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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
RorARIANs JOIN RED CROSS.

Davenport, April 80 The Davenport
Rotary club members today unanimous
ly pledged themselves to two meatless
days each week The action came as
a result OF speech on the conserva'
tion of live stock by DR.. George Brock.
err. a prominent member OF the club.
The entire membership of the club also
pledged membership and monthly sup.
port to the Red Cross for the period
Of the war.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
TO pouBS-E POTATO CROP.

New York, April 30-This years
harvest Of Long Island potatoes will
be 5000, 900 bushels, it is estimated by
officers Of the Long Island food reserve
battalion, in consequence OF an IN
creased acreage of about SO per cent.
More than 10000 acres will be planted
and several thousand school boys have
voluteered to assist in the work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
WAR LID FOR NEW YORK.

New York, April 30-For five hours
each day New York City will be bone
dry after / o'clock tomorrow morn
ing under an order of Mayor Mitchell.
who took the step as war measure.
The order affects not only saloons
but the famous all night restaurants
along the white light" belt in Broad
way. which must close from l a. m. to
6 a. m.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01

Washington, D. c., April 30.-The
first Of the administration food bills
was introduced in the house today by
Chairman Lever of the agriculture
committee It is designed to stim-
ulate production, prevent hoard
ing, make for equitable distribution
and suspend the law prohibiting the
mixing of flour.
The bill appropriates $25,000,0C0 for
it's enforcement and authorizes the ap-
pointment Of two additional assistant
secretaries Of agriculture to admins
ter it.
FOLLOWS HoUsToN's PLAN.
Representative Lever made this ex-
planatory statement:
"This is one Of several proposals for
carrying out the plans outlined by Sec
retary Houston in his report of April
1s to the senate for controlling the
food supply Of the nation during the
war. A companion proposal to regu-
late prices is nearing completion and
should be introduced within the next
few days.
"These measures are based on the
war power and merely undertake to
care for abnormal conditions caused
by the existing emergency, as basis
of consideration for final legislation to
stimulate production; to conserve the
supply and to bring about equitable
distribution and to prevent excessive
prices of food"
TO GIVE PRESIDENT POWER.
The administration food legislation
in the form of Joint resolution was
introduced in the senate by Chairman
Gore Of the agricultural committee.
The bill to be introduced later will
confer plenary power on the presi-
dent: on suggestion Of the council OF
national defense. to more adequately
handle the situation including the fix
ing Of prices both minimum and maxi
mum: to prescribe national prohibition
in the presidents discretion; regulate
trans portation of food products and
deal with produce exchanges and
boards of trade to prevent undue spec
ulation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
.FAvoRs GOVERNMENT CONTROL

FAvORS GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
New York, April 30-Butter and
eggs viii be plentiful and comparative
" cheap this summer if the govern
ment will stop speculation, according
to Frank NJ. Coughlan, member OF a
large New York butter, egg and cheese
company. Mr.. Coughlan has just re-
turned from the Pacific coast states,
where he says there is large surplus
Of butter and eggs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
GREEK KING PLANS AeD,cATloN.

London, April 30-The report that
King Constantine of Greece is soon to
abdicate is reiterated in dispatch
from Rome to the Star, which, says
it has been confirmed from neutral
diplomatic sources. 1t is suggested
that the king and queen may land at
an Italian port and proceed overland
to Denmark.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
WHEAT UP, THEN DOWN.

Chicago, April S0.-Wheat resumed
its upward flight today. July advanced
Sc to 1894; May 4c to $2.7s, and Sep
tember 51hc to $1.96.
The gains were wiped out later in
the forenoon. May dropped to s2.70;
July to $2.24k and September to
$1S61s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
WOMEN URGED TO SAVE.

Chicago, April 30-Dr. John Dill Rob
ertson, city health commissioner, to-
day appealed to Chicago housewives to
conserve much foodstuff now wasted
as garbage. The daily waste accumu-
lation of the city. he estimated, Is
about 25O. 900 pounds Of foods, one-half
of which can be used.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
kEOkuk SENDS BID.

