davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
-
Mr.. MALoNE's CRUSADE.

Dudley Field Malone has strange
way Of fighting for reform, II we may
accept the assurance of suffragists
that votes for women" mean reform
Mr.. Malone has seen fit to resign lu.
crative government job which was CIV
en- him as a reward for his work in the
Wilson campaign, and assigns as his
reason the presidents opposition to
equal suffrage.
AS matter Of fact, the president is
on record favoring extension Of the
voting privilege to women. He has
endorsed the effort the women OF
Maine are making now to win the bal
let, and on several occasions he has
taken friendly view of the suffrage
cause To be sure, some of the suffra-
gists do not regard him as their
friend. but this is only one point on
which they disagree.
But neither the president nor any OF
a vast majority of others in the coun
try-including suffragists-can bring
themselves to the point Of approving
the measures taken by the militant
suffragettes in Washington, calling
themselves the woman's party, who
have been stirring up riots and get
ting themselves sent to Jail for display
ing banners and calling the president
Kaiser Wilson.
1t is this branch of the suffrage
cause which Mr. Malone espouses
And because he has been unable to
sway President Wilson to his view he
has yielded to a AT of anger and quit
his job"
Just how this action can further the
cause of suffrage, either militant OF
any other sort. Is beyond the under
standing OF anyone, apparently. save
possibly Mr.. Malone. Rather 1t seems
to indicate that he has overestimated
his own importance, not only to the
dominant party but to the country as
well.
1t is true that his eloquent political
oratory had something to do with
President Wilson's election. and nc
doubt the men who are shaping theil
ambitions with view to succeeding
Mr., Wilson as head Of the democratic
party. would be glad to see Mr.. Ma
lone remain in the Wilson camp. But
these are matters purely personal to
them and Mr. Malone, and their effect
on the country at large are not at all
apparent.
II there were no war in progress
Mr.. Malone might be able to stir ur
muss in political circles right now
His outraged conscience and his citing
Of democratic platform pledges nigh,
win front page space in times when
war and its kindred subjects were not
claiming first Importance. But with
conditions as they are in Washington
and all over the land, he can expect
to excite only unfavorable comment
and il be continues in his silly one
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
HOW LONG. Erc7

II the senseless error to which Secro-
tary Daniels pleaded guilty yesterday
had victimized none but the newspaper
men Of the country it might have
served as a laughable incident illus
trating the secretary's ability to get
back at the critics who, almost with
out exception, have been calling atten.
ton to his obvious inefficiency.
And If it were no more serious a
thing than that millions of Americans
were enthused by what seemed author
itative news of great sea victory
only to learn that the victory had been
a German one instead Of American, the
bobble could have been overlooked
with considerable equanimity
But yesterdays occurrence, unfortu-
nately, is indicative of the general con-
dition Of chaos and inefficiency which
exists under Mr.. Daniels and which
must exist in his department while
it remains his.
First he announced that probably
all the six submarines were lost" in the
battle Of September between U-boats
and destroyers conveying fleet OF
American merchantmen.
Then, several hours later, after ex-
ira and mail editions of every after
noon newspaper had spread the glad
news in big headlines from the Allan
tic to the Pacific, the secretary an.
nounced calmly that "a typographical
error had been responsible for an
error in the first statement. Instead
of six submarines being lost, one
probably" had been destroyed while
it and the five others had sunk two mer-
chantmen.
Just what part was played in the
comedy by George Creel. head of the
governments bureau Of information
is not plain from the dispatches. If
Mr.. Creel was working yesterday he
succeeded In keeping his name out Of
the muddle, probably profiting by the
experiences which followed his ill
fated announcement regarding the en-
counter between Pershing's troop
ships and submarines.
How much longer Secretary Daniels
Is to be inflicted on patient public
which deserves a better fate is entirely
in the discretion of President Wilson.
The presidents failure to strengthen
his cabinet by appointing two or three
strong men to the posts which are OF
major Importance at this time consti-
tutes one of the few regrettable fea-
lures Of his administration.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14

Senator J. Ham Lewis, he of the
flowing pink #whiskers and past
which includes a career as horny
handed dock walloper in Seattle, dis
played his literary knowledge the 9th
er day in an old.fashioned senate
speech full Of invective and sarcasm
Senator Johnson of California he
called 'the fiery Rienzi Of the Pacific.
and Senator Lafollette. "the avengins
Gracious of the west" j, Ham Car
be depended upon every so often fol
an oratorical contribution which en-
riches congressional records and adds
to the gayety Of nations.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
OFF FOR FRANCE.

