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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27
A SANE FOURTH.

Already the agitation In favor of a
sane Fourth of July" Is beginning to
assert itself in Iowa and other states
and it is to be hoped that the fatalities
resulting from the celebration of indie
pendence day this year will be far
short of the number that has been reg
istered in past years Wisconsin has
passed a law prohibiting the use of the
giant crackers that have in the past
caused tetanus, or lock-jaw. Other
states and communities have, either
through their legislature or their Off
cials, made provisions of one kind and
another to preserve the health of the
youngsters and grown folks too, who
get up early in the morning to cele-
brate the fourth. In Colfax, this state,
the preachers have taken entire charge
of the arrangements for the celebra-
ton and they propose not only to make
the day sane" one, but also to cut
down the number of victims of the
wine that is red.
Scarcely a city in the country has
failed to pay its toll of lives to the
tetanus monster which comes to life
each July after having been stamped
out during the year before, stalks
through the country and claims men
and children as it's rightful prey. OF
tumwa has not been overlooked and
some of the larger cities have expert
enced veritable epidemics Of the awful
disease. So great has been the death
rate that public men and physicians
everywhere have become alarmed and
in 1903 the agitation for a sane
Fourth" was begun.
The costly lesson of 1903 led this
city and that to pass and enforce ordi-
nances either prohibiting or control
ling the sale of dangerous weapons
and explosives. Many medical soci.
cites passed resolutions urging the
passage of certain laws governing the
celebration of the day, and called at
tention to the awful fatality of tetanus
due to the use Of certain weapons or
explosives. A society was incorporated
| in Chicago whose object was the con.
| troll of celebrations of the Fourth
| Its discussions were made public and
| its war cry GA sane Fourth" became
.byword. With all these factors at
| work it would seem that the intelligent
reading people must realize that the
Fourth as now observed Is a most
! serious affair, and that blank cart
ridges and cannon crackers in causing
so many deaths from lock-jaw are
largely to blame for it. Fortunately
this campaign of education did not
spend itself in clamorings. The lesson
of 1903 had been too costly to be easily
forgotten. There was developed pub
lie spirit that was willing to have the
laws enforced, so that not few pro
secutions for selling firearms to min
ors were made. Parents were melted
to more careful supervision of ways
and means of celebrating the Fourth
| by their children. and even the chill
dren received some education along
| this line from teachers in the public
schools and their parents. Secondly
the wounds received were better
treated. Through the press the public
was aroused to the necessity of hav
ing all Fourth of July wounds treated
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27
Relief In elk Hours.

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gist, Ottumwa. Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27
FOR MEN

I can cure you Of any chronic us
ease that you may have. Perhaps you
do not realize how much your happi-
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health. If you are suffering from any
of the diseases which ruin the lives of
so many men, uniting them for bust
ness and marriage, call to see me. I
can cure you.
My reputation has been built upon
my success an. the truth of the state
ments I have made.
II, after investigation, (Which costs
you nothing) find that I cannot cure
you will tell you frankly, thus avoid
ing any expense to you, but
IF UNDERTAKE YOUR CASE /
WILL CURE YOU.
II you are suffering from nervous
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store you to health and vigor.
Remember that the longer case is
let run the harder 1t is for me to cure
!. and the more it will cost you.
II See me on my next visit and let me
start you on the road to health.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27
FOR WOMEN

can successfully treat you for any
weakness that you may be afflicted
with. Lack, of perfect health means
the loss of nearly everything that a
woman holds dear in life and If you
are not perfectly well, call and see me.
Consultation costs you nothing and
it is always confidential. Many chronic
diseases, If taken in time ;-e easily
cured by the skilled specialist and the
cost is so trifing, compared with the
suffering endured by their neglect,
that it is infinitely cheaper to be made
well again.
If women realized how much their
mental balance depended upon their
bodily vigor they would not hesitate
to be cured. Do not delay coming to
see me but do SO at once and you will
never regret it.
I have been instrumental in restor-
ing happiness to hundreds of unhappy
homes and have great faith in my abil-
ity to successfully treat all diseases
peculiar to women.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27
Business Men Agree

That it Is better to use Vegicide to
save and beautify their hair than to
grow new hair on bald head. Sar-
gent, the True Druggist. agent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.

