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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
AT DES MONIES IN 1915

Iowa City, June 6.-The Iowa state
Funeral Directors association elected
offlcers for the ensuing year as FOL
lows: President F. D. Kerrick, Fair
field Vice President E. F. Young; Vim
ton. Edward Young, Carlisle and 8. u.
Mcintyre, Pocahontas; secretary treas
urer. Charles Emerson, Creston. The
executive committeeman for three
wears is M. NJ Hoffman OF DUBUQUE.
The meeting place for 1915 is Des
Moines.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

that them you sold me last week is so
much smaller at the bottom Of the bas'
ket than at the top?"
WAL replied the old man. "p'tat-
ers Is CROWN 80 fast now that by the
time get basketball dug, the last
ones 10 about twice the size of the
first"
Here" said the proprietor Of the
place, SIS little gift for you and Jim.
Each bottle Is finest old Scotch whis-
ky. You drop in at Jim's on your way
and give him this, will you?"
Certainly" replied the grateful one.
On his way he fell and broke one
bottle.
Poor Jim!" he murmured, picking
himself up.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09
: oLIvET.

L. Hackard of Pella was business
caller here Monday.
Mrs. ]. l.. Billings is spending the
week In Pella with her daughter, Mrs.
Derus.
]. II. Wiser OF Harvey was here on
business Monday.
Mrs. G.. Bonfield and family visited
this week at the ]. ]. Top home.
Mrs. John Nossman Of Harvey spent
Tuesday here with trends.
Miss Ethel Walter OF Knoxville Wis
tied this week at the home of Mr.. and
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

Speaking Of cleanup days." Homer
Hoch in the Marion Record asks:
Why not cleanup day for casting
of the mental and moral rubbish?
Why not gather up the tin cans Of
spite and envy, the old rags of indif
ference and selfishness, the junk of old
animosities, and all the trash that &C.
cumulates in the back yard of the mind
and heart, and send it to the dump
pile where 1t belongs?"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

Government flour mills are advocat-
ed by the minister of agriculture for
New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
He states that the matter Is now be-
fore the cabinet and believes that the
government will establish the mills at
the wheat centers.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09
ROSE PALMER HEADS
RUSSELL SCHOOLS

Russell, June 8.-The school board
has elected Miss Rose Palmer OF Rudd,
superintendent OF the Russell schools
for the coming year. Miss Palmer
comes highly recommended by the
state high school inspectors and the
county superintendents Of the coun.
ties where she has taught. The school
board is to be commended on securing
Miss Palmer to head the schools.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09
AuToIsTs VIOLATE LAW.

In view Of the effort being made by
the city to regulate traffic at the bust
est corner in the city so as to provide
greater safety for all, it behooves the
General public to cooperate in the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09


Iowa produced:
26O,423 bushels of cherries;
$4,000 bushels of plums;
6,746,O00 bushels of apples;
$4,000 bushels of peaches;
$4,000 bushels of pears;
100, 100000 dozens of eggs;
l,078,0O0 pounds Of cheese;
318,00O,000 gallons of milk;
127,261,000 pounds of butter;
11,174,000 bushels Of wheat;
343, 761,OOO bushels of corn.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09
Morris Williams
Horse Market

Moines, Every Thurs
day; ottunnwa, Every Friday.
Family broke" driving horses o.
hand for retai'--Also big team horse,
for sale and for hire. II you canr
bring your stock to our sales send
me word what you have and | Will
either send out buyer or come
myself.
SPECIAL SALE FRIDAY JUNE n.
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An Angry Constituent.

An Angry Constituent.
mo; I'll never vote fer that Teller
again"
why not?"
IT, wrote him that l wanted gov
eminent plum and he sent me a couple
of seedlings from the agricultural de-
partment"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09
% / n n e T.
s tor i e s.

madam said the old farmer, making
his usual weekly call
"Oh. are they?" retorted the custo-
mer. THAT reminds me. How is II
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

There Is only one species Of bird
known whose bite is poisonous, the
Rpir N'Doob or bird of DEATH" of
New Guinea. LOSS of sight, convul-
sions and lockjaw are symptoms which
follow rapidly after the bite.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09
Tho War Correspondent.
He cannot be bested
When copy is short
He just gets arrested
And wires q report.
CORRESPONDENT.
sky Effects.

