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redo district of the border patrol, has
a body of troops in that vicinity.
There is an under current of unrest,
according to reliable reports here,
among the Mexican civilians and SOL
diers in the territory between Mont
Grey and Nueyo Laredo. 1t has be-
come openly known that General Car
rama has given orders that, if Ameri-
can soldiers enter those portions of
Mexican territory not already occu-
pied by Mexican troops, it would be
considered an act of war and the Mex
leans have orders to give battle i'm
mediately.
Raid Causes Action.
Brownsville, Texas, June Ire
vival of bandit activity in the lower
Rio Grande valley last night resulted
in vigorous action by authorities
which was interpreted here today as
presaging a determined attempt TO nip
the periodical recurrence Of outlawry
in the bud by dealing with the maraud-
ers on American soil
Soon after reports were received
that bandits appeared near San Benito,
several detaChments Of troops were
sent TO deal with them Motor cars
were Communicated in accordance
with pre-arranged plans and two COM
pauies Of the 26th infantry were dis
patched from Harlingen 10 Olminto,
ten miles north Of Brownsville, with
orders TO cut off the bandits retreat
across the Rio Grande into Mexico
Meanwhile, another force Of two com
panies Of infantry sent from San
BenintO earlier in the night to in
yestigate reports that the Joe Scott
ranch had been attacked, near their
quarry east of San Benito. A run
ming fight took place, in which, ac-
cording to meagre reports three Mex
leans were killed while the American
force suffered no casualties.
Play Hide and Seek.
In addition to these Two forces a
troop Of cavalry was thrown into the
game Of hide and seek played by the
MeXIcans when report came that an
other bandit force had appeared near
Fronteras tract, Il miles north of
Brownsville and had robbed a Mexi-
can farmer OF his horses.
Much interest was displayed con-
corning the question, whether if the
bandits eluded the soldiers on this side
of the Rio Grande and effected an es-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-17
Sour GRAPES.

One sneers at curls when one has
no more hair. One ISLANDERS apples
when one has no more teeth.--Karr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-17

cape into Mexico, the Americans
would pursue a hot trail across the
boundary or leave the
corralling of the outlaws to the Car
rama soldiers under General Ricaut,
who recently announced that he had
placed a sufficient force in this terri
tory to deal with all outbreaks and
that any crossing by the Americans
would meet with armed resistance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-17
June Sale of Regis Corsets

Just unpacked, special purchase of
the well known Regis Corsets in the seasons
latest models.
Beginning Monday morning we will SELL
Regis $3.50 Corsets for 81 Is
Regis $500 Corsets for ...-...-.-..-...S1.45
Come promptly for these while size and
style assortments unbroken. Most every wonl-
an knows the value of Regis Corsets and will in
stanty recognize the saving at these special prices
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-17
S7kCrepe Bouses

OF Georgette ard
crepes de chine In pure
white and flesh color,
with large collars and
frills and fine tuckins,
ths seasons very latest
modes, many just out
Of their wrappings yes
terday, at S5.95 to SO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-17
Summer Fashions in Women's
Waists and Blouses

Tub Six Bo11ses
Charming waists Of
pussy willow and Jap
silks in plain white
and delicate colors,
with large pieated col.
lars, also plain tailored
models, very special
values and immense
choice al $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-17

OUR Balcony Tea Room will have
specially tempting menus each day
at moderate prices and you will find
pure, refreshing Sundaes, Sodas, Phos-
pilates and Fruit Drinks at the Soda
Fountain. All are Welcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-17
TROOPERS IN MEXICO FACE
NEW DANGER

CONTINUED From Page One)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-17

Women's and Misses
Spring and Early Summer
Suits Half Price
Every suit included --- choice unre-
stricted. All the seasons best styles in serges,
gabardines twills, poplins, checks and novel
ties, black and colors
just what many women will want for
travelling motoring and for the cooler days OF
summer at Just half of original price. Pick
your size in the style you like and pay rs half
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-17

Z VISITORS to Rock Island the coming
' week are cordially invited to make
use of our Reading, Writing and Rest
Room, Retiring Rooms, Information
Desk, Free Check Stand, Telephones, u.
S. Postofice and Telegraph Station.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
Ada McCrery's Grandfather
Fought in One Battle Only
Because He Was Ill

