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Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
HAVE SOFT, WHITE HANDS
Clear Skin and Good Hair by Using
Cuticura-TriaI Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Besides
these fragrant, super-creamy emol-
lients prevent little skin troubles be-
coming serious by keeping the pores
free from obstruction. Nothing better
at any price for all toilet purposes.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

profitable, unless they are given thor
Ough cultivation and fertilizers. The
fertilizers should always be applied in
the fall and worked into the soil with
the first cultivation in the spring.
Gooseberries require the same treat
ment as currants, as they have the
same fruit habits.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
Actress TELLS SECRET.

A we'll known actress gives the follow
ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint OF
water add OF. Bay Rum, a small box OF
Barbo Compound, and Y or of glycerine.
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix It at home at very little cost Full
directions for making and use come in
each box of Barbo Compound. 1t will
gradually darken streaked, faded gray
hair, and make 1t soft and glossy. II VIII
not color the scalp, Is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub on. Adv.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

Infections or infammations of the Eyes,
whether from external or internal causes.
are promptly healed by the use of Roman
Eye Balsam at night upon retiring. Adv.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
Business Confusion.

"See here, Jibbs, didn't you tell me
you could marry Miss Fluff any time
yOu wanted to?"
Swell, yes, in a way, 1 had the re-
fuSal of her hand"
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

Knicker-What will follow the war
after the war?
BOcker-The peace after the peace
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

Keep your eye on the humble man.
Perhaps he is lying low for the pur-
pose of humbling you.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
The lnducement.

Willis-What makes a man always
give a lady a diamond ring?
Gillis-The lady.-Orange Peel.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

If we didn't have to work there
would be no fun in loafng.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

For speedy and effective action DR. Peery's
Dead Shot has no equal One dose only
will clean out Worms or Tapeworm in a few
hours. Adv.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

The American farmer is the hope OK
the nation.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

Any man becomes an ideal husband
the day his wife becomes a widow.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

The whole universe is nothing but a
trace of the divine goodness.-Dante
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
The Toiler.

Does a farmer have to work hard?"
yep. But not as hard as the aver
age person who has to buy what US
farmers raise"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-20

BRAZIL APPLIES CENSORSHIP
REVOLT GAINS STRENTH
Buenos Aires, April 20.-With air
tight Brazilian censorship clapped
on, reports from Uruguay today de-
CIared German revolt in BraZi's
provinces near UTuguayan boundary
was growing. Refugees pouring into
Uruguay report fighting between
German rebels and government
forces in Brazil MOnteyideO reports
fndivated serious condition Of affairs
in probably three Brazilian states.
Rio De Janeiro.Report that Brazil
ian steamer Belem, 1882 tons, had
been tOrpedOed by German subma-
rine in Mediterranean aroused fur
Their excitement here today. No Off
CiaI confirmation Obtainable.>
Announcement that German Min
lister PaOIis, who has already been
handed his passports, had previously
arranged to depart home on board
steamer Rio De JaneirO, had now
changed his mind and would journey
to Chile, interpreted here as GeTma-
ny's decision to continue her South
American propaganda work. Chilean
government had been expected to
support Brazil against Germany, but
note received recently on contrary
indicated lack Of sympathy with
Brazil.
The Brazilian federation Of labor
today notified the government that
its workers will not fight in event of
war, adding that government had
better employ the many idle work.
men than to engage in hOstilities."
Dispatches received from Rio De
Janeiro quoted minister Of war as de-
nying that military mission from
Brazil would shortly leave for United
States to cooperate with allies
against Germany.
-O-O-
ATTORNEYS DISCARDED
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-20
"sToP BOARDING FOOD"

stop boarding canned goods,
soap, flour and sugar" is the plea to
housewives of Chicago from a dozen
sources. The inclination of prudent
housekeepers to buy in large guam
titles in expectation Of big raise in
prices has shortened the market in
these necessities alarmingly.
A dearth in tin cans was predicted
yesterday at a conference Of can
ners and jobbeTs at the Hotel Sher-
man yesterday. Only perishable We
getables will be canned this season,
it was announced.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-20