Keokuk, April 80. Mayor Lotion to-
day wired Secretary Lansing on behalf
of the city an invitation to the British
and French war commissions 80 visit
Keokuk particularly to see tpe water
nnwar nlant located here,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01

and the that put America into the world war
II commando the the mongolan
he the order to fire German submarine April
did the sxnch had been
Installed ship
appointed Annapolis from Newton, Mass
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
WOMEN TO RAISE POTATOES.

Davenport, April 30. A club of the
most prominent women of Maquoketa,
Iowa, near here, expect to aid two
movements by renting vacant lots in
that city and raising potatoes for the
benefit of the Red Cross They intend
to do all the work themselves.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
GERMAN SHIPS TO AID.

Manila, P. l., April 80. The govern
ment is making plans to utilize the
German steamships seized in the Phil
ippines to relieve insular trade con-
gestion. The North German Lloyd
steamer Mark is almost ready to be put
into commission and the work of re.
pairing the others is proceeding.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
SHIP BUILDING STARTS.

Newark, N. j., April S0-Work will
be started today by the Foundation
company on the big ship yard on the
Passaic river here, at which will be
built in record time the wooden ships
proposed by the U. 8. shipping board
to Offset the destruction of tonnage by
German subma rines.
The first ship is to be launched in
ninety days and will be ready to carry
cargoes a month and half later. As
all the patterns will be standardized
the succeeding vessels can be turned
out much more rapidly and when the
work is well under way it is estimated
one ship can be built every ten days.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
BILLS OUTLINE
FOOD CONTROL
LEEvER AND GORE PRESENT AD
ILLUSTRATIONS WAR
PERIOD PLAN.
HOUSTON GIVES ASSURANCE.

HOUSTON GIVES ASSURANCES.
Washington, D. c., April 30. -
Heads of the country's largest
poultry, butter and egg exchanges
were assured by Secretary Hous-
ton today that the government has
no immediate intention to fix food
prices. They came to Washington
to enquire as to the effect of food
control legislation the administra-
tion will ask of congress.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
MovEs FOOT eY FOOT.
MOVES FOOT BY FOOT.

Almost literally foot by foot General
Halg is forcing his stubborn foe back.
Both sides are fighting with reso-
luton as grim and savage as any the
war has shown and 1t seems to be a
question as to which can sustain its
ghastly sacrifices the longest
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01

Washington. D. c., April 80. -Presi.
dent Wilson and Secretary Baker today
took up differences between the senate
and house army bill. The conferees ad-
justing differences between the two
houses will be told the administrations
stand on disputed points.
The age limits of 21 to 81 fixed In
the senate bill are preferred by the ad-,
ministration since they more nearly
approximate the desire Of the war de-
partment for age limits Of from 10 to
25 years The limits from 21 to 40 hx-
ed by the house bill are unsatisfactory
to the administration.
REGISTRATIONS AN ~ rev
A date for the registration Of those
liable to service will not be fixed by
the president until the bill has been
perfected In both houses. Until that
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01

MAN GIVES
LIFE in WAR

Bloomfield, April 30 Especially -
David G. Mcclure of Bloomfield has
given his life in the cause Of the allies
somewhere in France A cablegram
received here by his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Abraham Mcclure, told Of his
death while in action, April IL. Mr..
Mcclure was twenty-five years old and
was a member of the British army.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
ENJOYS PLAN TRIP
French Commissioners Will Visit Mid.
die West; Chicagoans Angry
At Mayor.

Washington, D. c., April 30. -Chica-
go's invitation to members Of the Brit
ish and French missions to visit that
city was presented today by Senator
Lewis and submitted to the commits
sioners by the state department.
It was announced that the French
mission will visit Lincoln's tomb at
Springfield. No definite arrangements
for the trip have been made and 1t Is
not known what points will be visited.
CHICAGO MAYOR ON GRILL.
Chicago, April 80. The action Of
Mayor William Hale Thompson in de-
clining to extend an invitation to thu
British and French missions now in
Washington, to visit Chicago, is to be
the subject of inquiry by the federal
authorities.
A number Of leading business and
professional men who have been mem
bers of an advisory committee appoint
ed by the mayor soon after he took Of
fee have announced their withdrawal
from the cornmittee, giving as the
reason their disapproval Of his course,
in regard to the invitation to the dis
tinguished foreigners.
After the mayor decided that he
would be ''presuming considerably to
take the position that all of the people
of Chicago are in favor Of the invita-
tion." the city council by unanimous
vote invited members Of the two mis-
sions to visit this city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
WILSON WANTS
YOUTH IN BIG
ARMY;0PP0SES
40-YEAR RULE
Senate May Reopen Debate
Before Acting on the
House Measure
CONFERENCE TO MAKE
CHANGES IN DETAILS
IOWA TAKES DRAFT STEP.

