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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1912-08-17
A VeryGreat
Animal
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Nancy hugged the gray kitten
the boys.
"Cats are just as smart as dogs,
she declared.
''They are mott" said the boys
briefly.
Are too!' said Nancy, stamping
her small foot angrily and showing
the tip Of a little red tongue, I regret
to say.
"Why, Nancy" said William con-
descendingly, "all cats can do is to
catch mice, while dogs can hunt and
guard the house and-er-"
Bite" supplied Nancy sweetly.
"The other day saw your old Major
chase peddler out Of the yard, and
the man said he was going to-"
"Here come the twins" interrupted
peace-loving Richard; and, sure
enough, two merry children, mounted
on the shaggiest Of brown Shetland
ponies, came trott1ng across the
lawn.
eve heard Nancy and William
quarreling way down the street" they
shouted.
"Janet," said Nancy quickly, aren't
cats as smart as dogs?"
"Of course, Peter, you agree with
me-" said William confidently.
| Peter and Janet looked at each
other and then broke into peals Of de.
lighted laughter.
| isn't that funny, Peter?" gasped
Janet. Roly-poly Peter nodded, for he
was laughing SO hard that he was red
in the face
"Now, Nancy" begged Janet, do
stop scowling and listen. "You know
last year we had lawn party to help
the Floating Hospital. but this year
we are"
"Let me tell them," begged Peter
''we are going to have the biggest ami
NAL show on earth"
"Show them the BILL" commanded
Janet.
Peter proudly unrolled a large sheet
of paper while William read aloud:
tBIG ANIMAL SHOW TO HELP
THE BABIES!
SPLENDID PARADE!
TRAINED ANIMALS!
REFRESHMENTS FOR SALE!
ADMITTANCE WITH ANIMALS, 10c
ADMITTANCE WITHOUT ANIMALS!
| 20 CENlS.
COME ONE COME ALL!
TWIN ACRES FARM!
SATURDAY, TWO O'CLOCK!
"And mother says" laughed Janet
'tthat all of you are to come over Sat.
urday and spend the whole day And
the reason we laughed, Peggy, was be.
cause we want you to show your gray
kitten, and of course old Major will
have to do his tricks"
! William and Richard and Nancy
we're all laughing hard enough to suit
the happy-go-fucky twins.
"Mother said you three could In.
vite any one you liked" concluded
Peter, helping Janet politely on her
shaggy pony again. "You know we
want to make twenty-five dollars for
the babies if we can"
William and Richard and Nancy
waved merry goodbye while the
twins trotted away to tell more Of
their friends about the poor little ba-
bies who were cooped up in the hot
city all summer, and about the boat
that would take them down the hal-
Dor.
| All the children of Lancaster talked
about the Great Animal Show from
morning to night, but Nancy's active
little brain was busy on the problem
as to how she could prove the gray
kitten to be cleverer than wise old Ma
jor.
Everybody, even the great round
sun, wanted to help on the great
show, and the day was perfect. The
narade began sharply at 2 O'Clock
Wise old Major submitted to be put
on the back of Peters gentle, shaggy
Star, and proudly led the procession.
The rest of the dogs followed. They
were all on their best behavior, and
each tried to walk like a four-footed
gentleman. Nevertheless, they were
all led by chains for the peace Of mind
of the cat section which came direct.
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pELoRue HAS MANY PETS.

Dear Junior:
As mover had written before I
thought I would write. For pets have
a dog. two cats and four kittens. I
spent the Fourth Of July at my grand
pas had ice cream and lemonade. l
70 to school and Sunday school and
soon will be II years old. at
Delorus Bell Barnes, age IL,
Anabel, Mo-, r. r. No. 1,
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had never met, helped to spoil some
of the good times we could have had
if we had been more acquainted with
each other. We were sorry that the
editor could not be with US; although
we knew that she couldn't.
From your Junior,
FL Vida Wahle, age IA.
918 East Williams St., city.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1912-08-17
IRIS LIVES IN MISSOURI.