"This scenery isn't what It was"
complained the artist
81 can't see no difference" declared
the old farmer. What do you miss ?"
I'm looking for cloud like the one
I painted last year"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

on the head. Earthenware vessels
have hitherto been in use, but as alum.
mum vessels are becoming cheaper
they are replacing them because OF
greater lightness.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09
Press Comment

Hannibal Courier Post: No wonder
that the treaty between the United
States and Colombia is agreeable to
the latter country when it means the
payment of $25,OOO,O0O to tho South
American republic.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

It is still customary for the poorer
nla saAa in India to carry homo watar
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

Slippers were formerly used to drink
wine out of. Now they're useful to
throw at the Judge.
The chief Powhatan was about to
pulverize Mr.. John Smith when q
shrek rent the air and Pocohontas
stood between them.
STAY" she commanded.
"Ah!" exclaimed Smith, who was
noted for his fertility In resource. you
are the first girl ever loved"
Pocohontas was just graduated and
believed everything she heard, and SO
they were married.
The editor Of a great magazine sent
for q certain author who had submit
ted an unsolicited manuscript.
II am glad to make your acquaint-
ance. SIR" said the editor, enthusiast
ticaliy. "The story you sent US Is per
fectly splendid. But why use nom
de plume? Let us publish 1t under
your own name and it will make you
famous"
I'm not after fame" objected the
author. tits money want
But you'll get just as much money
in either case"
"No, I won't. II publish 1t over
my own name my wife will get the
money"
IT should think you would like him,
Mabel. He wrote play about you"
Eyes, but he called 1t The Price He
Paid
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09
Not Interested.

Colonel, they say that water seeks
It's own level. How about that?'
Il care nothing about its level, sir,
I'm above It,"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

Tho Graduating Gown.
Her outfit is the proem
To fathers being broke.
While her gown is a poem,
His costume Is joke.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

Experiment In Art.
"Painting your own portrait, eh?"
EYES,"
vanity, my friend"
"Oh, no; l was just trying to see If
I could paint one persons who would
be satisfied with the likeness
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

Kansas City Journal: If business
men don't like the way congress is
legislating, let them run for congress
themselves. Professional politicians
know little about any kind of business
but vote-getting, and care less.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

Quick, Watson, the Needle.
zone of those Nobel prizes ought to
20 to Luther Burbank"
"Why so?"
"Who is doing more for peas?"
Can't Lose.
"Stenography isa great line"
I'm what respect?'
IF you're man, the boss can't do
without you; If you're girl, he mar
ries you"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09
London Fashions.

Slippers were formerly used to drink
wine out of. Now they're useful to
throw at the Judge.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-06-09

ROCK Island Argus: Even though
the fallacy that there was law on
the statute books against driving
through a funeral cortege has been
exploded, it is to be hoped that the
attitude Of drivers of vehicles will
not be changed. Wouldn't it make you
mad to have some one butting into
your funeral?
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21
PUBLICITY COMMITTEE REPORT.
Continued from page 81

