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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21
The United States-By
Blanche BOSNIAN

The United States consists of forty
eight states. 1t is bounded on the
north by the Dominion of Canada, on
south by Mexico and Gulf Of Mexico,
and on the west by the Pacific ocean.
The United States has many indus
tries. Some of them are agriculture,
mining. manufa curing, fishing, herd
ing and numbering. Agriculture is the
leading industry. Some of the manu-
features are cotton and wooden goods,
leather, tools and machinery, -four,
lumber and salt.
The United States produces more
gold, silver. iron, lead and copper than
any other country in the world. The
principle mines of coal and iron are in
the eastern highland and those of gold
and silver are in the western highland.
Some of the largest cities are New
York. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh. Buffa-
10, Boston. st. Louis. Omaha. Chicago,
New Orleans. Denver, San Francisco,
Minneapolis and Washington, which is
the capital; it is situated in the Dis
trict of Columbia.
Some of the largest rivers Of the
United States are Mississippi. Mis-
souri,. Columbia. Colorado, Rio Grande,
and Ohio. The Mississippi river with
it's tributary, the Missouri river, is
said to be the longest river in the
world.
Some of the products that are
grown are sugar, cotton, tobacco,
hemp, hay and potatoes. Or all cotton
is e most important.
- yxos& ko<N \ ~
I live in is Iowa. It's capital is Des
Moines. The government Of the Uni
ted States is that federal republic
The largest part of the population is
in the eastern part. The population In
1910 was 91,972,266
Blanche BOSNIAN.
blanche did not give age or ad
dress.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21
Charles Cannot Understand
How One Junior Can Have
Eleven Grandparents

Dear Miss Watts: I will write to
you through the Junior page.
! saw your letter in the Junior page
about the eleven grandparents.
I would like to know how you got
them. Some of them must be great
grandparents.
I have no great or great great grand
parents living, but have three grand
parents living, two grandpas and one
grandma. My two grandpas' names are
James Long and Matt Dommer. My
grandma's name is Margaret Dommer.
Charlie B. Dommer Age II,
|R. F. D. No. 1. Unionville, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21
One Sensible Name

I'd Just like to know why they call a
bird Dick,
And just why they call crow jim;
A parrots called Polly,-just think Of
the folly
wonder who could have named
him!
A cat they call Tom and | can't under
stand
Why they call big wild rabbit
Jack!
They call a goat Billy,-it's awfully
silly
The way they have named the whole
pack!
But right over there sits my curly
haired pup.
Thank goodness they've left him to
me,
So rye named him Wooly-I think it
is fully
AS good and means something, you
see!
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21
SEVEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS

/. Use one side of the paper only.
2. Write neatly and legibly, using
ink or sharp lead pencil.
3. Always sign your name in full
and state your age.
4. DO not copy stories or poetry and
send us as your own work.
6. Always state choice of prize on
separate piece Of paper, with name
and address in full.
Z. Address the envelope to Editor
Courier Junior.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21
Ruth's D0g
T0uzer

A very funny thing happened at
Ruths house the other day, and
brought her into ill repute with at
least one member Of the police force.
She is very serious little girl of
five, with great solemn, truthful eyes.
No one would ever dream Of her tell.
ing what was not exactly true, and she
never made joke in her life.
She was sitting on the bottom step
Of her stoop on this special morning,
when Mr.. Smith, the big policeman,
came along. He interested Ruth very
much by going to the door of every
house. little open book and pencil
in his hand. After talking with who
ever came to the door for moment,
he turned away, sometimes writing in
the little book, but oftener not.
At the minister's door he wrote
something, and at DR.. Blakes. Ruth
particularly noticed that.
Mr.. Smith was tremendous power
in the neighborhood. Not boy dared
to shout shout of fling ball when
he was in sight; and, as for the little
girls,-well, they always breathed
freer when Mr.. Smith turned the
corner.
Ruth watched the big man until he
reached her house. Then, with
quaking heart, she saw him mount her
steps. Mamma opened the door.
do We kape a dog, num-" asked
Mr.. 8mith.
NO." replied mamma; and to Ruth
the dear voice seemed to shake with
fear.
Mr.. Smith bowed sternly, and turned
to come down.
1t was perfectly clear to Ruth now
Mr.. Smith was putting the entire
neighborhood under arrest, except
those who kept dogs!
The minister had one, and so did
Dr. Blake. She meant to save nam
ma if she could. So she tremblingly
faced Mr.. Smith on the bottom step,
and said gently, Mamma forgot Tow
ger, SIR
Mr. Smith was all attention.
"Is this your house?" he questioned.
eyes, sir" Ruth's great, honest eyes
gazed frankly into the grim face, look
ing down.
And you have dog, eh?"
Yes, sir. Tower is our dog
Up the steps again went Mr. Smith,
and sharply rang the bell.
Mamma replied.
where's your dog, NUM-"
II told you that We had no dog. We
have never had a dog" mamma an
swered.
ooh! This is an old trick. mum,
though we don't meet it often in these
neighborhoods. However, you've got
truthful little girl; and she isn't so
sure that We have no dog. l insist
upon seeing him. NUM-"
A funny little CLEAN came in NAM
mas eyes. ....-.
Ruth" she called, "you may as we'll
bring Tower. The officer insists upon
seeing him" ss
Mr.. Smiths face grew very red as
Ruth ran uustairs.
Presently she came back. Here's
Tower, sir she said with culver.
! Here's our dog" And she held up
to the astonished eyes of the big po-
liceman a dirty Canton-nannel dog
one shoe button eye quite gone. his tail
J in shreds, and his detached ears PIN
ned to his head with safety.pins
If Mr.. Smith had been wise, he
would have laughed, but Mr.. Smith
was not on the police force because Of
his wisdom.
Mamma. though. laughed merrily,
while Ruth Rugged Tower, AMI felt
that in some roundabout way lie and
she had saved the family frcsn an
awful fate.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21
ABOUT PRIZES.

