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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
The Tar Baby ~ BY Marth.
Peppers, an Ottumwa
Junior

Mr.. Goat, thinking himself very
| wise on account of his long beard, was
! continually playing tricks on poor
| Brother Rabbit. When he would
come near to the rabbits house,
Brother Goat would call out Brother
Rabbit, here is Brother Wolf" This
would so terrify the poor rabbit that
he would run away trembling and
shaking.
Brother Rabbit. determined to make
friends, invited Mr.. Goat to lunch.
This invitation the goat eagerly ac-
cepted for he was never invited out
to dine.
At lunch Brother Rabbit asked his
guest how he liked it. He said it was
all right although a little water
wouldn't hurt either him or the lunch.
Brother Rabbit said he had neither
wine nor water so prudent Mr.. Goat
said that they would rig a well by
the poplar tree.
Mr.. Rabbit refused to help him SO
Mr.. Goat refused to let the rabbit have
any water
On the morrow Mr.. Goat went to
the we'll and there he saw the raD-
bits footprints. This made him mad
and he was bound to be revensed. so
Mr.. Goat made a doll which he paint
ed with tar and placed 1t by the Well
then he ran and hid in the bushes.
Along came Mr.. Rabbit with his pail
in hand. Seeing the black thing lying
there he put his ear down toward II
and yelled, who are youH NO an
swer. He called again-no answer
This eased him some. When he dip.
ned his pail into the water the doll
smiled at him. Mr.. Rabbit was mao
and doubled up his fist and said, DO
you see this? II you don't III la''ei
your nose with 1t.
He did-it stuck fast. on. what a
catastrophe! He kept this up unit,
both hands, both feet and his heao
were stuck fast.
Then the goat came out, made a
fire and was going to roast the raDoit
alive, AS he was carrying the rap
bit TO the fire he met his daughter
who said to just throw Mr.. RABBIT IN
the brambles and 60 eat grass. MT.
Rabbit pretended to be afraid OF the
hrambles. This made the goat thlnK
that the brambles would hurt the
rabbit so he threw him in. Then the
rabbit laughed heartily and said ne
was born in brier patch. TINS was
the way the rabbit escaped.
~ aver Martha Peppers, Age ".
West Chester Ave-,
Ottumwa, Ia.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
Elizabeth BrOwnlee and Her
Pigeons
Dear Juniors:

Dear Juniors:
I think stories about birds are very
interesting. So l will write about my
tame pigeons. Two years ago / went
to visit my cousin on the south side. He
gave me a pair of young pigeons. They
became so tame I could pick them up
any where. Last summer they built a
nest in mammals old incubator and
when the eggs Matched there were two
little pigeons.
One morning we saw our old cat with
the mamma pigeon, SO the papa was
left to feed and care for the baby
pigeons. He raised them and so when
thev became grown they flew away and
left him alone. He has been alone all
winter until short time ago when he
found another mate and now they are
building a nest To see how much the
birds and all living creatures know,
who could doubt there is creator?
Elizabeth Brownlee, age II.
Ottumwa, Ia, r. No. l.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
Opal Edwards, a Bloomfield
Junior, Tells of a Pony,
and Its Name Is
Sparkle
Dear Juniors:

Dear Juniors:
I thought would write letter as
have never written to the Junior page
before. have a pony and his name Is
Sparkle. He Is 10 months old. have
little barn for him and feed him oats,
corn and hay for his breakfast and the
same for his supper. give him drink
at noon. When he gets old enough | am
going to ride him to school. His faith
er's name was Sparkle and he could do
all kinds Of tricks. Sparkle likes tot run
and play and sometimes we hitch him
to the little wagon and drive him down
the road.
We have little brown puppy. We
feed him morning, noon and night. l
think he is very cute. have four dolls.
Their names are Marion, Gladys, Grace
and Mae.
have one brother but no sisters. My
brothers name Is Elvin. He is 10 years
old He had three ponies and calf.
I hope to see my letter in print and l
may write again some time.
Opal Edwards, age Z,
Bloomfield, Ia. r. 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
How the Chipmunk Got His
Stripes - Louise Nelson

