davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-08

the dikes, the roots keep tho waters
from washing the earth away. Canals
cross almost every part Of the coun'
try. Some OF the larger canals are
for boats and barges; some are to
drain the land, and others take place
of fences. In winter, when the canals
are frozen men, women and children
go about on skates.
The people of Holland are called
Dutch. The Dutch are noted for there
cheese.
Opal Locke, Age 10.
Hedrick, Ia, Route No. 6.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-08
SEVEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS

1 Use one side of the paper only
2 write neatly and legibly, using
nix or a sharp lead pencil.
2 Always sign your name in full,
Ind state your age.
4. Number your pages.
5. Do not copy stories or poetry
md send us as your own work.
g.. Always state choice OF prize
On a separate piece OF paper, with
name and address In full.
Z. Address the envelope to Editor.
Courier Junior, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-08
WILDA ATTENDED A PICNIC.

Dear Juniors:
AS I have not written for some time
I will now try and write.
Our school closed June is. We had a
picnic June and a program the next
day.
/ received my prize. I think it is
very nice. wish to thank Maude Skir-
vim and Marie Utterback for their
nice cards. l will answer them soon.
went down to Omaha last month.
I would like to exchange cards with
some more Of the Juniors, I will an
swer all cards received.
Vida Conger, age IA,
Lyons, Nebr, r. 4.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-08
LEO HAS TWO SISTERS AND ONE.
BROTHER.

Dear Juniors: ~.
This is the first time have ever
written TO the Courier Junior. I have
two sisters and one brother. Their
names are Cecil, Carl and Lloyd. Cecil
is seven years old, Pearl Is nineteen
and Lloyd Is twenty. take music
lessons. Ny teachers name Is Mrs.
Cora Davis. Ny papa's name is VIII
liam Harrison Cundift. My mammals
name Is Mary Cundin.
Leo Cundiff. age 10,
Republic, Kans., r. l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-08
CHESTER HAS A VARIETY OF
PETS.

Dear Editor:
AS have never written to the Cour-
Ter Junior before I though l would
write. live on farm of 90 acres.
For pets I have two lambs, cat dog
two pigeons and 80 ducks.
We have horses and one little
mule. hogs, 20 sheep, 6 cows and 5
calves.
We are going to have new school
house. I so to Germany school. I am IN
the 9Th grade.
We will have lots of fruit this year.
Chester Shore,
----- Russell, Ia, r. No. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-08
THE COURIER JUNIOR
Published by
TIE COURIER PRINTING CO.,
oTTUMWA, IOWA.
MATILDA DEVEREAUx,
EDITOR.
any FUNNIEST EXPERIENCE"

Dear Juniors.-We think that stories
on the above subject would make an
interesting contest. You know all OF
ma have had some funny experiences
or know of something funny that has
happened to some member OF our
Family or to a friend. This contest
"My Funniest Experience" will open
today and close Monday, July II. :,
Select your prize from among the
following articles: A fan, souvenir
spoon or book.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-08
ALICE A LITTLE GIRL WITH

Miss Retta Ruke,
Pennington, Iowa.
Dear Junior Friend:
have never written to the Junior
page before
like 20 read the Junior page.
like to see SO many getting prizes.
would like to get a prize too.
would like to exchange post cards
with you.
Alice Davidson. age IL,
Drakesville, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-08
THE NETHERLANDS.

Netherlands means "lowlands." This
state is also called Holland. Years ago
the sea covered large part or the
country, but the people bullt dlkes.
or walls of earth, into 1T SO as to shut
in a shallow part. When the dlkes
were finished the water was pumped
out by wind mills. In a short time
the ground was ready to be ploWed
and sown with grain. After the dlkes
are done trees are planted on top OF
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-08
Your pupils.
THE TELEGRAPH BOY.

Frank (W.) lived at his uncle's in
Buffalo, N. Y, and he wanted to go to
New York City which was long way
from Buffalo. When he got to New
York he went to a hotel where he
got his room and BOARD for forty-two
cents a week. Then he started news
paper stand and made lots of money.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1911-07-08
MAUDE HAS BEEN VISITING HER
SISTER.

Dear Juniors: 4
1t has been some time since read
a letter Of mine in the Junior SO
thought I would write today and send
in the ballot for the name of the prize
winner.
Well, how are yo: all? hope yoa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
Calls for Information.
America in Japan.
From the Atlantic.

