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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31
THE RURAL PRESS
The Local Paper a Most Useful
Agency on the Farm-The Press,
Pulpit and School a Trinity Of
Influence That Must Be
Utilized In Building
Agriculture.
BY Peter Radford.
Lecturer National Farmers Union.

Lecturer National Farmers Union.
A broad campaign Of publicity on
the subject of rural life is needed in
this state today to bring the problems
Of the farmers to the forefront. The
city problems are blazoned upon the
front pages OF the metropolitan dali.
les and echoed in the country press.
but the troubles Of the farmers are
seldom told. except by those who
seek to pront BY the story, and the
glitter OF the package ofttimes OBJ
scures the substance. A searching in
vestigation into the needs OF the
farmers will reveal many inherent de.
fects In our economic system that can
be easily remedied when properly un.
derstood and illuminated by the pow.
or Of the press.
The rural press. the pulpit and the
school are a trinity OF powerful In.
nuences that the farmer must utilize
10 their fullest capacity before he can
nccupy a commanding position In public
affaira. These gigantic agencies are
organized In every rural community
and only await the patronage and CO.
operation OF the farmers 10 fully de-
velop their energy and usefulness.
They are local forces working for
the best interests OF their respective
communities Their work II 10 build
and their object In 10 serve. They
prosper only through the development
and prosperity OF the community.
Every farmer In this state should
subscribe for the local paper. as we'll
as farm periodicals and such other
as he may find profitable.
but he should. by all means. subscribe
for his local paper. and no home
should be without II. The local paper
Ia part OF the community life and the T!
editor understands the farmers prob. !
lens. II ia the local press that will
study the local problems and through |
lts columns deal with subjects OF most
vital importance 10 local life OF the
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31
Work That Bllnda.

Many OF the workmen in the vsne-
tian glass factories begin to lose their
sight after they have passed their for
tieth year and soon become totally
blind. This is caused by the excessive
heat ana also by the glare Of the
names from the glass furnaces.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31

gained boundless credu py doing out
the cowries one by one until only six
remained. These he divided into three
lots of two each and gave lot to each
son. The king to this day attributes
this very satisfactory outcome to con-
juring. g.-Independent.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31
Contrary.

my husband thinks I'm extrava-
CANT and gets wild every time he sees
me with new clothes"
"Does her
"Yes. He never sees me dressing up
without giving me a dressing down.
London Telegraph.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31
Your Hsiaht and Foot.

The height OF the human figure Is
six times the length Of the human foot
Whether the form is slender or plump,
the rule holds good on the average;
any deviation from the rule Is a de-
parture from the beauty Of proportion.
II Ii claimed that the Greeks made all
their statues according to this rule.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31
0ky Effects.

This scenery isn't what 10 v@,"
complained the artist
II can't see BIT Of difference" de-
clarcd the old farmer. what do you
missf"
'1'm looking for a cloud like the one
I painted last year."-seattls PostIn-
telligencer.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31

The farmers are in need OF person
al leadership. They have political lead
ers. but they need local Industrial
community and educational leaders.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31
Early Risina.

Bibbs-l believe In early rising. don't
you? Gibbs-Well. there's no abstract
excellence In early rising. II all de
pends on what you do after you rise.
II would be better for the world n
some people never got upi- London
Telegraph
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31
GUARDING THE DIAMONDS.

Of Miles Of Barbsd Wire
inelose Kimberley Mines.
MACHINERY and barbad wire have
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31
A Noble Task.

