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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
VOLUNTEER PLANS
FAIL, SAYS SCOTT
Chief of Staff Urges Compulsory
Military Training.
WOULD MAKE YOUTHS SERVE
Army Head in Annual Report Regards
II as Fair, Democratic and Only
Way to Real Pre-
paredness.

Washington, Dee. 9.-COmpulsory
military service and universal training
are urged in the annual report of Gen.
Hugh II. Scott, chief of staff of the
army.
THE volunteer system in this coun-
try" the report stated, SHOULD be rele-
gated to the past. There is no reason
why one woman's son should so out
and defend another woman and her
son who refuses to take training or
give service. The only democratic
method is for every man in his youth
to become trained"
While no direct criticism of the Ma
tional Guard is uttered, General Scott
expressed the view that the system
is inadequate for the defense, Of the
country.
Cornerstone of Republics.
In defense of his advocacy Of uni
versal training, General Scott says:
Universal military training has
been the cornerstone upon which has
been built every republic in the his
tory of the world and it's abandon
ment the signal for decline and oblit-
Grafton. This fact was fully recog-
nized by the makers of our constitu-
tion."
The report deplorcs the fact that the
regular army, in spite of its brilliant
record, is held in low esteem by a
large element in the country.
TTplar tho nracnpt SyStap, tho pap-
erals report states, the regular army
goes into the labor market for it's re-
cruits. II wages are high, recruiting
is at its lowest ebb. If wages are low
the soldiers stipend attracts recruits.
In neither case is there any appeal to
patriotism.
All Owe Equal Duty. f..
ut is fundamental with a. free
people," says General Scott, "that
equal opportunities and protection I'M
der the law bring equal responsibility
in unfolding the law. Each owes to
the nation his duty not only in civil
affairs. but in defense of the nation.
But with us thousands have been in
culcated with the belief that wars were
to be ended and that the United States
should, as the exponent of the highest
civilization, set an example in a mini
mum of military preparedness"
The chief of staff advocates period
of training for all youths between the
ages of eighteen and twenty-one for
which they would receive no pay, but
would have all expenses paid.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
DEUTSCHLAND BACK
HOME IN 10 DAYS
Capt. Koenig Ends Fourth Allan
tic Voyage.
GERMAN WARsHIP IS AT SEA
Commander of Steamer Declares
Cruiser Succeeded in Breaking
Through British Blockade in
the North Sea.

Berlin (via Sayville wireless), Dec.
1.-THE submarine merchantmen
Deutschland, after quick trip. arrived
at noon Sunday off the mouth of the
Weser.
Completes Second Trip.
The above wireless dispatch from
Berlin, means the successful conclu-
sion of the Deutschland's second
transatlantic round trip under COM
mand of her plucky captain, Paul Koe-
mig. The Deutschland left New Lon
don November 81, at 2 80 p. m.
Her return voyage to Bremen was
thus made in 10 days, two days longer
than her trip from that port TO New
London Her first voyage to America,
which ended ut Baltimore, was made in
% days The Deutschlnnd's return from
New London was delayed five days by
disastrous elimination of her orig
inal start. The submarine freighter
slid out of her pier at night and in the
early morning, in treacherous waters
known as the Race, she collided with
her escorting tug, the 7. A. Scott. Five
lives were lost.
Repairs Will Be Made.
II IS expected the Deutschland will
go into drydock in Bremerhaven for
permanent repairs to her bows. She
will also be completely overhauled for
her next westward voyage. This will
probably commence the second week of
January.
The Deutschand's present cargo is
estimated to be worth at least $1,000
600. 1t consists of crude rubber, tin,
! copper and other metals.
German Cruiser Breaks Blockade.
London, Dec. IA German warship
has succeeded in running the. British
Gordon in the North sea, according to
the report of ship captain, who says
his vessel was held up and examined
in the Atlantic. The vessel is not n
converted merchantmen, the captain
said, but is Il regular light cruiser.
There is widespread agitation for
| the conveying of merchantmen.
! The British admiralty announced Il
report had been received that dis
| guised German vessel of mercantile
\ type was sighted in the North Allan
/ tic on December 4.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
CORN At S2CTS PER BU.
c. w. MOORE SHELLS AND DE-
LINERS $500 BUSHELS.

