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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
eALLooNlsr INJURED.

Soldier, Sept. 27.-Captain James
Prentice Of the balloon school at Fort
Omaha suffered broken arm when
trying to land at Soldier, after fight
with three students. A forty-mile
wind was blowing, making landing
difficult. None OF the students were
injured
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
DEATH or POSTMASTER.

4 Burlington. Sept PIE. W. John
son. for 20 years postmaster at West
Burlington, died Thursday. He was
born in Missouri GO years ago, and had
lived nearly his whole life in this
county. Besides his widow three
daughters and one son survive him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
IN SEED MARKET

Oskaloosa, Sept. 27.-Mahaska .coun-
ty has an increasing number of indi-
viduals who are making a good thing
out Of the pursuit of raising garden
seed for the big supply houses. es,f =
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
WILL INVESTIGATE
FIRES AT NEVADA

Nevada. Sept. 27.-The Office Of the
state fire marshal has been asked to
investigate number of fires that have
occurred here during the last two
weeks. Conclusive evidence that a
fire bug. has been. active is said to
have been discovered
Indisputable traces OF incendiarism
were found at the scene Of the fire at
the home of G. C. Harris Sunday night.
Oil soaked rubbish was found in the
corner where the flames started.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
FINE SCHOOL DEDICATED.

POcahontas, Sept. I'D. o. Blake,
j. H. Terry. Superintendent Bradshaw,
City superintendent Berninghausen,
Rev. Mr.. Shaw and Mr.. and Mrs. Jen.
sen went to Ware to attend the dedi.
catory exercises in their new school
house. The building cost $4,000.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
HOOKING MEN SEND
SIS TO RED CROSS

Abba. Sept. 27.-The Hooking Poca.
hontas lodge has sent $55 to the Red
Cross at Des Moines to be used for an
ambulance for the Iowa boys.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28

Rev. ]. p. Kelly Of Oberlin Baptist
church and the Masons were in charge
Of the ceremonies at the grave-The
Sheldon (Kans.) Observer. tsf
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
RAISES PosToFFIcE FLAG.

Charles City, Sept. 27.-The new
postoffice here was the scene of nag
raising ceremony The cost OF the
building was 100000. 10
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
cHINAMAh GIVEN LIFE TERN

Ames, Sept. 27--Quam Sue, char,
with Staying Sing Lee, Story c
laundryman, last February, was 8,
fenced to life impriso nmert by Jud,
Mccall in Story couny district court
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
THICK, GLOSSY HAIR
FREE FROM DANDRUFF
Girls! Beautify Your Hair! Make lt
Soft Fluffy and luxurlant-Try
the Moist Cloth.

Try MS You will, after m application
Of Danderine, you cannot find a single
trace of dandruff or falling hair and
your scalp will not itch, but what will
please you most, will be after few
weeks use, when you see new hair,
fine and downy at first-yes-but real
ly new hair-growing all over the
scalp.
A little Danderine Immediately dou.
bles the beauty Of your hair. No differ
ence how dull. faded. brittle and
scraggy, just moisten n cloth with
Danderine and carefully draw 1t
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time. The effect Is I'M
mediate and amazing-your hair will
be light, fluffy and wavy, and have an
appearance Of abundance; an incom-
parable luster, softness and luxuri-
ance, the beauty and simmer of true
hair health.
Get n rs cent bottle Of Knowiton's
Danderine from any store and prove
that your hair is as pretty and soft
as any-that 1t has been neglected or
injured by careless treatment-that's
all. ADV.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
100 Years Old

"The kidneys play a most important
part in causing premature old age and
death-the more injurious the poisons
passing thru the kidneys the sooner
comes deca,"-so says a distinguished
physician, who further advises all people
who are past thirty to preserve the vitality
Of the kidneys and free the blood from
poisonous elements, such as uric acid
drink plenty Of water-sweat some daily
and take Anuric before meals.
This Anuric is put up in tablet
form, and can be obtained at almost
any drug store. For that backache,
lumbago, rheumatism, "rusty" Joints,
swollen feet or hands, due to uric acid
in the blood, Anuric quickly dissolves
the uric acid as hot water does sugar.
Discovered by DR.. Pierce Of Buffalo, N. Y.
Prevent premature old age by simply
slipping cup Of hot water every morning
before breakfast, taking q little Anuric
before meals and live to be hundred.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
''CASCARETS' FOR
LIVER, BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get a 10-cent box now.