The dome of the state capitol is to
be regilded this year. The Clinton
Herald expects Iowa free silver advo-
Gates to ask for an Injunction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27

"Whsn the world of graft compre
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27
PEOPLE OF IOWA
Praise the Treatment as given by DR.. j. c. Bonham

Mr.. Zeb Smith, Of Ottumwa. says.
Il was cured of very bad case of
Piles after suffering twenty years."
Mr.. D. o. Ross, Abba. says: "1
had suspicious cancerous growth
on my lip. DR.. Bonham removed
1t by use Of X-Ray."
Mr.. VIM. Gibson, Abba. Iowa,
says: II was cured of a double
rupture and am we'll pleased"
We are constantly curing pee
] tism, Kidney and Bladder Diseas
Lung Troubles, Diseases of Wom
Diseases, Sexual Diseases, Blood q
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27

The Des Moines News anticipates
that will you have your whiskers dis
infected" will soon become as popu-
lar as Twill you have massage?"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27

Undoubtedly" says the Keokuk
Gate City, noting that 1t is stated in an
eastern paper that the automobile has
become a valuable auxiliary to the
undertaking business.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27

ihends how easy they are in Omaha,
that city is sure to be made headquar.
tiers, declares the Sioux City Journal
admiringly.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27

Mr.. B. J. Hartman, Bladensburg.
Iowa, says: II vas cured of a rup.
ture which was large. After suffer
ing thirty years was a bad case"
A. j, Allen, Blakesburg, Iowa,
says: II was cured Of rupture over
year ago and can recommend Dr.
Bonham's treatment"
Mr.. Lambert Funk. Agency, says:
Several years ago DR.. Bonham
treated me for catarrh. was cured
and have had no trouble since
10 Of Chronic Diseases, Rheuma.
!, Catarrh Of the Nose, Throat and
!, Variocele. Hydrocele, Nervous
Skin Diseases.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27

Noting that the river is going down
again, the Des Moines Capital says:
The esteemed city, council will of
course be able to see in this pleasing
situation complete vindication of its
do-nothing dike-building policy"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27

Dispatches declare that the Des
Moines river almost reached the dan
ger line, as though that could be any
thing new" remarks the Cedar Rapids
Gazette. Old not the river at all
times court danger by rambling
through Des Moines and Ottumwa
without police protection at all hours
of the day and night?"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27

divorce is another subject on which
religion and science seem to be in con
flict," observes the Dubuque Times
"The state medical society has come
to the support of Susan B. Anthony
by declaring that. the suppression OF
the institution would lead to degen-
eracy"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27

The Fort Dodge Post says that for
pure. downright skulduggery iii poll
tics it has never. seen the primary sys-
tenn discounted "a state primary
system" 1t continues, offers no Sc
curity to people from the purchase
and delivery of delegates to nominal
ing conventions over and above the
old fashioned ward or township eau
CHS - IT,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27

The determination of certain poll
tlcians at Des Moines to appeal the
Young case to the supreme court
says the Keokuk Gate City, has all
the symptoms of a case of ingrowing
conscience complicated by virulent
affection of the spleen"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1905-05-27

In reviving the Nicola Reporter the
new owners explain that while the pa
per is one of the Oldest publications in
the county it is not yet old enough to
die.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-28
METHODIST CHURCH

