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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
MUSICAL FEATURES
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
AT METHODIST CHURCH

Christmas and Easter, for a number
of years past have been made all the
more enjoyable by reason of the Mu-
steal treats that have been given by
the choir of the Central NJ. E. Church
and their work this year was no ex-
ception, although perhaps a little diff
ferently arranged r #8a
On Sunday evening the choir divid-
ed their time with the Sunday School
Orchestra and at the opening, two
splendid selections were rendered by
these young people under the direc-
zion of Prof. Carl Woodford and later
during the evening the choir contrib
uted the Gloria by Mazart, and the
'Hallelujah Chorus" by Handel. 'a
Just prior to the address of DR.. l..
M. Grigsby, the Duet, Christmas
Song" was rendered in a thoroughly
pleasing manner by Mrs. Angelina
Negley and Mr.. Claire D. Gordon. An
added feature also was the accompani-
ment of the Organ and Violin by Miss
Price and Mr.. Woodferd. These selec-
tions were all admirably given with a
zest and yet with reverential spirit,
that was fully in keeping with the
Christmas idea and the audience not
withstanding the devotional thought
of the hour, could hardly refrain from
the giving of merited applause. {.
DR.. l.. NJ. Grigsby in his address on
the subject of "Is Peace Near at
Hand" was loyal, patriotic and yet
fully in sympathy with the import OF
the Christmas season. A large audi
ence was present and all through the
service gave the most thoughtful and
earnest attention. Although a some
what varied program and little in
formal, yet it was fully appreciated
and thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27

covered. Immediately returned the
extra amount to the treasurer of Keo-
kuk county and it was this fact that
brought him forward as a witness.
Christmas travellers coming to Del
ia TO spend the holidays, are largely
in evidence and big groups of people
are coming back to the old town To
enjoy the season with their friends
and relatives. Probably no other per-
iod of the year has seen such an in
flux of travel.
An enjoyable box supper was feat
ure at the Christian church Friday ev-
ening, December 81. The recent re-
yival has been the means of securing
quite an accession to the church. The
supper was not only for the benefit of
The Red Cross, but also for one of
their Sunday school classes.
Mrs. l.. C. Klein, a missionary now
in this country, and who is the Living
ink, connected with the Christian
church, is in Delta to visit friends. In
this trip she is accompanied by her
husband who is identified with some
department of the Army of Uncle
Sam. They have until recently been
engaged in work in the Philippine
Islands and are in this country on a
special furlough.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
UNION CHAPEL AID
CHOOSES NEW OFFICERS FoF
ENSUING YEAR.

Rochester, Dec. 26.-Union Chapel
Aid held an all day meeting at the
church, guests of Mrs Remington.
Two quilts were almost finished. Elec.
ton of officers as follows, President,
Mrs. Clara T. Noel vice president,
Mrs. Will PARCEL; secretary, Daisy
Church; treasurer, Mrs. Eva Whar-
ton. Next meeting will be at the
church in February, guests of Mrs
Will Patterson.
Florence Oswandle, who is attend
ing the Business college in Oskaloosa,
is home for the holidays. .s
Union Chapel Red Cross will meet
Thursday afternoon at the church for
work 1t is hoped more members will
come out. With an average attend
ance of 10, they. have made 1,O45 of
the surgical dressings. '..
Floy Broerman of Shelbina, Mo-, TN
loaded his goods at Fosterdale on
Friday. He will move to his broth
er's farm near Lakonta. 49,. s... ..
John McCombs and wife spent
Christmas at the McFarlin home at
Ottumwa .... -
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Evans are at
Deming, New Mexico, to see their
son Roy. .tfsa-f ..r..-. ..y..
B.. B. Thompson has purchased a
driving horse from B. Taylor of West
Des Moines township. -. g.. F.,
J. A. Current is helping the John
son Brothers with their hog house.
Rochester school gave a program
Friday afternoon. A treat was given
the children. Guess who was Santa
Claus.
U. c. c. Sunday school enjoyed a
Christmas treat Sunday morning. "a
Guy McCombs is working at the De-
Long coal bank. "
Mrs. McCombs of Olivet spent Sun
day afternoon with her son Luther
and family.
Nearly every home in this vicinity
had the Red Cross Service Flag in the
window Christmas Eve.
Miss Trix Barnes was at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Faye Hickey, for
Christmas.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
pistrihution no chiIdrer,.

