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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04
The Daily Novelette,
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THE PIoNEREss.
(Great Inventions series)

(Great Inventions Series)
Suddenly Jonah found himself inside
the whale.
"Goshl, it IS darki It's dark as the
inside of a whalel', was his first
thought "Why, that's probably what
it isl was his second thought. (See
Andrew Fishnet's "Quick Witted Bibi-
cal Characters"
After he had been humping around
a few hours; he began to feel bored.
81 might as well try out my new PEN
knife while IN waiting, anyhow" he
thought philosophically. And he took
out his new penknife with the pig Is
knuckle handle (see Rodman Bumppe' s
{" Early Days of Cutlery") and began
slicing strips of bone from the sides of
his prison. Just as he was cutting the
sixth strip there was violent disturb
ance of the entire whale, and Jonah
found himself once more in the open
air.
That night he presented the strange
strips of flexible bone to Mrs. Jonah,
who, with a sudden CLEAN in her eyes,
gladly accepted them, although she re-
fused to believe his story as to how he
came by them. A week later they attend
ed the Charity Ball. AS Jonah was dane
ing the kid canter with Mrs. Jonah,
he remarked puzzledly, "There Is some
thing strange about you, mother. Are
you sure you feel perfectly well7"
"I made it out of those bones" Mrs.
Jonah giggled.
And thus whalebone first found its
most popular use.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

Capital journal Special service)

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Waconda, Or, Dec. A number of
friends of Mr.. Frank FELTON, and Mr..
Henry Stafford met at the home of Mr..
e. M. Hall Thanksgiving evening to bid
the boys goodbye. Mr.. FELTON, and Mr..
Stafford have recently enlisted in the
navy and expect to leave for Bremerton
Washington, soon. The evening was
enjoyed with games and music and at
a late hour delicious lunch was serv-
ed by Mrs. Hall, assisted by other la
dies. After midnight the friends depart
ed and all fishing Mr.. FELTON, and Mr..
Stafford the best of success in the SER
vice of Uncle Sam.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Thurman and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Russell
and family, motored to Salem, Thurs
day afternoon for amusement.
Miss Doris Olson spent Thanksgiving
and the week end with home folks in
Portland.
A number of the pupils of the Wa
eonda public school sang at the teachers
institute Tuesday. They were consid-
cred the best group of singers in Mar
ion county by Superintendent w. M.
Smith. The children who sang were:
Opal, Loran, Dieta Fiest, Rex Keene,
Charles Russell, Jr., Walter Habert, Ha-
eel Russell, Walter Savage, katherine
Kcene, Madge Fark, Francis Savage and
Ralph Savage. After they sang they all
went to the movies. and came home
in the evening all reporting a good time
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Nusom and fam
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04
LEARN THRIFT--BUY STAMPS

Now your opportunity to help win the war by pro-
vding the money War stamps now on sale and you
can buy them 25 cents worth at time When you have
purchased four dollars WORTH by the payment OF twelve
cents additional the will be given thrift stamp on
which he will receive per cent interest compounded
quarterly This will be cashed by the government jan
uary first 1929 and will then be worth So The govern
ent expects to raise by this $2OO00OOOOO Of the
$90000000 it estimates must raise during the year.
It gives everyone chance to do his her bit and more
than that it teaches the habit Of saving and of thrift
Many are fixed that the purchase of liberty bond,
even $50 one is beyond their means but everyone can
buy at least one thrift stamp" Saving largely mat
ter Of habit and the trouble with Americans is that they
have never acquired it. This gives excellent oppor-
tunty to begin and is safe to say that once one begins
the habit will be formed and will grow. Americans
suuander enough yearly to make total of billions and it
is to overcome this reckless spending that the thrift
stamps have been created Buy and get the habit
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04
spending a fey days at home.

