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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

This government is becoming in
volved In the European war over the
possibility that vessel which does
not belong either to this nation or to
a citizen of this nation may be sunk
while flying an American flag. How
much more danger for the United
States there would be if President
Wilson'S wishes were acceded to and
ships were purchased by the govern
ment from Germany or England and
then sent abroad under the protection
of the stars and stripes. If one of
these ships were sunk, this nation
would have to go to war to protect its
own flag, or admit to the world that
its flag does not protect even it's own
property.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18
STRANGE ECONOMY.

The bill to appropriate $4,000 for
an Iowa exhibit at the Panama. Pacific
exposition, is all but law. 1t has
passed the senate and the house and
now is in the senate again for consid-
Grafton of several amendments at
tached in the lower body. 1t is to be
regretted that the legislators could not
be made to see that they have acted
unfairly with the public spirited men
who pledged some $4,000 for the erec-
ton of an Iowa building The failure
of the last legislature to appropriate
money and the need for Immediate &C.
ton led various men in cities all over
the state, to pledge enough money to
assure the erection that the legislature
now sitting would recompense them.
But the legislature has in effect said:
Come across. The great state Of
Iowa, the leading agricultural state of
the union, must make a handful Of its
best citizens pay for the building in
which the whole states products are
to be exhibited"
It is rather an undesirable brand of
economy for the state to indulge in
this putting of the states most public
spirited citizens in the hole and dis
cOurag1ng comprehensive anu worthy
exhibit at the fair.
The legislators who have been and
still are working to secure the full
appropriation Of s125,000, are working
for Greater Iowa and eventually
their course will be approved. The
sun asked by the Greater Iowa Boos-
tiers for making creditable exhibit, is
not large in com parison to the sums
handled by the state and much. good
will come Of it. OF course the cutting
Of the appropriation to $4,000 will not
materially affect the exhibit and it will
be all that has been planned, but by
thus putting burden on those who
are boosting for Iowa. the state legisla-
ture will lessen the enthusiasm of the
very best boosters it has.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

fed that crime has been committed,
to issue warrant for an arrest, that
warrant should most certainly result
in trial and the one who swore out
the information should be forced to
repeat his allegations and substan-
tiate them with whatever evidence ne
might have.
This disrespect, disregard and mis-
use of law should cease. People who
want to be law abiding and who want
others to be likewise, should take their
responsibilities more seriously.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18
IMAGINATION IN BUSINESS.
(By Herbert H. Bigelow, manufac-

Imagination Is the power of build
ing mental pictures of conditions that
do not now exist A too prolific i'm
agination may produce a dreamer OF
dreams that never come true, or an
over developed imagination has, un.
der certain circumstances, produced
some of the great prevaricators OF
history. However, I think well de-
veloped imagination is a prime requl'
site for any successful business man
and a great many more men suf1er
from lack of it than from an imagina'
tion over developed.
Most business men are too closely
engrossed with the work Immediately
at hand to dream dreams of the fu-
ture; too busily engaged in details to
take day off and stand back and
look at themselves or their business
to see 1t as others see it. The man
who succeeds in the long run and
whose success is no accident, is the
man who. in his imagination, has
charted his course long before.
When ]. j. Hill traversed the con-
tinent on horseback, he saw In his
Imagination, fertile fields being titled,
cities built. mines giving up their
wealth, all contributing their quota OF
freight to make success Of his bust
ness-railroading In his imagination
all those things existed years before
they became realities. In his master
mind I have no doubt there now exist
images. real in his imagination. to-
ward which he is building but whose
fruition may be decades in becoming
realities.
While few have the power of I'M
agination combined with constructive
ability to make dreams come true on
a big plan, yet we all must have the
ability to some extent to succeed
No mammoth business was ever
builded without somewhere master
mind in whose imagination 1t existed.
&Ts someone could have but laid bare
me innermost mind of that master
fof merchandisers, Marshall Field. 1t
would probably have been found that
for more than fifty years he had
definite plan of development in bust
ness and that he worked toward the
plan.
No man ever built the best business
Ain his town who did not really want
sto. and want to for some time before
! Il became reality. Nor did any man
ever do SO, actuated solely by his de-
sire to make money. The one thing
that makes a business grow and pros.
per ia the love of your work, the JOY
Of succeeding apart from the financial
reward.
have no time for the man who
saws he does not like his business and
whose sole motive in business is to
make a living for himself and his
family. He lacks imagination Of the
possibilities Of his business with the
result that. hating his business, his
business hates him and gives him only
an Indifferent living. the least that can
\ be given him and keep the men at
work.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