The rush for presents could hardly
be stopped. Riddles threw their tick
cts right and left with reckless aban'
don and pushed forward to receive
their gifts.
For two hours, Cam Wallet, as
Santa Claus, assisted by Mayor j. G.
Harold, Col. J. f. McNehl, G.. w
Shockley H. E. Davis. George Cruzen,
Charles Johnson, j. H. Porter, Capt
w. H. Heating, George True, and the
local police force, were busy passing
out sacks of candy, oranges, whistles
and bells, to the Riddles as they pass
ed along the south side of the band
stand. At least fifteen hundred were
remembered
They Were All There.
Little tots scarcely able to walk
waited in the lines for a long time to
receive their presents. Tears flow
ing from disappointed buffers who be
came impatient were dashed away and
smiles beamed upon the tear-stained
cheeks as they neared old Santa. How
l06y ulu eye the Oiu lCAlO"' - WIS
worth lifetime to see the youngsters
gratitude.
Every walk of life was represented
in that mass of youngsters. Children
from the homes of the poor passed old
Santa hand in hand with those from
homes of the wealthy.
The Christmas cheer spread by that
Christmas tree reached to the farthest
points of the county. Country chill
dren came for miles to see Santa
Claus and to get treat.
The Committees in Charge.
Members of the executive committee
which had charge of all arrangements
were: Captain w. H. Heating. chair
man, George True, George Cruzen, G.
w. Shockley, Col. J. F. MCNEIL, A.
Rosenblatt and Bob" Shanahan.
The Christmas tree committee
which looked after the park decora-
lions, treats, and tree was composed
of George True, Col Mcneil. H. E..
Davis and j. H. Porter. On Mr.. Cru
zen and his committee devolved the
task of raising funds, and the duty
was well done.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
DUTCH BOARDING FOOD.
Police Raid Many storehouses and
Seize Supplies.

The Hague. Dec. 26.-To prevent
boarding and speculation in, food.
stuffs, the police have raided' many
storehouses in this city and seized
large quantities of miscellaneous sup
plies. This action followed the pub.
LEGATION in the newspapers of serious
warnings of the foolishness and dan.
ger of the public practice of accumu.
lating and hiding foods.
This practice has developed with
the approach of winter and is referred
to here as Transferring" word de-
rived from the name of rat having
two cheek pouches for holding grain.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
THE MOTHERS HELP
LOCAL CLUB GIVES VALUABLE
CHRISTMAS AID.

Oskaloosa Red Cross Chapter was
the recipient of twenty-five Christmas
boxes from the Sammies' Mothers
Club Saturday afternoon. Saturday
it was found in Des Moines that the
Red Cross was short some two thous.
and Christmas boxes for the soldiers
at Camp Dodge. A call was sent to
the various chapters of the state. In
answer to the call for assistance of
the local chapter the Sammies' Moth
ers' Club of Mahaska county packed
the twenty-five boxes and then turned
them over to the local Red Cross as
the Sammies' Mothers Clubs donation
to the cause. The boxes were shipped
to Camp Dodge Saturday night. Over
five hundred such Christmas boxes
have been packed and sent to Uncle
Sans soldier and sailor lads by the
local Mothers Club, and what's more
the boxes, postage and everything
are paid for an
- - =.
Hon. J. G. Harold, mayor of Oska-
loosa, george Z. true, president OF the
oskaloosa Red Chapter, and Bob"
Shanahan, secretary of the CONNER
cial Club, spoke before the Sammies'
Mothers Club at the city hall Sunday
afternoon. The talks of the three
men were limited to the Red Cross,
and they sought the support of each
club member in the present member,
ship campaign, asking that the war
mothers assist in the enlisting of new
members. Patriotic songs played
and sung by the Girls Ukulele Club
was another feature of the meeting.
Letters from Mahaska county Sam
mics and Jackies who have received
their Christmas boxes were read by
the mothers. Some of those letters
alone repaid the mothers for the hours
of work incident to the preparation,
packing and shipping of the boxes. In
the course Of the business meeting the
club decided to hold two meetings
each month, one on a Tuesday even
ing. and the other some Sunday after
noon.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
CUT RED TAPE, SAYS WILSON
Executive Department Told to Rush
War Work.