Mrs. Cornu and daughter Blanche
spent Thanksgiving with relatives in
Salem.
Mrs. Herbert Humphries Of Lyons is
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. U. j.
Krehbiel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Pickens and
daughter Roberta spent Thanksgiving
with relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Williams were
visitors at the George Sehaap home
Thursday.
Miss Anna Schroeder is home on
short vacation.
Mr.. Lee Crahane of Pratum enlisted
last week in the Coast artillery.
Miss Sophia Madsen spent her vaca-
tion with relatives in Silverton.
The directors of School District laid
a new cement walk ON the school ground
during the vacation.
Miss Anna Harold and Miss Sophia
Madsen attended Teachers Institute in
Salem last week.
Mrs. Paget entertained relatives from
Portland during the holidays.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04
UPJoHN is DEAD

New York, Dee. 4. - Frederick L.
Upjohn, well known motor boat enthus-
last, is dead at his home at Hunting
ton, L. l., it was learned here yester
day. He died Saturday night. He was
owner of Flyaway III, which made q
worlds record on the Hudson river
over the New York. Albany course.
Burial will be in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

owed dame who tolls along with aching frame to earn
her meagre bOard she wants to help the Red Cross cause
and she with open paws and gives her slender
hoard And here's the village plutocrat mortgages
grown beasty fat we'll heeed with coin is he good things
have reached him in floodand we can see him sweat
ing blood he digs up " 1t is the time that tries mems
souls and skates who hang to their rolls when
gent should give who gdge the soldier boys yen will
be despised by loyal men, so long as they may i've
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

and everything you've tried has only
made it worse, and then you put some
."Gets-It'' on and the pain eases right
away, and the corn peels right off like
a banana skim ain t it a grand and
heavenly feelingin
tGets-ItD has revolutionized the
corn history of the world. Millions use
it and it never fails. Laaies wear small
er shoes and have pain-free feet. We
old fellows and Young fellows forget
our tOse and feel frisKy as colts. Ev-
erybody with a corn or callus needs
- Gets-It''. We win all walk about and
enjoy ourselves as we did without eorns
Get a bottle today from your druggist,
or sent on receipt of price by E. Law
renee s Co, Chicago IL, 25e is all
You need to pay.
Sold in Salem and recommended as
the worlds best corn remedy by J. C.
Perry, D. ]. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

Bryan has bobbed up from the bathos and predicting
national prohibition in 1920 He may be correct in his
predictions but prohibition great as the question is IS
Just now secondary matter The war is teaching pro-
hbition and when it it will into national be-
ing quite naturally Conservation of men, of human lives,
and war on wrechednss caused by alcohol the greatest
Of all autocrats is natural coroary of war and other
of the worlds enemies
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04
Ripping Rhymes
by Wall Mason
WARTIME TIGHTWADS

The tightwad, in time Of peace, is such
frost the town police would like to run him
in; but then the tail goes with the hide and
so we let the tightwad slide, although he is
a SIM We view him with a high disdain,
but, though he gives us all pain, we let
him stay on earth; we'll stand for many
measly things when peace unfolds her
snowy wings, and fills the world with mirth.
But now it is mans duty, plain, to ease the
nations fearful strain, by digging up the
rocks; he ought to give until it hurts, he
ought to sell his lid and shirts, and soak
his Sunday socks. [ know an ancient wild
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04
Pratun Items
Capital Journal Special servicel

Capital Journal Special Servicel
Pratum, Or, Dee. Miss Alicia
Welty who has been teaching school at
Mercer, Oregon, is home on a short vaea-
ton.
Miss Rhoda Larden spent the week
end with friends in this vicinity.
Miss Eleanor Schaap returned to her
school near Seotts Mills Sunday after
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

A week ago Sunday little james Park
had the misfortune of falling out of a
buggy drawn by runaway horse caus-
ing coneussion of the praln. DIR. Hick-
man of Gervais, was called but he did
not regain consciousness until Monday
noon. We are glad to know that he is
now improving and will soon be able to
sit up.
Mr.. c. M. Hall has been on the sick
list for the past few days.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

Mr.. S. Benson suggests radical departure from the
present mode of Portland city government. He would
have the governor appoint three commissioners, sub
stantia businessmen to serve without pay and these to
employ salaried business manager with full power to
conduct all business of the city. Like all other plans this
one has its defects ght work all right with the right
kind of but it is at least imaginable that there
might be governor who would make the plan simply
stepping stone for politicians.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