Cedar, Dec. 6.-By White Rose-Dr.
and Mrs. Wray and daughter, Hester
of Abba spent few days visiting at
the James Berry home.
Mr.. and Mrs Franz Fisher and child
rem took dinner at the parental Fisher
home in Oskaloosa Friday.
Neal Yer Beck who formerly lived
here is visiting friends.
Clark Garrett of Gilman came Sat.
urday to visit at the parental j. S.
Garrett home.
Mrs Georgia Cockefair and son
Lacey spent Thanksgiving in Buxton
C. A. Twyford and son and Mrs,
Dwight Abrams ate Thanksgiving din
ner at the Abrams home in Oskaloosa.
C. w. Moore shelled and delivered
$500 bushels of corn at 80 cents per
bushel to Harry McBurney
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown of Mil.
ton, Iowa, spent Friday at the Jasper
Warner home and with other relatives
The Kentucky Quartette will give
one of their fine concerts, Dec. II, in
the evening at the M. E. church They
usually draw large crowd. Everyone
loves to hear colored man sing.
Mr. and Mrs. George Meyers are
visiting relatives in Winfield TIE past
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Steele and daugh.
ter Ruth spent Sunday at the Will By
erS ome in Kirkyille.
al ~
Sunday visiting at the Bass home in
re con.
Miss Mable Brown, Mr.. and Mrs,
Vernon Cole and son., spent Sunday
with Mrs. ". Wood.
Mr. and Mrs. John Fox was at the
parental Albert Fox home in Wright
Mr.. Fox is in poor health.
Mrs. Sam Tennis and daughter Fay
called at the Charlie Allison home
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Wagner spent
Sunday at the Ernest Oge home in
Wright.
Mrs. Charlie Fox and daughter Ruby
visited at the parental Whiteman
home Sunday.
: Mrs. Coral Gasaway and son Jack
went to Illinois to visit at the parental
home. Mr.. Harry Creary of Martins
burg's is filling her, vacancy at hte
depot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Carmeon and
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur ,Carmeon of near
Lacey spent Sunday at the Charlie AL.
lison home. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fisher and child
rem went to Delta to visit at the B.
Crew home Sunday.
Mrs. Mary l.. Garrett took dinner at
the F. A. Garrett home and all motored
to Kirkville in the afternoon to the
Will Byers home to see the new daugh
ter
Mr.. and Mrs. p. l.. Witt spent Sun.
day at the oliver Votaw home in Os
kaloosa
Mr.. Will Dice left Saturday night
for Chicago to attend the stock show.
Miss Hattie Cole entertained the
B. B. Club Wednesday afternoon, ev.
cry one had a good time. A delicious
lunch was served. Miss Ora Garrett
will entertain next.
Ms Frank McCord spent Friday eV-
ening with Mrs. N. Wood.
Mr.. George DeYoung of Ware, Ia,
Miss Nellie Cosand of Peru, visited
Saturday and Sunday at the Professor
Cossand home.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Amack of Des
Moines ate Thanksgiving dinner with
Prof. and Mrs. Cosand.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
lowa's EGG Crop.

Iowa farmers marketed about 121.-
100000 eggs last year, The total
was probably greater. According to
the best figures available, they re-
ceived $20.593,720 for this product.
Eggs have always been considered a
side issue in Iowa. one of the things
to which the average farmer gave no
attention. But it is number of
these side issues that are adding enor-
mously to the wealth of the state.
1t is making the little things count.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Extend Drainage Ditch.

Petition is being circulated to Gre
ate a drainage district of that por-
ton of Skunk River between the
water works and Glendale mills.
Those organizing the new district
will go only as far as they can pro-
coed without opposition. 1t is un-
derstood they have the signatures al
most to Glendale bridge and expect
to present their petition to the board
of supervisors within short time.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Kind Of Hunting That Pays.

Dean Powers, of Prairiesburg in
Linn county, went hunting one day
recently and succeeded in getting a
big grey wolf. The county auditor
paid him 500 for the oelt. That is
the kind Of hunting that pays. and
there ought to DO good deal of sat
isfaction In it.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Troop Trains Returning.

Twenty-eight Pullman sleepers
used in transferring the Third Infan-
try Regiment of the Minnesota
guards from the Mexican border to
Fort Smelling, Mimi, passed through
Oskaloosa Saturday going south to
Texas, where they will be put into
service returning other troops order
ed home.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Putting in Brick Blocks.