Washington, Dec. 2>--Wartime eff
flciency Is being practiced as well as
preached by the government. Presl-
dent Wilson has sent to all the execu-
tive departments copies OF letter re-
Gently addressed by Secretary Red,
field to his bureau chiefs.
Forget how things were done be-
fore the war; eliminate red tape" the
letter said. ave must learn, with the
Germans, that the war won't wait De
lay is the kaiser's ally"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27

The bulk of the Christmas business
OF the 0skaloosa postoffice seems to
have been the mailing of Christmas
parcels and packages to soldiers and
sailor boys. So far as is known. not
a Mahaska county lad in Uncle Sans
service was forgotten this Christmas
time. " Shihfoo2f
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
( Given More Time, I

We are to have another week Of
Red Cross solicitations and Mahaska
county will have another chance to
make her full quota Mahaska should
do as well in this direction as Wapel-
10 county.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
HOSPITAL HAS FLAG
APPROPRIATE PRESENT IS GIVEN
BY DOCTORS OF CITY.

The doctors and friends of the
nurses presented the Mahaska hospi-
tai with Red Cross. flag, it being the
most appreciated of all gifts. Christ
mas eve party was held at the
nurses home, huge Christmas tree
was decorated and was filled with
gifts. Mrs. Homer White furnished
music for the girls with her sVictrola'
A delightful evening was spent by be-
ing together.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
DANGEROUS SPY is CAUGHT
Federal Agents Capture German or
Pacific Coast.

San Francisco, Dec. 25.-Federal Of
ficials announced the arrest on a presl-
Dental warrant Of Franz Schulenberg,
alleged to be one of the cleyerest and
most dangerous German spies operat-
ing on the Pacific coast. According to
army officers. he planned to destroy
government docks and shipping in most
Of the big coast ports.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
Plays Santa to Poor.

Newport. X. l., Dec. 28.-Eisie
French Vanderbilt played sanfa Claus
to many poor families, presenting gro
ceries and coal for Christmas gifts.
Children Of all officers and enlisted
men about Newport We're entertained
at a Christmas tree festival given by
enlisted men at the naval training sta
ton.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
Some Hospital Notes.

Miss Nettie Grow who was operated
on for goitre is getting along nicely.
Mrs. Richie of Cedar is improving.
Mrs Kirby of What Cheer is i'm
proving nicely from an operation.
Sam Tucker, who was operated on
Thursday, is doing well.
Mr.. Kentteld is improving nicely
after an operation.
Mr.. Porter and Claud Dixon are able
to be up.
Mr. Mitchell is convalescent after
an operation.
Miss Virginia White of Barnes City
is progressing following operation for
appendicitis.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
Was Quiet Day.

Every train possible to annuI was
taken out of service Christmas bay
by all railroads operating through Os-
kaloosa and all freight Offices were
closed for the day.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
Good Business Day.

Merchants enjoyed lively business
Monday but the Saturdays trade was
not equaIled. The business was most
ly by towns people although many
from distance were about town
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
SPORTS

