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Mexico Missouri message., 1912-10-31
The Very Best

Material goes into the construc
ton of the Estate Oak. Each door
mill ground; will hold water
they are splendid fire keepers.
Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-10-31
The Single Tax.
Rrrh Hill, Mo-, Oct. 2 1912.

/ PRINT inc same.
/ Since carly in the campaign the
Equitable Taxation League,
(Which is anything but equitable)
has been sending me literature
supporting the Single Tax. l
have studied their arguments
pretty thoroughly and find most
of them to be merely a con-
glomcration of figures and words
calculated to confuse the common
voter into thinking that those
men know something he does not
know.
They oppose the poll tax, say
ing it is relic of barbarous times,
that it is taxing a man for his ex-
istancc, since he receives nothing
whatever in return for that mon
cy. That is all tommy-rot. In
the first place we have the public
roads, the use of which is free TO
every person That is what the
poll tax is supposed TO be paid
for, but there is another cause for
the poll tax. Our laws, or rather
our government, protects the per-
Sonal rights Of every man and his
family whether they have proper
ty or not and it is only right that
each man should pay a small tax
For that protection. Therefore
the Justice Of the poll tax. Some
may ask, then why not tax old
men and cripplcS as well as sound
men? But the primitive law
which said "Thn strong shall pro-
tect the weak, " answers that
question.
Now as to the taxation Of prop.
crty: The League has recently
sent out tables partially compiled
from The fax books of Wright and
Pcttis counties purporting to
show just what each man s taxes
are and what the same mcn's
taxes would be under the pro-
. posed amendment, from which it
would appear that the farmers
taxes would not be greatly in
creased.
claim that parts of those
tables are founded ON SupposIuon
and cannot be verified until the
amendment is put in actual OPP
Grafton.
But no matter whether their
figures are right or not, no matter
whether it increases or decreases
my taxes or yours, there still re-
mains the all important question
of common justice, the question
of right and wrong Our Single
Takers say nothing about the
very rich who have their wealth
all or nearly all in personal prop
orty. Their table does show one
man in Wright county who now
pays $3.50 but who under the
Single Tax would pay only rs cts.
He owns Onc-half acre of land.
The balance is personal property.
Now our government not only
Gives MS personal protection but
It also gives property protection
10 those who have property, and
the more property we have and
the more business we do the more
that protection is worth 10 rs and
the more We should be tavcd for
the support of the 60, .....rnot
/. which gives rs that protection.
And If matters not i'm what form
we hold our property, whether it
. real estate or personal proper
. ty, Of whatever description IFS
value is measured by the same
standard, viz: the "American
Dollar.
The single tax would be class
legislation, unjust discrimination.
. q woaIi allow some OF our very
"raItairst people to reap the ben
ofis Of American citizenship with
ont helping to support the gov.
Icrnmcnt And because of their
vast property interests they are
Tie ones who receive the greatest
benefits. It would be like making
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-10-31

Dolly Warden Chocolates at
Wren S Pharmacy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-10-31

Il. ". VIM is suing the c. & A..
railroad for $3.50 alleged damages
to shipment of live stock.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-10-31
The Queen

Sheet Iron heating stove is de
signed for quick firing; keeps fire
and is dandy cheap wood stove.
We have them from 800 tc
800.
Ferris & Cauthorn.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-10-31

All the leading Face Powders
at Wren's Pharmacy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-10-31

Combs and Brushes al Wreu's
pharmacy.
Mexico Missouri message., 1912-10-31

Ferris & Cauthorn.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
| COOKING FOR
MISSING 50 N
MARSHALL RAY SEEKING BOY
WHOM HE HAS NOT SEEN
FOR THIRTY YEARS..

Information that will lead him to
his son, Ellridge Wellington Ray whom
he has not seen for the past thirty
years, is now the great desire of Mar
shall Ray, an old soldier of the Kansas
National Soldiers home. In Letter to
the Courier Mr.. Ray states that the
last time he saw his boy was in the
year Of 1881 when he was lad OF
seven years. Soon after his leaving
Ottumwa, his wife left and Mr.. Ray
states she remarked. HIS has
not the slightest knowledge as to the
of his son. Mr.. Ray asks
that anyone having any information
that might possibly~lead him to his
son, to communicate with him at the
Kansas old soldiers home. He be-
lieves that some of the older residents
of Ottumwa may know where his son
may have resided during the past
thirty years If they are not aware of
his whereabouts now.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
LIBERTYVlLLE.

