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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30
"eREATER" AMERICA.

No matter though it may be denied
the whole community has an air of
prosperity and happiness. Ottumwa
may well be glad of the success of the
nevertheless so accustomed to see 1t
improve and keep on improving that
something unusual must happen in or,
der to impress them with the import.
ance to which 1t has grown. With a
vast scope of territory on this contin-
ent, almost none of which remains pri-
mitive and with possessions half way
around the globe, great gold fields in
Alaska and dependent quasi-colonies
such as Porto Rico, this nation would
soon equal the British empire in the
extent of it's possessions.
The unusual event which just now
impresses upon Americans the fact
that their nation is growing apace is
the republican convention of last week
The Rev. w. A. Bartlett Chicago
minister, delivered a sermon on the
convention Sunday in the course of
which he said:
"The convention just held in Chica-
go was great in the men of which it
was composed. 1t was an impressive
sight just to behold such an aggrega-
ton of keen, clean cut Americanism.
1t was an appeal to the imagination to
behold the eagles of Alaska, the rep
resentatives of the isles of the sea,
senators and statesmen whose names
are known the world around"
The test of government is the ease
with which it governs. When affairs
of state are carried on without inter
rupting the business life of the nation,
then is the government great one.
Just recently the United States has ac-
complished that for which the country
has been struggling for many years.
The world looked on in surprise when
this government simply bought the
canal strip on the Isthmus of Panama,
paid the money without any undue
trouble and proceeded to prepare for
building an isthmian canal that will
cut the American continents apart, but
will wed the Atlantic and the Pacific
and bring everlasting benefits to the
commercial and shipping interests in
every nation on the globe. When the
momentous question of the Alaskan
boundary was settled by arbitration,
after being argued by American and
British counsel, the people of this
country read of the outcome and many
were surprised to know that their gov
eminent had been engaged in an in.
ternational debate. Many wars have
originated over differences less than
this
Greater" America is not misnom.
err The nation which a little more
than century and quarter back, was
struggling for a foothold among the
smaller powers Of the earth is now
rated, and rightly too, among the
greatest. Surely, America and Ameri.
cans are great in the truest sense of
the term
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30
wEsTERNERs in THE CABINET.

Though the west is not often drawn
upon even for aspirants to the ,presi.
dency, the age of the westerner in
the cabinet has undoubtedly arrived.
President Roosevelt has shown re-
markable preference for western men
in choosing material for his cabinet.
When successor for Lyman j. Gage
was wanted Iowa gave Leslie M. Shaw
to be secretary of the treasury. Will
liam H. Taft of Ohio, took the place of
Elihu Root, New Yorker, as secretary
of war AS postmaster general in sue.
cession to Charles Emory Smith Of
Pennsylvania, the President selected
Henry G. Payne of Wisconsin AS sec
rotary of the navy Paul Morton of IL
linois succeeds William H. Moody of
Massachusetts; and Victor H. Met
calf of California follows George B.
Cortelyou of New York as secretary
of the department OF commerce and
labor.
The only man in the cabinet whose
home is east of the Allegheny noun
tains, is Mr.. Moody, who succeeds P. c.
Knox of Pennsylvania as attorney gen
eral. Secretary Hay is an Ohio man
Secretary Hitchcock is from Missouri
and Secretary Wilson is an Iowan.
These three men are the only mem
bers of the present cabinet who were
among the advisers of the late Presi
dent Mckinley in his second cabinet
The President himself may we'll be
claimed by the west. His admirers
in this part of the country call him an
eastern man with western ideas. He
has certainly been in the west enough
to become acquainted with its POSSIBLE
tiles and the strength of it's men. To
read a list of the cabinet members
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

and thousands of voters will find 1t inns
possible to differentiate between Folk
for governor and Roosevelt for presi-
dent
Perhaps the republicans of other
states do not see much in the cam
paign sagacity of the Missouri leaders
to encourage beliefs in republican sue
cess here; and it must be confessed
that therein is a weak place. But this
can be strengthened, and the best way
to begin is for the national leaders to
expect more from them and to count
upon this state as factor in the par
tvs assets.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The prohibitionists Of the country
are holding a convention at Indianap-
oils this week and judging from indi-
cations they will nominate Lieutenant
General Nelson A. Miles for the presi-
dency. AS yet Mr.. Miles has not said
he would take the nomination If It
were offered to him and apparently
to ask him for fear he may refuse.
the prohibitionists are rather afraid
The prospect is that he will be NOM
mated first and asked afterWard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

ceivab1e kind make their APP
pearance, and Eczema and
Tetter-the twin terrors of
skin diseases-Nettle Rash,
Poison Oak and Ivy, and
such other skin troubles as
usually remain quiet during
the cold weather, break out
afresh to torment and dis
tract by their fearful burn
ing, itching and singing.
"a course of S. S. S. now will
purify and enrich the blood,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The Russians and Japs, according
to the correspondents, are on the eve
of another great battle. If tho eve of
the Fourth lasted as long as these
oriental ''eves," the small boy would
die of suspense.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