SNOW, MUD AND BLOOD NO
CHECK TO THE FRENCH
With the French Armies in the
Field, April 20. - 1t sbattle of the
SHOWS that is ragin cover 40 twist
ing miles on French front. French
artillery fire turns the carpet Of
snow into oOzy mud and red-spat-
tered patterns, through which Gen.
Nive1's men were advancing, always
advancing, today.
Trenches, dUgOUts, shelters every
where were filed with German dead.
Dazed Germans were being hauled
from dUgoUts where they had hid
den, burrowed deep in piles of their
own dead. Farther back dazed,
starving Germans staggered out Of
dugouts choked with their dead COM
rades, So hours after these dUgOUts
had been taken by French.
Morale Of French troops astOund-
ing. Gen. Nivelle not seeking to
pierce German line at given point. In
stead he proposese an advance along
entire front by steady stages. Is not
like warfare of previous SOmme
campaign. How we'll it is working
out is evidenced by fact that the
French have advanced more in this
new style of attack than at any time
since battle of aMTne.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-20
ATTORNEYS DISCARDED

Two Chicago attorneys, Harry
Meyerovitz and BeauTegard MOsely,
were disbarred by the state supreme
court yesterday. The court also held
valid the ordinance requiring a Ii
cense fee Of $25 for the sale of fire.
arms. -t.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-04-20

SAFEBLOWERS GET $500
SafebIOwers got $500 from the
office Of the Independent Pneumatic
Tool Co., 1907 Michigan av., early
this morning. -.-.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20
SELECT CHARACTERS
FOR Fiji OF TOP SHOP

The cast Of principal characters for
the local talent presentation of F1-Fi
In the Toy Shop, at the Grand opera
house May 4 and under the auspices
Of the Kings Daughters, has been
chosen. Miss Bertha Wormhoudt will
have the title role, that Of Partisan
doll. Mrs. R. G. Hollingsworth has
the part Of Bonnie, the toymaker's
daughter. Miss Alyce Kilby will be
Loosely, rag doll; Mrs. Harold Vim.
son, the fairy queen; Miss Florence
Foster, Bo-Peep, and Miss Madeline
Baker, Puddin' Head. Frank Strohauer
will be the Man in the Moon, Morrell
Foster and Dan Morey will play the
parts of Lieutenant Tnheart and
Prince Lollypop. rival suitors for the
hand Of Fiji. Harold Vinson is to be
Captain Barnacle, the toy sailor, and
Otto Won Schrader one of the clowns
The jumping jacks. Noah's ark ami.
mails, tops and blocks will be taken by
scores of young people and children.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20
PARSONS STARTS ON
MILITARY TRAINING

Fairfield, April 19-Students of Par
sons college have started military
training in accordance with their petit.
ton to the faculty several days ago.
Military drill will be given three
evenings each week from now until
the close of the present school year.
The hour set aside for this practice
is 4:20 to $50 p. m. Tuesdays, Thurs.
days and Fridays.
Roy Erickson, formerly second lieu
tenant Of Company NJ, First Iowa in.
fantry and who saw four months
service with his company on the Mexi
can border with Floyd Faulkner, for.
mer Corporal of Company NJ and who
was on the border the entire time that
the First Iowa spent there are drilling
the company. Corporal Faulkner is a
student of Parsons and is greatly in.
terested in the training.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20

! luncheon in his honor at the CONNER
! clal club this noon. He also said that
war with either the centra! powers
IT successful in the world war and ulti-
! mately with Japan, was not to be
avoided had we not got into 1t now.
I'VE are less prepared today for war
than we were in the days Of the revo-
lutionary war. Then we had every
man woodsman and able to care for
himself. Each man had a rifle and
knew how to use it, and his rife was
the army's gun in that war;" said he.
Have Little Artillery.
The lack of artillery, citing the num-
Der of field pieces that were assembled
on the Mexican border, the largest
number of such armament ever gotten
together in the United States since the
civil war, was said by General Allen to
have been fiftysix, while at the battle
Of the Marine the Germans had 1000.
The size Of these guns as compared to
the artillery in use in the European
war by both sides was compared.
The need for steel helmets was
urged and the congressman who deals
with garden seeds instead Of providing
for the safety Of the fighting forces Of
the country was roundly criticized.
The paciflst was scored and officials
with peace at any price tendencies
blamed for preaching peace when they
were aware of war maneuvers Of an
other nation on Americas shores.
General Allen expressed gratitude
that as one who will have to go, he
will be given the opportunity OF fight
ing for his country and said he was
glad to have chance to tell group
Of men some things that he could not
say officially in public.
Old Soldiers Speak.
H. S. Merrick was appointed chair
man Of the meeting following the
luncheon, by Vice President G. F.
Spry Of the Commercial club Short
talks were made by T. r. Buckley and
John Feehan, post commander of
Cloutman G. A. r. Both referred to
the civil war. Chairman Merrick in
few remarks asked the assembly to
aid in the recruiting and to write thel
congressman and senators urging uni.
versal military training. Captain
Smith of Co. M also made short talk
The men present at the luncheon |
largely represented the military in /
some manner, there being representa-.
tives Of the civil war; Spanish-Ameri.
can war and the present national
guard.
General Allen will be the principal
speaker at the big celebration tonight |
following the parade. ;
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20
TELLS FARMERS
TOBECAREFUL
COUNTY AGENT URGES REASONS
FOR TESTING SEED AND PRE-
PAIRING GROUND.

