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The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-03-28
ARIoN ITEMS


The Mothers club held meeting at
the school house Friday afternoon.
There was the usual good attendance.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, Mrs. Huffman, after
which the following program was rem.
dered:
Violin Solo, Meditation-Dorothy But.
Ter.
Humoresque-Mrs. Kepford.
Reading, 1.-THE Fancy Work Maiden"
Mrs. Julia Rose.
"The Purpose of EducationIffTFMrs. D.
J. Butler. i q
The Care of the Teeth in Childhood
I Mrs. John Furne. .-,s.-,syv.
Song, "Somewhere Voice is Calling"
Mrs. Earl Kepford, accompanied
by. Mrs. Foster Kepford. .
'r~ L. c. Butler went to- Sioux City on
Monday to take the 32d degree in
Masonry.
Mrs. Catherine Henry, who has been
visiting her daughters here, returned
to her home near Dow City Monday.
Misses Vera and Blanche Lichty. Of
Elk Point, S. D., are visiting their
aunt, Mrs. Emil Schwarz.
Russell Conrad, of Council Bluffs.
was visiting former Arion friends last
week.
Miss Irene Ratliff, of Dunlap, who
has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. Jas.
Berka, returned to her home Monday.
Fred Stevenson has moved back to
Arion. When he reached Minnesota
he found such deep snow that he
thought he could not move onto his
farm for some time to come. Not in
time for spring work so he decided to
move back to Iowa. ,...,ss..,,- w.. .
Mrs. John Allen has been very ill
and q trained nurse has been caring
for her. Latest reports are that she Is
much better. y. ~ - g--
Mrs. VIM. Mari entertained the fol-
lowing friends of her daughter, Eve
'lyn, at dinner Sunday, Misses Caro-
line Saggau and Anna Slender, Clyde
Steensen and George Stilson.
Earl PETIT is now so recovered from
the effects Of his injury that he has
returned to his work at Boone. ,..
Mrs. N. F. Stilsoh was quite i'll last
week, but is now recovering.
Mrs. VIM. Corey is visiting with her
mother, Mrs. Jas. Nelson.
Mrs. VIM. Mcdonald and son, Fred
erick, stopped Friday with Arion
friends while on their way to Sioux
City, where they went to consult a
physician on account of Carl's health,
which has not been good of late.
Arion local talent will present a
rural comedy drama on Wednesday,
April 4th, entitled "A Country Kid"
Following is the cast Of characters:
Tom Cunningham, juvenile-Arthur
Suhr.
Frank Blandon, heavy-Emerson Mills
Bill Taylor, tramp-Percy Dodge.
Zeben Cunningham, old farmer-Ern.
lest Ladwig.s " T. T. ~ -
Jim Jones, tough-Geo. Stilson.
Reuben Thacker, country kid-Floyd
Thompson. III
Marian Cunningham, character old
woman-Mrs. Ernest Ladwig.
Mary Blandon, juvenile-Mrs. Fred
MARI. --,
Chick, soubrette-Miss Marie MARI
This play is to be given for the ben
eft OF the Community society. To
be given at the M. w. A. hall. Admis-
sion, adults Csc; children 15c.
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Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat of the disease.
Catarrh Is q local disease. greatly in
fiuenced by constitutional conditions, and
in order to cure 1t you must take an
cine is taken internally and acts thru
the blood on the mucous surfaces Of the
system. Halls Catarrh Medicine was
prescribed by one Of the best physicians
posed of some OF the best tonics known.
combined with some Of the best blood
purifiers The perfect combination Of
the ingredients In Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine Is what produces such wonderful
results in catarrhal conditions. Send for
testimonials. free. y .'|. f..
If. J. CHENEY & CO.. Props, Toledo. o.
All Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-03-28