There is one good thing about the
prohibition candidacy for president,
which is offered to General Miles. A
man can make promises galore with
out the need of figuring on the posi-
bility of having to carry them out
when elected.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

When party dominates it's candi-
dates for the two highest offices in
the nations government by acclama-
ton it is a pretty good Indication that
that party is in fit shape to administer
affairs without internal strife.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The suppression of betting at Wash
ington park race track is evidence that
big horse races can be run and be ex-
citing without the necessity of the
spectators betting.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

Dowie has given evidence, after all,
that he Is sane at times. He declares
that America is the best place on
earth, especially If Theodore Roose-
welt Is returned to the White House.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK DAY.

st. Louis Globe Democrat
was eminently fitting that there
should be George Clark day at the
worlds fair and the selection of June
"a as the day was appropriate. II
was on June "a that Clark and his lit
tie force left Corn island, near the site
of the present Louisville, on the ex.
petition which captured Kaskaskia
and Yincennes from the British. and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

That injunctions will work both
ways is shown by the success of the
Milwaukee tailors' union in securing a
writ against firm refusing to employ
union members.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

When Senator Fairbanks returned
to indianapolis Saturday he made It
plain that he was only fooling when
he refused to talk at Chicago. The
vice presidential candidate will be
heard from regularly from now on.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The democratic papers who claim
the republican convention was held in
Chicago will have hard time convinc.
ing the Chicago hotelkeepers that they
know whereof they speak.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

What has become of Willie Hearst.
Has Pat Grove abducted him?-Sioux
City Journal
Does not the Journal know that the
cares of looking after a son and heir
are the paramount issue" with Mr..
Hearst now?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

At last the reformers in Chicago
have secured an ally. The bartenders
are in movement now for shorter
working hours and earlier closing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30
: EXPLANATION POSSIBLE.

Lincoln Star.-Hearst will not con-
troll one-third of the democratic cons.
vention, but it will go into history az
one of the marvels of politics that he
should be able to secure as many dele
gates as he has. Nothing but the in-
herited multimillions can explain it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The committee that will notify
President Roosevelt of his nomination
at Oyster Bay will consist of about
fifty men. Millions will bring about
his election.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil con-
cludes that if anything was left I'M
said in the Chicago convention it was
unimportant.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

A Baltimore man named Reiman has
Won trip around the world by means
of poker game. 1t is up to Mr.. Rel
man to say whether he is standpat-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

"Elihu Root refuses to grow dow
into the New York governorship," OBJ
serves the Burlington Hawk-Eye.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

Will Mr.. Parker please smile? Some
indication that he is alive would be
Welcome
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The Iowa City Republican says Of
Elihu Roots speech that it reads more
like magazine review than political
speech, but is not weakened on that
account
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The Chicago papers will now en-
large their corps of reporters. Dowie
is at home.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The Sioux City Journal says that
the ST. Louis convention will be to the
Chicago convention as the battle of
Kin Chou would be to a session of
The Hague tribunal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30
SKIN DISEASES
The Outcropping Of Bad Blood.

While not always painful these aggravating beyond
WITH lew exceptions they worse in spring
an when the system begins thaw out and the
sk IS reacng and making extra efforts to throw off the
Poisons mat have accumulated during the winter months
Dnn1 rocIoe NNNs-S'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

1t takes the Dubuque Telegraph tt
discover that Mr.. Roots speech IL
vulnerable at several points.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

democrats to mark of the "debatable"
list. There will be several others be-
fore the end OF the campaign and
more after its close.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

Illinois is the first state for the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

Roosevelt and Fairbanks" says the
Keokuk Gate City, and adds, "the
combination rolls off the tongue glibly,
and 1t is a good one for many reasons,
too.'
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The Washington Democrat wonder.
why some men are born to become
great and others while away theil
time in obscurity and store clothes
running country papers that very few
people care to read, and it concludes
that it must be just the difference ir
brains.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil is
pleased to note that the switching
around in the cabinet still leaves Iowa
with two representatives in the Presi.
dents official family.
The Des Moines Capital goes the
Nonpareil one better It says: "Iowa
now has three members of the cabt.
net. Paul Morton, the new secretary
of the navy, was born in Nebraska
City, Just across from Iowa, and had
all his business experience under the
direction Of G. E.. Perkins and Tom
Potter, Of the Burlington road in
Iowa. Iowa will soon be able to car.
ry a primary election in the cabinet.
But we may lose some of them when
the President is reelected"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

