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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
50 per cent; Wisconsin, II per cent;
Ohio, 81 per cent; and Michigan, As

~"AASA~sos~S~S
per cent.
The gains in the Dakotas, Kansas
and Nebraska were brought about by
the opening of new lands in these
states to settlement during the ten
years, but Iowa's. gain marks an IN.
crease of 1923 per cent in the value OF
the farms without any increase In
area. In other words, while the farm
ers of Iowa during the decade were
taking their annual profits from the
soil their property was increasing In
value at the rate of IL per cent q
year.
Another item of interest in the re-
port deals with the size of farms In
this division. It Is shown that farms OF
"19 acres and under" numbered 1876
900 in 1910 and 147,721 in 1900, a gain
of 1929; those go to 40 acres
2SS,152 in 1910 and 341,129 in 1900, 9
decrease of 52,977; those $50 to SO
acres" 521,956 in 1910 and 562,S91 In
1900, a decrease of 4O,935; those 100
to 174 acres" 1924 in 1910 and $685.
423 in 1900, an increase Of 26,821;
those "175 to 499 acres" 501,S4O in
1910 and ABE, OS8 in 1900, an increase OF
66.752; those 800 to 999 acres" Co.,
1873 in 1910 and 41,755 in 1900, an IN.
crease Of 1S,443; and those 1,o0O
acres and over" 13,600 in 1910 and IL
$50 in 1900, an increase of 2,O4O.
This shows an increase Of over TO-
900 in the number of farms under ~
acres in size, while there is de-
crease of nearly 100000 OF those be.
tween 20 acres and 100 acres and an
increase Of about $4,000 in the farms
over 100 acres.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
EVENING STORY
a HEART IN COLD STORAGE.
BY Jeanne O. LoIzeaux.
Copyright 1911, by the Associated
Literary Press.)

It was hot August afternoon. and
Sylvia Morrison, with wan listless
face, lifted her arms to remove her
white hat. Her eyes avoided the eager
face OF the man who had come into the
cool drawing room with her after their
walk in the garden. Her slim young
figure and dark, sad eyes had some
thing tragic about them. Finally the
man spoke.
"Sylvia-you don't treat me fairly.
1t isn't as If l hadn't been patient"
Not isn't fair. I'll-ten you in
the morning. Won't you leave me
now? l won't keep you waiting longer
than that
He turned and left her, and looking
after him she wished she loved him,
wished she could lCHe him really. She
stood a moment and then went slowly
up to her own room. On the landing
resting moment, she heard her elder
sisters voice, and for sheer fascinated
misery forgot she was eversdropping
JAMIE was speaking to Nellie.
Sylvia treats Lee Stevens vilely;
she should marry or dismiss him.
What do you suppose ails her? Could
it be John Morrison? You know he
suddenly stopped coming herein
March, think it was. They came in
from q walk one highland he never
came again. Somehow have never
dared ask her what happened"
Nellie answered In her prim way.
John and she were-such chums.
can't understand 1t. And he looks mis-
cradle though he is always with Joan
ma Selby. DO you suppose Sylvia was
Just flirting with him? It isn't like
her to flirt. I believe she really
cared. II she refuses Lee shall
know she cared"
Suddenly Sylvia put her hands to
her ears, fed noiselessly to her room,
locked the door, and flung herself up
on the bed.
So they all knew! All knew she
loved John! She did, she did! She
said 1t over softly to herself. Well,
now she would cry till morning, and
then she would tell Lee she would
marry him. He was good, and she
was fond OF him, and would make him
a good wife. But he would never
know Just what had happened between
her and John.
AS she lay miserably thinking OF the
past. she recalled that March walk.
She was 80 sure he loved her-she was
sure he was going to say so, but at
8 corner Tessie Clarke, always where
she wasn't wanted. joined them and
stayeS with them until John, with a
finaS sAN.eze Of Sylyia's arm, left her
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
WILL. HAVE NEW CARS.
Street Railway at e. Madison Will
Undergo Some Of Change for the
Ratter n Near Future


