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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20

of this migration of native born in the
|neighboring state of Minnesota was
2l.5 and in Missouri it was 292. The
percentage of native born moving to
other states for the entire United
States was 21.7. Only three states,
Nevada, Wyoming and Vermont, have
lost so many native born as Iowa.
The Register and Leader says that 1t
certainly is not accidental that the
movement away from Iowa is more
marked than from the neighboring
states There is reason for 1t and
that the discovery of this reason is
worth while. "If," that paper says,
lit be the ease with which money can
be secured in Iowa, let that tlattering
explanation be made official If Iowa
| is found to be blessed with more
int ,lligent people with we'll developed
taste for travel that will do. II, on
the other hand, it shall be found that
rural life is the only resource of Iowa,
End rural life, as we have 1t, is not
attractive enough to hold the boys and
girls as they come to manhood and
womanhood, and into the possession OF
property, let us face that uncompli-
mentary situation and determine what
t. do about 1t. .... .g~
Continuing the Register and Leader
says: .
There has not been an hour since
! the returns of the census were tabu-
lated that undue prominence has not
been gwen to the decline in the to-
tai population of the state. Iowa
gained an uneviable notoriety out OF
its association with the tail-enders IN
| the last census. But falling on IN
total population can be much more
readily explained than this falling on
of the native born. thousand things
might account for the moving on OF a
transitory and restless thrOng. But
what can account for greater desire
to get away on the part of those born
| in the state, whose affections and IN
terests center in the state, than on
the part of the sons and daughters OF
any but such states as Nevada, Wyom-
ing and Vermont?
"Here We are not confronted with
demand for large influx OF I'M
desirable citizens. There is no anxiety
lest the state be crowded to the limits
as soon as possible. None OF the
ordinary inducements that move men
to CRY for a flood of immigration are
present. Here is wanted merely a
reason why, having a desirable and
not overcrowded population. Iowa Is
not able to hold its own, is not able to
say to the world that the boy who
knows Iowa would never live any
where else excepting under the stern
compulsion of circumstances.
eve may lay it down as an 1ndls-
putable proposition that if rural life
were now what it will one day be-
come, Iowa would be the Mecca to-
wards which every true believer
would turn his face.
| what other conclusion can be
drawn than that the movement away
from Iowa is a present-day Judgment
on rural life as it is lived in Iowa?
"If this is not the legitimate conclu-
sion, let the legitimate conclusion be
presented. For the figures, as they
stand in the official record OF the
United States. are condemnation OF
the state, and unexplained must con-
tinue to, humiliate and embarrass u.s.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
Tho Difference.

Louisville CourierJournA: There
is wide difference between metro
politan journalism and country Jour
'nalism," says self satisfied contem-
porary. Yes, oh yes! You know 1t Ia
a metropolitan Journal when it says.
Mrs. Harold De Quincy Jones-Smitn
is wearing becoming street dress
of mauve SERGE" and country paper
when it says that Jones or Smith is
building a becoming barn on his
farm.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20

B. L. T. in the Chicago Tribune:
Marvellous banks are bonnie yet, and
early fa's the dew where Annie Laurie,
one best bet. made up her promise
true. Alas, that we should have to
show that love has run its course; but
Annie (see the lines below has sued
for a divorce: ~'
32O347 Annie Laurie VS. William
Laurie. Bill for div. w. r. Medaris
solr,-Law Bulletin.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
THE SPRING RESURRECTION,

