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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
GETS MANDAMUS OF HIGH TRI.
BUNAL TO EXPEDITE sENA-
ToRlAL RECOUNT.
CASE COMES UP DECEMBER 8
Election Canvassino Boards Must Ger
tify Immediately to Their Re-
spective County Clerks in
Three Counties.

Madison. J. B. Winslow oil
the Wisconsin Supreme court, on petit
ton of Paul o. Husting of Mayville,
democratic claimant of the election as
United States senator, issued an al
tentative writ of mandamus requiring
the county board of election canvass,
ers of Milwaukee, Dane and Douglas
counties to- certify Immediately to
their respective county clerks their
determination of the vote for united
States senator as originally canvass
ed, and requiring the clerks OF the
three counties to transmit to the Sec
rotary of state such returns and the
state board of canvassers to canvass
such returns on or before Dec. 10.
The petition sets forth that Gov.
McGovern asked for recounts of the
senatorial votes in the three counties
in question and that such recounts are
not likely to be completed until the
middle of next year. 1t is alleged that
the petitions for recounts were filed
for the purpose of securing undue de-
lay in the final canvass. The author
ity of the state board of canvassers, it
is alleged, will expire on Dec. 10. If
the returns to the state board are can
vassed without the returns from Mil
waukee, Dane and Douglas counties,
Mr.. Husting says, the result may show
that Gov. McGovern has an apparent
plurality of 5000 votes, whereas, Mr..
Husting declares, he himself has a
plurality of over 100 votes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
Baby Floats Through pipe.

Riverside, CALVARY Sobde, two
years old. dropped her rag doll into
an irrigation standpipe. She reached
for it. lost her balance, fell in and
f1oated along in an 1S-inch main. Eff
forts to fish her out at two standpipes
further down failed, but at the third
an eighth of mile away, James King,
a rancher, caught her. She was unin-
jured.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
Will Meet in Wausau.

wausau.-The next meeting OF the
Northern Wisconsin Development bu-
raan which had its inception here TINS
summer will be held after Jan. !. A
Meeting was to have been held at SUI
perior Dec 9 and TO-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
a Muffler for Machinerx.

New York-A monster silencer
made somewhat on the same principle
as the silencer for guns, has been de-
signed by Harvard professors for the
noisy machinery of New York pow
er plant, in order to meet the protests
of people living in the neighborhood,
and its success will give an opportu-
nifty for doing away with many or
the noise nuisances of industry 4
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
rh;s Hon Has Eioht Feet.

Owanka, S. D.-Pickled pigs feet
will no longer be luxury under any
high cost of living regime if Mike Bans
peel a stock raiser near here, is able
to continue raising hogs with eight
feet, like one he recently marketed az
the local yards. The animal had az
extra foot attached 10 each ankle ant
all were well developed and of ordi
nary size.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
Here's puck.Leaaed Chick.

Eaton, George White has pro-
duced by selective breeding the short
est legged chicken in existence after
ten years of effort, during which he
crossed and recrossed breeds. The
result is a big white fowl that contin-
ually seems to be sitting. the impress
sion being due solely to the shortness
of its legs. When it walks it waddles
like a duck.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
Want Parcel Post Auto.

a. Vf0sse,-Resolutions petitioning
,,,. pOS'aI department to put on an
n, - parcel post collection truck
a. ue benefit of business people in
INV sVmn'own district, were passed at
NM ss'ng Of the Manufacturers and
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
Has Cheese Weighing 517 Pounds.

Neenah.-A Monster cheese, weigh
ing SIT pounds, is on display in a
window of one of the local stores. The
cheese was manufactured by Nick 81
mon of Appleton, known throughout
| the country as a maker of giant
cheeses.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
.ludnes Are Selected.

wausau.-J. f. Volta, T. L. Be
wick and A. G. Burg have been named
bv the Wisconsin college of agricui-
tnre to be judges and give addresses
~ the corn and grain show and con-
test
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
Gets Contract for Rugs.

wausau. Heineman Bros. COM
narv Of This city has been awarded the
Cont contract for furnishing the rugs for
,sa wisconsin building Of the Panama
Pacific exposition.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
o. rbousand Cattle Killed.