Union we reached about 10000 of the
smaller dailies and week,ies, featur-
ing descriptive pictures. A special
page was gotten out in connection
with the dam celebration and out o.
70 papers to which it was submitted,
so accepted the entire page.
You are familiar with the widespread
publicity secured through the August
celebration Thousands of clippings
ware turned in to this department by
the United States Press Clipping
Bureau, practically all OF them hav-
ing been United Press and Associated
Press dispatches sent out from this
Office by special arrangem INT with
those news organizations. I will not
go into that part of the work again,
as you are familiar with 1t. Papers
| in every part of the country used pic
lures of the power project, and two
Chicago papers and one ST. Louis pa,
per sent staff men to the celebration
at the request of this department.
! The publicity on the celebration ex-
cseded even our best expectations.
Both the CHICAGO Record-Herald
and the Chicago InterOcean carIied
full page, illustrated articles on the
dam during the summer. The. Inter
/ Ocean page was Prepared in this of
/ flee by special request.
Such were the big features. Prcb.
ably I have missed other import MT
details of the work as my notes are
not complete. But in view OF the
work here noted, there can be Lille
doubt that Keokuk is known through
out the world. The Peoria Herald
Transcript stated in an editorial that
/ the amount of publicity received by
! this city last summer was astounding.
! There are other features of publicity
! work in Keokuk which could be push.
ed to success with great advantage
| to the city and to the association
My plan was to take one thing at a
4 time and hammer that into success
rather than to start a wide field, and
finish up with a few things accom-
/ plished but many more only half-done
Every line Of work started was push
ed to successful completion, and tbs
actual value OF the advertising h
figured on basis of advertising rates
would indeed be difficult to compute
II there are any matters that you wish
explained, I shall be glad to hea:
from you relative to them.
Very truly,
WILL p. GREEN,
Publicity Manager.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21
FUNERAL NOTICE.

WEYAND- funeral OF Mrs.
Henry Weyand sr.. viii be held at
the family home, short distance out
on the Middle road, at O'Clock Fri
day afternoon. Friends Of the family
are invited.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21
CITY NEWS.

Phone 81 for case OF Leisy
beer when you're out.
The coal men say that the sales
have decreased about one.third during
the mild weather
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-01-21
Call Again, please.

Bix-"Jones says he gives employ
ment to large number Of men" Dix
- So he does--othe- peoples bill col.
lectors. Boston Transcript.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
ROUTED BY INSECT PESTS
Surveying Parties From Urited States
Ships of War Forced TO Take
to the Water

Surveying parties from the Unit
ed States ship Paducah in the West
Indies encounter just one grand
round OF contentious with cock
reaches, stinging scorpions and sand
flies. So bad at times is it that the
surveying parties are driven into the
nearby waters to protect themselves
from annihilation.
Writing from aboard the Paducah
at Jamaica, Assistant Surgeon p. E.
Woodland, U. S. n, said: :
"Cockroaches breed on board the
ship and barges and seem almost i'm
possible to exterminate in this re-
gion. Flies do not bother us, except
those coming from barge No. l at
certain times. Sand flies, which
abound on most of the keys along
with mosquitoes, make the lives of
the tower and camping parties mis-
cradle, being so bad at times as to
force the men into water for protec-
ton.
THE sand fly bite produces an in
tessely itching papule about one to
three days later in addition to the
immediate discomfort; the papule
lasts about a week, and is often as
sociated with ecchymosis. Oil of
citronella and alcohol applied to the
face and hands, carefully avoiding
the eyes, seems to give the best re-
suits toward prevention of the pests.
scorpions sting the men some
times while working on the main
land, but the sting does not amount
to much more than that of a wasp"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
Makinq Artificial Furs.

Away up in the frozen regions Of the
North, where some Of the finest furs
are found, the work Of manufacturing
artificial furs is carried on as well
as In more southern places to which
the natural skins are shipped.
The skins with the fur are frozen,
shaved of and thawed and immedi'
ately put through the necessary tam
ming process to make leather.
The frozen furs are thawed slightly,
permitting the points Of the fur
shaved from the skin to protrude from
the ice.
A solution of rubber is then applied.
and when 1t is thoroughly set 1t is
so we'll held together that it is Fro
nounced even better than the real
skins, as they are stronger and are
immune from moth.
The process enables some kinds OF
fur to be sold at lower price than II
the skin was tanned with the fur.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
Breaks Only the Best.

They were preparing to move and
the mistress herself was packing the
china. She had reached set Of bread
and butter plates in which she par
ticularly delighted-a simple white
and gold pattern Of exquisite ineness
and one was missing. She hunted
through the kitchen and half empty
pantry, and as a last resort unpacked
a neatly closed box she had just fin
ished. She thought Of asking Del
phine, the faithful old deaf maid, but
the effort required to make her hear
seemed too great.
Delphine, however, whose keen eyes
missed nothing, when she saw her mis-
tress on the point Of losing her pa
tience came over to her and explained:
"Ill have to tell you now. ! broke
one Of them things t'other day. don't
break anything very often, but when I
do it's something Of some conse-
auence."
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
EARLY CHINESE TRADE.

