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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
SHOE PRICES FACE
ANOTHER ADVANCE

Philadelphia, Pa, May 16.--The Ma
tional Shoe Retailers association, with
headquarters in this city, has called a
conference of allied industries from
all parts of the country to consider
abnormal conditions, making for an
acute shortage Of leather and shoe
findings generally, as well as material
price advances on shoes and the out
look for real merchandise famine by
fall.
A. H. Geuting, secretary Of the asso-
citation, in discussing the proposed con-
ference, said today:
Extraordinary conditions and the
prospect of serious shortage OF
leather very soon are alarming every
body in the trade. One of the things
we hope to accomplish through the
conference OF allied industries is
elimination of waste. We have jus.
been notified Of an additional advance
of seven cents foot for glazed kid In
this market.
"This means that the fashionable
eight inch boot for women which is
in such big demand for wear with
short skirts must make an advance OF
from fifty cents to seventy-five cents
pair over the prevailing price"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
STRIKE DELAYED 4 WI[j:|[||||
Machinists at Rock Island Arsa91t
Decide to Wait 4 While 9efor6 81
Quitting Their Jobs.

Rock Island. ILL.,. May 16.-ThSa&S
threatened strike at Rock Island arsens
al will be held in allegiance for another
week pending further adjustment ~
the wage dispute, according to q de-
cision reached by union machiniste,sl
tool makers and turret lathe operators
at meeting held in Industrial hall glnA
Rock Island last night.
Col. George w. Burr, commandank@
at the arsenal, was informed OF the
decision Of the men at 10 o'clock this
morning, at which time 1t had former
]y been arranged to walk out. a q
Decision of the union men Is iii az &
ference to wishes Of w. III. Johnst0n,a
Washington, D. c., president of the In
ternational Association of Machinists.
Mr. Johnston, in a message to the lc.9s
cal union, declares he is hopeful Of ~
satisfactory adjustment and that the
secretary of labor will reconsider, hissI
data. ja
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18

vance and develop: therefore, there
was more Of unity Of purpose than
could have been had If the nation and
state had been more of developed
product with accumulated differences
to WELD their influences
The conditions surrounding the
trainers of our constitution were diff.
ferent from the conditions that govern
today. but the fundamentals of this
government are no different and can
be no different. Details may change
but the fundamentals of this govern
ment, like nature, must remain large
ly the same. u.s.. .IaN.
The laws OF nature are unchange'
able. The laws Of gravity. the move.
ment of the planets. the planting and
reaping of our crops, the growth OF
the forests, the seasons, are funda
mentals and guides which no power
on this earth can change. No devel
opment nor progress will change
them and no development or progress
| is possible without taking them into
consideration. aa..aa.
At the time of the adoption of our
constitution the fundamentals OF gov
eminent were just as we'll known as
they are today. Truth, patriotism
loyalty to the government and re-
spect for it's institution are just as
necessary today as they ever were
Respect and reverence for our nation
al figures and our national laws are
Just as necessary now as they were
in 1912 or in 1860, -. ..
There must be aroused in this
country a desire for acquaintance
with the constitution, a respect for
our government, and an admiration
for principle instead of individual
When nations begin to worship in
dividuals then national patriotism Is
on the wane. In a republic, principle
not individual, must govern.
The, great demonstration last Sat
urday in New York must not be
looked upon solely as movement
for preparedness for war or peace In
this country. 1t should be regarded
from a greater depth Of thought-that
of a movement to inculcate in our cit
izenship a national spirit, deep
thinking about our great nation and
government, rousing of public inter
est in loyalty to our constitution.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18