Dear Editor - I thought I would
write and tell you about my grand
parents. My grandfather was born in
Illinois. At the age of eighteen he
Joined the civil war. He fought only
in one battle on the account of his
sickness. He spent most Of his time
in the hospital.
After a short time he returned home
and was married to Louisa Peters.
She was born in Iowa. They soon took
possession of a farm near Abingdon.
After the children became larger, they
moved to Abingdon, Iowa where they
have lived ever since. They have
eight children, four girls and four
boys. They all have left home and
have children of their own.
Grandma and grandpa are nov grow
ing old. Grandpa Is almost blind. He
can not see to read or write.
He confessed Christ at an early
age and has followed him during his
past years.
Ada McCreary.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
Vernon Richardson's Great
Grandfather, Marquis S.
Elan, Was in the
Mexican War

Dear Misunderstanding just finished
reading the Junior page l will tell you
something about my great grand
father. ...,-- . ..
His homo was in "Old Virginia"
His name was Marquis S. Elan, born
in 1923. Joined the Mexican army Al
the age of II years, and never went
home until he was % years old. My
great grandmother used to say shd
was only a child 10 years old when he
was fighting in the army.
My great grandmother's name a
Elizabeth Dancus Moberry. She was
married to my great grandfather at
the age Of II, and settled near Old
Germantown, Tenn, before the rail-
roads were laid in that section. They
later moved to Gibson county, Tenn,
where they lived during the civil val.
but my g.eat grandfather vas q
union man. He was no slave owner
My N says they would talk for
hours telling what had times they
had, trying to save their horses from
the soldiers of the Civ:' 2
In 1890 they moved to kento.i. Tenn.
where they owned a bearti. = home
and stock farm. My great grandfather
died in 1904 and my great graldmoth.
er died May 1, 1912. On her birthday
she "a Is years old, and now my
uncle ice Elan owns it all. He is an
old bachelor now and my Aunt Mary
who is an old maid, keeps house for
him.
My grandmother lives near Mem-
phis, Tenn, where l was born. So
you see l am very far from my old
home, but love my new home al
though VIZ expect to return to the
Sunny South some day.
We all like the Courier. PAPA is a
subscriber and I enjoy the Junior page.
With best wishes fot~a happy New
Yeac to dear editor and all.
Vernon Richardson. Age 10.
Fremont, Iowa, Route No. l..
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
Nettie Lords Great Grand
father Came From
Virginia

Dear Editor and juniors:
AS l like to read the Courier Junior
very much I always look forward to
Thursday night as the best in the
week.
am going to write a short story
about my ancestors.
My great grandfather, Joseph Cald-
well, came from Virginia, and my
great grandmother, Lovenfa Caldwell,
came from Pennsylvania to Missouri
where they met and were married.
After a short time they decided to
come to Iowa where two brothers of
my great grandfather had taken up
claims which had just been opened
by the government. On the way my
grandfather was born. ...
They were among the first settlers
of Ottumwa. The first table made in
Ottumwa was made for my great
, grandmother. 1t was made by hand.
NV mother has this table yet.
My great grandfather fought in the
Union army in the Civil wal from be-
ginning to end. He went in as a cap.
tain and came out as a colonel. He
died soon after the var His death
was caused by wounds received dur
ing the a My mother has the
sword he used. 1t is big and very
heavy and very different from the
swords used now.
MY grandfather, Van Fl. Caldwell.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
CONTEST CLOSES JAN. "a.

Dear Juniors: We will postpone
ne closing day Of the Current
Events" contest until Monday, Jan.
"A. We want all the Juniors to read
Isabella Forsythe's Current Events
IN t0day's Junior. OF course Isabella
Will be awarded a prize as she com.
piled with all the rules of the Junior.
Nettie Lord, one of last weeks prize
winners, NJ doubt was disappointed
when she did not see her splendid
story in last weeks Junior. Its omis-
sion was unintentional. However,
sNettie and all the Juniors can read 1t
today.
The Ancestors Contest is certain
~ most interesting me-. Two Jun.
f1ors, Vernon Richardson and Ronald
lAcVey are awarded prizes today.
again we will Nsay their splendid
stories are in today's Junior. Some
critics object to the word splendid"
but we find 1t a very useful as well
ms . very necessary word.
We hope many Juniors will send in
many current events. The rules of
the contest follow:
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
Nina Snow, a New Junior.
Lives on a 70-Acre Farm
Near LOvilia

