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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-10
If Kerensky Remains,
Slavs Can Win, Belief

London, Aug. Especial dispatches
from PetOgrad reviewing the con
struction Of the new ministry agree
that although 1t is not ideal 1t pro
badly Is as strong as circumstances
| permit and on the whole satisfactory
All refer to the immensely of the task
confronting it, the first necessity be
ing the restoration of order and discip
line in the army, the present condi
ton of which warrants the greatest
anxiety. Internal disorganization is
hardly less serious.
! One correspondent refers to factor
les being brought one by one to q
! partial standstill owing to a lack OF
fuel. which is due to a lack of trans
! portation while frightening lines wait.
ing at shop doors murmur apprehen-
sively of the coming winter. The
same writer refers to Premier Keren.
sky as turning for advice to the aged
grandmother Of the revolution, Gather
inc Breshkovskaya," with the tremen.
dous burden of responsibility he has
undertaken.
kERENskY NATIONS HOPE.
The decision of NJ Tsereteln to re-
main outside the ministry as con-
Meeting link between the government
and the workmen's and soldiers coun-
ell Is approved and his appeal to the
members Of the council to abandon
the domestic class war and range
themselves around the government to
save the country is commended
1t is believed he will have great in
f1uence in inducing the workmen's and
soldiers council to strengthen Prem
Ter Kerensky, whose maintenance at
the head Of the administration is re-
garded as of paramount Importance
If Kerensky fails, one correspondent
says, Russian democracy will receive
blow from which it will hardly re-
cover.
LIBERTY LOAN SUCCEEDS.
Petrograd. Aug. 9.-Wednesday, the
first of the three Liberty Loan" days
in Russia proved a great success.
Automobiles paraded the streets of the
capital and decorated booths were in
stalled in the principal thoroughfares
for the sale of the war bonds.
Vice Premier Nekrasoff received a
deputation from the Ukraine National
Assembly which explained that the as
sesnbly wished the following govern
ments Incorporated in the Ukraine:
Kiev, Poltava, Podolia, Volhynia,
Tchernikoy, Khargov, Ekateryoslav,
Kherson, Taurida and Bessarabia
The chief difference arose regarding
Bessarabia, where the real Russian
population is only 10 per cent. The
delegates however insisted on It's cor
poration because Bessarabia is sur
rounded by the Ukrainean govern
ments. 1t was agreed to take plebis-
cite of the disputed governments.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-10
Obituary
Morrison Funers

Morrison Funeral.
The funeral Of Mrs. Anna Morrison
who died yesterday, will be held at a.
m. Friday at st. Marys church in Os-
kaloosa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-10

leave probably for New York tomor.
row. Others have not decided when
they will leave Washington.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-10

Clara Rupe VS. Morris Rupe and Min
ME Cox vs. Grover Cox are two divorce
petitions filed in district court
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-10
Semi.WEEKLY COURIER
CHANGING ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address
} changed will please give the name OF
the postoffice to which the paper mas
been sent as well as the postoffice to
.lich they desire It changed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-10
ACCEPT FOURTH
OFDAY'S.QUOTA
EXEMPTION BOARD STILL GRIND
ING AWAY TO GET CoUNTYs
SHARE.

Passed by board as physically
fit and making no claim for exemp-
ton IS; total with yesterdays re-
suits so.
Physically fit but claiming ex-
emption here IS; total with yester-
days results 80.
Physically disqualified II; total
with yesterdays results 43.
Transferred to other districts 1;
total with yesterdays results q.
Enlisted since registration day
1; total with previous results 8.
Claiming agricultural exemption
4.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-10
MINE STRIKE MOVE FAILS.


Duluth, MINI. Aug 9-Indications
this forenoon are that incipient strikes
on the Mesaba and Guyana iron ranges
Of Minnesota have failed. Officials.
however. are taking no chances, and
every effort is being made to prevent
trouble, it was stated at Sheriff Mem
ing's Office today.
On the Guyana there was danger
last night that what started out to be
an l. W. w. strike might develop into
a race controversy between Films and
Serbians, many Of the latter resenting
efforts by the Firms to persuade them
into quitting the mines. Long distance
messages this morning say all is quiet
there.
MlssoUR,ANs INDICTED.
Pennington, Mo-, Aug. 9.-The grand
fury of this county today returned 119
indictments against 113 men in connec-
ton with the recent antl-foreign riots
at Flat River.
PEACE FARLEY At SPRINGFIELD.
Springfield, ILL.,. Aug 9.-Although A.
D. Mackie. general MANAGER of the
pany today repeated his refusal to
recognize the union of striking street
car men the conference begun late yes.
terday. at which were present mem
bers of the state industrial board and
representatives of both the company
and the strikers, will be continued late
this afternoon
Secrecy surrounded the delibera-
lions Of the conference last night, and
today no intinaation could be obtained
as to what was accomplished. Strike
leaders are holding firm for recogni-
tion Of their union.
Only minor disorders were reported
last night and today the city is quiet
with troops patrolling districts where
disorders have occurred since the
strike was called three weeks ago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-10
FOUR IOWANS
TOWEARSTRAPS
STUDENT OFFICERS At FORT
SHERIDAN TO GET COMMITS
SlONS SUNDAY.

