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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02
GIVE SWEEPSTAKE
WINNERS ON CORN

Ames, Jan. 31.-Raymond McDer
mott, of Walnut. Pottawattamie coun
ty. was announced as sweepstakes
winner, yellow corn. in the boys state
acre corn growing exhibit: Harry
Christensen. Humboldt, wor sweep
stakes in the white corn class and
Walter Ridgett. Council Bluffs. sweep
stakes in corn other than white or
yellow class.
Two hundred and eighty boys. mem
bers of the boys acre corn club. con.
Quoted by the agricultural extension
department of Iowa state college. en-.
tered exhibits which consisted of the
ten best ears from their acre These
were divided into sectional exhibits,
central. southern and northern
Following are the placings in each
section, placed in their order of win.
ming:
Northern. yellow-Guy Livingston,
Milford; Merton Hook, Humboldt: Ar
thur Talcott. Favette county: Ralph
Green. Estherville: George Hawcott.
Burt. White corn, Harry Christensen,
Roscoe Mawdslev. Burt: Rexford
Ward. Charles City: Clifford Wilson.
Hanlontown. Other than white o.
yellow, Howard Wright. Charles City
Central, yellow-Paul Drown. Salix:
Roy Brown, Salix: Frank Virgins
Prairie City; Lynn Sawyer. Sergeant
Bluffs, and Joseph Honz Dunlap
White corn. Neil Marker. Correction
vile, Leslie Nordhausen. Manson:
Joah r. Wilson. Kelley: John Orr
Colo and Fritz Rlume, Denison.
Southern, yellow-Raymond McDer-
mott. Walnut; Donald Whitehill
Clarinda: Sammy Peel, Viewer: John
P. Tucker. Viewer and Frank Barker
Red Oak. White corn. Harvey Saar
Treynor: VIM. Long. Thurman Other
than white or yellow, Walter Ridgett.
Council Bluffs, Lyle Lorenz. Winter.
set
Ray F. Benner, F. E. Fuller and F.
S. Wilkins of the farm crops depart
ment Of the college, Judged the con,
test. THE boys showed some mighty
good corn the judges declare.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02
SHERIFF GOES AFTER
FORMER FAIRFIELDER
Fairfield, Jan. 31.-Word from
Sheriff Campbell this morning
states that Wilson was released by
habeas corpus proceedings.

Fairfield, Jan. 31.-Sherif Shan
Campbell and County Attorney Rich.
ard G. Leggett have gone to Alpena.
Mich. where authorities are holding,
by their request, John Wilson, form.
erly Of this city. who is wanted here
on charge preferred by Miss Pearl
Coop. Wilson has given notice that
he will fight extradition and to that
end legal battle is expected to get
him back to Fairfield
Wilson was placed in the Jefferson
county Jail here only few weeks ago
but at that time the girl weakened and
refused to prosecute him, so he was
released. AS he is said to be a mar
r1ed man. his case will likely go before
the grand jury.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02
BITES BETWEEN EYES.

Iowa City, Jan. 31.-Surgeons are
striving to save the dog bitten eye OF
Grace Hollingsworth, a school girl OF
Springdale. village near West Branch.
The child was bitten at school when
she stopped to pick up her mitten and
the animal bored its teeth through her
nose and ripped loose the lachrymal
duct which may spell ultimate blind
ness. The dog bit her squarely be-
tween the eyes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02

but nobody knows Just when. so the
trip will be short down here. would
love to stay another month. Sunday
Is such lovely day. Took our auto
trip without any wraps and the children
play outdoors all the time.
We all went over to the parade
grounds this afternoon. The soldiers
We're all over there and had a movie
picture taken. The boys think now that
they will start home next week. So that
means that we must go too. ] suppose
the company will be in Fort Des Moines
for about a month.
Will close with best wishes.
Your friend
Mrs c. r, Schamp.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02
NAMES STATE AGENTS.

Des Moines, Jan. 31-H. M. Long of
Bedford was named by Governor Hard
ing as special agent under the attor-
ney general. The appointment will
become effective February 1.
Mr.. Long is said to have made an
enviable record during his service as
sheriff.
Two agents have now been named.
The other was W. B. Giffn of Abba.
There have been over 800 applica.
tions for the four positions, two Of
which are yet to be filed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02
EldOn High School Notes

The work of the second semester is
progressing nicely and the interest in
the work looks promising,
This year promises to be a banner
one for basketball. The team has not
lost a game yet AS a rule team
finds 1t harder to play on a strange
floor than at home, but the boys seem
ingly do not have that difficulty. This
is shown by the fact that they won at
Mystic last Friday night by an over.
whelming score, 6 to IS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02
Bloomfield II. S. Notes.

