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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
COSTLY EDUCATION.

Two years ago American business
men, voluntarily went to Washington
to give the President and Congress
the benefit of their knowledge and eX-
perience upon some matters
which were the subject of proposed
legislation. President Wilson denounc-
ed them as an 'insidious lobby" and
drove them from the capital. In his
message to Congress a few days ago
the President Indicated his intention
to call business men into conference
upon important government problems.
Two years ago he wanted to hang
some of them higher than Human"
After putting the American business
nan through an experience little bet
ter than hanging, Mr. Wilson realizes
that after all practical business
knowledge is of great value and that
even a college professor can learn from
business men. But what a pity it is
that NJ. Wilson took two years to
find out his error! What a pity that
American industry paid so dearly for
Mr.. Wilson's education.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
IS ACCIDENTALLY SHOT
Mrs Charles Walker Suffers From
Wound From Gun.

Mrs. Charles Walker who lives
southeast of Oskaloosa, met with a
very painful accident on Sunday aft
ernoon. Mr.. and Mrs. Walker were
out in the field hunting rabbits. Mr.
Walker shot and killed rabbit and
Mrs. Walker stopped over to pick it
up. Mr.. Walker was working with
the gun, and in some manner dis
charged it, the charge striking the
feet, ankles and limbs of Mrs, Walk
er. The shot were deeply imbedded
in the flesh. and physician was sum-
moled Immediately from Oskaloosa
who removed as much of the shot as
II was possible at that time. A gem
erous supply still remains imbedded
in her limbs and she is unable to
walk, or get about the house at all.
The physician will remove the re-
naming shot on Thursday of this
week, and while Mrs Walker suffers
quite little yet, she is getting along
as well as the nature of the trouble
will permit
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
HONOR EMPEROR'S ASSAILANT
Citizens Of Rome Engage In Demon
STATIONS Against AustrIa-Po-
lice Refuse to Act.

Rome, Italy, Dec. 21.-Despite per-
sistent rain, there were notable anti
Austrian demonstrations throughout
Italy in commemoration of the an.
niyersary OF the death of the Triest
student, Oberdank, who was hanged
by the Austrians 80 years ago for an
attempt on the life Of Emperor Fran
els Joseph. oberdank was proclaimed
by demonstrants martyr to the Ital-
Ian cause. The anniversary this year
was the first occasion on which
demonstrators for Oberdank were not
disturbed by the police.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
THE WASTE OF WAR.

Some new ideas on the destruction
wrought by war are presented by a
writer in American Industries, who
holds that the waste is more apparent
than real. The time lost to belliger-
ents." he said. lis not the materials
extended in combat but the loss of
productive. services of the troops en-
gagged in battle. This loss is not a
positive one, but consists only of what
might have been produced had there
been no war. Even the expenditure
of ammunition is not entirely waste.
Much of the cost of modern munitions
is labor cost and this is conserved to
the nation just as truly as though it
had been expended in the grinding of
-four or the mining of coal, which re-
spectively are consumed by being
eaten or burned just as effectively as
a shrapnel is destroyed by explosion.
No one would think of describing the
sums annually spent for coal as pure
waste. 1t is true coal is consumed, and
so is the gunpowder. but neither are
of any utility unless thus used. The
loss is the loss of services of men
producing these commodities when
they might have been producing flour
to be eaten or woolens to be worn.
The difference in relative utility Is
the measure of loss and the life of
these commodities is the duration OF
the loss to the nation, and it may
readily be seen that within few
years after peace, an Industrious bel
ligerent will have completely recov-
cred
1T is a question of very nice anal
ysis where national economy in the
manufacture of useless Injuries does
not greatly Offset the loss of service
of men in the field and munition fac
tories. In France the production OF
laces and perfumes has greatly de.
creased. Workers in such manufactor'
les have been transferred to the pro-
duction of munitions and service in
the field. If then, for example, there
was sufficient economy in luxuries
and in necessities, the loss to the ma
ton would only be those things which
might have been produced but which
were not
The price of commodities in no way
reflects the loss to belligerent, what
ever the amount of that loss may be.
The loss is in economic goods other
than money, since the commercial!
turnover in no way affects the result
Much of the money spent by the bel
ligerent governments. which is fire |
quently considered the measure OF
waste. is spend time and
a gain in the course of a war, and
finds its way back into the national
purse by taxation. to be again en-
penied for the maintenance of the !
army.
The thing which attracts the at
tention is that all the purchases are
being made from one source. whereas
they we're made by a mil |
lion individuals"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
AID FOR STRICKEN POLAND
President Wilson Sets Aside January
I as Day Upon Which to Make
Contributions.