Voppel HoI ouly IOT war munitions, out
for Industries engaged in supplying
electrical appliances to the countries
of the world that yet remain neutral.
Italy has important electrical indus
tries She has excellent shipping IA
cilities and an established trade with
South America In these circum-
stances she naturally might expect to
get some of the business in electrical
supplies heretofore controlled by Ger
many and Belgium. But if the English
contention were to be admitted she
could not have raw copper to provide
for an enlarged output of her electrical
Industries. In the meantime similar
industries in the United Kingdom
would be enlarging their market in
South America.
The day after war was declared the
board OF trade of the British govern
ment cabled instructions to England's
consuls in South America to report on
the opportunities for British manufac-
turers to secure trade previously held
by the Germans. The foreign intelli-
gence department of the board Of
trade, partly by newspaper publicity,
but more largely through confidential
circulars, since then has kept the man
ufacturers fully informed.
Stricken Belgium also had a con-
siderable South American trade in GER
tain manufactured articles. 1t is not
Of record that the British have refrain
ed from absorbing what they could OF
this business, or are holding it as
trustees until industrial Belgium rises
and again takes her place among trad
ing nations.
Boastful statistics of the increase in
our foreign trade may furnish legiti-
mate weapon for the British foreign
fice in its diplomatic rejoinder to -
American note. But the principle I'M
DERIVING the rights of neutral COM
MERGE for which the United States
contends Is not thereby affected.
Analysis of the phenomenal i'm
provement. so called in our exports
simply shows that it is in war NUM-
tions and foodstuffs. The foodstuffs
exported mean that cost of living is
likely to increase. The sale of war
munitions, including automobiles,
which furnish so large a proportion of
the exports, is no compensation for the
loss in the sale of agricultural imple-
ments. This loss is one of the in
evitable incidents of war, but it en-
phasizes the Importance of the United
States keeping in mind normal and
permanent foreign markets as they
may be affected after the war by the
measures of the belligerents, which in
terfere with neutral trade during the
war.
This is one of the fundamental
points which is obscured in Sir Edward
Grey's diplomatic notes. Statistics of
war trade should be examined and con-
sidered in this light as we'll as with
reference to the temporary volume of
exports in given articles.
er and the Philadelphia Public Ledger.)
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18
Gouding the Main Issue
BY CHARLES M. PEPPER
Former Trade Adviser u S. Department of State

Sir Edward Grey is masterhand at
diplomatic dialectics. The gentle art
OF avoiding the main issue is one of
the accomplishments of professional
diplomacy, and the British foreign
minister in his conciliatory prelimin-
airy observations gave an indication
of the perfection to which it may be
brought. That the same line of argu-
ment by avoidance would be followed
IN the subsequent correspondence
could safely be presumed.
diplomatic dialectics, however, can
not obscure fundamental circum-
stances. The main issue between the
United States and Great Britain is the
rights of neutral commerce. 1t is not
a question Of statistics--for these
rights, are not to be measured with war
figures as the only standard. 1t Is
proper in determining them that temp
orary Interruptions to trade should be
considered, but there should also be
consideration of permanent gains
which belligerent may make, not
only from the enemy but from neutral
countries, if it's practice is allowed to
go unchallenged.
President Wilson, In vigorously
maintaining through the state depart
ment the rights of American exporters,
stands for all neutrals. An arrogant
attitude would run counter to the SEN
timent of the American people. An
attitude of humility and of excuses
for the transgressions of certain bel
ligerents would be equally obnoxious.
The proper American position is that
of the champion, and not the apologist,
of neutral commerce. The more d.
rectly the president goes to the heart
of the question the stronger will be
the disposition to uphold him.
Copper formed one Of the leading
topics in the preliminary exchange Of
diplomatic notes. Incidentally, 1t may
be observed that while the cores
pondence has been going on the
Americans whose copper was seized
by the British government have been
unable to get back their property.
Copper is a further illustration Of
the degree to which belligerent may
possess itself through indirect means
of permanent foreign markets If Great
Britain's practice should be acquiesc-
ed in by neutral nations. This prac-
tice, If unchecked, would give the
electrical industries of the United
Kingdom an advantage, not only dur
ing the war, but after the war.
From the presentation of the British
case, and the assumption of the right
to determine the quantities of mater
ials which neutral countries may i'm
port, it would not be disclosed that
British manufacturers are securing
decided advantage by practice which
compels the copper mines of the
United States to depend on the allies
for the absorption of their product.
This would mean copper to the British
manufacturers at their own prices, and
Copyright 1915, by The Ottumwa Court
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

