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The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
LAYS BLAME ON
UNITED STATES
GERMANY CAN SEE NO REASON
FOR US GOING TO WAR.
PROTESTS RESPONSIBILITY
Newspapers and Public Discussion
Divided Between American Sit
uation and the Electoral
Reform Movement,

Berlin, April 4.-Germany received
President Wilson's address with
deepest chagrin,' foreign officials
stated today.
They said that they could see no
reason for America going to war
with Germany and they protest that
the responsibility must rest with the
United States
In the meantime it was asserted
that Germany will treat Americans
remaining in Germany the same way
as heretofore as long as Germans
are unmOlested in America.
Berlin newspapers and public dis
cusSions are divided between the
American situation and the electoral
reform movement in Germany.
Liberals are demanding an imme-
date change in the voting franchise
in Prussia.
Germany must not underestimate
the importance of the United States
entering the war, for America is the
richest country in the world" de-
clared the Tageblatt.
VIII Not Declare War.
Berlin, April 3, via London, April
4.-The press report of President
Wilson's state of war message,
reached Berlin at 10 o'clock this
morning. 1t is declared here that
there would be no change in the Ger
man attitude even if congress adopt
ed President Wilson's views. Ger
many will not declare war nor take
any steps to wage war against the
United States.
The submarine war will be contin-
ued as it has been conducted since
February l, but this, declare the Off
Gals, is not directed more against
the United States than any other
neutral.
1t also is declared that there will
be no change in the treatment of
American citizens in Germany, who
now have the same freedom as all
other neutrals. But Germany ex-
poets that the United States will con-
tinue the same treatment of Ger
mans in that country.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
DEMOCRATS WIN IN CHICAGO
They Elect % Aldermen, While Re-
publicans Only Elect II
Yesterday.

Chicago, April 4.-The democrats
beat the republicans in turbelant
election here yesterday which admin
istered a sound rebuke to Mayor
Thompson and the republican city
hall force.
Two years ago the republicans car
ried into Office 20 aldermen Yester
day the democrats carried 20, the so
cialists 2, and the republicans IL
while the democrats also elected city
clerk and city treasurer. II
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
PLANS ARE FAST
MAKING READY
AssEMRLINeg NATIONS FORCES
TO STRIKE AT GERMANY.
CALL FOR 10000 ARTISANS
Department Wishes To At Once Be-
gin To Train All Manner Of
Observation-Disclosures Sup
piles For theNAllies.

Washington, April 4. - Passage OF
the war resolution by both houses of
Congress by tomorrow night was gen
orally expected today. While the Sem
ate was debating the war resolution
today the house foreign committee vot
ed to report the same measure favor
Iably and the house will open debate
at 10 a. m. tomorrow.
Representative Cooper and Shackle-
ford voted against the measure in the
house committee.
Senator Hitchcock opened the Sen
ate debate urging that, there be no
division and no weakness in the ma
ticn."
Senator Swanson and Lodge added
their vices to Hitchcock's plea for inn
mediate strong aggressive action
against Germany.
Both Senator'S Stone and Vardamen
said that the war question did not
amount to much but in case that war
was declared they both pledged them
selves to do their duty to the end that
wal NC d ouCCeSS.
I'VE want no territory, demand no
Indemnity and have no historic grudg-
es to SETTLE" replied Hitchcock. We
are going to war to vindicate honor
and independence as great nation,
and we are going to war in defense
of humanity.
Senator Lodge pleads that we send
an army to France and he also pleads
for abolition of party lines in the pres
ent danger, He also suggests that we
Iseiza the interned German ships in
American ports to replace our losses.
Plans Nearly Ready.
Washington, April 4.-By the time
congress acts on the war resolution,
plans for assembling the nations
forces to strike at Germany will be
ready for presentation by the cabi-
net.
CONSUMPTION of the country's young
men as rapidly as they can be equip
ped, differed and trained is con-
sidered the most important problem
of the war plans.
PENDING the sending OF big army
to Europe, the government is plan
ming to ship unlimited supplies to the
allies. r.
The national defense council and
President Wilson's advisory war cab
met are in daily session.
The war department today issued
an appeal for 10000 artisans for the
quartermaster enlisted reserve corps.
The department wished Immediately
to begin training them.
Carpenters, bakers, blacksmiths,
chauffeurs, cooks, laborers and me-
chanics are among the scores of trad
ers called upon. The men will be
subject to active service at the
presidents call.
Senator Jones today introduced a .
federal women's suffrage resolution.
Senator Sheppard ordered a fed
eral appropriation bill.
Then Senator Hitchcock moved
consideration of a war resolution
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
WORRY over FIGHTING PLANS
Many Iowans Oppose Sending Troops
To European Trenches.