Washington, D. c., Aug. 9. - An
nouncement was made from the adju
tant generals Office today that the fol
lowing Iowans are among students al
the officers training camp at Fl. Ben
jamin Harrison, Ind, who have been
given commissions:
Donald S. Grimm, Cedar Rapids, frs,
lieutenant; Joseph P. OHara, Spirit
Lake, second lieutenant: VIII L. Ayl
ward, Des Moines, second lieutenant
Harold c. Pond, Keokuk, second lieute
nant.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS SUNDAY.

Fort Sheridan, H., Aug. 9.-Sunday
probably will be the red letter day OF
all the ninety odd days Of the officers
reserve training camp here. 1ndica-
lions are that the names OF these to be
commissioned in the new national ar.
my will be announced then.
Orders received from Washing
ton late yesterday were not to dis
close any of the names on the list
made by the instructors and forward
ed to Washington until Sunday
Notice has been given that no leaves
of absences will be granted Sunday.
Necessity of checking up on equip
ment, clothing and other supplies is
sued to the students is given as the
reason.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-08-10
RUSSELL URGES THAT
ARMY GO TO RUSSIA

Continued From Page IL
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

Washington, March T. Action by
President Wilson In the German situ-
alton awaits a decision by his legal
advisers whether he has power to arm
American merchantmen In spite OF the
failure Of Congress to pass a resolu-
ton comforting such authority.
The question. referred to Attorney
General Gregory and Secretary Ian
sing. may be decided In time for con-
sideration at the next cabinet meet
ing~-the first OF the new administra.
ton. A determination to arm the
merchantmen II legal way can be
found, generally WAS apparent.
The President placed squarely upon
the Senate the responsibility for
changing it's rules during the special
session so that filibustering by small
group OF senators cannot prevent &C
ton by Congress.
While the arming Of merchantmen
Is the step most considered, II Ia
pointed out that the President has the
right to convoy American vessels.
This course has been opposed by the
Navy department, however, principal
ly for strategical reasons.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
GERMANY ADMITS
PLOT AGAINST us.
SECRETARY MAKES At
TEMPT TO JUSTIFY coNsPiR-
AcY DISCLOSED.
VOTE WAS CORRECTLY QUOTE
Says Plan Was to Fall Flat In Case
U. 8. Failed to Declare War-Says
Traitor Must Have Given
Away SECRET.

Berlin, March 5.--Berlin has admit,
to embroil Mexico and Japan In war
against the United States, as revealed
by the Washington administration.
German Foreign Secretary thinner.
mann. In q statement given out by
the official German news agency, stat
cd that the imperial government had
prepared measures OF defense"
against the United States In case that
government declared war over the sub.
marine controversy.
Zimmerman Admits cabai.
Zimmerman upheld the admitted ca.
bal against the United States on the
ground that its execution was to be
contingent upon an actual declaration
of hostilities by Washington.
Another admission that Germany
had attempted to instigate an attack
on the American frontier by Mexico
came to light through another semi.
official news bureau.
Zimmermann's instructions to the
kaiser's minister In Mexico City, as
admitted published In the United
States, are admitted to have been cor.
rectly quoted.
"How the American government re-
received information of the instruc.
tons sent by secret way to Mexico
Is not known. 1t appears, however,
that treachery--and II only must
have been treachery. was committed
On German territory"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
SWEDISH CABINET QUITS
BUT GOES BACK IN OFFICE
Defeat on Neutrality Appropriation
Cause Of Resignation But Kings
Request to Remain Prevails.

