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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03
TRUCKS TRANSFER as
TROOPS IN HURRY

San Antonio, Tex, June l. Army
officers of the southern department, re-
viewing today the test of big motor
trucks in the transportation of infan-
try troops, were understood to be high.
ly gratiied at the results obtained.
which were regarded as significant
Indication of what can be accomplish.
ed in moving soldiers in time of emer-
gency.
The thirtieth infantry, comprising
$50 men, was carried sixteen miles
and the soldiers loaded, unloaded and
deployed in little more than two
hours in the test conducted yesterday.
The regiment was loaded on twenty.
seven three ton trucks at their camp
in exactly one minute. Elaborate OBJ
servations Of the test we're made to
determine the expense and reliability
Of such transportation.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03
CHAPPEL'S EIGHTH
WEEKLY BULLETIN

Des Moines, June Weekly bull
letin of the Iowa weather and crop
service for the week ending May 80:
The last seven days gave the first
and only good corn weather" thus far
this season. The average temperature
was about six degrees above the nor
NAL, and the rainfall was generally
light, except over the southern tier of
counties, east of Page county, where
heavy rain fell on the night of the
23rd, and again in the southeastern
counties on the night of the 26th. The
sunshine was much above the normal.
With such favorable conditions crops
made rapid growth and much field
work was done. Except in the south
eastern counties, where it has been
too wet, nearly all of the corn is
planted. but that planted Immediately
preceding or during the period from
the 18th to the 18th, when cold, wet
weather prevailed, did not terminate
well, and many of the fields have been
or will be replanted. Cultivation has
begun in early planted fields In all
parts Of the state and is becoming
general in the central and southwest
ern districts. Grass, spring sown
small grain, truck and all garden stuff
looks very we'll. Rye is heading In
the southern counties and winter
wheat is beginning to shoot in the
central sections. Alfalfa is nearly
ready to cut. Hail, accompanying the
heavy rain in the southern counties
did considerable damage to cherries
and some injury to Strawberries, but
there will be big crop Of berries and
fair crop Of cherries.-Geo. NJ. Chap
pei, director. 4..a.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03
The Care of the Baby in Summer


Small wonder the babies have stomach
troubles! 1t Is wonder they manage to
live at all.
One important thing for all mothers
to remember Is that babies do not
catch" digestive troubles or summer
diarrhoea. They eat them or drink them
Diarrhoea usually means some one has
been careless. in the diet of the baby.
The greatest element in the proven
ton Of these troubles is the proper care
Of the milk, bottles and nipples. Any
impurity in either the milk or water
given to the baby will affect the bowels.
The first item In the care Of milk Is
to, buy only clean, pure milk. 1t Is
strange fact but often the poorest milk
is found in the small towns situated
in the midst Of thriving dairy district.
In the larger cities, all milk Is inspect.
ed and tested for required standard
Of richness and purity, but In the small
towns there Is no one to take this re-
sponsibility. &
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03
NEW DREADNAUGHT
is ALMOST READY

Norfolk, Va, June 1.-The new
superdreadnaught Pennsylvania will
be commissioned at the navy yard here
June IL, with Capt. Henry B. Wilson
in command, it was officially announc-
ed here today.
After. provisioning and coaling which
is expected to take about ten days, the
Pennsylvania will proceed to Phtladel-
phia, arriving there June Is, where she
will be opened to public inspection dur
ing the convention of the National
Association of AID Clubs.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03
Observation-Disclosures
TO the Republican Voters of
Wapello County

MY name will be on the primary
ballot for nomination of member Of
supervisors, term beginning Janu-
ary i, 1918. was born and raised in
Wapello county, SO years of age, have
been republican all my life, never
missed voting at the election, always
voted the republican ticket, expect to
vote it again this coming election If
live. It makes no difference whether
[ am nominated or not. My platform
Is q good, honest, square deal, good,
permanent bridges, and good grading
and draining Of the public roads;
good, liberal pay for work done, and
expect good work for money spent.
[ live eight miles southwest of Of
tumwa in Green township, am a
farmer, and live on my own farm, and
II l should happen to be nominated
shall get gut and do my very best to
be elected at the fall election.
~ Arrr00Nr
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03

great voyage in loyalty to the vision.
The arrival of Paul at Philippt
launched a new force In the life Of
Europe, alongside of which all the ar.
mics that have landed seemed small
and Insignificant. He lighted beacon
which has since shed it's rays over the
whole of the known globe.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03