This year Of high prices and small
supply Of food products should bestir
everyone to exert himself to do his part
toward increasing the crops said
County Agent c. r. Scott today. There
are number Of factors that may be
considered to this end" said he, "a few
Of which are: drainage. seed selection,
testing, preparation of the seed bed and
cultivation Of the crop"
Mr.. Scott says that many fields or
parts of fields need drainage in order
to produce the largest yield. The ma
jority of crops grown will not stand
wet feet.
AS to the selection of seed, he said
there is more to this than is generally
known. For instance in test plots of
corn, that have been carried on under
the supervision of the Iowa State col
lege. it has been demonstrated that
difference of twenty to thirty bushels
per acre is not uncommon between the
highest and lowest yielding acres Of
corn. SO 1t is evident that too much
care in the selection Of seed cannot be
exercised.
I'VE have heard a great deal about
the testing of seed before planting, es-
pecially corn. It is an old subject with
do not live up to our knowledge OF
things Great losses, losses that could
be avoided, are incurred by planting
seed that we do not know to be abso-
lutely of high germinability. We cannot
control the weather, but We can con-
troll the kind of seed we plant. Plant
nothing but good seed this vital year"
Continuing his advice Mr.. Scott has the
following to say about the seed bed:
When it comes to preparing the seed
bed and cultivating the crop, an i'm
portant part may be played toward in
creasing production. To get best re-
suits, approach the garden condition OF
soil as much as possible. A great deal
OF the cultivation Of the crops can be
accomplished before planting by proper
methods. Then strive to keep the weeds
in check and maintain a granular sur.
face. or in other words, dust mulch
on top Do the deep blowing Of the corn
the first two times over the field and
let the subsequent civilizations be shall
low This will tend to conserve the
moisture and give the best growing
conditions.
Remember the whole situation my
be summed up in selecting and testing
the seed, preparing the seed bed and
cultivation of the crop"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20
SOY BEAN WILL
BEGIVEN TEST
MOVEMENT UNDER WAY TO DEM.
ONSTRATE THE FOOD QUAIL.
TIES OF PLANT HERE.

The value of the soy bean as human
food is being studied and has pros
poets Of being given test in Ottum-
wa.
Through the federal agricultural de.
partment the Social Service bureau
has secured about peck of the prod
to get quotations on 1t. The Ottumwa
Domestic Science club and Miss Flor
ence Inlay Of the public schools ex.
pect to demonstrate some Of the
recipes.
The soy bean, small and round like
pea, enlongates when 1t is cooked
and is similar to lima bean when
served. 1t is known throughout the
world as the sofa bean, the Manchur
ian bean and the stock pea. In re-
cent years 1t has been cultivated in
the United States to considerable
extent as forage and seed crop. 1t
is native to Japan, Indo-China and
Java.
It has wide adaptation as regards
soil and climate. In general the north.
ern limit Of the plant culture in the
United States may be said to be that
of corn and the southern limit that OF
cotton. This insures successful grow.
ing of it in this vicinity. The soy
bean is an erect annual plant, average
two or three feet in height and carries
broad two to five seeded pods.
The percentage Of protein is much
higher than in white beans. This CON-
position furnishes a peculiarly econ
omical source Of protein in the diet.
Dishes made and tried by federal
dietitians and household economists
are widely varied. Mush, griddle cakes,
waff1es. pone, mashed and creamed
beans, beans with sauces. cakes, GRO
quotes, loaf bean and ham pie,
souffle, roll, dressings, salads, fruit
and nut cakes, biscuits and soups are
included in the list.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20
RICALAND.