"There isn't much to choose be
tween the Iowa democrats and the
Wisconsin republicans" in the opin
ion Of the Sioux City Journal, "but Il
might be noted that the Wisconsin re
publicans stand to lose something by
reason of their foolishness."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

The Cedar Rapids Gazette says that
honest government consists to some
extent In detecting and furnishing the
rascals connected with it.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

After all, the safest craft ever in
venter," says the Keokuk Gate City,
was the old-fashioned prairie schoon-
er. It never either blew up or burned
up with large loss Of life."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30

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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1904-06-30
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

IOWA FhE0S SOMM EN- !,
Roosevelt and Fairbanks" says the
Keokuk Gate City, and adds, "the
combination rolls off the tongue glibly,
and it is a good one for many reasons,
too"
The Sioux City Journal says that
the ST. Louis convention will be to the
Chicago convention as the battle of
Kin Chou would be to session of
The Hague tribunal
The Iowa City Republican says of
Elihu Roots speech that it reads more
like magazine review than a political
speech, but is not weakened on that
account.
"Elihu Root refuses to grow down
into the New York governorship," OBJ
serves the Burlington Hawk-Eye.
o. ,
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil con-
cludes that if anything was left I'M
said in the Chicago convention it was
unimportant.
1t takes the Dubuque Telegraph to
discover that Mr.. Roots speech is
vulnerable at several points.
90
The Washington Democrat wonders
why some men are born to become
great and others While away their
time in obscurity and store clothes
running country papers that very few
people care to read, and it concludes
that it must be just the difference in
brains.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette says that
honest government consists to some
extent in detecting and furnishing the
rascals connected with it.
after all, the safest craft ever in
venter," says the Keokuk Gate City,
was the old-fashioned prairie schoon-
er. 1t never either blew up or burned
up with large loss Of life"
The Keokuk Gate City figures It
out this way:
-Four years more
OF Theodore.
Plainly then, following them,
Will be eight Of Leslie M.
-
The Fort Dodge Messenger gives
good advice when it says: Every re.
publican and every person interested
IN public affairs should read the great
speech made by Elihu Root as tempo
rary chairman Of the Chicago conven-
ton. 1t is comprehensive review of
the work of the Mckinley and Roose-
welt administrations and an able and
temperate statement of the republican
position upon the questions that have
been and are now before the country.
=
"The relative happiness to he de-
rived from pursuit or possession. is
now exemplifled by the two great par
ties" says the Burlington Hawk-Eye.
The republicans are in possession of
a ticket and a platform: the demo-
Gratis are in pursuit of both-and they
are not happy"
"There isn't much to choose be-
tween the Iowa democrats and the
Wisconsin republicans" in the opin-
ion Of the Sioux City Journal, ''but 1t
might be noted that the Wisconsin re-
publtcans stand to lose something by
reason of their foolishness,"
20
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil Is
pleased to note that the switching
around in the cabinet still leaves Iowa
with two representatives in the Presi.
dents official family.
The Des Moines Capital goes the
Nonpareil one better. It says: 'Iowa
now has three members Of the cabi-
Mower County transcript., 1904-05-11
ADAMS

James Dixon was very sick Friday
and Saturday. but was much better
Monday and up.
a son was born to Mrs. James Dixon
April 49,
Social dance in Sabel's hall next
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. J. H. Johnson of Aitkin came
last week to visit friends here.
The village gas plant was overhauled
last week and needed improvements
made.
The Adams graded school will give
the play "Bonnybell or Cinderellas s
Cousin" at Sabel's hall Wednesday
evening of this week. All friends of
the school should give liberal patronage
Next M. W. A. meeting Thursday
evening, May IL.
Miss Bertha Dart of Austin attended
the social dance here Monday evening
Miss Mary Scanlon returned Sunday
evening from brief visit in Austin.
Mrs. M. A. Nockels and Mrs. G. A.
Beeman came down from Austin Mon
day for a brief visit.
Mower County transcript., 1904-05-11
VARCO

MI. and Mrs. Mort Kelsey of Cass
Lake, Minn., came last week to visit
her mother, Mrs Bell Varco. Mrs. Kel-
sey will stay a few weeks and Mr.. Kel-
sey will return this week.
Hans Anderson moved to Austin last
week from the Mcfarland place in
Nevada where he lived during the win.
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Nield returned
May from California where they spent
the winter They were visiting at l..
d. Carter's the past week.
Alden Varco is the proud owner of
new buggy.
William French and Nellie Farrell
were married at Lyle May lst without
her parents consent and the young
man spent Wednesday night in Jail
at Albert Lea. 1t was at that place
the marriage license was issued. No
one appeared against him at his hear
ing and he was set free again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Hickok visited
his brother, Al, Sunday.
A number of farmers planted corn
last week and good many large fields
will be planted by the end of another
week.
Mower County transcript., 1904-05-11
BLOOMING PRAIRIE