Dear Editor:
I thought would write. go to Sun
day school and school. We live IN
Macon county. have two little calves
and one little mule. My birthday was
the goth Of July. went to Anabel yes
terday. I have three little chickens.
Iris Arvilla Davis, age 8,
Anabel, No. r. No. l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1912-08-17
JOHN BROWN GAYLORD's TEACH.
En-

Dear juniors:
AS have never written to the Cour-
Ter Junior thought would write
am a boy twelve years old and go
to the Troy school.
have two sisters and three brothers.
I like to go to school and have gone
every day this term.
MY teachers name is John Brown
and like him for teacher very much.
Gaylord Archer,
Troy, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1912-08-17
SEVEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS

/. Use one side OF the paper onls
3. write neatly and legibly, uslns
ink or sharp lead pencil. -,
3. Always sign your name III 1ul
and state your age
4. Number your pages.
Do not copy stories or poetry
and send us as your own work.
6. Always state choice OF prize
on a separate piece of paper, WIZ
name and address in full.
4. Address the enevelope to Ed1tol
Courier Junior, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1912-08-17
WHEN SCHOOL BEGINS AGAIN.

Dear Editor:
My school begins the first Monday in
September. 1 will be glad because ]
like to go to school. I want to work
hard and faithful. and l am going in
all Of the large books.
My sister is thirteen and she is 60
ing to go to high school next term. Ny
teachers name is Miss Dorothy Bowen
Ruth Ragan, age 10,
Charlton, Ia, r. No. 6.
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STILL SEND POST CARDS.

We want the Juniors to continue to
write letters to the Junior and to eacn
nther through the Junior page we
have some splendid stories today: we
will send out post caros 70 a. 'ns -.
writer's, whenever their let'eis -
stories appear.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1912-08-17

was up to Uncle Johns and Aunt
Cors's Sunday. We all went but DAISY
and Blanche. We had fine time, We
had Ice cream in the evening.
Rollo Dunning, age 9.
Agency Ia "
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1912-08-17

hound race on Friday for anything,
and then we expected to 80 up on the
sandbar and wade.
Then we had popcorn, fudge and
marchmallows to toast, an organ for
the night, q croquet set, volley ball,
q baseball and bat, tennis court and
a council five.
Then Saturday came and we packed,
looked for the last time at the cliffs,
the big hill the narrow path and the
row boats, and went home.
Albertina Park, age IA.
1916 North Elm street, Ottumwa, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1912-08-17
ROLLo WANTS HIS COUSINS Tc
VISIT HIM.

To William and Wilda Lester,
557 Lillian ST.,
South Ottumwa, Iowa.
Dear Cousins:
I will write you a few lines through
the Junior page. am fine and dandy.
Why don't you come down and see me?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1912-08-17

These stories didn't satisfy me. SO
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1912-08-17
Stories and Letters.

UNCLE IkE's STORIES (coNcLUD.
ED)-BY NORMA DANIELS. :.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier., 1912-08-17
PAULINE LIKES HER NEW HOME.

Box 1s, Bloomfield, la.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-09-29

Knight Joseph A. Mudd presiding. and
large attendance of members present.
The council has decided to Organize q
bowling league similar to the leagues al
ready in existence In the other councils.
The grand knight has appointed q COM
mittee to make the necessary arrange
ments for the organization Of league.
which will enter into competition with
the leagues already organized.
The chapter 10 also arranging the de-
tails for the celebration OF Discovery Day.
which 10 to be held this year In one Of
the theaters on Sunday evening. October
Is, at which 1t is expected actresses will
be delivered by several noted speakers.
Grand Knight Charles W. barr Pre-
sided at a largely attended meeting of
Keane Council on Thursday evening. at
which much council business was trans
acted.
The annual election of officers for Car
roll Council for the year beginning No
vember will take place on Tuesday
evening. and that OF spalding Council on
Thursday evening.
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Underpnid Tcachers-

From the New York Evening Post
Our American school teachers fire.
quently have a habit of thinking them
selves much abused and underpaId. But
to teachers abroad the position of our
public school educators often seems
ideal. Just now the facts about the
great suffering among teachers in Aus
tria have again come to light in an ef-
fort TO do something 10 bring about an
amelioration of their condition. One OF
them who writes to the Frankfurter
Zeitung says that in most teachers fam
lilies the wolf never leaves the door.
There is not only genuine suffering. but
often destitution, for in many families
the income does not amount to 10 cents
per head per day. AS a result, the
teachers are driven to every sort of ex-
pedient, out of hours ard in vacations.
in order TO keep body and soul together.
even taking up the most humiliating
pursuits.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-09-29

