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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
NEWS Of ROSE HILL
BASS AND DENNYGsHIP TWO CARS
OF HOGS TO DIES MONIES.

Rose Hill, Feb. 15.-Bass and Zen
Iney shipped one load Of hogs from
Rose Hill Sunday to Chicago and one
on Thursday.
Word reached here Tuesday that
Willis Elkin, of Rawlins, Wyoming,
h6d died from leakage of the heart.
His body will be shipped to Rose Hill
for burial where he formerly lived.
Charles Myers and wife and two
children, of South Dakota, have been
visiting his parents in Arkansas,
and on their way home stopped off a.
Rose Hill, where they formerly lived
to visit relatives and many old time
friends.
Joe DuSan, Of Minnesota, was a
attendance at Ames at the SherL
Course on creamery and butter max
ing. and in class of over a hundred
in judging butter contest. Joe come
out second best and was awarded a
silver medal
Married. Feb. II. 1917. Charles
Beach, of Delta and Miss Opal Mateer,
of Rose Hill The wedding took place
at Delta and they returned on the
noon train to the Matccr home. Chas.
RracE is the son of Jerry Beach, of
Delta. and a highly respected young
man. Miss Opal Natter is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Charles Matter,
of Rose Hill, and is charming young
lady. Their many friends join in con-
gratulations.
William Miller."of Muscatine, is at
Rose Hill, soliciting for the Davenport
Daily Democrat. He has been en-
gagged in this work so long he knows
everybody around Rose Hill.
Rev. Davis, of Des Moines, preached
the past week at the Christian church
in Rose HILL
George Williams has been seriously
i'll for the past two weeks but is re-
covering nicely and win soon be HIM
self again.
Arthur Thrapp has returned to Rose
Hill from Washington where he had
been at work most all winter.
Arthur Fowler has sold his farm he
recently bought near indianapolis to
Hub Cation.
Frank Anderson is in Des Moines
this week attending the hardwares'
convention and taking in the sights
of the city,
Ed Stout is now the manager OF
the restaurant where Frank Goddard
and wife have so faithfully served
the people for several years and now
retired to private life,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
GIVE FINE PROGRAM
HoMEsTEADERs, OF EpDYvILLE
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY.

Eddyyille. Feb. 15.-The Hmestead
rcrs celebrated their anniversary or
Tuesday evening with a social and
banquet. A most excellent evenings
entertainment was given by Miss
Neya England as a reader and Miss
Paul as pianist. After the program
a three course slipper was served
Dancing and cards were enjoyed later
in the evening.
Jim Berry of Cedar. visited Tues.
day at the parental Berry home in
Eddyville.
c. Anderson. of Monroe, was a call
er at Eddyville Tuesday by the Illness
of his little son.
The Reading Club was very pleasant
ly entertained on Monday afternoon
at the home of Mrs, r. e. Vance. Mrs.
Chas Bolibaugh had charge of the
program. Mrs. Bclibaugh gave re.
view of the drama "Hannele" after
which a eneral discussion followed. A
of visitors We're present AMI
telt greatly benefited by the study of
.Hauptmans great book.
Atty. Gillies, of Ottumwa, visited
friends in Eddyville Monday and at
tended meeting of the Parent-Teach.
ers' Club.
L. B. Keller, of Prairie City, is
spending the week in Eddyville visit
ing his daughter, Mrs. Dave Mahaffcy.
ellis Keller was a business caller
in Ottumwa Tuesday.
Mrs. Ed Kinsey and children are
visiting friends in Eddyville this week.
/. A. Wormhoudt went to Des
Moines Tuesday to attend a conven-
ton of clothiers which is in session
in Des Moines this week.
Marie and Clarice Criswill, of Oska-
loosa, spent Tuesday in Eddyvillc
visiting their grandmother, Mrs. NJ
J. Criswell
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Ogden. Of Bon!
Terra, are visiting this week with the
formers aunt. Cornelia Goldpach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Epperson, of
Ottumwa, were guests Tuesday at theI
Epperson and Sullivan homes.
Fred Thomas who has been visit
ing at the the parental Frank Little !
John home the past two weeks left
Wednesday for his home at McDow-t
ell, Kansas.
J. A. Terrell returned Wednesday /
from Savannah, Mo. where he went
to consult specialist.
Ed Shields left "Wednesday for All
erton, en- business trip.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
pntatnes Go kitinn.