All of the concrete base for the
new pavement under contract by the
Burlington Construction Company
has been spread and the attention
of the workers is now being directed
toward getting the brick surfacing in
place. AS large a force as possible
is engaged in the effort to complete
the work in record time. h r
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
To Purchase Trail Markers.

DR.. Young, of Bloomfield, has sue
ceeded in raising money sufficient ito
buy the necessary markers for the
Daniel Boone trail through Davis
county He has ordered the signs and
will have them put in place soon after
they arrive.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
The Holiday Globe.

The Holiday number of the Satur-
day Globe was issued Saturday 1t is
a fifty-six page, magazine type publfca.
tion with four page special cover max.
ing sixty pages of local interest. Bust
ness interests are thoroughly repre-
sentative of county and city and the
effort is credit to town and publish
ers alike.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Another Corn Huskinq Record.

Lester Kastler, aged Is, OF Valeda,
Kansas, who has been working for Ell
mer Jordan, of Pleasantville, succeed
ed in shocking and cribbing 101 bush
els of corn one day this week. The
young man put in exactly eight hours
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Preparing to Hold Corn.

New corn cribs are being. erected
In all parts of the county. II would
appear that the farmers intend to
hold their corn.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
sos For Seven Hoos,

Carl Weiss delivered seven hogs To
Wilson Bros. at Deep River on Satur,
day for which they handed him o
check for 1908.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
MAfNE ARNOLD OPTICAL CO.
Wholesale and Retail Opticians
oSKAIooSA, IOWA.

IMPoRTAivr-The same moderate
prices (s250} Prof Arnold has al
ways demanded will prevail perma-
nently for glasses OF three times the
value of those usually dispensed by
inexperienced optometrists.
SO per cent off sale closes January
list, 1917.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Business Is Good.

Holiday trade is assuming heavy
proportions for early in the season.
People have been learning the wisdom
of buying early.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
NOTE TO GERMANY
TO AID BELGlANS
PRESIDENT WILSON ATTACKS DE.
PORTING OF WORKERS.
FEARS REGARDING RELIEF WORK
Policy in contravention of Humane
4 Principles and All Precedent,
Berlin is Told. Document
Cabled to Charge.

Washington, Dec. GA note to Ger
many protesting against the deporta-
ton of Belgians for forced labor as
contrary to all precedents and humane
principles of international practice was
made public by the state department.
The note was cabled to Charge Grew
Mt Berlin on November 30, the day Am
bassador Gerard discussed the subject
with President Wilson, with instruc-
tons that he read it to the German
chancellor personally.
In making it public the state depart
ment announced that the interview had
taken place, but said nothing about re-
suits
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
STILL WORK GOES ON
IMPROVEMENTS RACING WITH
WINTER WEATHER.

| N new cement walk mas been COM
ipleted by the city on the north side
| of Il avenue east, between North
Third and Fourth streets. At this
lrc:nt the lay of the ground is some
away and graded in the form of a
high terrace, to conform with the
true grades of the streets at both
ends.
| - - -
| in the Improvement of the resi-
denco of Frank w. Wright, at Gil
North b street, which was damaged
some time ago by fire, practically the
entire second floor has been rebuilt
and tho roof changed from a gable to
{ the hip style, at the rear of the Sec
end floor, on the southwest corner
is a fine sleeping porch arranged for
I'glass sashes in winter and screens
in summer. The house when COM
pleted will be much more complete
than the old one as several modern
features have been added. Metal
and new gutter work is now being
worked out and the changes finished
".
/ NJ. S. Barr of 800 North b street.
who purchased the former Gibbs
property, has recently newly painted
the property in a most attractive
manner, which completes the changes
and alterations tina thave been in
progress since the place was bought.
The new basement garage rather
adds to the general appearance of
the home and it now has a pleasing
new look that adds considerably to
the fine appearance of that vicinity.
-:-1-.- -
Over on North G street, the H. NJ.
Charles residence at 215 North C, has
also been recently repainted and its
color changed from gray to a
white. 1t gives a pleasing change
to the general view of that locality.
In the remodeling of the former
Baker property at All South First
street, w. p. Cleayer is working out
some radical changes. The resi-
dence now rests on a high brick
foundation and a large and roomy
front porch also largely of brick,
again brings the use of Oskaloosa
brick to the front in a most pleasing
manner. The house was moved
little to the north and also toward
the west, thus making more space in
front for the new porch and APP
proaches.
-:-.:-
And still active building continues.
An old house has been removed from
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Text of Note.