London, March 6.-~The Swedish
ministry resigned. according to Reu.
tors Stockholm correspondent. At
the request OF King Gustav. however,
the ministers consented to remain In
office in the hope OF composing tho
crisis.
The Swedish government was de-
feated In q Joint ballot Of the two
chambers on its request for the APP
preparation Of 30.000,0O0 crowns
tabout SS,000.000) TO be used in pre-.
serving Sweden's neutrality. There
was Joint majority OF Is against the
government
Premier Hammarskjold. In the de.
bate Saturday, spoke OF the necessity
for the appropriation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
INTERESTING INFORMATION

An acre of banana trees Is SAID 70
produce food that will support %
times as many persons as an acre u
wheat.
A small electric lamp. which Is car
ried On the back of the hand. has been
designed for use at night by automo-
bile drivers. q,
An English patent has been issued
for process for rolling hollow steea
bars from ingots that are drilled ana
ft;ed with heat-resisting sand
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
GOMPERS ISSUES CALL
FOR LABOR GATHERING
Summons spokssmsn Of Wage Earn
srs to Determine Part Labor
Should Take.

WashiL gton. March 6.--Spokesmen
Of more than 1900. 900 American wage
earners have been called to meet In
conference here March IL to deter.
mine and announce tho part labor
shall claim In the formulation Of poll
cies OF preparedness and defense In
the crisis confronting the nation.
The call was issued by Samuel
Gompers. president of the American
Federation OF Labor. urder authority
of the federation's executive council
II went to presidents of 10 national
and international unions affillatsd
with the federation, department pres
idents. and the four great railroad
employees brotherhoods.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
Denmark.

In 1916 only one-tenth OF one per
cent of the 1912 Scandlnayians who
came To America to become citizens OF
the United States were unable to read
IA remarkable record, completely snr-
passing the record Of immigrants from
any other foreign country.
Average yearly dividends Of the $40
largest stock companies In Denmark
have increased from 0.6 per cent In
1912 to 1873 per cent In 1915. Steam
ship companies show the largest In
crease, from As per cent In 1912 TO 81
per cent In 1916
II develops that West Jutiand has
more rye to dispose OF this winter
than was anticipated, which Ia fortu-
nate. considering the embarrassing
scarcity OF food material
The Frederiksvaerk- Hundested rail-
way was formally opened for traffic
recently, the event being celebrated
by banquet attended by over hun.
dred leading men.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
FLOODS THREATEN IN SOUTH
Five States Face Heavy Damage by
Water.

Atlanta, Ga, March give South
ern states. Tennessee, Alabama. Geor.
gia. North Carolina and Virginia are
threatened by disastrous floods.
Rivers already are over their banks
in Eastern Tennessee, Southern Geor-
gia and Eastern alabama with con-
siderable property damage and hun
dreds homeless In Tennessee. SO far
no loss of life has been reported.
Chattanooga, Knoxville. Montgomery
and Tuscaloosa, Ala. are the cities
most directly threatened
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
Cuban Revolution Near End.

New York. March S.-Prospects of
an early settlement OF the Cuban rev.
oIution have been brought about, IL
has been announced here by DIR. Ores
tes Ferrara. representative here Of the
Liberals, who are In revolt against
the Cuban government. through guar
antee to the Liberals by the United
States government OF fair elections In
Oriente province and the recognition
Of r. Fernandez of the Liberal party
rs the duly authorized military COM
mander of the province.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

Coal is now being transported In
motor-car direct to Paris from the
mines.
Cincinnati's meat-packing industry
Is increasing ut the rate of $1,000, 900
every five years.
A method by which metals which
have been absorbed by human body
can be withdrawn by electrolysis has
been developed by an Englishman.
A large British railroad has adopt
ed for general use system OF auto
rsetic train control that produces audi
ole signals in locomotive cabA
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
Peculiar supsrstltIou.

IL fake teeth could talk, they wound
tell strange tales. A farmers wife IT
tributed her good luck with certain
kind OF delicious cooky for which she
was famous TO the fact that tho moad
with which she always cut ont tho
cookies was set Of false teeth wiIlel
to her by an aunt who. III her tln6e,
had been able to cook to b1at the
band. Success crowned her eulsaaryl
efforts because slae worked viii -
weird and unwieldy crescent 81 worn.
out teeth. Thus doth superstition Ieae
u captive
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

Gerard Paid II Cents Each for Eggs.
Berlin. March 5.--Prussian vigil
ance has not been able to suppress
much Illicit trahlc in farm products
which In being carried on I'm the ru-
raj environs Of Berlin In revelations
which have been made involving coun-
try landlords who had been doing pro
1table business In eggs and bacon. It
was discovered that James w. Gerard.
then American ambassador. paid far
mers In the vicinity of his hunting
grounds rs pfennigs for eggs. A. the
mark stands today, that would b. q
rifle over IL cents each.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