If the Courier Juniors have ever
failed to receive prizes when the win
ner's names were published we want
to be told about 1t right away. We
also want all of our prizes acknow-
ledger. We send out prizes within
two weeks after the winners names
are announced.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21
SCHOOL COMPOSITIONS.

We hope that many more of the
Juniors will write letters. We will Of
fer surprise prize for the best letter
and all the Juniors can work for it.
Ruth e. Daggett is awarded the COM
position prize.
We want more Juniors to send in
some of their school compositions.
We will give beautiful doll, knife,
book, skates (roller) for the best COM
position.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21
A JUNIORS QUESTION.

will you please tell me what the
Juniors mean when they say, 4 would
like to exchange post cards with some
one'?''
Answer-They want you and all the
other juniors to send them post card
The stories in the contest which
closed March 16 will appear next week
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21
DORIS PAULEY WANTS A POST
CARD SHOWER.

Dear Juniors: 1t has been long
time since I have written to the Courier
and this is my third attempt. I go to
rural school number ten. ] am in the
eighth grade. Ny school mate is Clara
Hart. Our Valentine box was at school
on February 18th. I have one sister.
Her name is Margery. She is nine
years old She is a blonde and | am
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21

brunette Both Of use have brown
cards and thought they were very
nice. My birthday is on the 23rd of
March and would be glad if the
Juniors would give me a postcard
shower.
Doris Pauley,
Route 1, Box 49, Frederic, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21
THE COURIER JUNIOR
Published by
THE COURIER PRINTING co.
OttumWa, Iowa
MATILDA DEVEREAUx
EDITOR
CHARLES GETS LETTER PRIZE.

Dear Juniors: Next week we will
announce the Easter contest In the
meantime we want few more Juniors
to write some nice letters. This week
we are going to award Charles B. DOM
mer a prize for his letter written some
weeks ago.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21
WILL SEND POST CARDS.

Whenever the Juniors write short
stories or nice letters they will receive
post cards, the latter being sent out
when the letters and stories are pub
lished.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-03-21

squirrels will rent the cottage in this
fashion. I'm sure I dare not undertake
to say.
Teddy Roosevelt Shaw. age g.
Williamsburg, Iowa.
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
FARM SCHOOLS
 VERY SUCCESSFUL

Farm schools are being conduct ed each week during the summer by the College of Agriculture and Experiment Station of the University in cooperation with the farm demonstration forces of the U, s. Department of Az riculture. The schedule opened up at Prairie Grove during the second week in July and will con- tinue until the middle of Septem- Der. The combined forces of the College of Agriculture of the Uni versity and the Farmers Cooper ative Demonstration work of the U. s. Department of Agriculture are engaged in these schools, one of which will be held at Batesville September I'll. In the schools held up to the present time there has been an average attendance of more than $50 farmers and 1t Is fully expected that the at tendance during the remainder of the season will bring the aver. age far above this point.
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
CALOMEL MAY HURT YOUR LIVER

