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The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP.

Let every man who is tempted to
accept the arguments of government
ownership advocates remember this:
When the government computes it's
expenses of operation it omits many
items of actual expense, particularly
Of the character of what may be call
ed overhead charges" For in
stance. in our postal service, the
Post Office Department does not
charge itself with the rental value of
public buildings it occupies. nor with
the expense of lighting, heating and
up-keep of such buildings. A de-
partment having charge of any public
service naturally desires to make a
good showing in its annual statements
so many of these items are not defin.
itely and specifically included in the
expense accounts. A private con.
Germ cannot run a business on any
such plan, and neither should the gov.
erment
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
CONDEMNED WITHOUT TRIAL

Some doubt has been expressed as
to the genuineness of the resolutions
sent out from Newton and published
in the Des Moines Register, in which
the Methodists of the OskaloCsa Dis
trict in their meeting at Delta last
week are alleged to have condemned
Mr.. Harding, the republican nominee
for governor on the republican ticket
1t is significant that the resolutions.
If passed, have not been offered to the
Delta Press or to any other paper in
the Oskaloosa District for publica.
ton. .N.,1s- ..s -.s ... s.
In event that the resolutions were
passed as reported, the following ar.
Fticle from the pen of Freeman r. Con,
away, published in his Mason City
Times, is filed with thought worthy
serious reflection. Mr.. Conway
says:
| The proceedings of the 0skaloosa
Methodist conference at Delta, as re,
ported from Newton, in publicly de
nouncing William l.. Harding, mem
Der of the Sioux City Methodist
church, is Illegal. Supporting the
action of the 0skaloosa conference
in an indirect way the editor of the
Marshalitown Times-Republican calls
on the voters to examine the records
The T.-R editor may be professionally
excused because of his ignorance o.
Methodist law. He is a Congrega
tionslist and his church is a local op
ton church. His church can take
any action II desires concerning the
actions of members of another church
OF his denomination. but such actions
have no more force than throwins
marbles into the deep blue sea and
expecting toi Witness tide demonstra
ti0ns. Congrekationalists at Mar
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22

time before, he declared he woult
die. Many q man VIII face q can
mons mouth in battle who is a COW
ard in the drawing room and canno
stand the least bit of9ridicule from
| the press. There have been grea
generals, celebrated in history TO,
their bravery on the battlefield, VII
lave proved towards in their socia
pr political life.
Many people are frightened out o
taking responsibilities which the!
know perfectly we'll they would b.
capable of fulfilling and which woul'
be of benefit to them If carried out
they haven't the courage to measure
up to their opportunities.
Most young men shrink from speak
ing before an audience because the!
IRE sensitive, afraid that they may no
10 well, and they make excuses TO
he time being. thinking that the,
will surely avail themselves of thu
next opportunity. But the SANE
dread of the public gaze seizes then
the next time and they refuse ant
lose their chance to improve just a.
they did before. g.gsH .saraA
The habit of being a gutter befor'
the battle begins is fatal to all dis
Effectiveness. 1t is the death blow t.
the Development of originality ant
strength of character, and withou
these no man can be leader.
Maybe your storage battery is vi
brating with pent up power. Turn OF
the switch and try out your strength
of character. Cast aside all fear o
consequence and give yourself
chance
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
Fire Boys Remembered.

Not long since. fire in the attic Of
the ii. l.. Spencer residence No 517
High avenue East, threatened serious
damage TO the building, one of the
incest homes OF the town. BY their
prompt action In getting to the seat
of the trouble the department lads I'M
doubtedly saved damage and much
annoyance and inconvenience Chief
of fire department, |. ii. McCracken
acknowledges for his boys. receipt OF
a substantial check from the hand OF
H. l.. Spencer, together with a note
bespeaking appreciation and graft
inde for the services rendered.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22

looms in Iowa If it is persisted in. The
Times was not for Harding. 1t is
not sure now that it will be. Ed Mer-
edith has many qualifications that
make him strong candidate for the
place In some respects he would
make better governor than Harding.
However, Harding will never be de-
feated by such resolutions as were
passed at Newton.
1T does not come in the best of
Christian grace for a body of Method
list ministers to charge Methodist of
law violation when they violate their
own church rules in the proceedings
instituted"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
The wonderful DEVELOPMENT

