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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
TEACHER AND CALF
FURNISH GOOD PLOT

Ames, Jan. IT, "A wrathy calf, col
lege professor and an ice coated pave.
ment provided combination on the
Ames campus which would have made
a moving picture man rub his hands
with glee.
The unpictured scenario resulted in
Prof. c. o. Craig suffering broken
arm. The professor was leading the
calf across the slippery surface when
the animal baked. causing Professor
Craig to fall to the pavement.
His injuries are not serious
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
CHURCH AT NEWTON
WILL BE REBUFF

Newton. Jan. II. The First Congrl
gational church of Newton was entirel
destroyed by fire.
The fire broke out an hour after IL
morning service was over.
Before evening many offerings for
new church had been received.
A meeting Of the congregation>wi
be held at the courthouse tonight
plan a new $4,000 building
Rebuilding is to start at once. TN
old church was valued at $4,000. u
surance of $4,000 was carried. Til
Rev. George q. Williams 10 pastor.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19

ARIZONA COWBOYS
FIGHT MEXTCANS

Nogales. Ariz., Jan, l7.-Six Next
cans were killed Sunday by two Amer.
lean cowboys. thirty miles west Of
here when they were fired upon. while
herdng back cattle "rustled' by the
Mexicans. according to reports 10 the
sheriff's office here A troop of Utah
cavalry, stationed here. is on the way
to the ranch Of the Aravanca Land
and Cattle company, owners Of the
cattle. on the American side of the
border
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
HAD A BIG ROLL.

Council Bluffs, Jan. 17.-Charles
Watershot, 80 years old, home I'M
known, but presumably in Pennsyl.
vania. fell on the ice here ana broke
his hip
At the hospital little black grip he
clung to tenaciously was found to con-
tain $1,000 in currency.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
ELDON

Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Billings and Mr..
and Mrs. Chas Gibson of Valley juno
ton came down Monday evening to
attend Eastern Star installation.
Mrs. Frank kremer of Kansas City,
Mo. arrived for visit with friends.
Mrs. Anna Orris Of Fairfield was a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
f. Ritz Monday.
Mrs. Frank Moore is on the sick list
this week.
Grand Hope Chapter No. sc Order Of
Eastern Star met Monday evening at
the Masonic hall and installed the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
Worthy matron - Mile n. Ritz.
Worthy Patron Chas. c. Weber.
Associate matron - Helen Wright.
Secretary - Sylvia I. Crow
Treasurer - Louisa Burns
Marshal - Mae Weber
Chaplain - Emma Shelter
Adah - Mildred Stanton
Ruth Louise Grow.
Esther Ella Abbott
Martha - Edith Smith.
Electa - Hannah Roxx.
Organist Maude Owen.
Warder - Emma Hendrickson.
Sentinel - II. r. Baker.
Installing officer 49, Mrs. Anna Orris,
grand conductress Of Iowa.
Siyty-five members and visitors were
present and a picnic supper was served
Mss Lewis of Batavia visited her
sister. Mrs Rex Finey this week.
Mrs. R. r. Potts left TUESDAY for a
few days visit in Kansas City, Mo.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
kEoTA BANK ELECTS.

Keota, Jan. 17.-At meeting OF
the stockholders Of the Union state
bank, J. F. Randolph rendered his re-
signation as cashier, position he
has held since the bank was organ.
lied thirteen years ago. W. F. Stout
ner, former assistant cashier, was
elected to succeed him. No assistant
cashier has been chosen as yet. Mr..
Randolph retired on the advice Of his
physician that he take a rest from
active work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
LINEVILLE MAN is
HEAD OF NEW ROUTE

Jefferson City. Mo-, Jan. II Luther
Logan is president of the Red Cross
route, new trail leading from Leffer-
son City to Des Moines through Line
Vile, where President Logan lives,
Garden Grove and 1ndianola. J. R.
Bowsher Of Leon is secretary. J. F..
Gill, c. Bartlett, Frank Shockey and
Eugene Massey are on committee to
select a route for the new trail into
Des Moines.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
FRENCH TORPEDO
AUSTRIAN SHH'

Rome. Jan. II (Via Paris)-An Aus
TRAN ship was torpedoed on January
IA near the Dalmatian archipelago by
French submarine. according to an
official communication issued by the
admiralty today. The statement fol-
lows:
"An Austrian ship was torpedoed on
January II by French submarine at
tached to our fleet near the Dalmatian
archipelago The submarine was fruit.
lessly attacked by an Austrian air
plane"
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MAY ELECTRIFY LINE.

