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Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
Operated Upon Monkey.

st. Paul, Minn.-Adherents Of the
Darwinian theory "f mans decent
see additional evidence in its support
in the announcement that Joe" q pet
monkey belonging to Frank A. Ubel,
had just submitted to successful op-
Grafton for appendicitis. The monkeys
nilment was diagnosed by Humane So
physicians. and under an anaes-
thetic its appendix was removed.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been household panacea all over
the civilized world for more than half
a century for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. 1t is most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys-
pepsia and liver trouble, bringing on
headache, coming Of up food, palpita-
ton Of heart and many other symp-
toms. A few doses of August Flower
will Immediately relieve you. 1t Is a
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist.
Sold in all civilized cOuntries.-Adv.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
YALE HAS COLLECTION
OF WAR LITERATURE

New Haven. Conn.-Yale uni
versity has collected probably
the most exhaustive mass of ma
terial on the great world war in
this country. Under direction
Of Prof. Wilbur c. Abbott, a
committee. appointed in the fall
Of 1914. has secured this cOun-
try and Europe for publications
OF all kipds on the war. The
collection consists not only of
books. but complete files of
newspapers and magazines from
Europe and this country, besides
pamphlets, proclamaticns, post
ers and letters of all kinds and
descriptions.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

wives of the United States are at
present buying enamel utensils at
about the rate of s3O,OOO,OOO yearly. In
former years considerable portion of
these goods was supplied by manufac-
turers Of Sweden, Germany and Aus
tria. Since the beginning of the war
there has been q steady decline in
these importations. and at the present
time they are practically nil. Japan for
time sent in shipments of the ware.
but as the quality of the japanese
goods was unsatisfactory. the supply
from that source has largely ended.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
War Behind the Lines.

In the house of commons the state
ment was made some time ago that 1t
needs a man and half behind the
line to keep one man In the trenches
and that Is only at the front. How
many men, women and children at
home are needed to keep going the
man with the rifle and hand grenade
we can only conjecture, but II we say
ten civilians to every fighting man
we shall not exaggerate.-SimOn
Strunsky in the Yale Review.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
.SILAGE WILL DECAY AT TOP
Much of Loss May Be Prevented by
Beginning to Feed as Soon as
lilo Is Filled.

More or less silage will decay at The
top unless the silO is sealed over or
unless feeding is begun soon after
filling. To prevent much Of this loss.
some farmers seal the clio with tlnee
or four loads Of green corn from which
the ears have been removed, some use
other sorts of heavy green crops, while
others use sawdust satisfactorily. In
every case 1t is advisable to soak this
covering thoroughly with water and
tramp 1t regularly for several days
after it has been placed in the silO.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
Too Iadviike.

Mother wns making Sonny coat out
Of an old plush coat belonging to one
Of his older sister. While trying 1t
on she told him how nice and warm IL
would be to play in, and asked him If
he didn't think 1t would be a nice coat.
Bob answered, "Oh, gee, now every
time lady comes by I'll have to duck" !"
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
Seventh Wife Dies.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa.-For the seventh
time In 80 years John Brown of Pros
pect street, Nanticoke borough, is
called upon to mourn the death of q
wife. One year ago he was married
TO Mrs. Mary Chescinski, who sue
cumbed to an attack of apoplexy while
attending to household duties.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
MAKES OWN ENAMELED WARE
United States Now Producing Kitchen
Utensils Formerly Imported From
Germany and Austria.

New York.-The United States for
the first time In its history is now pro-
ducing all OF the enameled utensils
used in American households and in
addition as able to supply large guam
titles to Europe and South and Cen
tral American countries. According
to figures recently compiled house
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
Seed Wheat Treatment.

Treatment of seed wheat for pre-
yention of smut is one Of the common
duties Of agricultural agents this fall.
Almost every weekly report received
from these agents, by Edward c. John
son. dean Of the division Of extension
of the Kansas State Agricultural col
lege. shows that at least one demon
stration Of this work has been given
by the agent.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
Arrow Cost Father $2,5o0.

Virginia. Minn.-Twenty-five hun.
dred dollars was the amount awarded
w. +. Mcdonald of Eveleth for who n
few years ago was shot in the eye by
a dart from an arrow in the hands Of
Simon. the fOur-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Solomon Sax of Eveleth. The
plaintiff asked $4,000.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
New Docks at Halifax.