belle Schultz very pleasantly enter
tanned a number of young people at
their home in honor of their cousin Ed
Meyers of Des Moines. A mock we'd
dino in which all the guests part1clpat-
ed was the amusement Of the evening.
Dainty refreshments were served ana
the guests enjoyed most pleasant
evening. ;,
Mrs. John Beatty of Kahoka Mo-, Is
visiting her mother Mrs. Lampe.
Mr., and Mrs. Joe Boedecker OF near
SAWYER have adopted little baby girl
taken from the hospital at Burlington.
The little one was born May 1.
Mrs. M. Kiener has returned from a
visit with her daughters at TT. Madl-
son.
Mrs. r. A. Gardner of FIT. Madison
urday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Younk of FIT.
Madison have been visiting at the VIM.
Younk home.
Miss Lille weissgerber spent Sun
day with her parents at Keosauqua.
Mrs. M. Armour visited few days
with Mrs. Matte Van Hyning at Saw
yer.
Rev. A. w. Denny pastor of the
Presbyterian church departed Monday
for Stonington. ILL.,, where he Will
PACK MS nOuSeuOlu SOOuS anu return
with his family to West Point.
Misses Marie and Margaret Stoltz OF
Burlington are spending the week with
relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Nagel of Daven-
port are visiting Mrs. Nagers father
B. Jansen and other relatives.
JOS w. Spiekermeyer has been ap-
pointed superintendent Of concrete by
the county board of supervisors at TT.
Madison. He will have three townships
West Point, Pleasant Ridge and Mar
ion
A business change through which
West Point loses one of its business
firms transpired last week when King
Bros. sold their furniture and undertake.
ing establishment to Gus Johann. The
King brothers moved to West Point
from Bonaparte five years ago and
have been prominent in the affairs OF
the town ever since. John II. holds a
position in the Farmers and Citizens
state bank and the many friends hope
that D. A. may remain here.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
NO Candidates
HAVE NAMES ON
VERMONT BALLOT
REPUBLICAN VOTERS WILL HAVE
TO WRITE THEIR PREslDEN.
TIAL CHOICE.

Montpelier, VT, May 16.-The vot-
ers Of Vermont gave the new primary
law It's first trial today when they
went to the polls to choose delegates
to the republican, democratic and pro-
gressive state conventions and to reg
lister their preferences for the presi-
Dental nominations. Delegates to
the national convention will be chosen
at the coming state conventions.
Since only names Of avowed candi-
dates for the presidential nomination
can be printed on the ballots, the sole
name appearing today was that OF
President Wilson in the democratic
column. Voters are permitted to use
stickers or to write in any name and
supporters of Theodore Roosevelt and
of Justice Charles e. Hughes had pro-
vided large number Of stickers for
distribution among republican voters
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18

quest. his mother made him paper
hat, to which later she added a
plume which Harry had discovered in
a neighbours chicken yard. After a
time he found he must have a belt,
with a sword.
One day he confronted his mother,
dressed in all his warriors finery.
'Why, how like soldier you
look" she exclaimed.
yes he agreed, but I've been
looking at picture of Napoleon,
and he has scrubbing brushes on his
shoulders"
In the court of Union Hill, N. j.,
an Italian was being examined as to
his qualifications for naturalization.
what is the difference between the
powers and prerogatives Of the king
of England and those of the presi-
dent Of the United States?" asked
the court. :,
1.-THE king, he gotta da steady job"
answered the applicant
"My husband is going on fishing
trip" said Mrs. Walton, "and I want
to get him book to read on rainy
DAYS when he can't fish. Can you
suggest anything?"
GLOW about 1.-THE Adventures OF
Baron Munchausen?'" asked the
box store man. THAT ought to
stimulate his Imagination
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
COUNTY OPTION ON n
SALOONS DESIRED

Chicago. May 16.--lllinois anti
saloon workers. 1t was learned todaySS
will go outside the state to hold g rally
marking the beginning of a fight tor
the passage of county option bill hyi
the next legislature. It will be helAs
in indianapolis June 26, the night be-
fore the opening of the annual cong
vention Of the Anti-Saloon League O4l
America. The Anti-Salon League "a
Illinois has arranged to hold the am
nual meeting Of its board Of directOs9
ct the same time and place.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
FOR BETTER WOOL.