Charles M. Pepper, former trade
adviser for the department of state. is
the author of timely and interesting
special editorial feature on this page
today. 1t deals with the diplomatic
exchanges between this country and
the warning nations of Europe. 1t is
worth reading and keeping for refer.
ence later.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

charitable institutions and organiza.
tons for distribution among the poor.
The day was an immense success. The
same thing can be accomplished in Of
tumWa even if no special bundle day.
Is set aside. The institutions and or.
ganizations that dispense charity will
be glad to get your old clothing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

President Wilson's determination
that the shipping bill be made a law,
ls worthy of better cause. For a
man who became noted for "watchful
waiting this "wilful risking" of a
war with European nations, is the
height of foolishness if nothing worse.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

Burlington Gazette: The only re-
deeming feature of the deadlock in
the Illinois house is the fact that while
the house is deadlocked no darn fool
bills are being introduced.
Muscatine Journal: The two notes
of warning sent to England and to
Germany. while couched in entirely
amicable terms are of a decided ma
ture. Though not aggressive they are
firm, and while neither contains any
thing that should offend a power not
seeking offense, their sending in the
present extraordinary state of affairs
precipitates situation not without
possibilities of more serious develop
ments.
Des Moines Capital: There can be
no question but that the action of the
Iowa senate yesterday with reference
to the abolishing of the licensed sa-
loon from within the borders of this
state reflects the majority sentiment
Of the people. 1t was the climax OF
long gathering storm. What the
senate has done the house will do by
an equally emphatic vote. The wise
thing is for everybody to recognize
the fact that Iowa is headed not only
for statutory but for constitutional
prohibition.
Davenport Times: 1t is reported
that at the Blackstone in Chicago
there was once rule against women
smoking anywhere outside of their
own rooms. The rule caused so much
embarrassment to the management OF
the hotel that it was assumed the
women quite generally wished to
smoke cigarettes in the dining room,
halls and other places. The rule was
abolished. And now, much to the sur
prise of all, it is discovered that only
a very few women ever indulge IN
the so-called luxury of smoking In
public. Whether the habit is becom.
ing less fashionable or whether it new
er did exist to any large extent except
in books and newspaper articles is
something Chicago observers are now
discussing.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

Lieutenant Governor Harding saws
every city should throw open it's
schools in the evening as public for
ums for the discussion of civic prob
lens by men and women. He empha-
sizes the Importance of having the
women take part in these discussions.
because, he says, they will be voting
before very long.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

just like this-the sermons are over
lang for me-" John! John!" wrath
fully cried the minister, you'll dee
and you'll go to place where you'll
hear no sermons, long or short"
"Ah, weel, maybe that will be-" re-
piled the phlegmatic John; "but I'm
sure it'll no be for want of meenis-
ters."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

Spain looks across the sea and is
wrought up by the trouble in Mexico
The United States looks across the
sea and is wrought up over the trouble
in Europe. The two countries could
well afford to swap visions.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

Don't be controlled by your pre-
JUDGES at the coming election. Don't
work to defeat some one. Vote to elect
the man you consider best qualified to
handle the city government.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

In New York recently the people OBJ
served Bundle Day. by going through
the closets and attics and hauling out
all unused, out Of date, misfit, and
partly worn clothing and wrapping it
I'D in bundles and turning it over to
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18
MILLS co. LEADS IN APPLES

Glenwood, Feb. 13.-Mills leads all
other counties in the state In apple pro-
duction. There are 5000 acres of apple
orchards in that one county and the
leading varieties are Jonathan, Ben
Davis, Grimes Golden, Wine Sap.
Wealthy and Duchess of Oldeuburg.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18
TEST YOUR SEED CORN.

