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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13
WHAT WE ARE DOING TO BE FED,

The Chicago Inter Ocean believes
that the American farmer has more
to gain by securing larger yield OF
wheat per acre than from increasing
his acreage Of wheat as urged recently
by James j. Hill. In an editorial in
which it cites the good results obtain
ed by experiments with wheat in Kan
sas the Inter Ocean says:
When James ]. Hill was making his
recent tour of state and county fairs
In the northwest he kept telling the
farmers that they were not raising
enough wheat and that there was
bound to be big shortage in this
country unless they planted a larger
acreage.
The founder of the empire Of the
Northwest" as Mr.. Hill is often called,
has the reputation OF an optimist
rather than pessimist. When he dis
cusses an important subject he always
has figures to fortify his statements.
His entreaty to the farmers to plant
more wheat was based on the fact that
the total acreage of the United States
this year is only 46,262,000 acres, de-
crease of 1,295,O00 acres from the
acreage Of 1908. The total yield OF
wheat this year Is estimated at TIA
$4,000 bushels. while the Weld last
year was 664,602,O00.
Even more important to the Ameri-
can farmer than increasing his acre
age of wheat is increasing the number
of bushels of wheat he derives from
an acre. The smaller the yield per
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13

the war. Monday he went to Nor
.rilton with three bales Of cotton, sold
them to the merchants with whom he
traded, and expected to receive the US
ual statement of balance due. In
stead he received a receipt in full and
Sol in cash, due to the present high
price of cotton.
Whats dis. boss?" exclaimed the
old negro.
That's your money, and here's a
receipt in full" replied the merchant.
What. Aim done all paid! Boss,
All can't believe it, but if it am true.
den All sho am free for de fust time
since de war. and dis years crop done
1T. Boss, dat makes me happy, and All
wants to celebrate my liberty. Can
Ah?'
An officer who had witnessed the
scene gave Uncle Billy permission %
celebrate, which he proceeded to do,
by rushing up and down the streets
shouting, "Ah'm free. Clean out Of
debt, $61 In my pocket an mo- cotton
in the field
When Mr. Nickel left Uncle Billy
was still celebrating.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13
KEosAuouA.

Keosauqua-Mrs. w. N. Mcdaniel of
Victor. Colo, arrived Saturday and is
the guest of Miss Maude Head of this
place.
DR.. James A. Craig was business
visitor in 0ttumwa Saturday.
Harlay Clemens left Saturday for
Fairfield to visit friends a few days.
Capt. w. A. Duckworth departed for
Chicago Saturday on business trip.
Misses Susie and Mabel Linning
went to Bentonsport Friday evening to
visit their sister Mrs. Joe McCricken.
Elmer Price Of Pennington came up
Friday evening to visit friends for a
few days.
j. June left Friday for Mt. Pleas
ant.
Mesdames Geo. Fellows, Andy Pat
ten, G. N. Eastman and Miss Ward
went to visit friends and relatives.
Mrs. Arthur Cochrell and little son
Of Bonaparte are guests in the city of
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Cochrell.
Mrs. d. f. Wort of Leando spent
Friday and Saturday in the city with
Miss Clara Harrison.
Mrs. ]. B. Day and Katherine Kerr
visited Friday in Ottumwa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13
| DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS. >|
MSnm sddD andaaas ENvpn
seized upon copper for the making of
conductors In electrical apparatus.

seized upon copper for the making of
conductors In electrical apparatus.
Every conductor of electricity In
electrical machines and apparatus is
made out of copper, except where re-
sistance is required, such as in electric
heating devices, or where the weight
of copper in long distance transmits
sion makes it more economical to use
aluminium wire. About twenty per
cent of the total weight Of every elec-
trical generator or motor is copper.
All the windings of electric machinery,
wire, cables, switches, sockets, parts
of lamps and hundred other things
in the industry are made of copper
Or brass. which is mostly copper.
Electricity will flow through copper
with very little resistance, travelling at
the rate of nearly 10000 miles a sec
ond. 1t does not travel through soft
iron so easily and some metals, or al
Toys, offer great amount of resistance
to the flow of the current. This re-
sistance results in serious loss of
electricity through heat-the electrical
energy being converted into heat en-
ergy in forcing its way through the
obstructed path, in the same way that
the friction Of car axle caused a hot
box.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13
A PRESIDENTIAL "HoLlpAY."