III Farewell TO the 6oyS ~ oiue. ..
How great it was! The boys in blue
Went marching down the avenue.
Mothers, sisters, sweethearts cheered
Until the lines had Disappeared. :.
Erect they stood; their heads held
high;
Step by step they fastened by.
Some were nodding, some spoke low;
War had called them. They must go.
1t was not so sad to leave. ''s' 70.
Why should mothers deeply grieve?
See the long and stately span
Marching, treading. man to man!
When evening cameu, meath skies
of blue
They stopped to hold their rendez-
vous; .......
In slumbers light the night was passed
And morning came again at last.
Out on the prairie vast
MONDAY specks were fading fast,
Evening coming round again.
Saw them not upon the plain.
r--By "RobeEt Worthlngion Oaeie."
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1t is not true that people go to
swell health resorts merely to show
their new clothes, as they spend part
Of the time seeing what other people
wear.
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SOLDIER ITEMs
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Albin Carlson returned home We'd
nesday after spending a week visiting
in Denison and with an uncle at
Portsmouth, Nebr. .-.
C. P. Baker transacted business in
Sioux City last week.
Miss Loretta Murphy was caller
at the Carlson home Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Walker visited
at the C. p. Baker home Monday.
J. e. Owens hauled hogs to Danbury
Wednesday,. ...
Mrs. Sarah Graham spent Thursday
with Mrs. J. e. Owenss .r
Misses 'Lucretia Manu., Ellen and
Margaret Murphy were Sunday guests
at the York home.
G. p. Baker and daughter, Miss
Nilmah, Dewitt Groom, Joe Cover,
Misses Edna, Ethel and Lucille Carl
son, Walter LII and Johnnie Carlson
were entertained at the Walker home
Sunday. ~ sISG. "A Z r. IA ,4,a '73ts /.
Z Misses Clara and Lottie Owens and
Evan Williams were Danbury shop
pers Monday: Y, ~ '"NL / .. Il Is 81
Jas. McGrath was business. caller
at Mr.. Works Tuesday.
Otto Lii and family spent Sunday
at the VIM. Lii home. ~, t2 ~.
Jas. McGrath and sister. Mrs. Muir
ply transacted business in Charter
Oak Saturday.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-03-28

The Indian question in the public
mind just now is not SO much the con-
dition of the Red Man as the pros
poets for the Cleveland Ball team.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-03-28
A TRUE GEORGE WASHINGTON
Hs Tells How HI Won = Medal "Soms.
where In Franee."i :"


Philadelphia. George Washington, a
United States marine from Kentucky,
who does not bid fair to emulate tho
truth telling record Of his illustrious
nanesake, marched proudly down
Broad street with newly won sharp
shooters medal pinned to the breast OF
bis uniform. %s% ''
Attracted by the medal, which close
" resembles the Maltese cross worn
by some European heroes. an old gen.
tleman asked him how he had won 1t,
and George, delivered a picturesque &C.
count OF stirring deeds on shell torn
battleflelds, while one by one the
crowd gathered and listened in ave-
struck silence. -.s
"But say. old chap" interrupted a
stranger, where did all this happen"
"Oh. somewhere in France return
ed George cheerfully, and the spell
binders audience melted away.
No Discrimination.
"I'm afraid father-in.law doesn't care
much about me-" said the young man.
He finds fault with most everything
I do" 7.s.
"Nonsense:" replied his wife. You
don't know his ways. He il treating
you just like ono Of the family. FIX
change. ,%a. sd. LTD. ...
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
VOLUNTEERS FOR FRANCE.

A host Of men from France came to
the aid Of the American Revolutionists
and helped them win independence. 1t
goes without saying that the French who
had been waging war against Britain for
decades, saw an opportunity to hit their
ancient enemy and took advantage OF
It.
The fact remains that the aid which thus
came from France was none the less
acceptable and effective in the desperate
struggle for independence, and all Ameri-
cans have ever since realized we owed
France a debt of gratitude.
The brave people of France are now
waging a desperate struggle for their
own liberty as we'll as for that Of the
whole world. host Of Americans, II
afforded the opportunity, would jump at
the chance of driving the hated Kaiser
out Of France and Belgium. Roosevelt is
anxious to organize such a body of
volunteers Whether such a step is ad-
visable from a national standpoint or not
certainly no stone should be put in the
way Of Americans who so desire. hurry.
ing to France and helping to get the
Kaiser"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
THE GENTLE PLAY OF POLITICS.