Many years ago the chipmunk had
no stripe, but resembled red squirrel
One day when Farmer Green was
planting corn chipmunk was watch
ing him.
After the corn was planted he went
to lake the flower garden.
Now is my chance" thought the
chipmunk. He then went to work at
digging for the corn. Mr.. Green had
seen him. He brought his rake along.
The greedy chipmunk did not see him
until he was upon him.
The soil on the rake had gotten on
his back in stripes. PAN" the god
said. These stripes will stay forever
so that people and beasts will know
you are thief.
Louise Nelson. age IL,
SIT Camille ST.
Ottumwa, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
Hazel June Hill on George
Washington

Dear Editor:
This is my first letter I have ever
written to the Courier Junior.
] am eight years old and read the let
tiers in your paper. l like them fine.
AS it is near Washingtons birth
day will tell you about a Washington
social that we had at our church the
22d Of February. The children all spoke
pieces and some of the older people
were dressed to represent George
Washington and his wife Martha
Washington.
Some of the other young people
dressed in old fashioned costumes.
A lunch was served by the Ladies
Aid and we had nice time.
| have one brother. We have about q
mile to go to school. have only missed
few days this term.
Hazel June Hill,
Birmingham, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
Maggie Watts Likes Her
Teacher, an Ottumwa
Young Woman

Dear Juniors:
I will write and tell you about my
school.
NV teachers name is Miss Mary
Denefe. l like her fine. She lives in OF,
tumwa. She promised us If we would
get hundred every night for week
she would give us a gold star at the
end Of each week. | got hundred
every day / went to school. won sev-
enteen stars and won the prize OF the
whole school. The teacher gave me a
hook called 1.-THE Meadowbrook Girls
Across Country" for my prize. MY
school will be out the 25th OF this
month for a vacation ! would rather go
to school than anything. l have nine
studies. They are reading, history
arithmetic grammar, geography, phys,
iology, spelling, drawing and writing.
would like some one of the Juniors to
write to me and tell me how they are
getting along at their school.
Maggie Watts, age IL,
Ottumwa. Iowa, r. No. Z.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
ALL ABOUT PRIZES.

We send out prizes within two weeks
after the names of the winners are
published.
II any Junior has ever failed to re-
ceive prize after his or her name ap-
pears in this paper, it is because the
wrong address has been given us.
When we say wrong address we especl-
ally refer to incomplete addresses. All
city Juniors should put their street
number and all Juniors living in the
country should put their box number
or failing to have box send in their
parents names.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
A DOG WHO PLAYS WITH DOLLS.

An English paper tells of dog in
Birmingham that is devoted to dolls.
The owner Of the dog had a little
daughter who taught the dog to carry
her doll. The dog became 80 fond OF
the doll that he would snatch it and
carry it to his kennel and lie down
beside it.
The children Of the neighborhood
thought this was fun and would ask
the dogs owner. please, may your
dog come and take my doll for
walk?" Alas! Now the dog snatches
dolls from the little owners and runs
off to his kennel He never harms
them, carrying them by their clothes.
One day he brought four dolls home.
He is no longer favorite. His repu.
tation as friend of the children Is
gone He does not wait to be asked
to take the dolls for walk. He runs
off with them without the owners
consent
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
SEVEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS.

i. Use one side of the paper only.
2. Write neatly and legibly, using
ink or sharp lead pencil.
8. Always sign your name ip full
and state your age.
4. Do not copy stories or poetry and
send us as your own work.
5. Number your pages.
s. Always state choice of prize on
I separate piece of paper with name
and address in full.
I. Address envelope to The Courier
Junior.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
All Things Beautiful

All things bright and beautiful,
All creatures great and small.
All things wise and wonderful.
The Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,
Each little bird that sings
He made their glowing colors,
He made their tiny wings.
The tall trees in the greenwood.
The pleasant summer sun,
The ripe fruits in the garden
He made them every one.
John keble
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
COMPOSITIONS WANTED.

We invite all the Juniors to send in
school compositions each week. The
writer's can select prizes from among
the following articles: Roller skates,
book, souvenir spoon, beautiful DOLL
knife, work basket, box OF candy, letter
paper, marbles or string of beads
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
WANT LETTERS.