The Chicago Tribune believes that
, President Taft has reasons to rejoice
at the conclusion Of his $4,000 mile
trip. The Tribune just mentions few
of his travelling achievements as rea-
sons for its belief that the president is
glad it's over. Some of the trials the
president passed through on his trip
as the Tribune sees them are men
i toned:
In the middle west he bearded the
Insurgents In their lairs. On the
Pacific coast he explained the re-
.clamation policy the government is
pursuing. He passed through the Bal
linger-Pinchot imbroglio unscathed
and ran the gauntlet of the race ques-
ton in California. He was subjected
to undignified and unjust criticism on
, the statehood question in the terri
(tories, and upheld his position man
fully. He even had the unique exper-
fence of an American president set
ting foot upon foreign soil.
At scores of banquets he was the
guest of honor; he ate all manner of
food; strange viands were forced down
the presidential gullet to tickle the
local pride Of men who never ate the
stuff themselves. Wines and cigars
were offered to a man who does not
drink or smoke; factional questions
were put up for his settlement when
no opinion would ever settle them He
had to attend conventions, and state
! and county fairs; he talked against
brass bands, and baseball games and
babies and flying machines. He was
photographed until he was ashamed
to look camera in the lens. Men
fought with each other for the priv
ilege Of handshake; he wrote thou
sands of autographs till palsy threat
ened him. Feuds and bad feeling were
engendered over the honor Of riding
in his carriage.
Now the White house and his ex-
ecutive duties claim him. The head
lines tell us His Fun Is Over"
This, says the Tribune. is the Amer
ican idea of holiday. To be baited at
public meetings; to be chased for
10000 miles by Indigestion; to get out
of his sleeping car berth at 2 a. m, to
speak to water tank and baggage
truck at Perkins siding.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13
oTTUMWA PROOF.

Mrs. r. Harry, Rtverview Addition,
ottnmwa. Ia. says: ''I used Doan's
Kidney Pills several years ago and
was so pleased with the prompt relief
they brought me that l gave public
statement, setting forth their merit.
suffered from pains In my back and
loinH, accompanied by headaches and a
feeling of languor. Doan's Kidney Pills
were so highly recommended that
procured box and after using them q
short time. my trouble disappeared. 1t
has never returned and consequently
give Doan's Kidney Pills the credit for
effecting q permanent oure."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13
JUNGLE BILLY" Celebrates.
High Price of Cotton Brings Negro il
Debt Since War Happy
SuTDFlSe

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 10.-"No. sir,
short crops are occasioning the farm
ers no great worry" said H. A. Nickel
of Ozark yesterday, in response to a
query "'Uncle Billy Jones will tell
you that" Then he told the story of
"Uncle Billy"
En- route to Little Rock from Ozark
Mr.. Nickel stopped off at Morrilton
to transact business. That was Mon
day, and "Uncle Billy" by special
permission of the authorities, was in
possession of the town, and painting
it red
uncle Billy is an aged negro farm
er, who stands well in Conway county,
but who has not been out of debt since
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13
Japanese Question
Stirs Pacific Coast
Washington Bureau Of
The Ottumwa Courier,

''s1Siiheob0islJb ", lNoN. lU
The Pacific coast, from one end to
the other, is keenly alive to the Jap
anese question, according to Repre-
sentative Julius A>ahn, who has arriv-
ed in Washington from San Francisco
Mr.: Kahn says there's no doubt what
ever that the people all along the
coast want to keep out the Japanese.
Just now, there Is a lull in the
Japanese situation" said Mr.. Kahn.
ut Is hard to tell whether there are
more going out than coming In or just
what the exact situation is. The state
is engaged in taking census of the
Japanese. Until that is taken l sup.
pose there will be little agitation.
suppose the census will be completed
some time next winter"
Mr.. Kahn said the members of the
California delegation had not talked
the situation over and he was unable
to say whether the question would be
raised here in any way this session of
congress. He said the people on the
coast did not want to do anything to
embarrass the administration if 1t was
trying to work out q solution Of the
problem.
All the same, Mr.. Kahn points out
that the time for the expiration Of the
existing treaty is only about two years
ahead and the renewal Of that presents
questions that cannot be escaped He
asserts the people on the Pascifc
coast will bitterly oppose anything in
the new treaty which makes things
more liberal with respect to admission
of the Japanese. Mr.. Kahn said he
had no doubt that Ambassador O'Brien
had been given lis instructions b. the
state department with reference to
working out the new treaty.
]. c. Welliver.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13