If the Apache chief Mescalero organize band of
5000 of his tribe and they up to much meanness
they used to practice so years ago. they teach the
creest Prussan officer tricks in wckedness and cruelty
that will make that bunch of barbarians try to blush
at their ignorance. An aborigne from Arizona dis
count the Prussian in the matter of "kultur"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

Germany is alleged be at the summit of her strength
and her drive into Italy and her desperate attempts at
regainng lost ground the western front her
preme efforts to achieve victory before the power of the
United States is available This being true if she fails
she will be forced to recognize the fact that defeat
is inevitable.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

Some of those department clerks back in Washington
have solved the old problem of eating your cake and hav
nothing and living the eggs. They advise obeying
Hoover the way to raise meat by feeding any
thing but the stocks natural food Some of the wise
evidently fancy hogs and beef cattle be fatened
sweetened wind with the sweetening left out.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04
CORN PAIN
STOPPED QUICK

Corns Lift Right Off With "Gets-It''
Blessed relief from corn pains is
simple as A B c with "Gets-It.'
When you We been limping around
for days trying to get away from a
heart drilling corn or bumpy callus,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

lily took Thanksgiving dinner with Mr.
and Mrs. Lawrence Brook of LiNesley
Mr.. Carlton Savage who has been at.
tending university in Eugene, spent last
week with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
j. G. Savage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mathis and little
son, Merle, took Thanksgiving dinner
with the Patterson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Farr and daughter, are
now settled in their new home in New
berg.
Mrs, Sammie Morris of Broadacres
was the guest of Miss Nellie Patterson
Thursday and Friday.
The literary met Saturday night and
a very interesting program was render
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

Senator LaFoette moved the adjournment of the SEN
ate out of regard for the memory of his colleague called
by DEATH In this connection it might be well for the SEN
ate to take another day off out of regard for the memory
of one of its members who is than deaddsgraced
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

The new Swedish government announces it will no
longer be roGerman but viii maintain strict neutrality
If its actions do not belle its words the embargo has al
ready accomplished much Heretofore Sweden has been
simply the kitchen door for Germany.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

Three kings was Stockholms attraction A very good
hand before the draw but they did not "f".
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

Three weeks only until Santa Claus arrives Someone
sometime said: "Do your Christmas shopping early" 1t
was good advice.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

Germany has shipped 1000 tons of sugar to Stockholm
for which it is stated Germany has received OF
Swedens products in return This should make amusing
reading for the horse marines.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

With $700000000 expended for tanks even our big
Uncle Samuel should be pretty well "tanked up"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-04

The kaiser must want peace pretty badly when he is
willing to call the agreement with himself in Petro
grad by that name.
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And He Did

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-08
GERMAN HAND
In KIDNAPPING
PRISONER IN KEE1 CASE TELLS
OF PLOT TO AeDUcT NUM-
I TlONS MAKER.

Springfield, Mo-. June 6.-Plans to
abduct ST. Louis manufacturer OF
munitions, as part of German con-
spiracy to block the shipment OF such
supplies, were confessed here today by
C. J. Piersol, one Of the six men held
in the investigation Of the disappear
ance of Lloyd Keet, IA months old son
of ]. Holland keet, wealthy banker.
The plan was, given up as impractic-
able. however, fiersol declared.
Authorities doubt the plot but ex-
press themselves as believing they are
near the solution of the Keet mystery.
With the arrest early today OF six
persons charged with being implicated
in the Keet kidnapping last Wednesday
night the police believe they are on the
track Of the abductors, and express the
belief that the baby will be returned
before nightfall.
One Of those in custody. whose name
has not been given out. is said by Paul
NJ O'Day, prosecuting attorney. to
have made a confession of the plot to
kidnap not only the Keet child but
the children Of other wealthy residents
Of Springfield.
In company with the man who is
said to have made the confession,
Prosecutor ODay and four detectives
started In pursuit OF the kidnapers
who are supposed to have the child in
their possession, but early today they
had not apprehended them.
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JACK RAMSAY
DIES SUDDENLY

