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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-11
RUNDOWN WOMAN
Made Strong By Our Vinol

Fort Edward, y. Y.--"I was in a run.
down, nervous and weak condition, 20 I
could not do tho homework for my little
family OF three. had taken cod liver
oil cmulsions and other remedies with
out benefit. 4 friend told me about
Vinol. tried IL and II soon built up my
strength and made ne well woman ~
I now do an Of my houscwork."-Mrs.
ELE8 GLIDEr
we guarantee Ninol 90 restore
strength . N p rundown, weak
and dcbil.4t.. conditions.
OWENS & MILLER. Druggists,
Shepherdstown. W. Va.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-11
BECAUSE,

A household remedy IN America for y
yeaB-Dr. Thomas Eclectic OIL. For
culs. sprsins, burns, sc8lds, bruises. sc
and SOC. Al III drug stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-01-11

PosuEay hseAanfes effsrs no prezisn,ss
Sa~s neg fsfa IA "efa55fae offers." ard
snpgozs no solicitors fe secure sstssriefisns
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
OFFER WORK PLAN
Railroad Men Suggest Substitute For
Bill Being Advocated in Wilson's
Program.

Washington. D. c., Jan. 19.-W. G.
Lee. head of the trainmen's brother
hood. today presented a substitute
plan for President Wilson's railway
labor legislation to the house COM
merce committee.
A board of eight, equally divided be-
tween railway workers and operating
officials, appointed by the president,
would solve all the present difficulties
over working conditions: would com.
mand unqualified support Of the four
brotherhoods, and despite the fact that
it would be evenly divided he predict.
ed there would be no deadlock.
Lee appeared primarily to oppose
the Adamson bill to compel ninety
days notice of a strike or lockout.
Let the president create, so as to
take it out of politics" Mr.. Lee said,
"a board of eight members for hand
ling this work. four practical railroad
workers. such as conductors, brake
men. trainmen or engineers, and four
practical operating officers.
"There would be few deadlocks on
such board. despite the fact that it
was evenly divided. Men who know
their subject as these men should
would seldom be without majority.
Under such q plan both sides would
get Justice and there would be no ne.
cessity for the Adamson bill now be.
fore you or any other legislation re
lating to hours or wages
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
ALDERMAN BUSTED
Davenport City Council Finds One Of
Members Guilty of Matching
Graft Scheme.

Davenport, Jan. 19.-Davenport's
graft scandal, in which it was said that
an attempt was made to defraud the
city of $1,000 in connection with the
purchase of building for municipal
purposes, resulted yesterday in the
ousting of Alderman G. J. Proestler
from the city council
William Moeller, another alderman
on trial, was convicted of charges, but
was not unseated. One vote was lack
ing to make the necessary twothirds
for expulsion.
The case attracted wide attention
recently through the suicide OF Oscar
Susemihl, real estate agent. He left
note, written shortly before death, in
which he charged Aldermen Proestler
and Moe1ler with being the main insti-
gators of plot to rob the city Alder
man Raben later testified he had been
offered $50 for his vote on the ordin-
ance to consummate the scheme
Davenport is now engaged in an
anti-graft crusade. Various depart
ments of the city government are I'M
der Investigation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23

err Iowa organization. For why are we
here today and how much is Colonel
French and Messrs McNider, Deems.
Bolton and the rest Of these men, 80.
ing to get out Of this?
1t is pertinent question and the
answer to it brings you into contact
with a most splendid vision and an
ideal worthy of your serious consider
alton.
No member or oficer of this associa.
ton, other than the secretary, Mr..
Clum, receives one cent of compensa-
ton. All Of them devote their time
freely without compensation and in ad-
dition, pay their annual dues and their
own expenses connected with this
work
What then is behind all of this &C.
tivity?
Just the one fixed idea - the one
sincere and solemn motive = the at
tainment of greater and better Iowa.
A greater Iowa commercially = and
a better Iowa socially and intellectual
ly - both taken together meaning,
simply, higher state of civilization.
Until but a short time ago it was
thought that sentiment in man was
unmanly. To be men we must be
strong fearless. unsentimental and sell
fish and to have spent time and money
freely - like these men have = on a
subject such as this Greater Iowa
movement one would have been
certain of an Interior motive behind
the idea and the absence Of direct ben
eft to the advocates could not have
been understood or explained.
But times have changed - the mind
of man is now capable of understand
ing unselfish devotion to the cause OF
human advancement The proof Of
this lies in the fact that we are here
today representative Of nearly two
hundred patriots in this state who are
putting up their money unselfishly and
who are giving Of their time literally
in order that you and your children
may benefit equally with themselves
and their children.
There are many things to be done.
Turn over in your minds, II you please
all Of those things which would make
for our advancement, enlightenment
and general welfare.
Good roads - improved farm meth.
DDS and better live stock - additional
factories more and better paid EN-.
nloyes - better educated children -
relations established direct
with the great consumers of our char.
acter of good the world over - but
above all. the constant effort to instill
into the minds of our men, women and
children the sentimental and unselfish
side of this great subject - love OF
our state - a pride in our state = and
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23