H. D. vastine of Harper was recent
visitor with his mother Mrs. Alice
1 Vastine
! Mrs. F. w. Smith who visited rela-
tives in Washington has returned
home.
Dr.. Eugene Carmichael Of Cedar
Rapids who came to attend the golden
wedding anniversary Of his parents Mr..
and Mrs. John Carmichael returned
home Friday morning.
Mrs. Howard Gable and daughter Of
Oskaloosa who visited the Baily
family, have returned home.
v. W. Ward has arrived from Indian
apolis, Ind, where he was called to at
tend the funeral of relative:
Mrs. John Edwards OF North Dakota
II spending a few weeks with the b. II.
Grover family.
Mrs. Wayman and daughter 1nez Of
- rinceton, Mo, who spent couple OF
weeks with N W. Callister and wife
since the death of their daughter, de-
parted for home Friday
Miss Bessie Green of What Cheer
who visited the d. l. Greeson family
has returned home.
Jack Famous and family and Mrs.
Jas White and daughter of Keota
were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Carmich-
ael Sunday afternoon.
Miss Julia Johnson who spent hcr
vacation with home folks. has gone to
i,,es-studies at Drake university at
Des Moines.
Capt. Dillon who had been confined
to his bed for several weeks. passed
avay Friday evening. The remains
we've conveyed to North English where
ne was laid beside his wife. He was
upward Of 80 years old and veteran
Of the civil war.
Mrs. Hollis Thurston Of Columbia,
Mo. who has been visiting her sister
Mrs. Lula Callister the past week de-
parted for home.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Duke and Miss
T.enna Duke have returned from their
trip to Florida where they spent the
winter.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20
OLD STOREKEEPER
THREATENS FRIEND

Palmyra, Mo-, April 19.-Dan Bell,
an old storekeeper at Belltown, in
the western part of Marion county,
well known throughout this section
Of the state fer his eccentricities and
the quaint manner in which he con-
ducts his little place of business, has
been locked up, after it was charged
he made threats to kill J. NJ Dean at
Shelbina. Deputy Sheriff Harry Burg
dorf went to the Shelby county city
and brought him to this place and it
is probable that action will be taken
to have him adjudged insane. although
nothing has been done SO far with the
case
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20
DEEMS URGES
COOPERATION
FORMER oTTUMWAN, MEMBER
OF GOVERNORS FOOD COMMITS
SION, APPEALS TO IOWANs.

Burlington, April 19.-J. r. Deems,
of Burlington, formerly of Ottumwa,
has issued an appeal to the people Of
If an average increase of two acres
food production and conservation. He
Is a member of Governor Harding s
food commission, which the legislature
failed to provide with funds, but which
will carry on its work despite that
handicap.
At this time corn, potatoes and
beans are the three crops that can be
most easily increased according to the
Deems statement. which continues:
TAKE CORN ALONE:
There are approximately 100000
farms in Iowa.
1t an average increase Of two acres
can be realized on each farm and
thirty bushels per acre be raised, the
result will be an increase of 100000
bushels in the corn crop.
POTATOES:
If one-half acre-a strip 105 feet
wide by 210 feet long-can be added to
each farm and fifty bushels per acre
produced. five million bushels Of pota
toes will be added to Iowa's output.
BEANS:
On ground suited to their culture,
this crop can be made to give a
greater yield-much greater in money
than the other crops and should be
raised wherever possible.
CHICKENS:
An addition of five chickens to each
farm means 100000 chickens or 1000,
900 pounds of meat at four pounds per
chicken to Iowas credit in this emer
gency.
Cabbage, onions, turnips, carrots,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20
WOMEN CAN AID
GARDEN WORK |
COMMITTEE URGES WIVES TO
MAKE HUSBANDS TILL VA
CANT LOTS; GLUE TO HELP.