IOWA TAKES DRAFT STEP.
Des Moines, April 30-Secretary
day that he had received an order
from the war department to send
in the number Of voting precincts
In the state, In counties and In
cities.
The order came through the CEN
sus department and Il 10 believed
It is to obtain list Of men In each
precinct available for war duty.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
MONEY FOR DEFENSE.

Washington, D. c., April 30.
Appropriations Of $2,6ee, 49,, ,281 to
meet urgent deficiencies In the
army and navy, or $3.50, ,s55, ,6a7 less
than was recommended by the war
and navy departments are Included
In bill favorably reported to the
house today by the appropriations
committee.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
.HA|G ADVANCES
FOOT BY FOOT;
AWFUL CARNAGE
DAT TIE S TOLL
Bloody Battlefield of Arras
Sees CHASTITY Test of
Endurance
CONFLICT BATTLES
ALL SUPERLATIVES

The battle Of Arras still RACES with
che issue remaing in doubt. For six
days torrents Of blood have flowed
and the armies OF Britain and Ger
many still are struggling for the mas
terry in conflict which battles superla-
tives.
MOVES FOOT By FOOT.
Tens of thousands of reserves have
been hurled against the British battle
front by Field Marshal Won linden
burg in supreme effort to- check the
British advance but 80 far without
avail.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01

CONTINUED on Page s.)
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FIRE CURTAIN STOPS TEUToNs.

Paris, April 30.-Violent artillery
fighting occurred last night south OF
st. Quentin in the regions Of Troyon
Hurtebise and Craonne. Several in
cipient German attacks we're stopped
by the French curtain Of fire.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
MENACE INcREAsEs

Continued on Page 81
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BRITISH TIGHTEN HOLD.

London, April 30.-The off1cial state
ment issued by the war ONCE this
morning says:
I'm small local operation between
Monchy-le-preux and the Scrafe river,
we captured a few prisoners and i'm
proved our position during the night.
Our troops also made successful raid
north OF Ypres, capturing eighteen
prisoners and machine gun"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
cENsoRs, BAR EFFECTIVE.

| Tho entire situation in Europe ar
pears TO have reached one Of hose
confused stages where conflicting
news makes the relative Importance
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
GREAT FILM PRODUCTION
OF RUSSIA'S BLACK MONK
Career of =, Rasputin in Picture
Form: Greatest Film of Today -,

Coming as sequel 10 the stirring
address on Russia by Charles Edward
Russell Tuesday night in the Bismarck
Auditorium is the great film produc-
ton of the career OF Rasputin, Rus
sia's black monk, which will be shown
in Bismarck's beautiful playhouse 1tc
night and@Friday night. InterestSin
Russia is at its height in Amefica.
Everyone Is eager to learn of the tfaH
OF autocracy and the birth Of demos
racy, in one of the largest countries
of the world.
The life and death of Rasputin is
graphically told in the great picture.
Such we'll known film stars as Mon
tague Love, June Elvidge, Arthur Ash.
ley, Violet Axzell, Lillian Cook, Irving
Cummings, Henry Hull and Julia Dean
will be seen. 1t was left for Henry
Hull to interpret kerensky, Russia's
man of the hour
Montague Love, who interprets Ras.
putin, before his call to the screen
had won International renown as Onc
of the most versatile and sure fire
actors of the speaking stage. H.:
artistic orbit already had girdle'l tho
world. But the motion picture firma-
ment was to greatly widen his circle
through the medium Of World Picture
Brady.Made, where Mr.. Loves crea-
tons have shown steadily increasing
brilliancy, developing q remarkable
faculty for sinking himself completely
in every characterization. The role
Of Rasputin provides opportunities of
extraordinary value for the full ex>
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
MISS CLARA HILL
TO WED LINDLEY