Golfers Weekly: Ltfo rs visibly ~
leased. and we are eye witnesses Of
creation at work. We see the earth
touched with color, and greenness
sweeping over the land. Now the
wayside flowers spring up, ratned
upon and glad OF the sun. And the
eye of man is gladdened by intervale
and fertile field, and the long green
lanes Of linden. Not all the gathered
SHOWS and Furnishing winds can thwart
this coming of the spring. All the
tides Of being are rolling In to the
food. Now there returns the wildness
that leaps at life as hunting dog let
loose from the leash. The breeces
tumble down from the great hills.
Their cool has been nourished In the
rich green pines, and has lifted of the
hidden mounds of snow In dark
ravines. All the spacious spread Of
lawn and meadow, white sea-lapped
beach and lifting hill is vibrant. The
land that was full of loneliness is quick
with life, and through the fresh morn
ing there moves keen eyed joy. But
what we witness In the silent up
springing of the wayside and forest is
revealed today in the heart of man.
We, too, are in springtime, blown
upon by fresh winds. That marvellous
and many hued spectacle Of the busy
spring Is but the garment Of the God
who works through the thoughts Of
men and touches them to renewal.
The bleak ages have gone, and the
race Of men itself Is visibly planning
a resurrection. Out Of the dust of its
dead things II rises to fuller life. It's
ancient enemies are in retreat. Hate
Is dying, poverty is passing. the dis
inherited have found voice. AS ont
OF stormy night, we draw near a light
and warmth for men.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
Vermont No Longer a Barometer

Chicago Record-Herald: For de-
cades the political forecasters have
waited in presidential years to see
what Maine and Vermont would do"
These two states, political barome-
tiers, were certain to focus the eyes
OF the nation at regular intervals
upon themselves. After Maine and
Vermont had spoken, seers and
prophets were multiplied in the land.
Now, It seems, Vermont has wearied
Of this periodical emergence from OBJ
security and has voted to retire from
the spotlight by SO amending the
constitution, as to discontinue the
September election. Thus to Maine
alone will forecasters turn In the FL.
ture when trying to guess the Nov
ember results. This Is heavy bur-
den for Maine to bear, but we trust
she will not shirk the responsibility
she has discharged 50 satisfactory in
the past.
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Turkeys Sensitive Spot.

Louisville Coslrier-J journal: "The In.
demnity question may shatter hopes
Of peace" says Constantinople dis
patch Whenever the Turks are asked
to pay out money they are likely to
oppose the program that includes
such dastardly provision.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20

An eclipse of the moon will be on the
added Easter attractions this year.
According to Prof. Morehouse Of Drake
university the eclipse will begin
locally at 1915 Saturday morning,
March %, and be terminated by the
setting of the moon at o'clock in the
morning.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
Establishing a Record.

Omaha World.Herald: It is said
that President Wilson has been
breaking one precedent day. Are
there enough presidents that need
breaking to allow this rate to be kept
up for four years?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
MIGRATION OF NATIVE BORN.

The Des Moines Register and Leader
furnishes figures to show how re-
markable, has been the emigration of
native born sons and daughters from
he state. The official summary Of the
last census shows that 36.1 Of the
voung men and young women born IN
iowa have emigrated to other states.
in the last ten years. The percentage
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
Held at Bay by Prayers.


Rear Admiral Hugo Osterhaus is
fond of telling an incident in the col
lege life Of the late General Benjamin
F. Butler
Several students at Colby develop
ed fondness for the shop signs OF
Waterville and the merchants finally
placed the matter in the hands of the
law. One night shortly after this the
boys pulled up BARRIERS pole and
secreted 1t in young Buffers room.
But the officers were notified and i'm.
mediately began to search, the build.
ing. 1t was time of religious revival
and student prayer meetings were be.
ing held on different floors. Young
Butler saw his chance.
"1 have It, he suddenly exclaimed,
shutting the door of his wood stove
and opening the hampers. Pray, boys,
good and loud, and keep it up while
I whittle.'
"When the officers arrived and
heard the fervent prayers from with.
in they ,reverently waited for their
close. AS the flames from the last
splinter roared up the chimney, But.
ler's tones closed the meeting:
"'Oh, Lord; we know that a wicked
and perverse generation seeketh for
sign; but no sign shall be given
unto them, save that of the prophet
JONAH American Magazine.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
More Than Wa. Called For.