Potatoes at three dollars bushel
and some sold in Oskaloosa at eighty
cents peck. Prediction is made that
tubers will reach four dollars before
new spuds are in market. Hundreds
ard hundreds of bushels were frozen
in local sellars recently in the twenty
four below zero cold wave. Caves and
cellars, that have never before been
known to freeze Inexperienced damage
this year. This creates shortage in
the supply that cannot be overcome.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
STATE ( FINANCES
PROVE PUZZLING
HOW BALANCE is TO BE MAIN.
TANNED is NOW QUESTION.
PAY INTEREST ON RAISE LEVY
Average Balance in the Treasury Last
Year Was s65o,ooo. State Paid
$1,000 Interest on outssand-
ing Warrants.

Des Moines, Feb. 1.-THE retrench
ment and reform committee has con
tinued its discussion of the Question
when is a debt a debt" -.'
The committee is trying to deter
mine whether It is advantageous for
the state to continue to run without q
big balance in the treasury, and pay
interest on borrowed money for brief
periods or to take from a half to a
million dollars additional revenue out
of the pockets of the taxpayers at the
present time, in order to insure SUI.
ficient working balance at all times
in the state treasury.
The committee has figures show.
ing that the average balance in the
treasury for the last year was $780,.
900. The state received per cent IN
terest on this amount, or $4,000, dur.
ing the year.
In 1913 the state received $4,000
Interest or public funds on deposit
in Des Moines banks In 1915 the
state received $4,000 interest The
reducing amount of interest is due 20
the reduced average balance the state
maintained, it is explained. 70.
AS against $4,000 interest received
in the last year, the report shows that
the state paid $1,000 interest on war
rants stamped not paid for lack CT
funds.
Quincy A. Willis, deputy treasurer
of state, appeared before the commit
tee again, to aid in solving the prob
lem. He strongly favors the state
having larger cash working balance,
rather cash working balance, rather
than pay interest on borrowed money
at certain periods of the year.
The senate appropriations COM
mittee has figures showing that with
in the last four years the condition of
the state treasury has been changed
from a cash balance of $306,S74 to a
deficit OF 81 ,485,511, if all appropria-
a debit.
On June 30. 1913, there was a cash
balance in the treasury of $1,379,S27.
There were warrants outstanding
amounting to $249,9SO. There were
appropriations due and not called for,
$822,973. The net cash balance was
S3O6,S74.
On June 80, 1915, there was cash
balance in the treasury Of $856,045.,
Warrants outstanding amounted t0I
$21S,11S. Appropriations due were
81 ,2G0,399. The net deficit was $685.
472.
The report shows that Jan. /, 1917
there was a cash balance in the
state treasury of $116,247. The esti-
mated receipts to June 80, 1911,
omount to $4,123,2OO. The appropria-
tons due on June 80, will amount to-
5,724.958. The net deficit will be-
S1,4S5,511.
The appropriations committee has
q number of bankers in the member
ship. These bankers advise the state
to carry a cash balance and avoid
paying interest on warrants stamped
not paid for want of funds when the
cash balance is exhausted.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
U. s. TR0OPSARE
LANDED IN CUBA
MARINES PATRoLLlNe STREETS
AT SANTIAGO.
RUM0R DENIED AT LEGATION
Dispatch From ManzaniIlo Says Reb-
els Under Colonel Masse Were De.
feated.-u. S. May Count Bal.
Iots.-Gunboat in Harhof.

Havana, Feb. 1.-THE newspaper
La Lucia says that American troops
have been landed in Santiago de Cuba
TO guard the American consulate and
that they are patroling streets adja.
cent 10 the consulate. The paper says
also that it is officially confirmed that
Americans have landed elsewhere in
Oriente province. These reports are
denied at the American legation.
Rafael Montoro, secretary to Presl-
dent MenocaI, officially denied in a
statement to newspaper men that
American troops had been landed Mt
Santiago. He also denied that neg0-
tiations for the landing Of American
forces in Cuba are in progress.
Rebel Forces Defeated.
A dispatch from Manzanillo reports
the defeat of the rebel forces under
Colonel Masso. The number of casual
ties is not given. Colonel Masso has
offered to surrender at Campechuela il
a guarantee is given that his life will
be spared.
La Discussion publishes a dispatch
from Cienfueg0s saying the rebels I'M
der ex-President Jose Miguel Gomez
we're prevented from carrying out
plan to attack Pedro Barbo for the
purpose of preventing the holding OF
reflections there.
A force of cavalry under Maj Al
fredo Lima dispersed band of so
rebels In an engagement at Mana
janabo, Santa Clara. The rebels left
20 dead on the field.
v. S. May Count Cuban Votes.
Washington, Feb. ia suggestion
that an American commission review
the returns from Cuba's presidential
election, over which an armed reyolu-
ton has developed, was considered at
the state department as one possible
solution of the situation.
Gunboat at Santiago.
The Petrol. n small American gun
boat, entered the harbor of Santiago
and is closely watching developments
there, while the repair ship Dixie does
similar duty at Havana. Their COM
manders have discretionary authority
to take any steps necessary to protect
American interests.
The rebels are in possession of San
tiago and have closed the port to all
except foreign vessels. Camnguey and
several smaller towns also are in the
hands of the rebels, but by far the
greater part of the island is controlled
BY the government forces, and Amer /
can Minister Gonzales reports indi- :
cate that they appear in no danger of
losing that control Immediately.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
BOARD WILL FIX
PRICE OF PAPER
MANUFACTURERS AGREE TO
GOVERNMENTS PLAN.
TO TREAT NEWSPAPERS ALIKE
Bind themselves to Extend Benefits
of Maximum Price to AIl.-Wiu
Not Permit the Buying Up Of
Heavy Stocks.