The new docks at Halifax have
reached point where they can care
for a considerable amount Of CANADIAN
and American shipping, although they
will not be finally completed for some
time yet. The war has given Halifax
a great advantage rs a port, because
it shortens the transatlantic voyage
by several days. The new docks are
being erected at cost Of $3OOOJ,OOO.
When complete they will be able to
dock 375,O00 tons of shipping at one
time.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
UTILIZING Hon Vines.

A German agriculturis. has devel.
oped a method of extracting the a.
brous inner bark Of hop vines for use
in the manufacture of cordage.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
Machine Men.

Major-Who will take charge of our
machine gun?
Private Smith-COrpOral Higgins
was one of the best machine men in
our ward; let him do it.-Puck.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
Canadian Cheese.

Canada in 1916 made 192,9G3.59I
pounds of cheese, valued at S35,512,-
$50.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

The kaiser has conferred mighty
few decorations lately on his officers
commanding along the western front
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

The winds at Curacao are so steady
that three wireless stations depetnd
upon windmills for power.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

For the traveller the best guide Is ,
check book.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
An Obiector.

81 never allow young men to kiss
me-" "Oh. l see. You are one Of those
conscientious ObjectOrs. too"
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
Lake IL for Granted.

If you expect those big, red apples
to taste as good as they look, better
not look when purchasing.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

Trouble likes to avoid a man who
is able to keep his mouth shut.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

Life wouldn't be worth the living If
II were continuous succession Of
pudding and ice cream.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

Many a so-ealied self-made man ID
the handiwork of his wife.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

London (EnglandD postoffice em-
nlovs over 40 600 women.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

st. Paul has an oak tree which 100
years ago was used as gibbet.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

Dry battery electric lamps are mount
ed over a new eye shield to give
wearer light where needed.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels Ad.
Tensas gazette., 1917-12-14
Dr.. 3. r. jackson, Celebrated Physician

handed down to posterity his famous
prescription for female troubles. Now
sold under the name of "Femenina."
Price SOC and $1OO.-Adv.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06

chief speaker of the afternoon, and
his message came very close to the
hearts of his audience, composed
largely of mothers, as he told some of
the incidents of his army life and
touched upon the wonderful work the
Y. M. c. A. and Red Cross are doing
in bringing cheer and comfort to the
soldiers life. The president. Mrs.
baldwin, also called upon the other
young men and each gave some inter
esting facts in regard to life in the
training camps. Their talks We're
brief but most interesting and we were
very proud of these "our boys" whose
commissions prove they have made
good The best wishes and prayers
of OskaloOsa's people will follow them
as they go to battle for us in this
world war AS one of the speakers
said, I'VE want to know when We are
'over there that you people at home
are back of us. What's the use of our
going if you are not?"
At the business session the Chapter
voted to send a contribution to assist
in the decoration of Christmas tree
for the soldiers at Camp Dodge.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06

rious camps.
J. A. Dewitt, Irving C. Johnson and
Captain w. H. Heating having been
appointed in Mahaska county, by Gov
ernOr w. L. Harding to care for the
legal phases of the drafted men that
were to be selected according to the
new regulations and the classification,
Mr.. Dewitt brought the matter to the
attention Of the association and stat
ed that probably 1000 men would be
brought before the board in the next
80 to 60 days and he requested the as
sistance of the members in this i'm
pOrtant work of aiding the men to
comply advisedly with the conditions
imposed by the government.
BY a unanimous rising vote the
members pledged their support to the
committee and the necessary instruc-
tons will be given to each lawyer re-
garding the proper mode of proceed
ure. Separate dates are to be ar
ranged for each lawyer so that the
work will not interfere seriously with
his work during the December term
Of court.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
SEND MORE SOCKS
THAT is THE CRY FROM THE
BOYS AT THE FRONT

Another shipment of surgical dress
ingS was sent to Chicago today and
another shipment Of knitted goods will
be sent this week. The workers are
urged to continue their knitting of
sweaters, wristlets and socks. The re-
port that socks are not needed is a
mistake. Possibly some young men
may not care for the hand knit socks
but others do. One local Red Cross
worker who has a nephew in the Can.
adam service abroad says he is con,
stantly writing home, Send more
socks" Mrs. Kelsey writes from
France that socks are especially need,
ed. More workers could be used at
headquarters every day. A report has
been circulated that you are only to
work one half day each week. Those
in charge are glad for half day OF
your time---if that is al you can spare
You certainly should give more time
than that if possible. You are welcome
one day or every day. The more time
you can give the better work you will
do and the greater service will you
render your country.
The classes in surgical dressings
last week were full to the limit. 1t is
encouraging that so many are thus
interested.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
MRS. DESAUlLESFREED
Jury Finds Her Not Guilty Of
Charge of Staying Husband.
Twelve Men Shout in Unison as They
Acquit Her-WiIl Return to Moth
er's Home in Chile.