John Ramsay Of Oskaloosa, veteran
coal operator and one of lowa's best
known business men, died suddenly on
Monday at Long Beach, California,
where he had spent the winter with
Mrs. Ramsay and their children, John
eta and Charles. News Of his death
was received in Ottumwa today.
Jack" Ramsay has had a major
part in the progress Of the mining in
dustry in Iowa for thirty-five years.
Associated first with his brother.
George, and more recently with Homer
H., Byron A. and George w. Harris, he
has operated coal mines in several
Iowa fields and in Illinois and Colo
RADIO. Beloved by his employees and his
business associates. his death causes
the deepest regret in the many COM
munities where he has been a prom
inent figure. He was interested in
Des Moines and in Colorado.
The body will arrive in Ottumwa
Saturday afternoon and will be taken
to Oskaloosa Immediately. Funeral
services will be hold at the family
home in Oskaloosa Sunday afternoon,
followed by interment In the cemetery
at that city.
George w. Harris, who was with Mr.
Ramsay in California, is accompany.
ing Mrs. Ramsay and her children to
Iowa.
Mr.. Ramsay was Sc years old. He
had enjoyed excellent health and had
planned to return TO his home In few
days. His death came entirely with
out warning.
In addition to the widow and the two
children, Mr.. Ramsay is survived by
four daughters: Mrs. Homer H. Harris
Of Ottumwa; Mrs. Byron. A. Harris Of
Mount Harris. Colo. Mrs. Mayo Col
vile Of Des Moiues and Mrs. Walter
Corrick Of Chicago.
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CHAPTER XIX.
SOME OUTPOSTS.

There was CONSERVATION below
stairs. Mary wrapped her hands In her
apron and sat staring modify at the
floor.
"Wurrkin," she muttered She's
thot desprit thot she's wurrkin! The
poor child. An wurrkin' for him"
"A shame said Elvira.
Mary looked up quickly
"A shame, say We? An by what
right do you say things like thot? Who
are ye to be sayin' tits shame for the
young MISTRESS to do anything"
But, you said yourself"
"Lave-be.' commanded Mary stern.
ly. "Whin we've been in this house
eighteen years there's things We can
say an whin we've been here tin years
there's things We can't say. Kape yer
place. Elvira. an be putin no shame
on Miss Connie
Elvira pursed her lips and fell
silent
Aye" said Mary after heavy
pause. 80 It's shame to be seein' the
poor child wurrkin' the inds av her
fingers eve our ins an hour out tbs
tvpewritSnhe has her, ioo-the scut,
The pooh .ear, thryin' TO punch kays.
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WEST POINT.

A class Of 100 children received their
first communion at ST. Marys church
Sunday morning. The services were
held in connection with high mass
which was celebrated by Rev. Father
Grohe.
The proceeds of the charity dances
amounted to $3.50 and have been CIV
en- to the Red Cross society. Mrs. IA.
D. Wilson Is chairman Of the organi-
cation.
Mrs. George Mcneil and Mrs. Harry
Bazel spent several days this week
with relatives at Birmingham.
Prof. A. c. Evans. who has taught
in the high school here for the past
three years, has gone to Wyoming.
Mrs. Evans and baby will make their
home with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Al Link, for the summer.
Mf. and Mrs. George Pogge were
in Ft. Madison Tuesday where they
attended the EikmeyerTrienens we'd
ding. Mr. Eikmeyer Is brother OF
Mrs. Pogge.
Mrs. Christina Carsten and daugh-
ter. Mrs. l.. L. Scovill. were visitors
Friday at the Thomas Avis home.
The members Of the B. B. club were
entertained at the country home Of
Miss Anna Wallpaper. Misses Mary
Geers and Minnie Box were the honor
winners. Refreshments concluded a
most pleasant evening.
DR.. NJ. A. McDevitt OF Oelwein has
been visiting here the past week.
Mrs. A. Wirsig and daughters. Dor
othy and Eleanor. are spending the
week with relatives at Keokuk.
Mrs. Peter Kern and children OF Fl.
Madison and Lisle Timell of Chicago.
q brother OF Mrs Kern, visited Mon
day at the home OF their aunt. Mrs.
Martha Williamson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Merschman OF
TT Madison were the guests OF rela-
lives here Wednesday.
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was always somewhat fearful of initial