The town Of. Troy In Davis county
is observing big event today and will
continue to do so Friday because Of
the loyalty Of the people who have
been educated in the we'll known Troy
academy and also because of the ded;-
cation of the new consolidated school
building that has just been completed.
Former students and teachers of the
old Troy academy in large numbers In
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03
REAL ESTATE DEALERS, ATTENTION !

want 100 real estate agents to list
nv 100 acre farm in North Missouri. at
once, viii give 81 per acre to the agent
bringing cash buyer for farm. Anyone
Interested write for description ana
price.
JASPER VAN SICKLE, oauIt, Mo.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03
CONFER ON POLAND.

Berlin, June 1.-James w. Gerard,
the American ambassador, had half
hours conversation Tuesday with
chancellor Won Bethmann-H ollweg on
polish relief and other topics. The
ambassador would say nothing for
publication.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03
aoYs BACK BROKEN

Des Moines. June Ernest Lar
son. aged 8. died as the result OF In
iuries In an unusual accident here.
Larson while bathing dived from q
high place into what he supposed was
deep water. A slight change In the
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03
Miscellaneous

DIR. s. j. KING. RECTAL AND
chronic diseases and diseases OF
women. No pain or surgery. liz South
Court st. Phone 1913 Black. =
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03

Bad Cough? Feverish? Grippy?
These ailments weaken your system,
don't wait Use DR.. Bells Pine Tar
Honey 1t allays inflammation. kills
germs 25c.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03

Guiding a number Of persons who have
reached honorable places in the vari-
GUS walks of life, are gathered today
and will be there Friday to meet
other old friends and participate in the
program for the two days.
The picture shown above is that Of
the new school building, the dedica-
ton Of which is, feature of the big
celebration.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03

How to Cure Coughs and Cslds.
Keep out Of drafts, avoid exposu1
Eat and live right and take DR.. klnoJs
New Discovery In use over 40 yta14S
Guaranteed. s5
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03
Edward ]. Moore
OF ELDON~

. OF ELDoN- .' ..
Republican Candidate For a.,s 2:
State Representative. ...a
believe in laws which will improve
our mental, moral and physical condi-
ton. .
! am opposed to freak legislation
which confuses the people and in
creases the burden of taxation.
If you believe in sane, sensible legis-
lation, vote for me at the primary
81 Yours truly,
Ed. ]. Moore.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03
COURIER WANT E-HALF CENT PER WORD EACH
iNsERrIoN.
Poultry and Live Stock

FOR SALE-SINGLE COMB BROWN
Leshorn eggs, reduced prices. Phone
2194-M.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03

course OF the river had caused tn
formation of a sand bar and the Wate4
was only few inches in depth. II
boys back was broken.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-06-03

1
Candidate for Nomination on the Re-
publican Ticket at the Primary. Juno II
s, 1916, for Representative to the sLeosss
islature from Wapello county.
MOTTO. s assss
Fewer laws. IA
Repeal of all frivilous and obnoxious 4
laws.
Honest enforcement Of all laws. ss.' ~
Cut down public extravagance. II
Prohibit public grating. sS
Reduce the rate Of taxation by pruds
ence and economy. !. ,s1
Handle and spend public money WIN
the same business methods as prudent
men and business concerns use f.
private affairs. u
Build and maintain better roads
with the money already provided ~
use of proper economy and honest
expenditure Of the same on roads an4
not on overseers and bosses.
Honestly use automobile tax To builGs
and improve roads.
Judiciously cut down and cut o. 7
from public pay many committeses
special men and supernumeraries wfdS
are drawing large salaries and o.
penses from the public treasury Wit
out showing ample returns therefor.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
GIRL IN BOYS ATTIRE
TELLS STRANGE STORY