Washington, Dec. 21.--A ,proclama-
ton issued by President Wilson, set
ting January as a day upon which
the people Of the United States may
make such contributions as they feel
disposed for the aid of the stricken
Polish people" was given out at the
White House. The proclamation was
issued as the result Of a resolution
passed in the senate December II call.
ing attention to the situation in Poland
and suggesting that the president set
aside a day during the holidays on
which contributions should be made
to the sufferers in that country. Sen
ator Kern Of Indiana introduced the
resolution.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
A NEW HOBBY

Frank P. Woods, member of Con
gress from Iowa and Chairman of the
National Republican Congressional
Committee, win introduce a bill in
the house fixing rate of one cent
per ounce. or fraction thereof. on first
class mail matter when deposited in
any post office for delivery within the
limits of that Office delivery district.
The 2 cent rate Is now applicable TO
local letters as we'll as those intended
for delivery at distant points.
Local business is now in stag
nant condition, as everyone very we'll
realizes, said Mr.. Woods" and ] be,
lieve that by making the proposed re-
duction in the rate 1t will stimulate
business activity"
Mr.. Woods plan might help somn
but as a business booster. it would
only be side show TO the main is
sue of an adequate protective tariff
and less persecution of big business.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
SPRING CREEK CONTEST
Helen Fleck and Helen Oakley Win
Township Honors.

Spring Creek township held their
annual school contest at Hawkeye
school Tuesday evening and the at
tendance was excellent No one
was disappointed in the entertain
ment afforded by the program. Miss
Helen FlCck was winner in Class B,
and Miss Helen Oakley was first in
Glass A. The judges, Mr.. Kitchener,
James Rogers and Mary Wassom,
found difficulty in determining which
was best in a field where all were ex.
ceptionally good.
Miss Fairy Nash, teacher, acted in
the capacity of chairman and follow
ing the decision of the judges an
nounced a social hour.
The complete program of the even
ing was:
Invocation-Mr. Wright.
Motion Song-Glenwood School
Paper, Agriculture in the Public
Schools-Miss Grace Cochran.
Glass Recitation, The COLLINS
Helen Fleck, Walker School.
Recitation, The Christmas Baby
Elizabeth Schunck, Unity School.
Recitation, Our Hired Culinary
Barr, Hazel Dell School.
Recitation, The Old Arm Chair
Iva Morris, Hawkeye School.
Paper by Mr.. Beasley.
A Glass Recitation, Christmas
Bells - helen Oakley, Glenwood
School.
Recitation, Courage and Candor-
Milo Carpenter, Walker School,
Recitation-Paul Smith, Hazel Dell
School.
Recitation, Bailey Brag and a Big
Lie-Maxine Hull, Hawkeye School.
Paper, School Equipment Mr..
Wright.
Solo, The Fairies Lullaby-Verla
Faith.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
PEACE IN MEXICO
VILLA TROOPS TURN JuAREZ
OVER TO cARRkNZA.
Northern Leader Expected to Enter
U, s. as Political Refuaee-Wash-
ington to Protect Him.