Washington, d. c., April A
phase of the war resolution which is
troubling several of the Iowans in
the house relates to sending Ameri-
can troops into the trenches in west
ern Europe. AS the resolution
stands, the president could so send
them and it is commonly talked they
are to be sent. This is opposed by
part of the Iowa delegation and by
large part of the house. Efforts will
be made to modify the war resolution
so as to discourage the idea of send
ing them abroad If not actually pre-
venting.
National Committeeman John T.
Adams who is in the east on national
committee business, is much opposed
to war. He has told friends on the
delegation that Iowa sentiment is
overwhelmingly against it.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
MAY NOT EXTEND THE TERMS
Bill Making County Officers Terms
Four Years in Parliamentary
Tangle.

Des Moines, April An an attempt
to call back the county officers four
years term bill the senate got into
such a parliamentary tangle that
when Chairman Moore was asked
what the status of the bill was he re-
piled, God only knows"
The senate finally voted to recon
slider the bill and Whitmore of Of
tumwa, offered an amendment repeal
ing the two years extension of the
terms of the present clerks, auditors
and sheriffs. The amendment will
be taken up tomorrow.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
WILSON IS IN PHYSICAL TRIM
Although Nearly Sixty, Work and Ac-
tons are Those of Man Only Forty.

Washington, April president Viii
son is in physical trim for the war.
Although he is nearly sixty years of
age his work and actions look as If
he was a man of about forty-five. Re-
Taxation and exercise in the open air
and sunshine as well as dieting and
regularity is what is responsible for
his health. DIR. Grayson the Presi-
dents private physician has played a
part of keeping the President in his
present condition.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
TEUTONS PLAN
A PEACE OFFER
CENTRAL POWERS SEEKING WAY
I TO END THE WAR.
MAY ALL BE OVER BY JULY |
Reported From Amsterdam Germany
viii Protest to NeutraIs Against
Americas Action in De-
ciaring War.

Amsterdam, April 4.-The central
trail powers are planning a new peace
offer. the Berlin Lokal Anzciger says.
Albert Balm, leading figure in the
German shipping industry. is quoted
by the Boersen Zeitung as declaring
at a meeting Of the Kosmos Steamship
company ut Hamburg that he hoped TO
present a balance sheet on July l un.
der peace conditions"
1t is reported there that Herr Ballin.
who is chief director of the Hamburg
American Steamship company. has or
dered all captains Of the line TO be at
Hamburg on July |.
Germany is contemplating formal
protest to neutral nations against
Americas action in declaring war.
BY such an appeal, it is said, Ger
many hopes particularly to influence
South American nations in her favor.
The proposal of Count Won CZcrnin,
Austrian foreign minister. that peace
conference he held by belligcrcntS with
out requiring the cessation Of hostili
ties apparently represents the attitude
of all the central governments.
Count Czernin'S proposal was not
only sanctioned by Austria and her al
lies but will shortly be formally ap-
proved at a conference Of high person.
ages at Berlin representing the four
countries. .
Meets With Approval.
The Lokal Anzeiger says: "Count
CZernins statement would not have
been made if he had not previously
obtained an assurance that it would
meet with the approval of his allies.
This agreement will presently be af-
firmed by a conference at Berlin. If
our enemies refuse to accept this oD-
portunity the responsibility will be
theirs. We are ready to hold out and
the coming conference will emphasize
this great distinctness."
The Lokal Anzieger story comes at
the same time that an important con-
ference is being held at the German
headquarters. Ostensibly the meeting
is to make the German empress &C
quainted with the new empress of
Austro- Hungary, but an unusually
assemblage of Geman and
Austrian officials are to be present
including the German and Austrian
emperors. Chancellor Bethmann-Holl-
veg, Foreign Minister Czernin and
others.
Conditions in Austria are known to
be grave and peace movement Of
grtat strength has been gaining ground
there. The Austrian emperor has for
some time been reported personally to
favor peace. One story early in the
year declared he had sent a peace
to the vatican. Another sep
arate peace move was reported to
emanate from Vienna after the sue
cess of the Russian revolution.
Austria was probably more affected
than any other nation by the success
of the democratic movement in Rus
sia.
A revival of the peace talk occurred
when the announcement was made in
Vienna that American Ambassador
was departing for three
months leave.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
WOOL RESERVED FOR U. S.
Boston Wool Trade Association Of
fers II to Government at Prices
Quoted On Monday

