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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29
The sYMIE.

1i.e stymie is under the ban The
American Amateur Coli association
has so ruled, and in the ruling there is
reflected the spirit Of America today.
The profiteer-stymie in the path of
the patriot-must go. He is the OBJ
ptacle to successful prosecution Of the
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29
FIRST AID CONTEST JUNE 2

Oskaloosa. May 2e-Saturday, June
2. is the date of the first aid contest
program at the fair grounds and Oska-
loosa will entertain a great crowd OF
mine workers and others. Word comes
from President John j. White of the
United Mine Workers that he has
made arrangements TO be in town On
that date.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29

President Wilson is anxious to muz-
xle the American press by means OF
censorship law, and is bending every
effort to force his measure through
congress despite the open opposition
in both houses. Such censorship as
Arstrias would do the United States
more harm than good.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29

We nominate A. H. Palmer, cashier
of the First State bank Of Tuskhoma,
Okla, for General Pershing's army.
front line. Mr.. Palmer took great
deal of the joy out of bank robbing yes
ter11ay when he killed three men who
were making away with the cash from
his institution If he has enlisted, per-
haps there win be no necessity for the
Nvaft
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29

With President Wilson receiving so
many wartime powers at the hands OF
congress, it seemed like the Ottumwa
council would vote one teeny little
privilege to the mayor But even the
president is having trouble getting
some of his measures over.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29

The victory of the Italians over the
Austrians marked the end OF their sec
ond year in the war. II Italy had as
many anniversaries as Boston has and
celebrated each one in similar fashion
the war would be ended and Berlin
would be the worlds spaghetti center
nv NOW
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29

One would think, after reading the
conditions named by the Sim Feiners
as the price of their participation in
the proposed allfreiand conference,
that they possessed lurking suspicion
that Engiand's government is not
ready to grant complete independence
to the emerald isle.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29

Why not permit monster delega-
ton to attend the Stockholm conven-
ton carrying one-way passports with
no return privilege? Still, Sweden
would have a casus belli then.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29

Anyway, if the censorship section
does become law. the newspapers
still will be privileged to print appeals
for the purchase Of liberty bonds.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29

What has become OF the folks who
were complaining because Italy's army
would not fight?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29

"Steel common" and its companion
stocks reflect considerable conf
dence in market circles. 1t is appar-
ent that the downward plunge which
the stock market took when America
entered the war has been more than
wiped out by the reaction which comes
from confidence that America will
win and that meanwhile BUSINESS will
continue uninterrupted
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29

pirates? Let the government reg
ulate the food situation and re-
frain from overtaxing the public,
and there will be practically no
limit to the sale Of government
bonds.
Similar opinions were expressed by
The Courier when the administration
adopted the pay-as-you-fight plan OF
conducting the present war. This is a
war for posterity even more than for
the present generation. 1t is war to
abolish war and to free the future OF
the possibility of recurrence of the
crisis which the United States is fac
ing so nobfy today.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-29

Have you joined the Wapello county
Red Cross. Some 5000 other people
have.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27

the first 10000 officers and want you
to take It upon yourselves as q duty to
see that every company Of our army has
It's marching tune. and that the men
learn to sing It You don't know how
much further men can march when
they sing. Any rousing air will do.
a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight
has a swing to It that will put ginger
and courage in the hearts Of men. Go
to It. Sing and fight"
Need Of Song Among Civilian Army.
The advice of General Bel might we'll
be followed by the citizon army at homo.
IN spite OF the fact that they are not
out on the battlefield. they are as ac-
lively engaged in the world struggle as
any soldier armed with q gun. They
too need the ginger ana cold courage
OF the men in the midst Of the battle.
This Is especially true Of the Amer
lean people. Unlike any other nation
they are not welded together by COM
mon lore or set If traditions. The pop
uletiou OF this country is q beteroGene>
Gus group. Hardly q corner Of the globe
exists which has not some representa-
tive of its people on our soil. The
language OF the country comes hard to
them. but the song Of its freedom comes
quick. Where they do not understand
the spoken word they are quick to awak
en- to the tune Of the country's anthem.
America means music to them. the
music that speaks OF independence won
and independence held sacred. II we ,re
to fight we should be quick to follow
the advice Of General Bell and mould
a closer spirit or Rational unity and
courage with the power Of song. Sing
and Flight" Tho words Of this able
commander might well be turned Into a
national sloan.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
"SINC|NG MEN ARE
FIGHTING MENU
General Boil In an Address to Net Al
Plattsburg Urges Them to
Stp1.