Mrs Louie Hite 42s Outlen ST., Dam
VILE Ill, writes, October list: "Foley's
Kidney Pills started me on the road to
good health. I las treated by four
doctors and took other kidney remedies
but grew worse, and was unable to
do my Homework. and the doctor It'd
me ] only could live from two to six
months. ! am now so much better that
] do all ly own work, and e44..4l be
very glad to tell any one afflicted with
kidney or bladder trouble the good re-
suits I received from taking Foley.s
Kidney Pills" Commence today and bs
well. Do not risk having Bright's Dis
ease or Diabetes. Clark's Drug Store;
Swenson's Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13
MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA.
William n. Taft, President Of the
United States, Terrett Cottage, Sum.
nervIIe. (From the Augusta
City Directory

CITY Dlrectoryo
Get the big red aut boys-we'll honk
for our big son;
Crank it as you never cranked-he
weighs almost ton.
He's 'possum eater-they can't steal
the juicy one
That we prepared here in Georgia.
CHORUS.
Hooray, Hooray! Put Ty Cobb at the
wheel,
Hooray Hooray! The two just make
us feel
That the state Of Georgia has the
whole world by the heel.
Yes, we are singing of Georgia.
Then Tillman, fiery Benny, may keep
his dinner ten,
But for us in Georgia we'll show that
We're the men
Who know just how to do things-yes
We'll spend ten thousand yen
Making Taft glad he's in Georgia.
Let the wild insurgent bunch rave
aloud and squirm,
John D. may keep his coin, here you
find no lazy worm
To show 'em all just what is what, q
bank roll we will burn,
We don't need cure down in
Georgia.
w.
Water deep may be the thing that
Cannon doesn't like;
Round Augusta too deep in glass is
what we spike
AS in old st Looie, If you want
thing don't pike
We play it strong as you do--in
Georgia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13

betes, dropsy, Braght's disease or grave
el to develop.
Doan's Kidney Pulls 10 a simple veg-
etaoie remedy. yet very quick In Ia
healing and strengthening action on
the kidneys. It contains nothing Of a
narcotic, poisonous nor habit forming
nature and can be taken by any man.
woman or child. of even the most deli
cate state OF health.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13
SENATOR CUMMINS ON the TARIFF
SENATOR ALDRICH ON The CURRENCY
loWAN REPLIES TO SPEAKER
CANNON IN SPEECH BEFORE
CHICAGO POLITICAL CLUB
SAYS INSURGENTS
WILL PUSH FIGHT

Chicago, Nov. S.-Senator Cummins,
of Iowa, in an address before the Mar
quette club Saturday night, made a
spirited reply to Speaker Joseph G.
Cannon, who recently criticised the at
titude of the senator and insurgents"
as to the tariff, and declared that Sen
ator Cummins practically proposed to
join hands with Bryan.
Mr.. Cummins branded the latter as
sertion as false, declaring it to be
simply an appeal to blind passion and
a senseless prejudice"
The Iowan declared that if Cannon
and his allies could expel from the
party every man who would have vot-
ed against the Aldrich-Payne tariff bill
If he had been in congress, a majority
of lie Republicans would be eliminat-
ed in every northern state from Ohio
to the Rockies.
He urged that the time has come
for an inquiry into what qualifications
make a Republican, and without dodg-
ing personalities, said that for arbiter
of this question he would not accept
Aldrich, Payne nor Cannon, but that
the voters would be the judges, and
the national platform would be the
criterion by which the fidelity of the
"insurgents" to their party would be
tested.
Intoxicated With Power.
In sizzling phrases the Iowa senator
said that the organization leaders in
congress were 80 intoxicated with
their power as to imagine that they
constitute the Republican party and
after expressing wonderment at mot
only the audacity but the madness" of
the attacks from Uncle Joe" he
cheerfully conveyed the information to
the "standpatters" that the insurgents
would keep up the fight and would do
their best to nominate candidates who
believe in progressive policies.
"The party cannot any longer be pro-
gressive in its platform and standpat
in it's congress" declared the senator.
The address of the Iowan, further
more, took up four subjects of ma
tional import, which it treated from
the "insurgent" or progressive" view
point. The arguments presented by
Senator Cummins on these topics fol-
lowed a declaration that some of the
leaders Of the party think it time to
settle down for a period Of rest and in
action, and that if the party follows
such a course "the camp we pitch will
be our burial ground"
In condensed form the arguments
were:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13
Trl.city Poultry Show, Nov. 22.az.