FL Paso, Tex, Dec. 21.--The city Of
Juarez. Villas only source of revenue
and supplies, became a CarranzIsta
possession yesterday. The Villa gar
rison evacuated upon instruction from
the Villa council of war at chihuahua
Gov. Fidel Avila has been appointed
Villas successor as supreme com.
n'ander of the conventionist forces.
Peace agreement papers we're signed
here whereby the Villa faction In
northern Mexico concludes peace
terms with the de facto government
of Mexico.
A chief for the territory surren-
dered to the Carranza government Is
to be selected by the Carranza gov
eminent.
The agreement for the transfer Of
500 Villa troops and all Villa property
to the de facto government was
signed by delegation of Villtsta Of
ficials and generals, composed of Syl.
vestre Terrazas. secretary OF state OF
Chihuahua; Gen. Manuel Banda. Gen.
Roberto Limon. Gen. ISABEL Robes.
Gen. Flaviano Paliza. Col. Eduardo
Andalon. for Villa. and Andreas Gar
cha for the de facto government Of
Mexico.
Washington, Dec. 2l.-The state de-
partment officials have decided to
grant General Villa the asylum &C.
corded a political refugee should he
enter the United States. This de-
cision has been sent to General Funs-
ton by the war department for trans
mission to Villa or his representa-
tives.
In the opinion of department off,
Gals General Villa will not be sub
ject to extradition If Carranza makes
demand for his return to Mexico.
Dispatches to the state department
say that the Carranza generals, Obre-
gon and Dieguez. are in conference
with the American consul at Guaymas
with view to bringing about an end
Of the insurrection of the YaQui In.
dams on the west coast.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
TREACHERY CHARGE IS MADE
Germans AIIese That Montenesrlns
Used White Flag to HurI
Hand Grenades.

Berlin, Germany (by wireless to Say
vile, L. H., Dec. 21.-The official Aus
trian report of December 10, as given
out here by the Overseas News
agency, contained the following pas
sage in regard to the campaign
against the Montenegrins
The Montenegrins at some places
held up their hands, waving flags, and
advanced until they were near the
Austro- Hungarian lines. There they
suddenly threw hand grenades. This
treachery found corresponding treat
ment. 1t always will be treated in
the same way"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
U. S. AVIATOR is HURT BADLY
8. s. Jerwan Falls While Making
Flight at Guatemala SchooI-May
Prove Fatal.

Guatemala City, Guatemala, Dec. q.
In making a flight, Instructor Jer.
wan Of the aviatioE school here, fell
with his machine and was injured,
probably MORALLY.
New York, Dec. AIS. s. Jerwan,
the aviator injured while making a
fight in Guatemala, is well known in
aviation circles here. At the Aero
club it was said that Jerwan came to
this country from France a number
Of years ago, and subsequently be-
came an American citizen. He was
interested in the manufacture of aero
planes.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
EXPOSES SPY SYSTEM IN U. S.
Frederick MetzIer Declares Paul
koenIs Employed IS Agents In
New York Alone.

New York. Dec. 21.-Freder,ck
Metzler held with others in connec-
ton with alleged plots in this coun.
try to embarrass the allies by hinder.
ing the manufacture OF or destroying
munitions. made full statement to
the federal authorities concerning the
activities OF Paul Koenig OF the Ham.
burg American line, Koenig. he said,
had rs agents IN New York alone. and
reported the results Of his iiyestiga.
ton 10 Capt, Won Pap4n. the letmari
military attache s.,ss,..
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

Producers, dealers, users and
those engaged In the handling and
selling of gasoline, or substitutes fer
gasoline, to be used for lightinG,
motor or other purposes, shall see to
it that all such products shall be dis
rensed, kept in, and otherwise con-
tanned in red containers, except when
the same is being consumed for the
purposes for which they are sold.
This rule is made and adopted under
and bv the authority given under sec
ton 2505, Supplemental Supplement
of the Code of Iowa. This exception
is to be made:
When galolIne is being transport
ed in tank cars. for the purpose of
distribution, said tank cars need not
be painted red. but when gasoline IS
being transported in barrels, all bar.
rels shall be painted red, and all bar
rels and containers of every kind con-
tanning gasoline shall not only be
PAINTED red but all shall be plainly
marked in large plain letters. with
stencil with the. word GASOLINE
printed thereon.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

are meeting with a heavy demand
for their product.
Nearly two million cuttings have
been distributed free by the Forest
service among State experiment Sta
tions, forest schools, and individual
growers. The value of willow culture
as profitable means of utilizing over
flow lands not suitable for other crops
has been demonstrated and the de,
partment of Agriculture maintains a
small willow holt on the Government
farm at Arlington, Va, for further
tests and for the continued produc-
ton of cuttings for free distribution.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
THE ONION FELL DOWN.