In japanese hearts America IS by far
the most favored nation OF earth They
regard 1t as their mother country, even
as We are at last coming to regard Eng
land. 1t is in truth the mother OF their
modern life. Commodore Perry today is
enrolled among their national saints, the
Fourth of July is observed as one Of the
chief festivals Of the year. and the name
of George Wasnin ston appeals &c the
youth Of the land as does no other rame
In all history. Wholly inexpiicah'a ro all
American residents in the country IS the
ever recurring war talk in the United
States. as evidenced by the fact that in
variably they have had 10 await the ar
rival of the western papers in order to
get any war news. When it is further
added that the Japanese government, in
stead Of being the pack OF fools which it
would be IL it cherished any design of
attacking America, is not only one of the
most level-headed governing bodies in the
world. but is intensely aware of the
power OF our nation and the value of it's
friendship, it would seem to be high time
that this senseless DOGGY of possible war
between the two countries should be
given final burial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08

day before, had assembled at a base ball
park, when the game was postponed on
account of rain. Disappointed, but in an
orderly manner they filed out. each ac-
ceptfng without expressed blame for any
one the refund of their gate money. The
same crowd would cry out in righteous
indignation against the attempted racing
of an obviously sick horse; many OF them
would climb a tall pole or tree TO rescue
frightened. helpless kitten. But when
they are. bent on seeing an aviator in
flight these same people seem to lose the
last atom of compassion: and after he
reaches earth, bleeding mass. lose all
sense of shame in an orgy of frenzy to
secure a collar button or fragment OF
his clothes None bN barbarians would
ravage even u foe fallen in battle thus.
Just what are the psychological forces
that produce these diSsracefui cyclones
of inhumanity is hard to explain. but as
the officer of the Law does not hesitate
to use force to save the life of a would
be suicide, so some legal power will be
required to protect an airman from him.
self if this condition continues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
Airmen's Greatest Fear.
Popular Mechanics Magazine.

From Popular Mechanics Magazine.
One would hesitate to use the WORD
"cowardly'' In connection with the oper-
alton of an aeroplane. At the present
progress OF the art every flight is at
tended with peril and every air1nan knows
it. But the man who has kept his head
and nerve In moments of great danger,
thousands of feet in air, loses his back bone
and finds himself Unable to face the ridi-
cule of an unreasonable crowd who have
paid their admission and insist on their
pound of flesh. How often, unfortu-
nately, the past season have these mod
erp Shylocks Won their case \ number
of deaths have been inquest ionabiy due
to the aviator going mp to appease the
clalmor of relentless mob, when he
knew he was going to almost certain
death. The same men and women. the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
GOES DOWN THE RIVER
ON NEW M|CKLE CLUE
Police Officials Not Confident
Detective Baur's Trip Will
Be Fruitful.

The latest clue in the Micklc murder
mystery has led Detective Frank Baur to
Colonial Beach. Va. What information
the police received from down the river
Inspector Boardman would not divulge
today.
I'm afraid" he said, that it will be
like many other clues We have received
Detective Baur is expected 10 return
tomorrow morning.
Bennett Improves Gradually.
Norris Bennett. the Cedar Heights
grocer who was assaulted and robbed. it
is charged, by James Smith, the Micllle
murder suspect is gradually improving.
1t was stated at the Casualty Hospital
today that he may be able to return home
in q few weeks.
Capt Daley, in command of the ninth
police precinct and Segt. Mccormack,
who has labored on the Bennett and
Nickle cases, called at the office OF
United States Attorney Wilson today I"
lay before his assistants the testimony
they will be able to produce in the Ben
nett case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
INDIANS NAME ADAMS
THEIR GRAND SACHEM
Hereditary Chieftain of Della
wares Heads North Ameri-
can Brotherhood.

Richard c. Adams, hereditary chieftain
OF the Delawares, who was elected grand
sachem Of the Brotherhood of North
American Indians yesterday afternoon,
presided at the session of that organiza-
ton In old Masonic Temple this after
noon at O'Clock. The session was an
executive one. only persons Of Indian
piood being admitted, and shortly before
II began Mr.. Adams announced that the
principal speaker of the occasion would
be representative Charles Carter of
Ckiahoina. Further work in perfecting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
George E. Miller Elected.