Janesville.-Over 1000 animals
were killed by the government inspec-
tors at the w. B. Austin farm east of
the city. where the foot and mouth
disease has been found.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
Hunters Get "AIbino" Deer.

Merrill.-Merrill sportsmen have In
their possession two specimens % Tue
wonderful 'albino' deer,
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
:. 0'Oken Neck Cause Of Death.

Shan. NNN cause OF Death.
,oo,, "oeF'-Ferdinand Miller. a
Abs,. ;, man who made his home with
a5e ~ ,o'o1ne' was found dead by the
ses - we road about five miles north
sn VI = Ais place. He had fallen
ID Nj, carriage while driving home
us heck was broken.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
seek Aid of Farmers.

Janesville.- county farmers
viii be solicited for donations o,
grain and potatoes for war victims il
Belgium.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11

The value of the mineral products
II Arizona, according to the United
tates geological survey, increased
ON 7,497, 1888 in 1912 to s71,429,10o
1913
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11
,..' r.'es Being investigated.

s,ie ~ Investigation is being
oeur,i,n. 'enasha of the origin of fires
sseks IS frequently in the last few
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11

IT. drops Dead in Stable.
,., ,.@upaca.-Albert Anderson. IS
Sn. O'u' dropped dead while working
~s stable on his farm.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1914-12-11

One of the powerful searchlights
used by the French army to enable it's
ambulance division to remove the
wounded from the battlefield at night
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
The Doll Shop

The dolls in boxes upon the shelves,
They whisper softly among themselves
While the dolls that stand on the coun-
ter low,
Beribboned and fine from head to toe,
Are praised and chosen and sent away
For dear little girls each shopping day.
And what do you think they say up
there,
Where they lie in boxes, undressed
and bare?
They're always speaking-Tm sure
you've guessed 'f"
OF the good time coming, when they'll
be dressed
In daintiest pink and blue and white,
With. buckled slippers and ribbons
bright,
And, stretching their arms to all who
view,
By some little mother be chosen, too.
And so they whisper away and tell
OF the dear little girls who will love
them we'll.
And that's how they comfort and cheer
themselves,
The dolls In boxes upon the shelves.
Rose Mills Powers In Youths Com
panion.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
George Washington B!
Marion Simmons

Dear Jnuiors-I thought l would
write about George Washington. He
kas born in Westmoreland county,
Virginia, February %, 1882. He became
president April 80, 1889 His death
occurred at Mount Vernon, Virginia,
Dec. IA, 1899.
In the life of Washington events cul-
minated rapidly, his progress being
marked by succession of triumphs
brilliantly, yet modestly achieved, his
character shaped by the influence OF
wise, inflexible, yet affectionate moth
er, being adorned with the graces of
heart and intellect which most become
true manhood.
George Washington married Martha
Gusts, a wealthy widow and, retiring
upon his estate at Mt. Vernon, devoted
himself to the care of his property,
which, during the latter part Of Wash
ington's life. consisted of about 5000
acres On the contrary, his manners
were somewhat rigid, commanding the
Difference of his countrymen while
graciously and humbly accepting hon.
age. So lived and died one whose feel
ing, purity of principle, unflinchlng
faith in goodness and honor, and deep
and passionate though subdued, love
of liberty, haved conspired to lift him
above the plane of ordinary manhood,
surrounding him with the half myth
ical veneration bestowed upon the
heroes of Grecian story.
AS this Is all know about George
| Washington, will close. Hoping to
see this in print.
A Junior friend
Marian Simmons.
+; Age II. OttumWa, Iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
David tombstone Was
VeOnne Williams
Teacher

