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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-09-20
Exposition Side-Lights.


1t might interest many to learn that
Mr. and Mrs. Hill, proprietors of
Hills Society Circus, own large
tented animal show, now playing in
Canada. Mrs. Hill became interest
ed in a number of horses shown here
at the fair and opened negotiations
for the purchase of several.
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Many words of praise have been
heard concerning the services of T..
e. Hall, traffic man at the fair
grounds central entrance. Mr.. Hall
worked out system so satisfactory
that it was possible to handle all the
crowds going into the grounds or
leaving the grounds with little confu-
sion and delay. The fact that nc
accidents, occurred at the gate where
there was tremendous traffic alone
speaks for the excellence of his work
Other gatemen who had part in
the regulation of the traffic were John
Lee, Frank Sheahan and Earl Rey-
nolds. & So" - ...3
q
A plain clothes man of long expert
ence was on the grounds at all times
during the week and saw to it that
pickpockets and confidence men
sought other locations to work. This
apecial agent worked in conjunction
with the fair and city police.
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One of the most attractive fancy
work displays entered in the Textile
Fabrics show at the Art Hall was
some handiwork by the young women
of the Imperial Ballet Each young
lady had several extraordinary pieces
of handiwork entered.
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Charles Hadfeld, owner of the
Golden Globe, and Cedora, and their
niece, who rides in the globe with Ce-
dora, left today with the Hill Society
Circus, for Danville, ILL.,, where they
give their next exhibitions.
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Karsakoff and the Imperial Russian
Ballet go directly to Chicago from
.OSkaloosa.
Z -. - -.
The Grace Ayre Duo, roller skating
artists, have gone into Chicago. From
Chicago they go to Guthrie Center for
a brief engagement. They will
spend the time from now until Christ
mas playing in the South, after which
they take up vaudeville on a big
time" circuit in New York.
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The Mangean Troupe of Tumblers
left last night for Chicago, going in
to the offices of the Robinson Attrac,
tion Company. 49,. w.. r..... ~
The free attraction men, many of
whom have spent years with Amer
ica's largest circuses, safe the Oska-
loosa Fair Grounds is an ideal place
for showing. They expressed great
surprise upon learning the prevailing
opinion that the centerfield could not
accommodate the big-tops. All rec
ommend special effort be made to
secure at least one large tented at
traction each year.
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Regarding the Silver Cup Trophies
that were awarded in the fair poultry
exhibit, the list was published in the
Herald of Friday. Only part of the
cups were awarded, and no exhibits
seemed to qualify for premiums on
the balance. These will no doubt be
reserved for another year.
Leaders In Iowa.
l. A. Mathews & Son, of Hedrick,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-09-20
Bows Go On Friday

Our second quota of soldier boys go
to Des Moines at 1915 o'clock p. M,
Friday afternoon. Remember the
date and the time and be at the train.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-09-20
sookkeeper at Maple Coal CO.

r. M. Wilson who has been a sales
man at the Swan store has resigned
and accepted a position as book
keeper with the Maple Coal Co.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-09-20
The Last Days Of Summer.

NJ We are now in the last week Of
summer Autumn begins next Sun.
day, September 20. and the equln0xial
storm ii In order N n N
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-09-20
WAGES Of NURSES
MAHAskA ASSOCIATION ADOPTS
r. STATE SCHEDULE.

Mahaska Hospital Alumnae Associ-
alton held its monthly meeting at the
Nurses Home to consider the wage
schedule recently adopted by State
Association at Council Bluffs.
1t was decided to adopt the follow.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-09-20
knoxvll,e Fair ! SUCCESS.

the unfavorable' weather OF
thesweek the Knoxville fair took In
enough moneyto' pay all expenses and
have aslittieiin the treasury. st
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-09-20
Purchased Garage at ka,lna.