Davenport, Nov. 1.-THE list of
prizes for the annual poultry show Of
the Tri-City Fanciers' association. TO
be held at the Armory hall in Daven-
port from Nov. % to 81, has been
made out and the program completed.
Besides number of valuable prizes
the association will. distribute many
beautiful ribbons showing the standing
OF the birds exhibited. A large num-
Der of entries are expected. Besides
the prizes, there will be a number OF
special awards donated by various
poultry feed houses and poultry Jour
nails.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13

A Missouri paper claims the record
for the following epitaph on tomb
stone in that state
Here lies our wife, Samantha Proc
tor, who ketched cold and wouldn't
doctor. She could not stay she had to
go; praise God from whom all bless
ings flow"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13
A Card.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough or cold. It stops the
cough, heals the lungs and prevents
serious results from cold, prevents
pneumonia and consumption. Contains
no opiates. The genuine is in a yellow
package. Refuse substitutes Clark's
Drug Store; Swenson's Drug Store.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13

While Mr.. Gotch is in our midst we
might try to induce him to get a toe
hold on the good roads and interurban
questions and pin them down to the
mat until a few hundred of us can
Jump on them and settle their hash.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13

Those London suffragettes are lady
like persons. Two of them threw rocks
through stained glass window last
night in order to acquaint the ban
Gueters with their opinions of woman's
need of the ballot
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13

An occasional revision of the tele-
phone directory might make it easier
for the patrons to secure results by
calling by number, as suggested by
the visiting directors.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13

Returns from an engagement at the
Armory last night indicate that Mr.
Gotch's championship title was not
seriously in danger during the mill.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13

Anyway. we won't have south pole
controversy. Commander Peary re-
fuses to butt in on Commander SCOTS
game in that section
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1909-11-13

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any
case of kidney or bladder trouble that
is not beyond the reach of medicine.
Cures backache and Irregularities that
If neglected might result in Bright's
disease or diabetes. Clark's Drug Store;
Swenson's Drug Store.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-22
Communicated.

Mr.. Editor:-I had the pleasure of at
tending a business meeting of Glass No.
q held at the County Infirnary. There
was an unusually large attendance of the
class. and several visitors were also pre-
sent. 1t was rather inspiring to see how
the members were wholly alive to the
work and welfare of the class Several
good talks were made, and the business
was transacted in manner which tended
To show that all were more or less ready
to discharge any duty placed upon them.
and good will and christian fellowship
prevailed among them. 1t seems to me
that there should be class of this kind
in all our churches. In our country
churches an organized class would be
most helpful to the community. AT the
close of the meeting refreshments were
beautifully served to all present. heard
if said by several of the members that
the meeting was one of the most delight
full and profitable ever held. M.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-22


chilaren's day sarvlce ssaS Wsnesssd
BY an unrsaal i4rea as-uslsaes in the
N E Church. The program consisted o.
recitatious. Duets. solos and qnartettes
Mrs Raymond Dickey, of Washington, u
c, rendered some beautiful music on the
violin. She is an artist of ability.
The cottage colony on Bolivar Heights
are here for the summer.
Mrs Thomas r Clendenin. of Balt:-
more. and Miss Bess Lane. of the same
city. are with Mrs F A Chambers.
From the Harpers Ferry Times
Miss Laura Sylvester IS the acceptable
organist of the Episcopal Sunday School.
Rev and MrsN C Bracket left Wednes-
day for Lewiston. Me. Mrs. Bracket
will also attend an art school in Boston.
Mass.
Our young ladies Misses Mar
garet Shugarr. Anna Henkle. Louise
Rau. Dorothy Bready aud Helen Miles,
who have been attending Stephenson
Seminary, at Charles Town. have all
returned home with good reports. to
spend their vacations.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-22
Shackleford- Taiiaferro.