No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation, indiges
ton. biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach. liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness. nerv.
BUSINESS, sick, sour. gassy stomach,
backache and all other distress;
cleanse your inside organs of all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which is producing the misery.
A 10-cent box means health, happi.
ness and clear head for months.
No more days Of gloom and distress
II you will take a Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little In
sides need cleansing, too. Adv
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
GAS, DYSPEPSIA
AND INDIGESTION
SPape's Diapepsin" settles sour,
gassy stomachs in five
minutes-Time il!

You don't want slow remedy when
your stomach is bad-or an uncertain
one-or q harmful one-your stomach
d too valuable: you mustn't injure 1t.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for It's
speed in giving relief; its harmless
ness: its certain unfailing action in
regulating sick. sour. gassy stomachs.
Its millions of cures IN indigestion,
dyspepsia. gastritis and other stomach
trouble has made 1t famous the world
over.
Keep this perfect stomach doctor In
your home-keep 1t handy-get a large
hfty-cent case from any dealer and
then II anyone should eat something
which doesn't agree with them; II
what they eat layc like lead. ferments
and sours and forms gas; causes head.
ache. dizziness and nausea; eructa.
uons of acid and undigested food
remember as soon as Pape's Diapepsin
comes in contact with the stomach all
such distress vanishes. Its prompt.
ness. certainty and ease in overcoming
the worst stomach disorders Is reve-
lation to those who try it-Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
Swiss Facing Famine Peril.

Geneva.-The Swiss government
held two extraordinary sessions to dis
cuss the German and Austrian notes
regarding the submarine blockade.
The new situation is considered seri.
Gus from an economic point, especially
regarding the supply of food, the prices
Of which have increased nearly IS pei
cent since the war began. The federal
council announces 1t is forced to take
special measures to cope with the sit.
uation and food cards are expected t.
be issued.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
Torpedo Boat Goals,

Charlotte, N. C.-The torpedo boat
Bagley, being used as a mine layer,
Unexpectedly appeared at Morehead
City, N. G.. and took on a full supply
of coal. Her officers refused to dis
cuss a report that the harbor was to
be mined.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
SPLENDID SUCCESS
FOR KIDNEY MEDICINE

DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root seems to be
the best kidney, liver and bladder remedy
on the market, judging from the splendid
success it enjoys in such troubles; and the
way in which my customers speak of it it
has gained for itself an excellent reputa-
tion. During the twelve years that have
sold Swamp Root nothing but satisfactory,
favorable comments have been brought to
ny notice. Very truly yours,
CHAS. CREGLOW, Druggist,
June 80, 1915. Burlington, Colo.
Prove Whist Swamp Root win Do For Yos
Send ten cents to Dr.. Kilmer L Co.,
Binghamlon, N. Y, for sample size bot.
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive booklet Of valuable infor.
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad.
der. When writing. be sure and mention
this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one.
dollar size bottles for sale at al drug
stores.-Adv.
4 mans idea Of love is one hour
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
Patrol San Francisco Harbor,

San Francisco.-Collector Of the
Port ]. O. Davis has put the Golden
Gate and the lower bay under torpedo
boat patrol to insure neutrality.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET.

A well known actress gives the follow.
Ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint Of
water add OF. Bay Rum. q small box Of
Barbo Compound. and Y OF. of giycerine.
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix It at home at very little cost Full
directions for making and use come In
each box of Barbo Compound. It will
gradually darken streaked. faded gray
hair. and make 1t soft and glossy. II will
not color the scalp. Is not sticky or
sreasy. and does not rub on. Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
KILLED UNDER WHEELS.
Former State Official Killed by Rio
Grand Train on Track CROSSING.

A. j. Hunter, IS years old, widely
known In political circles in the state,
and for the last four years special
agent Of the Denver & Rio Nrande
railroad. was run over and killed at
the railway crossing near West
Eighth avenue and Navajo street. Mr..
Hunter. in the round of his duties, had
completed the inspection of No. 65, an
outgoing freight train.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
Not a Record.