IN 100 many instances the country
papers mimic the city press by Civ.
ing prominence 10 scandals. accidents
and political agitation. The new ru.
raj civilization has placed upon the
rural press renewed responsibilities.
and enlarged possibilities for useful.
ness. II cannot perform its mission
10 agriculture by recording the frail.
ties. the mjshaps and inordinate am.
billions OF humanity. or by filling fits
columns with the echoes OF tho strug
giles OF busy streets, or by enchanting
stories OF city life which lure our
children from the farm.
II has a higher and nobler task.
Too often the pages OF the city dailies
bristle with the struggle OF ambitious
men In their wild lust for power. and
many times the flames OF personal
conflict scar the tender buds OF new
civilization and illuminate the path,
way TO destruction. The rural press
Is the governing power OF public senti-
ment and must hold steadfast TO
principle and keep the ship OF state
In the roadstead OF progress. The
rural press can best serve the inter
ests OF the farmers by applying fits
energies TO the solution OF problems
affecting the local community. II
must stem the mighty life current
that is moving from the farm TO the
cities, sweeping before II a thousand
boys and girls per day. II has to deal
with the fundamental problems OF
at their fountain head. Its
mission is 20 direct growth. teach ef-
nciency and mold the intellectual life
OF the country, placing before the pub
lie the daily problems OF the farmers
and giving first attention to the leg.
islative. cooperative. educational and
social needs of the agricultural classes
within Its respective community.
The Power Of Advertising.
The influence OF advertising is clear
ly visible In the homes and habits OF
The farmers, and the advertising col
amns OF the press are making their
Imprint upon the lives OF our people.
The farmer possesses the things that
are best advertised.
The farmer is entitled TO all the
advantages and deserves all the lux
lries OF life. We need more art, sci.
tnce and useful facilities on the
farms. and many homes and farms
ire we'll balanced In this respect, but
he advertiser can render a service
BY teaching the advantages OF modern
equipment throughout the columns OF
he rural press.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31

The unfortunate thing about sood
resolutions In THAT they are 70 elton
made too late.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1914-12-31

Two millionaire business men were
lunching In Fifth avenue when an old
graybeard stumped by.
THAT'S Brown. He works for me-"
said the first business man.
Hes an honest looking chap. Has
he got staying powerY' asked the sec
ond business man.
HE has that" said the first He
began at the bottom OF the ladder
twenty years ago. and he's stayed
there ever since. New York Tribune.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-10

Head The Daily Gate City.
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both the city and San Juan de Ulloa.
commenced a correspondence with
General Scott looking to the surrend-
er OF The towns forts and garrison.
Took 5000 Prisoners.
ION the 29th Vera Cruz and San
Juan de Ulloa were occupied by
Scots army. About 5000 prisoners
and 400 pieces of artillery. besides
large amounts of small arms and am
munition, fell into the hands OF :he
victorious force.
"The casualties on our side during
the siege amounted to sixty-four Of
ficers and men, killed and wounded.
Grant then describes SCOTS haste
In getting away from Vera Cruz. n
though he had less than 10000 men.
to avoid The yellow fever. or vomito.
He started to march to Jalapa. six
Ity-f1ve miles away, April IL. on the
way to Mexico City.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-10
DELIGHTFUL PROGRAM
HAS BEEN ARRANGED
Observance Of Mothers Day at WsGe
minister Sunday school Will b
Elaborate One.

In the First Westminster Sunday
school this morning. Mothers day
will be observed with short talks by
Miss Martha Hornish, W. J. Fulton,
Alex McBane will read His Mither' 5
Sermon" by Ian McClaren and Mrs.
Clyde Inman will sing. my Mothers
Prayer Many white flowers will be
used in decorating the room. the
white flowers being emblemattc OF
the day. The friends of Mr.. McDane.
who will have part on the program,
will be interested to know that today
he starts back to his home in Sent
land. after having been In this coun-
try about two years. He reaos the
Scotch stories delightfully."- and the
story OF this morning will be : treat
to all who have the privilege Of hear
ing IL
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-10
CAPTURE Of VERA
CRUZ IN l847
General Grants Story Of Row Mexican
Seaport Was Captured, Told in
Simple But Effee-
tive Way.
PERSONAL MEMORIES
Great American Fighter Most OF the
Time Second Lieutenant in
General Worth's Di-
vision.

