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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-04
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BY Florence L. Henderson
Copyright. by w. G. Chanmanl

Copyright. by w. C. Chapman)
1.-THE board Of pardons has acted II
your behalf" spoke the warden of the
penitentiary to the serious-faced, erect
young man In convict stripes.
Il am deeply grateful" came the
calm reply, but there was a certain
quayer to the accents.
The warden made an entry In the
prison book before him and handed ont
an envelope. you will find in this
the usual cash to carry you to your
home" he said.
Il have no home" spoke the man in
stripes.
You cease to be No. 1904" went on
the warden. you are once again Har-
vey Mills: you have been the best pris-
oner we have ever had. In recognition
of that and the fact Of your preventing
wholesale stampede when the fire
broke out In the cell house, the board
mas granted you a Communication of
your five-year sentence, after serving
two. l hope you will reform"
Il reformed the hour 1 came within
these walls" pronounced Harvey Mills
solemnly. II saw my error and intend
to retrieve myself. You have been
Kind to me here; you have made me
forget my wretchcdness by making me
a trusty. Sir, shall follow the straight
ana narrow path after this, do not
doubt it,"
And so within the hour convict No
S294 that was, left the dreary penal
institution free man. He took his
freedom calmly, for he had forestalled
1t in his thoughts for many months.
Clearly his course was marked out and
he proceeded to follow it without dis
trust or deviation. lie took the first
train from the penitentiary town for
the citA 1t was at five o'clock that
afternoon that he entered the Office of
John Briscoe, broker. The latter
stared hard ut his unexpected visitor. |
Then, recognizing him, he scowled.
You" he uttered, as If the other
were pestilential
"Yes, it is l." came the steady re- |
Spouse. "Sit down. John Briscoe, for
You have got to listen to me and help |
me-"
COnvict--disgrace to the family
half f1uttered the broker.
1T was you" pursued Mills in an
even and serious tone, "who lured me
to speculate with the money Of my en-
ployer. You lost 1t all for me and the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-04
Cardinal CAUGHT Red-Handed-

In some New York suburban public
schools the teachers give readings
from works of fiction. To stimulate
interest the pupils are required to
nominate members Of the class to I'm
persOnate the characters In the book.
At such reading recently In n Long
Island school, one of the boys was
Cardinal Richelleu Of France, In II
story b. Dumas. When interest in tho
tale was at It's height. n perfect Pen
rod of a lad-his school name Is odd
an Even," his real name Avery Eden
called out: Hey, teacher. the card
inals got his hand In my pocket"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-04
WATER NEEDS OF GOsLlNGs
Especial Care Should be Taken to
Keep Young Fowls Out OF Ponds
Shelter From Stormg.

Drinking wnter II supplied but n
r"nh ~ not n"c"aanry 10 rnlnc gnMlne,
In fact especial cnro IL tnkcn 10 keep
goHlhRs ont Of the pond until they
f"hih"r. Equnl rnro n obner,oh Ia
getting them uulcr cover during II
Etorl
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-04
RATION FOR FATTENING HOGS
Gallon Of Skim Milk and Two Ears OF
Corn Daily viii Give Most Sur
prIsing Results.

About gnllon " skim milk and
two ears OF corn II dny per hog will
surprise You with the result, for rapid
growth and fattrn!nE even Will be your
reward for this Intelligent feeding.
If skim milk IS not obtalnable. al.
falfa hay makes good substitute.
Good green hny should be selected and
some rainy lny several hundred
pounds mny be- cut up In the cuttipg
box.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-04
GOOD USE FOR INSECTICIDES
Spray Cresoi Around Roosts, Dropping
Boards and Nests to Exterminate
Little Mites