was always somewhat fearful of initial
success
Il expected to pay Tor them" she
said meekly, still fumbIing her purse.
Charge the gloves" commanded II
Hedge sharply, addressing the clerk.
Wrap them up"
Constance closed her purse with
seeming reluctance.
"Why-thank YOU" she said.
Il see no need" he answered. There
is an account here, is there not?'
But"
Constance checked herself, wonder
ing II 1t were wise to finish the SEN
tence.
But what?'
I'VE should have brought the stan
dardization book and the requisition
blanks" she faltered.
The effciency man eyed her narrow
ly. but her face was impassive.
1.-THE records can be made out when
we return home" he answered in a
family annoyed tone. II shall keep a
memorandum"
Whereupon he put down six pairs OF
gloves, making use Of small loose.
leaf notebook that was his insepara'
BILE companion.
AS they left the glover's and re-
entered the car Constance was try.
ing to get grip on herself.
Steady she whispered to her beat
ing heart. This is only little skirm.
ish. It's not even an outpost taken.
Don't be too sure"
Where next?" he demanded.
Constance pursed her lips doubtful.
ly and studied the extended tip of her
shoe.
"Shoes?" he asked.
How wonderful you are at guess.
ing she murmured. Really, l need a
pair Of walking shoes
H. Hedge left her in the shoe-shop
while he returned to the sidewalk and
delivered,a sharp lecture to Frank, the
chauffeur. for allowing the motor to
idle and thereby consume gasoline.
1T saves the starter, sir, explained
Frank. Using the starter runs out the
batteries
use the crank" advised the ef-
ficiency man. Its good exercise.
Frank said that he would, but did
not explain how he would most like
to use it.
Ito be continued.)
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MOTHER AND
CHILDDROWN.
MRS. WILLIAM BROWN AND SON
LOSE LIVES IN DAVIS COUNTY
CREEK; OTHERS SAWED.

Bloomfield, June 5-Mrs. William
Brown and her 4.year-old son William
We're drowned yesterday afternoon in
Wackandah creek, four miles south OF
here, when the team which the woman
was driving fell off an embankment in.
to the overflow waters below.
On Way Home.
The mother and three children, the
lad and two little girls were returning
to their home from Bloomfield. The
accident occurred near the Arthur
Wray farm and not far from the home
Of the Brown family. The boys BODY
was recovered this morning and the
team was also located in the stream a
short distance below the spot where
they went in.
Yesterdays heavy rain and electri.
cal storm has laid most of the wires
between here and points south and for
this reason information is hard to Sc
cure on the details Of the fatality.
The woman is supposed to have
been driving near the edge of the
creek which was running high over its
bank and the loose dirt gave away.
hurting the team, buggy and occupants
into the fast current which swept them
to their death almost Immediately,
Saved by Drift Wood.
The two little girls were caught IN
drift wood and held there until res.
cued by nearby farmers.
An immense crowd has worked all
day attempting to find the woman's
body.
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RUSS ELL.

Mr.. and Mrs j. c. Cassitty OF Des
Moines who have been visiting rels-
tives In Russell returned home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Black of Des Moines
have been visiting at the John Vinsel
home.
Prof VIM. Baker OF Pleasantville is
visiting his sisters Mesdames Percy
Zimmers and Geo. Livingston.
Miss Leta Roberts left Monday for
Washington, Ia. TO visit at the home
OF her aunt Mrs. Geo. Hobson.
Rev. w. l.. Cain left Monday for a
visit with relatives at Abingdon.
Mrs. Workman Of Malvern is visiting
her parents Mr. and Mrs. Tandy Allen.
Mrs. Geo. May Of Audubon is visiting
her mother law Mrs. Mary May.
John Plot and Master Wy1nan left
Sunday for Denver, Colo, for an ex-
tended visit.
Mrs. Redmond Saylor OF Des Moines
who has been visiting her father F. II.
DeLano returned home Sunday.
Prof. Clarence Slater OF Harlan.
Mont. is visiting his parents Mr.. and
Mrs. S. o. Slater.
Prof. Chas. Murray of the Iowa state
college is visiting his father P. O..
Murray.
The Sunday school Of the Christian
church gave their Children's day pro-
gram to packed house Sunday night.