Undergo Some Of Changes for the
Better IN Near Future.
Ft. Madison, Aug. 1.-THE Ft. Made
son street railway Ii to undergo some
desirable changes this year, chief
among which is the addition OF sever.
al new cars which are to replace the
present cars for daily use. They arc
to be of the interurban type. consider
ably longer than those now used, of
more capacity, with end entrance. cen-
ter aisle and with seats along tho
sides in railroad style, the kind that
can be conveniently used the year
round. The cars now in use can be
kept for emergencies and for special
days when the traffic demands, such a.
circus. baseball game, football or other
events drawing large crowds. The or.
der for the cars has been placed and
they are expected to arrive in time
for use this season.
Considerable work on the tracks Ia
also being contemplated and the CONF.
Hpany hopes to have by fall q street car
system that will compare favorably
with any other in this section, q
worthy effort, which will undoubtedly
meet with the approval OF every resi-.
dent VI the city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

The Iowa Manufacturers association
plans to register the trade mark MADE
in Iowa" and permit its use on such
articles manufactured in the state that
meet the approval Of a committee OF
the association. Iowa manufactures
many articles that have worldwide
sale. Ottumwa contributes several ar.
ticles OF manufacture to this list. The
association believes that by the use OF
the trade mark on the Iowa manufac.
lures having the greatest reputation
and sale, the MADE in Iowa" trade
mark will show an evidence Of quality
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
The Watermelon.

The Watermelon.
The watermelon is luscious thing
that you stole when you were boy,
but a dark green delusion that you
pay a dollar for as man..
The watermelon Of commerce is
plucked before the blossom fades and
is ripened under the influence of re.
frigerator car charges. When opened
1t shows pale pink interior, tastes
like circus lemonade, looks and in.
spires harsh thoughts toward the
groceryman.
It is an unregenerate fraud and is
without even spirit enough to pro-
mote collie. People who sell the kid.
mapped variety of watermelon should
be compelled to eat 1t until they will
sign the pledge-Springfield Qll)
Record.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
THE JOY OF EFFORT.

There is satisfaction in having tried.
The satisfaction derived from success is greater
Some altruistic philosophizings Of Mr.. Henry L.
Higginson, under the title "A Word to the Rich, in
the March Atlantic Monthly, contain number Of
statements which should be full Of inspiration and en-
enlargement to any business man who has the energy
to aspire to success by his own efforts
We, therefore, take the liberty of quoting a few
paragraphs for the benefit of our readers:
"The world is very busy with work and agog
with ideas and plans and wishes, which have been
kept back and are now rushing on us.
'The tremendous industries have called forth tai
ents and energy and have brought results heretofore
undreamed of. They have given new work to many
people, and have enriched our nation
Everybody has prospered by them, but more
peclaly the leaders have piled up riches to huge
tent and have sometimes caused in the breasts of the
multitudes envy and jealousy.
"Men who started together in the race of life have
lost sight of another because Of their differences
in power in character in industry, ideals And the
who has not made speed in the race thinks hard
ly of his favored mate.
"He forgets the sef-control the ceaseess TOLL the
constant thought which his old companion has used
while he has gone to ballgame a bar, or simply
smoked his pipe after day of work.
''He ignores the difference in ability.
HE forgets, too, the failures which may have pre-
coded success. A man makes five ventures and loses
entirely on two Can he be blamed for asking large
return on the other three?
"After all, who were these strong men, and
whence did they spring? For the most part they be-
gan as farm-hands, Sailors mechanics clerks, shop
keepers who had been raised in thrifty careful often
penurous ways which were essential to their lives.
while enriching themselves, the great enter
prsers have wrought great service to their country
These men have cared to win in their game.
'They have enjoyed the effort, the strain on their
faculties They have gloried in their success and at
the end perhaps they enjoy the power thus acquired
far more than the money.
"A man almost Tdespises an easy task, and a strong
man seeks hard task for the very joy of the strug
gle.''
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
GAM N FARM VALUES.