Boston, Mass, April 4.-The en-
tire supply of raw wool owned or con-
trolled in this city, the largest wool
market in the world, was ordered
reserved for government use by vote
of the Boston Wool Tade association
at special meeting. The stock will
be offered to the government at the
prices quoted Monday,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
100000 AID To
STATE COLLEGE
GOVERNOR HARDING TO ISSUE
MESSAGE URGING 1T.
FOUR YEAR TERM IN DANGER
Speaker Pitt Has Not Announced His
Ruling On the Eighth Member of
the Supreme Court and Is
Uncertain When.

Des Moines, April 4.-Governor w.
L. Harding is contemplating spe-
cial message asking the Iowa legis-
lature for 100000 biennial appro-
priation for the extension work of
Iowa State College at Ames to as
sist in the work of increasing the
crop yield of the state for war pur-
poses.
This decision was reached late
Tuesday afternoon after a conference
with one hundred of the leading far
mers OF the state, over present food
and crop prospects.
The scarcity of farm labor will be
the greatest obstacle in the way of
the farmer in increasing his acreage,
several of the speakers at the con-
ference declared. Practically every
speaker said that il enough farm la
Dor could be had there would be no
other great difficulty to overcome.
Several urged the use of high
school boys after school and on hol--
idays and during the summer vaca-
ton.
Long Term in Daner.
The four year term for county Off
Gals bill, which passed the house and
escaped an attempt to reconsider it
there, is now threatened in the
senate. Senator Wilson of Center
vile asked for reconsideration of the
bill in the senate through which the
measure also has passed once. Lieut..
Gov. Moore took under advisement
a point of order made against Will
sons move on the ground. that the
bill could not be brought back after
passing both house and senate.
No Ruling On Judgeship.
Speaker Pitt did not deliver his
ruling on the eighth supreme court
Tuesday and it was IN
certain today when he would hand it
down. The faction opposed to the
additional judge are satisfied to let
the bill lie on the table but promised
to keep a sharp lookout to prevent
the Speaker delivering his ruling
when their members are not present
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
German Guns Captured.

London, April 4.-West of St.Quen.
tin today British forces captured six
German field guns in hot bit of
lighting. The Teutons tried in vain
TO regain their loss but they were
driven back by the British.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
ASK TO FLY AMERICAN FLAG
Flying Corps Now in France Unite
In An Appeal.

Paris, April 4.--Leading Americans
in the French. flying corps united in
an appeal to the government today
for permission for the American avi.
ators now fighting for France to fly
the American flag.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
STATE LIBRARIAN SHOT At
johnson Brigham Surprises Burglar
In His Home.

Des Moines, April 4.--Johnson
Brigham. state librarian. was twice
fired at when he ordered a man out
of his house after he had been awak-
ened by the flashing Of a light in his
face early today, Both bullets
missed Brigham The thief escaped,
He obtained nothing.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
Killed Under Auto.

Creston. Ia. April 4.-Frank O'Dell
aged So, wealthy farmer living few
miles south of Creston, died last
night from injuries sustained during
the afternoon while driving home in
his car, The machine turned over.
pinning him to the ground face
downward. ssis sA.sssg sst -
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
WILL DISTRIBUTE MESSAGE
Allies Plan On Using AeropIanes For
Purpose in Germany.

London, April Ain view of the
improbability that the German news.
papers will be permitted to publish
President Wilson's address, the al
lies are considering distributing it
broadcast over Germany by aero
planes.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
The Drys Win in Duluth.

