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The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
Farmer Buried Alive.

Warsaw, Ind.-Martin Greenbaum, a farmer, narrowly escaped death under a strawstack. Cattle had burrowed in the stack so that it threatened to topple over. Greenbaum attempted to prop up the stack and was caught un- der 1t when it collapsed. He was dug out two hours later by relatives, who missed him and who had found him under the straw after long hunt. He was almost suffocated when rescued.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
A PerpIesinu Question,

A Cornell professor and his wife were entertaining at dinner few weeks ago. In the midst of the gayety at table child voice was heard com- ing from the floor above.
 "Mother!" he cried.
 What is it. Archie" she asked.
 There's only clean towels in the bathroom. Shall I start one?"-Har- per's BaZar.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add OF. Bay Rum, . small box of Barbo Compound, and < OF. of glycerine. Apply to the hair twice . week until it becomes the desired shade. Any drug gist can put this up or you can mix It at home at very little cost. It will gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair, and re- moves dandruff. It is excellent for falling hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy. It will not color the scalp, is not sticky or greasy, and does not rub off.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
Not Half.

There's many slip 'twixt the cup and the lip
 Very true, but not so many as there are 'twixt the first and the sec- ond week of a trip on the water wagon"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
Has to Be.

Our alimony club is very econom- ical."
 Well, it goes without saying that an alimony club has to husband it's means"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
Found an old CowbeIl.

Conyers. Call. c. Penn has in his possession a cGwbell found by him in Ben Carr bottoms in the year 1856. The bell is of brass, and unlike most small bells now, is made of che solid piece of metal.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
A Spoiled Child.

First Mother-Mrs Clancy, yer child is badly spoiled.
 Second Mother-Gawan wid yeZ.
 First Mother-Well, if you don't believe it, come and see what the steam roller did to it.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04

STOP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING PAINS
 "Femenina" is the wonder worker for all female disorders. Price SI oo and SOC. Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
M ethod.

Brown-Is Jones strictly neutral? Mrs. Jenks-Yes; he sides with whoever he's talking with.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
Ec-Zene Kills Eczema.

Let us prove it. Accept no substitute. If your Druggist does not have it, write to Ec-Zene Co.,, St. Paul. Minn.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04

WoMAN's BROWNING GLORY Is her hair. If yours is streaked with ugly. grizzly, gray hairs, use La Cre- ole" Hair Dressing and change it in the natural way. Price $1.00.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04

Despite the fact that he is over ninety years of age, J. H. Fisher of Cleveland, O.. Is still at the forge.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04

Dr. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver, bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for a laxative-three for a cathartic-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
Tho Best Excuse.

Brown-Ignorance of the law ex- cuses no one.
 Smith-Quite so. It is much better to be rich and hire good lawyers.- Life.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04

Smile, smile, beautiful clear white clothes. Red Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore best. All grocers. Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04

The fire of genius Is lucky when 1t can keep the pot boiling
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04

To get run for your money chase a street car.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04

DEATH LURks IN A WEAK HEART, so on first symptoms use "Renovine" and be cured. Delay and pay the awful penalty. "Renovine" is the hearts remedy. Price $1.00 and 50c.-Adv.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04

Better borrow from a pawnbroker than from your friend
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
PREPAREDNESS To Fortify The System Against QriI

when Grip Is prevalent LAXATIVE PROMO QUlNlNE should be taken. this combination of Quinine with other ingredients, destroys germs acts as a Tonic and Laxative and thus keeps the system in condition to withstand Colds. Grip and Influenza There is only on. PROMO QUININE." E. w. GROVES sig nature on box. s5c.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04

English colonies total 13,002,321 square miles in area, with a population of 89,605,0 ,035.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
Sticks in His Crop.

