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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-07
Pressing I GUARD the
Marx

Years ago, when pupil in an old
frame schOolhOuse, says writer IN
an exchange, we went with number
of boys one afternoon in winter to
have some sport. A light snow had
fallen. 1t was too dry for SNOWFALL
ing, and not deep enough for coasting.
1t did very we'll to make tracks in.
1t was proposed that we go to
tree near the center of the meadow,
and that each one should start from
the tree and see who could make
the straightest track-that is, to go
from the tree in the nearest approach
to straight line. We ranged our
selves around it with our backs to-
ward the trunks. We were equally
distant from each other. If each had
gone forward in the right line the
paths we made would have been like
the spokes of wheel, the tree repre-
senting the nave. We were to go TILL
we reached the boundaries Of the
meadow, when we were to retrace
our steps to the tree.
wish could give map of our
tracks.
Whose is the straightest?" asked
James Allison.
Henry Armstrong; is the only one
that is straight at all"
That's fact said James. They
look more like snake tracks than
straight lines"
How could we all make them SO
crooked when the ground is smooth.
and nothing to turn us out of the
way?' said Jacob Small.
How did you come to go so
straight, Henry?" asked Thomas.
Il fixed my eye on that pine tree
ON the hill yonder, and never looked
away from it till reached the fence"
81 went as straight as could. with
out looking at anything but the
ground said James.
$50 did L. said another.
$50 did T. said several others. No
spne but Henry had aimed at partic.
ular object
We attempted to go straight with.
out any definite aim. We failed. So
it will be with men forever, who
have no mark in view.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-07

At Ediths school the teacher daily
gives the children written exercises in
English. Sometimes they copy poetry
or write letters. One day this
Wanted" advertisement appeared on
the blackboard. and all the girls we're
required to hand in written appiica.
tinns in reply: Wanted: a ruilliner.
Apply by letter to Miss, Smith. 10
Blank street Edith's application
was promptly handed TO the teacher
as follows:
Dear Miss Smith saw you want
milliner. hate TO trim hats. CAM
you get somebody else? Please let
me know at once.
Edith Jones'"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-07
Ralph Raldwin-His Ambi
tiOns-NOW a Farmer
Boy.

Dear Editor:
have never written to the Junior
before.
| thought | would write on my am.
billions. | am boy eleven years old.
] live in the country with my par
ents. have lots of chores TO do.
and ike the farm very well. But
sometimes I thinh | would like to bf
carpenter and build nice house8
and barns. My father used to uorll
at the carpenter trade. and he cam
make such nice furniture and do nicel
cabinet work. that | think should
like to learn the trade
Ralph Baldwin. age II.
Hedrick, La.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-07
A JAckpAW's GAME.

A banker had a jackdaw that was
interested in croauet. As soon as the
bird heard the click of the balls. he
would swoop down and watch the
game attentively from hedge. And
when the players. stopped the jack
daw would begin to play himself He
would take ball and push it with
beak and claws toward the cage" or
middle wicket, and he would not be
content with merely putting the ball
through, he would work away until he
had succeeded in ringing the bell that
hung from the cages top.-Our Four
footed Friends.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-07
Hazel Ellenberger, Another
New Junior, Writes of
Her School.

AS have never written to you before
| thought would write about my
school / am in the second reader.
have a sister and brother. My broth
er does not go to school at all. He is
just four years old. My sister is ten:
go to Pleasant View school. My teach
er's name is Miss Olive McRanels.
like her fine. We have pictures. organ
and library in our school. There are
4S pupils at school today. We go mile
and half to school.
Hazel Ellenberger. age z,
Belknap Ia. :
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-07
Theodore John Fuhs-Says
His Brother Is In Army
In Mexico.
Dear Juniors

Dear Juniors:
This is my first letter to the Junior.
! have three sisters and two broth
ers One of my sisters is married. They
have a little baby girl, and my oldest
brother is in the army in New Mexico.
| go to kirkville school Am in the
seventh grade. My teachers name is
Mr. klinker. | like him fine.
For pets have little white dog
named Pat He helps me to take cows
to and from pasture.
Theodore John F'uhs, age II.
kirkville, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-07

During the past year The Courier
Junior has awarded many prizes.
And there is one way the Juniors
can show their appreciation, and that
is by being member of the 1917
Courier Junior Christmas Stocking
club.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-07