The wonderful Development of
electricity is best typified by the mi
raculous growth of the street car,
which is less than thirty years old,and
vet has been installed in nearly every
city of Importance in the world. n
these few years electric traction has
been developed and extended until
there are, in this country alone,nea
" 200 different companies in opera
ton with total capital stock of more
than $4;Oa0,000, 900.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
--Framont Gazette The OskaIoosa

Fremont Gazette The Oskaloosa
postofice has passed from a second
class to a first class office, same to be
effective July l. This puts OskalOosa
in the same class as Chicago, New
York and other large cities. The sal
airy of the postmaster and other en-
plOyes is materially raised and more
help is allowed In order to be rated
as a first class Office the receipts had
to exceed $4,000 a year. This has
been accomplished and the Oskaloosa
postoffice is now among the best.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
MAKE a ray. ANYHOW.

United Mine Workers Journal: AS
the strongest man has a weakness
somewhere, so the greatest hero is a
coward somewhere Peter drew his
sword to defend his master, but he
could not stand the ridicule OF the
rnaidens In the high priests hall, and
actually denied even the acquaint-
ance q him, for whom, only short
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
JAYNE ARNOLD HERE IS YEARS.

leeds no assertion and the high quail
ty of his glasses is we'll known.
At his advanced age, now 81, COM
non sense warns him the end is near.
his is his reason for making his one
lalf price sale which is now on. Ten
ollar glasses for five dollars. Five
ollar glasses, two-fifty. Every
hing without exception just one-half
rice till July list.
A perfect eye examination with each
,air of glasses, worth more than the
;lasses cost. A skillful examination
lbsolutely free, such as would cost
rom ten to fifteen dollars in Des
Hoints or other cities, during this
ne-half price sale.
Remember sale lasts till July first.
MAYNE ARNOLD OPTICAL CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Opticians.
Hundreds of the very best people
If Oskaloosa. and Mahaska County
ire Mayne Arnold's references.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22

new floors will be laid in the general,
the mems and the ladies' waiting
rooms. The flooring laid when the
building was erected Is in bad condi-
ton and worn IA MANY places Along
with the new floors, other important
changes will be made.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22

The records of the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen and Engine
men show that it has paid out to its
members for deaths and disabilities,
the sum OF $1S.109,167.75. More
than so per cent of all deaths and dis
abilities of members of this organic
otion are caused by railroad accidents
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
-Racne (Wis.) Times.Call:

--Racne (Wis) Times-Call: The
democratic party of the nation will
never be able to properly conduct the
bushes or this country so long as it
Is dominated by the democrats of the
South. his is the chief reason why
the people should turn again to the
republican party for leadership and
confrn1 .--rt. . ... -..-... .r.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
New Floor In Depot.

Work of laying the new white
maple flooring in the local M. & St.
l.. passenger depot commemorative
morning and will be rushed along
rapidly. The very best OF flooring
has been secured for the depot, ana
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22

Six hundred grain elevators, to
be owned and operated by the PeruV-
ian Government, will be built in va
rious parts of Peru during the next
Eve years. The engineer in charge
will be Robert McCutcheon of Los
iAnpe1es ~ ~ ~ d.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
eophers are Numerous.

Gophers are causing considerable
damage in corn fields this season. so
report has it, Bounty paid for gopher
claws does not sem to have any ap-
preciable effect on the crop. Of mis-
chief doors.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
Most attractive showing of Summer Dresses
Skirts and Waists Imaginable ,3"%@%

cannot be distinguished from their actual
performances y Symposium of Musical
Reviews from Americas leading news
papers sent upon request. .sT 'odl lmo.e:.'
Hear Edisons Recreation of Madame
Rappold's brilliant voice, and then hear
Madame Rappold herself at the Metropoli-
tan, in New York, or when she is on tour.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22

Every farmer reads the automo-
bile advertisements, for he either IN
tends to buy one sometime or mas
one and wants to learn all there Is
20 Know. about them.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22

The big thing confronting you is
not where you are, but in winch al
rection you are moving.-Push.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22

Smokers who ride on New York s
surface cars will have to be content
withgonly the four rear seats, the PUB
y &.lic Services Commission ruled. Smok;
sers had asked for additions.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22

The farmer who is land poor
does not live in Iowa, says the Brlgh-
ton Enterprise.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22

"A high bred dog has right 10
have his birth registered,-so has a
baby.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
Old Guards Returning.
Three Postoffice Employees.