What's Badger looking so sour over?"
 He was forced to swallow his pride and he can't digest it."
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-04-04
Important to Mothera

Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-01
School Composition - Saved
BY Mildred Jones

One wild night in March many years
ago a girl sat in fisherman's cottage
awaiting the return of her father, VINO
was out in his fisherman's boat.
It was very late, and Grace. the fish
erman's daughter, was worrying about
her father The supper stood on the
table untouched. e. "..-s. fy.-,ar
At last she could stand the suspense
no longer so she put on her heavycoat
and cap and started on in search o1
him. At a distance she could see the
dim lights Of the light house. The sea
was dashing up on the rocks. and the
wind was blowing very hard.
She walked along the shore and came
TO an empty boat. She jumped In and
started to row, out in the deep water.
When she got quite ways out she
heard some one call. The voice was yer!
faint and sounded far away She roWed
in the direction from which the voice
She found a lantern in her boat ana
she lit it. .rr.. :, =:
She could see pieces Of wood floating
around and on one Of the large pieces
she could distinguish some men hang
ing. She rowed her boat around 10
where she could help them in to 1t and
then rowed back home.
She gave the men some supper and
after thew were through they told her
that the high wind drove the ship
against some rocks and had dashed 1t to
pieces. They said that If she had not
rescued them they would have drowned.
| She was awarded a gold medal. fr;..
| This is school composition.
Mildred Jones, age y.
! 1909 E. Main ST., OttumWa, DIVA.
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oTTUMwA, WAPELLo COUNTY, IOWA
Summer Pleasures - BY
:. Alice G. Conner

There are many nice ana amuslns
things that people can do IN summer:
Horseback riding Is one OF the great
est summer pleasures 1t Is healtny as
we'll as amusing. E W.
Picnicking Is another great pieasuIe
for summer There Is nothing l ENJOY
more than to take well hlieo paske,
and a jolly bunch OF girls and boys anu
go to the woods and spend the Gay.
: There are many city chiidren VINO
never have the opportunity to enjoy
real picnic in the big honey WOODS; ;,
Croquet, tennis, golf, ana oasKes Dail
are nice summer games. 1t IS gooo OK
ercise for the muscles as well AZ
plea sure TO play them.
In the summer time can hardly stay
in the house ..
sympathize with the children IN the
large cities who do not know the many
pleasures Of living in the country, es-
pecially in summer.
Taking pictures is another summer
pleasure There are so many lnterestlns
and beautiful things to take picture
Of
I have not forgotten about sendlnG
nv picture to the Junior page. VIII
send 1t the next time write.
I would like to exchange pictures
with some Of the Juniors.
Alice G. Conner, age -,
r.~ -.. Pulaski Ia r. No. l.
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An Old Soldier - BY His
Great Granddaughter,
Mary Bell Austin

Dear Juniors: Ir
4 was surprized and pleased to see
nv story in print and will write ABOUT
NV great grandfather. who was sol
der in the civil war, and marcned ~
General Sherman's army from Atlanta
to the sea.
He is eighty three years old and says
when he dies he wants to be buried IN
his badges and wrapped In the OLD army
flag that they carried. 80.
He lives In Corning, Iowa, with MS
Oldest son.
Mamma says she has seen Old SOL
diers weep while they sang Marching
Through Georgia" 1870 :,
When she was little girl she lveo
at the home of soldier who was shut
in Libby prison, and helped dig the I'M
derground tunnel where so many men
escaped, and how they dug with little
pieces of tin and had to be so careful
for the guards were very strict as the
men were Of no account to them. A
pint of corn meal with worms in ana
pint Of dirty water was mans ration
for day. 49,. .~
A man mamma used to know would
laugh and say that it was good thing
| that they did not feed them enough TO
make them fat, or If they had the men
would never have been able to wiggle
and worm out through that tiny rat
hole Of tunnel. .. r's.
| MAY Bell Austin. age II.
| .st.a Agency, Ia., r. No. 1.
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Horseback Riding = Buelah
l. Ramey's Greatest Sum-
mer Pleasure