Arnold Chapter. delivered q powerful and
most inspiring address on the national
scope Of the d. A. r. work. which gave
the guests q broad viewpoint Of woman's
achievements in varied avenues of D. A.
r. interests.
Then the newly elected and able editor
Of the D. A R. magazine. Miss z. Dem
niston. formerly Of Pittsburg. told in an
interesting manner OF the proposed
changes and improvements for the maya
zine.
Two guests from Canada were Miss
Westray and Miss Miriam Blinn. Miss
Phyllis Stewart gave several appropri-
ate and enjoyable musical selections.
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K.O.T.M. CALENDAR

September 1-National Tent. No. I. Old Masonic
Temple; Mount Vernon Tent No. 4. N9theasi
Temple. Twelfth and n Streets Northeast: Ana
costa Tent No Z, Masonic Hall, Anacnstia
October l-Bnghtwood Tent, No g. Mancabe<
Hail. Georgia Avenue and Longfellow Street, initia
ton by degrees team.
October 5-Geayetosn Tent. No 6. Odd Fellow,
Hall Thirty,hrst Street. sou.sw,rnins. initiation
Temple. foot Of Seventh Street; Metropolitan
Tent, No. Il Pythian Temple.
On Friday might. September %. George
town Tent. No. 6. decided to move into
Odd Fellows Hall, In Thirty-hrst Street,
just south Of NJ. in Georgetown. where
next Thursday night they will hold a
housewarming and Initiate several can
didates by the degree team, at which
large attendance is expected.
Last Monday night National Tent. No.
/, perfected its arrangements for La
dies Night" on October q. at which
time a reuniting of the members and
OF National Tent, No. l. and National
Hive. No. !, will be enjoyed.
E J. Ayers. Of Brightwood Tent. and
his family have Just returned from New
Jersey, where they had been called on
account OF the death OF Mr.. Ayers
mother.
o. W. Hammond. record keeper Of
Golden Rule Tent, No. 3, who has been
quite sick, is able TO be around again.
Tuesday night Brightwood Tent. No.
s. initiated one new member. making
fourteen taken into that tent this
month. This tent Is reaching out for
the ZOO mark. by the end Of the year.
Georgetown Tent. No. g. has fixed
October "a for Georgetown Hive to be
the guests OF the tent. and II Is being
planned to have a royal time in receiv-
ing the l. o. T. NJ. members and unit
ing the two for the work OF the two
associations.
District Tent No. s. has set apart
October 81 as the night on which they
will have the members Of District Hive
and their friends as guests.
Brghtwood Tent, No. s has selected
Tuesday night. October Is, as the night
when Brightwood Hive will be the
guests of the tent, and a grand time
is anticipated.
Metropolitan Tent. No. L. will have
Columbia Hive as its guests on Thurs
day night. October II.
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Emma Plaskett. DR.. Whitman. W. N.
Herbert Hoke. W. King, William Nc
Kimm. and Roy T. Agate. The music
was furnished by Mrs. r. s. Eaton.
The chiefs and members Of the I'M
proved Order Of Red Men Join as one.
rendering their heartfelt sympathy to
Brother James Madison. Of Logan Tribe.
No. 8, who has lost his mother. Brother
Madison is a very active member Of
Logan Tribe, and in the Great Council Of
the District and United States.
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team worked the entered apprenticeship
degree.
The Grand Lodge. F. A A. NJ. Of the
District, held stated communication
last night for the transaction Of regular
business.
The services at the Masonic and East
ern Star Home will be conducted to-day
at o'clock unSer the auspices Of KALI
polls Grotto, No. Is, Mystic Order Yelled
Prophets Of the Enchanted Realm. All
prophets who have automobiles are
requested to be at the end of the car
line In Takoma Park at $50 o'clock TO
convey those who go out by street car TO
the home.
Rev. Hugh T. Stevenson, pastor of
bethany Baptist Church. and a member
of the original grotto Of the order, Mo-
kama Grotto. No. ], Hamilton, N. Y.
will deliver a short sermon. Special
music has been arranged for the occasion.
At business session of the grotto. held
last Thursday night at its headquarters
in Odd Fellows Hall, in Seventh Street
Northwest. a large number of petitions
were acted upon, and the order will be
phytes at the big ceremonial to be held
Monday night. October q.
Plans for taking more than 100 "proph-
ets'' of Kallipolis to Richmond, Va, Oc-
tober Is. where they will be the guests
Of Samis Grotto, OF that city. at a grand
ceremonial session. were discussed, and
u is assured tnat WIN REQUIRE spe-
S.al Cd. 10 49, .ne 49, ss,r .e =. ~
80 .N n,.ss'' aae,.,.,t..an a. oanaS
- ~ a.n,,,.s. g. 49,
u.an.Sa,, n,ah. =. ,ha 80 M..onic
$3.50, .sar 20 a.
a.tn rsar.s,sd e. he rr.s.nt an6
1910 o. ,hs Ssi,h.r.,,o,s
ga '"e
,,, :, ,o,., sh-,,.r. a.
-
tended tne annual eerenioniaI vi Caih.eI
IN. j. Shrine, heid on the steel fier al
Atlantic City, september q.
Emmett c. Eimore' one OF the OLDEST
and best-known Masons Of the District OF
Columbia, Is confined to his home. Tl2
Sixth Street Northwest, by q serious at
tack OF intestinal Indigestion.
Mr.. Elmore is a past master of Wash
ington Centennial Lodge, No. II, F. A.
A. NJ: past high priest Of La Fayette
Chapter, No. S, Royal Arch Masons, and
past eminent commander OF Columbia
Commandery, No. o Knights Templar.
In December, 1910, he completed q con-
tinuous service of thirty years as secre-
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D. A. R.