The Oskaloosa postofiice will suf-
fer with the departure of the local
guard, for when Elmer Waters, letter
carrier, and James Bass and Major
John c. Bradbury, clerks, leave, only
two substitutes remain to fill their
places. Railroads, shops, stores and
farms will also feel their absence, for
one hundred and fifty men. able bod
led and active, will be missed from
any community.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1916-06-22
Marie RdppOId of the n2a MetFq 6p di-

rect comparison that her brilliant and
appealing voice is fawlessly re-created
by the New Edison. .,, ...
Madame Rappold and many other great
artists have proven by direct comparison
! that EdisOr's Recreation of their work
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
BLIND PLEAD WITH INVENTOR
Liquefied Radium Helps to Restore
Slght-May Be Great
Discovery"

More than six thousand blind per-
sons. by deputy or directly through the
mails have besieged Ethan |. Dodds,
the Pittsburgh inventor of radium
screen "eyes.' pleading piteously with
him to restore their sight.
Mr.. Dodds, with the aid of liquefied
radium, did succeed some months ago
IN improving if not restoring the vision
of man who suffered n peculiar visual
aiinent that had made him blind. Talk
ing of that achievement the inventor,
who already had spent two fortunes
experimenting along that line, said
he'd give all he could ever hope to pos
scss In this world If he could only
promise sight TO n few of the blind who
had thus appealed to him. But, az yet,
he was only on the edge of a great
discovery" and could not, without
many added qualities. hope to apply 1t
IN any general way to the restoration
of sight.
Now Mr.. Dodds has received from
sightless sufferers more than six thou
sand pathetic, appeals; some of them
accompanied by signed checks In blank.
saying: "Fill out for any amount you
choose. If you can give me back my
eyes. Pittsburgh Post.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
NuAa hte4~saQ
Telemeter, Eye Of the Gun"
Is a Wonderful instrument

The telemeter. used by all artIller-
lists In some shape or other. Is also
known as the eye OF the gun. II Is
really tube with two telescope
lenses. one on each end. The 'objec-
lives" OF the two lenses are placed In
side the instrument and towards the
end OF the tube. Prisms with five faces
net as reficctors. so that the person
looking In has mechanically spread his
eyes to the two ends of the tube, with
tremendous range OF vision.
OF course. the ends are so arranged
that they may be directed at single
object at the same time. thus making
II possible for the observer 10 see what
would otherwise be beyond the power
Of the human eye and to know. by the
angle ut which II Is viewed. the dis
tance away.
II requires little practice to use
this wonderful instrument but In n
few days the operator ascertnins how
easily he can determine the precise dis
lance he IS from the object he is look
Ing Mt and by n quick calculation he d.
reefs the pointing Of the gun so that II
cannot fail 10 strike at the desired
spot.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
Wise and Otherwise.

Even experience is unable to teach
a fool anything.
Every woman is judge and Jury
unto her own husband.
All things come to those who stop
waiting and 90 after them.
Nothing worries some wives like abb
sence of worry In their husbands.
Talk less and think more. This Is
good advice to give but hard to take.
IL you never told lie do not risk
spelling your reputation by saying so.
No wonder yacht jumps up and
down when 1t Is forced to get on an
other tack.
Books are mans best friends; when
they bore him he can shut them up
without giving offense.
In contemplating what he has done
for others, the average man Is prone
TO forget what the others have done
for him.
Even with his remarkable memory
the oldest inhabitant fails TO recall
that he has inflicted his "reminiscences
on everybody he knows.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
If the Boy in Blue Is Disabled
BY LAURA JEAN LIBsEY.