Dear Juniors:
As my cousin Alice G. Conner Is
writing you letter and as have writ.
ten to the Junior page before l will tell
you about my greatest summer pleas
ure, which Is riding horseback.
am never happier than when am
on nice horse galloping over the
smooth country road.
There are many children who nave
never been on horses back, but l
hope all Of the Juniors are lucky
enough to get to ride on horseback.
/ like to go after the cows on horse
and have 1t jump bitches. l never did
fall of when riding and I rode many
times and on many different horses.
am staying at my cousins house It
Is about six and one half miles south
of Pulaski.
My cousin and I have one and one.
fourth miles to go after the mail and
some times we ride on a horse named
Nellie. X 4a.
MY cousin and go to Round Grove
Sunday school every Sunday we can.
There are ten boys and four girls IN
our class. Our teachers name Is Mrs
Addie Brown. She is going to take our
class on picnic some nice Sunday
I would like to exchange pictures
with some Of the Juniors. '..,
Beulah I. Ramey, age H.,
+, - Pulaski Ia. r. No. l.
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like a ,flower-though what flower ne
could not tell He felt so happy that ne
forgot all about the fairy's warming and
he jumped right up in the air for very
ioy. His petals that should have been
flower petals became wings instead.
and he went sailing away over the
meadows, lighting now and then upon
the flowers to find out which one ne
was most like. But he never found out,
dearest! Even to this very day you Will
see the butterflies lowering over the
flowers as he did. And the reason that
there are so MANY different colors IN
the butterfly's wings is that the falrles
forgot to agree upon one flower 10
make him like when they danced and
wished the. magic spell. This is sec
ret-and I'll tell you another. This IS
why the mschievous pansies in the
garden bed always seem to be laughing:
The little teeny-weeny Gilman told
them the Joke and so they smile when
the butterfly fits by. 1t was the FAIRIES
themselves who told me.-Patten Beard
in The Bluebird's Garden. published by
the Pilgrims Press, Boston.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-01
Embanuel Bjork, Who Was
Born in India, Has Had
Thrilling Experiences

Dear Juniors:
This, is the first time I have written
to- the Courier. Junior:
I came from India, that large PENN
sula south of Asia, l was born there
and have. had A great deal Of expert
ences I will tell you an adventure
which had there. ,''
When was baby only two years
old | was sitting on the porch while my
mother, was having supper. Suddenly
saw snake which was very poison
Gus gliding up the steps. ! shouted out
"Bohee Cata.' "Boohee Cata," which
was a word used to say when some
thing terrible happened. My father I'M
derstood the word and came running
to me- He kicked the snake away
Then he threw me in my mothers lap
and ran for the doctor
My mother pointed to many places
and said Are you bitten there?" Every
pla ce she pointed, to I said Yes"
Soon my father came painting with
two doctors, native one and an Eng
fish one The native one smiled broadly
thinking Of the lot Of money he woulc
get If he healed me. My father told him
he didn't believe in his magic His
smile changed and he sulked out of the
room. The ENGLISH doctor examined me
and found wasn't bitten.
- !" Emanuel Bjork, age 49,.
1917 blackberry ST, Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-01
The Country in Summertime
BY Eva Elliott, a Blakes-
burg Junior

Dear Juniors: n d.. ra, III
I saw in the Junior page a contest
and many subjects to write about. /
thought would write about the coun-
try in summer time.
We have lived on farm at Blakes-
burg about two years. I like to live on
a farm. especially in the summer time
There are many flowers in the spring
and summer but like summer better
IL 1t isn't too hot. @3..
We are going to have Childreps
Day program at Blakesburg next Sun
day and as there are many large ferns
on our place we are going to take some
to help decorate the church.
We live one mile from town and we
60 quite often We have many clubs
and parties here. Lr, "
Our club met at our house last FRI
day We named 1t the F. e. M. There
are fourteen that belong. We have
very good time.
am going to- Mt. Pleasant and OF
tumwa to spend some of my vacation
I expect to have good time. X, )
saw Hazel Goodman's composition
on Glass and I thought It was very in
teresting. s
''-. Eva Elliott, age -, 'su
Blakesburg, Ia, r. 3.
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THE BOY WHO DIDN'T WANT TO.