Ottumwa's soldiers, bound for
France, are on their way to the Allan
tic port where they will join the other
units making up General Mann's divi
sion.
The regiment in which the Ottumwa
company is included made an enviable
record in 1898 in the Philippines. Com
pany G. of those days was in another
organization and its members were
compelled to mark time in southern
camps while their fellow Iowans were
winning fame and glory overseas. But
their bravery and patriotism were OF
the self-same sort that made the name
of Iowa famous for fighting in the Phil
ippines.
In the Reorganization of the states
militia the local organization has been
taken into the regiment which, by a
strange coincidence, has been the first
in the state to be called for foreign
service in two wars.
| Ottumwa is confident that her men
will acNuit themselves with credit,
that their contribution to the history
of Iowa's fighting regiments will add
to the luster of the state.
And when the pain of parting is
over, Ottumwa is proud that her sol.
diers have been selected to 60 in the
van of that great army of civilian sol
diers which will land in Europe within
the next few months to teach the Prus.
sian militansts that peace-loving
America can fight when reused by a
return to barbarism and an assault on
the principles of democracy and Chris
tianity.
With our own soldiers off for the
front, our personal interest In the war
is increased and with it our duty to
those men and to the country for
which they are offering the supreme
sacrifice grows mere insistent and as
sumes new force.
That duty presents itself In many
forms and on. every hand. 1t Is no less
duty because we wear no uniform Of
khaki Our nation offers no more pro
lection and no more privilege ito a
fighter than to those of us who are too
old to fight or who, for one reason or
another, are left behind when the sol
diers march away.
Without our support they can do but
little. Without the loyal backing OF
the home folks 1t would be indeed a
discouraging task toward which they
have set their faces. But they are
counting on our help and the knowl-
edge OF the fact will make us the more
vigilant for opportunities to, prove our
patriotism and to do our share.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
a GOOD RULE.

Without attempting to pass on the
merits of the controversy between JUL
ius Rosenwald and the Wanamaker and
Field interests, it is worth while to
point to theory laid down by Mr.. Ros-
enwald, one of the members OF the
national council of defense. in refusing
to purchase flannel for army shirts
from either the Wanamaker or Field
firm because both are middlemen.
Mr.. Rosenwald was questioned re-
garding his action by members OF the
house committee on appropriations re-
Gently, and in reply to questions put by
Congressman Fitzgerald he said:
Two of Wanamaker's men came
INTO my office with samples OF
wool olive-drab cloth. They were
not suitable, being coarser than
the government specifications
called for. took the opportunity
of saying to, these men that we did
not do business with middlemen;
that II Mr.. Wanamaker had an OPP
portunity to get goods which he
thought the government could use
we felt his duty would have been
r to say to the prospective seller,
"You submit that to the govern
ment direct, because | cannot rem
der the government any service
buying from you and then selling
to the government at profit" So
far as our committee is concerned
we will not encourage that kind of
trading.
Mr.. Rosenwald is one OF the coun-
try's most extensive middlemen him
self. II he observes the rule which he
enunciated before the house committee
In all his dealings as a representative
Of the government his services are
worth much. because he is possessed
of q wealth Of experience in buying and
acquaintance with sources of supply.
Il Is refreshing to find such spirit
governing at least one branch OF the
nations defense council at time
when there are so many rumors of
rich government contracts and so
many ,doleful critics of the nations ex-
tensive financial program.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14
The SOURCE.