The taking of Vera Cruz in 1s4T by
General Scott is interestingly de-
scribed in the Personal Memoirs OF
Il. S. Grant
The great American fighter and
president was then second iieu-en-
ant in General Wortf1's division The
capture Of Vera Cruz. as he tells OF 1t
as an eye witness. took about twenty
DAYS, with a loss Of sixty-four OH
GERS and men killed and wounded
Uncle Sans boys worked much
faster Tuesday. when they took the
town In a few hours and only had four
men killed and twenty wounded
Grant tells how both Generals Scott
and Taylor had been handicapped be-
cause the administration was afraid
that the wing generals might win
enough glory to make them presi-
Dental possibilities He related the
hardships the troops to which he be-
Ionged suffered in being transported
from the mouth of the Rio Grance 10
Vera Cruz in sailing vessels only Mt
ted up for freight business. The yoy-
age took them thirty days. Then he
writes Of their landing:
The transports with troops were
assembled in the harbor OF Anton
I.izardo. some sixteen miles south oil
Vera Cruz, as they arrived. and there
awaited the remainder OF the feet
bringing artillery. ammunition and
supplies of all kinds from the north.
with the fee. there was little
steam propeller dispatch boat-the
first vessel of the kind I had ever
seen, and probably the first of It's
kind ever seen by any one then with
the army. At that day ocean steamers
were rare. and what there were
were side-wheelers. This little YES
sci. going through the fleet so fast
so nofselessly and with its propeller
under water, out OF view. attracted
great deal OF attention.
81 recollect that Lieutenant Sidney
Smith OF the Fourth infantry. By
when 7 happened 10 be standing or
the deck Of a vessel when this pro
pelIer was passing. exclaimed. Why
the thing looks as If IL was propelled
BY the force OF circumstances.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-10
WONDERFUL TONIC
RESTORES HEALTH
fHome Remedles.)

Winter invariably proves hard
ship TO the human system. The blood
becomes ctogged with poisonous i'm
purities- the liver grows sluggish and
az a result we have sailow, pimply
skins, loss CT energy and appetite,
and suddenly find ourselves all tired
cut and sick
The surest. and best remedy Tor
this condition is table spoonful OF
the following homemade tonic before
meals: In 4 pint alcohol dissolve u
eur sugar and che ounce sardene,
adding hot water 10 make quar-
This oldfashsoned remedy is IN
eauaIed fer making the blood pure and
giving the body tissues strength and
energy r. IS remedy SO good az
TO be almost Indispensable for family
use in restoring health and energy "a
both old and young
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-10
Albert Larson.

Mr. Albert Larson our departed
citizen and beloved friend. had no
warning o. the approaching dissolu-
luton He had not been in very coed
health for few days, but his strons
ambition for his occupation and love
for his fellow Eorknen allowed him
no thought Of rain re was home
loving husband and father, always
ready TO give assistance when called
On He we born IN yasberg, Sweden.
AgrI I3. IsGT- and csr1= 70 America
about forty vears ago and settled at
TayIorsYfI1e. H. was married 10 Miss
Nzry Holm. November %, $780, To
this union was born TWO sons, Charles,
zao preceded him in death four years
ago. auct1e- soa. Alfred B.. also his
beloved zrtef-s-rfcken widow; two sis
sers IN Sweden. ore brother n Can
ada. one IN Sweden. He lived n Reo-
EuE. Iowa for nineteen Years: was
ensIoTe1 By the Teile Carriage Co,
and remained Etsh them until he was
stricken with zpoPIeIy- He was held
in the highest esteem b. his fellow
workneu and employers
The funeral vii be held from the
residences. EzT Fo-ty-;atr6 street. Rock
Island. this Sunday afternoon ar I'D.
thence TO the Rfverstde Cemetery n
thai city. where n VII rest beside mis-
beloved son. Chariez
He r gone bat not forgotten or
home is vacant nov o8t oar hearts are
flied with the sweet tholzn- q meet
ing MIN in that land where ros-
beautiful fozsrs bioorn and here
are no tears shed. where ne shall walk
together With cur treasured redeezne-.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-10

Grant tells how SCOTS army OF
10000 or 1900 men was ready by
March Z. lS47, to begin me invasion
OF mountainous country of 100000
or $1,000 people. The Mexicans
did not bother them much as they
landed their troops inside the little
Island of SACRIFICES. three miles
south of Vera Cruz. The nearest
for. fred several shots, one OF which
took OF the head of Major Albert.s-
The landing through the breakers took
two days.
Was Walled City.
[ No others were hurt and the troops
were ready March to attack the city.
He writes.
Vera Cruz, at the time of which
write and up to 1850. was walled
city. TIE wall extended from the wat
1 er's edge south of the town to the
water again on the North. There
were Notifications at intervals along
7 the line and at the angles
( "In front CT the city, and on an
I island half a mile out in the gulf
St2DU2 SAn Juan Oe Oltoes- dh iuCioSCb
fortiacation of large dimensions anc
great strength for that period. Against
artillery OF the presen. day the land
forts and walls would prove elements
of weakness rather than strength.
After the invading army had es
tabIished their camps out of range o.
the fire from the city. batteries were
established. under cover of night, fal
to the frcnt OF the line where the
troops Law These batteries were in
trenched and the approaches sufa
GENTLY projected Il sersie hat
been made at any time by the Mexi
cans the men serving the batteries
j could have been quickly REINFORCED
without great exposure to the fire
from the enemy's main line. No seH
Gus attempt was made to capture me
batteries or TO drive our troops away
Tine siege continued with brisk
firing on our side till the 9th o.
/. March. By which time a considerable
breach had been made in the wal
surrounding the city. Upon this Gen
Iera1 Morales. who was governor d
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-10
Camps Proposed.