Some interesting statistics are is
sued today by the census department
showing farm and acreage values In
the north central division of states,
comprising Ohio, Indiana, Illinois.
michigan. wisconsin, Minnesota, iowa,
missouri. North Dakota. South Da-
fkota Nebraska and Kansas. The Off
cial figures given out by the depart-
ment. based on the recent census,
show wonderful gains in farm values,
among them being the following in
creases:
In the total value Of farm land, ex-
elusive of buildings, l19 per cent: In
the total value Of farm land, including
buildings, ia per cent; In the average
value per acre Of farm land alone,
% per cent: In the average value OF
farm land, including buildings. "a per
cent: in the. total value OF farm build
lngs. SS per cent; In the total expen-
aitnres for farm labor, rs per cent; In
the total value Of implements and ma
rhinery, Is per cent; in the total ex-
nenditures for fertilizers, % per cent;
in the acreage Of improved land, IA per
sent: IN the total acreage OF farm land,
10 per cent; in the average acres per
Farm. 9 per cent; and in the total num-
her Of farms, i per cent.
The Increase in the value Of farm
lands during the decade is one Of the
most. interesting items of the report.
The total value of farm land and
buildings was given in 1910 as $20.-
444871 900, as against $9,563,880, 900
IN 1900, an increase Of $1o,sso.ss1 900,
or ia per cent. !.
The total value OF all farm land
alone was reported in 1910 as $17,251,-
100000. as compared with $7865,901.-
800 in 1900, a gain Of $9,3S5,e21 900, or
l19 per cent More than one-half of
.hese states show an increase in the
value OF land exceeding 100 per cent.
rhe two Dakotas lead, South Dakota
with 376 per cent increase and North
Dakota with 321 per cent. Following
these In the order of their Importance
are: Nebraska, 231 per cent; Kansas.
1888 per cent: iowa. 1913 per cent; Mis-
souri,. 1s7 per cent; Illinois. 104 per
cent; Ird1an- So per cent; Minnesota,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
Bad for the Digestion.

A country merchant having pro.
cured a new clerk, woke him up the
next morning after he was hired at a
most unseasonably early hour, by
calling out that the family were sit
ting down at the table.
Thank YOU said the boy, as he
turned himself over in bed to adjust
himself for a new nap-"thank you,
but I never eat anything during the
night"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

With LaFollette living in the north
and Underwood in the south, it is un-
reasonable to expect them to agree on
WOOL Furthermore. there is no evil
dence yet to show that either of them
knows anything about WOOL
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
salary? But Brother Muse was always
good natured."

salary? But Brother Muse was always
good natured."
Atlantic Telegraph: There 10 no or
ganized effort to put over" LaFol'
| lette In Iowa. There are some progress
sive leaders who would personally be
glad to see such q trick accomplished,
There are many staunch friends OF
Senator La Toilette in Iowa. Doubtless
he has more personal strength here
than in any state outside Of Wisconsin.
Whether organization will be able to
form this sentiment into formidable
opposition to Taft remains to be seen.
But at this writing 1t appears to be
hard task to dethrone the president
in Iowa
Mitchellville Index: This paper did
not get chance to vote on the Chi
cago Tribune's tariff revision poll. The
Tribune has become wise and only In
vites the votes Of those It knows will
sustain it's free trade ideas.
Castana Times: What has become OF
the Iowa idea" that At one time at
tracted so much attention. or wasn't
1t an idea after all!
State Line Herald: The insurgents
seem to be determined to be "agin"
President Taft no matter what he
does. AS soon as he advocated free
trade bill they proceeded to show their
contempt, but as soon as this Is passed
they commence introducing all kinds
OF tariff bills and are succeeding in
passing them. Mr.. Taft may have q
chance to show his spunk again and
veto lot Of them.
Osceola Sentinel. John T. Adams Of
Dubuque has been suggested as a can
didate for governor. The Sentinel is
under the impression that Mr.. Adams
will hardly be induced to enter the
race. but we believe he could easily
win the nomination IL he should. Mr..
Adams is one Of the leading business
men Of the state, has wide acquaint-
ance, is a gentleman Of pleasing man
ner and would be q most creditable
governor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE.