At the M. E. Church the exercises
Saturday evening indicated that the
old time Christmas spirit is still with
US. The church was tastily decorated
with evergreens and the Illuminated
Christmas tree, laden with tempting
fruit, and rich with gifts for the little
ones, was an inviting scene. On the
platform were baskets rounded up
with pop corn balls, that seemed to
give encouraging response to the ex-
pectant glances of the youngsters.
The program consisted of songs,
recitations. and dialogues, chiefly by
the children, all of whom acquitted
themselves with credit. Features
worthy of special mention, however,
were, trio beautifully rendered by
the Misses Gulick, Raine, and Nc
Ahren; and "Santa Claus Song' by
DR.. Gibson.
The giving of presents brought the
occasion to climax of interest, every
scholar receiving gift, and the entire
audience sharing in the distribution of
oranges and popcorn balls.
Some of the older ones expressed
alarm because the pastor, in his ad-
dress to the boys and girls, solicited,
and won, their cooperation in starting
scheme to have three or 1our Christ
mas in the year instead of one. But
perhaps the scheme won't succeed.
The morning theme, '1The Best
Christmas Gift was based on the
text, .'Thanks be Unto God for His
Unspeakable Gift, /" and dealt with
Gods best gift to men, and man S
best gift to God.
The custom of making gifts is as
old as history, but it has a peculia,
significance at Christmas time, wher
done in recognition of Gods unspeak.
able gift. All good gifts come from
God, and are for human welfare
What men call gifts of nature, such az
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-28
saw SANTA CLAUS
Jolly Saint Failed Not to Visit
Homes and Churches.
BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS TREE.
Bring Joy to the Hearts of Many Child
rem. Appropriate EXERCISE Held in
All Our Churches,

If Santa Claus was as busy else
where as he was in Denison, this must
have been the very busiest year of all
his busy life. Christmas coming on
Monday the celebrating began on Sat
urday night enjoyed quietly on
Sunday, and sprang into full bloom on
Christmas day. Besides the many
happy home parties, Christmas tree
celebrations were held in all our
churches.
AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
At the Catholic church the services
were unusually interesting. They be-
gan Sunday afternoon at the school
hall where large evergreen had
been erected and beautifully decorat-
ed, for the entertainment of the chill
dren Of the Sunday School. The fol-
lowing program was highly enjoyed,
not only by the children, but also by
the grown up people, who crowded the
hall to its utmost capacity:
Song, Holy City 80. Josie Collins
Christmas Hymn. ......... Little girls
Violin Solo. ........ .Genevieve Lally
Recitation, "Just Fore Xmas
.Tommie Collins
Violin Solo. ......... Maggie Clarke
st. Nicholas or Santa Claus. .......
.................... Clara Conner
Song, "The Wild Irish Rose 49,.
.............. Mr.. P. D. Mcmahon
Adeste Fideles. Sunday School Glass
During the singing of the last hymn
Santa Claus made his appearance,
greatly adding to the merriment OF
the youngsters VINO eagerly received
his gifts, regardless of his oddities.
The piano accompanies were Mrs.
Mcmahon, Beatrice Lally and Rose
Clark.
At the church Christmas morning
the crowds were more than ordinarily
large. Father .Farrelly celebrated
Masses stzs7 Osand I 10, the lates
lse being ii sun vi III IA full church choir
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-28
Mrs. Mcmahon presided at the organ.
Bassos, P. H. Brannon, P. D. Nc