George 4. Miller. Washington CORE
spondent of the Detroit News. has been
elected member of the standing COM
mittee OF correspondents of the Capitol
press galleries TO I'LL the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Robert Simpson,
formerly Washington correspondent OF
the Pittsburgh Gazette-Times, who has
returned to the home office of his paper.
MI. Miller received 80 votes out of to-
tal Of 80 cast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
DISTRICT NEEDS REPORT
IN PRESIDENTS HANDS
Commissioner Rudolph Per-
sonaIIy Conveys 1t to the
White House.

The District Commissioners have com
pleted the supplemental report dealing
with legislation which, in their opinion is
most needed in the District, and the doc
ument Is now in the hands of President
Taft.
After working the greater part of yes
terday on the report. the District heads
completed 1t late in the afternoon, and
Commissioner Rudolph personally con-
veyed it to the White House.
None OF the Commissioners today would
discuss the recommendations it contains.
other than to say that certain improve
ments. recommended in their annual re-
port to Congress. had been elaborated
upon. 1t is expected that President Taft
Will make use Of the report in preparing a
special message on reforms needed in the
District which he contemplates transmit
ting to Congress.
Calls for Information.
President Taft sent for Commissioners
Rudolph Wednesday morning and re-
quested that he be given additional in
formation concerning certain recommen-
datlons contained in the Commissioners
reports. The heads of the departments of
the local government were Immediately
instructed by the Commissioners to pre-
pare the Information. Yesterday the Dis
trict heads went over the data submitted
and put it In shape for presentation to the
President.
In view of the effort made 10 submit
the supplemental report to President Taft
with as little Gelay as possible. the i'm
preston exists thGt the chief executive is
preparing to send to Congress his mccall
message on The District at an oariy dare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
SOLACE IS IN PORT;
DOCTOR IN COMMAND
First Naval Hospital Ship
Ever to Visit the Ma
tionaI Capital.

Not only is the Solace the first naval
hospital ship to visit this port, but she
is also the only vessel in the navy COM
msnded by a medical officer. There Is
but one such vessel in the navy at pres
ent and only a few in the other navies
of the world. The value of such floating
hospitals both in time of peace and in
war is now 30 generally recognized, how
ever. that before long there will be more
Of them.
The naval hospital ship Relief, which.
under command OF Surgeon c. F. Stokes.
now surgeon general of the United
States Navy. served with the battleship
feet during part of its cruise around the
world. is now considered unseaworthy.
She is tied up at Olonapo, Philippine ISL
ands. as station hospital and may new
er go to sea again.
That leaves the Soiace as the only
available hospital ship in the United
States Navy. The Solace. like the Re
lief, was originally built for the merchant
service and was the Creole of the Nor
gan line. since she purchased by the
Navy Department she has served AS hos
pitsl ship. n transport running be-
tween San Francisco and Manila and
again, since November, 1909, as a hospital
ship.
Size of the Solace.
Having been built for other purposes
there are lacking some important fea-
lures, which such a vessel should have
Her sine, displacement 800 tons. length
81 feet, beam ~ feet. draught ~ feet,
does not seem very great when compared
with battleship. now under construction,
OF 21.6CJ tons. She Is larger. however,
than the cruiser Chicago, the flagship of
the squadron of evolution of some twenty
years ago aud at that time the largest
completed vessel in the navy. She is pro-
vided with every facility for the recep-
ton and, treatment of patients and has
akeady more than demonstrated her
value as a naval auxiliary.
The Red Cross flag flying at the main
mast and the peculiar painting of the
ships sides-white with a green streak one
and a half meters in width and running
from bow to stern-attract attention and
frequently require the explanation that
they are provided as the distinguishing
marks of a government owned hospital
ship by the terms Of The Hague conven-
ton OF 1907. In the case of a hospital
ship fitted out by an individual OF society
the green band is replaced by one of red
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
Packages Being Returned.

Hundreds of letters and postal cards
ana large number of packages bearing
the seals on their address side arr, tod:,,
being returned To residents of Washing
ton who have failed to observe the rtilc,;
of the department.. The seals can be, used
on the reverse side of the letters aud
packages, the department has ruled
The sale OF the seals. which are for Tia,
be neIl5 - tie itdy Camp at 1itu and Tn
Shur streets for tubercular patients t..
going forward rapidly The cornnitf,.,
believes that half a million Will be sold
here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
When the Sleeper Awakes.