We want the Juniors to write some
very interesting letters, "newsy' let
tiers. Some of the Juniors can write
to their parents. Other Juniors might
write as though they were visiting
some big city. The reward for the
best letter will be fountain pen or
box of letter paper and envelopes.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
Dale Rowland's Mother
Takes The Courier - Is
a New Junior

Dear Juniors:
T am sending my first letter to the
Junior. am ten years old. am IN the
second room in the fourth grade MY
teachers name is Ethel RouKe. IKE
her fine. | have one brother and Two
sisters My mother takes the courier
I like to read the Courier Junior page.
Well / will close.
Dale Rowland, age 10.
Agency, Ia, Box "a.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-03-06
SEND OUT POST CARDS.

We are sending out post cards to all
the Juniors after their letter or stories
are published.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
GERMANS ATTACK HILL NO so
ksiser's Troops Take Offensive South
east Of Ypres. at Souehez
and in Poland.

Berlin, July 10 Cby wireless) Ger.
man troops have taken the offensive
on the southeast of Ypres In an effort
to drive the British from Hill No. 60.
which was taken by the English troops
several weeks ago in a saneuinary
conflict The report from the German
general staff announces that part OF
the English position on the northern
slope of the hill have been blown up
and also reports the capture OF the
Souchez cemetery, with many prison
ers. Il states that the prisoners taken
at Souchez were two officers and 1873
men. The Germans also captured four
machine guns and bomb thrower.
In the Vosges, the Germans cap
turea several hundred yards OF French
trenches, and then returned TO their
own positions. The evacuation Of
the captured trenches was in accord.
ance with our plan" says the report.
In northern Poland. west OF the
Niemen and in the region OF the Su-
walki-Kalkarja pond, German troops
captured nearly two miles and half
OF the Russians outer positions.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
ANXIETY SHOWN IN ENGLAND
London Newspapers Reiterate Their
caustie Comment on Germany's
Reply 10 Presidents Note.

London. July 13.-That abandon
ment by the United States of its de-
mands upon Germany would cause a
break In the friendship between Eng
land and America is the declaration
made by the Evening Standard in an
editorial. Other papers reiterate their
caustic comment upon the German re-
ply to President Wilson's note, de-
claring It as "impudent" and the con-
cessions II offers as "idiotic."
The impression in British official cir
cles Is that the United States will
carry on no more diplomatic CORE
spondence with Germany over sub
marine warfare. but will stand by it's
demands and break of relations II the
Germans commit any act which the
Washington government regards az
violating them.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
DENIED NEW TRIAL.
Labor Leader Lawson Sentenced TO
Life Imprisonment.

Trinidad, Col. July 13.-John r.
Lawson, labor leader, convicted Of
murder in connection with the strike
disorders. was denied a new trial by
Judge CRANKY Hillyer in District
Court here yesterday Lawson was
sentenced to spend the remainder Of
his life at hard labor in the State
penitentiary.
Lawson read a lengthy statement
charged that he had been made the
victim Of "a corporation controlled
prosecution" and alleged that his
trial had been a ''travesty on justice"
During the reading Lawson faltered
more than once. With few remarks
10 the defendants, Judge Hillyer pro-
nounced sentence. A tense silence
prevailed in court when the prisoner
read his statement.
Lawson charged that he had been
the victim Of 'hand-picked jury"
and with lips that trembled, conclud-
ed: "Solemnly facing iron bars and
prison walls | assert my love for
justice and my faith in its ultimate
triumph-not a justice of theory, but
Of reality extending to men, women
and children whose proper equality
Of opportunity it embraces"
Attorney F. w. Clark, representing
Lawson was granted sixty days to
file a bill Of exceptions and thirty
days stay of execution. Counsel also
asked that pending action on the APP
peal by the Supreme Court that the
convicted man be allowed bond. This
the court said could not be granted,
and the labor leader was taken to
Jail
Lawson was convicted May of
first degree murder for the killing Of
John Nmmo, a deputy sheriff, on
Oct %, 1913. Nimmo fell during a
fight between strikers and mine
guards and deputies. The prosecu-
ton charged that the strikers were
in personal command Of Lawson.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

