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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-25
roEINo THE MARK.

There Is ample reason to believe
that the Investigation OF the emer.
gency ship building enterprises IN
which the government is engaged VIII
Justify the assertions Chairman Hur-
lev has made on several occasions
since he became the head OF the
board, that excellent progress has
been made despite vexatious labor
troubles and internal strife, and thai
the ambitious program for the pro
duction of a great feet of merchant
ships is on the road to realization
within a remarkably short time.
Assurances have come from such
impartial sources as Lloyd's to sub
stantiate Mr.. Hurley's declarations.
It is to be hoped that thorough In
ouirv will reveal Just such CONDITION
as Mr.. Hurley says exists. 1t win
hearten the American pubic to know
that some Of its war-making machine
~ is proving its efficiency. And It
WIN not be surprising to those who
have watched Mr.. Huriey's career. to
learn that he Is q success In his try
ing position.
No doubt IL all the critics Of the
board and all the details OF It's vari.
Gus vicissitudes are to be admitted
to the inquiry, there will be q number
of mild sensations, but the public will
pass them by with equanfmity II the
big fact is established that under its
present management the enterprise
ia doing that for which It was con-
ceived.
Mr.. Hurley is a business man. He
has surrounded himself With business
men. He has severed much Of the
red tape which threatened the sue
cess Of his plans for time. He has
handled the governments business
much as an up-to-date American busi.
ness man would handle his own at.
fairs should his private fortune be at
stake. This, at any rate. is the i'm.
preston the public has obtained from
the statements and reports that have
been made by the shipping board
and by outside observers from time
to time,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-25
AN EXTRA SESSION.

Governor Harding Is questioning
members Of the legislature with view
to learning their opinions as to cali
ing a special session to deal with
questions which have come up in
Iowa as results of the war. Indica-
lions are that the session will take
place, and that the chief executive
postponed a public announcement OF
his proposal until he was convinced OF
the need for specia; legislation.
Probably the most important sub
iect Iowans must consider within the
next few months is that Of 'continu-
fng the operation Of factories engaged
in what the government will desig-
nate as non-essential industries. Gov
ernor Harding says bluntly that sew
eral factories must close unless war
work can be obtained for them. This
is a matter that must be met without
delay and in q manner which win in
sure not only proper financial protec-
ton for investors, but continued en-
ployment for workers.
It is not clear as yet how the gov
ernor expects to frame state legisla-
ton to meet this situation, but II he
has q plan that is workable he win
meet with little objection to his spe-
cial session plan even II this Is the
only question Of importance he ex.
poets to handle.
An appropriation should be proNid.
ed for the state council OF defense.
1t has demonstrated its value In Iowa
and its members have worked patriot
ically without compensation. 1t was
. short-sighted legislative move to
withhold funds from the council In the
firyt place, even in view Of the fact
that when the question was under
consideration the nation bad bsFely
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-25
A CASE IN POINT.

Because the navy department had
FIRST can on most Of the ship yards in
the country when the war began,
other yards had to be constructed be-
fore the production OF ships for the
emergency feet could be carried on
extensively, according to tho chair
man Of the shipping board.
Secretary Daniels has told the con-
gressional investigating committee
how Wen he has managed the affairs
Of the navy, and there is no reason to
doubt tha4 his glowing report Of his
activities was wrong at least in re-
gard 10 ordering new vessels. Neither
is It proper to cr1ticise him for con-
tracing with the majority Of the big
shtpyards, for It was his business to
provide war vessels, not merchant
ships. Al secretary Of the navy he Is
responsible for . definite branch Of
the nations war.malEing activities. II
his thoroughness cnpples some other
branch he can answer censure by cit
ting his restricted responsibility.
But Mr.. Hurley and Mr.. Daniels
are members Of what We must cdl
our supreme war council So are the
heads Of nine other departments, each
busy with his own affairs and re-
sponsibilities. Each would be more
than human II he did not regard his
own work as Of f1rst importance to the
country in the war crisis.
How are. these two department
heads and their nine busy colleagues
to decide between the navy and the
emergency feet II q question arises -
to which one must step aside and per-
NIT the other unlimited use Of all the
nations shipyards.
Such a question may arise for the
war council to decide. Nine men with
only superficial knowledge Of the
situation and two with their views
prejudiced in opposite directions may
be called on to make the answe.
for the country, and that countrys
future may depend on the verdict
Would not a supreme war council
cumpnsed oe DO three ssrungeK men
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-25