Clarinda. Jan. 17.-There is a pros
rect that the Iowa & Southwestern
railroad. a short line extending from
Clarinda to Blanchard, built several
wears ago by business men Of Clarinda
blanchard. College Springs and, farm
ers along the road. may be made ovel
into an electric line. The road was
recently sold at receivers sale and has
not been in operation for some time
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
INSURANCE GOES UP.

New York, Jan. 17.--News of the de-
struction Of allied shipping in the
South American trade by a German
raider was followed by an advance in
marine insurance rates here today
from 21a to 10 per cent for West Indian
and South American ports.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
PASTOR DROPS DEAD.

Waterloo, Jan. 1.-THE Rev. John
N. Stauffacher. SO years old. pastor Of
tho United Evangelical church at Ce-
dar Point, died while reading his SER
mon to the congregation. The deceas.
ed was the Oldest clergyman in the
point of service in the Iowa confer
ence, having spent thirty-nine years as
pastor Of different Iowa churches.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
CHARLTON CLUB ELECTS.

Charlton. Jan. II. At the annual
meeting and election Of officers Of the
Charlton Commercial club. G. e. Duf1ie
advertising manager OF the NJ E.
Smith company, Omaha, talked on
Spirit Of Cooperation, and new officers
were chosen as follows: President, H
@. Larimer; vice presidents, e. H
Mitcham and VIII Collinson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
SUMMARY OF LOSSES.

Most of these boats when last re-
ported were in the south Atlantic, IN
dicating that the German raider has
been at work of the South American
coast. At Norfolk last night there was
picked up a wireless warning that
German raider was off the Brazilian
coast near Perambuco last Friday. The
message addressed ITO all ships" plac-
ed the raider in latitude 7 degrees
south and longitude % degrees west.
The German vessel was described as
a ship Of about 1000 tons. we'll armed
and with torpedo tubes. She had one
black funnel and two masts.
The Voltaire and Georgia, long over.
due. had been virtually given up for
lost. The Voltaire left Liverpool No
syember % for New York and was not
heard RON again She WAS believed
to have been sunk by mine or sub
S,61S tons gross.
The White Star freighter Georgia
sailed from Philadelphia December 2
for Liverpool with general cargo.
The White Star agents said some time
ago that her destruction must be con-
coded. as she had never taken more
than fifteen days to cross the Atlantic
in winter.
The Dramatist sailed from Seattle
November 9 and San Francisco Novem-
Der 10, arriving at Colon December 8
and st. Lucia December 10, the last
report Of her movements.
The recent movements Of the Rad
norshire have not been recorded. She
was Royal Mail packet steamship Of
l.023 tons gross.
The Netherby Hall belonged to the
Nail line Of London. When last re-
ported she was on her way from India
20 Cuba
The King George sailed from Phila-
deiphia on November "a and Whining
ton November 20 for Manchester, be-
ing booked for a rteurn trip to Phila.
Aslphia.
The Miniehs recent movements are
not recorded.
Tho Mount Temple sailed from Mon.
treal previous to December for Lon
don. She was owned by the Canadian
Pacific railway company Of London
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BRAZIL MAKES REPORT.

Mo Janerio, Brazil, Jan. 17.-Ac-
oording to information received here
today from q British official source,
seven vessels in the Atlantic have
bsen sunk and nine captured by the
German raiding vessel.
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Bad Couah? Feverish7 Grippy?

These ailments weaken your system.
don't wait. Use DR.. Bells Pine Tar
Honey 1t allays inflammation, kills
germs csc.
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A Vienna dispatch under date Of
January ). reported that the Austrian
passenger steamship Zagreb. 537 tons.
had been torpodoed off the coast OF
Central Dalmatia with the loss of twen-
tv-six lives. According to the dispalch
the ship was sunk without warning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
Lumbaoo and Pains in the Back

At the first twirge of pain in the
back apply Sloan's Liniment-reliet
comes at once. Only &C.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
'DEWEYDEAD; NAVY
FLAGS LOWERED
HERO OF MANILA BAY WILL BE
BURIED WITH HONORS IN
ARLINGTON CEMETERY.