Cresol. a derivative Of coal tar. II
probably the best base for insect
cldes that are to be sprayed around
the roosts, dropbOards and nests to
exterminate mites, and under houses
and other places for destroying the
breeding haunts of heas. One part
Of cresOl is added to from 90 to 30
parts OF water. There are number
Of mite paints on the market Of SINH
lar composition that can be recon-
mended. 1t is only necessary to d.
lutte any OF these concentrated soiu-
lions with water and spray the az.
fected parts.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-04

USEFUL SWEET POTATO VINE
Excellent Hay Made II Cut and Cured
During Dry Weather-Use 5cythe
or Sickle to Harvest

~ Sweet potato vines make excellent
hay If they are cut and cured dur;ns
dry weather. Many tons Of vines are
lost annually because farmers do no,
| appreciate their value, according 10
Z. Il. McQuarrie, state agent for the
University Of Florida extension diviS.
ion. Vhe right stage to cut the vines
IS the most Important consideration
Ii they are cut too soon the stubbles
may sprout and impair the quality Of
the potatoes. II they are left too long
they become woody and the quality Of
hay Is not good.
The best time to cut the vines is
Just when the foliage begins to yellow
and before the main stem becomes
woody. The following leaves denote
the maximum point Of production. The
potatoes are mature at that time. Ii
the vines are left in the field after this
stage many Of the leaves will be lost
IN harvest. and the foliage IS the val.
liable part of the plant for hay.
The best tool with which to haryas;
the vines is a scythe or sickle. A
s'uoDle several inches long should bs
iert. The potatoes should be dug az
soon as possible after thr vines are
removed. The hay is hard to handle
and should be cured without rain II
possible. 1t will be found an excellent
hay for dairy cows.
On thin soils it may be advisable t.
turn the vines under To add organic
matter. Whether this Is done wiz! de.
pend on the need for hay and the needs
Of the sal. The farmer must rely or
his own Judgment.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-04
FACTORS IN BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION

They must be pushed along and den
oped as fully as possible. Bulls gen
er,diy sell best at from one to tFSS
years old, while hclfcrs usually seis
best at two yeass past in calf.
Macy men have notion II IS neceS-
sary to have reputation to sell pure
bred I've stock.
A reputation Is big asset bur the
best asset Of all IS the right kind OF
stock. One is necessary to the other'
and the reputation naturally IS founu
ed on good stock.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-04
SEPARATE CALF FEED BOXES
Grain Should Bi Placed Where II 10
Handy, but Out Of Danger of
Being Spoiled.

Grain for cnlyra should be furnished
tn ,rrornfr feed b"E"A p!ncec so thot
I, cnnnot hr spoiled by the droppInc,
OF The rale. bat nt The same time
,,.h,r,, M rnlr can get Mt II reoduv
There shou'd b" II" corners IN which
wet feeds mny frrm"nt, md the ut.
.,,,,.t rnrr ahpu'd b" taken 70 keen ,,s
rfnln fresh nnd clean at nll tunes.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-04
Americans Must Realize ThatWar
Now Involves Their Own Security

For nearly three years the American people have
been led to look upon this war European war-a
war with which they had little to do either in thought
or act This was thoroughly and persistently drilled
into the minds Of our people The mere declaration Of
war did not wholly, it seems revolutionze the public
mind in this respect A great many Of people,
even those whose interests in the war are keen and
whose patriotism is undoubted look upon this war as
European war and continue to treat it as such So
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-03
ALBA

County Recorder Roy Manroe has
returned from Milwaukee where he
went to consult an eye specialist. On
his way home he stopped to visit at Al
goona with c. A. Momyer and family.
Rev and Mrs. T. r. Akin and three
daughters Of Clearfield drove over in
their car Friday and will visit with
their many Abba friends. Rev Akin
was pastor of the United PRESBYTERIAN
church for several years. He win as
sist in Communion services.
W. II. Burdan Of the Metropolitan
Insurance Co. has been promoted and
will he changed from Abba to TT. Mad
ison. He will move his family in about
a month
Mrs. Florence Hoesclaw was called to
Abba Wednesday by the death Of her
brother, W. A. Koontz,
A. S. Romp has gone for visit with
relatives and friends at his boyhood
home Cleveland Ohio.
Mrs l.. r. Lambert and son Lewis
have returned from visit in Chicago
with Ivyl Phinney and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Kissisck
Chas. Warner has returned to his
home in Logansport, Ind, after pleas
ant visit with his sister Mrs. J. H..
Tobey.
The churches of the city observed
Patriotic Sunday July ] with special
services.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-03
VILHELM'S BREAR
UNDT ULTIMATUM
TO THE ALMIGHTY