Fred Fulton, Minnesota heavy
weight, came out fat-footed and
claimed the worlds heavyweight
championship, Fulton based his claim
on the fact that several months ago
he posted $1,000 in Chicago as evil
dence of good faith for champion
ship bout with Willard According
to Fulton, Willard was to accept this
challenge by Dec. 20 or forfeit the
title. Thursday was the date and Full
ton yesterday was posing as the
heavyweight champion of the world.
- = -
jeff Smith, Bayonne, N j., middle
weight, knocked out Kid Sheeler of
Frederick, Md, in the first round of a
scheduled fifteen-round bout. Sheet
er, clearly outclassed lasted only one
minute and twenty-three seconds.
Smith lis boxing instructor at Camp
Dix, Wrightstown, N. ].
- - - a.. .Mr
Des Moines may get to see Jess
Willard in his first Red Cross match.
1t was learned that the champion was
considering bout with either Wild
Bill Brennan of Chicago or Fred Full.
ton, the Minnesota plasterer who yes
terday, claimed, the world champion,
ship, in Des Moines. Gene Melady,
Omaha, wrestling promoter, said to-
day that he had wired Willard asking
him to come to Des Moines for the
match. With the eantonment there
it is thought the match would draw
an immense gate.
- - -
When a man has spent sixteen
years in professional baseball he is
entitled to be called a veteran of the
game, even if he is only SO years old.
Such is the case of George f. Nc
! Bride of the Senators, who was born
in Milwaukee on Nov Fl, 1881.
+D,-:- $50:
Coach Henry F. Schultz of the Uni
versity of Missouri develop next
springs track team almost entirely
from raw material. Rider, track cap
tain and middle distance man. and
Shulz, sprinter, are the only regulars
in squad of about twenty men. The
loss of the famous Bob Simpson,
hurdler, will be keenly felt next
spring, as Renick, himself star hurd-
Ter, also has gone to war.
- - -.
Michigan's freshman track team has
started work with dozen candidates
reporting for the first practice. Sew
eral former high school stars are in
Guided in the squad. One of them,
Slaughter, is said to have pole vault
record of II feet inches.
The Pella Tigers basketball team
won from Central college Wednesday
night IS to %. The game was fast
and interesting. Don Abel, former
Central guard, starred for the Tigers.
He Gagged seven field goals. Renaud
played best for Central.
-. ~ -
In the international wrestling tour
nament at New York, Hans Furst
threw Hans Assam; Yousoff Hussane
beat Charles Pospiahil; Sula Nevon-
pas won from Henry Vogel; DR.. B. F.
Roller defeated Fred Pilakoff and Ed
Stranger" Lewis downed George
Manich
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
usina Something Else.

London, ID. c.. Dec. ga substitute
for starch has at last been found and
is being received with great favor by
laundrymen and house wives.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27
Was Bio Affair.

Oskaloosa municipal Christmas tree
was the biggest thing the community
has ever undertaken in this direction;
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27

In the international wrestling tour
nament at New York, Hans Furst
threw Hans Assam; Yousoff Hussane
beat Charles Pospiahil; Sula Nevon-
pas won from Henry Vogel; DR.. B. F.
Roller defeated Fred Pilakoff and Ed
cStrangler" Lewis downed George
Manich.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27

The Pella Tigers basketball team
won from Central college Wednesday
night IS to %. The game was fast
and interesting. Don Abel, former
Central guard, starred for the Tigers.
He Gagged seven field goals. Renaud
played best for Central.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-12-27

-.5F9F - 1+tT. "
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-25
More Coined Than Lost.

Arguing that Russia's withdrawal from the
war will be far more than offset by the entrance
of the United States, the home (Georgia) Tribune
Herald says
Russia had immense resources in men
and material but she didn't know how to use
them. Moreover, the Russian proletariat can
not compare in intelligence with the great
body of the American people. There are no
soldiers on earth today who will fight better
than the American soldiers when they
fully trained and equipped There is no
nation on earth better capable of organizing
itself into an efficient fighting machine than
the United States" ....
Our contemporary's point is particularly worth
noting at a time when some observers are prone
in slough of despond the Russian fiasco 1t
is extremely deporable, to be sure, that a nation
which could have played potent and glorious
part at the last decisive stage of the struggle for
freedom should have fallen into the clutch of
traitors and have been dragged to impotency
disgrace. 1t must be admitted, too, that the con-
sequent release of Germanys Eastern forces for
services on the Western front makes the task
ahead of the Allies a vast deal difficult
than it would have been if, Russia had remained
loyal, and even halfway effective.
But the utmost that can be expected from this
detection will not come anywhere near balancing
the American resources that are pouring into the
war scale. Russia was a heavy borrower upon the
Allied treasury America is an unstinted lender.
Russia had to be given guns, ammunition and all
manner of equipment; America supply not
only its own needs of this nature but also, in
considerable measure, those of its allies. Russia,
without industrial strength political stability,
without organization leadership dependable
character, in many respects liability; Amer.
ica an Industrial giant, highly organized, blessed
with far-visioned leadership. united never be-
fore in all its history and determined to fight until
Prussianism is beaten to the dust is in every
respect an asset
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-25
War SapinQS Stamps.