The power Of music has long been
extolled by people who have made that
field Of art their chosen work. What
Is Of unusual interest. however. is the
fact that an appreciation OF Its value as
builder Of strength and courage was
voiced by an officer in the army. al
the opening day Of the officers training
camp at Plattsburg. General Bell. one OF
the officers at the head Of the training
corps. made an address before the men
gathered there. emphasizing the serl-
BUSINESS of the work undertaken D,
them. During the course OF the taS
lie made the following statement:
a soldier mist think only OF his
,uty and must do it in way that al
who survive him vii be proud OF the
way he gave up his life. You Kno"
whom We arc going to fight German
soldiers sing while our army beats
hem at their own game. for singing
.acn are fighting men.
From you vii be selected part OF
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
THE THEATRES
"HIS BRIDAL NIGHT"

Laughs. catchy music. laughs. novelty
dances, laughs. pretty girls and more
laughs are the ingredients Of His Bird
al Night" In which Frederick V. Bowers
Is the star and which comes to the
Court FRIDAY. August 81, for an engage
ment Of two nights and Saturday mat
inee. Supporting Mr.. Bowers are the
Warren Sisters and the farce takes full
advantage Of their twin-like resemb-
lance and SKILL 1t Is scarcely neces-
sary to warn you that 1t tells Of youth
who has married one Of two bcguiling
twins and after the wedding Is puzzled
to know which. The comedy was writ
ten by Lawrence Rising and has been
revised by the expert Margaret Mayo
Mr.. Bowers is also responsible for the
music which is Of the whistling variety.
Alma Youlin. the prima donna Of the
company. has the most wonderful go
prano In. musical comedy and the BAL
ance OF the company cannot be cScelled.
And there Is a chorus that In beauty
rivals that Of Dillingham; orr Zeigfeld.
Seats so on sale Wednesday at a. m.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
JUST WHAT thin,
NERVOUS, RUNDOWN
PEOPLE NEED
pebuilds Flesh and Strength with Speed
That Is Amazing.

The great majority Of people suffering
today from excessive thinness anu p ood
deyelopment, while they cat three gooo
meals day. only manage 10 maintain
life and . portion Of the health ano
strength that should be theirs they
STAY Thin mainly hecau.a they are OF
highly strung. nervous dis ISs ON
nerves OH an edge most OF the time.
This need be no drawback. however. to
your putting OIL flesh IL YOU VIII hrst OF
NH correct the nervous disposition:
Famein Tablets with Gcnttan act FIRST
nm tho nerves and then by quickly cor
rectinE faulty digestion and increasing
the appetite lay the foundation stone or
the Increased weight that is sure TO fol-
low.
suits Of the Pamcin treatment arc as
;onishcd at It's rakd action.
Every druggist in America Is author
lied TO refund :he purchase price X a
rnw weeks steady use as directions ad-
wise fail to benefit you: Your druggist
or c. II. Griest & Co.. The Original Cut
Rate. 1l25 Market ST.. Wheeling, can
supply you.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
OF PLEASUEE"
STARTS AT COURT TODAY.

RUDE Bernstein's "Follies Of Pleas
ure", said to be one OF the biggest and
best burlesque attractions on the Am
erican circuit, starts an engagement Of
three days at the Court with a matinee
this afternoon.
Clyde Bates and other funny fellows,
including Tom McKenna and Larry Lar
rivee will amuse with many new and
original scenes Of fun-provoking stunts.
Violet Hilson is. soubrette OF much
talent and Mae Mills Is one Of the best
leading women IN burlesquee. The CON-
edy is divided into two acts called up
and Down Broadway and Hotel De-
Luxe" The singing and dancing en-
sembels arc particularly well staged
and the big chorus makes frequent ap-
pearances in many new and stunning cos
tunes. The vocal numbers include sew
eral Of the latest Broadway song hits
and the scenic and electrical equipment
IL in keeping with Bernstein's always
clever performances. The engagement
Is for three days with. ladies' matinee
every day
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
Personals and Briefs