The engagement of Miss Clara Hill
daughter OF the late James J. Hill, to
Erasmus Christopher Lindley, vice
president, counsel general and mem
Der of the board of directors of the
Great Northern railroad, was an
nOunced on Saturday.
Miss Hill has been deeply interested;
in charitable work and with the aid
OF her father did much for the relief
of suffering in Belgium. A personal
friend of both the king and queen OF
Belgium, the plight OF that country
appealed more to Miss Hill than per
haps 1t otherwise would have. She
was the chairman of the st. Paul Bel
GUM relief commission.
Miss Hill gave the site and later
erected the building of the Visitation
convent in st. Paul.
Mr.. Lindley is a University OF
Michigan man, was formerly assistant
states attorney of Cook county, I'LL
nois, and for many years was assOci
ated with former Governor Charles S
Eeneen Of Illinois in the prosecution
Of vice and graft conditions in Chi
cago. He has been in St. Paul with
the Great Northern for eight years.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
THOUSANDS OF r.: C. SEALS
ON SALE IN THE STATE

Mrs. Fannie DUMB uain. secretary
of the North Dakota Anti-tuberculosis
association, has already sent to vari.
Gus parts of the state 100000 Red
Cross Christmas seals and has 45O, 900
more. to send. ,,.!.nl. &c., - ~
Reports coming in from the various
towns and cities indicate that the sale
this, year will doubled that OF last
year. LaMoure, whose usual app0r-
tionment is SIS worth has already sold
$118 worth and Casselton has increas.
ed the amount from $25 to $3.50, Other
sections are asking for decided in
crease and from all indications North
Dakota will "gO over the top in this
campaign. rIl4' K G~aH {, TH,#t 4
The sale in Bismarck will open
early Saturday morning and continue
throughout the day. A number of com.
mittees will assist Mrs. Quain in the
campaign.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22

City as the apex of a triangle having
Juarez and Ojinaga for it's two other
points. This was announced at mill.
tary headquarters tonight, although
the details of the movement, which
has Villa camp Cuchuilla Parade as
it's objective, are being withheld for
military reasons.
Rumors of an impending attack up.
on Chihuahua City were dispelled to.
day when news of the arrival of five
troop trains at Chihuahua City was
received at headquarters here. These
troops, reinforcing General Eduardo
Hernandez meager garrison in the
state capital, give him q fighting force
of sufficient strength to assume an
offensive against the 1000 Villa troops
in the Ojinaga-Villa-Ahumad sector.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know Dr.:
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret Of keeping young b to feel
young - 10 do this you mast watch your
liver md bowels - there's no need Of
having . sallow complexion - dark rings
under your eyes - pimples - . bilious
look n your face - dull eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctor win tell you ninety
per cent Of ~ sickness CONES from 10.
active bowels and liver.
D.. Edwards . well.nown physician
In Ohio perfected vegetable com.
pound mixed with olive oil to act on
the liver and bowels which he gave to
his patients for years. Ie
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablet4 the substi.
tute for calomel are gentle in their action
yet always effective. They bring about
that exube1ance Of spirit that natural
buoymcy which should Be enjoyed BY
everyone, By toning up the liver and clear.
ING the system Of impurities.
You win know Dr.. Edwards Olive Tab.
lets b their olive coIoe. loc md sc pes
box AZ duegiseA
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
SOCIETY
Woman's Council For Food Conservation
Formed with A Membership of q

A Bismarck Council for the conserv.
alton of food has been formed by WON.
Ell OF this city with membership of
2S. Mrs. F. R. Smyth, who is chair.
man for this district will head the
council and will lave the assistance
of II OF the club and church women
of the city. Each member of the
council is a representative of some
organization, cluo or church society.
A meeting of the council has been
called for Friday afternoon at 200
o'clock in the Commercial club rooms
to decide on the date for the Decem.
; Der food demonstration days when
Miss Newton of the state agricultur.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22