More Than Was Called For.
The old tombstone, in the quaint
fashion of it's kind, implored the pas.
serby to pause and drop tear; and
no sooner had the beautiful girl
read the inscription than she began
to weep. But her mother reproved
her
"Cecelia," she exclaimed, why
can you not have more restraint?
You are requested merely to drop a
tear, and here you have burst into
seyeral!"-Puck.
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crop was 1895, 161 900, an increase Of
more than $300,0OO.OOO over the pre-
ceding year, according to a report O.
the department of agriculture. A
value of $2S9,326,0OO was placed OF
IOMa's crop.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
Nifty.

Kansas City Times: The origin
and spread Of various bits OF slang
would make an interesting study. The
average person, for instance, would
probably say offhand that nifty
was rah-rah adjective that came
into use perhaps ten years ago. But
in the account Of Buck Fanshaw's
funeral in "Roughing IT, published
more than forty years ago, Mark
Twain makes Bucks friend say to
the preacher: "He was always nifty
himself. and so you bet you his fu-
neral amt going to be no slouch.r
When did nifty" escape from the
mining camps and travel east?
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Stories About People.
He Was Willing to Help.

The subject under discussion was
hard hearted employers, and Con
gresham Victor Murdoch said that,
while he couldn't believe that the
boss as a rule was calloused, he was
compelled to admit an exception In
some cases.
zone of the exceptional cases." the
congressman went on to say, was an
employer in Kansas. Recently an en-
ploye who had held a clerkship fol-
several years went to the boss with
a plea for an increase in salary. -
"'I asked you for a little more sal
airy year ago. said the clerk, but
you told me that you were not able
to give it to me at that time. Now q
little baby has come to our home
which will add to the expense, and
would be very glad II you could ia
vorably consider my request
81 see, I see,' thoughtfully replied
the boss. Let me think it over 9
minute. Boy, I suppose?' ..
eyes, SIR happily answered tho
clerk, greatly encouraged by his en-
ployer's attitude.
"'I think l can fix it, responded
the employer.fI won't be able to give
you any more money, but just a:
soon as the boy gets big enough HI
will find a position for him in the of
fee here "-Philadelphia Telegraph
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Pertinent.

Washington Post: Is the immortality
of the stage due to the notoriousIy
low wages that opera singers and
actresses draw?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
CommendabIe.

Spring field, Mass. Republican: No
body n quarrel with President Viii
sons purpose to insist upon worship
ing God amid the least distraction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20

A report by the postmaster general
shows that the parcel post business in
February was 40 per cent larger than
| in January Forty million parcels were
handled, a ta...-" 3. 4..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
No DETERMINATION Possible.

Chicago Inter Ocean: Laws cannot
be made for few people. They must
operate for all II justice Is to be
maintained
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
Up.to-Date Advertising.

Up-to-Date Advertising.
The president of Pittsburgh saw
ings bank called in his advertising
man one morning and said:
what this institution wants is
some striking advertising material.
something that has a thought In 1t.
something that will catch the eye and
command the mind. Fix me up an
ad that will make a hit when 1t is
published in the morning papers.
Two hours later the advertising
man laid this on the bank presidents
desk: "
'Tf Elijah were living today there
would be no ravens to feed him. That
brand of raven has gone to roost for
ever
"The only bird that will feed you
now is the eagle on the American
dollar. Catch the eagles. Save the
dollars. If you do, you and your fam
lily will never starve. You will have
Elijah backed off the boards. '-Popll-
lar Magazine.
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Away He Went.

It was out in Elizabeth township.
The tramp sided up the walk, after
looking around carefully He knock
ed, and the lady of the house came
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
Bovine Inqratitude.


It was very hot day and picnic
had been arranged by the United So
ciety of Lady Vegetarians. '
They were comfortably seated and
waiting for the kettle to boil, when
horror of horrors! a savage bull ap
peared on the scene.
Immediately a wild rush was made
for safety, while the raging creature
bounded after one lady who, unfortu
nately, had a red parasol. BY great
good fortune she nipped over the
stile before it could reach her. Then
regaining her breath, she turned
round.
ooh, you ungrateful creature she
exclaimed 81 have been a vegetarian
all my life. There's gratitude fol
you! london Answers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
An Awful Well.