days. the general PUBIC can wen AZ
ford to read the news of Mr.. Heney's
sensation without turning a hair.
These comments are written, Of
course, with knowledge only Of the first
days grist Of revelations. 1t seems that
the owners OF the st0ckyards in Chi
caxo who also own the terminal rail-
way serving the yards, became fear
full for the safety of their big invest
ments when they learned that the
Armour plant might be transferred
further west at the behest Of the
western trunk lines. To prevent this,
they are said ia, have crossed the
Armour palm with something Ike 49,
OOO, 600, in rebates, 80 they might con
tinue to realize dividends from their
investments in Chicago.
OF course, this Juggling of millions,
IL it did take place AZ Mr.. Heney de.
clares, probably increased the price OF
hams and bacon and numerous other
branded and trade marked relics Of
the lamented porker, but II the whole
amounted to q mere 100000 the
Californian must not expect the coun'
try to 70 into ecstacies OF excitement
over his disclosures.
In ante bellum days, perhaps. this
might have seemed huge amount,
but now. when We talk glibly Of bill
lions. 36,00O,O 900 hardly sufnces for
making conversational change.
It is like tearing page from the
history of the trust-busting days,
though, to read of the $1,000 clerk
who held 1890 shares of stock In
the stock yards company but never
saw a single certificate, and who was
recorded in the minutes Of the stock
holders meeting as having played a
star role in q deal in which he handed
over $1,000, 900 in cold cash. This
clerk who answers to the unromantio
name of Pegram, told the invesftgat.
ora Yesterday that he never knew OF
the transaction.
Nov and then, even tn this enltght'
ened age. we read Of the successful
marketing Of leaden gold brick. No
doubt the old Spanish prisoner graft
will be bobbing up one OF these days.
Green goods peddlers have not lost
their cunning. and the manipulation OF
the three little shells is plying his
vocation with the same old 100 per
cent income. Now, with Mr.. Heney's
assistance, we learn that the rebate
IL still with M, and the dummy di.
rector, and big business" and all
that. :.
The inquiry at Washington should
have been opened with the singing OF
After the Ball It would have prepared
the minds Of the unsuspecting onlook.
ers for the other echoes Of the good
old days that We imagined had passed
into oblivion along with the lego-mut'
ton sleeve, free silver agitation,
Wang. the depot hack and other In
stitutions that fourished in the latter
nineties.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-25
HANDS OFF.

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-25

no one realized just what being at
war might mean. 1t has been found
that the defense council Is neces-
sary institution, and 1t could be of
much greater use to the state II its
authorities should be broadened and
an appropriation made available for
its use.
Governor Hardfng's call for the
special session, if it Is issued, should
state plainly the purposes for which
the legislature Is summoned. and these
should have to do solely with the war.
To be sure, 1t would save deal Of
trouble that is in store for Iowa II the
legislature should vote on the ques-
ton of ratifying the prohibition
amendment to the national constitu-
ton and put that question out Of the
way, but the vote would be denounced
Is a snap judgment by the defeated
faction and would usher in long
period Of recrimination and bitter
ness which Iowa does not want at
this time.
One question which Is vital to Iowa
and the nation and which should be
considered by the Legislature Is that
Of vaterpower and waterway develop
ment. The exigencies Of wartime
have brought this fact home to the
people who ignored It in time of
peace, and the nation is the loser by
reason of the lack Of foresight. Al
though q special session would not
afford time for framing legislation, it
would provide an opportunity for the
appointment Of strong commission
to present q practical plan OF action
to the next legislature
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-25
rHE SPIRIT OF cHRIsTMAs.