Mrs. Mcmahon presided at the organ.
Bassos, P. H. Brannon, P. D. Nc
Mahon. Tenor, F. Lally; Sopranos,
Misses Genevieve Lally, Josie Collins
and Maggie Clark; Alto, Beatrice
Lally. In his sermon, Father Farrelly
carried his audience to Bethlehem,
which was made the perspective of a
picture in which Christ held the central
place in the ages that proceeded Him
as we'll as those that followed Him.
His personality was unique; His back
ing revolutionized the world, infusing
health and strength into every society
that received Him.
GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURCH.
The Christmas exercises at the
Lutheran Church, were the best that
were rendered for years. Very early
in the evening the people began to
assemble, and in very short time
the auditorium and balcony of the
chruch were so filled, that even stand
ing room was not to be had, and many
had to turn back and go home, with,
out hearing the good program. Prof.
A. Meyer had his scholars drilled nice
ly for this occasion, and everyone
present was very much pleased with
the songs and recitations, that were
rendered by the children. Rev. Frese
and wife and Prof. Meyer were the
recipients of many nice and useful
presents.
GERMAN METHODIST.
The exercises were held on Monday
evening and consisted of handsome
tree and the carrying out of the fol-
lowing program.
Opening Song by The Congregation
Prayer
Christmas Lecture, JOS, 9, 27.
Song Observation-Disclosures. by The Choir
Hallelujah. ............... Ella Waetje
Christmas Eve ...... Amanda Reeh
"What Pleases me Most" ........
.................. Lille Mundt
"What Can do at Christmas Time"
............ Martha Won Dohlen
"Jesus Loves Me, -. Martha Kadoch
Song. by the Small Children
"Jesus Loves Us So'' Marie Heiden
"The Little Talk. Observation-Disclosures.
.......... Walter and Louis Waetje
Song by The Choir
Defamation n............ Sarah Trexel
Defamation Herbert Mundt
Defamation Agatha Drummer
Defamation. .Frida Fastje
Glad Tidings" ............. Children
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-28
ALWAYS SUCCESSFUL.

Mr.. Packard is one of the few, al
ways successful before audiences of
varying tastes. He not only amuses
and convulses US with laughter, but
also gives many glimpses of beauty in
art and nature that are gratifying and
uplifting; creates before our eyes,
scenes that will live in the memory
forever, scenes suggestive of beauties
and truths that all have felt, but few
expressed. Here Wednesday, Jan. 3rd.
Seats reserved Dec. Both.
Lincoln, Neb. Wesleyan Univer-
sity Course-The audience was expect
ing much from Mr.. Packard, and was
not disappointed. He makes one for
ges his troubles and sends him away
with light heart. A crowded house
and appreciative audience will greet
him every time he comes here. The
Wesleyan. Denison Wednesday, Jan.
3rd. Seats reserved Dec. Both. Lee
ture course.
New York City-West Side Y. M.
G. A. His satire is sweetened with
humor-his fun is of the healthy sort.
In his line, know of no one who ap-
proaches him. .-Chas. F. Powlison,
Special Secretary.
Alton Packard, at the Opera House,
Wednesday, Jan. 3rd. Seats on sale
Saturday Dec. 3Oth.
! Vicksburg, Miss. Star Course-A
master of clean, bright wit, as polish
ed and Natural as the man himself.
-Vicksburg Daily Herald. Opera
House Jan. 3rd. Seats reserved Dec.
Both.
Mr.. Packard carries all his accessor-
les, easels and materials, draws and
sketches On enormous canvasses and
sheets of paper over seven feet square.
These are the largest sheets of paper
made and are manufactured by the ton
especially for his use. Each season
all of Mr.. Packard's available time is
eagerly taken and numerous return en-
,gagements are, perhaps, the strongest
testimonials to his popularity and
success.
4 Will Blackman and family went to
Panora for a Christmas visit.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-28