The onion crop yield in the dozen
important onion-growing States is a.
most exactly an even hundred bushels
per acre below that of 1914. These
important onion States are Massa-
.chusetts, New York, Ohio, Indiana,
Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa
Colorado, Washington, Oregon and
California.
In 1914 the average yield in these
States was 402 bushels per acre, and
in 1915 it is 29S bushels
Massachusetts led in 1914 with an
average of 460 bushels per acre. In
1915 Iowa, Washington and Oregon
stood first with yields of 400 bushels
per acre
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
U. S. AWAITS FINAL
AUSTRIAN REPLY
WaShington'S Answer to Be De-
IiVered by PenfieId.
TEXT PUBLIC ON WEDNESDAY
German Foreign Office Has Requested
Austria to Avoid an Open Break
With the American Gov
eriIment.

Washington, Dec. 2l.-Austria an.
swer to Secretary of State Lansing 5
second note on the sinking of the Ital'
ian liner Ancona by an Austrian sub
marine is anxiously awaited by the
Washington administration. The note
was sent to Ambassador Penfield at
Vienna and its text was given to the
press for publication after noon
Wednesday.
The strained relations between the
two governments has developed a de-
Cided tension in official circles because
of the determined attitude of the Uni
ted States, That there is grave dan
ger OF rupture of relations Is admit
ted by administration officials.
Germany Warns Vienna.
Geneva, Dec 2l.-It is learned from
a high Austrian source that converse
lions have passed between the Aus
TRAN and German foreign Offices rela-
tive to Austria's future attitude toward
the United States on the Ancona af-
fair, and that Germany has counseled
Austria to avoid an open break.
There seems to be ground for belief
that the advice to Austria to avoid
an open rupture with the United States
was actually delivered by the kaiser
through DR.. Won Jagow, the German
foreign minister, to Baron Burian.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
SEE NO BRITISH WARsHIPS
Detachment Of the German Navy
Searched North Sea for Enemy
Ships.

Berlin, Dec. 21.-Part of the German
fleet has put to sea. but failed to en-
counter any British warships, 1t was
officially announced in the following
report from the admiralty: ....
"A detachment OF the feet searched
the North sea for enemy ships. On
Friday and Saturday they cruised into
the Skagerrack. Fifty-two vessels
were searched. One ship bearing con.
traband was brought into a German
port. During all the time no British
warships we're seen anywhere"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
THE COMMISSION FORM.

The commission form of govern.
ment now prevails in no fewer than
81 OF the 204 cities estimated TO have
10000 Inhabitants or more in 1915.
These cities are scattered throughout
70 states. in addition 10 the District
OF Columbia. ranging from Massa.
chusetts TO Washington and from
South Carolina to California. Five ,of
them are 10 New England, ~ In other
porthern states east Of the MISSISSIPPI
pL i6 IA northern states between the
Mississippi and the Pacific coast
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
THE NEED OF FRESH AIR.

With half the youngsters coughing
and hacking from an epidemic OF colds
what show has the other half in a
close school room where the fetit air
from the lungs of those affected has
TO be breathed bv everyone else?7
asks the Marshalltown Times Repub-
lean Thu remedy Is a constant flow
OF fresh air into the school room and
outgo OF foul air through vents. I'd
admit cold air through windows mere.
~ adds aiscomfitnre and more expos,
ure 70 the sick for the fresh air supply
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
SIX Thieves at Work.

The observation-disclosures company
has lost silks the value OF which
will exceed one hundred dollars. and
Mr.. Morris believes that 1t was the
work of professional thieves. The
silks we're placed on the shelves on
Saturday night and when the clerks
went to get hem about noon Monday
they were gone.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