Win more Lu0u tuo ovoA"60 .
Der of urgent and proper demands on
the spirit of charity that is In every
American heart, that spirit is showing
It's bigness this year as never before:
"We're not giving presents as usual
this Christmas" one hears frequently.
and It Is true that the volume OF H1its
between friends and relatives is de-
creased, but there is no lack OF the
Christmas spirit. Rather Is 1t
STRENGTHENED and deepened IN It's
charitable aspect, for the curtailing
OF gifts In no instance affects those
which 60 to the poor and the unlor-
hunate.
After all. the custom Of exchanging
more or less valuable remembrances
among relatives and friends never
partook Of that joy which comes OF
csrryink Christmas cheer into homes
that would be joyless and cold but
tor charity. The Joy of giving to
those who can return only gratitude
Is the real joy Of Christmas time.
And In that sort OF happiness this
Christmas season Is richer than any
similar period the present generation
OF Americans ever knew.
Beyond question the sorrows and
The tragedies of the world war have
leveled the old walls which marked
the boundaries between class and
mass, between rich and poor in
America. The spirit of patriotism.
which has touched every loyal
American heart without regard to the
possessor's worldly s, IDS or his So
cial standing. has foun those hearts
beating in the same tempo. The mil
lionaire has donned the same sort OF
khaki uniform that makes a soldier
Of the day laborer; they have eaten
tie same rough fare and shouldered
the same unadorned rifles; they face
together the dangers of military con-
fict; war takes no more cognizance
OF their respective wealth or poverty
than does the Recording Angel.
And we whom they have left behind
to keep the home fires burning share
their realization Of the fundamental
brotherhood OF man.
Americans have opened their
hearts and their purses frequently
within the past few months In re-
sponse to sppeals for support Of war
activities. They must continue the
practice as long as the war lasts and
afterward. They must give till 1t
hurts" and keep ON giving. And they
are doing 1t cheerfully, periodically.
loyalty.
And their big-heartedness is not
ALTERING before the test Of the war
and of Christmas combined. The
Good Fellows movement BY the Elks'
club in Ottumwa, by which numerous
poor families are to be supplied with
Christmas cheer, is receiving excel
lent support, as it should. The Cou-
rier's Christmas Stocking club is even
with its maximum membership rec
ord. Churches and charitable organ
ixations are receiving their usual sup
BORT for Christmas activities.
Santa Claus will come to Ottumwa
this year as he has in other years.
He may omit some Of the lavish gifts
that he has brought in other years,
but he win have an overlooking pack
Of useful presents, each carrying
more than its usual share Of the
Christmas spirit and the Christmas
Joy.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-25

FOREIGN representatives: Cone. Lor-
enzen & woodman, Advertising Blde:,
Chicago; 225 Fifth Ave-, New 1ork
city: sos Victor Bldg, Kansas Guy
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-25

Do You Know the Pulling
Power of a Want Ad in
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
Merit RECOGNIZED

1t will be pleasing to the hosts Of
friends of Major Lucian w. Blanchard,
whose resignation as county attorney
OF Franklin county was accepted by
the Governor and Council at its last
meeting, to know that he was nomi-
mated for the position of judge ad-
vocate general Of the Federal army on
nomination only, his qualifications for
that difficult and responsible place
being already known to enough army
officers to cause them to secure
his services the moment offered
Six appointments of this class was
tc be made, with more or less candi-
dates. One was to be chosen from
New England and Major Blanchard
was the immediate choice, although
rothing in the way of backing" was
PUT in after his nomination was made.
Major Blanchard is now stationed at
Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich.
where a large force Of the Federal
Army is encamped.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
FINES PAID TO SEA AND
SHORE FISHERIES COMR.