Washington, Feb. 17.-FOr the first
time in the history of American big
business, an industry has voluntarily
offered to submit to price-fxing by a
government agency. AS result 1t Is
expected that the federal trade COM
mission will fix maximum price for
newsprint paper by March / next The
principal newsprint paper manufnc-
turers of the. United States and Can
ada have submitted TO the commission
a proposition providing that they will
agree to be bound by any price for pa
per which the commission declares up
on arbitration to be fair and reason
able.
The commission has taken the pro-
posal under consideration and it Is
strongly intimated that the plan will
be accepted and carried ont speedily.
Scores of small newspaper publishers
have informed the commission that un-
less relief is forthcoming shortly they
must suspend. Prices for paper have
increased over range of from 100 to
800 per cent in the last Is months.
The manufacturers in their proposal
TO the commission expressly deny they
have violated the antitrust laws in the
conduct of their business, on which
charges the department of justice is
seeking indictments against the alleged
newsprint trust. Members of fhe com
mission stated that they consider the
manufacturers now are acting in a
large, public-spirited manner.
Secretary of the Treasurer McAdoo
was responsible for the successful ne-
gotiatiOns which concluded in the pro-
posal. He demonstrated the determinn-
ton of the administration to find n So
luton of the print paper problem and
by his efforts he brought the paper
manufacturers to agree to the unprece-
dened proposal that the price question
be held in the hands of the trade com
mission. Secretary McAdoO has been
in personal Touch with the negotiations
since they began and devoted much of
his time to bringing the newsprint pa
per situation TO a solution.
Francis J. Heney of Los Angeles,
recently retained by the commission to
prosecute the print paper investiga-
ton, arranged the details Of the pro-
sosal submitted.
The proposal of the manufacturers
That they will bind themselves to
charge such maximum price as the
commission may determine to be rea-
sonable.
That they will alter existing con-
tracts calling for higher prices to con-
form TO the new standard.
That they will extend the benefits of
the agreement to any new publishers
the field.
That they will not permit wealthy
publishers to buy up heavy stocks, but
will distribute supplies equitably.
That they will sell freely at the
price fixed to publishers having no
contracts.
That they will live up to the agree
ment for the period from March l TO
September /, 1917.
While not all the manufacturers of
the continent are signatory to this ar.
proposal, the group which
dominates the market are.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
THEMSELVES
ADAMS GRANGE TAKE POSSES
SION OF A. c. SMITH HOME.

Adams Twp, Feb 15.-(By Pansy.l
The Adams Grange voted to hold
their meetings at the homes during
the cold weather. And as the A. G..
Smith family are preparing to move
to their new home, the Grange invited
themselves to the Smith home Fri
day, Feb. 8. There we're fifty pres
ent and this time it was a real gen
uine surprise. The evening passed
quickly in the usual way. All pres
cat regret losing this family from
the neighbOrhood. Refreshments
were served consisting Of sand
wiChes, pickles. cookies and coffee.
The infant son of Pearl Nash has
been very sick, but was reported as
being better at this time.
Mrs. James Without was quite sick
with neuralgia but is improving at
this time.
Billick and Lee received good
prices for stock shipped last week.
Steven Criss, former resident of
Adams township, is seriously i'll at
his home with apoplexy, and his con-
dition continues about the same.
J. n. Allgood and son Ralph were
in attendance at the f. e. Fuller sale
Of Chester White hogs on Tuesday.
Ralph brought home two good ones
to add to their herd.
J. W. Hanna and Geo. Ruby have
each purchased a car load Of tile to
have ready when frost is out of the
ground
Harry Hanna bought new farm
team on Thursday.
Claude Evcland, wife and baby boy
spent the week end at the Mark Eve
land home
Chas. Shroyer, wife and daughter
Nellie spent Monday evening at the
Ralph Allgood home.
NJ. B. Mercer. agent for the Elite
Manufacturing Co, of Ashland, Ohio,
came down from Des Moines and
spent the week end visiting with his
uncle, J. n. Allgood and family.
Ralph Allgood, wife and son VIII
liam spent Sunday at the parental
J. n. Allgood home.
George Ruby is busy getting ready
for his annual sale Of Poland China
hogs.
g. w. France writes from Florida
that he is well and enjoying the
warmer climate.
The continued cold weather and
ground bare OF snow is causing much
trouble with water pipes and cellars
freezing.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
Has Marrow Escape.