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Nov. 2l.-vera
Harrison. eighteen years old, dressed
in boys suit, told while occupying
a cell in the Memphis jail how she had
"hoboed" all the way from Houston,
Texas, TO this city posing as n man.
She was in love with Terry Ketchell,
a prize fighter. and when she found he
was coming north she decided to ac-
company him. He had no money. He
told her he was going to hobo" I'm
daunted, she procured n suit of male
attire and one night boarded a freight
train In the Houston yards. The
couple made their way northward, ire,
quertlv put off trains. At Admission,
Ala, Ketchell got work in munition
factory. After few weeks Ketchell
| decided 10 come TO Memphis, where he
heard he could probably get bout
with local fighter. He was looking
Tor the sportsman when a policeman
noticed the form of his companion.
| concluded "it" was woman and
placed them under arrest. The girl
| said she had been married to Norris
Ella. mate on a steamer.
Terry Is prize fighter" said the
| girl. He licked the champion light
weight OF Texas and beat Jimmy
| dpaS1 Nit NISth- Terry Is lne DeSl
boy in the whole world. He loves me
and l love him, and some day when W,
both get out of here, we're going TO gel
married. Terry's been a father and {
big brother TO me ever since we lef
| and started hoboing.
We've hoped freight trains togeth
er. ridden the blind baggage together
camped in the woods. and he alway:
has been the same boy. He has pro
| tected me from other tramps OF
| freight trains. bought me food when ht
| didn't have enough money TO buy any
thing for himself, and stood by me al
the way through.
Il am stenoGrapher. ] worked at
| Swift Il Co.'S plant in Galveston unit
| married Norris Ella. | didn't marry
| him because | loved him: il was simp
ly 10 get away from home, where my
mother and father treated ME mean
| Terry advised me to stick to my hus
| band. My father took me to San An
| tonic Texas. TO break up the attach
ment between us. but left and joineC
| Terry at Houston.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
ACQuIT WOMAN WHO
SHOT DAUGHTER DEAD

MUNICH. Nov. 2l.-Chargcd with
the murder Of her own daughter
twelve years old. Mrs. Marie Mais. the
widow OF Bavarian reservist. has
just been acquitted In the criminal
court here.
When her husband was called 10 the
colors and killed soon afterwards on
the western front the woman had 10
support herself and her only child. n
hopeless imebcile. She found employ.
ment In a harness factory. Almost
every evening when she came home
she found the unfortunate. helpless
girl cut and bruised from falls for Hhe
was a victim of epilepsy. Her efforts
to place the child in an asylum were
unsuccessful. In her desperation she
killed the girl with shotgun 10 end
her misery.
The tragic story told by the widow
at her trial moved all present to tears
and the jury quickly agreed on n yer
dict of acquittal
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
CALIFORNIA is PAYING
BIG PRICE FOR POTATOES

SACRAMENTO, Nov II. With
Sacramentans paying $3.50 and more
per hundred pounds fer Oregon pota-
toes, the same commodity Is stacked
in great quantities on the wharves and
I'm. the warehouses of Portland, accord
ing to railroad men who have just re-
turned from the Oregon metropolis.
One lot from Oregon handled through
the California Vegetable Distributors
cost an even $3.50 a hundred in Sac
ramento before the retailer got his
hands on them.
The Oregon merchants and growers
are anxious TO get the potatoes under
way, as they need the immediate II.
nancial returns, hut the railroad com.
panies cannot supply cars TO handle
the output adequately. The Oregon
crop Is large this autumn. and the
quality of the potatoes IS said to be
above the average.
Even San Francisco, where the DO.
tatoes can be sent by slow boats TO
alleviate the shortage. is paying high
prices for the Oregon potatoes, market
quotations showing Oregon Burbank
TO be valued from $2.40 to $3.50 on the
wharf This would bring them to n
substantial SO before they actually
reached the retailer
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
PAYS FOR CIDER WITH
CONFEDERATE MONEY

MACON, Mo-, Nov. 21-Confederate
money will still go in some parts OF
Missouri. 4 man stopped at Jake
Grubb's farm. northeast of Macon, and
asked Grubbs to fill n couple of bottles
with cider. On delivery of the cider
the stranger rendered a $40 bill OF the
sort that Johnnie Rebs used in war
times. Then the man started TO run
off.
Grubbs took after him. Ii was a
lively chase. but Grubbs was finally
winded and criled out:
Don't you want your change?"
The man stopped, and when he saw
Grubbs pulling his pocketbook Instead
or revolver. he went back.
I'll have 10 charge you 40 cents for
that cider" said Grubbs; prices has
ri2. Here's $3.50 in change. Did you
forget?"
The stranger apoiogized. said he was
little absent-mindcd about money
matters, took the change and went on
his way. After the bill was protested
at the grocery the constable started In
search Of the circulator of Jeff Davis
currency
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
AMERICA FIRST.