Charles d. Miller. northwest OF He'd
rick has purchased large garage at
Kalona and will take possession about
December l.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-09-20

Regarding the Silver Cup Trophies
that were awarded in the fair poultry
exhibit, the list was published in the
Herald of Friday. Only part of the
cups were awarded, and no exhibits
seemed to qualify for premiums on
the balance. These will no doubt be
reserved for another year.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-09-20

1t might interest many to learn that
Mr.; and Mrs. Hill, proprietors of
Hills Society Circus, own large
tented animal show, now playing in
Canada. Mrs. Hill became interest
ed in a number of horses shown here
at the fair and opened negotiations
for the purchase of several.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10

TO do what you can 70 remedy IT. ]
have made a personal inspection Of
all the garbage cans and back
yards. not only IN my own neigh
borhood but also in Madrona park.
and ! tell you there is no longer a
decent meal 10 be found, even for
small dogs, let alone large ones.
Garbage cans that used TO be
good for a bone any day do not
Weld bone week In tho old
days most OF the cans also con
tained bits oi meat and bread and
various other finer dclicacics Last
night / visited one Of tho best
known and most popular cans. and
all found was piece Of string
an onion top and broken bottle
OF spoiled catsup
q tell you frankly that We de
maud instant relief We do not
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
WILD REPORTS
OF SLUCCER'S
WORK UNTRUE

Despite the fact that II has
been a week since the last re.
port OF a woman being attack
ed was turned In TO the DO.
lice, the city is being swept by
rumors that have thrown many
women into hysterical fear.
Stories that the woman.slua-
ger, or the thug who has been
assaultlng Seattle women for
several months, is operating
continuously. and that the re.
ports are being withheld from
publication are rife, but they
are believed by authorities to
be absolutely without founda.
ton.
One OF these unfounded rumors
is that three women died In Seat
tie hospitals last Friday as the re
suit Of assaults. A canvass OF the
city hospitals. however. failed &c
obtain any verification OF the re
port whatever today.
Coroner Chas Tiffn made the
statement that such a thing could
not possibly have occurred without
the information reaching his Of
flee.
Rumor Untrue
1T is state law" he said, that
any death that occurs within as
hours after doctor has been
called In must be reported to me
A fine OF $1,000 and sometimes a
year in the penitentiary are the
provided for disobedi
ence of the law. Such rumor
cannot possibly be true"
The aDspitals denied that they
have any patients at the present
time which result from the actiyi
ties OF the marauder. This il in
spite of "A rumor that has been
abroad that 26 women are in hos
pitals from such causes, and that
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
The Star viii Stage
Bike Race for Boys
Labor Day Morning

Come on, feIlers, oil up
your bikes and prepare 20
win one Of the many val
liable prizes offered TO fin
ishers In The Seattle Stars
second annual Labor day
bicycle race.
Last year, Leslie Carbls.
aged te. t2o6Is Howell st..
was the first to finish the
i6Ls-rnile ride. He got first
prize, an auto bike. value
s42.5o, awarded by Piper &
Taft.
Last year there were
prizes for the first eight 10
cross the finishing tape.
This year there will be sew
crsl additional prizes.
Last year the course was
mapped thru a portion Of the
business district and traffic
vehicles interfered with the
racers. This year an effort
will be made to route the
course so as TO avoid as
many OF the busler streets
as possible.
The race will be staged
In the morning. the same as
las. year. The starting time
Will probably be 9 a. m.
Watch The Star for further
details. The race Is open to
boys OF II and under.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10

nine months ago. solved no prob
lem for their son Jackie
Tho boy. who witnessed the
tragedy at his fathers home. The
Box" in tho Long Island million
aire colony. has been spirited
away by the fathers relatives. who
fear he may be taken from them.
oven tho the young mother Is In
Mineola Jail
In the few years OF his life
Jackie De Saulles has never
had a wish denied-and yet
he has never been quite
happy.
Since the decree OF divorce
granted Mrs. DE Saulles last De
cember. Jackie has had two
homes. two playrooms. two sets OF
goyeruesses. two beautiful, wide
spreading lswns, two outdoor
miniature child's paradlses.
He has had a pony. dogs. birds
and other pets. He has had a pri-
vate shooting gallery for his boys
bows and arrows lie has had a
specially built chute-the-chutes; a
wonderf-, 'saashore s9.pdpile
big swing and splendid see-saw.
BIT-Jackie has not been happy.
For Jackie knew--altho he
did not understand-that some
thing was wrong.
His father lived at tho beautiful
bungalow near tho Meadowbrook
Hunt club. while his mother had
rented "The Crossways. near
Roslyn, j. I.
He had 10 leave his mothers
house in the big automobile every
time he wanted to visit his father.
And when he was comfortably
enjoying the see-haw. the swing
and the chute the-chutes on his
fathers lawn. he had to go back
TO that other playground III he
wanted to see HIS mother.
And now Jack has been taken
from both Fairgrounds by Mrs.
August iIecksher, OF Huntington. a
cousin OF DE Saulles.
Mrs. DO Saulles never was able
to understand why the court had
granted her husband. proved guilty
OF misconduct with another wom-
an. the custody Of the child part
of each year.
Little Jacks future viii prob
ably be settled by the supreme
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
ev WILLIAM PHILIP sImMs