Every time you take this pow erful drug you are in danger. Take Dodson's Liver tone instead. Calomel is made from mercury, and while mercury has many val uable uses, 1t is a dangerous thing to swallow. If calomel stays in the system very long it salliyates, even when it works naturally, its after-affects are often bad.
 The Newark Drug Co. will sell you Dodson's Liver Tone which is positively guaranteed to take the place of calomel. Liver Tone stim- ulates the liver just enough to start 1t working, and does not make you sicker than ever-as calomel often does. You feel good after taking Dodson's and 1t won't force you to stop eating or work ing after taking it. It is as benef- cial for children as for adults.
 Try large bottle for fifty cents under the guarantee that your money will be given back cheer fully If you're not satisfied.
 Advertisement.
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
WATERMELON PARTY

Mrs. E. C. Magness entertained with a watermelon party on Tues day afternoon in honor of Miss Ada Allen of Little Rock. Those present were: Misses Bea Ration and Hazel Edwards. Out of town guests: Misses Ada Allen of Little Rock, Lorene Luckett of Bates vile, and Mrs. M. C. Magness of Oak Grove, La.
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
ARKANSAS LUMBER

Arkansas lumber dealers are re- spending generously to the oppor- tunity presented to them by the Arkansas Commission of the Pan- ama-Pacifc Exposition to contrib ute their products to the Arkan- sas state building at the fair. The visible interior woodwork will be of Arkansas native lumber contrib buted by the lumber interests of the state.
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
Sulphur Rock
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Sulphur Rock, Aug. 19.-Some little excitement in town early Sunday morning over what was supposed to be a mad-dog. The dog was killed on Main street by a negro who had followed the dog from the negro section near the depot.
 For expert shooting with q shot gun call on Clarence Bedding.
 Quite number from here at tended the Sunday School Con- vention at Cushman Sunday.
 J. w. Taylor of Shelbyville spent Saturday and Sunday here.
 Dr. Z. L. Ford of Route 2 from Newport visited his family here Saturday and Sunday.
 Miss Mabel Galloway of Paro- quet was here Saturday and Sun day.
 Ed Arnold and L: P. Forsythe, travelling salesmen, were seeing the merchants here Monday.
 Deputy Sheriff Peel McCook took Harrison and Pete Tucker, negroes, to jail at Batesyille Tues day morning. The boys are held for gaming.
 Dick McHenry of Newark seem- ed to be a kind of business visitor here Sunday.
 The young people enjoyed a lawn party given by Miss Maude Tuggle Saturday night.
 Sulphur Rock baseball team de- feated the Newark team again last Friday by the narrow margin of Is to 3.
 W. T. Jernigan and family re- turned to their home at Bates vile Tuesday, after a pleasant visit here with relatives and friends.
 Miss Elsie Boggs of Tuckerman is spending d few days here this week with Misses Laura Brock meyer and Mildred Soule.
 The residence occupied by ". s. Moore is being repaired in the way of a roof this week.
 Ben Jernigan and mother left Wednesday morning for Jones' boro to spend a few days visiting.
 Hurshell McGee of Cave City passed through our berg Tues day en route to Newark.
 Rev. F. L. Glisson is holding q successful meeting at the Gap this week.
 Prof. Sidney Pickens and fami- ly returned to Batesyille Tuesday, after short visit with relatives here and at Dota,
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
FARM FOR SALE

Fifty acres good bottom land, IS acres in cultivation, on public road, half mile from Arnold ferry; also 10 acres of land in Newark with good five room house, good water and orchard, only four blocks from depot and five blocks from school building. WALTER PASCOE.
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

The Journal is authorized to ans nounce D. c. Selvidge as a candidate for Justice of the Peace of Big Bot tom township, subject to the will of the voters in the September election.
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

The Journal is authorized to an nounce J. W. Scott as candidate for reelection as County and Probate Judge, subject to the will of the voters in the September election.
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
FOR CONSTABLE

The Journal is authorized to an nounce Van Holland as candidate for GoSstaAic ot~9ig Rottai:s ta7vaslstP,- : subject to the will of the people in the September election.
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
Local DOings