One of the handicaps experienced by
the average man In this world is paying
the penalty of being human. Even polit-
clan Is not immune. If that established
definition Is correct, "a statesman is
politician gone to seed" then 1t follows
that a political general who has waded
through a political revolution to the
White House and gained tho halo Of
statecraft may occasionally be sus-
pected OF being human.
You may not have noticed the little
political byplay that has just taken place
with a President and exPresident Of the
United States as the dramatic personages.
The ex-President calls to pay his re-
spects. and finding the President en-
gagged, makes his exit in due and proper
form, thus avoiding all possibility Of
getting the marble hand" Opportunity
is incidentally afforded the President to
express his regrets and to invite the ex-
President to call again.
The ex-President comes back, but with
the proposition that he be allowed to
lead division of volunteers to France.
The President is glad to see him. but
regrets that the situation is such that
an American army in Europe at this time
might be misunderstood.
The ex-President says among other
things: THE President received me with
the utmost courtesy and consideration"
whereat the inimitable Tom Daily of the
Philadelphia Evening Ledger philosophers
as follows:
"Our friend. F. Marion Wolf, once told
US a story Of his father and an irascible
neighbor. The latter didn't like the way
Mr. George Wolf conducted his house
hold. and he particularly objected to the
| noisy play Of the little wolves. At first
| he stood in his own yard and complained;
but one day he marched into Mr. Wolre
house to tell him what was what Mr.
Wolf politely listened to his criticism,
and when he had finished walked to the
front door and, holding 1t open. said sim
ply, Good day. The neighbor's ores,
fell With both hands, palms outward
spread protectingly over his coat tails. he
sided through the door, crying. NO VIC.
lence. George, no violence" A"
| The question now arises If Roosevelt
were to go to France and come back with
military halo of generous proportions
| -.
presidential fever suffer a relapse with
dreams of another term in the White
House disturbing his convalscence,
clude that he has just as much right tc
a third term as any other aspirant?
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
CONSUMPTION.

Universal military training Is one thing;
army consumption Is quite another. There
is perhaps no law on the statute books
Of any nation which has exercised and
is destined to exercise in the future"
says Colonel Frederic Natusch Maude,
"a more far-reaching influence on the
future Of humanity" than tho French act
Of 179S, establishing consumption, intro
duced to the council of the five hundred
by General Jourdan. For 1t was the
power thus conferred upon the French
government which alone rendered the
Napoleonic policy Of conquest possible"
The act enabled Napoleon to declare to
Metternich In 1876: II can afford to ex-
pend thirty thousand men n month"
The chief difficulty in obtaining enlist
ments now. as before state OF war with
Germany was declared. is that of funds
to pay recruits and TO look after their
dependents in case Of death, That Is the
simple truth of tho matter. The police
OF the country, city and State. hremen,
etc.. are paid well. particularly in large
communities where the danger is great
est; our soldiers are given mere
pittancc and are Liable to be sent every
| where and anywhere. without regard for
their personal inclnations. retired in
fantry officer of this vicinity stated the
facts clearly in the FREE PRESS sew
eral months ago.
I'VE pledge our lives, our fortunes and
our sacred honor" wrote the fathers In
the Declaration OF Independence. In other
words they We're willing to sacrifice all
they had. What a hullabaloo there would
be in this country II general conscrip-
ton OF fortunes, large and small. were
ordered!
There is another argument against
military conscription besides that Of Its
repugnance to a free people. 1t Is the
fact that the morale OF an army, even a
successful army. Is only second-rate II
the individuals composing 1t are forced
to fight But we must have armies and we
must keep them well equipped with all
the necessaries OF warfare. Therefore, We
must all do our bit in wealth as well as
in service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
WANTED.
THE VERMONT LEGISLATURES
WORK,