From Fiiegende Biaetter.
She-What did you mean by kissing me
when l was asleep In the hammock this
morning?
Hell only took one little one.
She - You didn't. l counted at least
seven before l woke.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
NO RED CROSS SEALS
ON THE ADDRESS SIDE
Postal Officials Trying to Pre-
vent Public From Making
Annoying Mistakes.

inc post office is making every effort 20
INFORM the thousands OF persons i'm was.-
ihston who are using the Red Cross
CHRISTMAS seals on their mail that tn,
seals must not be placed on the address
SIDE OF letters and packages l'nder
an order of the Postmaster General ali
letters and packages bearing the seals or
the address side are Immediately returned
TO the senderS, or il the senders' name
are not given they are sent to the deai
letter Office
Inc Postmaster General has also rulc,i
that the seals must not lac affixed to
packages or letters not intended 10 TIA
seated In such a manner that th.s seas
seal the packages and letters unless first
class postage is maid on them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
May GO to Chicago.

Both police officials are confident the
testimony they have: Will make a case
against Smith The belief is entertained
in police circles, however, that Smith will
be turned over to Chicago unless testi-
rnony sufficient to connect him with the
Mickle case is obtained.
No time has get been fixed for hear
ing in the Police Court IN the Bennett
case. = Is probable that Smith will not
3e taken t. court until Bennett is able
TO leave the hospital. and should the
prisoner be turned over to the Chicago
authorities there Will be 10 hearing given
him here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
The Humorous Sad.

From the Detroit Free Press.
One of the funniest sad things we
know. is to hear man much fhe worse
for liquor telling his friends how good
he is to his wife.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08

the organization of the brotherhood will
take up the remainder of the session.
After the election of Mr.. Adams as the
grand sachem. chiefs to be in charge of
the various lodges Of the organization
were chosen as follows: John Doherty
Alfred Smith. Sioux: William
Mason, Quinaults: Alexander Norris, Neg
Perces; Antonio Moose, Flatheads; Smo-
keen Waters, Cayuse, and Stephen
Waters, Yakima.
Hold Balance of Power.
At this meeting it was pointed out to
the Indians that with proper work the
Indians who hold the balance of power in
seventeen western states can change 1O4
votes in the electoral college and get fun
recognition from Congress in the matter
of being allowed many reforms which
they declared they need-especially in
the matter OF being allowed to handle
their own funds and not have one man
with 1000 In bank being allowed by
the Indian bureau to only have $25 a
month to live on
1.-The Indian office intinlates that he
would not work il he had full control of
his money!" it was suggested by out
slider at tire close of the meeting. and the
answer was, well, what of it? IT "A
man has that much money and does not
want to work no authority OF the gov
eminent should withhold his funds from
him in order that he may be compelled
to labor"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
Scaling the Peak.
From HaIper's Bazaar.

From Harper s BaAar.
knicker--Is that Boston girl frigid?
Bocker-I should say SO. When fellows
call ON her they tie themselves together
with ropes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
Weighed and Found Wanting.

Inc Customer Aren't you wasting a
5000 deal OF that steak in trimming IL?
The Eutcher-No. ma'am. weighed 1t
Arst.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08
On Theater Programs.

A cent for a seal, and seal ia every
thing sent is the motto of the young
women who have charge of the sain
Of the seals in the stores and govern
ment departments ON the PROGRAMS of
the National. Belasco aud ChaSe's the
aters pictures of the seals have been
placed in order to advertise them stu
further.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-08

Owner (feebly)-What happened to us?
Chauffeur-A telegraph pole ran into
ua sir; never seen such road hogs.-Puck.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-31

At the regular meeting OF Coal
Vile Lodge No. ~, /. o. o. f., II
was decided TO hold exercises on the
18th Of next month in fitting Ran
ner. celebrating the 9lst anniversary
Of the advent OF odd Fellowship.
Daniel Sommers, Joseph Jones aud
Samuel Clark were appointed COM
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-31
cEUB MEETING
Continued from page y