He-Are wheat cakes healthy
Mel never heard one complain Of
being sick.-Record.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08

Don't howl ut fate. Reserve your
steam for the chap who has trimmed
you.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08

To keep clean and healthy hks Dr..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach.-Ady.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08

II you wish beautiful, clear white
clothes. use Red Gross Bag Blue. At all
good grocers. Adv.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08

There is something wrong with q
girl who can't blush.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
Proof Positive,

Proof Positive.
"That smart yachting party ~ In
heavy sea-"
"Then 1t was really a swen Affair.""
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08

THH REFLECTIONS or A MARRIED
ANka. WOMAN-are not pleasant
Y II she Is delicate, rundown.
~ tor over worked. She feels
Hk N"played OUT Her smile
~ and her good spirits have
AEE taken flight. 1t worries
MIN, her husband as well as
S1S3'N-. herself.
-, This is the time
N'SM strength and nd
which are NM.S.%the seat Of her
trouble. DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
tion regulates and promotes all the proper
functions Of womanhood, enriches the
blood, dispels aches and pains, melan-
choly and nervousness, brings refresh.
Ing sleep, and restores health and
strength. 1t cures those disorders and
arrangements Incident to womanhood.
A we'll known agent which can be
procured at oil drug stores Is aPleasant
Pellets,' made up OF the May-apple, the
dried Juice Of the leaves Of aloes and the
root OF ialap. First put out by Dr.. Pierce
nearly fifty years ago. ADV.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08

The miser who has money te burn
ought to take 1t with him WHEN he
dies.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08

An aggressive man soon acquires q
reputation as knocker.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
Must Be Profane.

NIVoG DC Y TVfdTICs
Yeast-I see Massachusetts man
has a parrot which has a vocabulary
of seventy-fve words.
Crimsonbeak-I didn't know there
were that many swear words In exist
ence.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08

4 mans idea Of love is one hour
On duty and the other % off.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08

"Dat's y fine goose q svu a~. Brudder VII
liams Where did you get a9"
"hisuh Rs~Iey." MD the earvs. oi de gosss.
witA dignity. when you prsach spscAi good sermon
s:ss ssss you ~hsr you - l. ssans 70 ne dat's
tiv'sl nsuss saywv"
u anybody asks how you rot nervous
indigestion. constipation or dyspepsia
you couldn't tell, but II you want to
ct rid Of al such painful disorders
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08
Green's
August Flower

win act promptly In the rsIlef Of all
stomach and bowel troubles. and your
freedom from palm and discomfort
will make you feel that life b again
worth living. 2Sc and 7Sc at drug.
gists and dealers. 81 years Of success.
The Raymer enterprise., 1917-02-08

Hope is grief's best music.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17

unproductve on-patriotic savings in the
bureau drawer or the bank, is he going to share
them Loyalty and prodtaby with the of the ma
In 1900 the total value OF American farm crops was
about 5000 600. This year at
where near $4,000 600. 600 enough pay our
bills the year The farmers pay it all
for Liberty bonds of And nobody wants them
But they naturally expected do their part.
And their part should be big one because OF all i'm
portant classes of Americans they benehting most
by conditions They have good crops they get good
prices. they obliged less OF their income
than the Of for hghpriced necessaries of life
They most.
reported recently that it has S46OOO,OOO more
national banks than 1t had last How much
going into Liberty bonds? The south, which
used 70 regard billion dollar crop a
supreme felicity will get nearly $4,000 900 900 for
its crop year How that will Lib
erty bonds?
This war is being fought ror the farmer as much
manufacturer. the merchant the professional
man. factory worker. Is he bearing his share Of
the burden? Oh has he lost his old idealism? The
nation expects him do his part-and it should be a
big part
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
That Proposed Telephone Merger