al college will make her monthly WISH
here.
The personnel of the council fol
lows: Mrs. F. r. Smyth, Mrs. ]. P
French, Mrs. A. S. Hoffman, Mrs. NJ
W. Neff, Mrs. w, H.. Bodenstab, Mrs
F. S. Talcott. Mrs. Robert Dutton
Mrs. E. H. Pierce, Mrs. Spriggs, Mrs
Joseph Kelly, Mrs. M. P. Moore, Mrs
Alfred Zuger, Mrs. L., Van Hook, Mrs.
Schebler, Mrs. Henzler, Mrs. Nellie
Evarts, Mrs. w. ]. Hutcheson, Mrs.
j. d. Mcdonald. Mrs. William Laist,
Mrs. A. A. Eruce, Mrs. Fl. c. Postleth.
waite, Mrs. Glover Dollar, Mrs. viii.
liam Suckow, Alice Latson, Agnes Orr,
Alice Knott, Aldyth Ward and Miss
DensefOrd. ,'*
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
LARGER CITIES EXEMPT
aFR0M COAL RESTRICTION
. FARGO INTERPRETATION

Fargo, N. D., Nov. 22.-Fargo coal
dealers, when informed of State Fuel
Administrator Bakers order issued to.
day restricting the amount of coal
for household use to 1000 pounds at
one time, expressed the opinion that
the price Of coal would have to be adj
vanced on account of the frequent de-
liveries which would be necessary
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
WOMAN FRACTURSES HIP
WHEN DOOR BLOWS SHUT

While trying to hold a garage door
open during the heavy wind storm
Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. o. Il.
Smith was thrown to the ground and
received a fracture OF the left hip. Tho
accident happened at the Smith home
in Thirteenth street. She was remov.
ed to the Bismarck hospital for treat
ment.
Mrs. Smith was to have given q
reading this afternoon before the
Women's Missionary society of the
First Presoy: erian church.. Il., j.,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
Sodal;ty Gard Party,

Members of the Girls Sodality of
st. Mary's pro-cathedral are making
extensive arrangements for their card
rartv Friday evening in the Knights
of Columbus hall. Nearly 80 tables
are expected to be in play for whist.
! Tiss Elizabeth Rleth is chairman of
the entertainment committee.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22

New York.-Many a fair maid, &C.
cepting from travelling relative re.
turning from the orient the gift of an
embroidered kimono, has exclaimed
over its c0lors and then-regretfully
hung it away. The athletic young mod.
ems have few uses for lounging robes,
aad until some clever designer discov.
erod this kimono gown all the broid-
cred beauties were wasted on some
American girls. In the gown pictured
herewith the embroidery on the satin
foundation is confined to one side and
to the real Japanese obi, lined with
white satin, at the back. The loose
kimono sleeve and the white fold
that outlines the throat and develops
into the side closing are the original
kimono feature. '..'.'t
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
Leader Of CLUB,

Blake Tyler. son Of Bishop and Mrs
J. Poyntz Tyler of Fargo. has beer
appointed leader of the North Dakota
club which is a section of the Booster
club at the Washington and Lee Uni.
versity. The club has formally pledg
ed its support 20 this country during
the crisis through which it is passing
and the student body vo'el unani.
mously to request all private houses.
dining clubs and boarding houses fur
nishing meals to students, 20 inaug-
urate at once a meatless and wheat
less day each week.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
To Enter Military School.

Finley Baker, third son Of Capt. and
Mrs. Up. Baker of near the city, will
leave this evening for Fort Leaven.
worth, Kan, where he will enter the
officers military school. Capt. and
Mrs. Baker entertained at a family
dinner last evening in his honor.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
To Soend Winter Here.

Mrs e. X. Vance and children. Del.
bert, Robert and Mella OF Clentena,
Mont, have arrived in the city and
will sDend the winter with the form.
er's mother, Mrs. r. !. Marcellui %
Seventh street.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-11-22
MAJOR f. p. GUAM IN
SOUTHERN CANTONMENi

Major E. p. Quain Of this city, who
has been in Boston in training for
government service has been ordered
10 bort Ogelthorpe, Ca, where he will
receive special training before leaving
for France.
Major Quain is head of the Bis.
marck Surgical section, which was &C.
cepted for Red Cross service abroad
by the American ked Cross society
last summer.