Mineola, N. Y, Dec. g. Chorusing
their virdict--every man of the twelve
speaking out Justify and gladly-the
jury in the supreme court said 'Not
Guilty" when they were asked how
they found on the murder charge
against Blanca Erasuriz De Saulles
who shot to death her husband, John
Longer De Saulles, on August 81 last
at Westbury.
A few moments later the II middle.
aged fathers We're clustered about the
little Chilean widow, shaking her
hands, patting her shoulders, and ex
claiming, God bless you, child, you
were never in any danger. Go home tc
your little boy and be happy"
Mrs. De Saulles, with radiant
smile, chOked with emotion, could only
say, THANK you, gentlemen, thank
you" The jury had deliberated in
actual, time less than one hour and
thirty minutes.
The jurors would not say, after they
had been discharged, how many ballots
were taken, but they all remarked
happily, when Intercepted
sit did not take us long, did it,"
Half an hour later Mrs. De SaulIeS
was on her way home in her brothers
motor car.
Automatically, her lawyer said, Mrs
De Saulles becomes again the lega
custodian (and the sole legal custo
diam of her child, the five-year-OlC
John Longer De Saulles, Jr.
Little Jack is now in the possession
of the Hecksher family, cousins of his
father, at their New York city home.
Although Mrs. De Saulles would say
nothing, relatives declared she would
make her home for the present at Wins
del Mar, "The Vineyard by the Sea-
as her mothers estate near Santiago
Chile, is called. 1t was this home which
Mrs. De Saulles left in 1911 to become
the wife of John l.. De Saulles. Sh'
was then girl of sixteen years.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
CORLETT ELECTED
PRESIDENT OF THE MAEiASKA
BAR ASSOCIATION. b.

At a meeting of the Mahaska Coun.
ty Bar Association, President Frank
T. Nash presided and Maxwell O'Brien
served as secretary. In the annual
election of officers for the year 1913,
l.. E. Corlett was chosen president: c
Yer Ploeg, vice president; Maxwell
O'Brien, secretary, and Sidney M.
Morris, treasurer
After general discussion the mem
bership assessment was raised to $500
in order to cover general expenses
during the year, Treasurer r. j.
Woodland presented his report and
from conditions the above increase
was deemed advisable.
Hugh Mccoy, L. E. Corlett and j
c. Lake were appointed to arrange fol-
.he annual banquet and program OF
he association aad also to select q
late.
The association recommended the
appointment OF Attorney George II
Voodson as judge advocate in the ar
NY In behalf of the colored troops thai
|werc being brought together in the va
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
COAL FOR WAR INDUSTRIES
List Is Issued by the Government Of
Consumers Who Should Receive
Prior Rights.

Washington, Dec. 3.-The govern
ment's first move toward curtailing
nonessentiaI industries during the war
made when the fuel administration
sent to coal Producers a preferred list
of consumers to serve as guide In
filling orders. The list establishes
preferential shipment for government
orders, railway fuel, household re.
quirements, public utilities, steel
plants, coke ovens and munitions
plants. "The requests are designed y
said Fuel Administrator Garfield, "to
insure fulfilling of the requirements
OF those coal users whose activities are
essential to tile Military and economic
efficiency of the nation in the conduct
of the war;" ~ . a.
Facing coal shortage of 50,000,O0G
tons for the country, the fuel admin
istration determined that a radical
step was necessary If essential indus
tries and public utilities We're to be
kept running. gs
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
ROY {. ROWLAND
NEW SECRET ARY
ELECTED MANAGER SOUTHERN
IOWA FAIR ASSN.
--- ~
RESIGNS AS COUNTY AUDITOR
But Retains Position AS Secretary Of
the Local Board Of Exemption
Fair Board. Makes Popular
-.... Selection.