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Rutherford of
Austin spent Sunday with her sister,
Mrs. Alfred E. johnson.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will
meet with Miss Agnes McAdams on
Saturday.
The B. Y. P. U. of this place gave
an entertainment at Lansing Friday
evening, taking in over $12. They took
in $50 here at their entertainment at
the opera house Wednesday evening.
John Campbell is gathering material
for fine modern house on First street.
Walter O. Lippett, a graduate of
Carlton college, has been elected assis-
tant principal of our high school for
next year, and Miss Margaret Murphy
to the fourth and fifth grades.
Miss Elizabeth Kelly has resigned as
teacher of onr second grade to teach in
Austin next year.
Mrs. Agnes Bray is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Lewis, in Minneapolis.
Mrs. C. w. Treat and children spent
the past week with her mother, Mrs.
Miller, at Lansing.
The Lutheran Ladies Society will
meet with Mrs. n. Hagna on Wednes-
day Of this week.
C.H. johnson is preparing to build
a new house.
Mower County transcript., 1904-05-11
DEXTER

A. A. Cooley, editor of the Dexterite,
has been missing for the past ten days
and no news has yet been received of
him. He went to Austin April 80.
Mrs. A. A. Cooley spent several days
In Austin last week returning here
Monday.
b r. w. Vermilya and family are back
here to reside.
J. T. Miller has gone to North
Dakota to spend the summer working
at his trade.
Mrs. r. D. Feenendall of Campbell,
Mimi, was down last week visiting re-
latives. =
Mrs. w. Langley, who lived on the
Ben King farm in Sergeant, died Wed
nesday.> She leaves a husband and five
children.
Mrs. Will Hoppin came down from
Northfield last week to see her son, W.
r. who was very ill.
Mower County transcript., 1904-05-11
LIE ROY

DIR. j. L. Day returned last week
from visit at Clinton Falls.
E, S. Garvey returned Sunday even
ing from successful trip to Dakota as
land agent.
Last Tuesday seemed to be quite an
unlucky day. While F. G. Mason was
painting his residence, the ladder fell
with him and broke his arm near the
wrist. Little Charlie Garvey, in jump
ing from a high porch, fell and broke
his arm near the elbow also dislOcating
the elbow joint. Both are doing we'll.
Mrs. G. w. Stone and Mrs. Forthum
left Wednesday for Prairie du Chen to
receive medical treatment.
Mrs. Fuller and little Lois are visit
ing relatives at GAINESVILLE for few
weeks.
There is the usual amount of May
moving. On Friday, A. b. Carey moved
into the Remore cottage next door to
Mrs. Martz; E. E. DETROIT into the
Clark house vacated by Mr.. Carey; and
Mrs. Carpenter into the Sweet residence
on north Broadway.
Miss Genevieve Kasson and Miss
Nina Knapp went to Orchard Saturday
for few days visit.
Miss Cora Harden has secured a
position in the Albert Lea schools.
Miss Beth Porter received the silver
medal at the contest Friday evening.
The contest was very close and the
speaking unusually fine Another con-
test will be held in the near future.
William Peters, son of widow Peters
of Oakdale, aged about2O, died very sud-
denly Monday morning. He was seem
ingly of great physical ability and was
taken sick Tuesday of last week. A
council of physicians availed nothing.
The stricken family have the sympathy
of ALL
School entertainment Friday even
ing, May l3.
Mower County transcript., 1904-05-11
BROWNSDALE

L. H. Teeter is building an addition
to his house.
Martin Torkel is building a large
barn for Henry Hagan near Elkton.
Miss Jennie Peterson has gone to
Grand Meadow to remain with Mi
Bush's family for while.
Martin B. Johnson has been appoint
ed to position in the Minnesota build
ing at the Worlds Fair at St. Louis.
School closed Friday with a picnic.
Fanny Palmer commenced Monday
to teach a two months term in the
Daniel johnson district, Waltham.
j. N. Thatcher went to Winnebago
City Saturday to attend his fathers
funeral.
The Library Association will meet
Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Ida
Mcclellan.
The fourteenth annual convention of
the Mower county w. G. T. U. will be
held at the M. E. church May "a and Is.
It will commence Tuesday afternoon
and close Wednesday evening. An in!
teresting program has been prepared.