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 Miss ada Allen of Little Rock is the charming guest of Miss Bea Ration this week.
 Miss Lorine Luckett of Bates vile IS spending the week in town the guest of Miss Hazel Edwards.
 Mrs. Rufus Johnson, Jr., of Balch is spending the week here visiting her mother, Mrs. J. 4. Mayhan.
 Gov. Hays will speak in Bates vile, Tuesday, September 1, at 8 D. m., and at Newport, Wednes- day, September 2, at 2 p. m.
 Miss Kate Fortune of the Dota neighborhood spent Tuesday and Wednesday in town the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. c. Edwards.
 Dr. J. H. Kennerly. of Bates vile, accidentally stepped off into ditch while in Newark Tuesday, spraining his ankle so severely that he was unable to walk.
 MT. and Mrs. M. C. Magness and little son, after a pleasant visit here with relatives, left Wednes- day morning for their home at Oak Grove, La.
 Rev. E. M. Borden, editor of the Christian Pilot, of Little Rock, will begin a series of meetings at the Christian church in Newark the first Sunday in September.
 Lost.-A small key ring con- taining small bunch of keys and metal tag with owners name, 0. F. Craig, inscribed thereon. Finder please return to Journal office.
 Mrs. Whorton Arnold and little daughter, Fid, of Reward, Cali !, arrived Monday to spend some time visiting her father, J. F. Morgan, and other relatives and friends.
 Grover C. Gates of Newport has been appointed one of the court stenographers for the Ark ansas Supreme court, and will take up his duties about the first of September.
 Clay Duyall, the handsome as- sistant cashier of the First Nation al Bank, returned Saturday from an extended visit with his parents, Judge and Mrs. T. M. Duvall, of Mountain Grove, Mo.
 For Sale.-An ideal home; IS acres fine land, we'll improved, two wells good water; good house and barn; 5 acres best orchard in the country; all in the corporation of Newark. K. K. McHenry or Fred Eller.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. P. Magness left Monday night for Little Rock where they have purchased resi- dence property and will make their home. Their many friends here regret very much to loose this excellent family from New ark.
 Thos. Trumain, one of the best barbers who ever worked in New ark, now has chair in Porter's shop. It is not often that one finds as good barbers as MT. Tru- main in the smaller towns, and the patrons of this popular shop hope he will decide to remain here permanently.
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL

Rev E. A. Horn closed a success ful revival at Hopewell, near Min turn, last Sunday. The meeting resulted in 57 conversions and 50 additions to the Methodist church. He is now engaged in a meeting at Strangers Home, near Alicia.
The Newark journal., 1914-08-21
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR SHERIEE

The Journal is authorized to an nounce II. (. Scates as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the will of the people in the September election.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-20

strain. muzzle and tax dogs. Referred to the
committee on General Laws.
enact an &C, entitled IAN nc, to rer,,Ia'. re.
unne and manner In which common carriers.
pay just freight charges and claims for ias,
or damage to freight and claims for stor-
February e. fsjs R.ferre ser ~ En- approved
! tee Tor Courts OF Justice.
sy Mr.. Lssner;A bin to amend and re-
the Governor to grant a conditional pardon
10 persons confined In the penitentiary upon
that Institution" Referred 10 IN. 1890, OF
tee on General Laws;
OF water commissorfers for the city Of ' Sar
iolk. and TO define the duties OF sa,d board
members thereof. their term ~ otfic ~ .n s
compensation Referred 10 the Joint Com
,,niii.ee on Special, Private and Local LeE!s-
BY Messrs Cannon and Hartman: a bill to
act sapproved March IL. 1872. entitIee "a n
A. Of t ths lon, to he Hustinss Court, Part
the COMMITTEES for Courts OF Ju.isoe 70
Dy Messrs. Buchanan and Mapp: A bill to
s s, the shpment Of ardent spirits into
10, 10 regulate the delivery OF such ardent spir,
n a1s' 10 Provide Tor The alinE of orders and
Siving away ardent spirits or the sale Of III.
sa aIl on cr.di, by licensed dealers; to pre-,
visions OF this act. and to repeal eli acts Or
paris OF acts IA conflict herewith. referred
BY Mr. Mapp: 4 bill to create the Virginia
and Ui dn,,c .sho9i bos,d 70 define i,s powers
ICES OF the State Female Normal school at
schdnie. The State Normal ana industrial
Eotnai and Industrial school for women q,
rrrSnerlchseurg. and the State Normal and
Referred 10 the Committee on Pubiic Ins,I
tu1ions and EducatIon.
.nss and giving away OF Intoxicating Iiouor,
Ano beverages at fa,rs and other IarS. nthiio
agriculture. Mining and Manufae,uri t,ee on
amend aad ,. lannders and Lesner: bin to
| TO license and regulate the saIn- and a.
speston of continental stock and poultry
mails and pou,ry.'' approved MILE i1 AM aa;a
80 as to Provide for the sa!e and Inspection
powders and stock and pouitry S"q qem pUassy
amd hx'ns the insper,ion fees therefor Re.
Mining and M,nn 93atni.tee on Agriculture.
ny, ny M r; m Ma bill 10 permit Richard T
bridge across the branch OF Onancock Srs.t
| In said county Referred, 10 the Join. c.
i inii,se on Special Private and IDEAL Lesis-
BY Mr.. Feaiherston: A bill TO amend an,
power and Limitation or building and loan s ase
sooistions. approved March l. issi. Re 1
70 ny she M Tom EatS on g, General Legs.
Hoard OF Supervisors o. the County OF AZ
Beierred TO the Joint Committee on Speciai
!!Nate anu Local Legislation.
Sy ar. Eariy; bill 10 authorize tn. CITY
.ppuncIi OF The city OF Charlottesville 10 grant
az 10 no co-ordinatc college of the Univer-
Sly OF virginia Referred to the Joint Com.
init,ee on Special. Private and Local Legis
BY Mr.. Blanks: A bill to amend and re.
enact the charter of LaCross Mecklenburr
coun,y. Referred TO the Join, COMMITTEES on
Speciai: Private and Local Legislation
By Mr Blanks: bill to lesalise tho do
nation OF the sum of tl500 by the Council
OF the town Of GAINESVILLE. Va. to the dis
trict school board of Clarksvile MagisteriaI
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-20
IRVINE CANDIDATE
TO SUCCEED SLEMP
Announces He Will Be in Race
for Nomination at Bristol
Convention
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.1