desire to do all things possible to
help in the advancement OF our state
and her peoples
That's why we are here today
Speed in these matters is desirable and
ization that this subject was SO potent
for good that it must be presented as
completely as possible in every part
of the state.
These things must be done They
can be done. They will be done. And
we ask you to Join with us, giving
little of your time little Of your
money and all of your influence, SO
that we can build in truth for our chill.
dren greater and better Iowa.
Personnel Of Party.
Col. G. Watson French, George M.
Bechtol, H. G. Roberts, Secretary
Woodwork Clum and A. w. Arnold,
field secretary. all of Davenport: J. F.
Deems. w. F. Mcfarland, George G.
Higbee and Lyman Edwards of Bur.
lington: C. D. Cass and H. B. Plumb Of
Waterloo. Ralph Bolton of Des Moines.
Senator w. B. Seeley of Mt. Pleasant.
Eugene Ryan of Dubuque. C. G. Saund.
ers of Council Bluffs and C. H. McNid.
er or Mason CITY. -
In his private car attached to the
special was F. H. Ustick, general SUI
perintendent of the Iowa district of
the Burlington, and NJ. NJ. Reno, divi.
sion passenger agent; H. A. Pence,
division freight agent: w. D. Eaton.
general counsel for the Iowa district.
and N. C. Allen, division superintend'
ent at Creston. All Of these Joined the
special at Council Bluffs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
TO DISREGARD NEu1RALs.

London, Jan. ia demand that
neutral interests shall not be allowed
to interfere with Germany's struggle
for victory was made at the opening
Of the Prussian diet yesterday by Herr
Friedberg, leader Of the national lib
eral party, according to an Amsterdam
dispatch to Reuters. Herr Friedberg
was one Of a number of speakers who
urged a vigorous prosecution of the
war and increased submarine activity.
He said:
Eve must impress upon every neu.
trail that he must not lay stress on his
own interests where for us it is fight
for existence. Such interests must not
prevent us from gaining a peace that
will satisfy German aspirations and
safeguard the world from new and sim
liar catastrophies.
Paul Breitenbach. Prussian minister
Of public works, who made speech
along similar lines, said:
"The gigantic events Of the war nee
essarily affect state machinery. The
government and parliament must come
to an understanding and a settlement
but there can be no question that the
entire state ma chinery needs a funda-
mental change. We demand that ev.
erybody does his utmost for the fulfill.
ment of his duty in order to help our
armies to victory"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
WEST POINT.

Mr.. Christina Carsten of Fort Mad
ison was the guest Of friends here on
Tuesday
WIN. swinderman formerly a rural
mail carrier out Of West Point has re-
eofved the appointment as carrier at
Argyle. The family are moving to that
place this week.
Nrs. Dolly Grimm Of Cushing. Okla.
and sister Miss Laura Conley Of West
Point are guests Of friends >at West
burlington.
Mr., Peter Kern and children 'of Ft.
Madison visited Wednesday at the
homo Of her aunt Mrs. Martha Will
]iams.
Mr.. Mayme Brown and baby Of
Texas who have been visiting at the
Al Sheets home have gone to Kansas
a CITY for visit.
"a Mrs. r. A. Gardner Of TT. Madison
Shent Thursday and Friday here with
frA.nds.
an over Sunday visitor with his parents
here.
The Ladies' Aid society was pleas
antly entertained at the home Of Mrs.
Chris. Ellenberger Friday afternoon
Refreshments were served. Mrs. r. A.
Gardner Of FIT. Madison was an out Of
town guest.
George Mcneil Of near Denmark has
leased the Theo. BerStnolu pace SCUM
Of town and with his family will move
there March l. Mrs. Bergthold and
daughters move to town.
Mohawk camp $3.50 NJ. w. A. install
ed their newly elected officers Thursday
evening. The following officers were
installed: Counsel, c. f. Fichtenkort;
past consul. Fred Metzger; advisor
Harold Meyers banker. William Will
son: clerk. Ray Hall: manager three
wears. William F.. Eichhorn manager
two years, Henry Metzger: one year, Fl.
H. Meyers.
Dan Bonneville who has been attend
,,nr Highland Park college returned
home Monday. i'll with pneumonia. At
present he is much better
Miss Mabel Felt OF Parsons college is
1t home this week on account of i'll
ness.
Mrs. Henry Rotridge and children OF
Ri1wells, Texas. have returned to st.
paul and will make their home there.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
RUSS ELL.