With the occupation in the City Of
Mexico by Carranza forces under
Gen. Pablo Gonzalez, high officials Of
the United States look hopefully for
the establishment Of a government
in that city and the uninterrupted
passage of relief supplies to the fam
ine-stricken population.
Gen. Villa has informed the Ameri-
can government that his victory over
the Carranza troops, under Gen. Obre-
gon, south Of Aguascalientes, was
most decisive.
President and Lansing to draft
separate replies TO German note.
Dozen Democrats seek congress
sional nomination in Thirteenth.
James j. Hill gives s1os,00o party
for friends in st. Paul.
Rising rivers add TO big crop dam
age in Indiana.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
BY LUDWIG Won KLEIN.

International News Service Correspondent
Constantinople (via Berlin and Am
sterdam). July 13.-Another British
cruiser has been damaged by Turkish
artillery at the Dardanelles, the war
Office announced here. The hostile
warship fired 200 shells upon the Turk
ish position, but was forced to retire
when hit by shells fired in reply
In its attack upon the Turks near
Gaba Tepeh the British vessel was &C
companied by four torpedo boats to
protect il from submarines. The war
Office statement follows:
Saturday afternoon an enemy ar
mored cruiser Of the Lord Nelson type
appeared before Gaba Tepeh under
protection OF four torpedo boats and
fred more than 200 shells upon our
position without success. The Turk
ish forces lost one killed and two in
jured.
Several Turkish shots hit the ship
and forced it to retire damaged.
"Dowing to the effective fire OF our
Anatolian coast batteries the enemy's
fire at Ari Burnu is weaker Yester-
day our batteries bombarded success
fully howitzer battery west Of His
sarlik.
Enemy airmen few over the Ana
tolian coast at the narrows, but were
driven back by our batteries.
The situation on the other fronts
is unchanged"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
EDISON WILL AID Navy
Accepts Invitation TO Head Navy
Board 10 Build War Graft.
OF ioial Washington Elated---lnventor
Fasors Gigantic Supply Of
War Equipment.

West Orange, n. j., l3.-American
leaders who are directing the foreign
policy of the United States gave vent
TO feeling of decided relief last
night when Thomas A. Edison, the
worlds greatest inventive genius, ac-
eepted an invitation from Secretary
Of the Navy Daniels to head gov
eminent board TO perfect modern war
fare machinery.
The development Of the submarines
TO such perfection that the United
States instruments will be more eff
fcient than any other country can
boast Of is among the matters which
Mr. Edison's board will consider. All
Of the other inventions which have
revolutionized warfare also will be
perfected by the men under Mr.. Ed
ison's direction, and leaders do not
hesitate TO express the belief that
the establishment Of this board will
be q decided factor in Withholding the
desire Of any foreign country to
tackle Uncle Sam in the war game.
The new body will be known rs a
board of civilian inventors for the
invention and development of navy
equipment Mr. Edison's acceptance
will 20 at once to Washington, where
the new plans await word from the
man who can turn dreams into real
tiles"
Mr. Edison would build many aero
planes and submarines, and he would
construct fleet of cruisers, battle
ships and other naval vessels-this is
his most extraordinary proposal-lo
be kept in dry dock, practically in
storage and fully up to date until
needed.
Mr. Edison urges that the United
States should have 100000 rifles
ready, in perfect order, even creased;
an ample supply of the best mechani-
cal devices for rapid defense, artil-
lery, trenching tools and all kinds of
equipment; a large surplus stock of
the best ammunition; armories equip
ped to manufacture, if necessary. 100
600 new firearms a day; factories
that could turn out thousands Of tons
Of high explosives in a month; 49,
600 drill sergeants selected and train
ed TO instruct quickly vast number
of soldiers; machinery for comman-
deering without delay 100000 or more
automobiles with the power to move
100000 men 100 miles in a day.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
SPANIARDS CHAFE AT MUZZLE
Socialist Leader Demands for Each
Citizen Right TO Discuss Cues
ton OF Neutrality.