Plans are being considered for the
( holding OF two camps during June and
August. The one in June viii be for
young boys, in August for older boys
The swimming school for younger
boys will be held June 10 10 % The
state training camp for older boys
viii be held at Lake Okoboji In June
Our association is allowed four dele
gates and prospects point toward a
full representation
Report of the Executive COMMITTEES.
Leonard Matless. chairman:
/ The iron guards separating the
boys' from the mems department.
]; have been taken out. and We consider
this a decided improvement. and so
far our general secretary reports,
has not been harmful. Bids have been
accepted for the painting OF the nata-
torium, the shower baths and men
/ locker room The general condition
Of the building is good.
General Secretary Burns recon-
nlended that the board grant a sum-
mer membership for four months,
June 1 TO October I, In the senior and
( Junior departments, ar cost OF -
and 81 respectively. This member
snip is for the purpose of stimulating
interest among those who are not &C
ouainted with the opportunities and
privileges offered by the association.
I To those taking advantage of this
membership and desiring 10 continue
as members the fee paid on this spe-
ciaI membership can be applied on a
regular association membership The
recommendation was adopted
The board granted Secretary Burns
{ the privilege Of attending the en-
uIoyed officers conference TO be held
ar Lake Geneva Wis June % to q
inclusive. The central theme of this
conference viii be The Secretary 5
Responsibility for Christian Character
Building in the North American
Young Mems Christian Association
I Meeting at Surnsitviiie
! An extension meeting under the
sHsufces OF the religious work com
rnfrtee will be held at Summityille TO
Z day at ; D. m Those who win go TO
the meeting are DR.. l. c. Howe, chat.
nan OF the committee; General Score
/ rary Henry z Burns Henry r hrues
e- HarrT VanAusdal-
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-10

A.: Our annual banquet viii be served
In the association building. Thursday
evening. May II. ar 6cl5 o'elocE- a
condensed report OF the years actiyf
ties VIII be read. Mr.. K A Shumas
sr, state secretary Of Illinois. VIII De
the guest of honor He viii denver
an illustrated lecture upon the Wors
of the Association" You are invited
Let Us hear from you or you win heaT
from US. Plates $50 Social Commit
tee
Report of the Religious Work com
uftte. L. C, Howe, chairman.
The committee wishes 10 state that
ARRANGEMENTS have been made for the
holding of extension meetings at
San6usky, Sumn;tville and Alexan-
dria. you- counitte Is further plan
ning g series OF Sunday afternoon
meeting TO be held AZ Rand and XII
bourne parks during the month OF
June Later announcements VIII be
given relative 70 this work
Report OF the Finance committee,
Eearv 8 Walker. chairman
Receipts during April. sf-d3s 81
Disbursement during April sos-o 5
balance ----.s la2-
Ap-L. unpaid bills ----.- l-lIs
Report OF the Membership commit
tee, G NJ Tn1ey. Chairman:
ne following lanes we're received
for membership Il the senior depart
rs11 61rng the month Of April:
Mary New Members.
Rev. " Il NeiI. H J. Bonham- z z
Cochran Arthur Matheson, H II.
Anscturz- Clifford Garrison A c. I'M
neza-r- Jas ~ Bel. Stephen Irwin.
8 ". Noo-nsad. H A Heaslip. J. G.
Horgzu- L C Hall c. H Dodge. os,
car Swanson Frank Buiman- s II.
Johnston. C r Christensen. Harry B.
ANDERSEN. H z Dill. Taos H Pond,
J. A. N Collins jos L SrutsnbGrg
william Ware, J. c. Blake Heimirh
Peass. Roy Zimmerman Geo Il.
Kfrcauer. J. r. Jurz. Arthur L John
s-on. David a Gfassoff. H C. Bode,
G. Craig HeManus, z T. E Schmidt
). L. WapIes. W o. Francis
Names received for the Junior de-
uerrment: Calvin AIIing- Glenn Con,
aors. John C. Marsh Jr, Phillip E.
Beuner. Theo GreeusIa1gh, Russell
Miller, Milton Bland, Howard l. Hart
Chas Morris
Your committee wishes 20 express
ftg appreats ton 10 the members VINO
assisted in making possible the IN
crease IN our number during our spe
cisI effort on april -
Report Of the Boys' Work couuft
tee. 4 ". Hulson. chairman
Two hare and hound chasss we're
participated IN during April by thirty
Z four boys ! gymnasium exhibition
and hobby show was given April Is 4
large number OF the parents and
} friends Of the boys Visited the build
/ ing. The wireless exhibition proFsc
of much interest An older boys
conference was held OF April Is s1C
/ 49, banquet was he'd az the West
minister Presbyterian rooms Oh the
evening OF April Is The speaker
were Rev H 3. NcEree and Stats
Secretary OF Boys Work Leonard
( Paulson On the afternoon Of N:
twentieth. q meeting vas held IN IN
Congregational chapel al O'Clock
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Nesting a. sur1r,itviIle
IN MEMORIAM-
tcontributedl