VIII you tell me what should do for
her happiness and mnes"
There are few sadder cases of the
blasting of loves young dream, but
from one end of the world to the 9th
er there exists at the present moment
many thousands of such cases which
disabled soldiers are trying to fight
out on their cots of pain. Unfortun-
ately they do not understand the
hearts or nobility of women under such
circumstances. With but few excep-
lions. when young girl gives her
heart to her lover IL is not because of
his manly beauty In face or form. his
ambition to forge ahead. II is his
winning personality. that wondrous
inexplainable attraction and influence
which draws hearts intended for each
other together. Sorrow and misfortune
make the object of n true woman's af-
lection doubly dear to her. A love
that veers when so tested is not the
grand. true kind upon which man can
build the hopes and trust of life
time.
Before harborlng the thought of
parting. man should throw himself
upon the mercy and wishes of his
sweetheart, leaving 1t with her to de-
eide.
OF the thousands Of MANNED soldiers
abroad who have put this question up
to their waiting sweethearts whom
they left behind. I am glad. nay.
proud, to say II has been vouched
for that not one Of the wounded heroes
Ind cause TO repent giving the strong.
enduring love Of his heart to the ten
der-hearted girl who in each instance
quickly wrote him that he need have
no fear her heart could ever change.
and that she would stand by her hero
unto death.
Such letters are life elixirs to the
boys In blue facIng the enemy's shot
and shell to guard their country's
honor. The dear loves nj home nerve
the soldier to do his best. What JOY
to know that whatever woe betldes
him there are wide-stretched arms
waiting 10 clasp him. n heart that is
true rs the stars of heaven. The love
OF true woman cannot alter.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
Fashions DEGREES

Gaberdine grows In favor and use,
wearing as well as serge.
Some OF the new wells are edged
with jet spangles. irregularly worked,
Fancy metal bands are coming In
for millinery purposes.
The nose veil Is very smart and may
be seen all winter.
colored linens are much used for
children's wash dresses.
The cartridge plait Is retained In the
new French costumes.
Black net robes for evening are Dor
dered with colored silk.
Broad bands of fur VIII be seen on
the tunlcs of fall dresses.
Gold brocaded silk makes the pretti-
est of evening slippers.
Castor and gray are the best colors
after black-for shoes.
PREDETERMINED high-crowned hats
nre In straw of two colors.
The vogue for gray shoes has in
creased the demand for gray gloves.
Cyclamen-colored satin velvet with
royal blue net is new combination.
Coatees of white serge are made to
be worn with navy ;affeta dresses.
The modified circular skirt with belt
is in high favor for tailored suits.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
SOME DON'TS FOR
THE POULTRY RAISER

Don't oyercrowd your chicks.
Don't fail to remember that fresh
air md plenty of 1t is vitality neces-
sary 10 all animal and bird life, chick
ems included.
Don't fall to supply your fowls with
dry quarters.
Don't fail to keep the chicks and
layers active, clean and happy.
Don't use inferior, musty or waste,
product foods for your poultry.
Don't expect record egg yields from
old hens:
Don't fail to keep your poultry and
all equipment In n sanitary condition.
Don't get lax when things are going
we'll.
Don't expect profitable winter egg
yields unless you enforce exercise and
supply animal and green food In pro-
per form and quantities..
Don't expect to continue In the poul-
try business without being able to
hatch and rear your chicks.
Don't expect liyable chicks without
vigorous breeding stock.
Don't forget to Gull. XIII every
weakling in sight. Take no chances In
this matter.
Don't use or rely on poor tools with
which to work.
Don't fall to follow Instructions In
running your own incubator.
Don't put eggs into the incubator
when II Is first started.
Don't expect strong chicks from poor
eggs.
Don't handle the eggs or the incuba-
tor roughly.
Don't fall to have the brooder
ready.
Don't pamper the chicks.
Don't feed too much. Little at a
time and often Is better rule.
Don't fail TO provide sun and shade.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01

wed. I was called upon for active
duty across the border and that event
has changed tho course of my life. l
believe. In several skirmishes Jared
worse than my companions. being
wounded twice. When | babe good
by to my sweetheart was a stalwart
fellow. as good 10 look upon as the
general run Of young men. ambitious
TO fault. anxious to rise to the very
height OF what nm army man may OBJ
tain as TO position.
zone Of thn wounds Is In the ankle
which viii leave me crippled for life.
The other-an explosion-has so
scanned and Scared my face that
am repulsiye 10 look upon. The ques-
ton Is. should i hold the girl I love
better than my life to marry me-if I
nm, destined 10 return--or write her
dlssoiying the bondsf I cannot bear
the thought that she might look upon
me with rcpugnance-that would be n
living death 10 me, You are a wom-
an and understand the hearts Of worn-
an better than almost any one else.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
One Twin Too MANY.