M ISIS ELIZABETH SHELLEY Of Washington memento many
yVE hdrens
Ava hospital little Serbian in the early of the His
chief ambition
American citizen Boaub is
the
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= being supplied American
Robert
by America fund worke
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Lois sapp, (BurIington).
Harry Jr. sapp, (eurIinston).
Cecil Newquist, Dudley.
Gertrude Frink Schleicher.
Willard Lewis Rogers.
Odessa Evanselie Reid, (Chicaso).
Richard Rauscher.
Jimmy Williams.
Helen Louise Downey.
Alice Lorraine McEiroy.
Margaret Maude McElroy.
Leslie Mildred Mccoy.
Helen Blanche Mccoy.
Robert Fritz Heinje.
Wayne Edward Songer.
Natalie Harrow Smith (Littie Rocky.
Stephen Harrow Smith (Litt'e
Rook).
Gretchen Grotx.
Robert Charles Grotz.
Virginia Croft.
George Donald Pickett.
Paul Clifford Pickett.
Clifford Warner (eIakesburs r..
No. 8.
Dorothy Frances Wayiand.
Willis Richard Frost.
Gerald Eugene Lee.
Thomas VIM. Seteheli, Jr.
Harry Shelby Carson (chariton).
Dorothy WilIetha Bray.
VeIma Arlene Bray.
Cecil Adamson, (R. No. 81.
Margaret Eleanor Garfield.
Russell Edwin Wright
Bernard Huston.
Mary Catherine Huston.
Raymond Eugene Carlson
Doris Louise Carlson.
Hervy Earle Hendricks.
Marjorie Ellen Baker.
Baxter Randolph Smith, (chatta.
nooea. Tenn.)
Constance Annette Smith, (Chatta.
0ooga, Tenn.)
Donald Wait Kendall.
Virginia Harriet Pickett.
Maxine Eleanor Harryman.
The J. E. Club Is pairs).
Ruth Elizabeth Wall.
Waiter Curtis Wall. .Jr.
Martha Marie WEIGH.
Olive Marie Harrington. (lincoln.
Nebr.)
Donald Irwin Wall.
Bertha Hannah.
Robin Creceius Wise.
Virginia Louise Fulimer.
Mary Maxine FuIImer.
vtNnces Lou FulImer.
Margaret CoushIin.
John M. Canny.
Margaret Mary Canny.
Mary Eleanor Canny.
Edward 8. Canny.
Robert E. Canny.
Teresa Louise Canny.
Robert j. Powell
Jack Powell.
Billy C. Powell.
Billy !. Powell.
Richard N. Powell.
Holman Faust Evanston, IIl.)
Dudley Faust Evanston, ll.)
Ebert Faust evanston. ny
Jean Faust Evanston, IIl.)
Caroline Faust Evanston. ny
Mary Lamb.
Dorothy May MacManus (Chicago.I
Eleanor Patricia MacManus (Chl-
caso.)
Gretchen Won Schrader Eau
Claire.)
Fritz Won Schrader Eau CIaire.)
w. r. kester Jr. Evanston, me-
Marshall kester Evanston, NJ
Linus n. Niemeyer, Jr.
Jordan NARROW Work.
Dorothy Corrick.
Martha Louise Corrick.
Junior Boner.
In memory of Virginia soner.
Francis Edward Keller
John William Keller.
Joseph Ellsworth Cross.
Ruth Dasgett.
Samuel Houston Harper.
James Rayner Harper.
Wallace Russell Harper.
HERE is THE WAY TO FILL A
STOCKING:
Into one stocking put some candy
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-07
HERE is THE WAY TO FILL 4
STOCKINGS:

Into one stocking put some candy
and nuts, also toy, an orange, a pair
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-07
M e mbers of 1917
Courier Christmas
Stocking Club

Join club today. The names OF th'
members of The 1917 Courier Junior
Stocking club, organized October ~
by Veronica Flactiff, will be published
each day. Every name is considered
a solemn pledge to give one pair OF
well-filled stockings, and The Courier
Jr.. in turn promises faithfully to see
that only needy children are the
recipients.
The membership to date follows:
Veronica Flactiff.
Margaret Louise Higgins.
Thomas Arthur Reifsnyder.
Ardery Jay Hughes.
Juanita McCarty.
vertia Cecil King.
Billie King, Jr.
Mildred Riley.
Sally Jane Martin.
Pauline McReynoids.
Virginia Louise Ruhe.
Helen Elizabeth Citizens.
Rosemary Citizens.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-12-07

Happy Hour club Is pairs.)
Edward Winfield Musgrove.
Dorothy Evelyn Hansmann.
Lois WiIhelmina Hansmann.
Rose Lee Polling.
Joseph Patrick Tray.
Mary Agnes Tray.
Mildred Lorenzo Vansyock.
chauncey Fay.
1obbie Fay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-04
William L. Thompson Is Made
Insuector General of State