Harold Hoover. living at his farm
four miles east OF Oskalooss narrowly
escaped serious injury Sunday morn.
ing, by the timely action of his father
dragging him from underneath an in
furiated horse that had kicked him
down. Young Hooyerss face was cut
and gashcd by the heels Of the fright,
ened pig that ran across his face in
an effort TO get out of reach of the
horses feet. No ribs were broken by
the horses blow. and 50 far no inter
nal injury has been found
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
IKE A COLONEL NOW
FRIDAY WAS A RED LETTER DAY
FOR LOCAL AUcTioNEER.

Friday was a red letter day for
NJ Reed public sale auctioneer. Mr.
Reed has been in the business oil
farm sales for years, but never be-
fore has he done what he did yester-
| day, OBLIGATED as chief domo at a
pure breed, registered stock, first
grade, catalogued sale of Poland
China hogs, an all hog sale, and from
this date, henceforth, Mr.. Reed is an
initiate of the preferred class and
comes by right to the title of Colo
mel" 1t is to be Colonel Reed from
| date henceforth.
And Colonel Reed was there with
the goods at his first hog sale. He
knew what he was talking about
Carey Jones or Colonel Duncan have
nothing on Ike. He has the herd
books, the data and the information
and can talk Chester White, Duroc
Jersey, Berkshire or Poland China
until the cows come home.
What did Mr.. Reed do at his first
catalog, sale? Look at it. Sold
for J.. P. Bowen at his farm three
miles northwest of Delta, forty-eight
head of pure bloods for a total of
$2,761,O0 Tho top of the sale was
$1t2.50 for a tried SOW, bought by
Hassel Hedge. The greater part of
the sale was of spring gifts, March
and April farrow, SO head OF these
with the top going at $500. The
first twenty hogs brought an aver
age of more than $1,000. Exclud-
ing a few small ones of later far
row, the average Of the sale was bet
ter than $4,000 the head ard includ-
ing everything, the $4S head the av-
erage price was $57.52.
This was farmers sale with the
farmers of the county taking the
stock for breeders purposes to better
their herds. Colonel Reed was ably
assisted in the ring by Colonel G.
Ferguson of New Sharon and E. i.
Morrow of Delta. Joe Utterback of
til Delta bank was clerk and good
one. Settlements were principally
of the spot cash order. t.f
On the previous day at the place
of w. r. Ratliff, Mr.. Reed invaded
Wapello county and within a mile of
Ottumwa obtained result of $780,
H. II. Evans of the South Ottumwa
bank was clerk. This was Mr.. Reeds
initial appearance in this part of
Wapello county During three days
of the week he cried sales in three
different counties. Some good
prices were obtained at the Ratliff
sale. Horses and mules went at
from 1850 to $500 pair and span.
Short-horns sold from $40
to $50 the head, and Jersey blood
brought $50 to $S8. Spring calves
brought an even forty dollars.
Attendance was good in spite of
disagreeable day and the bidding
was spirited and rapid. Gross re-
suits were in excess of all expecta-
tons on the part of the owner, Mr.. 7
Ratliff. Mr.. Reed stated that practi-
cally every man of the big company
at the sale was a stranger to him, but
they sure were bidders.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
AUTO nnd BUGGY Crash.

Speeding down South Market street
about nine O'Clock Sunday evening an
automobile said to have been driven
By Barney Bush, crashed into Howard
Tioltman's horse and buggy hitched in
front of the parental r. G. Hoffman
home, 615 South Market street. The
rig was demolished. and the car upset.
The auto was badly damaged in the
collision, the top was torn, wind shield
smashed, and other parts We're bent
and broken -"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
Cars Collide.