Montague May and Miss Nina Sar-
penter were married at the home Of her
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Granville Carpsr-'
ter They will go to housekeeping on
farm near Russell.
Geo. Blanchard has returned home
from Chicago where he had accom-
panied consignment of stock.
Mrs. N. H. Ewald died at her home
southwest Of town Tuesday evening.
Funeral was held in the Methodist
The gospel team held their annual
supper in the Baptist church parlors
Tuesday evening. :.
Mrs. P. A. Tinkham of Randolph who
has been visiting at the Homer JEFF
fries home has returned to Randolph.
Arthur Pyle has purcahesd the Bap-
fist manse, having sold his property to
G. L. Drake.
The fire company was called out on
Wednesday to extinguish a blaze start
ed on the roof Of Joe Lomley's house
caused by a chimney burning out Very
little damage was done.
Miss Ethel Anderson Of Woodburn,
Iowa is in Russell visiting friends.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
have increased, and urged giving i'm
attention to this condition.
French Makes Talk.

Colonel G. Watson French, Presi.
dent of the Greater Iowa association,
spoke as follows:
Nature has done much for Iowa;
man has done but little. The tremen-
dous prosperity to which we have at
tanned in Iowa today is due much
more to the natural richness OF our
soil than to the energy, ingenuity or
resourcefulness of our people.
The time has come now when the
men and the women of Iowa should
endeavor to materially increase this
prosperity through their own concert
ed efforts We are proud of our an
nual dairy production in Iowa which
amounts to $100,000,000 year and Of
our annual egg production which is
valued at $22,000000 year-but
these figures can be greatly increased.
There are hundreds and hundreds
of cows in Iowa today producing r.
900 pounds of milk and any number
of hens producing $50 eggs. If We
could bring our average milk produc-
ton up to 10000 pounds it would mean
our dairy production would bring us
$500, 100000 a year instead of $780,
100000: if we only increased it to
S,O00-the average production in Hol-
land-it would mean $20O,O00,O00 per
.annum. If We could increase our egg
production to $50 it would mean $685.
100000 a year instead of $22,000.000.
Another thing; we must provide a
common ground in Iowa upon which
our urban and rural population may
fraternize and work to their mutual
advantage. There has been too much
prejudice in the country against the
cities and towns.
We must have more confidence in
business, and we in Iowa, particular
ly. must evidence more sincere in
terest in industrial development. Our
manufactures produce s400,000.000 a
year in Iowa, and yet. every now and
then We, through vicious legislation,
make their business more hazardous.
We must be fair toward all honest
business, whether it be for the produc-
ton of hogs or shoes or railroads.
Tells Of object Of Trip.
Geo. NJ. Bechtol Of Davenport, made
the following remarks on the object Of
the visit:
There is just one thing concerning
this trip that | want to talk to you
about Behind all of this activity OF
the Greater Iowa association is an i'm.
polling force of very large conse-
auence. A vital force - which has al
ready accomplished great good in this
state. and which is now gathering such
impetus that 1t will be the most potent
factor ever organized in any common
wealth in the interest of advanced civ.
ilization.
1t is with reference to this force
that ] desire to speak. Human kind
acts, as a rule. with personally selfish
ideas in mind Organizations are
formed and men become members be-
cause they hope to directly and quick
ly profit thereby.
Usually the profit in view is direct
and quick financial gain. Sometimes
1t is social prestige or personal en-
joyment. But nearly always the action
is taken by the individual when some
sort Of immediate compensation is to
be derived.
Contrast this, if you please. with the
motives that are moving in this Great
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
MANY HUNTING FOXES

Eddyville, Jan. 20-Fox hunting is
getting to be quite a sport in this sec
ton this winter, three being killed this
week. Two were captured by Billy
Orr and Frank ellis, few miles west
Of town, and one by Mike Evans and
Will Lynch a short distance southeast.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
Announcement

Heretofore it has always been custom to hold
clearing sale twice year, in August and in January,
and during these sales reduce clothing at from Is per
cent to 33 per cent.
decided
public
discount of rs 80
a
lower maintain of the
For example = suit which always sold at $40
would sell during clearance sale at $14.85 $515
less than regular Now propose to sell you this same
grade suit Notwithstanding the advance of woolens,
at $17.OO.
the who has been
in
with their approval.
in dongs only have
Thanking you for your past patronage, which has
made it possible for to be recognized Ottumwas
best and most reliable clothing store
Yours for better service,
Observation-Disclosures
ANDERSON BROS
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
TO ANSWER ALLIES
WITH THE SWORD
GERMAN PAPERS COMMENT UPON
BALFoUR's RECENT NOTE TO
UNITED STATES.