The senior class is planning on hav'
ing a class meeting at the home OF
Gale Baker Friday night.
Gwenith Champ was absent Mon
day morning. Miss Swift is having an
evening class in algebra and English
for few who did not do their best
the first Of the year.
Annette Mathews of Grand Junction,
Colo, is going to be member of the
high school for the remainder Of the
year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02
BREWERY TO MAKE AUTOS.

Davenport. Jan. 31.-The 1ndepend.
ent Mailing Co. plant, until January
I. 1916. one Of the largest breweries In
Iowa, will be converted by owners in.
10 an automobile truck factory, accord.
ing to announcement. The former
brewers. Ernest, August and Charles
Zoller. are the incorporators Of the
new concern which will be known as
the Independent Auto Truck Co.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02
SHE'S GRATEFUL.

Iowa City. Jan. 31.-Madame Mar.
suerite Maroon of Bleneau. Yonne.
France. whose husband was killed in
the great war, leaving her three faith.
erless little ones. has left the hospital
after a operation and writes letter
Of gratitude, elouuently simple, to
iowa CITY people who donated money
TO provide for her youngest child dur
inr the next two years.
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ZEHRTORETURN
TO FAIRFIELD
CONGRESSMAN KENNEDY SENDS
WORD THAT PRISONER OF
WAR WILL COME HOME.

Fairfield. Jan. 31.-Fairield and jet
ferson county people are delighted
over the news received Tuesday from
Congressman c. A. Kennedy to the et-
feet that Jacob Zehr, former Je1er-
son county man who has been held a
prisoner of war on the Isle of Man, IS
soon to be released and Will come a'
once 10 this county.
Zehr appealed to the Fairfield city
clerk, Wilson r. Helm, only rev
weeks ago to send him papers showing
his citizenship that he may be released
and several Fairfield and JeHerson
county friends at once took up the mat
ter and secured affidavits, sending them
to Congressman Kennedy. Mr.. Ken
nedy was only too pleased to give the
matter prompt attention and the 1oi'
lowing letter from Secretary OF State
Lansing speaks for itself:
Duplicate No. 1892.
London, England.
January 10, 1917.
The Honorable,
The Secretary Of State.
Washington, U. S. A.
Sir:
have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt Of your instruction NO. 4bl5
of December 29, 1916. Gale No. BAL. III
= s2) with regard to the case Of Jacob
Zehr. and to say that I have written
to Zehr on the points raised by the
department insofar as these inquiries
are not covered by the information
contained in my dispatch No. 44O3 of
August 1, 1916, relative to Jacob Zehr,
to which the department replied in an
instruction No 4207 of September 80.
1916 (ale No 100 z 34) to which I beg
leave to refer.
In writing to Zehr am also enquir-
ing whether he has funds available
for his return to the United States In
event of his release from internment.
Should he prove to be without funds
shall inform the department by tele-
graph, in order that enquiry may be
made of the Honorable G. A.. Kennedy,
who is interested in the case, as to
whether Zehr's friends are prepared
to advance money for his journey to
the United States.
have the honor to be
Sir.
Your obedient servant.
Walter Hines Page
Zehr's relatives and friends here are
anxiously awaiting word from him as
to when he will reach America and
will be glad to welcome him home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02
MAY GET SUGAR FACTORY.

Algona, Jan. 31.--Algona may get
a sugar factory In fact the prospect
seems quite favorable. A certain acre,
age is required. and it is claimed tina.
near Algona all but 200 acres OF the
required total has been signed IN
The work is hard. but it is fairly IRE
munerative.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02