Jerry J. Cohan tells this one: I'm
a small southern town where The
Four Cohans' played years ago the
family was being conveyed from the
railway station in the only hotel In
a rtckety landau drawn by an equal
ly 'rickety horse and driven by an
aged negro, who deemed 1t his duty
to acquaint his patrons with all the
gossip of the community. It seem
ed that the town had recently &C.
quired an artesian we'll, the water OF
which had been analysed and found
to contain great deal Of ammonia.
This is how the colored jehu describ-
ed this all important event:
"We're done got an artillery well
heah, an las week dey scandalized
de watah an found it plum full of
hyderphobia.'
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That's right, he sure has gone to work,
the capitals a-throb
With shouts that sound through every
street; Bill Bryan's got job.
No more he fits from stump to stump
and hands out vibrant chat
About the way they ran things on the
dear old yellow Platte; -
But with his fountain pen in hand he
writes to foreign kings
All sorts Of notes and protocols and
diplomatic things,
And all the wondering payroll fleet
their public duties shirk.
And murmur, Gee! just go and see!
Bill Bryan's gone to work."
Until Bill shed his platform clothes
and took up his new cares,
The people hereabouts discussed their
little own affairs;
But now the state departments filled
with many curious throng
Who say. Eyes, sir he's right in
there" the while they pass along.
II saw him sign note" says one;
another says, "Just now
I saw him dictate letters, and the
sweat poured from his brow.
Too bad he's got no time to talk; the
dear old days are past
Alack a-day! old William J. has got a
job at last.
james J. Montague in the Richmond
Times-Dispatch.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1913-03-20
BILL BRYANs GONE TO WORK.

Don't talk about your thunderbolt that
drops from clear blue skies,
That's quite tawdry commonplace, an
everyday surprise;
Just wait and gather breath to gasp,
for here's piece of news
That's jolted half the whiskers off Of
Justice Charles r. Hughes:
That's staggered G. F. Murphy; that
has turned Joe Bailey pale,
And made a lot of senators forget
their Archbold mail;
That's stopped Bill Suffers talking
with short and shuddery jerk.
You've heard it-what? You amt?
Great Scott! Bill Bryans gone to
work. @a@
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More Than Nine Years Dirty.

More Than Nine Years Dirty.
While the agent was selling, farm
machinery at the house the friend at
the gate held his horse, and con
versation took place with the small
boy Of the family. Es ~"
With grave incredulity he was say
ing: "Are you sure you are only
years old? l think there must be
some mistake"
The boy was positive, but. to make
sure, NAL. he called, "ain't just
8 years old?"
Eyes, son." .F...
After time he ventured: "Say
mister, what made you think | was
more than 8 years old?"
why" said the stranger, 81
couldn't understand how you could
get SO dirty in nine years. Chris
tian Herald.
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out and looked him over.
Madam, I'm travelling around the
world
"Um."
Walking around the world on a
wager"
"Um."
II have to make good time or I'll
lose my bet"
The lady relaxed the grimness of
her face just tribe.
We'll" said she, 81 don't mind
letting my bulldog pace you for a
couple of miles. Here Tige!"
When last seen the pair were max.
ing very good time-Exchange,
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I T,ne total value Of the nations 1912
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-12
STAMFORD
Especial to The Farmer