According to yesterdays dispatches,
the I. w. w. was about to levy an as
sessment on It's membership for de-
Tense fund when the secret service
agents swooped down last week. This
IS oresof the facts which are said to
have been revealed by the investigat-
ors who have been delving into the
books and records of the organization
since the recent raid.
What Is not disclosed, however, is
The manner in which the money was to
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-14

DR.. Shallen6efHer 10 an ernlnently successful
as me Of rs:asns
from his large practice And extensive hospital
experience. which have made him 90 proficient
ssw n III AZ has trsated many
Of the most dinicult cases Of Chronic Diseases
of men and women: That Is Why bic reputation
has spread.-why be has continued his visi 1s
q few visits and stopped.
DR.. Shallenberger treats Dissase9 OF the Eye,
Ear. Nose. Throat. Lnngs. Heart. Bleed. skin:
Nerves. Liver, Stomach. Intestiues. kidneys and
Bladder. Consumption In an early etase. Ca
tarrh. Ringing Ia Ears and Deafness, PARALYSIS.
Neuralgia. Epilepsy. Sick Headache. GottIe,
matism of joints and muscles. Also treats
diseases Of women scientifically.
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Fissure, Fistula and ether. rectal diseases
treated without surgical operaaen.
SurtisaI Csses and Rupture Given
Special Attention.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent: easily excl.
ted and irritable weak and debilitated: tired
mornings: without ambition. energy or strength:
easily Hsvs Yo an: .pntsn
or blurred eyes: pimples on your tsce; weak
back. or deposit In ustnel
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPRCIALTY.
Cases OF long standing especially desisd
Wrong treatment and incorrect diagnosis have
often resulted In the worst sfietions. vaficocsls
Hydrocsle. Blood Poison. Syphilis. Unnatural
Discharges. Weakness. Emissions. Debility.
Nervousness. Dizziness. and Defective Memory,
which ruin body and mind. Is highly tmpor-
tant you obtain the services Of physician who
has established . good reputation tor treating
these diseases.
DR.. Shallenberrer has made years Of study
of Private Diseases Of mon and women. He
knows and uses tho most scientific methods OF
treating them. Hundreds OF women suner I'M
told agony with diseases which have been neg
lected or unskillfully treated.
WONDERFUL CURES
have been made by him. You should consult
him IL you have any Chronic Disease. A Spec
ialist who has made . lifetime study OF such
diseases Is certainty prepared to tive you the
best results, and II you are sick. you need scies
tifo treatment.
Dr.. Shallenberner spares no effort to cure his
patients. He knows that good results mean a.
much to him as to the patient Most OF his nev!
patients come through the recommendation OF
others whom he has treated.
Consolidation and Rxaninatisn Free and
Confidential.
Address letters to
DIR. J. r. SHALLKNBERGBR
700 Oakvood Blvd. CHICAGO. lLJ-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
Here Is a Record
Just think You can lift

Talk about records! Here's one that
apparently has every recorded record
beaten to fragile.
Think of it ocean to ocean in half
a day.
We might possibly have believed it if
our national defense board had an
nounced tho invention of some new
and wonderful 00-mile-a-minute air
plane-but on bicycle-never.
But it's q fact. On August Ed
ward G. Arminger. and two other young
men covered the distance in twelve
hours on bicycles-and what's more,
they did it partly on railroad ties and
loose gravel roads and, of course, it's
the first time it's ever been done.
Well, come on! What's the answer?
If you must know, here it is. They
did it across the. Panama canal zone.
Financial American.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
SHARKS TO SERVE MANKIND
Veteran Fisherman Believes That,
Properly Handled, the Meat of
the Fish Is Edible.

Russell j. Coles OF Danville, Va,
who taught Colonel Roosevelt how to
harpOOn devilfish, announced that he
has discovered method of preventing
worldwide starvation by tests he has
carried out with regard to certain spe-
cies of the dark shark and ray fansily.
Mr.. Coles has just come back from
Morehead City, N. c., where he caught
a number OF fish, and despite the pop
ular belief that the eating OF them
would bring death in a terrible form,
he decided TO take the risk and he
sampled several of them. He has sent
a complete record of his findings to
Herbert Hoover in the hope that the
food administrator will incline aD ear
and start the fashion Of shark eating.
Mr.. Coles believes that the sides of
the larger fish may be tanned and con
verted into marketable leather.
After trying several methods the
Danville man gives the following re
cipe for cooking shark steak:
Salt heavily for 30 minutes, soak out
in three waters, parboil a few minutes,
change water, parboil again, cook
heavily seasoned and serve hot. The
amount of seasoning must be used ac-
cording to the odor of the meat.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
MLittIe Bindings" She Whispered