frnssa Press starr Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH AR
MiES IN THE FIELD.
Aug. io.--"Tne air game Is
young mans eare"-ssior
Of every European army.
Today stood on a British
serocrore. just behind the
Hires. watching the practice
flights Of the youngsters sta
toned there. when a speek IN
the eastern sky caused some
ore 10 remark:
"Here comes bird. It's
Pat. Watch him"
I watched. At 100 miles an hour
the speck came at us. Suddenly
at a height OF about n mile. ths
machine slowly turned over side
Wise. then plunged earthward up
sve down.
He's done himself in" some
one exclaimed.
II certainly looked so. Pats ma
chine. the engine stopped. was
pIunging earthward. perpendicu
larry. spinning round and round
on its own axis. Then. suddenly
IL straightened out fiat. went a
hundred yards and shot up into
the air. again perpendicularly
Slowly, gracefully. the airplaue
turned over on its back. again
upside down. looped the loop
twice. flew on straight. rolled over
and over. plunged sidewlse. went
into another nose spin. first with a
spin. then a left-hand
one, and so on until he had every
one gasplng for breath.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
BY a Star Reporter

A AMERICAS dogs are starv-
"A ing \ startling state OF al
fairs is revealed in statements by
Seattle dogs. based ON their own
observations OF the local field and
on word teceived from leading dogs
in all the large cities of the country.
Was accorded an interview to-
day with no less parsonage than
A. Fido howSer. OF Capitol Hill.
The situation is SO serious" he
said that retaliatory measures may
be necessary"
will confess that | did not like
the sinister expression ON MIR Bow
Ser'S face as he intently regarded
the calves OF my legs.
What do YOU mean rctaliatory
measures !" ! asked but his only
reply was: Lean piekingSl Lean
piekingS -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
GAMBLING DENS
UNM0LESTEDB BY
POLICE FRIDAY

There Is just the standing
order 10 keep an eye open for
gsmbling dens, but no special
order about these" said Police
Inspector Mike Powers Friday
when asked whether Chief
Buckingham had ordered
raid on the Touritt hotel and
Wah Sang gambling houses
visited by Star reporter
Chic Rockingham could not be
located
Chief Deputy Archie Hutcheson.
in charge at the sheriff's office
during the absence OF Sheriff
Stringer. said II wasn't up 10 his
office TO raid dens in city that
has 300 policemen"
I'VE used 10 raid them as often
as we could" said HutchesOn. but
we only have nine men. and. with
the Stacker and I ". w hunt we
have had. we haven't the time to
conduct cleanup that should be
managed by the police"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
SLACKERS FIND
HARD SHEDDING
IN SEATTLE NOW

Seattle division board off,
GERS are pleased at the orders Of
the provost marshal general.
giving them power to "elosc
down" on those who would es-
cape select service on flimsy
grounds.
The board officers declared
Friday that they will lnvesti-
gate every suspicious claim
carefully, and that where there
Is the slightest sign Of taking
hold up the claim for still more
detailed investigation.
Charles Grant, executive officer
OF Board II, announced Friday that
the board held up % suspicious
claims for further proof. had de-
manded proof in two cases of alleg'
ed enlistment in the army. had
granted 26 dependent relative
claims and denied one, Thirty.sev.
en- will be certified into the army
by this board now
Fourteen who failed TO show up
for examination have been certi,
fled without their consent by
Grant, and their names turned over
to United States District Attorney
Allen.
All Of the boards We're busy Fri.
day giving examinations TO those
who, for some reason or other, were
unable TO appear at the specified
ti,,1a CaOp ne the hna tns also heffl
Continued on Page li)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
MCAdOO Demands
$500, 100000 for
New War Measure
Congress Is Asked to Provide for Families;
Every Sammy" to Be Insured for at
Least $4,000.
BY GEORGE MARTIN