Dear Juniors:
My teacher for the last term was
David tombstone. He was graduate
of the Douglas high school in the
spring Of 1913.
School began the second day OF
September and he began then his first
term of school.
Mr.. tombstone is tall and slender,
has blue eyes and black hair.
The first day of school the children
were shy and had little to say. My
parents and had known him almost
a year. The day wore away at last
and David bashfully made the children
good night and left for his rancho.
At Christmas time he had planned
an entertainment for us but we never
had it. He bought each pupil little
gift.
On the last day of school, February
27, he trimmed the school room with
red and white paper. We all had
learned recitations and had several
songs. 1t was surprise to our par
ents to see those bare, old walls as.
sumo such gay appearance.
After the program good supper
was enjoyed and all went home at
1900 o'clock declaring that the teach.
err had given them an excellent time.
We all liked our teacher and he was
a good one for a beginner.
A. Veonne Williams, Age IA.
Box GA. Douglas, Wyo.
Fairview Ranch.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
Two Orphan Squirrels =
True Story BY Helen
Morrison

Dear Juniors:
1 am going to tell you about two or
phan squirrels.
One day last summer my brother
burned an old tree down and when 1t
fell he found a squirrels nest in the
top of the tree. There were three little
squirrels in the tree, but one was dead.
The fall from the tree must have kill
ed it. The other two we brought to the
house Mamma told us to take them
back and maybe their mother would
find them but she never came back to
them. Then we brought them back to
the house again. We fed them with a
spoon for a while and then we got
little bottle ord taught them to drink
some milk They We're the cutest little
fellows. They were just about the size
of rat We named one Of them Dickie.
When he got hungry he would squeak
and then we would go and feed it.
It was funny to see them eat out OF
a bottle. They would take hold of it
with their little paws They both want
ed to eat at the same time. One day
my brother came in from work and he
thought he would feed the squirrels He
game them some milk that was sour
and it made them sick and they died
the next day, and felt very sad. This
is true story.
Helen Morrison. age s,
Eldon, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
Have Twenty Acres of Hay
to Cut at Orval Peterie's
Home

Dear Junior. got your card Mon
day, and was very glad to hear from
you.
We are done cutting oats and are
going to commence cutting the hay
tomorrow.
We have about 20 acres of hay to
cut.
We have six little calves now alto
gether. We have a little black calf
too.
My school will commence in two
months. l don't know who our teach
er will be yet, the directors haven't
hired her yet
l have got two sisters. Their
names are Alta and Opal. Alta is
eleven and Opal is T.
We have got three old guineas set
ting on sixty eggs, and another old
guinea hen came up with IA little
guineas and little chicken.
I will close.
Orval Peterie,
Farmip pt0n Ia
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
The Dog Bought for Little
Boy BY Father - Helen
E. Mccartney

Once there was a little boy and his
his father brought a little dog to him.
The boy gave the puppy some milk
and put him to bed in the barn. The
next day the little boy said, 81 am
going to name him Fido," so he did
The little boy had a sister Edyth.
She loved the dog too. One day the
boys sister was soaring setting hen
off Of her nest and she had the dog.
The hen jumped off of the nest and
went up to the dog and pecked him
The little girl ran with a stick and
knocked the hen off. Then the little
boy, was going to give him away and
the little girl cried and the mother
said Don't cry and will get you
q canary bird. The little girl went off
and stopped crying and she got ca
nary bird.
Helen E. Mccartney,
. - ,assAs =. Age years, month.
1908 Welch St.
" Houston, Texas.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
Elena Stoessel Tells of Her
Trip to Minneapolis
Dear Editor:

Dear Editor:
This is my first letter to the Junior
page.
I thought l would write compost
ton on my trip to Minneapolis, which
took last summer
My aunt and little cousin came to
visit in Ottumwa and stayed a
month My sister and l went home
with them.
We left home at 1880 p. m. and ar
rived at Oskaloosa at $3.50 p. m. and
were met at the depot by some
friends with an auto. They took us
around the town. After seeing the
town we went to visit some friends
until train time.
At 1905 we boarded the train fol
Minneapolis.
We had berths reserved ahead, sc
when we boarded the train we went
to bed and slept very soundly unit
$3.50. At II a. m. we reached MINI
apolis, where our uncle met us witt
his auto with which he took Us tc
our grandmother's.
When we first arrived we we're
rather tired. and after resting awhile
went TO play WIFI lily Couo1AS, IN
lived just a block from my grand
mothers.
Next day we visited the city. I saw
the glass block. Some OF the stores II
lie business district occupy a square
block.
We visited Minnehaha Falls, which
were very beautiful. We went on {
picnic to Lake Harriet. We also Wis
tied Lake Minnetonka, on which We
took trip in steamer by the name
of Zumbra. We visited Como park
which was very beautiful.
We went to St. Paul and went tt
the capitol, and then visited the city
Finally we came home.
| We left Minneapolis at $3.50 a. m
and reached Eddyville at $3.50 p. m.
where our father met US in our auto
and brought us back to Ottumwa.
I was very glad to get home again
! We arrived home at 1880 p. m.
Elena Stoessel, aged II.
400 Madison Ave-, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
Deeds of Kindness
Garrett Majors