1 stratford, Dec '12-A cloud of gloom will be thrown over a host of the younger as well as the older resi- dents of Stratford by the untim-Iy death of one of their brightest and most popular members, Miss Mabel Powell, daughter of the late George and Margaret Powell, who died at the home of her gran dmother, Mrs. Mary A. Powell, 1131 Stratford avenue. Her death at about 8 o'clock on Wednes- day evening came as a shock to the
 many she knew, though her quiet suf- fering for the past year had indicated the end was near.
 Orphaned at an early age through the killing of her father and mother in a railroad accident, the deceased and her brother. George. now employ ed in Springfield. Mass, were brought up in the home of her grandm other. They were educated in Stratford and Bridgeport, and through Miss Powell's cheerful disp positjon, and goodness of character. she gained a welcome and friendship which is seldom accorded one at the age of 2S.
 When the nalady which finally car ried vher away became malignant, she sought treatment in a santa rum but as the ravages of disease spread she realized that hope was useless, return ed to StratfOrd where quietly and un- comPlaininglyr1 she suffered until the end. She was one of the most like able and highly respected girls whose eulosy will have been preached in the community. Her surviving brother will have the sympathy of the com munity.
 Completed rehearsa1s and plans for the opera, Pirates of Penzance,'' to be given in Red Mems hall, Friday night by the Stratford high school students, indicate that the affair will be an event in the musical circles of the town. It is anticipated that the hall will be crowded in advance of the opening overture.
 The New York World of Sunday, l Dec. 1 4, will contain handsome sou Venlr. of the new church of St. James that is being erected in Stratford by Rev. Father. O'Connor, rector. The 1 church and the new edifice that is the recent cornerstone laying, the rec tory, and life-sized portrait being a remarkable reproduction of the ener- Eetic pastor.
 Funeral services for the late Charles Hubbard, whose body was found ill the WeatOgue club on Wednesday was held from the Methodist Episcopal church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. In torment in the UniLn cemetery.
 Members of the Taxpayers I'm provement club will meet in their ] for the ensuing year may be elected It is expected that other important matters of business will at that time be brought before the club and :, 5oodly attendance of members is de sired.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-12
LESS THAN HALF OF MEN SEEKING
 JOBS GOT THEM

Hartford, Dec. 12-Less than half the number of persons seeking ern- ployment during the past month in the state through the free employ ment bureau found it, according to figures issued today by the state bu- reau of labor statistics covering op- erations of the five agencies during November. These figures show that out of total applications of 1,1S8 for employment. only 4s9 were supplied with situations or 41.2 per cent. against 62.2 per cent. in the preceding month.
 Of the male applicants for employ ment 35.7 per cent. were supplied with situations as against 5S.1 during Oc- tober. The percentages for female applicants were 46.3 for November against 62.2 for the preceding month.
 The figures for the five bureaus fol- low:
 Hartford-App1ication for employ ment 18s; for help 1es; situations ob- tained 88.
 New Haven-Applications for em- p1oyment 268; for help 186; situations obtained 106.
 ridgeport-Applicatfo for employ ment 223; for help 19S; situations ob- tained 149.
 terbury-AppIications for em- p1oyment 447; for help no; situations obtained 1O9.
 Norwich-Application for employ ment 61; for help 46; situations ob- tafned 37. i1x
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-12

GRAPE FRUIT Extra Fancy 6 for
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-12
STAND UP STRAIGHT AND
 AVOID TUBERCUI, ,OSIS

The first essen tia1 in the avoidance
 of tuberculosis of tBe lungs, or con
 sumption, is to keep the lungs strong
 so that if the germs are breathed they
 can do no harm. One of the most
 important things in keeping the lungs
 strong is to keep the chest wide open
 so that the lungs can be properly
 used. If the body is dropped or stoops. or if the shoulders are allow
 ed to drag forward Cround shouIder),
 or if the head is carried forward in stead Of well back over the shoulders breathing must be shalEow, and the weak. It is in this type of chest that tuberculosis usually begins, The consumptive is usually narrow-chest- ed, with dropped shoulders and with the head carried forward While the development of strong. welI-formed chest is one of the most important factors in preventing tuberculosis, the same thing is to be desired if the dis ease has once started. Not only should we live in the open, but we should stand up straight and learn to throw a big chest'' so that the lungs can grow strong and the fresh air be talk en in. The runner, the singer or any one who is obliged to make sus- tained effort is taught to stand and sit with the chest high so that the lungs can be used to the best ad- vantage, and if every one would do the same thing there would be less tuberculosis because there would be fewer weak lungs.