WASHINGTON, Aug l0-Bearing the Presidents
stamp OF approval and Secretary McAdoos plea that bc
made law, justice Americas fighting and their
families the long expected compensation indemnity and
insurance bill introduced in both houses OF congress
day.
1t represents Americas first attempt be orehandcd in
providing for those whose homes wrecked by
Its outstanding feature is organization OF insurance for
every fighting and s. year per 1000 worth
up $1,000
Drafted by international experts under Secretary Nc
Adoos direction. the proposed law substitute for the
civil pension system
1t will the government S556oooOOo the first two
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
"Hallelujah, I'm
"a Bum" :" Sing Boy
Airmen at Front
Daredevil Youths Are Happy as They Come
Tumbling Out of Skies After Battle With
Germans.
ard alowlna. eye. sparkIIna.

Nobody asked him Il there had
been anything doing over the
line. not any more than one
brother asks another that ques.
ton when they meet at home aft.
er office hours. However. II had
been what you or I would call a
rather busy day. But did not
find that ont until later-the next
day. Ia fact. when | read the air re-
ports.
An hour after Pat had come
down saw him again This time
he vas washed and combed and
had on bis slacks-w hitch IS Eng
llsh army stuff for trousers--in.
stead OF his breeches and leg
glngs He was In the r. r. G..
reading room. room In a shack
and next door TO the dining room.
He and another kid-a major. II
you please--in an air pilots uni
form. were singing:
"Hallelujahl I'm BUM
tContinued on page is)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10

GATED Press staff Csrresponasn;
NEW YORK. Aug. i0.-A bright.
serious faced boy. not yet quite
five. light hair but eyes dark r.
that's little Jackie De saulles. cen.
trail figure In the most dramatic
tragedy OF mother love the coun-
try's court ANIMALS record.
Once Jackie De saulies'
chief shadow vas tina. he had
father AND a mother. Now
the shadow 10 that he has
kElTHER--and may never
have.
The bullets with which Blanca
Erruzarix DO Sauliss. Chiitan
beauty and h~sress. killed John l..
De saulIes. Yale gridiron hero.
sportsman. political leader. sue.
ceHHtul business man and society
fayorite. whom she had divorced
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
Bad Teeth Won't
Exempt Sanmies

An enormous repair shop liz
planned by tho government 10 fix
faulty teeth and eyes Of drafted
men.
There Is no chance for a con
script eyading service because he
has bad teeth Ten thousand vol
unteer dentists stand ready 10 re-.
pair them without charge These
doctors comprise the Dental Pre-
paredness league. OF which DR.. j..
W. Beach. Buffalo, Is president #
a drafted man will not 20 10 a local
dentist. he is sent to the canton.
ment just the same. At the camp
clinic Will be located, army Of.
ficials stated today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
Board Officers Find
Some Poor Americans

81 was approached today by
a neighbor OF mine" said D. S.
Tobias, recorder In District 10.
"He is OF German birth. tho a
naturslized citizen. His
younger brother has been
drafted, and he wanted TO
know II ! couldn't suggest some
way In which 10 get the boy
off.
"ie told me that both he and
his brother would just as soon
go back TO Germany and fight
for the kaiser as fight In the
United States army.
THAT is the brand Of Amer.
ioanlsm that we occasionally
run up against. Such men
ought to be interned."
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10

II women were assaulted In West
Seattle. and two in the Woodland
park vicinity this week.
Stay In Hotels
Women who work in the city
and return home late In the even
ing declare that they have been
afraid TO so home at night, and
have engaged rooms in downtown
hotels,
The police say that while every
precaution is necessary against
the work of the thug. there Is no
reason for the hysterical terror
that has gripped the city. particu-
larly IN localities where the slug.
ger has operated. The reports are
entirely based on hearsay. they de-
clare.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
Star Pilot Bushes
Like Girl Graduate

Finally the machine came dowr
anG lit on the field. Out OF tbs
pilots seat climbed a hooded. gog
gled being. which, with one quicl
Jerk tore hood and goggles from
head and face. and behold: a kid
a boy, a stripping just turned 20.
II was Pat. star pilot. blush
ing and smiling like sweet
girl graduate. He wasn't
suanking nor staggering, but
behaving exactly like any Kid
,S1idonne from school after algebra
and football. For that is just
the way he lookeo--like Kid
VINO has done little nathe-
MATES and considerable foot
bsIi--halr turbIcd. face red
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
Worse Than War!
Women's Waists to
Button Up Back