children were greatly pleased, and
went home with their arms full of
presents, and hearts full of Christmas
joy. Much of the success of the even
ing was due to the untiring faithful
ness of Mrs. j. F. Glenn, chairman
of the committee.
Song by school, .255
Song by school, ............ 249
Scripture reading, Miss Bryce's Glass
Prayer, Rev. w. E. Bryce
Choir, Observation-Disclosures. -. Response
Greeting, ng,............ Harriet Gebert
Song by school, .253
Recitation, "The Journey of the
Wise Men, Sylvia Cochran
Recitation, "Greedy Jim, ....
Observation-Disclosures. Paul Caswell
Duet, .Addie Luney and Hazel Nash
Song, christmas Wishes.
VIM. McHenry H. Cushman H. Laub
Christmas Fairie Mary Luney's Class
SOLO. observation-disclosures. Hazel Nash
The Star Queen, Observation-Disclosures.
Mrs. Gees and Mrs. Hopes Glass
Song, .......... Mrs. Glenn's Glass
Exercise with Santa Claus,
............F Florence Wear
mouths and Mary Luney's Class
THE BAPTIST CHURCH.
We have been unable to obtain the
program Cf the Christmas tree exer-
cises. The tree was beautiful, and
the little ones performed their parts
of the program with great credit. On
Sunday, Rev. Charles Henry Stull,
the Baptist pastor, chose for his text
Matt. 2. 2, "Where is He that is born
King of the Jews, for we have seen
His star in the East and are come to
worship him. Among the other
things said, or points made he emphas-
lied the fact that the Christ had al
ways been in the world, even before
His incarnation and His life had re-
manned here after his death. In ans
wer to the question: "Where is He?"
the speaker held first, that He was in
the thought of the world. The best
in literature and art and philosophy
had been copied or inspired as out of
His life. Next Christ was in the poll
tical history of the world. Third, He
was in the worlds humanitarianism
Philanthropy is from Him. Fourth,
Christ was in the worlds sorrow.
Fifth, Christ was in the worlds fu-
ture. The sermon was heard by a
large congregation and was spoken
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-28
"The First Mission Ship ... T.

'The First Mission Ship. .........
Martha Otto
Defamation. .Hettie and Lille Pepper
Defamation. Clara and Marie
Weiss, and Margaretha Aebischer
"The Christmas Angel" ........
.................H .Hedwig Brodersen
Defamation Amanda Schnoor
Song by The Choir
Distribution of the presents.
Announcements by the Pastor.
Final Song.
Benediction.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-28

of as being eloquent and broad in
scope. 1t was wholly adapted to the
Christmas season. The music was of
special quality and added greatly to
the service and worship of the hour.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-28
the atmosphere, the sunlight, and the
fruits of the soil, are the gifts of God
that, come through natural channels.

the atmosphere, the sunlight, and the
fruits of the soil, are the gifts of God
that come through natural channels.
But God has gifts that are super
natural, and that come through super
natural channels. Among them the
greatest and best is Jesus, the worlds
Redeemer.
This is Gods best gift, because it
is the gift of Ellis Only Begotten
Son" 1t is a gift of life that is
divine, prompted by love that is in
finite. The gift always carries with
it the law of reciprocity. If we re-
ceive gift we feel under obligation
to reeiprocate. We at least make re-
turn of our gratitude to the giver, and
respond with such gifts as we may
spare from our store In the relation
of man to God, this is law too often
ignored. Shall we be the recipients of
an unspeakable gift from God and
make no adequate return for His low
ing interest?
We may give to God our gold, and
this is well, for the widening of His
kingdom depends on the consecrated
offerings of His people. But the best
gift we can bring to God this Christ
mas time, is the gift of self. We can
offer Him our thought, our affections,
our talents, and the strength of our
life, thus enhancing our own soul with
the image of His divine Son, and ex-
tending His philanthropic purpose to
save and ennoble the race.
I In the evening. the sermon theme
was, ''The Wonderful Christ. !" The
greatness of Christ was reflected in
His Achievements His Unique Two
fold nature; and His Sufficiency as
Savior
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-28
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The Christmas entertainment at the
Presbyterian church, last Saturday
night was one of the best and most
successful in the history of the Sunday
School. The tree was large pine
that almost completely filled the choir
loft. 1t was beautifully lighted with
various colored incandescent lamps,
and decorated with candy boxes in the
shape of stars, and ornaments. The
program was an exceptionally good
one, and was rendered with spirit by
all taking part. A large pie was drsawwl drawn
,,in on sled by a number of Brownies,
and presented to Santa Claus, who
opened the pie and out jumped a little
girl who gave pretty recitation. The
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-28

Will Blackman and family went to
Panora for a Christmas visit.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1905-12-28

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