Washington, D. c.. Jan. II -Funera!
arrangements for Admiral George
Dewey, who died here last night in his
eightieth year, were discussed today
at conference between President VIII
son, Secretary Daniels and Rear Ad-
miral Badger. The funeral probably
will take place Saturday and interment
will be in Arlington National cemetery.
In official and diplomatic circles and
elsewhere the loss of the country s
most distinguished naval officer was
mourned today. President Wilson in
a statement, voiced his own and the
nations grief. Secretary Daniels like
wise paid tribute
American naval vessels and stations
throughout the world received word by
wireless of the admirals death with or.
ders to display flags at half mast
Admiral Dewey suffered collapse
last Thursday. although the day pre-.
vious he was at his desk apparently in
his usual good health. His condition
grew rapidly worse and he had not
been conscious since Monday. The
end came at $3.50 p. m. yesterday
Death was due to general break
down accompanied by arterio-sclerosis
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8. 1917
- REa!NIS(tNT' Re-! |
~ WnPllD FRM MDue
n ~ PILES Or
= TWENTY YEARSA0

There were fifteen freight crews
between La Junta and Ration,
\. S. Larsen arrived home from
a visit to his old home in Norway,
A Rocky Ford woman averaged
s4s an acre on her tomato crop and
500 an acre on cantaloupes.
Work was so rushing on the Santa
Fee that the shop force at Topeka
was working every night until 10
O'Clock.
George L. McCauley. editor OF the
Bent County Democrat. was re-elect-
ed superintendent OF schools OF Bent
county.
A total OF 1857 names were reg
istered in the five precincts OF La
Junta for the November election OF
twenty years ago.
The number OF sheep being fed in
the Arkansas Valley from Pueblo
TO the state line was 10000, Of
which number otero county was
| credited with 6O.oVO.
The entire republican ticket in
Pueblo county was elected. also In
Otero county with one exception.
How times have changed within the
short space OF twenty years,
The Columbia Land and Cattle
Company subdiyided a large tract OF
land at Swink station into ten acre
tracts. and placed them on the mar
ket, This was the beginning OF
swink. which came into being several
years later.
The November payday on the San
tn Fe was the best in years. and ac-
cording to the Tribune conductors
In the chain gang service averaged
from si25 to 500: brakemen. 500
to $40; engineers. $50 to sees,
and fircmen. ss5 to Sis.
The trial Of electric headlights on
the Santa Fe did not prove satisfae-
tory. and the experimental lamps
were taken off and returned TO the
manufacturer. n seems TO have
been case OF II at first you don't
succeed. try. try again-and in this
instance they finally succeeded.
There were ten party organiza-
tions represented on the official bal
LOT OF twenty years ago at the No
yember election. Each party had an
emblem. 40 that the untutored voter
was able 10 make his cross after the
picture emblem without being able
TO read or write. The picture ballots
OF twenty years ago were wonderful
conglomcrations.
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
Air Attacks Here Expected

The president OF Hobart College,
Just back from Europe, expects Ger
man air raids upon our Atlantic
Coast cities before the winter II over,
The thing II possible. The flight
recently made by the giant CapronI
tri-piane. the masterpiece OF Italian
ayiatorial craftsmanship, from Nor
folk. Virginia, to New York City in
about three hours flying shows the
possibilities OF development In aerial
navigation. The Italians already
have airships that VIII fly at the
sustained speed OF eighty miles an
hour and which will carry none than
four tons OF useful load. Such a
plane might make the flight from
Germany to New York and back
again. The United States alone IL
deficient in It's store OF aircraft
yet II was an American who invented
the aeroplane which would really fly
Just ms II was nm American who In.
vented the submarine which could
submerge with more than an even
chance OF coming to the surface
again.
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
Take the Hunch