Henry Clay Camp No. 1928. Modern
Woodmcn, Of Elm Grove, Will meet TO-
morrow evening.
The regular meeting of Elm Grove
lodge knights Of Pythfas Will be heio
this evening The degree team will
confer the degree Of esquire on
class.
Miss Louise Raabe Of Jacksonville,
Fla, is the guest Of Mrs. John Schcnk
Of Woodsdale.
George Rentsch Of Pleasant Valley.
has returned from a weeks business
trip to New York. on the business OF
the Geo. II. Shook company. with whom
he is affiliated.
The New Minister" the musical COM
edy, which created such hit IN the
pike section, will be rendered again In
the First NJ. F.. church Of Elm Grove
on Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Michaels have
returned from their honeymoon spent
In Pittsburgh.
Harry Kirby, Of Fulton. has returned
! home after spending several days in
Canton on business.
Robert Anderson Of Edgwood. has re-
turned home after being confined to the
Ohio Valley General hospital. for tho
past two weeks.
Mr., and Mrs. w. B. Woods and WILL
lam lrWln ana FHlillp VI ALcdtiCl
wood, will return this week from q
camping trip in Canada
Miss Bertha Stahl Of Edgwood. 10
| spending some time with relatives in
Moundsrille.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Terrell and Miss
Leotn Campbell. Of Elm Grove hre
spending a week at Mt. Lake park.
The Woodsdale Motor Car company
will receive a large shipment Of cars
this week
Armstead Mead. Of Huntington. IL the
guest Of John and Billy Handlan, Of
Leatherwood.
J. P. Stewart. of Elm Grove. is able
to be out, after an attack Of the grippe.
Miss Florence Kiger. Of Elf Grove.
has returned home, after spending some
time as the guest Of relatives In Duns-
ford. Pa.
Misses Annabellc and Jane Winters, of
Columbus. are guests Of relatives in
Elm Grove
Mr.. and Mrs. John Costello. Of Elm
Grove. left yesterday for Pittsburgh.
where they will spend several days.
Misses Alma and Anna Null. Of Elm
Grove. have returned home. after spend
Ing several days in Pittsburgh.
Mrs. Ada Bird. Of Williamstown, Is
the guest Of Mrs. William FIRTH Of Full
ton.
Mrs. r. H. Welsh. Of Fairmont, Is the
guest Of Miss Sophia Wright. Of High
land park.
Miss Beatrice Larry. Of Point Pleas
ant, is the guest Of relatives in Elm
Grove.
Bob and John Green Of Tradelphia,
have returned home. after spending sew
cral days in Huntington.
Charles Blum. OF Edgwood. has re-
turned home. after spending several
days In Pittsburgh.
Miss Carrie Bernard OF East Pales-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
MUSIC IN THE HOME

tional feeling Is really the propitious-
moment, to enlist the sympathies or the
nation in a movement which Will GER
tainly tend to develop our national pos
sibllttles Of musical expression. and Will
also serve to overcome, without chau-
vinisrn, those influences in our midst
which have certainly tended to retar7
our development and musical expires :
sion along national lines.
This proposed national conservatory
Of music, will. It is thought and hoped.
unity American muSica. interests and
aims, provide an authorized budy whose
Judgment Of musicians in every branch
Of the art will have definite weight
with the public at large. and will als'
serve to promote that confidence In and
recognition Of our artistic possibilities
which alone can beget national art.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
NATIONAL SCHOOL
OF: MUSIC PLANNED
H&S1nAld 90 xovsn HeAds COMMITTEES
TO Put Long Standing Project On
Practical Basis.

Amovement just launched by num-
Der OF representative American musi-
clans and composers may shortly give
to this country the long-hoped-for ma
tional conservatory Of music. At a
meeting held in New York recently. an
executive comieSee was appointed 20
nominate national committee in order
to inauEurate the permanent formation
of such an institution.
This committee OF which Reginald
&c Kovcn was appointed chairman. con-
Sists OF The following Americans prom
inent in various branches OF music: DIR.
Horaiio Parker. professor Of music at
Yale university: George W. Chadwick.
composer and al, Of the New Eng
land Conservatory OF music: Henry
Eadley. composer and conductor: Clar-
ence Eddy. orE.nist:.. Albert Spalding
violinist: David Bispham. singer; Fannie
Bloomfield-Zeislcr and Ernest Schell-
ing. PIANIST: Pierre V. r. Key. critic. and
Rose l. Sutro. pianist. who has been
appointed secretary and to whose untir-
ing efforts. together with those OF her
sister. the movement IS due.
Unity Musical Interests.
In speaking Of the project Mr.. De
Kovea said: Those interested in this
movement believe that this time Of ar
dent patriotism and newly aroused ma
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27