The government wool car, which is
touring the chief wool producing
states of the union. is attracting con-
siderable attention. In this car are
exhibits designed to show the sheep
raisers that they can make more
money by producing better grades of
wool. The tour is proving so success
fiji that in all probability it will be re-
peated next year. ..,.. .
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
parte were Pennington visitors Thurs

parte were Pennington visitors Thurs
day. u,,
George Green and wife Of warren
spent Thursday with MRS. 1reeh
daughter Mrs. j. p. Brady.
Rev. P. H. Hawk delivered the bac-
calaureate address to the graduating
class Sunday evening at the M. E.
church. :.
CLYDE HOFFMAN was taken to Keokuk
last week where he was operated on
for appendicitis.
G. I. Manning and Fred Rigsby OF
Keosauuua were in Pennington Tues
day. :.
Centeryille were recent guests OF the
formers parents Henry Reisner and
wife. %
Warren Russ has sold his farm OF
106 acres. situated on the Primrose road
ahn,,t three miles from Pennington, to
Rev. J. F. Seeds Of West Chester. The
consideration was $1,000.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
BOOK SELLERS MEET.

Chicago, May 16.-Several hundred
book sellers and publishers from
throughout the country are here today
for the opening Of the sixteenth annual
convention Of the American Book Sell
ers' association. A large delegation
from the east arrived on special
train from New York this morning.
This is the first time since the organ
ization OF the association that the
convention has been held outside New
York City.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18

Don't let the fact that the weather
has kept down the number of flies
cause you to neglect to swat those
that YOU see Bear in mind the fact
that flies multiply rapidly, that one is
had and two are worse. So get after
every fly you see and kill it, Every
dv YOU kill now eliminates a whole
swarm of flies in August.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
SUBMARINE LAUNCHED

Quincy, Mass, May 1.-THE sub
marine LII, the last of seven vessels
of this class built by the Fore River
Shipbuilding corporation, was launch
ed here today. She was christened by
Miss Mary r. Lattimer, daughter OF
Capt. Julian l.. Lattimer u. 8. N.
The submersible, which is ITO feet
long, is one of the largest underwater
boats in the U. S. navy. She will have
a cruising radius Of $500 miles.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
WRECK AN ACCIDENT.

Houston, Tex, May 16.-S Southern
Pacific officials here say an investiga-
ton show a wreck Of eastbound No. ~
at TT. Hancock today was accidental
and not the work Of raiders. A tele-
gram to the general ohices SAID tnree
passengers, all colored, were slightly
injured and one dining car employe
bruised.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18

The roads are in bad condition as
result Of the heavy rains. They are
elonuent testimonials of the need for
some plan-like oiling-that would
give serviceable roads to the greatest
possible number.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18

The wise man profits by experience,
and the wiser he is the more he learns
from the experience of others. ones
own experience is much more costly
than is the other fellows.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
FARMIN GTON.

Mrs. n. o. There and Mrs w. H.
Mott were recent Keokuk visitors
Born, May 18th, to J. S. Forgrave and
wife daughter.
Miss Cora Ray, nurse in a Burling-
ton hospital is visiting at the home of
T. Y. Nelson and wife.
w. M. Mcintosh and family We're
Milton visitors Sunday
MIR. and Mrs. w. p. L. Muir OF Bona
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18

Something ought to be done to. pro-
tect those portions of Ottumwa that
are subject to overflow. The time to
do the work is before the damage is
done II t..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18

Nearly everyone in Ottumwa is a
booster for the city now. They know
that the city is going ahead in the
right direction.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
Birth Notices

BORN-Tuesday, May 16, 1916, to Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Knox, 202 Fair
view avenue, son.
BORN-Tuesday, May 16, 1916, to Mr..
and Mrs. Everett Garland, 227 East
Fourth street, at ST. Joseph's hos
pital. q daughter.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
Id n n g 8
I 8tOr / Q .

ha.4y .4.su DeConIe much Interested
in playing soldier. At first he was
content to march about merely with
stick for a gun Then, at his re-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18

Help to keep the streets clean by
refraining from throwing waste paper
out where it can blow about.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
WEST POINT.

All Nemthum OF Burlington was an
over Sunday visitor with his parents
here -
The Misses Louise. Marie and lsa-
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18

How happy the bride looks!"
"She has a right to look happy.
Her friends have been laying odds Of
two to one that she wouldn't land
him"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
sANpsAR SCATTERED.

