on the car's running board had never been removed, the dealer's license was still on it, and the five gallons of gasoline put in the tank 13 years ago was used to start it. The oil in the crankcase was still good. Lapworia had jurehased a new license every year, and the plates were found stared in the Express. CROMWELL A. H.

Horton went to Omaha Tuesday to buy feeding cattle. Miss Clotene Howell left Wedncsda; for her home Burlington after having visited here with her aunt. Miss ISyrtle Mr. and iirs. Ralph Campbp'i anJ children ot Creston Sunday visitors at the home of Mr.

parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. N.

Campbell, of this place. Donald Marten is attending school at Corning. Lois and Delmar Carter ard Ruth and George Spair enjoved breakfari rys last sermon hers for this conference year. W. T.

Babbit was transacting business at Omaha Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Hcllls Williams arrived from Peoria, Saturday and are visiting Mrs. Williams' mother.Mrs.

A. H. Horton, and husband. Mr. Williams will return to Peoria Saturday while his wife remains for 3 longer visit Mr.

and Mrs. O. K. McCaffeKy are er.joying a new electric Atwater-Kent radio set recently installed in their home by Will Smith. Mrs.

Estelle Wilkinson returned home Saturday from a two weeks absence. She attended the state fair and friends at Des afterwards going to Marengo where she visited friends who brought her home, ing here for an over Sunday visit. The new Roosevelt 8 sedan recently purchased by Bert Marten was being driven by his sons, Ralph and Donald, and is said to have been badly damaged in a car accident. The occupants escaped without serious injuries. Samuel Swim and his son.

Carl, of Nodaway, who were at the home of Mr. Swim's sister, Mrs. Ed Poison, last week while the wife and mother is at the G. C. hospital where she underwent an appendix and gall stones operations, left Monday morning for their home.

Mrs. Swim is said to be recovering nicely froas the effects of the operations. Mrs. Enid York was one of the judges of the pastry exhibit at the Kent street fair held Friday and Saturday. A number of young people enjoyed a weinie roast Wednesday evening at the F.

S. Chapman home. The former pupils of the Cromwell school attending Junior college at Creston are: Flossie Sayre, Mamie Pratt, Florence MuUin, LUa Mctaugh- lin. Bessie Hutchinson. Austin Brown and Gilbert Cox Charlie Reynolds resumed his work as mail carrier over rural route number twc- Friday, after a two-weeks vacation.

Eugene Mann was a Sunday dinner legs at CrMtoD, attended and enjoyed the rscepecn for all college students given at the college Friday evening. The of the cemetery association will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Mc- Laugblin. fteporU will be given at this time from te different committees in regard to plans made for the rwftinf anTwal ff" can sale flower exchange, which will probably be given some in October. Here and There Mrs.

Maty Aljoe lett Thursday evening for her home at Toluea, HI. after a three months' visit with her daughter, Mrs. Jesse and with other relatives here and at Lenox: sss. ssd were ClearfleW bnttnen Ttttes one day last week. Hester Hoochin kfs Saturday ffism- ing for Lincoln, where she will enter a nurse's training school.

W.C.T.U. met last Thursday afternoon at Mn. Kate Milter's. Officers were elected and were Mrs. Clarence West, president; Mrs.

Dora Crow, vice- president; Mrs. Jose Ambrose, and Mrs. John Case, treasurer. Mr. and Mrs.

Alfred Buxton called on Mrs. O. C. Gibson at the G. C.

hospital last Tuesday. Mrs. George McGregor visited at the home of her sister, Mrs. Edwin Butler, last Tuesday. Miss Jean who had been visiting at Butlers' accompanied her mother home.

The different schools in Grant township started Wednesday, after the two days meeting at Coming. Center is taught by Miss Lettoa The Farm Bureau members had social evening with pot luck supper at Mr. and Mrs. Hoyd Young's last Tuesday evening. Bute; Grant No.

2. Grace McCloud; Grant No. 1. Velma Manatrey; and the Stringtown School, Miss Bemiece Bash. Stanley and son, Oaith, were Corning business visitors last Tuesday.

Among the Stringtown people winning prises at the Kent Pair were Ben Carter, 10 ears of this year's corn, second; Mrs. H. M. Bush, Cobbler pota- tessj sesaast Idst potatoes, second; Ralph Crow, first on squash; Bfflte Crow, first on timothy seed; tyle Bush, beet cartoon, rural, first; Mrs. Ben Carter, first on red plums.

The fair was a decided success in every way. Parsgraphsrs wish paragraphing were like Ucsing: get Use first one and the rest come easy. "That's enough out of you," Mid doctor be started to sew up patient An ounce.of prevention is better tban- an official probe. Two Live on Hot Water and Rice Due to stomach trouble, Miss A. Hand sister lived on hot water and rice.

anything and feet fine, they sayT since taking Adleritt. Even the FIB8T spoonful of Adler- ika relieves on the stomach and removes astonishing amounts of old waste matter from the system. Makes- you enjoy your meals aad sleep better. No matter what you have tried for yaur stomach and bowels, Adlerika will surprise you. Sold W.

B. DnggM. Any purchase may be made on our Liberal term basis. Just Received a Car Load Shipment Friends at this place will be interested in learning that Dr. Ben Williams and wife are planning another trip abroad.

They expect to leave their home at Lincoln, about Sept 15 for England where the doctor will take a course-si study. Pe, Williams is connected with St. Elizabeth's hospital at Lincoln where he is chief of service in nervous and mental diseases. Mr. and Mrs.