Paris, July IA Havas dispatch
from Madrid says: Action OF the
government in prohibiting the discus.
sion of Spanish neutrality was severe.
ly criticised at a public meeting by
several speakers who declared the pro.
hibition was a violation Of the consti.
tuition. Pablo A. Iglesias, a socialist
leader, asserted violations OF the con-
stitution were common in Spain and
demanded for each citizen the right
TO discuss the question OF neutrality"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
Eoolino the Enemy.

Rain was falling steadily as the
weary cyclist plodded on through the
English mud At last he spied hg'
ure walking toward him through The
gloom.
Gladly he sprang of his machine
and asked the native:
How far of is the village Of Pop
pleton?"
Just ten miles the other way Sir
was the reply.
THE other way" exclaimed me
cyclist. But the last sign post
passed said II was in this direction
All" said the native. with know
in. grin. but We see. We turned thar
there post round SO rs 10 fog those
ere Zeppylings,"-Pittsburgh Chron-
icle-Telegraph.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
Exceptional Luck.

A vehement argument, In which
two racehorse players were defending
their judgment. was overheard last
night
why. nobody but a sucker would
have played that horse" said the
first.
We'll. he won. didn't he? You cant
get away from that. How about this
bank roll?"
Well" said No 1. as he looked
rather longingly at the money; well
all I've got to say is this: Most any
old blind hog will dig up an acorn
some day"-Louisville Times.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16

Even after man becomes pious
enough to love his enemy. he is gen.
orally self-contained enough 20 re-
ceive news OF that enemy's bad luck
In an automobile accident without any
visible evidence OF emotion.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16

II is awful how girls say catty
things about one another. Let girl
wear long skirt downtown and an
other girl is sure TO say she cannot
wear a short one on account OF her
bowlegs.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
Gloomy Observation.

DO you think the world is getting
better?"
Il don't know anything about it,
replied the melancholy observer 1t
seemed TO be doing very well for q
time. but. judging from the European
news. ] should say 1t is suffering q
terrible relapse"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
Bio Rain in Omaha.

Omaha, Ncb.. July lS.-Nearly three
inches OF rain fell here in two hours.
Many Of the big Office buildings we're
flooded and in the lower sections OF
the city police rescued marooned peo-
pie with boats.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
BRITISH CRUISER HIT
Turks Compel Warship TO Retire
Near Gaba Tepeh.
Vessel Had Fired 200 Shells Upon OF
toman Position Without Success.
Says Constsntinople.

Paris. July l3.-La Liberte says that
the Idea Rationale Of Rome has re-
ceived the following note vised by the
censor:
News from Athens and Sofa ad-
vises US that the sultan has been dead
several days and that the Young
Turks are hiding the news. fearing
political complications"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16

What has become OF the old.fash-
Toned inventor who was going to have
the next war conducted by wireless
apparatus. which would blow up me-
chanical steel soldiers entirely with
out loss OF lifo7
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16

Dill pickles, says New York doc
tor are good substitute for sulphur
and molasses In spring fever cases.
That will keep him In good with the
children and young ladies'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
Drink DenIson's Coffee.
Always pure and deliciouA
The War Zone.

Have a piece OF this old English
cheese?"
why. il looks like Swiss cheese:
it's full OF holes"
Eyes. know; It got riddled coming
over"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16

II the dance craze increases, cities
may have to take positive steps to
make large element OF the popula-
ton take sufficient time for eating
and sleeping.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16

An Englishman complained that his
wife oiled and lighted him. War
makes no difference with that man.
He knows very little about peace. any
way.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16

Shooting clay pigeons over a body
OF water is harmless sport. although
falling fragments OF clay might con-
ceivably annoy the fish.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16

The European war may also be re
membered as the big event that de-
layed the man who was going TO fly
across the Atlantic.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16
Trawler Syrian Sunk.

Grimsby. Eng. July 13.--The trawler
Syrian was sunk by shell fire from a
German submarine Sunday. The crew
escaped and landed here.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16

II chap we're arrested by a mem
Der OF the dress suit squad" he'd
naturally feel he'd been guilty OF
something
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16

II is estimated that 90 per cent more
men would reach the top If they could
attain It by sliding instead of climb
ing.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1915-07-16

A Harvard professor claims TO have
discovered a substitute for sleep. Why
doesn't somebody invent a substitute
for work?