The rapid growth of our early
trade with China is shown by the
fact that the 81 vessels, carrying, in
1905, nearly five and three-quarters
millions worth of goods to Canton,
represented larger fraction of our
total foreign commerce than our
trade with the whole of China does
today. The silver imported to bal
ance American trade with China
averaged more than two and a half
millions annually in the 80 years
down to 1872, and reached a maxi
mum of seven and half millions in
1818.|ohn Foord, in the Youths
Companion.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
.BOYD'S SPLENDID idea
BY MARGARET MIDDLETON.
Copyright, 1914. by W. C. Chapman)

I
II wouldn't dream of accepting your
ihalf-price Offer" said Mrs. Marvin,
with all the liberal ingenuousness OF
"a new and happy bride.
Il need work SO sorely,' explained
Roslyn Boyd, that l am willing to
take anything can get"
He was a gentleman, she saw that.
His face showed cultured intelligence.
You seem to be very anxious" she
suggested, in sympathetic, womanly
way, and more than anxious was the
reply.
I'VE are hard pressed, my sick wife
and two little children. About all
know is Photography. Until recently
i had quite lucrative position, pho
tographing scenery for railroad com,
pany. My work for them was COM
pleted some time ago and ! have had
to pick up what business can in this
way"
Very we'll, you can take photo
graph of the house-yes, and another
of the garden and print up half a
dozen of each"
Two days later, when Boyd deliv-
cred his order, he departed from his
generous almoner we'll paid and with
the promise of more work. Within
the week Mrs. Marvin sent him to
half a dozen wealthy friends. Then
she called at the humble home Of
the photographer in her limousine,
brought dainties for his invalid wife,
provided for the children and scat
tered sunshine generally in the Boyd
household.
OF course, Boyd was deeply CRATE
full. Whenever he met Mrs. Marvin
Ishe had a pleasant, encouraging word
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
81 Suppose That You Wish to Sell Me
These Photographer"


for him. Her friends helped her to
send work to Boyd. He found him.
self hopeful, prosperous, happy.
One morning as he chanced to pass
the elegant home of the Marvins, he
viewed a scene that at once troubled
him. Mr.. Marvin was just leaving
the house. He came down the steps
with an angry face, evidently greatly
disturbed. He was a handsome man,
but his features seemed to show
traces of dissipation. Pretty Mrs.
Marvin stood within the vestibule, one
hand extended as if appealing to him
to return. Then as her husband
swung away she crouched back, COW
ering her face with her hands as If
in dire distress.
Trouble! Oh, hope not, though it
seems so." reflected Boyd, sorely dis
turbed on account Of his good. kind
friend. Then his thoughts were alb
ruptly disturbed as a friendly hand
touched his shoulder.
Hello, Boyd, what You doing In
this aristocratic quarter?" hailed his
challenger whom he recognized as an
old-time friend.
'T am having a good deal Of work
in the neighborhood." explained Boyd.
Know the Marvins?"
"Oh, yes, Mrs. Marvin has taken q
special interest in influencing commits
sions for me in her society circle"
"a sweet little lady, that" com.
mented his friend. Wasn't that her
husband who just walked away? A
fine fellow, but spoiled. Money, So
cial standing, charming wife. but
fast on the downward path, I fear"
II had not heard of that" mur.
INJURED Boyd, very greatly troubled.
"She don't know the worst and he
don't realize it." went on the other.
80 far his weakness is onlg getting
with q Lively crowd of old college
chums and drinking champagne. You
can infer what that will lead to in
time. He has a bout, say once a
week, is brought home Jolly but bois-
tersus, is all savage and disgruntled
the next morning. It's breaking that
poor little woman's heart"
All this was a revelation to loyal
Roslyn Boyd and he was deeply
grieved. Mrs. Marvin called him in
a day or two later to see about en-
larging some family pictures. He
fancied he could trace a repressed
sorrow in her manner, the lines of
care about her flnely-chiseled lips.
However, he dared not broach the
subject resting weightily on his mind,
nor proffer the earnest, helpful SYM
pathy that stirred his honest soul.
Poor woman! If could only as
sist her" was the constant burden OF
lis thoughts. He saw the friend who
bad advised him Of the situation and
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
NOT WANTED.

