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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
AN APPRECIATION
o. A. r.
An Appreciation

Miss Emma j. Holt entered into
rest Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1914
The members of the Elizabeth Ross
chapter No. 800. Daughters of the
American Revolution, hereby express
their heartfelt sorrow over the death
of the late Emma J. Holt and their
feeling of loss to them and to her host
of friends.
We, therefore, desire to put on rec
ord the high esteem and deep affec-
ton in which Miss Holt, a charter
member, has been held in our chap
ter since its inception.
Those who have known her most
intimately attest to the richness of
her beautiful Christian character, her
devotion to her church and the faith
fulness with which she performed ev-
cry duty in her busy life and social
and family relationships.
There was in her a peculiar charac.
teristic of determination tempered by
gentleness and kindness, which made
it possible for her to accomplish SO
much in her life and work.
She aimed at the attainment OF
ideals and lifted others with her, for
she loved the best in everything, es'
Ipecially noticeable was this in her
music, her chosen work.
In this she attained recognized pro
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
,TEAcHING SEX HYGIENE IN
sy SCHOOLS,

There has been considerable discus
sion on the question OF. teaching sex
hygiene in the public schools. The ad-
vantage of increased knowledge for the
children, as well as the practical diff
ficulties Of presenting this subject
properly, have been commented on
from various points of view. There
has bean little effort, however, to Sc
cure an expression of opinion from
those vitality interested, namely, the
parents and the children themselves.
For this reason, the report of the Blu
reau of Research of the Upper PENN
sula (Michigan Educational associa-
ton, recently issued. is of interest.
This bureau was organized to make a
direct study of the schools of the Up
per peninsula of Michigan, their equip
ment and their methods and material
for study. 1t is at present endeavoring
to discover the points of strength and
weakness of the schools. as Judged by
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
.HALP|N CASE HELD
UNTIL NEXT WEEK
SUIT AGAINST STREET RAILWAY
CO., is CONTINUED FOR
SHORT TIME.

The case Of Effie Halpin vs.. The OF,
tumWa Railway & Light Co., which has
been heard in district court Thursday
and Friday was, Friday evening, con-
tinued until Monday and the jury ex.
cused until that time.
This is an action in which the plain.
tiff is seeking the sum of $4,000 from
the street car company for injuries
which she alleges she received when
one of the company's cars jumped the
track on East Main street between
Iowa and Van Buren, avenues.
Today has been devoted to the TAX
ing UP of several widows pension
cases and other smaller matters which
do not require the work of the jury.
The action entitled Ward Steele VS..
William Marsh has been continued un-
til the March 1915 term upon the APP
plication of the parties. Mabel Porter
has filed petition for divorce from
r. 0. Porter II. S. Lindberg has fill
ed petition against Harriet j. Hall
ct. AL. in which the foreclosure of a
mortgage and judgment for 1854
are sought.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

ficiency, inspiring others with the love
of good music contribution to this
community OF permanent value.
Her interest in the affairs OF the d.
A. r. has always been of great bene-
fit to our chapter and the success Of
our meetings and and programs has
been due to her help and suggestions.
We will greatly miss her in our
work and in our gatherings but we
are grateful for having known one
who has set for us so good an ex-
ample.
May she rest in peace, and may
light perpetual shine on her.
Resolved that this appreciation be
published in The Courier. placed on
the records and that copy of 1t be
sent to the family.
(Signed)
Mrs. W. G.. Hengen, chairman.
Mrs. William Haven.
Mrs. A. r. McCue.
Mrs. Catherine G.. Taylor.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

the parents and others interested in
them. The report just issued is divld-
ed into four sections: moral education,
physical education, industrial educa-
ton and general. The basis for the re-
port is the individual opinions of BIT
representative citizens. Under the
first head, among many other subjects
discussed, the question was asked of
parents, do you believe that sex ny
giene should be taught in the schools"
To this question:, ninety-two replied.
Eyes. while IT'S opposed such instruc-
ton; six made qualified replies. Com
menting on these answers, the report
says that the replies indicate that pat
rons of schools are not ready as yet to
have sex hygiene taught in the schools
Doubtless but few teachers are
qualified to teach the subject WELL
says the report, land to teach 1t poor
ly would be much worse than not to
teach it at ALL" The bureau also en-
deavored to get the point of view of
the pupil At Houghton, two lectures
on sex hygiene were given to boys and
two to girls. Some time after the lee
lures, the boys and girls were segregat-
ed and were asked: did you learn
anything of valhe at the last lecture on
sex hygiene?" Ninety boys stated that
they had learned something of value
and eight that they had not, while
fifty-four girls regarded the lecture as
of value and twenty did not. When
asked: do you favor another lecturer
eighty-fve boys were in favor of fur
ther instruction and thirteen were OPP
posed to it, while forty-four girls were
in favor and thirty were opposed to the
proposition. This report, says The
Journal of the American Medical Asso-
citation, emphasizes the points which
have been previously brought out; un-
til we know what should, be taught
pupils at different ages, until we have
formulated definite graded course OF
instruction and have trained teachers
to give this instruction, the proposition
for teaching sex hygiene in the public
schools should be approached with the
utmost caution. In no case should an
effort be made to force such an instruc-
ton on the pupils or on the commun-
ity. When the parents of children are
convinced, by a large majority, of the
advisability of such instruction. it
should be provided. Premature efforts
to place such subjects on the school
curriculum in advance of public
opinion can only cause misunderstand-
ing and trouble
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
THE E|sTE|DDFOO
ON THANKSGIVING
ANNUAL WELSH FESTIVAL At
THE COMET OPERA HOUSE
IN ALBA.