A poem voicing prayer and ulti-
matum supposed to have been deliver
ed by the German kaiser to the AL
mighty is taken from the Ord, Neb
Quiz and is from the pen of q member
Of one of Ord's best known families
The severance Of relations between the
German lord Of the earth with. the deity
who rules the universe and an air at
tack upon heaven itself is threatened
in the lines that follow:
Colt! Dear Colt! Attentions please!
Your bardner Vilhelm's here,
Und has q word or two to say
Into your private ear.
So durn away all udders now
Und listen unto me:
For what say concerns me much,
Meinself, und Shermany.
You know. dear Colt. 1 was your
friendt?
Und from mein hour Of brit
l always let you rool der Heffen
Vile rooled Ger dis earht.
Und ven I toIdamein sold-i -ers
OF pygone pattle tags
I gladly splicht der glory,
Und gif you half der praise.
In avery way tried to Drove
Meln heart to you vas true;
Und only claimed my honest bart
In great teeds vat we do.
You could not have better frendt
In sky, or landt, or sea.
Dan Kaiser Within number two,
De Lordt of Shermany.
So vat | say, dear Gott Is dis,
Dat we should still pc friendts:
Und you should help to send mein foes
To meet der pitter endts!
II you, dear Colt. will dis me do
I'll nodings ask again:
Und you and I will partners pc
Forevermore-Amen!
Butt, listen Colt: It must be kvick
Your help to me you sendt
Or else hat to stop attack
Und only play defenctt!
So four und twenty hours I gift
To make dose allies run,
Und put me safe into mein blaze,
Der mittle Of der sun!
If dis you do, I'll do mein bart!
I'll tell de vorldt de fact
Putt. If you dondt den / must dink
1t Is an hostile act!
Den var at once | will declare
Und in mein anger rise
Und send mein zepplin ships to wage
A fight up in de skies!
Dis Ultimatum. now. dear Colt,
Is Won of many more.
Mein mindt is settled up, to clean
Der whole vorldt off der floor!
Because you vas mein bartner. Colt,
An extra schance is giffen.
So. help at vonce; or else I'll pc
De Emperor Of Heffen!
Note:
A correspondent sends us word.
Ut may be true Oh noO.
That Kaiser Wilhelm has conferred
The Iron Cross" on Colt,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-03
SEVERE WINDSTORM
SWEEPS DES MONIES

Des Moines, July 1.-The rain and
windstorm that swept Des Moines
early Saturday night did thousands of
dollars worth of damage to wires and
lights in the few minutes of heavy
wind that preceded the rain. Several
signs in the business district were
blown down and glass windows were
broken
Between 9 and 1O:3 80 o'clock the po-
lice department was swamped with
calls from every part of the city, re-
porting that trees were down and
blown across the streets. or that cleo
trio wires had been broken from the
poles. Captain Donahue was forced
to use every man available for relief
work and the water, gas and electric
companies were pressed into service
In repairing the damage.
The greatest havoc wrought by the
storm was in the vicinity of Seventh
and Center streets. Several blocks in
this neighborhood were torn up and
large trees blocked the streets.
A short but heavy rainfall followed
the windstorm.
The wind amounted to q small hurri.
cane. Phone calls to the station re-
ported much porch furniture carried
away. and screens and doors were torn
off many houses.
The area swept by the storm rang.
ed from Beaver avenue and Hickman
street to East Fourteenth street At
the corner of Beaver and Hickman
woman reported large tree torn up
by the roots, leaving dangerous hole
in the road.
Lights were put out of commission
and wires were down near the state
capitol. and at Union park residents
said there were many small trees
blown down.
There were no injuries reported to
the police.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-03
UNDERTAKERlS
HURT BY AUTO
is KNOCKED DOWN AND PAIN
FULLY INJURED WHILE CON-
QUOTING A FUNERAL.