began taking it and l am now In good
health and am cured, took the Com
pound three times q day after meals,
and on retiring ut night. always keep
bottle In the house. Mrs. L. N.
BURNHAM, 295 South St., Jamaica, NY.
Women who recover their health nat
urally tell others what helped them.
Some write and allow their names and
photographs to be published with testi-
monials. Many more tell their friends.
Write Lydia e. Pinkham Medi-
cine Co. (cOnfidentiaD, Lynn,
Mass, for anything you need to
AloW about your ailments.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
SIDE TALKS.
Feud Lovers

Hatred is the vice OF narrow sorfS:-.
thcy feed 1t with their Iittlenesssa .".-S
Ralzac. -,
What silly things feuds are!
10 take some little offensa, some
small wound to your vanity or Soma,
divergence from your notions Of rood
j taste, and to build out OF 1t . barrteri
OF dislike. habit Of hatred, II surely
souls"
And yet how many people there ara
who really enjoy these petty feuds. II
40 verify believe that there are people
VINO enjoy meeting someone with whom /;
they have such a feud and passing by
! on the other side OF the street With:
averted head. moro than they enjoy
meeting = friend. -,
Tbs Butcher Who wouIdnr Advsxti1o
In Her Church Paper
There 10 one woman in our neiEh.si
borhood who has not enough to occupy
her mind and consequently, makes e
great deal of such feuds. She has q
long list Of them tabulated In her mind.
There Is the butcher who refused to-
advertise In her church paper ten years
ago. She withdrew her trade from him
and never loses a chance to speak,
slightingly Of his standing as = butcher
and man. There IL the neiKhbor
whom she fancies herself above her
There Is another neighbor whom She,
declares once tried to get maid away
from her. And other similar offenders
too numerous to mention. To all these.
people she does not speak. But she
more than makes UP for 1t by speakinGt:
about them. Z:
One Shouldn't bother With Her.
Now OF course II is natural that one S
should not love a neignbor who tried,
to get ones maid away from ons. But
why bother oneself to have feud with
her? She isn't worth 1t. I say. One
lowers oneself too much in entering
into such . relationship. One need not h
60 out OF ones way to meet her but
neither should one 20 out of ones way
to avoid her. That Is too much digni. 3
flying her position In your life
AS for not speaking" that 10 child:
ish trick which fully matured people
leave behind in childhood.
We Can't Like Avsryons Aliks.
Every now and then 1 catch myself
cherishins a feud and I am ashamed.
/ cannot like everyone equally land
don't want toy I cannot help hating
wrong and injustice and meanness (and
don't want toy but I can keep from
descending to petty feuds. And Ger.
tainly want TO. y.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
JOY-RIDINC IS over
IN BELMONT COUNTY
Sheriff Osborne Starts Crusade Again.
st Auto Booze Partles-Wlll Place.
Deputies on Pixies.

Joyriding on the smooth and undis-
turbed pixies Of Belmont county is
thing Of the past. Sheriff Osborne has
started a crusade against the auto
booze parties and hereafter the roads
will be rough for lawbreakers. The
first raid was made last Friday night
and Saturday morning and eight auto
lists were caught in the net. With them
were arrested 20 men and women.
The chief scenes Of the. joyriders
have ben the pixies emenating. from
Bridgeport. Martins Ferry and Relatre
principally Bridgeport. The High
Ridge road leading from st. Clairsville
hill, west Of Bridgeport. to the hill
overlooking Bellaire. has been one OF
the most popular places, and this to-
gether with the National pike, between
Bridgeport and Blaine, will be patrol
led nightly by deputies.
Saturday night. Constable William
Britton made three trips over the Nat
ional pike between Bridgeport and
Blaine and did not see single sus-
picious-looking auto. The work is not
to be confined to these pixies alone, for
periodic trips will be made TO other
pixies in the county and hereafter the
joyrider will have his fun disturbed by
being forced to play ride-and-seek with
Sheriff Osbborne's deputies.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
Boys Club 20 Moot