Miss Helen Taliaferro daughter of
Mrs. Arthur Allen Taliaferro. of this
place, was married to Mr.. Ferdinand
Augustine Shackleford, of Norfolk, Va
at noon Wednesday, June 9th, at ST
Johhn sEpiscopal Church, in the.presence
of large number of friends of the con-
tracing parties The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Henry G. Lane
The bride wore an embroidered gown of
delft blue messaline and black picture
hat with cameo roses, and carried a
shower bouquet of brides roses and
lilies of the valley. She was given away
by her cousin. Mr.. Robert L. Bates, of
Middleway. w. Va. Miss Mary Bates,
of King and Queen county. a cousin of
the bride. acted as maid of honor, and
was attired i'll an empire gown of white
messaline. She, too, wore black picture
hat with pink roses, and carried La
France roses Little MISS Nora Sydnor,
of Warsaw. preceded the bride. scatter
ing flowers The COON was attended by
his brother. Mr.. Orren L. Shackleford,
of Norfolk, as best man. The ushers
were Messrs N rman Chinn, w. H.
Wexford, II G. Tayloe and w. t. Tyler.
all of Warsaw. The groom's attendants
wore Prince Albert suits and high hats
The church was handsomely decorated
in daisy chains and evergreens The
chancel was banked with roses and ferns
with background of palms Mrs Ben
Griffith. of Emmerton. played the we'd
ding march from Lohengrin. 1mmed-
lately after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Shackleford left by boat for summer
resorts. After their return their horne
will be I46 Duke street, Norfolk, Va.
Many beautiful presents were received,
consisting of cut glass, silverware. etc.
Both the bride and groom are exceedingly
popular here and they carry with them
the best wishes of their large circle of
friends.--The News. Warsaw. Va.
The bride is granddaughter of Mrs.
Margaret A Bates. and niece of VIM. G..
Bates. of Middleway, this county.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-22
Ladies Take Notice

We are pleased TO state that We have ar
ranged with Philadelphia engraving house
TO furnish MS with Fifty Beautifully En-
graved Visiting Cards including plate for
seventy-five cents. If you already have a
plate the price is fifty cents for fifty cards.
We also take orders for wedding invitations
and are pleased to show samples and quote
prices for same. Such orders are kept
strictly confidential. c. N. BEARD
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1909-06-22
MRS Greater Dixie Shous
and Firemen's earn va.
Opens Monday, June 20.

The city and entire county has h1en
very heavily billed announcing the COM
ing of Marr's Greater Dixie Shows. which
exhibit here for one week beginning aext
Monday night, June 28, for the benefit of
the engine fund of the Citizens Fire
Company. This company is one of the
largest and best of travelling carnival
companies, carrying about 100 peop'e, 2
bands and host of startling free attrac-
tons. The feature free act is Prof Dare
Darelas. the only one armed high diver
in the world, who dives from his lofty
ladder 90 feet in mid air into space for
yonr pleasure twice each day. This COM
pany carries big paid attractions. and
among them is KinsePs Big Penny Cir
Gus, novelty carried for the children
and Older folks alike Entire perfor-
mances are given and the cost is only
one penny. Don't fail to take in the
Big Penny Circus. The grounds will be
illuminated with hundreds of electric
lights. and Mr. Mari personally guaran-
tees to all that this is the cleanest amuse-
ment company travelling, and permits no
immoral shows or gambling of any kind.
Don't forget the opening, Monday night,
June 2S
Among the list of attractions are the
two big feature shows, Mars Greater
Dixie Ministries, with "a high class col
ored performers and their own band and
orchestra. This is without a doubt the
largest and best colored minstrel aggre-
cation ever with a carnival company,
and present an exhibition even far ST.
perlor to the average tented minstrel
troupes.
Then comes Tucker & Bidwell's Big
Society Circus. with 9 big acts The
press in other cities have named this one
particular attraction as 1.-The biggest lit
tie show under canvas. The big act
here is Mile Salvina. the Female Samp-
son. who matches her strength against
team of two horses and is well worth
the small admission charged.
Taken altin,all Mars Greater Dixie
Shows IS the, biggest carnival company
ever IN cur city, and with the blare of
the two bands, shouts Of the speelers,
whrl of the huge carry us all. twill of
the Ferris Wheel and the shouts Of the
merry makers, the carnival grounds on
newt Nou5axy niaht u,;D ;p5aad he n
lively spot.