The General Assembly, which has just
been gathered to its fathers to all
practical intents and purposes unless an
extra session should become necessary.
had distinguished characteristics. 1t did
not have leading strings. 1t was one OF !
the most Independent bodies Of law
makers of which our State has ever
boosted. 1t did not take kindly to pniu
lobbyists, and as rule they were con-
spicuous by their absence. Occasionally |
one of this kind of legislative impediments
appeared, but as a rule under cover.
AS a result of this absence Of paid
guardsmen railroads might have feared
a rush of adverse legislation; but as
matter of fact We do not recall scs-
sion of Vermont Legislature in which
there was less railroad-baiting than In
that just closed The chief measure Of
this kind was that taking away from
railroads right to do part Of their own
legitimate business under the guise OF
customs brokerage bill, which was
deservedly defeated. There was no in
crease in railroad taxation as SUCH
This session abundantly justified our in
sistent contention that the railroads can
safely trust to the spirit Of fair play
which always characterizes Vermonters
as whole instead Of keeping paid
lobbyists constantly on duty in the
Third House."
The Legislature was true to its pledge
to the people to give the principle OF
direct nominations by the voters in
dividually fair trial. Various schemes
were projected by different champions Of
the old school Of politics, but they were
defeated so overwhelmingly as to leave
no doubt where the vast majority Of the
legislators stood on this subject.
The Legislature was also true to the
platform pledge adopted by a majority
of the body in their State convention
held in Burlington last September to con-
solidate commissions and to put the man.
agement of our affairs on a business
basis. Whether it also legislated in the
direction of economy remains to be
demonstrated.
The Legislature of 1917 will stand out
conspicuousy among the list Of progress
sive Vermont bodies as having taken the
FIRST step toward real political justice for
women. The time will come when its
members will regard this evidence of
fair play and justice and progressiveness
on their part with even greater pride than
prevails at the present time.
This concession to women voters is all
the more noteworthy owing to the fact
that tho wives and mothers of this COM
monwealth have had weapon placed in
their hands for the protection Of their
homes against legalized traffic in in
toxicating liquor, and it will be nobody's
fault but their own If they fail to help
protect their boys from the temptations
of the open and legalized saloons which
tend so vigorously to the development Of
the drink habit.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
PRESIDENT WILSON'S MESSAGE OF
MODERATION.

Students Of the Civil War period recall
in connection with threatened high prices
at this time the fortunes made by con-
tractors out Of army contracts. while a
host Of brave men and noble women were
making the supreme sacrifice to help save
the Union. President Wilson has evil
IDENTIFY borne carefully In mind the lessons
he learned while writing his great his
tory of the American people in relation
to our Civil War period.
The President while appealing to all
Americans at this time. men, women and
children. to cooperate to assure q world
wide democracy as well as the promotion
Of humanity and the freedom Of the
seas, has given assurance that spectators
shall not be permitted to mulct the peo-
pie while patriotic citizens are doing
their Bit
Those harp,es of all wars. the con-
sctenceless war SPECTATORS are not to
be allowed to manipulate the prices of
necessaries Of life. All producers are to
be allowed fair profits. but the moment
a disposition to indulge in extortion APP
pears the government Is to take occasion
TO act in its capacity as military arbiter
and assure fair play for consumers as
we'll as producers. In the meantime war
harpies are advised to stand from
under"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
SOMETHING WRONG.

With fear and trembling he approached
the doctor. II know there's something
wrong with my heart. doctor. ] have a
feeling that I'm not going to live very
long" Nonsense! Give up smoking"
''Never smoked in my life, doctor"
"Well stop drinking" II am a total alb
staincr from alcoholic drink" well. try
going to bed earlier; get more Sleep"
"I'm always in bed by. nine O'Clock"
'Oh, we'll. all l can say is, my dear sir,
take its course. You're altogether too
good for this world."-Everybody's Mag
aZine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
We are also gratified to note that the

We are also gratifed to note that the
offer OF this reward is made by two
brothers named Crate In the German
city of St. Louis. The manner In which
foreign born Americans are springing to
assuring. Nothing could more effectually
promote the spirit Of nationality which
We SO seriously needed as the spectacle
of the Kaiser trying to make war upon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
A VANISHING LIKENESS.

man of rather unprepossessing ap-
pearance had been devoted to a Chicago
girl for long time and somehow had
got the impression that she was willing
to marry him. WHAT he exclaimed,
when finally the situation was made alb
solutely plain to him. "You will not
marry me?" Impossible" "But you
seemed to love me once. Your eyes
frightened at my approach, and often
when I sat silently gazing at you 1 am
sure you were greatly agitated." Yes,
know; but since you have cut of your
side-whiskers you don't look so much
like my poor. dear, dead Fido."-Har-
pers Magazine.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
REWARD FOR THE FIRST KAISER
U.BOAT.

We are glad to note the offer of a re-
ward of $500 for the first hostile sub
marine destroyed by an American mer-
chant ship This sum is to be paid to the
captain and crew Of the successful craft
so that all hands will share in tho re-
Is sure to count for victory In tho present
struggle. When the Kaiser's ruthless
submarines are put on the defensive sue
cessfully. by our merchant ships as we'll
ms war craft. the conflict on the water
VIII have entered upon lite Anal stage.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
EYENING Up.