Abba. Nov. 21--The big annual must
cal festival of the Eisteddfod associa.
ton will be held in the Comet theater
on Thanksgiving day. This worthy or.
ganization is for the purpose of promot
ing and interesting the public in music
and song, which tend to develop the
better part of mankind and thereby
enjoy the qualities of higher civiliza
ton. The people of Monroe county and
adjoining counties should avail them.
selves of this splendid opportunity for
a liberal musical education.
The program follows:
Chief choral Competition, "The Lord
is man Of war
Choral Competition, DAY Break"
Male Chorus, "The Hunters Chorus
Female Chorus. Sweetest May"
Childrens Chorus, Jerusalem, My
Glorious Home"
Double Quartet, Mixed voices, Rest
Soldier, Rest.
Quartet Mixed Voices, Sunset"
Quartet Male Voices, n.Come Dear
Amanda"
Quartet Female Voices, "The Little
Dustman."
Trio, Soprano. Alto and Bass, "The
Night We Said Goodbye"
Duet, Tenor and Bass, Bow Thine
Ear. 0 Lord"
Duet. Alto and Baritone, "Thy King
dom Of Love-
Soprano Solo, Meadow Sweet
Alto solo, Sweetheart Good Night.
Tenor Solo, "A Dream of Life's
Springtime"
Baritone Solo, my Desert Queen"
Bass Solo, Gold Glittering Gold"
Welsh Solo, for men over so, "Y Cad
lef Gymreig."
Welsh Solo, for women over so, Y
Fwyalchen Songs of Wales.
Solo for children under IL, "The Bir6
With Broken Wing"
Solo for children under 1S, "Sweet
Kitty O'Day."
Piano Solo for adults, "Amarylles, Z
Piano Solo for children under IS
School Days.
Violin Solo for adults, Meditation.
Violin Solo, "Berceuse.
Defamation for adults, THE Cross
ing of the Rubicon."
Defamation for children IL to 1S
"Kipling's Recessional."
Defamation for children under 10
"Hail Sovereign Love-" Heart Throbs
Welsh Defamation, "Y Ded-Wydt
Dri," by Ben Davis.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
LAUNDRYMEN ARE
IN SESSION HERE

The Southeastern Iowa Laundry
mems association meeting was called
to order at 2:15 this afternoon in the
rooms of the Ottumwa Commercial as
ISOLATION.
The gathering is being attended by
a number Of the proprietors and offic-
ers of the different laundry concerns
located in this part Of the state as well
as agents for the same companies.
Beside these representatives there has
been good sized delegation from the
Ottumwa companies. The gathering
today is called session to take up
several matters of Importance to the
members. sl
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
INSTITUTE MOVES
into HIGH SCHOOL
CLOSING SESSIONS OF COUNTY
MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THAT n
BUILDING. ~.

Today's. the closing sessions OF the
Wapelo county teachers institute.
have been held in the high school build
ing instead Of the grand jury room OF
the court house where Thursdays and.
Fridays meetings were held.
The space at the court house proved
to be entirely too inadequate to take
care of the many teachers who are
secured. The institute this fall has been
one of the best ever held for the teach
ers of Wapello county, The crowds
have been unusually large. and the adj
dresses have been brimfll of good
things for the instructors Of; the coun-
tvs youth. All of the schools have been
represented with the exception of the
Ottumwa schools, representatives being
here from Eldon, IIddyville, Blakesburs.
Chillicothe Kirkville. Agency and other
places in the county as well as every
rural school.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
WHY EvVAcUATE VERA CRUZ?