Don't want my hands and race
washed" whimpered the Boy Who DID
Not Want To, holding his hands before
his face, spreading his fingers fanlike.
Mother came closer. why, that looks
just like little picket fence!" she OK
claimed.
What does?" asked the little Boy,
curiously.,
Mother touched the grimy, little An
gers "One little. two little, three little,
four little, five little. SIX little. seven
little, eight little, nine little, ten little
pickets." she counted. why that's
quite nice little fence. But think 1t
needs new coat Of paint
Little Boy held the little fence farther
from his face and regarded 1t thought
fully Maybe 1t does" he said.
But first said mother, I'VE shall
have to clean off the dust.
Little Boy giggied. Mother filled
bowl with splashy water and put in a
cake Of pinky white soap. g.:
I'll clean this side f1rst." mother said
holding up the fuzzy washcloth and
drawing it between each stiff little
picket. ..~
"Why. don't believe the fence needs
to be painted, after ALL She said. I'll
just fix up these shiny ornaments at the
top little" So she cleaned his nails.
Little Boy giggled. PLAY that again.
Mother studied his face thoughtfully
"Such a nice clean fence" she said
II declare it makes the little house lool
kind of shabby. Don't you suppose VIZ
could just clean up the front door 8
! little?" - ,'&~ %,%
What door," he asked. r. :
to use a brush like the man had wht
came to clean our porch she said
picking up toothbrush and paste
| There! Our front door is clean, at an!
| rate, but it makes the walls and thu
windows look positively ashamed" j:
Little Boy laughed. You may clear
! the walls and the windows if you like,
he cried. So mother washed his ros.
cheeks and blue eyes. Still she seeme'
downcast. IS T.. Y
Those dreadful side porches!" sh
said.
Little Boy clapped his hands to hi
ears. .-.. @% -. s.,r.
What will the little words think.
go through such dirty porches ?" Dow,
came the hands and in moment tn
'porches" shone like pink seashells.
Her eyes travelled to his neck mex
THAT awful basement she cried.
Little Boy wriggled delighted,
Take brushsto it, he suggested.
She shook her head. IN take thi
cloth" f.s"
Us the dirt coming OFF, he asked.
"Indeed it Isl Now the house Is a
right but the states on the roof D
you think we could straighten them
little?" Little Boy nodded, and mothe
combed his dlrly hair.
Now" she exclaimed. "the house
all bright as new and here comes
snoW storm" With talcum powder sh
busted his hands and face. then she an
Little Boy went to tea.-London Christ
ian Life. {.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-01
Ottumwa's Fairgrounds
& BY Charles Barmash

Dear Juniors: 49,.
/ thought I would write you about
Ottumwas Fairgrounds.
About three years ago some women Of
Ottumwa who loved children formed a
Tub for Ottumwa boys and girls. They
have hired supervisor for two years
and have one again this summer.
Some parents think that children
play enough in their own neighborhood,
but children like to play games with
a leader who teaches them to play
fair and also to be generous by taking
their turns and helping the little folks
with their games. The girls learn to
crochet and sew from their industrial
teacher Tennis, volley ball, indoor
baseball and all kinds of games are
played by the children. a.
The Fairgrounds directors expect to
make a Fairgrounds of the lot by the
Des Moines river across the street from
the south side park.
Charles Barmash, age 10,
424 E. Main ST., Ottumwa, la.
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The GlNGhAM NEST.

Mamma said Edie, coming in from
school, "our teacher wants each OF us
to bring her piece of one of our school
dresses to put into a quilt. Can't i give
her a piece of this new Bingham dress?''
Yes, certainly said mamma. And
L know of another place where some of
your dress might be welcome-some
very little bits" ~
Where ~ Ut se
Mrs. Robin Redbreast is building a
nest in the pine trees: and If you take
this handful of clippings and scatter
them about under the tree, she may be
glad to weave them in"
Eoie did so, and Mrs. Robin made
good use Of them. After the nest was
done, Edie could look up and see the
bits of red and blue. and she called 1t
q Bingham nest. Exchange.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-01
|Moberly Junior, Mary
Martha Hill, Tells of Her
Trip to New Orleans
! Dear Juniors:

Dear Juniors:
I have written once before about my
Great Grandfather Martin Warner so
u thought I'd tell you Of my trip to
louisiana.
got on train and left Moberly at
811:2o and reached EST. Louis at 230,
and then got in a car and went to my
cousin Nell's and stayed there till 1870
and then went to the river. We got on
Ia boat and went to New Orleans where
III was met by my friend Mrs. MacDon-
fnell (who formerly lived in Ottumwa)
4 And after a little shopping we got on a
train for Lake Arthur We reached IT
& IN q few hours and when I got there
II could see the beautiful magnolia
trees and orange trees were grand. AS
soon as we got home we ate our supper
and then went across the lake where
the rice and orange plantations are and
we ate oranges and then went back in
: the boat and went to bed about 1880.
slept with the birds singing.
would like for some Of the Juniors
to write to me through the Courier Jun
Tor
Mary Martha Hill. age 9,
$40 e. Carpenter ST., Moberly, Mo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-01
ALL ABOUT PRIZES.