DR.. ShallenberRer is an eminenty successful
Specialist In the treatrne mt OF Chronic Diseases.
He has a lonR-established reputation. resulting
from his large practice and extensive hospital
experience. which have made him so proficient
that he can name and locate your disease in a
few minutes He has successfully treated many
Of the most difficult cases of Chronic Diseases
Of men and women. That is why his reputation
mas spread. why he has continued his visits
ear after year. while other doctors have made
few visits and stopped.
DR.. Shallenberger treats Diseases OF the Eye,
,ar. Nose Throat, Lungs Heart Blood. Skin.
Serves. Liver, Stomach. lntestines. Kidneys and
! bladder. Consumption In an early stage, Ca
;arrh. Ringing in Ears and Deafness, Paralysis.
Neuralgia. Epilepsy. Sick Headache. Goitre.
Eczema. Scrofula. Appendicitis. Gravel. Rheu-
n1atism OF joints and muscles. Also treats
diseases of women scientifically.
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Fissurc. Fistula and other rectal diseases
treated without surgical operation.
Surffeal Cases md 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;
iifeess. easily fat:Eued distrustfu and without
confidence in yourself? Have you sunken. red
or blurred eyes: pimples on your face: weak
back, or deposit in urine!
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Cases OF long standing especially desired.
Wrong treatment and incorrect diagnosis have
often resulted in the worst affections Varicocee
Hydrocee. Blood Poison, Syphilis. Unna tural
Discharges, Weakness, Emissions. Debility,
Nervousness, Dizziness, and Defective Memory.
which ruin body and mind II is highly inpor-
tant you obtain the services of n physician who
has established a good reputation for treating
these diseases.
Dr. Shallenberger has made years of study
of Private Diseases of men and women. He
knows and uses the most scientific methods of
treating them Hundreds OF women suffer
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. Spec
ialist who has made lifetime study OF such
diseases Is certainly prepared to Civ you the
best results, and il you sick. you need scicn-
tihc treatment.
DR.. Shallenberser spares no effort to cure his
patients. He knows that good results mean
much to him as 10 the patient. Most of his new
patients come through the recommendation of
others whom he has treated.
Cons ultation and Examination Free and
Confidential.
Address letters to
DIR. J. +. SHALLENBERGER
S66 lakewood Blvd. CHICAGO, ILL.
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Diseases Of Women.

Diseases Of Women.
treat great many women for
their ailments and cure many cases
where it is said surgical operation is
the only method Healing. soothing
methods are better in many cases than
| radical means.
Catarrn of nose, throat. bronchial
| troubles treated by methods that re-.
move the obstruction from nose and
throat. Diseases of the stomach and
bowels cured by electrical massagp
and vibration.
Rheumatism is treated by electro.
thermol baths which start the circ,,
lation and eliminates the cause OF the
disease.
Varlcocele or false rupture. This
resembles rupture but Is an enlarge.
ment OF the veins. causes pain in back
and becomes larger in standing Over
200 cases cured.
Hydrocele water In oack) resepI,
bles rupture, cured without ka'fe
operation.
Private blood and skin diseases
edred and patient so afflicted should
hare the best treatment obtainable.
I have been located in Ottumva
twenty years. Call for further refer.
ence
DR.. J. c. B0NHAM
EIks Block. ottumwa, Iowa.
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CASE STILL ON.

The $3.50 damage suit Of Frank Me
meyer VS.. the c. M. & st. P. r. r. Co.
and others is still on in district court
this afternoon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02
Your obedient servant,

Walter Hines Page.
Zehr's relatives and friends here are
anxiously awaiting word from him as
to when he will reach America and
will be glad to welcome him home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-02

Chronic diseases
Of all kinds, are
treated and cur.
ed by modern
methods. EIcc.
tricity and me.
chanical means
are used in many
cures.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
HOUSE CONTROL
STILL QUESTION
Group Fails to
Decide on CourSe-Are
to Meet Later.

WASHINGTON, March 13.-De-
spite many conferences among lead
ers and animated discussions of
many proposals for working out
democratic, republican. or bi-parti-
son control Of the incoming house
of representatives. there are few
signs that the plans Of either of the
big parties or of the little group of
independents will take definite form
until within few days OF the meet
ing of the special session on April
16.
Most of the members have left the
capital with the impression that the
lines for the organization fight can
not be drawn even so much as a
month in advance. because OF the
shifting of strength due TO deaths
and the uncertainties surrounding
plans for special elections to fill the
vacancies Republican Leader Mann,
who Will be his party's candidate
for speaker. departed Monday night
after announcing that he would not
favor any trading for republican
control and predicting that bi-par-
tisan organization was mot improb-
able"
The huctuating standings Of the
parties presented Monday night the
prospect that the democrats will
have 215 votes and the republicans.
PA. when the special session con-
venes 1t will require 21S TO elect a
speaker. The five so-Called indepen-
dents holding the balance of power
have been unable so far 20 agree on
a concerted course, but they will
meet again just before the begin
ming of the session. In order TO
keep their strength up 90 215, the
democrats Will have TO elect a dem
ocrat in the 18th New York district
where a special election is to be held
April u. TO choose a successor to the
late Rep. Conry. IL generally is con-
coded. however. that the strong
Tammany element there will have
no difficulty in returning a demo-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
GERARD LEAVES KEY
WEST FOR WASHINGTON
Only Statement Made il That He
viii Not he MayOraIty
Candidate.