Norfolk. Va. March 6.--Small boats
late Monday were securing the sea Oh
Winter Quarter shoals aear here for
traces OF the fifteen seasmen OF the
coast guard cutter YamacrAw. who
are believed 10 have persisted when
taeir lifsboate was swamped ~ they
we're fighting through choppy ses
~ the rescue OF the stranded Texas
oi. steamer Louisiana. Small hope.
ho~ever. was held out when 1t day
break no trace Of the missing men had
besh found. Hops II also dwindlins
that the Louisiana caA be saved.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08
Could Afford the Newest.

Mrs. Casey with newspaper)-t
says here that Mrs. Van Aston wore
some lace at the ball last night that
was two hundred years old.
Mrs. O'Brien-Two hundred years
old, Think Of 1t now, an thin with
all that money.-Boston Transcript.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

5ss 49, -. ssss9ssa
There was memorable debate ii
the riksdag February ~ over IN an
Tor military purposes. III
the course ~ the tiehata thc foreign
minister. K. a. Wallenberr. DECLARED
that something has hanuenesl III tho
last few DAYS which makes II neces.
sary for Sweden I'd take sterner meas
ures 10 safeguard her neutrallty.' !.
This declaration. which hns made I
deem impression iii Sweden. was ellie
iteti by the refusal of the second cham
her ID vote an approximation 81 10
OOOOOO crowns for military nurposes.
bur in the second chamber 1O4 votes
were cast against Fl ana iii favor az
an appropriation ef fO,O0O00O crowns.
Unless some change occurs. TIM
amount VIII remain III 10000, O0U
crowns. Vigorous efforts were made
by the government To obtain the
larger amount, Premier Hammar-
skiold and tho ministers az war.
finance and foreign affairs taking part
In the debate. iii sounding his warm
ing, the foreign minister said the %
position would soon be compelled u
admit the situation was grayer for
Sweden than ever before. Stockholm
newspapers shy the declaration of tho
foreign minister created great excite.
menI. The P0iiukeA Oh COpenhngen
SAYS the government VIII endeavor g
bring nnout q change 70 the ulsisish
Y Joint session 20 % held "a tew
Gays. When poIh chambers VIII take =
nnai vote OF the proposal. Helore tnat
time secret committce meeting VIII
DC heid.
Inc eApoftasion o. iron from SWc-
deii nus greatly Increased slnce tns
beginning OF the war. ~ lul0 l.ssa..
w TONS We're exported, which ~ n
per cent more tsan Was shipped out
IN 1910 anu ia per cent more than y
lpis, the year the wnr Dekan. sWes
uen usually snlps out most q ~ iron
s's ~" s"0 49,. 80 49, go ~ 80 !.
80" - Wy 0A0ssu". 49,. ~.
10 a.MAss ps'Sn An.Mn - 80 - $3.50
- no', INV rus $500 4. 1919 49,. n
'ao w. s....e ans s vusD.oa y. 80
w. - p'o's .'.' ~ soS.s1 O. !.
nss aa $3.50 .''sn 49, \. 49, 8. 81
wy p'''' A"s 's's'' '''s''u. 1850 S' ~
A cablegram from stockholm says
That the Swedish minister IN Berlin
has been directed 70 hle = protest
against the sinking OF the swedish
nus pes'i eHine" .esafu.ns .ne '1.s
VI ner crew. me Hugo minimum 49, $3.50
o'i ,''e way .Ioln sHipn1a'so Win 49,
IONS ~ sa''pe'e. cohs'kn.u " -
o"e"ish raf'nels nssocaat'on, wnlc1
was sreh.'y neeueu On accoun. y nv
sears'y ~ ier'''l.er y sWsuen. .
eairieu Sis" " Moie uaan u1ss.
men. nsksu nerin TOT phrsic'''n1s ~
Khra'''s the s'hk'hR.
An event took place at Nederkalix
recently which has attracted wide
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

Shoes are made nowadays from all
kinds Of skins. Even banana skins
make slIpIeEs.<,-New Idea.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

Consul Jonas Lied has arrived In
America and will deliver series OF
lectures here on Russia and Siberia.
He is contemplating an expedition to
Siberia next year.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

The establishment Of 4 steamship
tine between Norway and Holland II
under consideration by the Norwegian
government.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-03-08

Farmers In the vicinity of Chris
tiania are considering the ACCESSIBILITY
Of establishing a cooperative slaugh-
Hr house at the capital city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
Knitting Glass Meets.