Unless present plans are chanseu'
the American soldiers who for some
months past have been holding the
Mexican port of Vera Cruz. Will pc
brought back to the United States on
Monday. II the United States was rlgnt
IN the first place in selling the port,
then it certainly is making terrible
mistake in evacuating it at this time.
Since the Yankee soldiers arrived at
Vera Cruz it has been about the only
safe place in the whole republic OF
Mexico; only within its confines were
people safe from intriguing and murder
and worse. Now with what promises
to be the worst Of the many revolts
81 the last few years just getting a
start. and with the peaceable Mexlcans
and many Americans and other aliens
neei Ing a safe refuge from the plum
der1 IL, numbering Mexican bandit sol
die, !. the administration Is going to
null it's guardians of the peace out OF
Vera Cruz and leave the people there,
the Americans and Europeans to their
fate. -
For consistent inconsistency, moth
ing can beat such action.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
TABLE SYRUP FROM APPLES.

Science is coming to the rescue VI
many productive enterprises by ulscoV-
ering new uses to which their surplus
products may be proftably put. In the
present dearth of demand and unsat1s-
factory prices in the apple market, 1t
is opportune that the department OF
agriculture at Washington should an
nounce satisfactory experiments with
4 process, for making syrup from the
Juice expressed from malic fruit.
The new syrup, one gallon OF which
is made from seven gallons OF ordinary
cider, is a clear ruby or amber colored
syrup of about the consistency OF cane
syrup and maple syrup. Properly ster-
ilized and put in sealed tins or bottles
it will keep indefinitely, and When
opened will keep under household con
ditiOns as we'll as other syrups. 1t mas
a distinct fruity aroma and special
flavor of it's own which is described as
being practically the same as the taste
of the syrupy substance which exudes
from a baked apple. The syrup can be
use.l like maple or other syrups for
griddle cakes, cereals, household cook
ery and as fiavoring in desserts. The
government cooking experts are at pre-
sent I'LL ~ IL >S> = >
and expect shortly to issue recipes Tor
use Of the new syrup in old ways and
for taking advantage of it's special fav-
or in novel dishes
The interest of apple growers in the
product arises from the fact that the
new apple cider syrup promises to give
them commercial outlet for vast
quantities of windfall and other apples
for which they hitherto could find no
market either in perishable raw cider
yor in vinegar. No method of steriliz-
ing ordinary cider has been found prac-
tica! for the reason that boiling cider
at once interferes with it's delicate
flavor
with the cider mill able to make a
palatable, long keeping table syrup out
OF it's apple juice, growers, it is Deilev'
ed. will be able to use all excess juice
for bottled or canned apple syrup. me
new syrup. the specialists find, Will
keep Indefinitely, SO that the cider
makers can market it gradually
throughout the year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
Press Comment

Burlington Gazette: In spite of the
high cost of living, the baseball mag
mates have decided to cut down the sal
aries next year. There is grave sus-
picion that the value OF many ball play
erS' services were overestimated. 1t
also is suspected if they decided to go
out and earn their living in some other
manner, they might have to work much
longer for months wages than they
do on the diamond.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

In 1910 Iowa produced 1877 ,261, 900
pounds of butter to CALIFORNIA; $4,000
600. Wisconsin produced $4,000, 900
pounds and was the only state that
surpassed Iowa. New York came in
with 69,00O,0GO pounds.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
FARMERS NEED HELP.

Even with a most ideal fall that per
mitted farmers to do nearly all their
own work because they were able to
work every day, still there is call for
more help on the farms Farmers are
advertising for corn huskers and many
who are not advertising could use men
if the right kind were available The
soil is calling for men, but the men are
misunderstanding the call. 1t is not
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
ST.. EDITORS AT
ALBA DECEMBER 3-4

Abba, Nov. 20.-The Southern Iowa
Editorial association win convene in
Abba the third and fourth of Deem
Der A splendid program is in course,
of preparation and good attendance
is assured.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

necessary to buy a farm in order to
go back to the soil" AS matter of
fact the man who can afford to lay
down money for tract of land is
rarely to be found going back to the
soil except for amusement. The men
to whom the soil is calling are men
who want to work, who are not afraid
to labor long hours, and who are ambi
tlous to become land owners them
selves. Men who are out of work, Tired
OF city life, and anxious to become in
dependent, are the ones who should
answer the call. They can do so by
getting jobs on somebody's else farm.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

The traffic policeman at the corner
or Main and Market streets is conspic-
uous by MS absence. And number of
drivers OF autos, wagons and street
cars are taking advantage of that fact
to forget there are anything like traf.
fic rules and regulations,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

The men who drink are the ones
who are continually drag to them
selves and everyone who is working
with them
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

The optimist Is the one who makes
the best of it when he gets the worst
of 1.-THE Vulcan Bulletin.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

IN 1910 1owa's hens produced 1o9.-
ooo'oOo dozens of eggs and beat all 9TH
er states except Missouri. That state
produced ILL., 100000 dozens.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