Duluth. Mimi, April 4.-Complete
returns from 40 out of 40 districts
here gave prohibition majority of
slightly more than 1000 votes. Dry
forces claim a victory of 1900 ma
jority.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05
Connolly Named Postmaster.

Dubuque. April 4.-Former Con-
gresham Maurice Connolly has been
appointed postmaster here, to sue
coed L. Fl. Brede, who resigned.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-05
M. E. Church Notes.

Class meeting Sunday 9:30 a. M;
public service 1000 a. m. Sunday school
11:30 a. m; Epworth League $50 p. m.
public service ::30 .. m; praise service
Thursday evening at 700 p. m.
Theme for next Sunday evening "A
Limping. Prince" /"
Come to the Win-My- Chum campaign
at the Epworth League Sunday even
ing A splendid leader and special
music. We invite your presence.
The business meeting and social hour
of the E. L. last Tuesday evening was
attended by large company of enthus-
iastic young people. The entertainment
and refreshment committee certainly
gave the young people fine time. The
League has organized for two months
contest.
The l.. A. Society of West Vienna
gave very successful Harvest Tea"
at the home of Miss Bertha Franklin
Thursday afternoon and evening.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-05
COOPER

The people Of this community as well
as the residents of Midland county were
called upon to mourn the loss of Claud
Cooper, one of the best known and well
loved persons in this section of Michigan.
His death was sudden, following but a
days illness. He died at his home in
Midland the evening of September 9th,
at the age of 43 years months and l3
days. Claud Cooper was born in Fair
grove, Mich, january IA, 1874 and
soon went to Arbela where he spent his
boyhood days, later moving to Lee
township where he took up homestead.
He leaves behind him to mourn his loss
his step-mother, Mrs. Mary Cooper of
Detroit, sister, Mrs. Harry Baldwin
of Flint ard half brother and sisters.
Mrs Arthur Ford. Mrs Carl Wyatt and
Paul Cooper of Detroit. The funeral
services were held in the Pine Grove
school house Sunday, September 80, at
one o'clock, Rev. G. w. Greene officiat-
ing. The remains were laid at rest in
the Pine Grove cemetery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-05
CLOSE

William Close died at his home near
Birch Run Wednesday morning, October
3, of heart disease, at the age of 6s
years. The deceased was born in
Whitefish, Canada, Jan. 6, 1S49. At
the age of sixteen years he came to the
United States with his parents. In
1874 he was united in marriage to Miss
Margaret Stack of this place since
which time he has spent most of his
time in this vicinicy. He leaves behind
to mourn his loss his widow and seven
children, James, of Detroit, Mrs. Chas,
Moran. of Flint and Mrs. John Purcell,
John. Margaret, Catherine and Simon
of Birch Run. He also leaves one bro
ther. Daniel, of Spokane, Wash, a sis
ter, Mrs. Alice Johnson, of Saginaw,
and fourteen grandchildren. The fun
eral services were held Thursday
morning at 10 O. clock from st. Mary's
Church at Mt. Morris, Rev. FIR. Thomas
Luby officiating.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-05
Patriotic Meeting

The Merry Mixers were again enter
tained for the month of October at the
home of Mrs. Will Winchell. three
miles south Of Clio. The occasion was
made more enjoyable by the presence of
Uncle Sam and Columbia, who received
the guests and afforded not little am
usement for the afternoon.
The hostess provided history game
which was very clever and concluded
the afternoon program with an old
fashioned spelling bee. Mrs. Ethel
Montague won the first prize which was
a glass nappy dish, for being the best
speller and Mrs. Ruth Clum a bottle of
toilet water as second prize. At five
o'clock the guests all retired to the
dining room where covers were laid
for eleven. The placards were small
flags and the favors were crocheted nut
baskets. A good description OF
the above was read by one of the
members thus:
"And here we are assembled
In all our different types
Before this table which is spread
With the glorious stars and stripes. "
Our next meeting will be held in two
weeks at the home of Mrs. Charles
Montague, two miles south of Clio. AS
our meetings are nearly over
1--WE hope, dear friends, that next year
Instead of MERRY Mixers"
With yarn and needle we will be
Full fedged Red Cross Sisters.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-05
SOLDIER LIFE At
FORT BRADY
VERNON SWIHART TELLS INTER-
EsTING STORY
Soldiers are Given Good Treatment and
8 Have MANY Valuable
Privileges