We Respectfully refer the fOliOWlng
to LaFollette and Underwood:
Now Harold" said the teacher, III
there were eleven sheep in field and
six jumped the fence. how many would
there be left? ?"
None" replied Harold.
why, there would" said she.
"No ma'am, there wouldn't" per-
sisted he. ''You may know arithmetic,
but you don't know Sheep
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

The w. c. T. U. committee in Gin
cinniti acks, What is highball?"
The answer is easy. 1t is ball pitched
so that it goes higher than the bat
ters chin whiskers. Anyone ought to
know that. even if they never attend
ed ball game.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
How to Win a Girl.

How to Win Girl.
Here are few tips on how to WOO
and win girl:
Buy her diamonds.
Buy her more, diamonds.
Buy her few automobiles.
Buy her yacht or two.
Buy her country place.
Buy her candy. flowers and daintfes.
Vote her an allowance of, say, $500
week for pin money.
These simple rules, coupled with a
handsome presence. impetuosity and
winning way will 60 far toward
melting her heart
P. S.-Save enough out of your bank
roll for alimony.-New York Tele.
graph.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
1900,

rYncla zoo Cannon Is no more OF
..ata,t;onist than am. never De-
i,avad more in protection than 40
nav NV experience in the last session
~ congress emphasized my stand:
Cannon says that I have proclaimed
NV intention to enter on another agi-
tafion for revision of tariff. AS usual
Ia 4 nnistaken. God save us from an
other revision under the present con
rress or any other that is without
more information. The last congress
Aid not know enough to revise the
tariff az It should be revised. NOT a
single member of congress knew tne
difference between the cost OF manu-
facfure in America and abroad on the
commonest articles. Now, III, tell you
what my agitation is. want commis-
aion. like court, IL you please. aWn-
orized to 20 about, take testimony,
take evidence and examine books. ana
then tell the people OF the United
states the difference between the cost
81 manufacture here and abroad.
don't want another revision until we
know those differences.
Senator sCummins made it as plain
al he could that he wanted tariff
! .nmission and that he did not want
any. further revision till the tariff com.
mission had had time to take evidence
and. study the matter Of cost OF man
sufacture at home and abroad.
The Courier agreed positively with
Senator Cummins in that position.
But It seems that the senator has
absolutely gone back on that idea, as
shown by his speech last week in
the senate. He now wants to ignore
the tariff commission (Which will
make its first report next winter) and,
not wait for its report, but jump
headlong into revision OF many
schedules. In a speech the fourth OF
this month he says:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

E. B. Patrick has returned from
South Dakota and will rent a farm
and make this locality his home here
after, says the Coon Rapids Enter
prise. He says Iowa people think it's
pretty dry here, but they don't know
what dryness is. They should go to
South Dakota and some other states
and see the real thing
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
Would Help a Little.

ION your way" shouted the lady OF
the house. II amt got no wood to chop
There amt nothing you could do
around here
But, madam, there is, retorted
the awayfarer with dignity. II could
give you few lessons in grammar. -
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
Nothina the Matter With his

Nothing the Matter With His Eyes.
Eyes, madam; we have books print
ed in raised letters for the blind, but
they are rather expensive"
ooh. but you misunderstood me. He
isn't blind; he's deaf. Haven't you
some books printed in the deaf and
dumb alphabet ?"-Chicago Tribune.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

It would be great benefit to the
nation If we could get big dose of
business experience in the United
States senate
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

For every man that the Lord makes
smart enough to help himself he
makes two who have to be helped
Old Gordon Graham.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

There are yet few United States
senators who have not been investi-
gated.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
In Glover.

Thank heaven, have home"
For your loved ones?"
mo, to mortgage for an automo-
bile Baltimore American
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
iowa Press Comment.