Carson. who Is nearly always oru1
according to Puck. was encountered
other day by an old acquaintance y
asked: well. Carson. how 20 your
fairs nowadays?" oh" said Carson ca
lessiy, II figure that I am about q
with the world" Good! How dtd J
manage to attain that satisfactory 50
us?" well, l now owe about as ma
people as l don't owe"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
JERICHO, VERMONT.

(Written for the Free Press)
The first big man. l ever knew
Was down in Windsor county,
He coopered fifteen hundred plunks
Each year Of public bounty;
He run the prison and hung 'em all
Confined in murderers' row.
And everybody praised him up
And said he come from Jericho
And when I went to Burlington
To be a hilltop student.
lived on North Winooski street
With people kind and prudent:
Twas lawyer Wilbur and his wife.
And If you care to know.
They'd bought their place and moved to
That very fall from Jericho.
Anon had little bill
I wished to get gebroken.
And SO l stepped inside a bank
And handed out my token:
I saw tall man back behind.
And someone whispered low
"why. that's Cy spaulding. president,
He made his pile in Jericho"
later knew Jim Henderson.
And as to every other
HE always seemed to me to be
A kind Of friendly brother;
One day he said Come take a ride,
All and l. trains go
Right past the place where Joshuas
Destroyed the walls Of Jericho"
went to Boston after that
To start a legal karma,
And had a roommate that liked
! Whose patronym was Palmer;
| One day l asked him whence he hailed,
Said he "You ought to know
The place that palms the Palmers of
| Upon the world is Jericho"
Ono lection time / lost hat
| In manner quite dramatic:
bet Vermont had never had
| A governor Democratic:
There's been one, sure" the umpire
Jumped.
"C;alusha. don't you know
His old brick house is standing yet
| Up near the bridge in Jericho?"
And when I got to be the kind
| man that's known as settled
And came to summer round these parts
My soul was nowise nettled
To find that several neighbor folks.
AS nice as neghbors grow,
Were either born or raised or both,
| Or wished they was, In Jericho.
I don't know much about the place.
Or what's the population,
But from the way it hits my trail
1t ought to be a nation
I s'pose that il an angels wing
Should stir the sunsets glow,
The golden wake would lead straight back
And touch tho earth In Jericho.
DANIEL l.. CADY.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
A GOOD DAY FOR 1T.

A commercial traveller went into coun-
try store In a far backwoods district one
pleasant day recently. After securing his
order he remarked to the proprietor that
they were having a great time over in
Europe. That SOP" said the man. ''Why.
yes: n great fight" exclaimed the COM
mercial man. well, they've got a good
day for it. amt they?" was the reply
Christian Herald.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
HOW HE KNEW HIM.

Two old negro men met on the streets
of New York after a separation Of about
20 years. reports the Herald of that city
After the first excitement of seeing each
other again had subsidized Rastus asked
wonderingly: How cum yo' know me.
Jim. when yo amt seen me To- so long,
wal, Rastus," answered the other proud
ly, 'Ah jes' knOwed yo' by yo' face"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-04-19
THE STORY TELLER.
WILLING TO BE COMPANY"

Let everyone in the congregation who
desires to go to the better land stand
up" said the preacher. Almost everybody
arose. Now. everybody who wants to
go to the other place stand up" No one
arose. After minute or two a man in
back scat slowly got up and said: II
don't particularly want to go to the other
place, but am willing to stand UP rather
than let the minister go there alone."-
Brooklyn Citizen.
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UNCONv1NNC,ED.

A student assistant at the public libTI
was accosted by a primly dressed. d
dle-a8ed woman. who said that she
finished reading the last Of Laura y
Libby's writings and that she would
something just as good. The young
sistant. unable for the moment to ID
of Laura Jean Libhy's equal. haa|
choosing a book. offered It to the al
cant, saying:
Perhaps you would like this. "A Il
lucky Cardinal
NO" was the reply, II don't care
theological works"
But" explained the kindly assist
with needless enthusiasm, this cardl
was a bird!'
THAT would not recommend him
me-" said the woman as she moved AZ
in search Of a librarian who would b
better judge of character as we'll az
Laura Jean Libby's peers.-Harper's.
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THOuCHTFCL.

Charley. dear" said young Mrs. Tor
kins. as reported in the Washington Star
~ want you to promise that II you de-
eide to enlist you will tell me all about
il without delay" what for?" II want
to speak to the general, 30 that he won't
let you forget your overshoes and cat
things that disagree with you. You know,
Charley, you are so careless."