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
Washington, D. c., February 1s.-R.
Tate Irvine. of Big Stone Gap. will be
candidate for nomination for Con
gress. from the Ninth Congressional
District to succeed Campbell Bascom
Slemp,, at the Democratic district con
vention>to be held at Bristol on March
is. Furthermore he expects to be nom
mated and elected
will be candidate for nomination
at the Bristol convention said Mr.
Irvine tonight. II have every rcn'
son to believe that Will be MONT
mated, too II lam nominated, the peo
pie OF the Ninth District can depend
on me Go make a strong personal cam
paign. i believe I'will be supported by
every Democrat in tn edistrict, which
every Democrat in the district over
Mr.. Slemp, or the man who is nomi.
mated to succeed him.
Wlth the passage of the Democratic
tariff and currency measures, which
VIII certainly mean unprecedentsd
prosperity throughout the country. IL
not already. then as soon as these
measures are In good working order,
nave the FULL belief that the Demo
Gratis VIII get together In the Ninth
District and regain that territory from
the, Black Mountain Coal Compsnies
which are participating In hearings.
before the Interstate Commerce. Co.'s
mission. 20 Noii
| Other men whose names have hean
connected here with the nomination for
congress from the Ninth District ARE
X. +. Bruce, of Wise; State Senstor
b. FRANK Buchanan, of Smyth, and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-20

construction OF public high school building
IN said town and district. Referred to tho
Joint Committee on Special. Private and
Local Legislation.
BY Messrs. GayIo and EarIy:A bill to au-
ihorize Albomorle and Buckingham Coun-
Ties to erect. build and construct a bridge
across James River at Warren. either at tho
point where q ferry IN now being operated or
within ono mile thereof. and to maintain
and operate tho same as a FREQ bridge, and
70 Issue bonds for that purpose. Referred to
tho Joint Committee on Special. Private and
Local Legislation.
BY Mr. Lesner: bill to amend and re-
enact the charter of Norfolk. referred to
the Joint Committee on Spcclul. Private and
Local Legislation.
BY Mr.. Lesner: Senate Joint resolution No.
81. urging Congress to enact Immigration
Laws Referred to tho Committee on GEN
eral Laws.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-02-20
william III. Fletcher
Especial to The Times-D,s,

Especial to The Times Dispatch
Norfolk. Va. February 19-WiIiiam
II Fletcher, aged nincty-two years. one
or the Oldest residents OF Norfolk. died
to-day at the Alimand Home, OF Cum
perland Street Methodist Church He
mad for five or six years been an in
mate of the home. all Of his relatives
snavins preceded him to the grave AIR.
fletcher had been in Norfolk about sew
enty years. having come here from
Gloucester County. his native home. He
was the father of Fred Fletcher and
Miss Sarah Lizzie Fletcher. who were
Doth died several years ago Mrs.
FLETCHER passed away more than a de-
cade ago
Mr. Fletcher had been a member OF
Cumberland Street Church for more
than sixty years. and was the next old
est living member of that congrega-
tion The funeral will take place from
[Cumberland Street Church to-morrow