Cedar Rapids Republican: There Is
room for an independent minded man,
one who will do what he believes is
right regardless of consequences. Our
experience has been that such men al
ways succeed. Mr.. Kenyon is still
young enough to face about. We are
expecting more from him that he has
been giving us. The possibilities are
all before him and We all want to see
him make good.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

When the lion and the lamb lie
down together,a philosopher observes.
the lamb isn't visible
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE,.
Getting UP In the World.
THAT fellow is making money hand
over fist"
"How is he doing it?'
Climbing circus trapeze. "-Balti-
more American.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

that will advertise Iowa as manu-
featuring state
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

1.-THE effect of the postoffice." says
the Iowa City Republican, seems to
be all right in the case Of Brother
Muse, of the Mason City Globe
Gazette. who is writing the best ma
tured editorials of any man in Iowa.
II the p. o. makes man SO happy in
two weeks. what will be the state of
mind as.- he pockets his months
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

"The course of true love never does
run smooth. J. j. Astor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

webster City Freeman-Tribune: The
Illinois Central railroad company is
winning deserved praise for its efforts
to impress upon employees the adyan-
tages of ponteness to patrons. The
management insists that courteous
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

Chairman Reeds Washington inter-
view reads like chautauqua speech.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15
Iowa Press Comment.

Waverly Independent: Very few
states are using more automobiles
than Iowa. 1t looks as if the time
would soon come when there will be
a motor car on most of the farms in
the state. The machines we are now
using are all manufactured outside the
state. Will this always be SO? The de
mand for automobiles will increase.
Iowa ought to manufacture the best
machines going. Iowa is not yet doing
business on business principles. We
ought to be able to buy Iowa-made ma.
chinery of all kinds. Our hogs ought to
be slaughtered in Iowa packing houses.
When we do this there will be more
prosperity among our farmers and all
our people than ever before.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

Iowa City Republican,: Joe Hovlik
an Oxford junction, Ia, boy. who has
been playing ball with Peoria in the
Three-I league has Deen sold to Com
iskey's White Sox for $4,000. Rails
ing boys like that is pretty near as
good as producing fancy short horns.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-08-15

FoReE1s WHAT HE SAID:
n 1909. at Knoxville. Iowa, IN q
.naech in answer to Congressman Can
non. Senator Cummins said:
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-01-25
RUR EZO ON EEET
And All Soreness and Burning win
Fade Away us II by Magic

Eco for the feet; nothing ike Il in
this wide world. It's a refined oint-
ment, this EGO that everybody is
talking. about. and when you rub itson
the feet it penetrates into the pores.
and quickly drives out the cause of
painful Inflammation.
Wells & Haymaker Co., the reliable
druggists, are selling whole lot of
Eco to people whoymust ;lave strong
feet that will support Vigorous
body.
Get Eco for weary, tender. burning
feet. Get 1t to take out the agony
from those painful corns and bunions.
Use this delightful refreshing ONT
ment for sunburn, eczema, rough or
itching skin, for chafing and after
shaving. A large jar for only IS cents.
Get it at Wells & Haymaker Co.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1911-01-25
RAIL ROAD
Is to Be Built from a Point
in Pennsylvania TO
Rivesville. al.

CHATGLEROI, Pa, Jan. 25-Bids
nave been opeaed here by the Mo-
nongahela railroad for the construc-
ton of thirty miles OF track between
Martin, Fayette county, Pa, and
Rivesville, W. Va, to connect with
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and
give the Monongahela valley "a new
route to Cincinnati, O., and the
West. 1t is expected the road will
be completed in year.
Arrangements will be made for
an Interchange of traffic with the
Baltimore & Ohio. The road Will
Iso through new section of tho
valley and it is expected to bring
about large developments. The Mo-
iaoHsahela is owned by the Pittshurg
& Lake Erie and the Pennsylvania
railroads. When the connections
are perfected at Riyesville, the val
LEY will have an entirely new outlet
for the east and west, and the Balti-
more and Ohio will also gain access
to the valley, The route has al
ready peen surveyed. One apecifica-
ton in the contract is that all con-
crese work must be completed by
,ostdher 10, 1911
Another Improvement of note IS
the work about to hegin on nine
mile connection between Fayette
City and D.okerson Run, Pa, by the
Pittsbt'rg 6 Lake Erie railroad. THIS
route will connect the Pittscourg &
Lake Erie and the Western Mary
land. and give the former new
and shorter route to the southern
.seaboard.