The text of the protest follows:
1.-THE government of the United
States has learned with the greatest
concern and regret of the policy of the
German government to deport from
Belgium portion of the civilian popu-
lation for the purpose of forcing them
to labor in Germany, and Is constrained
to protest in friendly spirit, but most
solemnly against this action, which is
in contravention of all precedents and
of those principles of international
practice which have long been accepted
and followed by civilized nations in
their treatment oe noncombatants in
conquered territory.
Furthermore the government of the
United States is convinced that the eff
feet of this policy, If pursued, will in
all probability be fatal to the Belgian
relief work, SO humanely planned and
so successfully carried out, result
which would be generally deplored and
which, it is assumed, would seriously
embarrass the German government"
Germany Act Condemned. So
Senator Louge introduced copy of
resolutions adopted by the American
Rights league at Boston, condemning
the deportation from Belgium of non
combatants and calling upon congress
ito support the president of the United
States in every measure he undertakes
to maintain Americas traditional po-
sition es the friend and the champion
of all the oppressed"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14

And still active building continues.
An old house has been removed from
415 North G street and excavations
are in order for a new house.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14

Berlin. Dec. 0.-The German govern
ment issued statement in explana-
ton and justification of the transfer
of Belgian laborers to Germany. 1t
says the measure is by no means Il
hardship for the laborerS, but is So
cial necessity.
Owing chiefly to the British embargo
against Belgians' overseas trade which
before the war supported large part
of the industrial population, large num-
bcrs of Belgian workers are idle, the
statement says, and conditions are
growing worse. Many families after
spending all their savings, have become
objects of public charity. This state
of things is not due, as asserted in BEL
GUM, to German acquisitions of raw
material, it is explained, for these
acquisitions occurred as rule only
where factories We're unable to con-
tinue operations.
OF the 100000 employees engaged
In Belgian industries before the war,
505,000, including 15S,OOO women, are
now wholly without work, and 80, 900,
including $4,000 women, are partly
without work, making Il total of 655, 900
persons dependent on public aid. In
addition to these, there are $4,000
wives and 612OOO children gof men
without work, so that 100000 per-
sons or one-fifth of the total Belgian
population, require assistance.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
$50, 900, 900 Already Spent.

More than S60,OOO.OOO already has
been spent in supporting these persons,
and $4,0OOy000 monthly will be required
henceforth. These masses of idle peo-
pie, the statement says, are Degenerate
ing, and drunkenness and social de-
pravity are resulting.
The German governor general, Gen
eral Won Kissing, early recognized the
necessity of taking measures to help
the idle to obtain employment. He
caused municipalities to undertake
public works to create employment
where this was possible without i'm
posing too great financial burdens. Up
on the suggestions of Belgians of prae-
teal insight, the governor general is
sued an ordinance in August of 1915
against persons unwilling to work,
which was made more stringent last
March.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14
Correction Deeds.

Peter V. Canine deceased by heirs
to Mas Van DomSelaar INV Fri Il
also w u NV NE also w u SW NE
all in Sec 1S-z6-17 Cons $4,000.
Quit Claim Deeds.
Oskaloosa Hospital Assn to Mahas-
ka County Iowa PIT oft of S d of
NE Sc Sec 1853 and Lot Jacobs
S D of Lot "a Ninde & Searles Add
Oskaloosa Cons S1.00.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1916-12-14

Berlin (via Sayville wireless), Dec.
1.-THE submarine merchantmen
Deutschland, after quick trip. arrived
at noon Sunday off the mouth of the
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-06

the road of justice was blotted from
your memory, the niceties of the
game slipped by you and you faced
the road Of reaction. Your position in
the first place was fundamentally in
correct, Profit and decency will
clash, and you cannot reconcile the
two. Still the paper is yours and its
editorial policy is nobody's business
but your own,
am concerned with The Public
Forum and am willing to go long
way to keep that Forum alive. l am
grateful for the space you give it
Samuel Kaplan, Msirose Park.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-06