A. L. Reseland and their son and Mr. and Mrs. George Reaseland, returned home Monday af t- ernooa from a vacation trip.

They attended the state fair and also visited relatives in Cedar and Una counties. They visited their childhood homes. Mrs. Reaseland grew to womanhood in Cedar count? while Mr. Reaseland was reared in T.irrn county.

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Horton aad their house guests, Mr.

and Mrs. 8ml Ut were entertained the Jjoeie a L. L. Ooote of Creston. Mr.

aad Mrs. L. M. Randolph of Creston and Mrs. Randolph's sister, Mrs.

Anns Randolph of Minneapolis, Is visiting here, were other guests at the home for the day. Miss Lavena Baker was a guest at a treasure hunt held Tuesday evening by the Creston Junior girls at the home of Kiss Margaret Black. Mr. and Mrs. George KcLaughUh and daughter, Ula, also their granddaughters, Ella Perdue and Daroihy Miller, Mr.

and Mrs. A. F. Bsyies aad sons and Mr. and Mrs.

Pearl Mc- ughlin and children drove to Wln- terset Sunday for a picnic dinner. They were met there by Mr. and Mrs. Perdue of Minburn. Their daughter, who had been visiting here the past two weeks accompanied them home.

Mrs Perdue's mother, Mrs. Tracey. former central telephone operator at this place, came to Winterset with them. The ladies are quilting aS the church. One quilt is already in the frames and another one is to be put on soon.

The society will meet at the church Thursday alterccca. The Rook Club has not been meeting during the heat of the summer, but Weh ayeJustjan loaded lit car shipment of furniture, giving you an opportunity of an exceptionally complete stock of furniture that fs new ancf style, from which to make selections. Never before have we presented this community with such a complete stock. We guarantee our price to compete with anyone. Pull-up Chairs In mohair and Jacqtiard.

Very taw priced. Mattresses 50-pound all cotton mattress with roll edge. Nicely tufted. B-ilJ begin this week. Their first nseet- Bayles' next ing will be at Mrs.

A. F. Thursday evening. Mrs. Sim Gravett passed away Thurs- Sunday morning ev her home at Creston.

Mrs. Annabelle Black attended! semces were heid Saturday church services and spent Satuf day at 2 o'clock at the home, con- uith relatives at Creston. dueted J. N. Louis, pastor of Rev.

Henry's who with! Christian church. Burial was his wife, are visiting at the pamnage made toe fmil lot in cemetery er at this rhe at Kent, attended church services here' the M. E. church Sunday Next Sunday evening will be Rev. Ren- i Iowa from Illinois in the land lived In this vicinity came to eari' 50's for many Dainty Eats For Teachers and Students Hot Sandwiches Short Orders Sandwiches Ice Cream Cold Drinks Lunches We are equipped to serve promptly a much larger number of the pupils anl teachers of the schools as well as attend to the needs of our clientcl of merchants and others.

You are assured food of the best, svrved to suit you. and at a price which makes carrying the dinner pail unnecessary. Try our service! The Perry Cafe N. P. Peny, Prop.

years, moving to Creston some 15 or 120 years ago where they have since resided. Mrs. Gravett had been in failing health for a number of years and suffered a. paralytic stroke several weeks ago from which she never rallied. She is survived by the husband and four children: Mrs.

Belle Taylor of Cromwell, and Mrs. C. C. Belding, Mrs. O.

A. Matthews and Harvey G. Gravett. alj af Creston, besides other relatives and many friends. Among those attending the street fair at Kent Friday and Saturday of last week from this place, we learned of the following persons; Mr.

and Mrs. George Xinkade and children, Mrs. Lueila Blosser. Supt. Frank Cox and i i family, Mr.

and Mrs. A. F. Bayles and I sons, Mr. and Mrs.

Grant Sayre and daughter, and Mrs. Sayre's mother, XjMrs. W. H. Cornish, Mr.

and Mrs. E. Taylor and Mrs. F. M.

Webb, Lee Stevens. Delmar Carter and Eari God- Miss Ruth Sparr is planning to go Omaha about October 1 where she jwill enter Boyles Business college. Johnnie Holt has decided to retire farm life. He has rented his farm and has purchased property in Creston where the family' expects to move in the spring. Mr.

and Mrs. Smith, who Stave been visiting for toe past two weeks at the A. H. Horton home, are leaving the first of the week for their home at Stratum. Kecr.

They expected to leave Monday, but possibly were delayed by the rain. Mrs. Smith will be remembered here as Mrs. Anna- The majority of the from thU vicinity, who are going to junior col- Coil Springs Guaranteed sagless cssl springs. Our best value.

Two StrikingiPteces in Quality Mohair You must see this new type living room suite to appreciate its beauty and charm. The upholstery is of mohair, with silk frieze reversed cushions, which, are spring filled. Davenport and your choice of button back or regular club chair. A real value--real quality! 1 Smart 8-Piece Dining Suite A Dining Room Suite along new and different lines. The table has S-ply walnut veneered top.

Chair seats are in Jacquard. Eight pieces, table and 6 chairs and buffet. A really sensational offering for Fall opening. We wish to assure the public that there will be no advance in furniture prices in Corning because of the elimination of competition. We will follow the same policy as in the past--of selling at reasonable prices at all times.

This Smart Design Bedroom Suite And what a value at a low price! All pieces arc walnut veneered over finest gurmvood. The complete suite is unusually handsome and rich looking. Bed, Dresser, and Chest of Drawers special low price. Phone 225 R. A.

MILLIARD (Never More in Price--Often Lew) Corning Iowa VISIT THE "PIG SPECIAL TRAIN IN CORNING SEPTEMBER.