plumage than their parents when the
time comes for them to be full grown
eyes, I can feel myself that the
snowy children will be whittier and finer
than I am said Mrs Snowy. Which
only showed how her mother love was
making her think her little birdlings
were great deal more handsome than
she was. AS yet they were rather queer
and featherless. But deep in their bird
hearts each mother bird knew that the
day would come when the bfrdlings
would be gorgeous birds, though just
now they were only dear little helpless
things!
"eMy little Ones whispered Mrs.
Snowy again. The little ones stirred
contentedly. They need have no fear.
Mother Snowy was there to care for
them. She would never desert them.
"'My darlings,' said Mrs. American
Egret. And the small, feeble birds
knew they would be loved and looked
after.
"When, bang, bang, bang! went the
gun of a big man, and down fell Mrs.
Snowy from her rookery. Again the
cruel sounds echoed through the
woods.
sBang bang, bang! Down fell Mrs.
American Egret.
"The little birdlings turned uneas-
lily in their nests. They were hungry!
Where was mother? Oh, why did the
world all Of sudden seem so cold, so
friendless, so foodless?
''Two men were talking. This snowy
bird is beauty said one. Ever so
many hats can be trimmed now. And
such money as we will get!'
There are fifty aigrettes in this
American Bird said the other man.
This was a good day for u.s.
ayes, good day for the men who
made the money, perhaps. A good day
for the women who wore the beauti-
full feathers in their hats. But back
in the woods two families of little birds
were left to starve and die-because
the world of fashion wanted their
mothers. These birds have almost dis
appeared in the country, so many have
been destroyed, and now they are not
supposed to be killed. But never,
never, Nancy, if you ever see an aig-
rette for sale when you are big lady,
never get it. for such cruel fashions
should be stopped. No one should ever
buy such feathers, for they are finest
when the birds are young, and think
of what that means! Hundreds Of lit
tie birds left TO die because Of fash
iou!'
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
Wanted Him Warned.

A woman was explaining in the JEFF
ferson market court about some of the
more violent features of the life she
leads with her husband. last night, "
said the complainant, s'he comes home
and slams me three times in the right
eye. I tells him he's a loafer, and
he gets me twice in the left eye. Look
at 'em. But, judge, | love him an
just want to have him warned" And
the court seized the opportunity. In
a case like this said the magistrate,
'love appears to be principally in the
eyes Of. the complainant New York
Times.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
IADDYS EV[NING
[ARY TALL e.
~ MARY GRAHAM. bonner J.
EGRET MOTHERS.

1.-TWO birds called the Egret birds
were talking. They were very happy.
One was named Mrs. Snowy Egret and
the other was named Mrs. American
Egret," began Daddy.
Mrs. Snowy is one of the Ioveliest
just like her name. She is white, pure
white, and her plumage is very rich,
very beautiful. Her beak and her legs
are black, but all Of her feathers are
white, and there are glorious feathery
white sprays of feathers in her cos
tune which are called in the fashion
able world, aigrettes.
'You see,'' said Daddy, s'the fash
ionable world and the birdland world
are often very far apart, and though
now people are thinking more of birds
and less of their hats, still I want to
tell this story SO that Nancy, when she
grows up will remember to find out
what kind Of feathers she is buying.
Mrs. American Egret is said to have
fifty 'aigrette' plumes and they are at
their best just when the little egress
have arrived. Now, Mrs. Snowy Egret
was in rookery talking OF her fine lit
tie children. Mrs. American Egset
was telling of her children, too. They
both were comparing notes, as moth
ers will.
Mine are a hungry little brood,
said Mrs. Snowy.
"sAh! so are mine,' said Mrs. Ameri-
can Egret. They will be beautiful
birds, the dear little loves and Mrs.
American Egret kissed her birdlings
with her beak--oh, such a soft, sweet,
mOtherly kiss.
Little birdlings,' she whispered
softly to them. And off in the other
rookery Mrs. Snowy was singing very
gently to her little brOod--little songs
with very little meaning. But, ali
they were full of joy and Of happiness
and of the great, great love mother
bird gives to her young.
s'Then both birds would realize that
they hadn't said anything to each
other for long time, and Mrs Snowy
would say: I just forget to talk.
can't keep my eyes off the little dears.
And oh they are SO sleepy
"sSleep and food viii make them
lovely said Mrs. American Egret. i
know the dears will have far lovelier
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
ENCOURAGED Her.