Amsterdam (Via London) Jan. 10
The Cologne Gazette commenting on
the note of Arthur Balfour, British
secretary of foreign affairs says:
"The note is classification of his
tory apparently aimed to wipe out the
bad impression made in large circles
of Americans and neutrals by the en-
tente's rude reply to President Wilson.
Naturally Balfour suppressed the fact
that England possesses world empire
which certainly was not brought to-
gether by peaceful means. He sup.
presses the fact that d ring was drawn
around Germany which was designed
to exclude us as far as possible from
the distribution of colonial territory
still to be disposed Of. He invents for
this purpose story of Germany's lust
for world empire without giving the
least proof of his charges.
1--WE now know exactly the aims of
the entente and our answer will be
deeds. We do not want peace such
as they offer, not even by neutral medi-
alton. We ourselves will secure such
a peace. Our sword will prove strong
er than their lies"
The Cologne Volks Zeitung says:
"Our reply to English arrogance dis
tortions and menaces must be the
sword and torpedo. Then the British
will abandon writing notes and the
world will be freed from the covetous
tyrant who has too long been allowed
to stretch his arms around the earth
and who for centuries has not shrunk
from wicked and inhuman means to
satisfy his lust for power and expan-
sion."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
B0OSTERSGOME
EARLY TODAY IN
A SPECIAL TRAIN
Greater Iowa Association
Officers and Live Wires
Guests of OttumWa
MEMBERS
ARE BEING SOUGHT

Eight new charter members
were added to the two already re-
siding in ottumwa as a result Of
the visit Of the boosters for the
Greater Iowa association here to.
day. Two more prospects are ex-
pected to be added to these max.
Ing ottumwa ten and probably
twelve charter members in the az
ISOLATION.
Ottumwans joining the party
here were r. w. Simmons, c. S.
Harper, F. A. Ninocks, c. A. Well
man, N. 8. HutchIson and Tom
Lockman Of Abba. m. F. MaeLar-
en-, superInten dent Of the 6urlinq-
ton division at Burlington, also
Travelled with the party from here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
RECEIVES METAL SIGNS.

Bloomfield, Jan. 90. DR.. H. c.
Young. representative of the Daniel
Boone Trail for Davis county, has re-
ceived the metal signs for the portion
of the highway which runs through
that county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-23
ELDER GARTER MARRIED

Mt. AYR. Jan. Colder Frank T..
Carter, pastor of the Church of Christ
of this city, and Miss Lavar Bolon of
Humeston. were united in marriage
at the home of Rev. w. c. Cole in
Des Moines. Rev. Cole was formerly
pastor of the Christian church in Os-
ceOla.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-10
TERMS OF COURT.

State Of Louisiana. 24th Judicial
District. Parish Of West FeuCiaHa
II is ordered that tbc terms Of court
for The 18th Judicial District ot Louis
lana, be- hxcd as follows
Fer the Parish Of East Fellclana
The terms shall begin ou the ist Mon
DAYS Of January March. May Suptem
her and November. The regular jury
terms To begin on the arst Mondays Of
March and September
For tha farhh Of West FelIciana
The terms shall begin on the FIRST
Mondays of February. AprIl June.
October and December. the regular
mry terms to hogiu on The first Mon
days Of April aud October
u is further ordered thst this order
b. spread upon the minutes of Court
be published according To- Law and take
effect from aud after the FIRST day Of
MAJ. 1917
rhps done AZ chambers this 10th
day Of January. 1917
CHARLES kiLBOuRNE.
Judge gath judicial District
i1led 10Th day q January 1917
E $. MUSE. Clerk
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-10
THE MODERN FOWL Is
ARTIFICIAL PRODUCT