Wyn-Why do you talk about your
intelligence? 1t is bad form, man.
Ches-I know it is, but it got me
relieved from jury duty once.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24

Two kinds of persons are usually
avoided, the kind that insists on re-
lating their troubles, and the kind
that will not listen to yours.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
PRACTICAL MOTION.

"Does sublimated optimism ever
move you?"
"No'm; we use the reg'lar store
house vans"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
THE PROOF.

"Is Smith man Of winning per-
sonality?"
"You wouldn't ask if you ever
played poker with him."
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
A PUZZLE.

Brides are always dear to their
spouses."
eyes, and it's queer, since they are
always being given away"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24

If it were not for the politicians,
the average man would probably
never know how discontented he is.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
NATURALLY.

''There is one thing notice about
stamp collectors"
"What's that?"
"They stick to their fad"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24

Horse Dealer-I can recommend
that animal. You'll find her tn:
most thoroughgoing nag you ever
saw.
Mr.. Henry Peck-A what! No,
l think I'll not take her. Good day.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1914-12-24
FROM OUR VIEW.

$50 no yictory"has been gained at
Pzemysl."
"Weli, how could success there he
pronouncedp
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-02-06

Best Cough Medicine for Children
II am very glad to say a few
words in praise Of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy" writes Mrs. Ida
Cewey, Milwaukee, Wis. I have
used It for years both for my chill
dren and myself and it meyer fails
to releaye and cure a cough or cold
No family with children should be
without it as it gives almost lmm-
edjate releaf in gases Of Group
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
pleasant and safe, to take, which is
of great Importance when a med
icine must be given to young CHI
ildren. For sale dy all dealers.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-02-06
ORDINANCE NO.

ShD1iSAISSC w.
An ordinance levying an advaloren tax
of ten mills on all taxable property
in the Parish Of Caldwell for the year
1914,
Be it ordained by the Police Jury of
the Parish of Caldwell, in regular ses-
sion convened, That an adyalorem tax
OF tenn mills on the dollar be, and the
same is hereby levied on the assessed
valuation of all taxable property sit
uated in the parish of Caldwell, La, to
pay the current expenses of the parish
of Caldwell for the year 1914.
Be it further ordained, That the said
ten mills is hereby apportioped as
follows:
4.mills general fund.
22-3 mills Ouachita steel bridge
fund.
l-3 of one mill for misunderstanding
Highway fund.
BE 1t further ordained, That this
ordinance take effect from and after its
adoption. Adopted this Jan. s. 1914.
H. H. Rogillio, Prest.
K. R. Redditt, Clerk.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1914-02-06
ORDINANCE NO -


An ordinance levying per capita tax
OF one dollar per annum on all male
persons residing in ward or road dis
trlct No. 6, of the parish of Caldwell,
between the ages Of 10 and 50 wears,
tof the purpose of constructing, main
tanning and repairing the public
roads and bridges in said ward or
road district No. 6; providing for the
assessment and collection Of the
same and providing penalties for the
failure to pay such.
=, Be it ordained by the Police jury. of
1he parish of Caldwell, in regular ses-
sion 3 convened, That there shall be and
Is mere levied, per capita tax Of one
dollar per annum on all male persons
between '. the ages of ID and 50 wears,
residing in ward or road district No. 6
OF OF the Il, parish of Caldwell, beginning
with the year 1914, for the purpose Of
constructing co maintaining andrepairing
the public roads and bridges of the said
ward or road district in the parish , Of
CALDWELL = which tax shall be collected 81
1or the year 1914, and every wear th are.
after until this Ordinance
pealed. NC IT,
, !. De .. 1t further ordained, That it shall
De the duty of the assessor of the II ata
and n'on parish u. taxes for the parish Of cald.
"e''' to assess all such persons \. with with