The following cases have been re-
ported to Oscar H. Dunbar. commits
s!oner of sea and shore fisheries. in
which during September fines were
paid:
Warden woodward Of Jonesport
against Fl! Beal Of Jonesport. for H.
legal possession Of So short Holsters
Fined s36. Paid.
Warden Kicker Of Saco against John
H. Norton of Biddeford for illegal pos
session of "a short Holsters Fined SOS
Paid.
Warden Kicker against Ivory H. EN-
mons of Fleetwood, for ILLEGAL posses
sion of "a short Holsters. Fined se4
Paid
Warden John H. whalen Of South
Thomaston against z. E. Lawry OF
Friendship for the Illegal possession OF
81 short Holsters. Fined s57. Paid
Warden W'halen against Alvin F.
Radcliff Of Rockland for torching her
ring. Fined SO. Paid
Warden Whalen against Frank H
Maloney Of South Thomaston for
torching herring. Fined $40. Paid
Warden Charles H. Cougllin Of
Rockland seized shipment of Holsters
from Alvah Smith Of Swans Island
in which were 100 short Holsters Fined
$780, Paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
They Cheered the Governor

Governor Milhken on the occasion
last week of his trip to Portland for
the presentation to the Milliken Reg
iment of the stand of colors by the
Rotary Club had few spare moments,
during which he visited the school for
the Blind and the State school for
Boys. 1t was at the latter, as he
entered the grounds, accompanied by
Private Secretary l.. NJ. Hart. that the
incident that pleased him so much had
its start.
A number Of the smaller boys Of the
institution were playing with a foot
ball and the Governor called to them:
Say, give US a kick, will YOU"
And the boys, not knowing who the
tall but pleasant stranger was i'm
mediately gave the Governor an OPP
portunity of booting the pigskin to a
far cry distance.
That pleased the youngsters. and
when they were told that the Governor
OF the State had stopped to play foot
ball with them, they hurriedly began
plans for an expression of their ap-
probation. 1t resulted thusly:
The Governor and Secretary Hart
on leaving found the boys lined up.
in order of their size, and all ready
with a cheer and salute We can't
vouch for the accuracy Of the words
accompanying the cheer, but the wind
ur sounded something like the follow
ing:
Rah' Rah, Rah. Who are We?
We are the boys of the Mlliken Bat
teree-e-e-e-e
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28

order is expected within a short time.
NJ. H. Hill of the Automobile Bureau
department of State, will leave Friday
for weeks vacation which he VIII
pass with his brother. DR.. F. Q. Hill
Of Monticello. They plan to try the
hunting during his visit.
Governor William Neptune OF the
Pleasant Point Indian Reservation has
been a caller during this week at the
State House in relation to business
connected with his people.
John F. Sprague of Dover and Fox
croft was visitor on Thursday at the
State House.
Commissioner Of Labor and Indus
try Roscoe A. Eddy went Wednesday
noon to Bangor on official business.
He will also visit Old Town and plans
to return home Thursday evening. II
he can complete his business.
Senator Frank D. Marshall Of Port
nd. State Senator from Cumberland
county. was in the city Tuesday and
"Wednesday and attended the Council
meeting.
Inspector Elmer E. Parkman Of the
Public Utilities Commissions staff
went to Bangor Thursday afternoon tc
investigate the accident in which Clar-
ence Z. kimball, a yard brakeman. los,
his life
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28