One day two little boys /ere walking
along the road when they overlook
women carrying basket of apples.
The boys thought that the woman
looked very pale and tired. IF you are
going to town we will carry your bas-
ket." So each one took hold of the
basket. one on each side. The woman
said II hope their mother will not be
angry with them"
"Oh, no, said one of the boys. "She
has taught us to be kind to every one
who Is in need Of help"
When they got to town the woman
picked out some Of the nice apples and
gave them to the boys.
Garrett Major, age 10,
Blakesburg, Iowa, r. No. l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
Benjamin Franklin BY
Bertha Bishop

BENJAMIN Franklin was wise boy
Of his time. He was poor boy too.
When he was eleven years old his
father took him out of school to help
him to make tallow candles. When
BENJAMIN was fourteen years old he
went to New York to seek his fortune.
AS he was walking UP Market street
he came to a printers Office. He walked
in and asked if he could give him some
work. The man said he couldn't but
he had a brother in Philadelphia who
might give him some work. So Ben
jamin said he would go there So he
took boat going to Philadelphia. He
rode half the way and walked half the
way. He only had Dutch dollar in
his pocket. His pockets were stuffed
with shirts and stockings. When he
walked up Market street and saw a
boy with some bread he asked him
where he got it. The boy said at the
bakers in Second street. So Benjamin
went there and asked for biscuit but he
didn't have any. So he asked for a
three penny loaf and was told they
had none. SO not knowing the cheap
ness nor the names of his bread he
told him to give him three pennys
worth Of any kind he had. So the
baker gave him three puffy roles He
was surprised at the amount but took
it. AS he had no room in his pockets
for it he put one under each arm and
went down the street eating the other
one. AS he went up Market street he
came to the door Of Mr.. Read. Miss
Read was standing in the door. She
thought he looked pretty shabby. Then
he walked around and at last came
back to the ship where he got off.
He drank some of the water and as
he was full gave his other two penny
rolls to a woman and her child. We'll
this Is one of my school compositions
Bertha Bishop.
Age IL. Eldon, Iowa
\
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
Mary Aline Rose Loves to
Live in the Country

I think the best place to live is in the
country Because I can go to the woods
and play in the shade and gather wild
flowers.
I 20 to the creek and play in the
sand and pick up the prettiest little
rocks Of all colors.
I can gather the eggs and have all
the fresh eggs I want to eat.
l can feed the chickens and picks and
help milk the cows and have all the
milk want to drink.
have big Shepherd dog and a
Maltese cat to play with.
If all the Juniors could live in the
country l believe they would think II
was the best place to live.
Mary Alice Rose, age II,
Ottumwa, Iowa, r. No. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
THE COURIER JUNIOR
Published by
THE COURIER PRINTING co.
Ottumwa, Iowa
MATILDA DEVEREAUx
EDITOR
CONTEST CLOSES TUESDAY.

Dear Juniors: AS the contest an.
nounced last week does not close until
Tuesday, July IA, we will print the
rules and subjects again:
We wish all the Juniors would write
a nice story on one of the following
subjects:
Midsummer Day in Sweden.
The Birthplace Of Ny Parents.
Summer Pleasures.
The Good Roads Near My Home.
Why ! Like My Home Getty or
Country
What makes City Grow.
4 Successful Boy or Girl Farmer.
Select prizes from among the follow
ing: A beautiful doll, knife, booK'
roller skates, letter paper, or beads.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
Eunice Celebrated in Grand
Style at Her Home