Dear Juniors :-This is the first time
I have ave written to the Junior page.
like to read the Junior page.
I live on a farm of seventy acres.
1 go to West Liberty school. Our
school will begin Monday.
My teachers name is Miss Mabel
Zigler.
I have two sisters and one brother.
My sisters names are Jennie and Mar
gerry and brothers is Leslie.
My studies are Reading, arithmetic,
grammar, geography, spelling and
writing.
l got a gold bracelet, bottle of per-
fume, a poem book, a handkerchief
and a purse. They had a Christmas
tree at our church. My sister was on
the program, but I was sick and could
not be in it.
Well, as my letter is getting long I
will close.
Nina Show, Age 10.
Lovilia, Ia, Route No. Z.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
The Eackwoods Hero - BY
Fred Murr!.y

Far in the backwoods Ct North Car
DINA lived u family named Jones WHO
besides the man and wife was their
only son., a b. OF about II years Of
age, whose name was William; (but
we will call him BilD. This was in
the same time the revolutionary war
was going on. 49,. . fN
Now the Jones family was very
patriotic and would love to have help
ed that great cause, but as Mr.. Jones
was crippled he could not fight for
his country. So Bill asked perm.s-
sion of his father and mother to go
to a This they granted him but
not without grieving.
Not far from Bills home lived a
girl of perhaps Bill's age. This girls
name vas Edith Dixon and she was
Bills sweetheart. To this home Bill
went. He met his sweetheart at the
door of the cabin. They went inside
the cabin and sat down to talk. Bill
told Edith he was going to war and
of course she was sorry to see him
go but it could be helped. Then Bill
asked Edith to niarry him after the
war. To this she readily consented,
then after lie kissed her good-by he
took his musket i'll his hand and start
ed off.
He went to the patriot encampment
not three miles distant and joined the
army. He was enlisted in a Captain
Nichols regiment. After a week or
more the patriot army marched on
ward to capture CORVALLIS, the COM
mander in chief of all the British
soldiers in America. AS they neared
Yorktown they closed in on Corn
wallis army. The regiment Bill was
in was a part of the patriot left wing.
Just as morning dawned a fierce at
tack made by the British on the patriot
left wing commenced. The British
were repulsed three times but the
fourth time the patriots failed to hold
them back and the British entered
the patriot breastworks. But at this
moment a patriot ran out of the lines
carrying the American flag. 1t was
Bill Jones. He ran straight for the
British lines with the patriot left
wing close behind him. The British
were so surprised at this unexpected
action that they broke and fed. After
the British were at some distance
away the patriot soldiers turned to-
the boy and cheered and cheered him
as the 'backwoods hero"
Next day Bill was promoted to lieu.
tenant and a week later CORVALLIS
surrendered and the war ended.
Bill was honorably discharged and
went home Immediately. One year
later Bill and Edith were married and
lived happily ever afterwards.
Fred Murphy,
932 East Main St., Ottumwa, la.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
Ronald McVey's Grand
father, Henry McVey,
Was in Eighth
Iowa Cavalry

Dear Juniors:-I thought I would
write about my grandfather, Henry
McVey.
He was born in 1S47 at Danville, III.
He enlisted in the army in 1868. He
was in the Eighth Iowa cavalry. He
was in Sherman's march but didn't
get to the sea. They sent them to
some other place. ,
He told me a story about one night
when he was lying behind a log shoot.
ing at the rebels. He said they could
aim at nothing except flashes Of guns
One shot hit q little branch on the
log and Just passed over him.
Once when he was away on duty
part of his regiment was captured.
Once he saw a negro get out OF q
brush pile. He aimed SO he wouldn't
hit him. He fred and knocked dust
up around his feet. The negro got
into the brush pile quicker thar ne
got out.
One night he went to a theater in
Macon. Ga. He had to pay 325 con-
federate money. If he had paid Amer
lean money he would have paid hfty
cents,
He was mustered out of the army In
1866 at Macon, Ga.
He has two confederate bills, two
cannon shot and a facsimile OF the last
paper printed at Vicksburg on the
back of wall paper.
He lives at Floris and is 6S years
old.
NV father takes the Daily Courier.
Ronald McVey, Age ii.
Floris, Iowa, Box 35.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15