The women of Ottumwa can do
more than anyone else in the city to
encourage the growing of gardens on
vacant lots.
This was the consensus of opinion
at the meeting of the vacant lot gar
dens committee held in the CONNER
cial club just before noon.
All agreed that if the wives and
mothers will make husbands and sons
see the value of having not only this
summers vegetables but the stock OF
these foods for next winter as well,
laid by through just little personal
effort on their patrt. they will arise
to the occasion and do their part.
Vacant Lots Numerous.
The ground is available as there
are hundreds of vacant lots here and
the need is deemed urgent for every
one is agreed that the prices OF gar
den products will keep company with
the other foodstuffs and soar high this
year. Some predict higher prices next
fall than last year.
The Commercial club desires to help
encourage the growing of gardens in
Ottumwa and anyone owning lots or
big tracts that are available for gar
dens and are willing to have some one
till this ground, is asked to commune
cate with Secretary Toulme at the
club. Tell him how much ground can
be had and where it is located and he
will be able to tell the seeker for
ground where to get it.
The persons wanting lot for gar
den and do not know the name Of the
owner of such property, are asked to
see or get in touch with Secretary
Toulme and tell him where the ground
they wish is located. give him de-
scription of 1t and he will find the
owner.
Want Gardens Planted.
The one predominating thought !
the committee meeting this
was, get every vacant lot
planted that can be obtained for gar.
dens and to encourage everybody who
can plant a lot to get one and grow |
some food crops.
Everyone planting such a garden is
asked to use care in keeping down
weeds and making the ground as pro-
ductive as possible, thus earning
good reward for their labor and time,
also return for such expense as they
are subject to in buying seed.
Persons who have teams and are
able to use them blowing garden plots
and those needing blowing as well are
asked to notify Secretary Toulme,
whose Office will be made a clearing
house for the garden movement in o.
umwa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20
COMING!
To Ottumwa, Iowa
HIS 18th VISIT
The Physician on Chronic Diseases
viii Visit Our City
Friday, April q
And VIII Be at the RaIInqaIl Hotel
Until p. M, One Day ONLY.

Until s p. M, One Day ONLY.
DR.. Potterf of 31OS Garfield Ave-.
Kansas City, Mo-, who has treated
thousands of patients with electricity
and medicine, will give consultation,
examination and all the medicines
necessary FREE. All parties taking
advantage of this offer are requested
to state to their friends the result of
the treatment
Treats DEAFNESS by an entirely
new process.
Treats catarrh, throat and lung dis
ease, eye and ear, stomach, liver and
kidneys. gravel, rheumatism, paralysis,
neuralgia, nervous and heart disease.
epilepsy, Bright's disease, diseases
Of the bladder, blood, skin, goiter,
stammering, and asthma.
Piles and rupture, without detention
from business.
If you are improving under your
family physician, do not take up our
valuable time The rich and the Door
are treated alike. Idlers and curiosity
seekers will please stay away. Our
time is valuable.
Remember, NOT A PENNY will be
charged for the medicine required to
all those taking treatment this trip
Office hour, 9 a. m.
Positively married ladies must be
accompanied by their husbands. Re-
member the date, Friday, April q. at
the Ballingall hotel, Ottumwa.-Adver-
tisement.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20

national colors and kiss every stripe in
them.
The citizens of Gravity, hearing of
the incident and feeling that such di.
plomacy and patriotism on the part OF
the teacher was worthy of commenda,
ton, raised $12 in few minutes and
bought Miss O'Brien a gift.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20

parsnips, should receive attention.
SOmeone-many-m say we are
doing all We can.
Let's think about this.
If you are in the bayfield, and the
weather begins to threaten, how quick
ly and willinsly-almost involuntarily
"a special effort is made to get the
last load under cover.
II is simply an extra effort in an
emergency
Why can't Iowa, as a state. in this
great emergency make just such an
effort?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-20
ENTIRE CITY WORKS
TO GET FAIRGROUNDS

Chillicothe, Mo-, April 19.-Senti-
ment is strong here for the immediate
organization Of Fairgrounds for the
youngsters of the city. Some very en-.
thusiastic meetings have been held
this week by the joint. Parent and
Teachers clubs, and with the school
children cooperating it is expected
that the necessary $500 or $500 for the
purchasing of equipment will be raised
before Saturday.