Colony lodge No. 2S2 Knights OF
Pythias celebrated it's 21st anniversary
Monday evening in most fitting man
ner. Grand Chancellor Louis A. Uiweke
of Cherokee and John H. Merckens,
grand keepr Of records and seal of
Fairfield were among the prominent Of
ficials of the order who helped this
lodge celebrate the occasion. An ele-
CANT supper was served at the hotel.
DR.. S. K. Davis acted as POSTMASTER
of the evening. Frank Sullivan of Fair
field. charter member, read very
interesting paper on The Ups and
Downs of Colony Lodge the Past
Twenty-one Years" Rev. Russell spoke
Of the relations between the church
and the lodge. Addresses were also
made by the grand chancellor, grand
keep of records and seal and DR.. r. B.
Stephenson. ..s
Grant Johnson and Miss Mary An
derson of near here were married on
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the
Methodist aprsonage in Fairfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson are both well
known young people and their many
friends wish them a long and happy
life. They will reside on farm near
Birmingham. .@ n
Ed Stever and Miss Lillia Brown
were united in marriage Wednesday
evening at the home of the brides
sister Mrs. Geo. Ken in the presence of
forty relatives and friends. Rev. r. =.
Russell pronounced the ceremony
which joined these young people. Aft
err congratulations a wedding supper
was served. Mr.. and Mrs. Stever will
reside on the Roy Glotfelty farm south
of here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22

for several days visiting at the hom
Of her parents Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F.
Lyttle has returned to her home at
Cedar Rapids
G. A. Merrill who was visiting last
week at Rolfe. Ia, returned Monday
He reports two feet of snow in that
section of Iowa.
Mrs. Eta Porter Of Hawkeye, Ia. lis
a guest this week at the home of DR..
and Mrs. G. F. Schug. -..
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Yates of Cedar
Rapids are here visiting this week at
the home of the formers parents and
other relatives. 4. T..
George Teggatz who has been here
for several weeks visiting at the home
of his mother, left Thursday for his
home at Reynolds, n. D.
4 Thomas Donahue Of HolbrOok, Ia, is
here for few days visit with various
friends. ~
Henry Timm of Green township was
up Wednesday transacting business at
the bank and visiting friends.
Postmaster H. f. Hull left Wednes-
day for Chicago on business with the
local 1912 chautauqua. He will also
visit day with relatives. ge
Joseph Hanson is away for a few
days visit with his son Father Han
son Of Dunlap, la. =.
Miss Emma Blythe, student at the S.
U. I. Of Iowa City, who has been here
for a few days visit with her parents
and other relatives has returned and
resumed her studies.
Ralph Jones and sister Ruth who
have been visiting with a sister at Wa
terloo have returned.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
AG ENCY.

Thursday, Washington's birthday,
the post office will be open from to
10 a. m. The rural carriers will not
make their trips that day.
1t has been the custom for some
time for the men Of the lodge to enter
tain their wives and lady friends and
in return for the ladies to entertain
the men.
The members of the A. F.. and A. M.
are representative of the best citizens.
most Of whom are members of the
churches of the town. Such gatherings
as the one held last Wednesday even
ing have 4 tendency to bring people
closed together in social way.
Quite an interest at present is
manifested among the women and
the members Of the lodge to organize
an Eastern Star lodge. which is said t.
be a very fine degree. 1t is to be hoped
the organization will be perfected.
Rev. C! 8. Hankins Of Hedrick at
tended Mrs. Richards funeral here
Saturday.
Chas. Humphrey of Des Moines who
was called here on account of the SER
ious illness of his mother returned to
his home Monday.
The annual supper was given to the
members of the Olive Branch lodge of
the Al F. and A. NJ. by the wives of the
members of the lodge. There were
about sixty present to partake of a
bounteous feast, such as the ladies OF
Agency can prepare.
Mrs. Punphrey is slowly improving.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
WILLIAMSBURG,

George Klein and r. w. Pugh left on
after their real estate interests. e.
b. f. Hakes and A. H. Evans Of the
Williamsburg Savings bank attend the
convention of bankers In Ottumwa on
Monday. .. .--r .. 49,,
Mr. and Mrs. Will Keaney of OF
tumwa are here this week visiting at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Riley.
Henry Achenbach and, family left
this week for their new home at Blue
Earth, Mo.
Leo. NJ. Kenney of Cheyenne, Wyo,
arrived Thursday and will remain
here for few days visit with his
brother John. sister Miss Julai and
other relatives and friends.
Albert Willie who has been here for
several weeks attending to some bust
ness interests, has returned to his
home at Sterling, Nebr.
Mrs. G. H. Leasure and Miss Anna
Hall are in Chicago this week on bust
ness in connection with their store in
terests.
Died. Monday afternoon, at the home
Mrs. Pauline Stelter The funeral
services were held at the NJ. E. church
Wednesday and were conducted by
Rev. G. e. Baumgarten: Interment in
Oak Hill cemetery.
Albert Radn Of Hilton was in town
Tuesday on business and visiting with
friends.
David Roberts left Wednesday to at
tend a county meeting of township
trustees and highway supervisors at
Marengo. He reports an enthusiastic
meeting and all favorable to road i'm
provement.
Mrs. II. L. Erwin who has been here
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
SIGOURN EY.