drove the old fashioned stage coaches
through Idaho and Utah. have lis
tened to many interesting stories ne
has told of his life during that time.
My grandfathers cousin, Henry
Clay Caldwell, was one OF the Judges
of the supreme court for many years:
He was appointed by Lincoln and had
MANY difficult cases to decide after
the Civil war.
NV uncle, Van R. Caldwell, is now
serving in the regular army. His
company is stationed at the Panama
canal. .. E.@ ~"
I am a little girl II years old. go
to the Hedrick school and am just
ready to enter the last part of the
seventh grade. I hope all the Juniors
had a merry Christmas and a happy
New Year as I did.
Nettie L. Lord. Age II.
226 Fairyiew Ave. OttumWa, La.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15

Current Events" which means won.
1erful things that are happening each
day, u the subject for a big contest.
Ono Of the most important current
Eevents for Ottumwans this week, was
tho opening Of bids for the new hotel
which is soo to be erected rear the
once Of The Courier Junior. We will
mot tell the Juniors any more current
events" but we want all Juniors to
Esend In nice compositions formed of
sscurTent events" Some event in ones
own family, and unknown to outsiders,
10y prove to be the very best "cur.
rent event" This contest will close
Monday, Jan. "a.
Select prizes, first and second
choice. from among the following
articles: Ice skates, souvenir spoon,
book, fountain pen. small camera, writ
ing pad, box Of school supplies or roll
aer skates.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
4 M~asquerader
This Is a real true dog story.

This Is a real true dog story.
He is a pug and a great pet of his
mistress, who is very proud Of his
fine pedigree. One day she discov'
cred that Teddie could not see as well
as usual. A famous oculist was con
suited. who told her to bring her pet
dog to him.
They started, but a great obstacle
presented itself. Conductor after con,
ductor insisted that the dog should
not ride on his a So it was only
after getting on and off about a dozen
times that the Doctors Office was
reached. . ...
Teddie was as quiet as could be
while having his eyes examined, and
his mistress was told she must bring
him every day for a month, and all
would be done for him that vas pos
sible.
So Teddie's mistress went to a
neighbor who had a small baby and
borrowed an outfit that was not toe
dainty. Teddie kept very quiet while
being dressed in the long white dress,
then a cloak and muslin cap, and over
the face a long white veil.
Thus they started. Immediately
upon entering a car, if it was filled
up would jump a man to give the lady
carrying a little baby q good seat
Teddie never wagged his little curled
up tail once neither did he even bark
One day the doctors Office was filled
with people waiting their turn, when
a lady turned politely to Teddie's
mistress and said: my turn comes
next, but I will wait for you on &C
count Of your baby. It is so very tire
some to wait with a baby"
The doctor opened his door at thai
moment and called them both into his
private Office. He said, II will show
you the very best patient I have" and
took Teddie carefully in his arms.
He threw back the white veil and
disclosed the dogs little pug nose and
pert little face looking out from under
the frills of the cap.
'Teddie can see pretty we'll out Of
one eye now. His mistress expected
a huge bill for the experts service
but instead she received a receipted
bill from the good doctor, with a note
say that as Teddie was the first pa
tient he had ever treated Of royal dog
blood. he esteemed it a great honor
to have been the means Of helping
him.-Boston Globe. ....
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
Nina Cole on a Trip to Her
GrandmOther's

Dear Juniors:-As / have not writ
ten for a long time I thought I would
tell about a trip to my grandma's.
We got up early and started to
grandma's. Mamma and Cleva and I
went to grandma's in the big wagon.
It took us all day to get there. 1t
was September and we went on Fri
day and came back on Sunday. We
had a good time. We ate dinner on
the road down there. We got our
dinner at Leando. Grandpa gave us a
wagon bed Of apples.
Grandma and grandpa were glad to
see us. We had to go from Floris to
Pittsburgh, Iowa.
AS my letter is getting long will
close.
Nina Cole. Age 10.
Floris, Ia, Route No. 2.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
GLADYS BickfOrd Likes
Bussey, Where She Has
Lived Ten Years