Dear Editor. I stayed at home and
celebrated the Fourth. had lots of
fun though. We shot fire crackers
and torpedoes in the forenoon and
afternoon
We had some ice cream in the
afternoon too.
At night We had roman candles,
sparklers sky rockets, colored lights
and giant fire crackers.
AS my letter is getting long I will
close for this time.
Many thanks for the pretty card
you sent me.
Eunice Smith. age 10.
Batavia Iowa r. r. No. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
Edith and Towser -
Permelia Robinson
Dear Courier Juniors:

Dear Courier Juniors:
will write a school composition
about Edith and Towser.'
One day Edith had party and after
the party was over, and the girls had
gone home, Edith went out into the
orchard under the apple tree and fell
asleep. Her mother called her, but
Edith didn't hear her.
Then Towser, her black and white
dog, went to find her. When he found
her she was awake.
When they were going home Edith
gathered some wild flowers. Towser
was a good dog and thought lots OF
Edith.
Well, l must close.
Your loving Junior,
Parmelia Robinson, aged 9.
r. r. 1, Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
Country Best Place to Live
By Mabel Milford

Dear Juniors:
I will write about which place is best
to live in, the city or in the country.
The country is best because YOU get
moro fresh air. A city child don't hard
lv know what it Is to climb a cherry
tree and get the largest and ripest
cherry.
In summer you can have fresh vege-
tables without going to the store to get
them and another time 1t is nocc to see
the little colts and calves run and play
in the sunshine. You are not afraid to
step outside the gate for fear of an
auto. street car or horse will run
over you.
Mabel Wilford, age II,
Ottumwa, r No. I.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
Dora Likes to Live on
Farm; Is Learning
to Milk

Dear Editor:
l thought I would write about my
papa's farm.
We have 23O acres just mile from
town.
We have 1875 sheep. like to see the
little lambs play in the spring.
We have six head Of horses. l like to
ride on them when papa leads them to
water.
We have twelve head Of cattle. ! am
learning to milk so can help papa
when l get TO be big girl.
Dora Selix, age 8,
Unionville, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
Four Kittens, One Calf and
One Bantam Hen,
Ruth's Pets

I go to school and like to go fine.
I am in the fourth and fifth grades.
My teachers name is Susie Bryan.
| like her fine.
For pets I have four kittens, one
calf, and one bantum hen.
There were fifteen at my school,.
I will close as my letter is getting
long and l have never written to the
Junior page before.
Ruth Murray, aged II.
Charlton, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
SEVEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS

/. Use one side of the paper only
2. Write neatly and legibly, using
ink or sharp lead pencil.
8. Always sign your name IN 1uii
and state your age.
4. Do not copy stories or poetry
and send as your own work.
8. Number your pages.
6. Always state choice of prize
on separate piece of paper, with
name and address in full.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
scHooL COMPOSITIONS AND
LETTERS.

We hope that many more OF the
juniors will write letters. We will
offer a surprise prize for the best
letter and all the Juniors may WORK
for 1t.
Oryal Peterie is awarded the letter
prize this week.
We want more of the Juniors to
send In some of their school compost
tons. .,
We will give beautiful doll, knl1e'
book, roller skates, letter paper OF
beads for the best composition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11
ABOUT PRIZES.

II the Courier juniors have ever
failed to receive prizes when the win
nens, names were published we want
to he told about it right away. We
also want all of our prizes acknowl-
edged. We send out prizes WITHIN TWO
weeks,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-07-11

Pennington, la.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-12-11
COMMUNITY XMAS TREE
ON POsToFFICE LAWN
Permission Of Government to be
Granted-city to Guarantee
Provisions.

That the community Christmas tree
this year will be placed on the post
office lawn seems practically assured.
The city council this afternoon passed
a resolution giving the mayor power
to sign an agreement that the city
would guarantee that the provisions
under which the government will al
low the tree to be placed on the lawn
be complied with. The mayor signed
this agreement.
The matter was taken Up with the
city council by Mrs. d. A. Collier,
Miss Anne Davis and Miss Agnes
Trimble, following receipt Of informa-
ton from government authorities
that the permission would be granted
provided bond of $1,000 be fur
nished or the city council would
agree to guarantee the provisions set
out by the government would be COM
piled with. ia H