Hive you tested your seed corn?
You may say:"What's the use Of test.
ing seed corn this year? It's as dry
rs bone There never was SO much
No. 2 corn shipped out of the north
half Of the corn belt as this year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

Iowa is going to abolish the liquor
traffic. Now If it could only show
the men Of the state the folly of
drinking, a real temperance vistory
would be WOn
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18
D1 n ne r.
s tort e y
Mayor Mitchell Of New York, at the
conference of mayors in Philadelphia,
said at luncheon:

"A city should be conducted as
thrifty as a Scotch household. You
know, of course, the kind of Scotch
household l mean-the kind where
the father, setting off on fortnight's
business trip, says in the hall:
"Goody, all and, Kathleen, dinna
forget to ma leetle Dugald TAX mis-
glasses aft when he's ma lookin' at
naething.'
What" inquired the Sunday school
teacher of her youthful pupils, what
are divers diseases?'
Bashful or ignorant, the scholars
chung tenaciously to the doctrine that
little boys should be seen and not
heard.
Come" pursued the teacher, cant
any of you tell me?"
Then Johnnies arm shot up.
"Well?" asked the teacher.
please MISS answered Johnnie,
water on the brain
"Now Willie" said the Sunday
school teacher, turning to small
pupil, "can you tell me the difference
between caution and cowardice?'
Eyes, maam,' answered the little
fellow. when you are afraid it's
caution; when the other fellow is
afraid it's cowardice.'
There was an old Scottish pagan in
a. small village who could be by no
means persuaded to attend church.
One day the minister met him and be-
gan: "How is 1t, John, you are so
persistent in your absence from
church," '.Weel.,' replied John, its
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18
BELL TO RUN FARM.

South English, Feb. 1.-THE coun.
ty board Of supervisors has let the
contract of running the poor farm to
VIM Bell of this place. The contract
was let to the lowest bidder, Mr.. Bell
offering to do the work for $3.50 a
year
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

Clean up your yards and alleys and
make your premises look pretty. The
city can stand considerable beautify.
ing this spring.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18
n,sEAsE BREAKS OUT.

Buffalo. N. Y, Feb. 16.-The stock
yards at East Buffalo will close this af-
ternoon under state and federal orders
because Of the temperance Of foot
and mouth disease.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18
Press Comment

Webster City Freeman-Tribune: 1t
looks now as though the best Iowa
land would reach $500 per acre inside
of ten years.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

A German cobbler and his wife had
two dogs, st. Bernard. six months,
old, and fox terrier, three years old.
A friend, calling one day, said to the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18
HI T A Y L O r
ChirOpractOr

Leighton building, across from
street car waiting room. Office
phone, New, 707-L, House.
2117-L. Hours to 11:30 and
1880 to S. Evenings, Z to 8.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

Burlington Gazette: The only re-
deeming feature of the deadlock in
the Illinois house is the fact that while
the house is deadlocked no darn fool
bills are being introduced.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1915-02-18

Copyright Philadelphia Public Lex
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-26
MOTORCYCLE PICNIC
IS PUT OFF A WEEK

The third of the series of picnics,
which was to have been held yester-
day by the Rock Island Motorcycle club
at the Norwegian camp on Rock river.
was postponed until next Sunday, Aug.
4. The threatening weather and slip
perry. condition Of the roads was given
as the cause Of the postponement. All
riders in the tri-cities and vicinity
have been extended a cordial invita-
ton to join with the local club in the
outing next Sunday. The members
will meet at 8 O'Clock at Koch's motor
cycle garage on Market square at 9
O'Clock and go to the picnic grounds in
a body.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-26

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-26
Notice.

Sealed proposals will be received by
the commissioner OF public health and
safety at the city hall until 10 o'clock
a. M. Tuesday, Aug. 2. 1915, for the
remodelling of the detention hospital
located on Mill street near Eighteenth
avenue. Plans and general informa-
ton can be obtained at the building
inspectors Office. Repairs consist OF
carpenter work, plumbing and heat
ing
JOHN H. LIEDTKE,
Commissioner public health and
safety.-(Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-07-26
ADVERTISED LETTERS

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