By trI'cd crcss Leased Wire
CHICAGO. Aug. l0,-There are
some things worse than war Won
ems blouses are going to button
down the back this winter. The
annual style show of Chicago gar.
ment makers has decreed it. and
the women have gone crazy about
it. And prices for everything are
going to be insanely high. All this
in spite of the fact that dresses
with n l2-year-old length will still
be in vogue.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
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Little Things
That Occur in
Draft Boards
Bank Employe Falls In Four
Attempts to Enlist; Slack.
err "Panned" BY District
Officers. Embryo Sol
dier Complains Of
"Cold Feet"
Men Wearing Glasses
Will Be Accepted

Men who wear glasses would
not be taken for the infantry in
the select service army. but the
ordnance. medical. engineers and
quartermasiers' corps will have
thousands 81 spcctacled men.
Glasses will be permitted IN these
branches. The army will have It's
eye SPECIALISTS. too. Americas
medical talent will be drawn on
heavily to keep the soldiers In
gool health Army chiefs believe
they viii have 10000 doctors in
uniform by January /.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
N. Fido BOWser Tells Star Man Seattle Dogs Starve

You humans are carrying this food
conservation idea TO such lengths that.
when YOU have filled your own bellies.
there Is nothing left for us dogs. who. as
has been so aptly said. are mans best
friends"
observed that food conservation is
necessary 10 win the war.
And who" asked Mr. Bowscr. started
the war oh. I know youl say the Ger
mans started a. That is the narrow
human point OF view. did dogs start ~
Right here In seattle" Mr. Rowscr
went on, thousands of our best dogs are
getting insufficient food am personal.
ly acquainted with many dogs OF good
standing who have not had decent meal
IN month
Did German DOGS start us
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
BILLIONS IN BONDS
WILL BE REQUIRED

BY THITfN FfNN~ TFnNFW WfFr
WASHINGTON. Aug, 1S.-Secre-
tary OF the Treasury McAdoo will
ask for an additional bond issue at
this session OF congress. II was
learned, following a conference he
held at the capitol today with sew
eral house leaders. The Issue viii
run into billions. it is understood.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10

Divides Pay With Wife
For separation support OF de-
pendents. the bill provides that SIS
of the enlisted mans s3S a month
goes TO his wife. The government,
it there are two children. gives the
wife $3.50 month. in addition.
making the minimum income
S47.50. Five dollars additional is
allotted for each additional child.
The father may give more than
SIS from his pay If he wishes.
II the mans father or his mother
is also dependent. and he gives 50
month Of his pay for that. the
government gives $40.
Government Helps Out
Thus private with u wife, three
Continued on page ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
MAYOR FITZGERALD

The Hon. Cecil 3. Fitzgerald.
president OF the city council. was
generalissimo of the community
Friday.
lie automatically became acting
mayor because rheumatism kept
Mayor Gin confined to his home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
Tommy Clark, Boxer,
Asks for Exemption

Tommy Clark, well-known
lightweight boxer, was enthusl.
astieally passed by the esamln.
ing doctors In his district. He
claimed exemption on the
ground of a dependent wife. He
is employed at the skinner &
Eddy shipyard.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
Frank Has Cold Feet

By United Press Leased Wire
NEW YORk-Yours looks
like case Of cold feet said
an examining physician 10
Morris Frank today, when the
latter said IL was useless to ex-
anime him for the draft. "I
suffered with 'em ever since I
was a boy" said Frank.
Right now ! should be in
bed"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
Couldn't See Why He
Had to Wait for Doctor

SAN FRANCISCO - Walter
E. Gurloek called at the offices
OF an exemption board as a
drafted man. For two hours he
stood In line waiting to be es.
amined physically. When the
doctors came 20 him. they
found he was totally blind.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
Delay Mobilization
of Drafted to Sept. 4

WASHINGTON. Aug 1O--Mo-
bilization day for the drafted new
national army set for September
l. may have to be postponed Pro
vost Marshal General Crowder to-
day stated that the new date prob
ably would DO September 4.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-10
The Brotherhood of Dogs

You pirate about the brotherhood OF
man, but you have not achieved IT, You,
never will But there is a brotherhood OF
dogs II YOU folks didn't want TO get into
trouble with Germany. why didn't you
stay Off the ocean"