KEY WEST, Fla, March 10
James W. Gerard. former American
ambassador to Germany, reached
here late Monday from Havana and
after a brief rest took a train for
Washington.
The former ambassador was ac-
companied by his wife and party
OF about 40 Americans from Ger
many. He seemed 10 be in the best
OF spirits and held an informal re-
ception 10 citizens who crowded the
railroad station TO see him depart.
Mr.. Gerard expressed much in
terest in the international situation
resulting from Zimmerman note
and eagerly accepted copies OF
newsps pers containing dispatches
regarding it. Asked for a statement
on the subject, ne replied that he
had been silent for 1000 miles and
would continue so until reaching
Washington"
AS far as is known. the only state
ment he made Monday regarding
his plans was one 10 the effect that
he would not accept the candidacy
for mayor of New York II that
should be offered him. That state
ment was elected by correspondents
on board the steamer Gov Cobb,
which brought the former ambassa-
dor and his party from Havana
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
REQUESTS REMOVAL OF
INTERNED GERMAN SHIPS
Mayor Smith of Philadelphia Tells
Daniels That Crew is
Menace TO City.

WASHINGTON, March 13.-FOr
NAL request for the removal from
the League Island navy yard of the
interned German commerce raider
Prinz Eitel Friedrich and KrOn
Prinz Wilhelm or the 700 men COM
prising their crews was made per
sonally TO Sec'y Daniels Monday by
Mayor Smith of Philadelphia on the
ground that they constitute a
menace 10 the safety of the city.
The mayor was told that transfer
Of the German crews alreG dy was
under consideration and that a suit
able place for them was being
sought. He also was assured that
every precaution was being taken
by the authorities to guard against
the possibility OF any distul bance
by the German sailors and that they
were under constant surveillance by
the navy yard authorities.
No official report of the arrest on
charges of smuggling of some OF
the Germans has reached the de-
partment Officials said they had
heard informally, however. that sew
eral arrests had been made and that
rumors were current in Philadelphia
that high explosives were being Sc
cretly taken aboard the ship.
Ii has been suggested that the in
termed crews be sent TO some inland
army barracks. but none has been
found available.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13

Diseases OF the Rectum Only.
Or. Eisenbeiss. 613 J. NJ. :. bldg.
ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
lS<N|IER~<s 10 n19L

cratic majority. The hopes OF repub-
iicans that a republican might be
elected in New Hampshire TO sue
coed the late Rep. Sulloway, bring
ing the republican total up to 215.
disappeared Monday when il was
discovered the state statutes would
not permit an election before April
16.
During the day Rep. Mann tele-
graphed the governors Of New York
and New Hampshire urging that
special elections in the Conry and
Sulloway districts be called as quick
ly as possible When he left Monday
night the republican leader said he
was going 10 take a good rest, but
would be back in ample time for
elect me speaker"
The house organization. said
Mr.. Mann. ''is not a matter OF trad
ing. It should not be a case Of
figuring on some partisan advan-
tage. I do not purpose to have it
said. if I can prevent it, that the re-
publicans have adopted anything in
nature of sharp practice in order to
elect me speaker.
Mr. Mann said that il was posi-
BILE. though altogether improbable,
that congress might end it's extra
session in two weeks. Speaker Clark
said Monday night, however. that he
thought the chances favored a ses-
sion OF about six weeks. and was
convinced that the stay of congress
would be either short or very long.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
BaniSheS
Nervousness
Puts Vigor and Ambition Into
Rundown, Tired Out
People

II you feel tired out. out OF sorts.
respondent. mentally or physically
depressed. and lack the desire 10 ac-
complish things. get a so cent box
OF Wendells Ambition Pills al Wet
ticks Cut Rate Medicine store today
and your troubles will be over
IL you drink too much. smoke too
much, OF are nervous because OF
overwork Of any kind. WendelFs
Ambition Pills will make YOU feel
better IN three days OF money back
from Wettick's Cut Rate Medicine
Store on the first box purchased.
For all affections Of the nervous
system. constipation. loss o. appetite,
lack OF confidence. trembling. kid
ney or liver complaints, sleepless-
ness, exhausted vitality or weakness
or any kind get a box Of WendelIs
Ambition Pills to-day on the money
back plan. Mail orders filled.
charges prepaid. by the Wendell
Pharmacal Company. Inc. syracuse.
~. Y.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
ASKS $924,0O0 DAMAGES
Importer Files Suit Against East
man Kodak Co.