Forum and am willing to go a long
way to keep that Forum alive am
grateful for the space you give it
Samuel Kaplan, Meirose Park.
GRAHAM TAYLOR FOR WILSON,
As an independent, never identified
with any party and never voting a
straight ticket, / have been led to
decide to vote for President Wilson
in this way:
At first, giving the benefit ofGthe
doubt to Mr.. Hughes because of his
record as governor of my native
state, l have been steadily driven to-
ward President Wilson by the unfair
and ungenerous depreciation of his
personal qualities and of his official
achievements, / have as steadily
been drawn to him by the manlier,
bigger way in which he has ignored
personalities and offered a states
mans discussion of public policies as
his rejoinder.
Fearing the reactiOnaTies in both
parties as inimieal to national unity
and the progress of the people, /
think there is a greater risk of Mr.,
Hughes not being able to gain the
control OF support of those who con-:
stitute the ruling majority in the Re-
publican party than there is of Mr..
Wilson not being able to continue to
unite and advance the Democratic
party, While he has been more Of a
party man and less loyal to civil seFv-
ice than I think a president should
be, yet his capacity to grow and his
masterfuIly progressive leadership OF
his great party constituency register
and promise more progress among
more of our people than Mr., Hughes,
with his less u9ifed and more strong,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-06

attorney,-Iohn Green, 1924 Ellis aV,
HE DON'T AGREE WITH US.-n
the following / ana making no at
tempt to get a response from you on
why you are for Wilson or for Beetle
bub, It is of no moment to me what
you advocate. l like, however, to
take a jab at that which has no foun-
dalton,
For a long time I read your little
book, which, by the way, is a good
little book, and l was very much
pleased with it's occasional approach
to fundamentals. AS a Socialist, fun
damentals please me very much in
deed, and so was pleased with your
book. Yet ! sensed by the tenor Of
your articles and editorials that you
were floating in an unreal atmos-
phere, for, my friend, you cannot
advocate the system of profit and
business on one hand and public
ownership and the rights of the
workers on the other without giving
the impression that something is
very much amiss indeed.
However, was being lulled to
sleep-a very pleasant sensation
when you dropped your public own
ership, dear labGring man stand. and
came out stark for the forces of re-
action, That was like a dOuche of
cold water down the back. Much to
my amazement, did not expire, but
found myself laughing amid the
Wreekage. When / came to analyZe
the cause of my merriment found
that I had let slip the fact that solid
footing cannot be had except on a.
solid foundation, and you surely took
no account of fundamentals, your
premises were antagonistic
So when election time came and
you faced the parting Of the ways,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-06

Mr.. Lowden or Mr., stedmah help
matters?
My Opinion of Mr.. Hoyne,-I knew
his uncle and / knew of his father,
He was known as honest Tom
Hoyne, a very able lawyer and a very
much respected man, His son seems
to have inherited much of his fathers
qualities, He would suit be for states
attomey,-John Green, 1924 Ellis aV,
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-11-18
WITH THE SOCIETY CIRCLES

Miss Marie Palmer and Jack New
berger were married in the Logan
Temple Wednesday. A wedding re-
ception was given at the brides
home in the evening on 426 South
Main. The rooms were beautifully
decorated with cut flowers and pot
ted plants. Many musical selections
were rendered during the evening.
Delicious refreshments were served to
eighty guests. Miss Palmer receiv-
ed many beautiful and costly pres
ents. The young couple will leave
Saturday for an extended visit in
southern Utah. They will be at home
after December Is.
Mrs. VIM. M. Howell entertained
at the Hotel Logan Tuesday evening
In honor Of Mrs. David l. Stoddard
or Santa Cruz, California. Covers
were laid for eight. Mrs. Stoddard
has been visiting her parents. Con-
gresham and Mrs. Joseph Howell.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1916-11-18
NOW LOOKOUT.

When a cold hangs on as often
happens or when you have hardly
gotten over one cold before you con-
tract another, lookout for you are
liable to contract some very serious
disease. This succession of colds
weakens the system and lowers the
vitality so you are more liable to
contract chronic catarrh. pneumonia
or consumption. Cure your cold
while you can. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy has great reputation. 1t
is relied upon by thousands of peo-
pie and never disappoints them. Try
it. 1t only costs quarter. Obtain
able everywhere.
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