Last Tuesday evening the autumnal
meeting OF the Richard Arnold Chapter.
D. A. R.. was entertained at the home
OF Mrs. Joseph Stewart, 1872 Lamont
Street. One new member was added to
the chapter. Mrs. Edward Beale Strong.
The chapter was especially happy in
having several honored guests. Mrs
Howard l.. Hodgkins. secretary general
OF the National Society, d. A. R., and
az honorary member Of the Richard
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RED MEMS CALENDAR.

September so-osase rnbe. No. s. Fifth and G
Streets Northwest.
October Idaho Tribe, No IS Northeast Temple
Twelfth and H Streets Northeast; osceola Tribe
No -. Tennallytovn.
October logan Tibe. No s. Red Mems Hail
Wisconsin Avenue and y Street Northwest; Sioux
Tr1be. No. IS Odd Fellows Hall, X Street neal
-Four a half Street Southwest
October I-SenecA Trihe No. Il. Bank Hall. SIG
Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast: White Eagle Tribe
No Il. Fifth ar g Streets Northwest: Mineola
Tribe, No u. Ana.EtStiA-
DEGREE OF PoCAHoNrAs.
October l-WAnsLs Council, No. g. Fifth and {;
Streets Northwest
october .-whitc Easl. Council. No. 1. Fifth and
G STREETS Northwest
October Idaho Council. No ! Northeast Tenn.
pie. Twelfth and H Streets Northeast
Usage Tribe. No. g. held its regular
meeting on Monday sleep the ed sun.
corn moon. Business of Importance was
transacted. and reports of several COM
nIittees were heard The tribe decided
to visit osceola Tribe. No. 10. in body.
Talks for the good of the order were
given by the brothers and visitors.
Seltese Tribe. No. Is. held a short
meeting on Tuesday sleep, the oath sun,
corn moon. Business OF importance was
transacted
Osceola lTlDe, NO. ~, met IN Its wig
wan. on Tuesday sleep. the oath sun.
corn moon. Business of Importance was
transacted and wampum added to the
belt. The members turned out in large
numbers. The visitors were Prophet R.
I. Agate, Sachem Sabins, ]. Serrocco,
W. Alexander, all members of Usage
Tribe. No. s: Past Sachem J. E. Dough-
erty. Of White Eagle Tribe, No. II, and
others Talks were made by the visitors
and Samuel Hawkins, A. Chappell. F.
Brengerter, and T. NJ. Stump. The talks
were interesting and full of good news
concerning the growth OF the order.
White Eagle Council, No. 4, held its
regular meeting on Wednesday sleep, the
was kindled at run and quenched at 10
run. All the stumps were properly filed,
and Sister Inscore, Pocahontas, presiding.
Visiting members and Brothers Agate,
Herbert Hoke. DR.. Whitman, and others
made short addresses.
Sister A. Stevenson was presented
gold medal for her good work in the
council. The presentation speech was
made by Great Council Press Representa-
tive Lewis NJ. Bernstein, after which
Sister Stevenson thanked the members
of the council for their kind remem-
brance.
Sisters May Thomas and Marjorie Pa
rezo were in waiting and were advanced
through the degree. which was done with
the following on the degree team: Jen-
ME Lenard. Bessie Wolfe, Hattie Petrie.
Mrs. A. RAIDER. Fannie Hoke, NJ. c.
Sweeney, Mamie Stoves, A. Stevenson,
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Washington chapter Is very busy
making arrangements for the annual
vesper service, which is to be held at
St Joseph's Church on Sunday evening.
October 6. when II is expected that there
will be a large turnout of members at
this. one OF the most impressive public
functions of the order in this jurisdic-
ton during the year.
Washington Council held its regular
meeting last Tuesday evening, Grand
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Can You Blame Him.