sentative trade: the product from COM
mercial standpoint; the teaching Of reiat-
ed work and the selection of subjects
which function in the trades; courses or
study for trade schools; organization ana
function of Industrial education: type
study and organization: education and It's
meaning; the difference between general
and vocational education, education TOT
brain workers" and education ior
hand workers" English with speciai
reference to the needs of Industrial teach>
ers including terms, definitions, etc.,
mathematics as used in the drafting room
and shop with emphasis on teaching
mechanical drawing. the study and inter
probation of blue prints. planning pro-
ject and keeping its accounts; community
civics and sanitation, including housing
and care Of operatives: demonstration
before classes with conference and lee
lures covering problems in shop pracuce
and in the handling Of the industrial
school boy; methods of teaching and OBJ
servation in school-shop and also IN the
industry itself where possible; shop prac-
tice in class teaching and criticism: indus
trial history: industrial disturbances and
Industrial and political development
The school at Gorham has at present
special or separate buildings Of adequate
dimension, a complete equipment FOR
wood and iron work including machine
tools, drills, saws lathes, hammers, etc.
Teachers must be normal school grad
yates or graduates of approved colleges
or of the University Of Maine with at
least two years special industrial edu-
cation in a department or in technical
school. In lieu of the last requirement
actual experience as an industrial worker
who shows skill in his trade and skill as
a teacher may be accepted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28

Governor Carl E. Milliken, accom-
panied by several members of his
staff. on Thursday attended the fair at
Athens. the party making the trip by
automobile and enjoying the ride, the
weather and the visit. The return
was made in season for Governor Mil
liken TO go to Bangor for the opening
OF the Maine Music Festival in the
evening.
Governor Milliken will be in Boston
this tfriday) morning for an impor-
tant conference and will return as far
as Portland. where in the evening he
will welcome to Maine the part or
Canadians now in this country on re-
cruiting work-the Royal Scots and
the Black Watch. He will go through
on the Pullman tonight to Bangor and
Saturday evening will again attend the
Music Festival. Miss Margaret Wilson.
daughter Of the President. being the
soloist He will return home that
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28

The following regarding the plans for
the institution of the Vocational Educa-
ton system in Maine are announced
from the office OF State Superintendent Of
! Schools DR.. Augustus o. Thomas
High Schools
! The requirements of High schools re-
lating to vocational education in agricul-
ture, under the plan for vacation educa-
tional In this State under the provisions
of tn federal act, are as follows, 1t is
announced at the State Department of
Education:
/ First-Must be designed to meet the
needs Of persons over IA years of age who
have entered upon or expect to enter
upon the work Of the farm
second-Suitable equipment sufficient to
meet the approval of state and federal
boards must be provided by local COM
munity.
Third-Provision must be made for &C
tual practice in farm work. Definite
projects must be carried on and &C
curate accounts kept with the same.
Fourth-School must provide for care
fully supervised practice on school farm
or farm procured for the purpose or on
tracts Of land within reasonable reach Of
the school.
Fifth-Course Of study must provide
weM-rounded course of instruction in sub
iects other than those which function in
the vocation taught. especially English,
civics. science and mathematics.
Sixth-Course of study must contain Is
points.
seventh-Length Of wear must be at
least 36 weeks.
Fighth-School must contain adequate
library of reference books. especially
bearing on agricultural and related sub
jects
Ninth-Course must cover at least two
full years Of vocational instruction,
Tenth-Teac cheers who teach in these
schools must hold certificates issued by
the state Of Maine upon the usual re-
quired qualification plus preparation IN
agricultural subjects. Graduates Of agri-
cultural colleges who have practical farm
experience are preferred.
State Normal Schools
The state normal school at Gorham
will train teachers for the trades and in
dustries under the new plan for voca-
tional training which is now being put in
effect in cooperation with the federal
government under the direction Of DR..
Augustus Q. Thomas. the State superin-
, tendent of public schools.
The course at the GorhFm normal
school covers both wood and etal work
and the use of machine tools y til special
instruction in some representative trades
Of the State of Maine such as carpentry.
cabinet making. printing, book making.
painting and blacksmithing. The con-
trolling elements of instruction are
mastery of the technique of the occupa-
ton and teaching ability. A two years
course for especially adapted students is
provided.
The instruction at the Gorham Normal
school will embrace the following:
An anlysis Of trade for the purpose
Of instruction; the organization Of trade
school; the equipment Of a trade-shop
school; definite project" Of repre-