The modern EoWI is aH artificial
product and bears very little rcscm
blance to It's ancestors 81 the jungle 90
says \ + Rolf. Poultry Specialist Live
Stock Extension Service, l.. = & Its
development is the result Of the care
and attention II has received from the
hand Of man The original fowl was
compelled Ia cover a side area In
search uf tbs elusive dinner which
Ugs.sled mainly of worms and insects.
and found it necessary 10 roost high
among the branches Of trees in order
tu be safe from ts enemies
Win improved food and shelter
PROV died however. lhere came DE-
cided change Ia It's habits and develop.
mrui Thus, combined with systematic
breeding have caused a remarkable
change from the original type. The
jungle fovl weighed fram tNo Co two
aud oHr-ha4 pounds and produced from
10 to - eggs year. While the modern
bird weighs from TO Il pounds aud
produces from l50 to go eggs a year
in order to- maigtaH these very
desirable qualities Of weight and egg
production We must continue 90 use
a.. .Ft.s-ssI Ft.tIaIa al F...,4..,.r La..s.t,..
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-10
pARTITinN SALE

state of Louisiana. Parish OF West
Fcliciana, 24th judicial District
Court Charles Weydcft, 81 ais
vs No sl5. John q fempoi ct als
Ry virtue OF . Commission To the
sheriff directed by the Hon the gath
judicial District Court TIA the above
entitled aHd numbered cause. | viii
OFFER for sale 10 the highest bidder at
ia" front door ot the Court House tn
the IoRn Of 81 FrancisYiIic. la. at the
hour 81 II o'clock a. M.
Saturday March 3. 1917,
the following property 80 wit
First Lots Numbers -Four "a. Five
80. Sis 81. Seven a. and Eight Isl In
square Number Twenty Seven t27l In
the town Of - F'raneisYille. Louisiana.
with al the buildings and improve.
ments thereon
Second Lots Numbers One a.. Two
a.. Three ia. -Four 90. and Five 81
IA the North Range Of Lots IN the town
Of ST FraHCisyille, Louisiana. with all
the buildings and improvements there
on. less a portion Of said lots measuf
ing One Hundred and FortyGye Feet
on Ferdinand Street by a depth Of one
Hundred and Five Feet, sold by Henry
Tempel 10 Mrs NJ G. Forester
Third \ certain piece or parcel Of
land kuowa as the pugh Place. con,
tanning Twenty Seven afpents. more
OF less. in the rear Of and 10 The North.
east Of the above described lots, being
the same property acquired hy Henry
Tempnt from John Pugh
Fourth All those certain lots at
ground situated In Square Number
Z e rnts Eight 1851. Twenty One talI,
Twenty 2ol, Thirteen (l3I and Twelve
12l. enclosed hy and embraced la q
certain wire fence running from the
rear uf The residence uf the late Henry
frmpol to o. near the bluH hills In the
rear al the Pythtan Hall and having as
IS Northern boundary the Corporation
Limits or line Of John " Lcakeg prop
eftY and Its Eastern boundary the puEh
Place above described except the town
streets therein contained ait In the
town OF 81 Fraucisylle. La
Terms aG Sale Cash, prev ded prop.
erty brings two,thirds Of the appraise.
mtnt ! II CLACk. Sheriff
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-10

purposes of said act II the Legislature
~ Louisiana.
This ordinance shall &C. sufa effect i'm.
ufvtlatel4 uH ts passage and approval.
TG's ordinance passed Hud appguk cd ofI
this the lUih Hgt II January tat7
e. + HOWELL President
Attest C. e TupHAEN. tlsIk
That al the foregoing ordinances mum
heted sH - aud ~. has ing been tulE read
aHd understood and upon vote taken the
same we're unan m"usls passed and adept.
rd lF said governing hfsilH
IL utiasHs whereof the members If tHs,
Bt4tep iury ~ the Parish ~ West F.ltor
aHH have hrFruui" sci their bands 81
- fHus4syt}lp gn this lbp 10th hAN of
l4uuaIN 1917.
f. e. = howell WarH (. President
= ~ e. KAUFMAN. Nad 7. I'ayau
sara
4 : rEAsSEAtsN. wars T. ~
FfHurtvyflie
= e. tttfH Ward z
4 IS e. HOWELL. Ward
= 1pttN = AtsTtS Ward F.
T. q tBH nGEots Ward 4
e II ~ ROW ward
9 NICK VI BARROW Ward
~ J = MAHfNAS. Nafd
III = L. LANEkGNE, Ward 10
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-10
cAITLE BRANDS.

NJ hTaad Is a spade Tbs public IL
warned aRa INST bualrg cattle with this
brand. thogt ntY consent
J T. MAGEARl.
an appreciate any Information lead
ing 10 the recovery ~ cattle branded \ 5
that usy have sIr1tsd from the pastures
near rlsitsuherF
y = rEnCY. Agent
rieltenbsrg, la
Ms cattle mark ls W " off hip and tag
ia ore ear tuliiD is warned not 90 put.
chase uf driH. ~ any cattle 80 marked
aug n TYR Lucy t. MATTHEWS
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1917-02-10

sh" "eo yoa believe that too mans
cooks spell the broth ,"
lie ies. altogether too many
Workers Statesman