ONE telephone connecting everybody
~ phone everybody else having will be splendid
provided, yes provided
Provided we have Public Service commission Indiana which spite
the monopoly will see to that everybody gets equal and efficient service
within their casifcatons and figures that pohbtve
right Merger Telephone
central Union Telephone 20 means the creation OF monopoly
1t means the creation monopoly vested telephone systematic
Belwhch having monopoly community has been
give the people any better than has had
the the Home Telephone
independent
country
High prices possible the Bell
SYSTEMS ideal yet
pendent lines service has been limited rates frequently duplicated and with
neither system money quality kept
minimum and the cost OF it high maximum, the
This before the public commissions
be that Indiana having those thngo late showing p
ton toward being the public well the uhltese Bell
regulation might
For that what the Central Union Co. subsidiary
American Bell Telephone the telephone octopus whether
it be in form not Originally was merely the booduckng
the that reached Indiana public
whether merger the Home
into here will be for the betement Of the local service reduction of
will depend well the Indiana Public Service commission
thing certain expect
than have been getting from both and the would hardly
Both phones a a a legitimate
basis of they half than phone while
the residence districts price the Home charging
ought to command connections with the whole city.
conservaively estimated merger saving
being
great mistake releasing
Co. of its franchise obIgaions-or rather releasing the civ of its franchise
gift 10 the Home
may things the franchise which the Bell in taking the
Home plant over might not want to subscribe TO- but even at that again we saw
couldn't get merger
getting from both the companies merged these franchise obligations nOv
standing
thing merger points to The only question will the
the public gets considerations
Bend The
and the contaminated the Home people seventy
cents the dollar of nvestmnand of receershp South Bend
needs only look ou OIL
But the place do that docking before the Public
o1 With recep staring the Home Co the face that about what
would eventual surrender of the field the Bell
eSwh the Public the only protective
to local
people who have made honest telephone
little lift their expense "octopus-t
eventually the field anyhow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
Kings Without Countries
BY &. KAY SPENCER
CWritten for the international News service).

KING ALBERT-THE BELGIAN.
There is a portion of the allied
line Of battle that is sacred. Con-
secrated by the hot blood of suffer-
ing Belgian infantry is that tiny
strip of Flemish soil between Ypres
and the sea. II is here. on bar
rem strip of sand, that a stern wall
of Belgian steel mothers the last
pitiful remnant OF the ward Of
the Christian nations"-brave Bel
GUM
The sinister Hun saps and surges
ever against a last desperate in
domitable defense. A defense; a
living, pulsing. vibrant protection
that eats. absorbs and welcomes
the German steel that the remOrse-
less enemy may not desecrate the
last brave galaxy of Belgian homes.
Somewhere in Flanders. lost in
that heroic line of life. the King
of all the Belgians is hghting. With
the courage Of a Roland the brave
blond king keeps his face toward
the enemy in the defense Of this.
the last of his kingdom. Sad blue
eyes. striking blond hair and six
feet of solid muscle distinguish the
man from his officers. No regalia,
no display. but the dominating
magnetism Of this romantic king
mark him out as a man. a com
plete man-and every inch a king.
Through every heart-rending,
rit-breaking phase of the great
retreat" King Albert suffered with
his men. IL was the uncomfortable
spirit and unquenchable fire in this
rulers brilliant mind that enspirit-
/ ed the astoundins defense of tne
royal fortresses of Liege, Namur
and Antwerp. Twice did the cold
gray Belgian turrets back the Hun 5
7 massed attacks while all Belgium,
I indeed. the nations of the world,
/ felt the repercussion Of a patriot
| ism so sublime and wonderful that
we wondered if these Belgian reg
/ iments were formed OF demi-gods.
And then came the hour when
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17

ed their senses so it don't really
make much difference what nap
pens"
Il try to keep. cheerful an the
time, said the Manicure Lady Il
try to keep smiling. like il says in
the copy books, but it's awful
fourflush TO keep your face beam
ing when your hearts sad Some
times I feel like one of them cir
Gus clowns that has to grin when
his folks is sick al home
Just when you think your luck
is the worst is when things bright
en- up and look best" said the
Head Barber. 4 always found it
that way, anyway. Nobody ever
got nowhere by sweating blood,
kid, and if l can't look on the
bright side of things I'm going TO
keep my eyes shut altogether"
If dreams came true l would be
O. X before long" said the Mani
cure Lady Il have dreamed three
times lately that I'm going TO mar
~ a rich, old gink, and it oushta
come true before long. l doll my
self up to the limit, because
can't never tell what day the old
boy is going to come into my roune
life and fill it with sunshine. I'll
say Yes so quic he'll think 1 RI
terrupted him"
There's always hope while there
is life" said the Head Barber
You get better looking every day
and I only wonder some fat gent
with a roll didn't propose to YOU
long ago. If / was sinsie, and
rich. I'd marry you tomorrow"
That would be lovely. i'm case
I happened TO say yes" said the
Manicure Lady. II might be look
ing out Of the window, YOU know o.
Well" warned the Hear Bay
Der. don't keep looking out of the
window too long, kid. Them seasons
is fitting, as them poets say. and
don't overlook no bets"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17
The Stars incline. but do Aot compel
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY. OCT. II. 1917.