NNVhhlu'h mum lbNN -
the old grocery building for $500
per mouth. Boydens' offered three
roomsa above their drug store for
500 OOpot month. After some dis
cussi0n II was referred to the direc-
tors todecide ON the following Sat
urdaynight.
One Of the members made the
statement that he understood the
mail ging west was delayed at Echo
and fought the matter should be
looked Into. II was referred To- the
committee on railway and transport
alton,
The matter OF IA site for u new
school building came up aud by
motion II was the sense of the cluh
that the school be located ON the hill
east itho -. w. d NJ. Co.
Adjourned to the fourth Monday
m April.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-31

Mr. and Mrs. George wilde Of
Oakley, were county seat visitors
during the week.
MIR. and Mrs. W. W. Clun. of Salt
Lake. spent the latter part Of last
week here ON business.
g.. g.. Reddrn spent the fore part
Of the week at Roy visiting his son,
]. j. Reddon aud family.
For bargains In Childrcns' straw
Hats see NJ. r. Salmon. All sizes
and prices the lowest.
David Moore, postmaster of Castle
Rock, was ~ the county seat nu
business the fore part of the week.
MIR. and Mrs. +. NJ. Chester and
son Gerald returned to their HON,
in Salt Lake yesterday morning.
Mrs. Marian wilde left Monday
/ for Evanston where she will visit .
month or 50 with Mr.. and Mrs
Mills.
!
VIM. Archibald, fish and gnmt
commissioner for Summit county
was In the county seat on business
Tuesday.
W. l.. hall aud family have move,
down from Spring Hollow and ar
living In John Booths house on FRS
West street.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-31

Several coal mining men have
been In town tho past week and i'm
spected several properties. At pre-
sent there Is nothing for publication
but we have an IDEA that something
good is In store for the people Of
Coalvlllo.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-31

Geoigc Stockmau was In salt Lake
the forepart Of the week and inci-
IDENTIFY took in the big wrestling bout
while there.
FOR SALE-Oue hundred head
of ewes; also one ;. &. Brown Leg
horn rockcrcl pure bred.
Mills Bros. lloytsvillc.
The County Commissioners will
meet in regular session next Mon
day. Anyone having business with
them will act accordingly.
] Mr.. Olsen, the shoemaker, has re.
ceiyed another side Of sole leather
and Is prepared to do lirst-class sole
ing and half-soling at reasonable
/ prices.
A line s.pound baby boy arrived
at the home OF MIR. and Mrs. Geo.
II. Clun ON Tuesday. All concerned
doing nicely aud George is the hap
piest man In town
A sweet little baby girl arrived at
the home Of Mi. and Mrs. steve
Stones on the 22nd. The little one
was made welcome, and all concern
ed are doing nicely.
n. Y. Robinson was elected dele
gate aud j. q. Clark alternate To III,
grand lodge, at the regular meeting
Of Cuulville Lodge No. y, /. q. q
f., Tuesday evening.
! Mrs. George W. Edgington -
Idaho Fall, Ida, returned to he
home last sunday after visiting sew
eral days here with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. II. Smith.
MIR. and Mrs. Edward Rheims re
turned to their home In Salt LAX
3 On Sunday morning after visitin
here week the guest Of thoi
4, daughter, Mrs. Alex. Calderwood.
We would like our correspondent
to send In their copy next week ne
later than Tuesday ms we would lik
: to get the Paper out early and tai
In conference. Please remember
A benefit dance will be given MOI
day night at the Opera house by Il
Ward Amusement Comnittoe Il
Elder Morgan Reef. Everybody Il
vited and a good time guaranteed,
Julius Frankel, prominent me
chant Of Park City, and one of Il
principal stockholders Of the No
York Clothing company Of this cit
was here on business the forepart
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs. John &. Wilson are
visiting in Park CITY.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-31
Union Pacific
Standard Road of the West

has roadbed Of Sherman gravelsod rock practically
duess 1t also has fewer and lower grades than
other transcontincntal line
with rails Of oOpound steel this rondbed carefully tended
fashionable boulevard easy riding.
Of the why the Union Pacific Is the STANDARD
Road Of the West"
The people the West proud Of the Union Pacific Rail-
and IL proud Of the people It's territory who by
their corporation and support enable 10 to afford superior
service It's patrons.
For fares and all Information, call on address
J. w. CANTRAL, Agent.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1911-03-31

Don't forget the Academy dance
at the Opera House tonight