Columbus, N. NJ, May 16. Efforts
of the American column to extermin-
ate the scattered band of Villistss In
the district occupied by Gen. J. J. Per-
shing's command are rapidly nearing q
elimination, according to beliefs ex-
pressed here today. The largest bands
have been broken and driven south,
but a few fugitives remain In the ter
ritory Just south of the field base at
Namiquipa. This was evidenced ny
the attack made upon twelve Ameri-
can troopers on foraging expedition
recently. Unofficial reports here ind1-
Gated that flying columns of cavalry
are now riding hard in an attempt to
exterminate those who, as long as they
are at large, remain an ANNOYANCE TO
the American lines of communication:
Private advices here today Indicated
that preparations are being made at
Colonia Dublan, 120 miles south OF the
border, to concentrate great quantities
of supplies and troops. Nothing could
be learned in this connection at mill
tary headquarters, however.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-05-18
ENOUGH TROOPS
ON BORDER NOW
TO PREVENT RAID
ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS NO
LONGER FEAR VISITS OF
MEXICAN BANDITS.

Washington, ID. c., May Is. -Ameri-
can communities along the Mexican
border now are safe from raids similar
to that at Glenn Springs, administra-
ton officials think. They indicated
that with additional U. s. troops and
national guardsmen along the border,
only general anti-American outbreak
beyond the border. Carranza soldiers
participating, could endanger Amer1-
can border towns.
In connection with the further con-
ference, set for today, between admin.
istration officials and Gen. Scott, chief
of staff Of the army, who returned yes
terday from Ell Paso, it was suggested
In semi-offlcial circles that the gentle
mems agreement concerning military
cooperation, which it is thought Gen.
Scott may have arranged with Gen.
Obregon, the Carranza minister OF war
may suffice for some time.
RedisposIng Troops.
San Antonio, Tex, May is. --Distrib-
ution of troops under the plan of or
ganization of the border patrol on
which Gen. Funston has been working
since his return from Ell Paso Will be-
gin LOudy. 'lTOOpS Will Nc PioCou ~
as to give the utmost protection TO
American communities along the Mex
lean border.
Details of the redistribution plan
have not been announced beyond the
statement of Gen. Funston that strong
detachments will be stationed at the
bridges and towns along the Southern
Pacific railroad to safeguard the line
because of its strategic value. Orders
will be issued today assigning several
companies of coast artillery now at Fl
Sam Houston to the work of guarding
bridges. They will relieve companies
of the twenty-third infantry from FL
Paso and the nineteenth infantry from
Del Rio in this work, allowing the
companies to rejoin their regiments.
In rearranging troops along the Dor
der, Gen. Funston is striving to unite
regimental forces. Some OF the regt-
ments have become scattered. The
third infantry has taken station at
Eagle Pass which will release three
companies OF the nineteenth infantry
to rejoin the regiment. Headquarters
has not been advised of new develop
ments in connection with either OF the
expeditions now operating in Mexico.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-17
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Mr.. and Mrs. John Newport have
returned from their trip to Portland
and are ready to occupy their new
home near Notuc.
Mr.. VIM. Dickson is visiting in
Caldwell for a few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Butts were down
in Lower Dixie pn business last
Thursday.
The Upper Dixie literary closed last
Thursday night until some time in
the coming autumn.
The Helping Hand Club met with
Mrs. Burnett Thursday. Those pres,
emit were Mesdames Kress. Powell.
Conklin, S. w. Vail. Greer. Jones.
Mumford, c. A. Vail, ]. A. Nichols.
William Nichols. Nola Butts and Miss
Anna Rosenberger of New Plymouth,
The afternoon was spent in sewing for
Mrs. Burnett. Their next meeting
will be held with Mrs. G. A. Vail.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Spencer have
got settled in their home and are at
home to their many friends.
The Dixie Jubilee club gave an en-
tertainment at the closing of literary
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-17
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Literary last Wednesday night at
the school house was the last meeting
until next winter.
Robert Smith is working in Cald-
well this week.
Milo and Ara Hampson attended a
party at Gibben's, near Lake Lowell,
last Sunday afternoon.
Misses Carrie Bow and Lucille Rob-
inson of Marble Front. spent We'd
nesday night at the Rowland home.
Ike Judd attended dance near
Franklin last Friday night.
Last Saturday night dance was
given at Liners. A large crowd at
tended and everyone reported fine
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter St. John went
to Wisconsin last week to live.
George Lafferty, Jr., and James
Lafferty have been on the sick list the
past week.
Mrs. Haylett of Homedale spent q
couple of nights in the neighborhood
last week.
Miss Iva Nooner who came from
Salt Lake to visit her mother. who is
in the hospital, returned home Satur'
day morning.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-17
Items of Interest From
Surrounding Territory