There will be no meeting this week
of the Boy Scouts OF the First NJ. =.
Church Of Elm Grove, as an entertain
mcnt will be held on that evening.
The Boys Brigade of Stone Presoy-
terrain church will hold their regular
meeting and drill in the basement or
the church. tomorrow ereninH.
The Scibcrt 4. c. Of Elm Grove. Will
hold meeting in the room over the
Seibert pool room this evening FOR the
purpose Of completing arrangements roe
this scnson's football team. There will
be practice on the Overlook grounds
tomorrow evening.
The regular meeting Of the Boys
Athletic club Of ST. Marks Lutheran
church will be held this evening in the
church. The presence Of all the MEM
bcrs Is requested.
The Boys Bicycle Club Of Woodsdale
will meet in the Vance Memorial church
Wednesday evening.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27

tine. O.. is the guest Of her sister. ME-
William Evans. of Elm Grove. for sev:.
eral days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Burlingame, OF
West Alexander, are guests Of Mrs.
Henry Snyder. Of Point Pleasant, W..
Va r
Mayor E. ]. Strocker and family Of.
Fulton have returned home. after tour,
ing various points on the Great Lakes.
DR.. Dunn Of Edgwood, has returned
home after spending several weeks At
lake points. -
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
Patriotic Service Well Attended.


The patriotic service in the First
Christian church OF Elm Grove last
evening for the selective army men OF
that town. was we'll attended. The re-
served seats were well filled. and the
boys were given c good s"nd-off Miss
Lorena Surfing. Mrs. Kathleen Flanagan,
Samuel Reynolds and Mr. Peed rendered
a number OF vocal selections. Rev.
Harry Robertson delivered an interest
Ing address on What America rs Fight
ing For" The church choir rendered T.
mum Der Of appropriate selections.
The morning service at the Ston.
Presbyterian church nt Elm Grove was
addressed by Rev. RI. c. Gillespie OF
Hnskins. Q. Sunday school was also
held.
The sermon by Rev. Gillespie was In
terostIng and forceful.
There WAS no services in the Vance
Memorial church or. the Stcenrod NJ. L.
church on account of the paralysis scare
In the pike section. Both churches VIII
resume their regular services net Sun
day.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27

The yonng men OF Triadelphia. who
were not called for the selective draft
army. will banquet those caught in the
draft. on Tuesday evening in the Green
hotel of Tradelphia.
The committee in charge has planned
for n monster send-otf. They will serve
n chicken and waffle dinner. All the
selected me have been mailed special in
vitations. The hotel dining room will
be decorated with the national colors
and emblems. Excellent speakers have
heen secured ard all are looking for
ward to the affair with interest.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
Canning Expert at Elm Grove

Tomorrow afternoon Miss Ca nrrine
Cosill, canning expert in the c.nploy-
ment OF the government. will give de-
monstration on canning and drying OF
foods in the Stone prcshytcrinn church.
She invites all housewives of the pike
district to view the demonstration. The
demonstration starts ut = o'clock. 4
similar demonstration will be arranged
for Triadelphie.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27

weak, dizzy, ner-
vous, with b o t
flashes and felt very
miserable, ss I was
irregular for two
years. One day
when / was feeling
unusually bad my
sister-in-l.w came
in and said, L
wish you would try
Lydia E. Pinkham's
To-.z,,-Jb G. r
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27

when his machine skidded, throwing
him against a fire plug. He was rushed
to the Ohio Valley General hospital. He
was also slightly cut about the face
and body. He Is resting as easily as
could be expected.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27
Case Continued.

Tho three-corh:red horse swapping
case. before Squire Seipert. Of Elm
Grove. will be renewed this evening.
The Jury could not come to a decision
at the trial hold last Monday evening.
The case Is creating a great deal Of In
terest In the pike district.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27

Jacobus assisted in arranging the re-
frcshments. The delightful music was
arranged for by Miss Rupertha Blum.
and Mrs. Julius Hearne attended 10 the
many other details.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-08-27

The members OF tho Ladies' Aid 20
ciety OF Buckley Methodist Episcopal
church will be entertained by Mrs.
Frank LaRue and Mrs. T. B. Daniels at
the latter's home ut Woodlawr Thurs
day afternoon from two o'clock 10 five.