Fairfield. July Frank D. Kerrick,
a funeral director. was painfully II not
seriously injured Sunday afternoon
about 4:3O o'clock while directing the
funeral Of T. Y. Lynch Of Holton, Kan
sas. The director was knocked down
and run over by an automobile driven
by Miss Hersel Carl Mr.. Kerrick was
badly bruised on the right side Of the
head and his legs and ankles were In
jured
Mr.. Kerrick had seen that the
mourners had been taken care of and
was removing several floral pieces
from the hearse before taking his seat
when the car struck him. 1t Is sup
posed that Miss Carl. who is yet in her
teens, was frightened as she did not
stop but proceeded on her way home.
She is the daughter Of the late G. G..
Carl, who was killed recently in an
automobile accident.
The funeral was delayed until the
extent Of Mr.. Kerrick's injuries were
ascertained and then it proceeded to
Evergreen cemetery were interment
was made Dr. Thomas Osborn OF Mt.
Pleasant conducted the services.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-03
REDCROSS FUND
OVER MILLION
WILL BE SEVERAL HUNDRED
DOLLARS IN EXCESS OF QUOTA
AMBULANCE DONATED.

Des Moines, July 1.-The reports
reaching A. e. Kepford, Iowa director
Of the Red Cross war fund, indicate
that the million-dollar mark had been
passed. Iowa's apportionment was ST.
900 900 but the indications are that the
amount of money raised will be several
hundred thousand dollars In excess Of
that figure.
Owing to delays of one kind or an
other. the campaigns in certain coun-
ties have had to be continued to give
sufficient time for this canvass to be
made. Not county so far has been
found Stacker. and in some cases
counties underworld their apportion-
ment 400 per cent. Heroic work was &C.
complished in every city and county in
the state. so that special honor to any
would be difficult.
James B. Weaver director Of chap
ters for Iowa, was able to obtain the
co operation of all the chapters of the
state. and the membership campaign
was suspended temporarily. However,
it has bene shown that the great drive
for the war found resulted In large &C
cessions Of members to chapters, so
that there has been vast increase in
the membership.
Many interesting incidents have been
recorded during the drive. A gentleman
at Monticello gave $1,000 to the Red
Cross for an ambulance.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-03
CHARLTON

Mrs. L. C. Peake departed Saturday
for a two weeks visit in Denver Color
ado. with her son. Chas Smith and fam
lily.
Mrs. NJ Ellis spent Saturday with
friends in Ottumwa where she former
ly resided
, Mrs. c. F. Bartlett and four children
Of Havelock, Nebr returned home Sat
urday after q visit with her sister. Mrs.
J. A. johnson. of Lincoln township. Mrs.
Bartlett was formerly Miss Lizzie
Webb. of this county.
Corda, Helon and Marvel Stokesbury
of Tacoma visited In this city Saturday
with their grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs.
j. b. Stikesbury.
Miss Lucille Armitage, Of hurry and
Miss Marion Tobey Of Youngston Ohio.
returned home Saturday after a brief
visit with Mrs Howard Gittinger and
the Misses Elsie and Anna Howe.
Mrs Anna Piersee and baby, of Kinks
Vile, Mo, who had, been visiting her
father. Zenos Perry. and sister. Mrs.
Roy Botkin returned home Saturday
evening.
Mrs Elizabeth Harvey of Carlson.
arrived Saturday for visit In English
township with her grand daughter, Mrs
Lawrence Cain.
Miss Marie Scherdin Of Oceola. re-
turned home Saturday after two
weeks visit with her aunt. Mrs. W. E.
Hanks.
Mrs. G. W. Storey and grand daught.
err. Cora Horn of Avery, came Satur-
day evening for visit at the home OF
her daughter Mrs. Adam Kissinger
Mrs. n Heinmen and son. George
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-03