?NEW YORK. March 13.-Suit for
treble damages amounting 10 1924
600 was begun under the Sherman
law in the federal district court here
Monday against the Eastman Kodak
companies of New York and New
Jersey and the officers OF the con-
Germs. by Gustave Q. Gennert. an
importer Of Photographic supplies.
The complaint alleges that since
1902 the defendants have been en-
forcing a rebate agreement so as 10
suppress competition and restrain
and monopolize commerce in photo
graphic supplies Gennert charged
that his business virtually had been
ruined as a result OF "the unfair and
wrongful means complained Of"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
LOANS on FARM LANDS.

Loans bearing interest at the low
rate of > per cent will be made by us
on good productive farms which
meet with our requirements. II you
expect 10 borrow money soon. ar
rangements should be made without
delay SO that YOU may take advan-
tage OF this offer.
All loans Will be made for "a term
OF five years. with the privilege OF
paying the principal, or any part
thereof. in even hundreds Of dollars
at any interest paying date.
Further details can be secured by
a letter or we shall be pleased 10
have YOU call at our office.
THE STRAUSS BROTHERS co.
Adv. Ligonier, Ind,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13

been declared, the soldiers are rul-
ing the city with a strong hand. No
crowds are permitted TO gather near
the devastated section and only per
sons with passes signed by Mai. Will
lam p. Carpenter who took com
mand Of the troops are permitted
i'm the district and they must keep
in the streets ana on the move. Per
sons were not allowed 10 leave the
streets unless accompanied by a sol
der.
The militia company from Terre
Haute was expected here Monday
night 10 relieve some Of the soldiers
who have been on continuous duty
since their arrival Sunday night The
company was ordered out Monday
afternoon by Adjt. Gen. Harry 3.
Smith OF the Indiana national guard.
on recommendation of Mai. p. A
Davis. who is here representing the
adjutant general.
Many of the less seriously damag-
ed homes, which were deserted Sun
day night, had been repaired tenn
pOrarily and were occupied not only
by their former tenants, but in
some cases they were being shared
with those more severely dealt with
by the twister
Reports from the hospitals Mon
day evening were that the injured
were getting along very we'll and the
belief was expressed that there would
be no more deaths.
The city was thronged with
visitors all day and into the night
They began arriving shortly after
daylight and came streaming into
the city from all directions in all
sorts of vehicles. steam roads. inter
urban cars, automobiles. wagons.
buggies and some on foot. The larger
part OF the crowd came out of idle
curiosity, but many came to give
what aid they could and to grieve
with their friends and relatives.
DR.. w. T. Fugate, local health Of
ficer. conferred with Or. J. y. Hurry.
secretary of the state board of
health Monday. He said he did not
believe there would be any serious
outbreak of disease. although many
suffered from exposure. which was
intensified by the lowering tempera-
ture Monday night. He announced
that DR.. Hurry stated that the state
health authorities stood ready to
aid the city in any way they posi-
bly, could.
No change in the property loss,
which was estimated at 100000
Sunday night had been made Mon
day night.
Tested Garden Seed i'm bulk.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-03-13
RECOVERY is EXPECTED
William Clayton Improving After
Being Shot by Italian.

SAN DIEGO, Calf. March 10
Hope for the recovery Of William
Clayton, directing head OF the
Spreckels companies here, who was
shot Monday by Lorenzo Bellomo. a
young Italian, was expressed by his
physicians Monday night Clayton
was said 10 be conscious and resting
easily.
Bellomo is being held in Jail
After his voluntary surrender TO a
policeman, he said he had watched
for hall an hour near ClaytOn's au-
tomobile. waiting for his intended
victim TO appear. Two shots were
fired. only one taking effect, the
bullet entering the abdomen.