Once upon time farmer had
2,0OO bushels OF wheat which he
sold, not to n mill, but 1000 diff
ferent men a bushel each. Now a
few OF the fellows paid cash on
delivery but the greater number
said they would pay later. After a
few months had passed the rancher's
bank account ran low. "How's this?"
My 1000 bushels OF wheat should
have kept me in affluence until an
other crop is raised, but ! have
parted with the grain and instead ]
have vast number OF accounts so
small and scattered that cannot
get around to collect even enough
to pay expenses" So he sent out no
tice and asked all those who owed
him to please pay quickly. But a
few paid, the others responded,
Mine is only small matter and
viii pay some other day" forget
ting that though each account was
small, When they all we're put To-
gether they made a large sum to this
man. Things went on thus and he
began TO feel so bad that he fell
out OF bed and awoke. He went
out to his granary where he found
his 1000 bushels Of wheat. He had
only been dreaming. The next day
the man went 10 the editor and
said: Here, sir. Is the pay in full
for your paper and when next years
subscription is due you can depend
on me to pay II up promptly ! was
In the position OF an editor last night
and know how he feels TO have
ones honestly earned money scat
tered all over Gods country In
small amounts"
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
ANOTHER IA JuNTA CASE
II Proves That There's Q Way out
for Many Suffering La Juota Folks.

Just another report OF carc In La
Junta. Another typical case. KID
ncy ailments relieved In La Junta
with Doan's Kidney Pills.
p. ". kirsan. harness maker. ?ie
San Juan Ave. gave tho following
statement May 20 1909: II believe
! Inherited kidney trouble. suffer
nj with a tired aching and paininr
across the small Of my back. which
bothered me. especially when I 60,
up IN the morning and also at timer
when I WAS working at the bench.
eot Doan's Kidney pills and uvcd
mem. The trouble soon left me and
have had no return Of H."
Price eoc. nj all dealers. Don't
simply ask for . kidney rsmsAy-gst
Doan's Kidney Piils-ths. same that
NJ. KlEwan hsd. r0sssr.Mubun
o.. MlDIs.. Buffalo, n. z. ,s.s,,
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
l REMEMBER, 1 REMEMBER
1917 Version

1917 Version
remember. | remember.
The house where was born:
The little window where the sun
Came peeping in at morn.
You'd hardly know the old place
now,
For dad is up to date
And the farm is scientific
From the back lot to the gate.
The house and barn are lighted
With bright acetylene,
The engine in the laundry
Is run by gasoline.
We have silos, We have autos,
We have dynamos and things;
A telephone for gossip.
And a phonograph that sings.
The hired man has left us,
We miss his homely face;
A lot OF college graduates,
Are working in his place.
There's an engineer and fireman,
A chauffeur and vet,
Electrician and mechanic
Oh, the farms run right you bet.
The little window where the sun
Came peeping in at morn
Now brightens up bath room
That cost car OF corn.
Our milkmaid is pneumatic
And she's sanitary too;
But dad gets fifteen cents quart
, For milk that once brought two.
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08
Authority On Potato Growing

Alfred Christensen harvested L.
500 pounds OF Irish potatoes off
one-tcnth OF an acre this year. lie
In conceded ns being authority on
potato growing. and last year was
awarded first premium at the fair
for n bushei Of fancy spuds. Speak
ing Of potato growing. Mr.. Chris
tensen said to a Tribune reporter
this week:
II have been making study Of
rnisinE spuds during the past few
years. and find that the old say
Ing that they must be planted in the
light Of the moon In all bosh. !
have arrived at the conclusion that
Just good. common sense II the most
nccdfui thing. n a man VIII cscr-
else good judgment in the selection
Of proper seed. irrixa,e lightly nt
first. and after the potatoes get n
good start never lot them go. dry.
he will gc, 4 crop Of potatoes all
TlEHts w Hot muIcH tH' gIouHhs
and do not use ashes. bu, do take
care that select good seed. plant
right. cultivate properly. and irri-
gate at tho right time. have 100
pounds OF carefully selected seed
that n double eagle wouldn't buy.
for ] believe that good seed Ia the
Mig end Of the potato problem. ]
believe that next year there will be
a large acreage Of potatoes around
Fowler. perhaps ten times greater
than the acreage Of this year. People
are beginning 10 understand that
potatoes can be successfully raised
IN this iey."---Fowler Tribune.
La Junta tribune., 1917-11-08