narrowing with interval Of stitches
and plain rows.
Narrowing with interval of 8 stitches
and plain rows. Then interval of
stitches and plain rows until you
have only "a stitches left Divide on
2 needles, IL on front" needle, Il on
heel" needle.
Break of wool thread length, and
use darning needle.
Holding the knitting needles togeth-
er with front, needle next to you,
wool at right end of heel needle, we
are now ready to finish the Kitchener
toe" Slip darning needle through the
first front" stitch in the position Of
"purling." slip it through the first
heel" stitch, as il knitting" drawing
the wool close as in knitting. These
are then prepared stitches"
Slip through the same first front"
stitch, In the position of knitting, and
draw the stitch of the knitting needle.
Purl the second front" stitch ito
prepare"
Purl the first "heel" stitch and slip it
of the knitting needle. Knit the Sec
ond "heel" stitch ito prepare"
Knit the second front stitch and
slip it off the knitting needle. Purl
the third front" stitch "to prepare"
Purl the second ''heel' stitch to slip
off and knit the third heel" Ito pre-
pare"
Continue until all stitches are slip
ped of and then weave thread length
wise through the sock for inches.
Also thread the inch length Of wool
at beginning Of sock and weave into
the leg lengthwise.
Wash socks with Lux soap. or equiv
alent, dry with foot fastened down to
prevent shrinkage. Tie in pairs with
piece of wool and mark on tag size in
inches.
DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING "Hos-
PITAL SOCKS"
Size II or IL needle or equivalent.
Cast on IS stitches. Knit 2. purl 2.
Continue doing this until The sock is
20 inches long. Then it is ready for
of. and there are no more
purled stitches.
When sock is nearly long enough it
is wise precaution to unwind the ball
O, yarn and measure of 14h yards,
putting the rest of 1t into the sock.
Knit once around plain and follow d.
rections for knitting toe OF sock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-03
ACCLAIM NAVY
FOR ATROClTY
GERMANY HAS MEDALS STRUCK
GLORlFYlN6 SINKING OF LUSl-
TANIA AS VICTORY.

! Medals have reached Ottumwa dup
Heating those issued in Germany fol-
lowing the sinking OF the Lusitanla
and commencing the action of the Ger.
man navy in its horrible act Of atrocity
that cost the lives of nearly 1900 per-
sons, among them an Ottumwan, Evan
Jones, on his way to visit relatives
abroad. The pictures stamped on
either side of the medal which has
been received here are grewsome in
the extreme and depict horror In a
manner that Is repulsive in the ex-
IRENE. The medal is "a inches in dia-
meter and struck on light weight dull
grey metal
GLoRIFIEs NAVAL ACT.
The medal has been struck In Ger
many with the object Of keeping alive
in German hearts the recollection of
the glorious achievement" OF the
German navy in deliberately destroy
ing an unarmed passenger ship, togeth'
err with 1,198 noncombatants, men. Wo-
men and children.
On the diverse side. under the
legend mo Contraband," (Keine Bann'
ware) there Is representation OF the
Lusitania sinking. The designer has
put in guns and aeroplanes, which Gas
was certified by United States govern
ment officials after inspection) the
Lusitania did not carry, but has con-
veniently omitted to put in the women
and children, which the world knows
she did carry. Beneath the picture OF
the sinking ship is the quotation from
the Kolnische Volkzeitung, May 10,
1915. with joyful pride We contem-
plate this latest deed of our navy
DEATH, TICKET SELLER.
On the reverse o: the medal. under
the legend, Business above all"
(Geschaft uber alles) the figure OF
death sits at the booking Office OF the
Cunard line and gives out tickets to
passengers who refuse to attend to the
warning against submarines given by
a German. This picture seeks appar-
emily to PROFOUND the theory that II
murderer warns his victim Of his inten.
ton, the guilt Of the crime will rest
with the victim. not with the murderer
The disposition of the estate OF Evan
Jones is now in litigation in the courts
of Wapello county. He lived for many
years in Ottumwa and vicinity and
was one of the victims Of this Inflated
ship He was one of the 1,19S who
went down to watery grave in this
great German naval achievement these
medals glorify
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-03
HIGH SCHOOLS
SHOW SPIRIT
BOYS AND GIRLS ARE PLAYING
BIG PART IN SOLVING FARM
LABOR PROBLEMS.