A Ford car going west on High ave
nue. collided with a Maxwell auto driv-
ing north on North Market street, at
the corner of Market and High avenue
about seven thirty o'clock, Sunday
night. No one was injured, but both
cars suffered from damaged headlights
tenders and bent axis. According to
reports the accident was unavoidable.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
Have Patience.

Effort is being made to clean the
streets as rapidly as the ice covering
and collected debris can be moved
Some Of the streets are in anything
but a slightly condition but street com.
missioner John Corcoran is handling
the situation in generally satisfnc.
tory manner.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
Not Far OFF.

City election occurs Monday, March
26. the last Monday of the month and
the new city administration will be
seated or inaugrratcd On the First
Monday in April, the scconH day OF
tho month. Isn't it about time some:
one is filing nomination papers. 1t is
understood that candidates are mum
erous but thus far none have shown
their hand. ."
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
oaeoIlns Ernloslon Fatal.

Forest Boyer age Is. was fatally
burned by gasoline explosion on last
Wednesday morning in mine west OF
Lavilia when two gallon can explod-
ed in his hands, burning his hands,
face. one side Of his body and his hips
TO crisp.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
TEACHERS URGE
A PENSION LAW
IOWA EDUCATORS soLIpLY BACK
OF BILL PENDING.
FAVOR STATE WIDE SYSTEM
Measure Provides For An Appropria-
ton of $4,000 to Start With
Teachers over so Years With
rs Years Service Benefited.

Des Moines, Feb. 1.-THE $4,000
school teachers of Iowa are expect
ing to win in their campaign to get
"a teachers pension bill through the
Thirty-seventh general assembly.
The teachers are asking for a
state wide pension system If it is
not possible to get such measure
the Des Moines school board has a
second pension bill which will be
urged upon the legislature in order
that the teachers of Des Moines may
be protected and guaranteed against
want after faithful years of service.
This measure was filed by Senator
Parker. -
The state wide pension bill has
been introduced in the house by Rep
resentative Shortess of Tama county
and in the senate by Senator KimbaIl
of Council Bluffs. 1t provides:
Any teacher 80 years old-af-
ter twenty-five years of service
may retire on pension of $12 for
each year of service.
Any teacher under so years old
who retires after twenty-five
years work can not draw PEN
sion until she reaches so, unless
retired from disability.
Any teacher disqualified for
mental or physical disability may
retire after twelve years of SER
vice on annuit Of s12 for each
year of service.
Upon retirement, each teacher
shall pay $500 into permanent
school fund--interest on fund to
be divided among pensioners in
addition to annuity.
The $500 payment by teacher
may be deducted from annuity.
Retirement shall be brought
about by decree of District court =
county attorney to handle case
without cost to teacher.
School year to be figured at
not less than six months.
Annuities shall be paid by
SLAVE "uAiohL Oh LhC ototS tiCuo
urer in quarterly installments.
No retirement can take effect
before Sept. 1S, 1918.
priation of s15O,OO0 to start the pen
The bill provides for an appro- y
sion system. The State Teachers
has Endorsed the pension
principle and has been working for
the enactment Of a state pension
system for a number of years.
Senctor ParkT's bill, introduced
this morning and which he will push
only in case none of the other teach
ers' pension bills pass the legisla
ture, provides that school districts
with a population of $4,000 or more
may create a teachers annuity or
pension fund and may levy not mere
than one-fifth of a mill or assess
not more than / per cent Of
their salaries in any one year to sup
port the fund The interest on per
manent funds created by. gift or be-
quest may also be used.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
thirteen New Members.

Did you hear about that peculiar CO
incidence thirteen young people took
a stand for Jesus Christ on the thir-
teenth day OF the month at the BAPTIST
church at Fremont.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
New Sale Records.

IN Ave days OF last week auctioneer
= M Reed. Colonel Reed now, II you
please. secured total of over $1,000
for his clients, an average Of 5000 for
each ~ the FIVE sales. One sale alone
drew over thirteen thousand dollars
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
Farm Sold For Good Price.

A sale was completed at Upton Mon.
day whereby chas. swartzlender sells
his lsl acre fran to Brennan Bros.
for $500 per acre. that being the high
est price ever paid for d Cedar com,
~ farm that Size
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-02-22
SEPT. DEATH TOLL.
OUT OF TOTAL OF 1881 DURING
MONTH 252 WERE INFANTS.

TIL state board of health has just
issued its report upon the deaths in
Iowa during last September. The
total is given at 1881. The state
board Classics the dead according to