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It's triplets!" announced the nurse.
Really" said the astonished father,
Il can scarcely believe my own census
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Seltese Tribe. No. 16. held a short
meeting on Tuesday sleep, the oath sun,
corn moon. Business OF Importance was
transacted
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The fall series of visitations to the
subordinate lodges will begin next Fri
day evening with Phoenix Lodge. No.
3. located at Benning, D. c. AL
though not large in membership, this
lodge Is a giant in the matter Of well
coming brothers. and showing them a
good time. and the member OF any lodge
that absents himself, will lose much.
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October l-wansta Council. No. q. Fifth and c
Streets Northwest
October e-white Eagle Council. No. 4. Fifth and
G. Streets Northwest.
October i-IdAho Council No !. Northeast Tenn
pie. Twelfth and II Streets Northeast.
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A large number Of local Shriners at
tended the annual ceremonial of Camden
On. j. Shrine, held on the Steel Pier at
Atlantic City, September q.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
All Quiet in City

Vera cruz. Mexico. october 4.-This city, the theatre of a brief conflict by which government troops busted insur- rectionists under Felix Diaz from con- irol rapidly is regaining normal condi- lions today The police service was re- sumed and within two days the railroad will be operating again on regular schedule. Thestelegraph wires also have been repaired between here and Mexico City.
 Further details of the capture of the city by federal troops show that they marched in headed by Gen. Joaquin Bel tran and his stan. and Colonels Figueroa, Vegal. zozaya and Tampia. The entire government force numbered less than 200o men Col Ilninez Castro of the federal army. while marching at the head of his column. met force Of rebel volunteers led by Eduardo Cuesta, the chief of po- lice. and Enrique Delgado, the military hidge. The volunteers fired and wounded Colonel Castro, who fired back and killed both of the rebel leaders.
 Two hours after the city had fallen into the hands of the federal troops Colonel Tapia, with q small body of followers, encountered a rebel outpost which had been stationed in southern suburb. He engaged and defeated them. Tn the mean while Col. Jose Diaz Ordaz and most of the other rebel officers had escaped. Only nine of them were captured with Felix Daz. The defeated rebels now say the reason they did not oppose the federal troops was that they thought they were coming into the city to join Gen Felix Diaz. Spies are denouncing to the author ities everybody who participated in the rebellion. There is much hearty public recognition of tue services rendered by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-25
Turks Admit Defeat

Constantinople. October 24.-A Turk ish defeat east of TundJa, in the Kirk kilisseh district Is now admitted here. An attempt Is made, however, to mip- imize it's importance by representing IL oe an unsuccessful Turkish offensive movement which owed its failure to the detachment having encountered tho main body of the Bulgarian army.
 The Bulgarians apparently left a COW ering force In front of Adrianople and attempted to work to the rear to men ace the communications with Constanti- nople An advance Turkish column, com manded by Mahmoud Hukhta Pasha. son of the grand vizier, attempted surprise attack, but as the enemy was Infinitely superior in strength the attack was not pushed home. and the Turkish troops re- tired in good order to positions further south.
 It Is not clear where the next Bulgarian attack will be delivered. but the next two days should witness a decisive battle.
 There Is much slation here at what Is described as splendid victory over the Servians at Kumanova. Officials of tho war office went so far tonight as to ex- press the opinion that the servians need no longer be reckoned with.