Ames, July 2.-The high school boys
and girls of Iowa are playing a big part
In solving the farm labor problems Of
, the state.
Reports to the agricultural extension
department at Iowa State college,
Ames, from 362 high schools, or about
half the total number in the state.
i shows that 11,165 boys and 4.524 girls
from these schools are either helping
on Iowa farms or stand ready to an
swer the call to farm work. Statistics
from all high schools would undoubt-
eddy show that this number reaches
from 10000 to 10000.
The same schools report that $4,000
of their boys and girls are caring for
to the II 900 who have reported as do
ing gardening In the ranks of the VOL
unteer food producers and the 10000
enrolled in the garden division of the
boys and girls club work over the
state.
OF the 11.165 boys reported for farm
labor 2,40S left before school closed to
go to farms; 6,346 left for farms after
school closed and 2,411 stand ready in
1924 girls, 322 left before school was
dismissed and 4,202 afterwards. Most
Of the girls will help in farm homes.
Although a few Of the boys and girls
live on farms. the majority Of them
have gone to farms as a pure patriotic
duty
Further assurance that the labor sit
uation in Iowa will be we'll taken care
OF lies in the fact that 265 farm labor
bureaus have been organized in IS of
the 80 counties of the state, according
to today's report. Sioux leads with 10;
Henry has IL; Sac 9: Pottawattamie
and Delaware g. Although a detailed
report Of the number of men placed for
farm labor has not yet been completed
reports show that many bureaus have
placed as high as 100 men.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-03

The Courier will print from time
to time official information from
the Ottumwa Red Cross chapter
regarding the things that are be-
Ing made at home by women for
base hospital unit r. This informa-
ton will appear under the Red
Cross flag and the women who are
giving their time and efforts to help
In this work. should cut out these
items for their guidance in making
the various articles that will have
to be made by hundreds and thou
sands OF pieces for the lads in the
trenches in France.
The following directions. also
those published Saturday are for
articles which kindly disposed per-
sons can donate to the Red Cross.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-03

No. Going Southwest Depart.
25A-Southwest Limited ;. LAS a m
A stub train will leave junction
for junction at 1:45 a. M, re-
turning, arrive at station at
1904 a. m.
ssB-I.ocal freight 700 a. m.
Going East, via Cut off
26A--Leave Junction ...... ~: 10 a. m.
A stub train will leave station
for Junction at 40 p. M, re-
turning, arrive at station at
1915 a. m.
sA-Davenport, Chicago. 5:17 p. m.
Marion Line, Going North
4B-Ced Rapids. Savanna,
Chicago -. ...... $50 a. m.
7osB-Cedar Rapids. Marion $40 p. m.
98B-Local freight ........ $3.50 a. m.
Marion Line, Coming South
103B-From Marion ....... 1915 a. m.
21B-From Marion ........ 1895 a. m.
e7B-Local freight ........ 400 p. m.
A-Daily.
B-Except Sunday.
T. H. Jacobs. Agent.
3A-Kansas City local. >. 1870 a. m.
Local frslshts depart from and term
mate Ottumwa. Junction.