Dear Juniors:-I thought l would
drop. a few lines to the Juniors.
I live in the town of Bussey. l like
to live in the town. I have lived here
ten years.
go to school. l am in the eighth
grade and find it to be easy. My
teachers name is Miss Fry and l like
her very much.
have no brothers or sisters. MY
father il a miner. =
have a German silver tatting shut
tie. hair ribbon a box of stationery,
book. a hanging shell and several
other things for Christmas.
Gladys Bickford, Age 13.
Bussey, Iowa.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
Splendid "Current
Events - By a Mystic
Junior, Isabella
Forsythe

Dear Juniors: . ..
I saw where you have a "current
event" contest and l thought I would
try for a prize.
I think the most wonderful event
that has taken place lately is that all
saloons in Iowa closed on January l,
1t is certainly a blessing. I hope
many more states will go dry before
January 1, 1917.
I think another important event Is
the wedding of President Wilson and
Mrs. Gait, which took place at the
brides home. l think 1t was such a
sensible affair for they did not make
a great display by not having 1t al
the white house.
I noticed in The Courier that Miss
Helen Keller will soon be in your
city. I consider all boys and girls
who live in Ottumwa very. very for
tunate to have the chance to hear he1
talk. She is the most educated won.
an in the world to be blind and deaf
She a speak and read five different
languages, English, Latin Greek, Ger
man and Spanish, and has written hel
own biography.
She was born at Tuscumbia, Ala,
bama, June 27, 1880. She learned the
alphabet by the Braille method. She
appreciates music and can instantly
tell the selection although she cannot
hear a note. This is done by means OF
the vibrations Of the sound waves
against her throat. By feeling the lips
Of a speaker she a tell what they
are saying.
I am sorry that the countries across
the ocean are still at war and it is
sad indeed to read of the starving
Belgians. l hope our country will
not be drawn into 1t. l also see that
the United States has almost settled
with Germany for sinking the Lust.
tania. Germany promised that she
would not destroy any ships without
warning.
I hope they pass the law giving
women the ballot by the time am
old enough to vote. I am trying to
become educated so l may vote as in,
t%elligently as a man.
Isabelle Forsythe, Age 49,
Box 307. Mystic, Ia
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
Ethvl Vera McMickle Writes
Her First Letter

Dear Juniors :-This is the nrst
time I have ever written to the Junior
page. ...
am nine years old and go to SCHOOL
an in the third reader.
My teachers name is Edna Robert
son. *Ns
NV birthday is on the 18th day Of
December, and my little sister was
four on my last birthday. Her name
is Ethel May.
have a little brother. He is five
wears old. His name Is Earl.
Well. I win close for this time.
Ethyl Vera McMickle, Age >.
Ottumwa, Iowa, Route No. ).
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
All Rou PRIZES.

We send put prizes within two
|I3Mweeks after the names of the winners
re published.
We do wish the Juniors would &C
knowledge their prizes.
II any Junior has ever failed to re-
sSeeive a prize after his or her name
akppeared In this paper, It Is because
d1he wrong address has been given US.
&When We say wrong address We es-
#Decially refer to incomplete addresses.
S9All city Juniors should put their
3Sreet number and all Juniors living
the country should put their box
Number OF failing to have a box send
Nh their parents names.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
Edna Shorts Visit to Des
MOines a Pleasant One

Dear Editor:-I thought 1 would
write you a few lines about my visit
to Des Moines.
1t was about the first of August
when we started On our trip. Papa
mamma, my sister and l. We reach.
ed Des Moines about noon the next
day, where we went to my cousins
and later visited other relatives. We
also visited the capitol and many
other public buildings. After leaving
Des Moines we went to Indianola and
several other small towns where we
visited other friends and relatives.
We returned home about the first Of
September.
Edna Short, Age II.
Chillicothe, Iowa,
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
sooM1s BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS.

S We have some beautiful post cards,
ESNNhlc. we will give to each Junior
6Who writes either a letter or a short
STORY. The following subjects will
snake . good story:
u Dobsled Ride.
Tho Little Housekeeper.
NJ ~ Rabbit Hunt.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-01-15
IsKvEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS

S8EvEN RULES FOR THE JUNIORS
1. Use one side of the paper only.
2. Write neatly and lightly, using
INK or sharp lead pencil.
I. Always sign your name in full
md state your age.
4. Do not copy stories or poetry
and send us as your own work.
5. Number your pages.
6. Always state choice of a prize
on a separate piece Of paper, with
and address In full.
z. Address envelope to The Cour.
Junior.