With the coming of the twins the en-
tire household arrangements were sad
~ disorgaIfzed. Master Bobby and
Miss Dorothy were relegated TO the
background. where they moped and
snlked.
Bobby, more militant than his sister
was scouting through the upper halls
one morning when he discovered the
twins being prepared for their bath
Having in mind the fate of several lit.
tiers of kittens within his knowledge
he rushed to the head of the stairs
and, reckoning his sister, cried in a
hoarse whisper:
''Dottie, come on up, qulckl They're
goin' to drown one of 'em %
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
Wearing Of Wedding Rings.

German women when engaged wear
a wedding ring on the third finger OF
the right hand. Swiss wives wear the
wedding ring on the left hand, but
widows ON the right. When engaged
Swiss women wear the wedding ring
with a jeweled ring under 1t; when
married the wedding ring Is under
meath. The married man, by the way.
has to show his condition" by wear
Ing wedding ring.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
Clever salt Shaker.

Recently cleveriy devised salt
shaker was made. the makers OF which
claim that II will loosen clogged salt.
1t is of clear glass with noncorrosive
white metal top. A spiral loop OF wire
which occupies the center of the shak-
err is turned By twist Of the knob
above the lid. The coil Of wire when
turned reaches every part OF the In
terror OF the shaker, thus breaking up
the salt.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
not Weather plehes.

AS little people feel the heat as
much as grownups and are not as
capable OF caring for themselves, II
behooyes the mother TO see that her
child Is fed properly. Simple meals
with fresh vegetables and fruits are
the best for both old and young dur
ING the hottest weather. Succulent
vegetables are refreshing because
they are served cold and because OF
tha ac,ds and minerals That they con-
cain. A few slices OF ripe, Juicy to-
matoes with good salad dressing.
Sawed with sandwich Of nut bread
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
Vegetable Stew.

Cook together a few green peas.
some small 'eyen-slzed onions and
small carrots. until tender. letting the
LIQUOR remain for additional flavor.
Add rich milk seasonings, of salt and
pepper and two tabIespoonfuis OF bits
OF salt pork diced and Drowned,
adding the hot fat also. to give rich
ness 10 the stew.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
DANISH PIMPLEs QUICKLY
Easily and cheaply by Using cutlcura
Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

Smear the pimples lightly with Cuti-
cura Ointment on end of finger and
allow it to remain on five minutes.
Then battle with hot water and Cuti-
cura Soap and continue some minutes.
This treatment is best upon rising and
retiring, but is effective at any time.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. L,
8oston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
no lteen plants Eresh.

There is simple way to water
ferns and flowers which will be of In
terest to one who must leave them for
time without care. Take washing
tub and place three or four bricks In
II and put about two inches Of water
In the tub. Place the flowers on these
bricks and place the tub where they
can get the morning sunshine.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01

and a simple drink. either hot or cold
as seems best. is luncheon Of sufii-
Client nourishment 10 satisfy any APP
petite wisely. during hot weather.
This Is the time TO eliminate rich
pastries and buildings. serving meat
but once a day AT the most.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01

heart deeply. IL
is from one OF
our boys In blue,
a soldier, and Is
In part as fol-
lows: II am In
sore distress OF
mind and am
writing to you for
not only consola-
fino, but advice.
While connected
With the army at
/ met and
loved n beautiful
girl. our COM
nanfiers daugh-
ter. She returned
my affection. and
IL was settled
that we should
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
Peas on Toast.

Cook green peas until tender. then
season well with rich cream. salt and
pepper. pour over nicely Drowned
toast that has been lightly buttered.
Serve hot. This Is dish thnt viii
take the place OF meat. Some time,
for n change. take a little peanut but
ter, thin with water 10 make sauce.
and serve on vegetables.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-09-01
COVETED BY ALL

but possessed by few-a beautiful
head of hair. II yours is streaked with
gray. or Is harsh and stiff, you can re.
store 1t to it's former beauty and lus-
ter by using La Creole Hair Dress
ing. Price s1.00.-Adv.