Roy E. Rowland, auditor for Mahas-
ka county, is the new secretary for
the Southern Iowa Fair Association.
Mr.. Rowland was elected to the posi-
ton this Tuesday morning at special
called meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the fair and was the unani-
nous choice of the board for the posi-
ton. This was case of the Office
hunting for the man. Mr.. Rowland
was first approached by the members
of the board, before his name was Of
ficially considered and asked to accept
the position. He was not a candi-
date for the position prior to the time
the matter was placed before him.
Is Well known Man.
Mr.. Rowland is one of the best
known young men of Mahaska county
and will be wonderfully efficient
man in the position. He has been
connected with the public through the
court house Offices through number
of years of efficient and commendable
service and is widely known through
out the county, His election to the
Office OF secretary OF the Far Will ne
cessitate his resignation from the
present Office of county auditor.
Resigns As Auditor.
Mr., Rowland presented his resigna-
ton as county auditor to the board of
supervisors just before noon today,
Immediately after he had been inform
ed of his election to the position of
secretary of the Fair Association. The
resignation was accepted by the board
and Mr.. Rowland will be relieved of
his office January /, 1918.
Resignation of the office of county
auditor does not however carry with
it resignation from the secretaryship
of the exemption board" and Mr..
Rowland retains his position in this
capacity. a
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
SOLDIER BOYS TALK
WERE GUESTS OF p. E. o. MEET
ING LAST SATURDAY..

The P. E. o. meeting of Saturday.
Dec. l, was held at the home of Mrs.
George Kalbach, with Mrs. Hill
Barnes, Mrs, j. Worth Allen and Miss
WEIGH assistant hostesses.
The members were honored in hav.
ing as their guests, four of Oskaloosa's
young men who are now in their coun
try's service: Lieutenants Little, Ros
enblatt, Schultz and Vanderbilt, anC
Private Roy Genge, who has spent p
months in the trenches in the Cana
clan service, The latter was thu
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
BASS BOUGHT FIRST
U. S. THRIFT STAMPS ON SALE
AT LOCAL POST OFFICE.

Wilbur R. Bass, clerk of the local
postoffice, purchased the first thrift
stamp at the Oskaloosa postoffice Mon
day. The savings certificates are now
on sale in the money order depart
ment of the local Office. Postmaster
H. S. Rosecrans is looking forward to
a large sale. The $4,000 900
which the government expects to got
within the next year has been apport-
toned among the states at the rate of
$50 for each inhabitant. Iowa is ex-
pected to raise SAT, 53S,52O, and Oska-
loosa at least 100000.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
: 4 4 .s-+.t 4. i. i. s..++ r. 81
PUBLIC SALES
S...i-+.f-- i !. I. fl. i. i. \ X
TT nANIc
T. L. DAVIS


will sell at auction, at farm about 6
miles south of Oskaloosa, Wednesday,
Dec. 10, at 1000 o'clock a. M: mare
IL years old in foal; sorrel mare 5
years old; gray mare years old; pair
bay mares 4 years old; gray mare 8
years old; gray horse years old;
dunn pony years old; yearling mare
colt; 4 COWS giving milk; 2 heifers
to be fresh in March; calves: IA
brood sows to farrOw in March; 16
fall pigs; pedigreed male hog Hogs
are all Poland Chinas: Also 3 mich
goats. Other miscellaneous farm equip
ment; 8 or 4 dozen Plymouth Rock
hens; 6 ROSTERS; 500 bushels corn;
800 bushels oats; so shocks husked
fodder; straw cane hay, etc. Ladies of
gavin Red Cross will serve, lunch
Terms made known on day OF sale. |.
NJ. Reed, Auct., M. III. Tullis, Clerk
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
k. Of P. ELECTION
r. j. WooDARD CHOSEN CHAM
CELLOR COMMANDER.

Oskaloosa Lodge No. IS, knights of
Pythias, met Monday evening for the
purpose of electing officers for the new
year. Those chosen were:
ard
Vice Com.-Maxwell O'Brien.
Prelate-James Porter.
Keeper of Record and Seal-H. E
Kilmer.
Master of Finance. VIM. Rey
holds.
Master of Exchequer-E. r. Raffety
Master of Work-Chas. Boyd.
Master of Arms-Clifford OFT.
Inner Guard-Lester Rayburn.
Outer Guard-Harold Dean.
Trustee. Ed Beman.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
D. j. Dykstra

will sell at auction at residence Z
miles southwest of Oskaloosa. on
Tuesday, Dec. IS, at 10 o'clock a. m,
Is horses--7 mares. black horse. two
37year-olds, two coming 2-year-olds
and sucking colt; 8 mich cows, sew
en- coming 2-year-old heifers, spring
calves, steers and Q heifers: GA
head spring shoats; 1000 bushels corn.
timothy and clover hay and farm
equipment. Also 10 dozen chickens.
The Riverside Red Gross ladies will
serve lunch. |. NJ Reed, auction
eer. Lester Butler, clerk. Terms
made known day of sale.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
Frank McFadden