The ladies' in Miss Elizabeth Pow
ellis Knitting class spent 9 busy and
enjoyable afternoon Wednesday at the
home of Mrs B. B. Barefoot Some Of
the ladies worked on the knitted gar
ments, others crocheted the necks and
arm holes in the sweaters, and still
others ravoled some imperfect articles
In lieu Of serving refreshments. Mrs
Barefoot presented the chairman Of
the Red Cross yarn committee with a
substantial donation,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
). S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE EXHIBIT
GANY BRANCHES TO BE SHOWN
AT THE STATE FAIR or
TEXAS.
COVERS 5000 SQUARE FEET
included in the Exhibit win Be
Modela Of the Forest Service,
Weather Bureau, Bureau Of
Animal and Plant Indus
try. Etc.

Many branches Of work under the
Erection OF the Agricultural Depart
laent Of the United States Govern
Inent Will be shown IN the big OK
ibit which the Agricultural Depart
nent viii place at the State Fair
It Texas, October 1928,
( This exhibit viii be located in the
Agricultural Building and will be
rec to patrons OF the State Fair
rhe exhibit win occupy not less than
i've thousand square feet Of floor
pace, and will be accompanied by
our Representatives Of the Depart
neut Of Agriculture. who will explain
he details thereof Included in the
branches 20 be treated By the exhib.
{ will be:
Forest Service Willow basket ex-
iihit; model Of dry kiln. two models
ihowing the proper way to pile lum-
)es for seasoning erosion model,
moving the results Of deforestation.
ransparencies showing the work in
'arious national forests; Two stere.
autographs for automatically show
ng stereoptieon views; miniature
ire tower; iron telephone box; fire
ighiing equipment tools; fire hader;
wentyfour colored glass transpar-
ncies ana fifty bromides ana char
ycs.
Weather Bureau Large glass map,
dze 6xS feet, lightning. rod house,
snow gauge. storm warning Ian.
erns, Paragraphs, river stage trans
hitter and diab ordinary rain guage,
Jingle register, TRIPLE register, ane-
nometer, electric rain guage, wind
'ane, maximum and minimum ther
nomoters, series OF photographs and
sharts.
Bureau Of Animal Industry ShceD
md cattle dips, diseased meat spec
mems showing results obtained by
meat inspector service, story Of
clean milk; comprising for.y-eight
photographs and charts, showing the
process through which the milk
passes from the farm to the con
mmer; display Of various kinds Of
Eggs, including chicken, turkey, gui-
nea, hens and geese; poultry-house
model, showing constitution Of mex
pensiye and sanitary poultry house;
rap nest colony house and brood
soop models; egg tester and incu-
bator showing the fertility and in
fertility Of eggs and telling why the
public should produce infertile eggs
for food model dairy barn, model
Of milk house, model of silo con
struction; numbers of farm pictures,
including animal and poultry life
Bureau of Plant Industry-S
linens of various grains such as
oats, rye, wheat and cereals; Sc
ries Of farm views, showing fields
Of wheat, rye, oats, wheat and ce-
reals.
ouice Of Public Roads-Tweiye
models showing construction Of va.
rious types Of highways.
Bureau Of Chemistry Baby food
and charts and drug exhibits and
canning and drying fruits and veg
atables
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-09-22
POULTRY DIVISION AT
STATE FAIR LARGER
Five Thousand Birds From Many
States VIII Be Entered in Show.

Five thousand birds will be enter
ed in the Poultry Show to be held
IN connection with the State FAN
Of Texas, October 1928.
Superintendent Walter Burton is
expecting more representative list
Of exhibitors than in former years,
and he is authority for the state.
ment that the number OF birds en-
tered will be greater. Louisiana
fanciers will enter the state Fair
Poultry Show for the first time, this
year, reservations having been made
by a number of fanciers from that
State.
The Tr-state Silver Wyandotts
Club win hold its first annual show
at the State Fair. This organiza.
tion limits its membership to Texas.
Oklahoma and Kansas, and each OF
the three states will have large
representation in the show.
In addition to the premiums offer
ed by the State Fair. the TriStato
Club has posted number Of attrac.
tive specials for members of the or.
ganization.
The Texas Barred.Rock Club will
also hold its show in connection with
the State Fair Poultry SHOW. ana
is Offering liberal specials supple
menting the premiums offered By
the State Fair