Every citizen is personally an vitality concerned
in the successful conduct of the against Prus-
sanism and every measure undertaken by our
Government to further this end should command
our fullest support. This means literally that we
must pool our money for the common veal and
continue to do until the need passes. We
already have twice been given the privilege of lend
ing money to the Government and in each instance
the loyal manhood and womanhood of America
over-subscribed the calls.
There is third war loan campaign under
way and it is by long odds the most catholic IN
dertaking ever launched in this country. Under
the terms of War Savings Stamp subscriptions
the small sum Of twenty-five cents may be de-
posted with the Government and when sixteen
such deposits have been made the depositor,
payment of an additional twelve cents, receives
fve-dollar certificate payable by the Government
in gold coin at the end of five years. The de-
positor has loaned the Government four dollars
and twelve cents which he gets back with a bonus
of lightweight cents. This is the of the War
Savings Stamp plan.
If know anything about the temper of the
American people the Savings Stamp is destined
to become the most popular form of loan un-
dertaken by any government. 1t is intended pri-
marily for those patriotic citizens who do not feel
able to make spot loan of fifty more dollars
but who are eager to do their all to aid a common
cause The Stamp idea is intended also to appeal
children and young people, since it intensifies
their patriotism and inculcates the spirit of thrift
mess. In order that this valuable investment will
not be absorbed by the wealthy class the Govern
ment limits every purchaser to thousand dol
lars, with a heavy penalty attached for owning or
buying than this
Reports from over the state show that the
Savings Stamp loan Is being well received though
the campaign will not reach its crest until after
2 the holidays. The people of Fulton county are
asked buy four and a quarter million dollars
worth of these Stamps while the States quota is
slightly in of fifty-seven million dollars.
We expect to see both county and State exceed
their allotments ---
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1917-12-25
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
BY DR.. Frank Crane
Merry Christmas,

Merry Christmas
oh, yes; I know the world is full of hate, men
are killing each other thousands q day, and the
world is welter of anger and violence, but still
Merry Christmas to you!
We can't wait until there's peace on earth and
good will toward men. Let us wish 1T right now,
and perhaps that may hasten it along.
Merry Christmas!
Come, we'll dig us a little hole in No Mans
bombs of vindctiveness and the poison gases of
passion and send up one little chrrup anyhow.
In the desert Of hate we'll make one days
oasis of love, and say
Merry Christmas!
My ship and yours are passing on the high
seas Of life; my port may be sad, and yours grim
and bitter but we'll shout none the less we
pass in the night
Merry Christmas!
Just this one day at least We'll remember there
was Christ and that all over the earth there are
little children and mothers are still dreaming
and baby eyes are looking wondering at life,
and fresh to them once to us, and Wen give
them a hearty
Merry Christmas!
Let us not suffer the bright thought to perish
nor the vision to be dulled; for Christmas keeps
coming around and all it stands for is eternal
and some day Love will win
Merry Christmas, .....
Some day Love will win, I say, and all the
nations fighting will sit together in peace
planning the welfare of the peoples; and some day
all the Staying and raging will be back
home mending their broken lives, holding their
babies on their knees, and building up patiently
again the shattered world So
Merry Christmas! a....
Fevers at last cool down. pests abate lies
perish-all evil comes sooner or later to an end
The Human Heart will have it's way by and by.
Merry Christmas.
Wars pass, great captains and their guns pass
hate and bitterness cruelty and horror and all the
bloody miasms of the soul, and the frightful phan
tasmagoria that delude the mutitude--they all
pass but Love abdes; every baby born into
the world brings new supplies of Love; the armies
of angels that look down on shower with
Love: the unchanging Christ beams forth but
Love-Love almighty, omnpotent, everlasting.
And therefore in the face of the world Storm
defying it's winds, thunders and lghtnings, cry,
this day at least
Merry Christmas to ALL
To ALL To own, and to enemy. To
Germans, Austrians and Turks, and may God give
them repentance and better minds
Merry Christmas! 1t must be coming, it must
be!
"My Cod | would not live
Save that think this gross hard-Seeming world
Is misshapng of the Powers
Behind the world, that make our griefs gains"
Copyright, 1917, by Frank Crane.)
MAN may miss heaven by hair" says Billy
Sunday. Sometimes It's head of hair that causes
the slip.