WEDNESDAY,, OCT. II, 1917.
The stars incline. but do not
compel"
This is not fortunate day. ac-
cording to the reading Of the stars.
The sun. Jupiter. Uranus and Mars
are all in evil place.
There is a sign making the war
appear more than ever serious for
the United States and discouraging
conditions are presaged, but these
will be lessons leading to great eff
ficiency, the seers declare.
Jupiter is in a place that seems
10 indicate the growth of a sense
of injustice in the public mind and
warning is given against this men
tai attitude.
The planets forecast scenes of VIC
lence in more than one city and loss
OF life that will lead 90 a clarifying
OF public opinion and a solidifying
OF sentiment inspiring 70 heroic
deeds.
: For several years astrologers have
prophesied that the Jews OF America
would achieve fame and win high
place in some new avenue of activity
and it is now predicted that they
will make a great record in the war.
two of them attaining TO world
fame
Treachery in places near to the
principal men in the central govern
ment at Washington is foreshad-
owed by the stars.
Uranus gives warning that occult
power may he used by the enemy.
which is said TO employ the forces
Of darkness" or black magic sue
cessfully.
Danger Of some sort OF an out
break in the United States I'm which
women will suffer is again pointed
out by astrolOgers
Astrologers forteH for the new
national army success in a wav not
usually contemplated In regarding
it, future. This seems 20 be along
lines that promise permanent or
gaDization-
The tragic death Of a distinguish
cd man is probable before the end
OF the month.
Progressive women Will lose one
OF their leaders early in the winter
D. IS prognosticated
Persons whose birthdate il is may
have a fear OF much anxiety They
should conserve both health and
property.
Children born on this day ar,
likely 20 be philosophical and al
Rustic. These subjects OF Iibrs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-17

the unreachable Teuton engines
destroyed from a distance the Bel
sian defense Great tons Of Hun
explosives blew the cement cones
bodily from their empIacements
and the sullen gray backs prepared
10 advance. As the Hun rolled on
to the forts at Namur Albert of
the Belgians was found one night
by his staff in a small thicket by
the side of a military road. Tor
rents of rain We're falling and the
heavens We're splitting i'm anguish.
The king was on his knees. pray
ing 10 his God. The intermittent
flashes of the lightning Illuminated
a scene of wraith-like splendor.
From that night on the Belgian
I king has not been seen 10 smile.
Every foot Of the grand army's
retreat cost Albert unutterable an
guish. As the months Of hell flash
ed past and Britannia struck like
falcon at the German flank on
the Marine, the king decided to
stand at Ypres. There were only
sand dunes, but il was holy Bel
GUM. and the army prepared 10
cast its last measure of devotion to
Albert and the Wonderland They
stood.
With the king. the kind of a
king who could bend an inch bar
of iron. a little lady always Jour
, neyed When all his world was
converted to a living inferno. il
was his queen who comforted him.
! She had been the Prince Eliza
/ beth OF the royal house of Bavaria.
of pure Teuton blood Their mar
riage in 1900, has always been
reckoned as the most successful
7 love match among the royal houses
/ OF Europe. It could, indeed be
| difficult TO imagine the young King
Albert accepting the dictates of
| state cOunselors in an affaire dam
I our
After Newport Dixmude. the Bel
| gian armies were YEARLY STUN
I bling along battered military
road. II was midday and the sun
/ glinted on the royal standard on
/ one side Of the road In the grass
]
/ was dead in the sleep OF exhaus-
ton. II was the King Albert-and
7 his men, suffering as they were.
/ wept as they saw their king lyinz
FthIs They made laundering at
\ tempts 20 keep their equipment
/ from rafting and endeavored %
/ preserve a silence so as not 70
4 awake him
The king has been twice wound
/ ed
Americas generous response 20
| Relgium's need touched him deep
" and his letter OF thanks 10 the
I American people came from a
/ grateful heart.
There is character in the king
Of all the Belgians. His kingdom
consists of an inefable love from
every Belgian subject and a dreary
strip OF land between Ypres and
the sea"