Whatever the shores that your fore
fathers hailed from.
Whatever che flags that hey fought
for afar.
Whatever the lands that yourselves
may have sailed from,
Today you must cherish the land
where you are.
Today you are sons of this Nation OF
nations,
Untroubled by war and It's spirit
aCcurst;
So. guarding your souls against racial
temptations.
Let this be your motto: America
first"
God keep from our shores the dread
issues of battle:
God keep from our country the curso
we abhor,
They speak not the mind of the ma.
tions who prattle
SO lightly of plunging the land into
war.
But II proving futile our peaceful on.
deavor,
The tempest Of war on her borders
should burst
Then. whatsoever your race, you must
never
Forget tho great watchword. "Ameri.
ca firstl"
Denis a. Mccarthy.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
LOOKOUT FOR THE
SHORT WEIGHT SCALES

l.. NJ. Jacobsen reports that two hide
buyers from Reno, who were in the
Valley this week. were using short
weight scales. He bargained to sell
them twelve sheep pelts, which
weighed on their scales 81 pounds. He
closely examined the scales and found
them TO be doctored, whereupon he de.
manded the return of the pelts. and at
the same time ordered the men from
the premises. After they had taken
their departure. Mr.. Jacobsen weighed
the pelts on his own scales and found
that instead of 61 pounds they weighed
"a, difference of 13 pounds. Had he
not detected the short.weight scales,
he would have been cheated out of
1925.
Mr.. Jacobsen has threatened to put
the matter In the hands of the proper
authorities, and at the same time noti.
fled many OF the sheep owners and
others, who have hides for sale.---Gard.
nervillc Courier
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
NEW YORK CITY
DRY BY 1920

NEW YORK, Nov. 2l.-"Little old
New York will be dry by 1920 or
forced TO go out on the Atlantic TO
get its drinks"
This prediction by the Rev. J. v
Chalmers. rector of Holy Trinity
Church, set New York thinking today
The liquor men were especially inter
ested. While some jeered at the idea
OF this stronghold OF alcohol becoming
white" territory, many privately ad,
mitted they agreed with the general
trend OF the cleTGyman's remarks
while believing It might take longer to
force the change than the four years
lie granted.
More stringent laws and other
causes have greatly reduced the mum
Der OF saloons in New York this year
In the whole state six hundred went
out of business on Oct. lst last. Only
part of the cities OF the state have the
right 10 say whether they shall be wet
or dry, but strong fight for state
wide local option law will be made In
the next session OF the legislature al
Albany.
Saloonkeepers agree their business
Is less profitable than ever before. Fol
one thing, the moving picture theatres
hurt them. The woTkingman takes his
whole family to see the films instead
OF carousing in the neighborhood inn
while his wife and children sit at home
wondering when and in what condition
he Will return.
DR.. Chalmers striking prediction
was made at the convention of the
Protestant Episcopal Diocese OF New
York. He exhibited map showing
there are 100 saloons within an arcl
OF three quarters OF n mile around his
church. which is in East Eighty.eighti
Street. These saloons took in last
year. he said. more than S3,l07,0OO.
II the city officials would enforce
the present liquor laws. he added. al
least two thousand of the ten thou
sand saloons In the city would be put
out OF business
After long discussion. in which the
Rev. Philip w. Fauntleroy of st
Luke's, Beacon. declared that people
cannot by legislation be induced 10 re-
fTain from drinking" the convention
went clearly on record for total absti
nence and state optional prohibition
bill. The resolution adopted read:
That this convention, through its
Social Service Commission, declares
its readiness TO cooperate with all ac
tive temperance forces in urging tota
abstinence for individuals. in endeav
oring TO have the present liquor laws
enforced. and in favoring any legisla
tion. such as an optional prohibition
bill, which will give the people of thi.
State in cities or towns a chance to
speak for themselves on the question
OF license or no license"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
A FINE OFFER