1afIk muIus- nuk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-17
fBy TIE Associated Pressl

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.-Men Of the
National Army are developing a spirit
that augurs we'll for the future of the
force. informal reports reaching the
War Department from several canton
ments show. The ycung soldiers are
throwing themselves into the work
with zeal that has aroused the en-
thusiasm Of their officers.
Especially gratifying are reports
from Camp Devens, Aver, Mass, and
Camp Grant, Rockford, H., and in
order 10 learn the spirit at all train
ing camps the department decided to-
day to call upon divisional command
ers for reports.
At Camp Deyens company officers re-
port many instances where men come
In from eight hours Of intensive tram
ing still eager for work. Instead Of
seeking rest in their quarters, the new
soldiers turn out into the company
streets and continue practising what
they have just learned
War Department officials expect that
complete official reports will set at
rest forever any doubts as to the de-
sire for real service Of the great mass
Of men in the National Army. Al
ready great difficulty Is being found
in inducing men specially lifted by
previous training for a particular part
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-17
@1@The ~
e !!:SAd!Yso1}E2M'FF
Wednesday, October II, 1917

This 8 engaged in separating the sheep Of
advertising Of tho service which backs advertising
from gcsts-and hanging bell the goats II invites
cxpeences-pasant unpleasan-yth
advertisers whether they be manufacturer wholesale houses
public service corporations II will print
those letters which o show tyPicsly how
advertisers with the words Of his advertising
OnIv signed letters giving no address, will b. read
But the will be printed withheld, preferred
Address: The Advisor The Tribune New York.
~ HIS is apparently very simple sign But its Interpretation require
code unexpected depths Of msrepre5entauoaa
trading reputable and nationally advertise
product
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-10-17
Exemption Declined With Thanks
When Yaphank Spirit Is Tested
S5Oa- Week Electrician Went Reluctantly to Camp Upton
After Claiming Immunity Because OF War Work.
but Appeal of Camp Life Proved 90 Strong

chanic and worked in black SHIRT; so
he had TO pay none Of the taxes that
supermpOse themselves upon the young
business man OF equal earning power,
who must keep up front ana hold
up an end.
Naturally, Melich wasn't over anxi-
Gus TO change TO any sort OF Job that
paid only $50 a month and took man
far from places of amusement. hore-
over, Cramps was working on govern
ment contracts. Nelich, entrusted with
intricate wiring jobs on war vessels,
could well be sail TO be indispensable
in his civil occupation.
Now Wants to Stay
When the company signihed its IN
tention of making an exemption claim
for him, Melich made no objection. lie
could Jolly well content himself with
his $50 a week and the life he knew,
and let adventure go hang.
The vice-presideLt of Cramps
vouched in person for the validity OF
the claim made in the experts behalf,
but for all that there was a slip. The
local board exercising jurisdiction over
the district that held Melich's home,
IA West 1O5th Street. refused to ex-
empt him. That, the chairman rightly
held, would be up TO the district Doaru'
On October is Melich came TO can p,
his claim still hanging fire. Because
Of his trade, he was assigned TO the
outpost company Of ZO2d FIELD Signai
Battalion. He liked his unlior H. Just
as the next fellow did, liked the COM
rades with whom he was thrown ana
the officers above HIM. All IN all, he
was typical of the man one considers
fairly content.
In a general way the other men OF
his company knew what Mellch clF-
cumstances were as civilian. SO there
wa much interest displayed when a
long oficial-looking envelope came Tor
him in the mail to-day.
Melich went off by himself in the
afternoon for a walk. Returning, he
made straight for the orderly room.
Declines with Thanks
"My claim has been granted" he told
Captain II. II. Lawson, his company
commander.
you'll be doing a good patriotic
work at the shipyard, too" the captain
said. when do you want TO start
back"
That's just it, Captain" blurted Me
Itch. 81 don't. How can | get out of
this. | like it here, and l want to
stay"
Melch has sent back the papers to
the district board, and has written
nicely phrased little letter 10 Cramps
that would be a credit to the tact of a
social secretary Its purport Is: DE
clned, with thanks"