will sell at public sale at his residence
miles south of Oskaloosa. Wednes-
day, Dec. IL, at one o'clock p. M, 1
mare G years old; 2 coming 8 year old
gray mares; Guernsey COW giving
milk; Short-Horn cows giving milk;
Jersey COW giving milk; Jersey COM
ing 8 years old, to be fresh in Febru-
airy; Jersey coming 2years old, fresh
in April; Short-Horn cow. dry; 3
heifers one year old; steers one
year old; spring calves; Short-Horn
bull years old; s high grade Poland
China brood sows J and 3 years old,
bred; "a fall shoats. Usual terms
/. NJ. Reed, auetioneer, John Ten
nant, clerk, sd, ..s.. b..
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
SUICIDE AT oTTUMWA.
Miss Wilma FIockhart Shoots Sell
Through the Head.

Ottumwa, Dec. A. Miss Wilma
Flockhart, 16-year-old daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Flockhart, end
ed her life by shooting herself through
the head about s a. m. today.
The tragedy occurred at the family
home. The girl who was employed
at Celanias, complained of not feeling
we'll this morning and asked hei
mother to telephone to her employers
and tell them that she would not be
at work today. While the mother
was at the telephone the girl shot her
SELF
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
Another lob For Auditor.

In addition to his many other war
COMMISSIONS County Auditor Roy q.
Rowland has been appointed explos-
ives licensing agent for Oskaloosa by
Director Van H. Manning. License
blanks have been received by Mr.
Rowland. and licenses may be pro.
cured from him at any time.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06

The ladies of the Givin Red Cross
Auxiliary will give the first of series
of entertainments at the City Hall in
Givin Wednesday evening, Dec. 5.
Admission 25c. This entertainment
is the first of series of four and will
consist of a lecture, reader and male
quartette. Tickets for the four en-
tertainments can be purchased at Use.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
Matte [. Clark

will sell at public auction at her farm
81 miles south of New Sharon. Friday,
Dec. ID, at 2 o'clock p. M, consisting
of 100 acres, Has S-room dwelling
with furnace heat, barn, hog house,
corn crib and cattle shed, and other
outbuildings. Deep well with wind
mill Terms. per cent of purchase
price on day of sale. l. M, Reed. auc-
tioneer. Geo. +, McCarty, Clerk.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
TURKS ARE DRIVEN BACK
Reinforced Armies in Palestine Con
tinue Attacks Against British,
Et But Are Repulsed.

London, Hec. 3.-The REINFORCED
Turkish armies in Palestine continue
to make, attacks on the British posi-
lions northwest of Jerusalem, hui
have veen repulsed with heavy losses
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
Asslanment is Made.

c. l.. Wyman. Rose Hill druggist,
has filed with county recorder Dave
Hawkins, deed of assignment for
the. benefit Of his creditors.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
yJust Like Home.

From the menus sent home by Ma
haska county boys in Camp Cody it is
evident that Uncle Sans soldiers at
Deming, N. M. camp enjoyed stump
tuous Thanksgiving Day dinner. Roast
turkey. oyster dressing. mince pie,
and everything.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
At the Bio Show.

This is the great live stock show
week at Chicago and of course oska,
loosa and Mahaska county will be
there for some of the features.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
Dairy Cattle Sell Well.

The sale of Guernsey and Holsteins
which was held at Gilman by o. Il.
Perry and Ed Newcomer was sue
cess. Forty-five head OF cows and heif
ers sold for . total OF sl.64s,50.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
Oliverson on Force.

The bond of E. X. Oliverson as po-
lice officer in place of John McKamie,
resigned, was presented and accept
ed. The matter of the unpaid taxes
standing against the names of the
employees year after year, without
any seeming effort to pay them was
presented and City Clerk Carlin was
requested to notify these parties that
the matter must be adjusted in some
manner.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
Health Physician.

Mayor ]. G. Harold was requested
by the city council to appoint DIR. H.
Marsh Williams as the City Health
Physician and make such arrange
ments regarding his compensation as
would be satisfactory to both parties
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06
Streets and Sidewalks.

The matter of sidewalk obstruction'
was again brought up and the Mayo
was requested to take such action il
the matter. as he deemed advisable.
The Street Commissioner is here
after to take charge of the matter o
street sweeping and the present meth
cd discontinued.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-12-06

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