Louis f. Payne. warhOrsc Of the
oId'Lne Republicans of New York. ap
preached r county delegation chair
man at the Republican state conven
non In Saratoga this fall and offered
,ne nomination for the governorship
70 citizen OF the chairman's county
the chairman would support him
with his votes.
The chairman was all worked IN
over 1t until Jimmie Montague came
along.
Reminds me. -said Jimmie. "of n
nlah ! knew out in Oregon who had
an offer OF thousand dollars for n
haH interest in soda.water business.
lie told friend about II.
Huh" said the friend. The man
VINO made that offer never had n
'housand dollars in his llfc,'
know It, replied the sodawatcr
man. but just think what fine offer
II vast"
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
GERMANY DENIES
DIVER PLEDGES
VIOLATED

BERLIN, Nov. 21.--The German gov
.rpment has handed the American EN-
bassy a note fatty denying that she
has violated any of her submarine
pledges. The reply reports the sink
ing of the British Steamer Rowanmorc
and three other steamers during the
month OF September. The German
government admits that one of her
submarines sank the RowanmOrc. but
they deny that she fired upon the life
boats. The note says that il was due
10 the precautions OF the Germans that
the survivors of the Rowanmore owe
their lives, and it Is denied that the
principals OF international law were
violated. The note also states that no
other steamers were sunk by sub
marines. There were two Americans
in the RowRnmore crew.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
FIRST ANNUAL RoDEo is
PLANNED FOR lOVElOCK

Preparations for the first annual
rodoo, to be held In the ball grounds
park on Thanksgiving day are now
well under way, and considerable in.
terest Is being manifested In the event.
Broncho busting, steer riding, wild
horse race. bulldogging, and all OF the
things which 20 to make rodoos inter.
esting and thrilling, will be included In
big program of sports under plan.
Among the riders already announced
are: "Skeeter" Bill Robbins. Dorothy
Morrell and Curley Warner.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
FAVoRs ABOLITION OF
STATE LEGISLATURE

The Nevada Bar association at its
recent session in Reno with Cole l..
Harwood, president, reading paper
on "a Plan for a More Efficient State
Government" He favors the abtonil
Government" He favors the abolition
of the state legislature and concen.
trating the powers OF all boards and
commissions in the hands of one com
mission.
Attorney Henry NJ. Hoyt then spoke
on The Expansion of Federal Power
Under the Commerce Clause of the
Federal Constitution" and an argu
ment followed on the child labor law
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
COUPLE
UNITED IN WEDLOCK

AT the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
Dewar on Juniper street last evening.
Rev. J. NJ. Swander united in marriage
Mr.. w. J. (Jack) Percy and Mrs. Alice
Gordon. The ceremony was Witnessed
by relatives of the contracting parties
and few intimate friends.
Mr.. Percy Is connected with the Elko
branch of the Verdi Lumber Co. and
has been resident of Elko for mum.
Der of years. He Is one of the best
known automobile men in the county.
Mrs. Percy was born and raised In
Elko. She is the daughter of Mr.
Henderson Dewar.
The Independent joins with the
many friends OF the contracting par.
ties In best wishes for health, wealth
and happiness. and long married life.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
DEUTSCHLAND SAILED
THIS AFTERNOON

NEW LONDON, Nov. 2l.--Thc biz
German submarine. Deutschland
sailed this afternoon at 217 o'clock on
her return trip to Bremen.
The subamrinC was given big
demonstration as she left the harbOr
Hundreds Of people chccrcd the shin
as she left the wharf and Captain Koe
Mig waved Il farewell while the Ger
man sailors stood with uncovered
heads
The diver was conveyed out by q
number OF tugs, and as they neared
the three mile limit the Deutschland
leit the conveys behind. She kept tC
the surface with her officers on deck
and was sighted again at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon off Fishers Island. New
York. bearing on southwest course
The start this time was made without
a hitch.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1916-11-21
S12.ooo,ooo IN GOODS
LOST CROSSING RUSSIA

PETROGRAD. Nov. 21.--Rumania
mas requested the Russian government
TO ascertain what has become of Eng.
iish shipments valued at $4,000, 600
and consigned TO Rumanian firms.
The authorities found that the miss.
Ing goods arrived in Russian ports In
June, July and August On their way
10 the Rumanian frontier they disap.
peared. SO far no trace OF them has
Oeen discovered. but IL is possible they
were confscated by the Russian mill.
tary authorities en- route.