Peter Engldinger from Iowa City
came in Wednesday morning to spend
the week here looking after business
affairs.
John Ritzinger a former resident of
this place but now residing at Water
loo was in Sigourney Tuesday renew
ing old acquaintance.
A. F. Bridger of Richland was in the
CITY Wednesday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs G. NJ. PAUL from
What Cheer spent the day on Tuesday
at the at the home of the formers
brother w. G. Paul.
On Friday Mrs. B. F. Carroll, wife
of Governor Carroll delivered lecture
at the Baptist church. Her subject was
Social Purity" After the lecture an
informal reception was rendered her
at the church parlors.
Ruben H. Able and Miss Linnie
Raben were married at the NJ. E. par
Wednesday, Rev. b. F. Tucker
Both these young people
come from the south part of the coun.
ty where they are well and favorably
known. They will make their future
home on farm in Benton township.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
ALBA.

Miss Kate Logan, county superin-
tendent( of Cherokee county is the
guest of County superintendent Myrta
Harlow. Miss Logan is president of the
county superintendent division of the
S. r. A.5a . Is ~
Rev. w. H. Neil addressed the IN
dertakers Of the sixth district in con-
vention yesterday morning. (
The Washington building was
closed Thursday for the purpose of
putting in more radiation. Several of
the teachers have taken advantage Of
the enforced vacation to visit out Of
the city. W.. 80"
Pierce Joplin, turnkey at the county
Jail went to Oskaloosa yesterday on
business.
Henry Judson Of Lockman was at
Abba on business Thursday.
Mrs. Geo. Scott of Hiteman was an
Abba visitor yesterday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22
EXAMINATION
IN EIGHTH GRADE
PUPILS OF RURAL SCHOOLS BE-
ING GIVEN QUIZ At COURT &
HOUSE TODAY.

The eighth grade examinations for
the pupils of the rural schools Of Wa
pello county was begun here today
when some sixty pupils assembled in
the office of County Superintendent
Elizabeth Burgess in the court house.
All of the townships are not respre-
scented but among those that have rep
resentatiYes in the examination are:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-02-22

lSloi vi
The pupils from Washington town
ship were given the privilege of taking
the examination in Eldon instead Of
coming to Ottumwa. and some availed
themselves of this concession. The ex-
animation began at a. m.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-09
Gibbons Knocks Out
eastman in Fourth

NEW YORK. Feb S--Mike Gibbons of
ST. Paul tonight knocked out Young Cash
man. a local weiterweight in the fourth
round OF q bout at the Empire Athletic
club.
The fight was to have been ten-round
affair. The knockout came after one
minutes boxing In the fourth round. and
was caused by right swing 10 the jaw,
Previously the westerner had sent Cash
man to the canvas for count Of eight
with a left 10 the face.
Cashman was a punching bag for Glib
bons after the first round. in which he
was the aggressor. Gibbons started to
work in the second and with hard lefts
and rights to face and head brought
blood freely from Csshman's nose. He re-
pssted this in the third and had Cash
man so badly off that the bell alone saved
him from knockout.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-09
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE.
ARE SUFFERING HERE NOW
Many Statements that Ring with
Sincerity Are Being Made.
IN CITIES SERIOUS
Fred Dawes Talks interestingly ON
Subject Affecting Public and
Gives Details of Strange
Experience.

One sensational statement after an
other is being made In connection with
''Tons Vita" the new tonic that Is ac-
compllshing such remarkable results in
Omaha. Mr.. Fred Dawes of Florence.
Neb,. and well known in Omaha, had this
to say recently:
MY wife has not been a well woman
for long time. Her whole sytem seemed
run down and debnitated. She could not
sleep at night and would feel In the
morning as fstigued as she did upon
going 10 bed at night. She seldom had
good appetite. Sometimes she would
almost force herself TO eat. and as re-
suit. would suffer misery for hours after
ward. Her nervous system seemed all
dlsordered and her stomach bothered her
continually. | had procured for her every
remedy ! ever heard OF and many ply
sicians treated her. without permanent
results.
Il heard Of iona Vita and went TO
Omaha and secured a treatment for her.
She improved from the first dose and
now she feels better than she has for
years. Tona Vita Is certainly making a
and sleep like she hasn't In years. Her
whole system has been built up and she
feels twenty years younger This In
certainly a wonderful tonic"
''Tona Vita" is now being introduced
In Omaha by specialists who can be found
each day between the hours OF Q. m.
and 6 p. m. at Brandeis Drug depart
ment. sixteenth and Douglas streets.
south side, main floor
"A tired. dragging feeling OF the
body. q sluggish mind and dull memory.
depression Of spirits. nervousness, stom-
ach trouble. weak back, cold feet. head
aches and bowel troubles are among the
numerous symptoms OF a condition from
which thousands are suffering here In
Omaha" said one OF these specialists
yesterday afternoon. This nervous, de-
bilitated condition" continued he. 'fs
more common In the large cities ON ae-
count Of the terrific strain OF modern
life. Experience has taught US that IS
per cent OF all chronic III health Is
caused BY this condition. Stomach
trouble. constipation. kidney and liver
troubles, bad blood. nervousness. head
ache. dizziness. and even rheumatism,
can be traced to nervous debility,
"'Tona Vita win remove this condl-
ton. Thousands are now using our
tonic In Omaha and In each and every
case the results are surprising. We are
receiving scores Of testimonials from
those who have been benefited by tho
tonic. These testimonials come from
men and women OF unquestioned honesty
and integrity. who feel grateful as a
result Of having found q permanent
source Of benefit."-Adv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-09
INQUIRY into MONEY TRUST
Democrats Instruct House Com
mittees to Make Investigation.
SPECIAL PROBE VOTED DOWN
Majority Leader Asserts Integrity
of House Mast De Guarded
Against Interference-RoIl
Call Made Public.
SPECIAL PROBE VOTED D0wl