A Scotchman's definition of efficiency
is worth handing to every executive in
a printing house. 1t is: ITS nae re-
memberin's mooch-it's thinkin' ahead
Bundle Bee.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

Have you contributed toward the re-
lief OF the homeless Belgians? Send
your money to J. F. Powell, treasurer
in the Sixth district for the Iowa Bel
gian relief association.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

Villa and Carranza are too patriotic
to let anyone else usurp power or to
get out of the country themselves.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

If the roads are not dragged before
the ground is frozen, there will be no
further opportunity to improve them
this winter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

Ioday's football games were expect
ed to settle the eastern and western
championship titles. Now we can all
breathe easy again.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

The department of your business
that has in it men who drink, is the de-
partment that is causing the most
trouble to all the other departments
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
RELcluM's AWFUL PLIGHT.

News comes from Belgium that the
relief afforded the suffering people
there thus far has been but drop
in the bucket" to what is needed. And
that does not mean, either. that the
people Of H. lied States have been
slow in responding to the silent appeal
of Belgium But it does mean that the
lent of Belgium's suffering is so
great that. extraordinary relief
measures are required. One authority
reports seven million people who are
in actual danger of starvation and
death from insufficient clothing and
shelter. The prosperous people of Iowa
should not forget that the Iowa Bel
GUM Relief association is asking them
for corn. other foodstuffs or money to
aid the Belgians. Neither should they
forget that the Belgians cannot be aid
ed after they have starved to death.
The aid, if aid is to be extended them,
must be prompt.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

Nevada Herald: A half century Of
prosperity under protection has taught
the American electorate that whenever
the blight that always follows free
trade or low tariff comes, then the
thing to do is to get back to protection.
Acting on that theory, the people sim
ply started back Tuesday and expect
to complete the journey in two years.
That Is all there is to the election.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
D1 n n err
s t orr e s.

1t was an amateur performance of
THE Pirates of Penzance." The po-
licemens chorus having been encored
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

Be sure that your next wagon has
wide tires
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

vidual Efforts were not to meet with
appreciation. for voice from the gods
shouted, Hi! man, you're off your
beat!'
Nat Goodwin once told of an expert
ence he had with Juvenile deadhead
in a western town. Standing outside
the theater a little time before the
performance was due to begin he OBJ
served a small boy with an anxious
forlorn look on his face and weedy
looking pup in his arms. Goodwin in
quired what was the matter. and was
told that the boy wished to sell the
dog so as to raise the price of seat
in the gallery. The actor suspected at
once a dodge to secure pass on the
sympathy racket" but allowing him.
self to be taken in he gave the boy a
pass. The dog was deposited in a
safe place and the boy was able to
watch Goodwin as the Gilded Fool
from good seat in the gallery. Next
day Goodwin saw the boy again near
the theater, SO he asked: well,
sonny, how did you like the show"
I'm glad didn't sell my dog" was
the reply.
did you get any pleasure out Of
that cigar gave your
YES, it. made me so sick that | had
to take weeks vacation
Smith was rambling down the
street one afternoon, with large
smile floating over his features, when
he met a friend.
"Why that beauteous smile, old
man." asked the friend, pausing to
clutch Smiths hand. NHave you
stacked up against great happiness?'
YES" merrily answered Smith
my next-door neighbor sent me a
box of patent axle grease, with nice
little note asking me to use it on my
lawn mower"
Happiness exclaimed the friend
wonderingly. do you call sarcas
tic stunt like that happiness?"
"Yes,' was the grinful response OF
Smith. II sent the axle grease back
to him with suggestion that he
might use it on his daughters voice.
Il 4
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

What matters 1t that we should pass
on a pit OF that praise which every
mothers son of us-whether boss or
office boy-appreciates now and then.
as stimulus to greater endeavor.-
The Business, Builder
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

Comment on the recommendations
OF General Wotherspoon that reserve
army should be built up by this nation
is showing that there is a pretty gen.
eral belief that compulsory military
training for the youths of the land,
would not be as bad as some people
claim
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

children as being more nourishing than
cows milk and free from tuberculosis.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

In the Russian and German hos.
pitfalls. goats milk is much used for
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24
Hannibal Courier Post: 1t should not
be overlooked that ventilation is as
good for health as for politics.

Clinton Herald: There has been a
good deal of talk about scuttling the
republican ship, but the Second district
showed that there is nothing wrong
with it's Hull.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

Life in Mexico is just one revolution
after another.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-11-24

A converted Chinese girl says that
unless China is Christianized, China
VIII make the world pagan. What need
fer China to do that? The European
war shows that the work is progress
ing nicely without any effort on the
part of China.