Fort Brady, Mich, Sept. %, 1917.
Mr.. Charles Reed,
Clio Messenger. =.
Dear Sir-It has been some time
since / wrote anything to the Clio
people through your paper, so per-
haps it would be good plan for me
To let YOU know that 'all's well' with
MS. AS YOU no doubt know, we have
been ND here at the 500 since the
first of last April, and things now
look as though we would be here Tor
some time to come. But l guess we
can consider ourselves fortunate, for
there are lots of worse places than
this.
At present there are three compan-
les of Infantry and one machine gun
company here, under the command OF
Major Guy M. Wilson. We are liv,
ing in barracks, steam heated and
electric lighted, and equipped with
both shower and tub baths. The me-
dical department, under Capt. Lemon,
is very good, the hospital being weii
equipped and large enough to care
for all our needs. might say, now
ever, that the hospital has very httie
to do for we are remarkably heaithy
bunch.
We have a fine gymnasium here at
the post, open to US every afternoon
and all day Sunday. The Army 4,
M. C. A. is also located in the Gym
bnilding. Here we can get all the
writing and reading material we want
The Y. M. C. A. is certainly a pig
thing in the army. They were with
us all last summer at our mobilization
camp in Grayling; they went with us
to the Mexican border; now they are
nm here with us and if we should go
over seas to the big fight, they VIII
follow us right up to the trenches
One of the things they have done Is
to get a motion picture machine ana
we now have movies" at least four
nights a week-free to US.
We have organized battalion
Band here, so we now have plenty OF
music. The regimental Band is al
Detroit and for long time we were
without any music. Then one day
three or four of the boys got together
with a few horns and drum and
started a "Jaz" band. Gradually
others joined them until they now no
have a regular organization. Inc
members of the band have been re-
lieved from guard duty and drill SO
that they have plenty of time for
practice. .;..ou
Now, Mr.. Reed, l haven't written
much, but | hope what l nave wri1,
ten may be of interest to some OF your
readers, if you see fit to publish IT,
Regards to all the Clio people, IRON
a healthy, well-fed outfit.
Corporal V. SWIHART,
Co. A 33 Mich. Inf,
500, Mich
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-05
HEALTH IN THE SCHOOL.

Probably the best thing about our
schools is the medical and dental in
spection now in use in some and which
should be in all. Health is necessary
to successful life. You may give a
child all the intellectual culture and
highest ideals possible, but if he is a
physical wreck his efficiency will be
impaired or destroyed. No one tor
mented by disease can work to ad-
vantage. The great achievements of
the world have been made by men
who were giants in intellect and able
to work to the limit in human endur-
ance. They were strong in body and
hence able to endure the strain placed
upon them. Without this physical
health, their achievements would have
been impossible. 1t is so with all of
us. No man can do his best when
handicapped by disease. The State
Board of Health will furnish you
free literature on the prevention of
communicable diseases.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-05
Thetford Center

Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd Geiger and son
spent Saturday and Sunday in Saginaw
attending the fair also the guests of
Bert Ostrander end family.
Roy Miller and John Cummings spent
Sunday in Saginaw.
Wray Mitchell is visiting friends IN
West Forest this week.
Otis Scott and wife are spending n
few days visiting their son Everett of
the 33rd Mich. Inf. who is stationed at
Sault Ste. Marie.
Mrs. Hattie Blaine is spending some
time with her sister Mrs. Otis Scott.
Ray Chatfield and family visited
Elias Martin and family west of Clio
last Sunday.
Jesse Newcomb who has been visit
ng his brother tor the past week has
returned to his home in Flint.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Newcomb and
son have moved TO their home in Mt.
Morris. NJ
Mrs. Ernest Beer has been spending
few days with her daughter Mrs.
Newcomb in Mt. Morris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Basil Goss of Montrose
visited at the home of Albert Harmon
and family Sunday.
Mrs. Henrietta Geiger is spending
several days with her grandmother Mrs.
Joe Cummings.
Mrs. Fred Geiger visited her dauph-
ter Mrs. Joe Cummings Wednesday.
Fisk Brown and Perry Bartholomew
motored to Battle Creek to visit the
formers brother who is stationed at
Camp Custer.