We send out prizes within two
weeks after the names of the winners
are published.
# We do wish the Juniors would &C
knowledge their prizes.
II any Junior has ever failed to re
Sceive q prize after his or her name
appeared in this paper, it is because
the, wrong address has been given us
When we say wrong address we es
specially refer to incomplete addresses
All city Juniors should put their
street number and all Juniors living
sin, the country should put their box
their box number or failing to have q
box send in their parents names.
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THE COURIER JUNIOR
Published by
THE COURIER PRINTING CO.
Ottumwa, iowa
EOiTOR
MATILDA DEvEREAUx
CONTEST CLOSES MONDAY.

Dear Juniors: The closing day of the
present contest will be Monday, July
8. For the sake Of the 'tardy' Juniors
We will.reprint the subjects again:
The First Fourth Of July.
Why We Celebrate July q.
How We Should Celebrate July q.
The Country in Summertime.
The City In Summertime.
Summer pleasures.
The Fairgrounds.
The writer's can select their prizes
\ from among the following:
A nag, hammock, book, roller skates,
knife, croquet set, box Of candy or
picnic basket.
The names of three prize winners
are announced today: May Bell Austin,
ancestor; Emanuel Bjork, an unusual
story and Donald Brown In the con
test closed last week. Donald's story
was in last weeks Courier Junior.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-01
ANCESTOR STORIES.

We want the Juniors to write about
some Of their ancestors (Which means
your parents, grandparents, great
grandparents, etc. We will ask the
Juniors to write nice short stories tell
ing something remarkable or unusual
about their ancestors.
& The Courier Junior is always glad
when the Juniors send in unusual
stories. The unusual feature Of the an
scestor. story is what appeals to The
Courier and prompts it to continue the
contest. The Juniors certainly send in
splendid ancestor stories.
The writer's can select their prizes
from among the following: A tox Of
candy, roller skates, book, friendship
link, pin or knife.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-01
A New Courier Jr., Mercia
Bjork, Was Born in India

Dear Juniors: pas
am a little girl ten years old. was
born in India and have been in Amer
lea only one year. l am in the fourth
room at school, and I have a very nice
teacher. Her name lis Miss Julia
Shuckrow. This is the first time have
written to the Courier Junior. like to
write to the Junior and read the funny
parts in The Courier like Bringing up
Father" Petey Dink, Little Benny's
Note Book and ! like to draw the pic
ture puzzle
.Mercia Bjork.
1917 blackberry ST., Ottumwa, Ia.
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Arthur Frost of Udell on the
Troy Consolidated School

Dear Junior: .
This is my first letter to the Junior
I am going to write on consolidated
schools. The consolidated school go to
has seven districts or twenty nine sec.
tions. There are over $50 scholars and
eight school wagons 1t was built In
1914 and the building cost $4,000.
There are six school rooms and seven
others which are the professors rooms,
the recitation room, the coal and fur
mace rooms, the manual training and
domestic science and the basement or
plaYroom.
I am in the eighth grade. The school
house Is warm and comfortable and the
people out of town are not late even IT
the wagon is.
49,. 80 -, Arthur Frost. age II,
~ .rE. Udell, Iowa.
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The Consolidated Schools
By Cecil McMullin

Dear Juniors: ..
NY subject is the consolidated school.
There are one hundred and f1fty-fve
consolidated schools in Iowa. Most of
them we're built this year.
Most Of the country schools are MAX
ing no advancement in their school
work and in order to advance they do II
in this way. so IL.
In a consolidated school there are
more> pupils and so the people In the
territory can afford to put in new i'm
provements in the school room such as
manual training and domestic science.
These studies are very helpful and
interesting to the pupils.
A consolidated school does not only
benefit the children, but also helps the
growth Of wealth and population Of the
town or hamlet which 1t is built in.
Consolidation Of schools Is a question
Of today. "
Cecil McMullin, ~
Kirkville, Ia, Box 96. "
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The Soothsayers

Down IN the meadow the daisies are
h growing,
Crowded as close as white sheep in
their fold;
Down In the meadow are buttercups
glowing,
Scattered like little bright pieces of
WI gold;
And down in the meadow the children
are going
There's where a fortune may truly be
told.
Daisies just know If your true love will
smile
EButtercups tell what is really worth
while!
Grace Edwards Wesson in st. Nicholas