The young people had jolly time in
playing games on the lawn until late
hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley HURT and son
Robert of Caldwell were dinner guests
at Joseph Robinson's Sunday.
Mr. H. E. Smith made a trip to
Melba last week.
Mrs. E. Ford of Central Cove spent
from Monday until Thursday with her
sister, Mrs. Meador
The Home Culture Club will meet
with Mrs. Meador Thursday. March
23rd.
Rev. Mr.. Clemens is holding special
meetings at Fraklin this week.
Mrs Allen and son John from EN-
NETT spent from Thursday to Monday
at the Clemens home.
Mrs. c. Q. Adams, who recently re-
turned from Texas, called on Mrs. w.
A. Douglass Thursday.
Miss JOY Foote of Middleton was a
guest of Miss jennette Runciman last
Monday evening
Miss Eva Robinson spent Friday
night with Aradath Scarth in Cald-
well at the Faris home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grieve spent Monday
night and part OF Tuesday at the w
A. Douglass home on their way to
their home at Twin Falls.
Mrs. Paul Murphy was a guest al
the Runciman home last Friday.
Mr.. George Williams and family
moved into Caldwell Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dix and Miss Clutha
were Sunday dinner guests at the Rev
Collop home.
Mr.. O. Broadly and family have NOV
ed into the neighbofhood. Mrs. Brod,
was formerly Miss Ellen Gurwell.
Mr.. Carl Smith of Melba spent las
Saturday night with his parents.
Mr.. Christopher had the misfortune
to have his horse stolen from thu
hitching post in Caldwell last Wed
| nesday. At this date no trace of i
has been found. We sincerely hope i
may soon be located and the THE
brought to justice.
Mr.. r. NJ. Gholson has disposed o
his large bunch of hogs to Mr.. Tur
ley.
James Pemberton who left Brie
Rose last fall for his homestead nea
Melba has sold his ranch and moves
on further east.
Mr.. Ellard and family have move'
into the Brier Rose neighborhood.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-03-17

Misses Vinible and Olive McCor-
mick spent Saturday and Sunday with
Miss Bessie Harper on Deer Flat.
Mrs. William Aitchison is spending
a few days visiting friends in Boise.
S. E. Caldwell and family spent last
Saturday and Sunday with his brother
T. E. Caldwell.
R. A. Simms and family took Sum
day dinner with ]. Parsons.
Mrs. Bacon and Mrs. Laws were
callers at the Earle home one day
last week.
Mrs. Orendorf and Mrs. Messer cal
led on Mrs. Cannon Monday.
The Misses Mccormick, Ray john
son Robert Bacon and Miss Leta
Simms, went to Caldwell Friday even
ing to the high school play.
The Improvement Club of Sunny
Slope met with Mrs. William Aitchi-
son Wednesday. From all reports the
club seems to be progressing nicely.
Henry Musser and wife spent Sun
day afternoon at the Albert Hammer
home.
A. Rosenberg ON the Hamilton
place, is one of the first to finish
sowing spring wheat. =
F. E. Orendorf and wife and G.
Bigger and family of Central Cove
spent Sunday at the T. E. Caldwell
home,
Mrs. A. Johnson and sons spent
Sunday evening with Roy Collins prac
fticing music.
The Manning young people and also
| Richard Wing went to the dance a