WASHINGTON. Feb. s--An investiEa-
tion Of the money trust was ordered
by the democrats OF the house In caucus
tonight after the Henry plan for spe-
cial COMMITTEES had been defeated, lis TO
ing committees Of the house on banking
and currency, judiciary. interstate COM
merco and elections 10 proceed with the
inquiry.
The democrats adopted the plan offered
by Representative Underwood. the ma
jority leader, as a substitute for the spe-
cial investigating committee asked for
In the resolution submitted by Repre-
sentative Henry Of Texas.
Sharp criticism of william ]. Bryan
for his inputations that the banking and
currency committee Of the house leaned
toward the financial Interests, and tho
passage OF a resolution expressing conf
dence In that committee characterized
the debate.
A roll call, enforced under a new code,
was made public after the CAUCUS. Among
those who supported the Underwood reso-
luton were Speaker Clark, Chairman
Fitzgerald Of the appropriations commit
tee. Clayton OF the judiciary committee.
AdamsoR Of the interstate commerce
committee. Pujo Of the banking and cur
rency committee and members Of those
committees. The Henry resolution was
supported by Representatives James Of
Kentucky. Burleston Of Texas, chairman
OF the caucus. Stanley Of Kentucky. Moss
OF indiana. Riley Of Illinois and the
Bryan democrats OF the house.
The caucus was the llveliest the demo-
Gratis have had in years and certainly
the most spirited since the party has been
In control Of the house.
From the beginning there was fight
between the Bryan and the snti-Bryan
democrats.
Chairman Henry. in urging the appoint
ment Of a special COMMITTEES to investi-
gate the money trust" made vehe-
ment appeal for the adoption OF his plan.
Mr.. Henry denied he was inspired by
Mr.. Bryan to demand a special commit
tee. He emphasized the influence Of the
money trust over the capital Of corpora
tons. railroads and banks and It's in
fiuenee in national elections and In Iegis-
iatioR.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-09
LIBERAL NUMBER OF HOGS
BEING SENT TO MARKET

CINCINNATI. O.. Feb. &-(special
Price Current says the num-
Der OF hogs marketed has been lessened
but is liberal and continues much In
excess Of the movement a year ago.
Total western packing reached $4,000
hogs, compared with 7s5eo the preceding
week. and s7aooa hogs two weeks ago.
For the corresponding time last year
the number was 5000 and two years
ago was 4eooOo. From November the
total number was s.7lb.ooo against 10000
q year ago-an increase Of ASSOC hogs.
Quality has been well maintained and
Is generally good. Prominent places
compare as follows from November / to
February ::
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-09
Nebraska.
WILL NOT LAST.
SARpY COUNTY.

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and 81 miles Of Papillion. y valley land.
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II you want the very best improved and
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Let me show you the goods. Bring wife
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-09
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-09
REAL ESTATE
FARMS a RANCH LANDS FOR SALE
British Columbia.

VIII buy for anyone British Column
bia Farm Lands on uncompleted Grand
Trunk without commission excepting per-
centage Of profits. Large returns GER
tain. Frank Crawford, 3lS Homer Street.
Vancouver or Omaha.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-09
$500
Buv Direct From Owner.

Good ffFe-room house. having gas and
complete hath: within walking distance
OF postoffIee- Lot SKIS. and a fine place
TO raise chickens. North part Of city.
phnne Webster asa after ,. N
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-02-09
California.
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DON'T WAIT YEAHS. .
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railroad fares. not exceeding $500. will
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pop). References: Amy bank OF Chico.
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