She appeared to be somewhat excit-
ed when he came home that night and
he naturally asked the cause.
THE man in the top fiat has fallen
in love with our maid" she said.
''What of it," he asked.
He's been trying to get her to run
away and marry him.
DO you mean the man who prac-
tees with the flute every night?"
She said she did and he made dive
for his pocket.
''rell the maid" he exclaimed, ex-
eitedly. that I'm poor man, but I'll
give her ten dollars if she'll do it
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
Exact Copy Of Wrapper.
Turn for the Worse.

In the home where l board there is
little girl passionately fond Of pup
py. Three days ago the puppy fell i'll
and his condition has since been more
or less topic of comment in the fam
lily circle. When I came downstairs to
breakfast this morning / said TO the
little girl seated at the table: How is
your puppy this morning."
He's not SO WE'LL she promptly re-
piled; che died last night. - Chicago
Tribune.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
Gave Daddy Away.

Boots and shoes repaired neatly
while you watt So said notice in
the window. A small boy entered the
shop and placed pair of patent leath-
ers on the counter
please. father Wants 'em repaired, .
he ventured timidly.
What's he want done to them?' in
CURED the tradesman.
Wants 'e1n soled an heeled,' piped
the youngster "also wants them
stretched
Stretched as we'll eh2' said the
sole saver. "And where do they pinch
him?"
They don't pinch 'im,' replied the
ingenious boy. "He pinched Them
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
The. Brokers' Son.

Visitor-your little boy doesn't
seem to be very cheerful Isn't he
well?
BroIyer-Yes, he's well enough, but
he is feeling rather blue just now.
You see, there was a great drop in
leather this morning.
Visitor-Bless mel You don't mean
tc tell me that child knows anything
about the market?
Broker-Well, perhaps not, gener
ally speaking, but you see the partic-
ular leather that dropped this morn
ing was his mothers slipper.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
The Other Side.

young man" said the office mana
ger, IF you knew as much about the
business of this firm as you do about
baseball you'd be holding down my
job
Il know that, sir, replied the office
boy. and if you'd make your bust
ness as interesting as baseball you'd
have kids begin for a chance to work
for You and willing to pay for the
privilege"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
LetIEr Bin.

Say" bawIed the drill sergeant,
what do you think you are trying TO
do to that dummy
I'm trying to stick my bayonet into
it, answered the frightened recruit.
"WeIl, don't tickle it. Put some snap
into your work Act as if you We're
about to spear sausage with a fork
ON a cold morning when your appe-
tite's good"
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
MINNESOTA DRUGGIST
PRAISES DIR. KILMER'S
SWAMP ROOT

Il believe you have splendid, reliable
kidney, liver and bladder medicine in DR..
hlimer's Swamp Root, and my customers
who have, taken it during the past thirty
SIX years have nothing but praise for what
it accomplished for them. On account of
the trade I have no hesitancy in recon-
mending it for the troubles for which it is
intended.
Yours very truly,
JIG. SIEBEN, Druggist,
Sept. q, 1916. Hastings, MINI.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
Chance the Name.

John she said sternly, "the coal
bin is empty
yes" was the disconsolate reply.
''It's that way the most of the time.
It's never of use in an emergency.
I'm going to change its name, and call
1t a coal has-bin.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
Too Model.

81 think you have model apart
ment'
yes: my husband says it's a model
of the real thing
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14

Some men achieve matrimony, some
have it thrust upon them and others
are lucky enough to escape it.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
: Letter to
DR.. Kilrier e Co.
Binehanton, N. Y.

Prove What Swamp-Rcot Will Do For You
Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer g. Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. It will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable in
bladder. When Writing, be sure and men
ton this paper. Large and medium size
bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1917-09-14
supreme Sacrifice Suggested.

AS another means of conserving
natural resources, talk less and think
more.-Boston Advertiser.