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Postponed Session Of the Board Of
Directors Held al
the Association
Rooms
HAD GOOD ATTENDANCE
Murh Business ot Interest Trsn-
saosed Which Premises
Fvur- Pr1s
ress-

4 rs-sSroza5 Eseztng o. re beard
1s directors gs the heokEA foEa=
srzzs Enr1s-z1 Asscz--ztIo1 was Ees1
Trzr s-a1-g- Nay = N the assoc
.i.,- --sy-z PTssE1sa- Il e BroE-
r-=ssss. azgt TIE E0EzoEiag members
Tsr7 present Leoza-t Mstlass. J. o.
EuyE. 2. & Bea1er. A " HEiso1- G.
-a5zzur-ocsf T1eza-. Dr. L e. Hove,
GenerzI Secretary Burns. Ha-Tey L
Beae1
ne report O. the physical ~ork
committee, Chzs- G. AlIe1- Chairman
Members using the department during
the month OF April, 1.35s; visitors,
zoo. Natatorium men, So; boys. F5fs
Medical attention 10. The eup.oyed
boys basketball league closed April
II. April 10. the high school held AZ
indoor track meet between the classes
tie senior class winning the meet,
The newshoys class opened April
with an enrolment OF IS. The boys
enjoyed one half hour Of gym worE
and one-haIf hour swim april Ia
there was a boys exhibition and
hobby show which vas a big success.
The Commercial baseball League
closed April 81, Irvin-PhilliPs team
winning the series. The tennis
court opened April 90. The fee al
tached 10 this court is So to assoc.a
tfon members.
The Social Work.
Report of the Social Work Commit
tee. V. R. Mckay, chairman:
Members making use OF the pocket
billiard tables during the month OF
Aprfl was 373; receipts were SIG Tns
committee desires to report that ar
Tangements are under way for the an
nual banquet and meeting OF the as
ISOLATION to be held on THURSDAY
evening, May II, beginning at 81;
O'Clock. The price per plate will b.
95c. The guest Of honor on this occa
sion will be Mr. X. a. Shumaker
state secretary OF Illinois. He vii
give an illustrated lecture upon tn
Work of the Association"
The following card has been fol
warded to the members:
sMembers of the keokuk Y. NJ. {
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-10

The address was given by Mr.. A L.
Harper OF Fairfield Group CONFER
ences followed this meeting
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1914-06-17

All hands out with a shovel, pick
or ak next Tuesday. The merchants
will do everything but close their
places of business on this day for
the sole purpose of cooperating with
the farmers in the repair and i'm
provement of country roads leading
into this city. More than two hum
dred men should be on hand when
the automobiles start for the point
of operation next Tuesday morning
This is the first event of this kind
ever suggested by our citizens, but
it should not be the last. This
great cooperative movement with
the farmer and the merchant should
grow. They should become closer
friends. They need each other. The
sooner they come to realize this the
quicker we will have the kind of
prosperity we seek. The men are
going to spend a day laboring on
bad roads. Those who cannot labor
are requested to bring with them
men who can. 1t will be a glorious
day. 1t is the proper spirit and it IS
catching. The whole state is dom g
it. This is the big day for the good
roads and it should be made the most
of throughout the state