THE socalled reform election laws
OF Iowa will give the cities of the
state six elections in 1916. They are
primary, state primary, woman sui
frage and general elections. The cost
of choosing officials in Iowa has been
considerably more than doubled by
the new process and the Fairfield
Ledger can't see that officers are any
more efficient than they used to be or
that public affairs are conducted in
a better manner
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
Attic BoBsps FIRST COPY

szs. BOOK"
zEs "Paqe g."
I'm through with Tommy King from
now,
with ample cause for being sore
And herewith / declare and vow
He can't be pals with me no more.
Inside the window of a shop
/ say locket made of pearl
With hearts engraved across the top
!. And just the thing to buy my girl.
] thought I'd get my pitcher took
And have it placed with hers inside
And when she, opened it to look
Her heart would swell with Joy and
sGz pride. .-..-- .....
But here is where stubbed my toe
/ tipped it of to Tommy King,
And what did Tommy do but go
Right straight and buy that very
thing.
He never had no girl a'tall
But went to call on mine and say
! guessed she liked to have him call
She had the locket on next day.
It's funny how a feller's friends
VIII double cross him to his face
But that's the way it always ends
When there's a woman in the case.
NAL Rose, Oskaloosa, la.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
TIE WILLOW SUPPLY

Because the European supply OF
willow rods has been largely cut on
the Japanese osiers are taking the
market formerly supplied by Germany
Finished willow baskets from Japan
have come In where split bamboo
WAS the only japanese basketwafe on
sale before the war. AS a consequence
Of the shortage on Imported osiers,
n - said, the price of American wIl
lows has incfeased and growers here
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

should be warmed before it is forced
into the room. Open air sleeping porch
es are infinitely less needed in the
homes than fresh air in the school
room because there are never so many
persons in one room at time. Ventil-
alton is equally as necessary in our
picture shows and should be required
nv law"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
TAFT ILL IN WISCONSIN
Former President Receivers From Sud.
den illness Suffered at
La Crosse. a.as

La Crosse. Wis. Dec. 2l.-Former
President William Howard Taft ar
rived here Ill and was taken to the
home of former classmate at Yale,
George w. Burton, where he was put
to bed Immediately. Mr.. Taft arose at
ten o'clock in the morning, feeling
much improved.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

81. Prohibition forces of Iowa have
organized a movement to celebrate
~" rennal of the mulct law with spec
ial watch meetings in the churches of
every city on New Years eve.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

AT Rock Rapids, Ia. a decision
has just been handed down in court
to the effect that the newspaper is
a household necessity. and that, there
fore, both a man and his wife are H.
able for the payment of the subscrip-
ton when in arrears. Now is the time
to subscribe.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
Election Of Fair directors.

The annual election OF directors for
the Pella District Fair was held al
the city hall on Thursday afternoon
OF last week. The I'VE directors elect.
cd were; City, Nj g. Slob and Jacob
Plender; county, j. A. Grandia, Al.
Wander Wal and g. Rauman.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

The st. Louis Globe Democrat
says it is a fatal fact that when a
man IS smart enough to run a good
hotel in a small town, he is almost
sure to sell out to a man who isn't
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

Assessed land values in the I'm.
pefial valley, California, rose from
nothing at all in 1902 to $4,000, 900
in 1915 and the population from so
to $4,000. All because of irrigation.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

Scientists have discovered that
silo, under certain conditions, will
distill whiskey. Can it be that the
silo activity In Iowa has been infiu
enced by the new lay that goes into
effect in this state Jan. /?
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

The Editor of the Des Moines
News is having a busy season writ
ing communications to the Des Moines
Daily News and signing them "Citi-
Zens" and Tax Payers.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
euIaar. Lose 1ao. GOO Msn,

London. Dec. Alt is estimated
in allied star circles ataSaloniki that
TO date the Bulgarians, have lost $780,.
900 men. "rseyslan Athens dispaschs to
tho Evening STANDARD. daar 'dfi
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

An optomist has been described
as the man. who, on starting out fish
ing, takes the skillet along to fry the
fish he hasn't caught. 3 ....
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

Socialist paper in Germany
which asked the Kaiser why he had
plunged the country into war, stopped
asking questions soon after.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

The man on the corner says as
one grows older he learns he can stay
home nights without missing a great
deal.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

Near beer has been banished from
Arizona. Got too near.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23

Adequate Protection means work
and wages for workers in America.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1915-12-23
ALL MUST BE RED.

A ruling by the State Board of
Health and approved by the Govern
or, relative to the handling of gaso
f~N - oS follows.