ALBANY, Nov. 2,--The appointment
% William l.. Thompson, Of Troy, as
Inspector General Of the State. with
me RANK Of major, was announced TO
night by AdlBtant General Charles II.
shsrrM
Major Thompson served on Governor
OdslPs STAFF in 1901. lie was captain
OF Company e, Of the old National
gusrd Of Troy, and in 1923 was in the
IDls, Regimen, and assigned 20 General
koe's staff
Othsr appointees, also announced
E-night. who will serve az aides on
'snsrsl sherriil's STAFF are Major How
arc n, Brown, Of Syracuse; Major Will
lam Barry, Of Rochester. the com
nsgSing officer Of Squadron b. Of the
rev f'rk Cavalry, and Lieutenant Nal
s'im u. bieans. Of New York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-04
Russia Permits Rumania
To Take Bessarabian Wheat

PETROGRAD, Nov. 2.--An arrange
rent has been perfected between the
Rumsnian and the Russian govern
nents for the diversion Of the Bess-
arabian wheat crop 20 Rumanis. Stor-
sge depots have been established and
1000 tons Of the grain already as
sembled. The crop is abundant, and
y Is estimated IL will more than meet
he needs % the army.
Lieutenant Colonel J. w. Boyle. Ca
s>eizn militia eng. neer, who has Just
retained from kumanis, pronounces
he food outlook as considerably i'm
frOysd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-04
Italian Flies 1856 Miles
At 1875 Miles an Hour
Lieutenant Baldioli Returns to
Hampton, Va, From
Mineola Field

NEWPORT NEWS, Nov. 3.-Lieuten-
ant Baidioli, Of the Italian Royal Fly
ing Corps, plotting a Pomilio airplane'
few from Gineola. y. y, TO Langley
Yield, near here, to-day at an average
speed Of about 1875 miles an hour. He
left Aineola az 1890 o'clock and ar
rived a. Langley Field at 1888 o'clock,
covering a distance of 1876 miles.
Weather conditions we're admirable,
Lieutenant Baldioli said, and he was
able % steer almost a direct course.
lie announced that the other Italian
fiers al Mineola expected TO leave for
Langley Field Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-04
5000 Men Now on Strike
In Kansas Coal Mines

PITTSBURGH, Kan. Nov. 3.-In the
coal mines in Kansas made idle by the
strike resulting from the rejection of
the Kansas City agreement by H. A.
Garfield, Federal fuel administrator,
1000 men now are on strike and
Csily production tonnage of 10000 is
cut Of
Unless a settlement is reached at
Washington to-day it is considered
likely that 10000 miners will be idle
Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-04
WOOL DRESS GOODS

200 wards of all Wool Coatngs IN Mixtures, OXtords,
~ co. EsU coIorings: "a inches wide yard 325
~ All Wool Tailor Serge fine twill; medium and dark
shades Of NAVY Blue and Black As inches wide yard 95
Black satin-face Broadcoth; brilliant finish sponged
and shrunk.
48 inches wide yard I.S0
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-04
advantageous Sale
ITALIAN & CHINESE REAL FILET LACES


qualities that qaed
nssful for dresses underue anda art
Real Fiet IA inches yard Csc TO 38c
'0" regularly 75c
Edgn sue 10 S5c
10
32 wide 95c 70 ZZ5
o
Peal Fut Edgp and nserons-4 265 $50
"e~ regularly o
Real Fuet Edsn and 1nserons- 495 to $50
i'" regularly $50 8.75
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-04
"McCREERY SILKS"

Famous Over Half a Century
Best values, largest variety of weaves and
styles and most complete color assortments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-04
McCreery's November
SILK SALE
Now In Progress

Notwithstanding the advances on Silk Fabrics
during the past year the following standard qualities
are offered in this sale in complete new color assor-
mentS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-11-04
MILITARY WRIST WATCHES

15-eweled lever movement; luminous dial and hands;
nbreakabe CRYSTAL nickel plated kitchner strap
wrstlet. S.I5 regularly LILO
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-02

When the lady in furs goes shop
ping these mid-winter days she fol-
lows the bargain trail straight to the
department Of lingerie, for this is
bargain time in sheer and dainty I'M
derthings. This pretty one-piece un-
dersip is made on the lines Of the
new frOcks.
The foundation of the slip is white
wash satin. The two deep founces
are of sheer lace headed with white
satin rOsebUds. The low cut bodice
fits loosely. The banding at the top
and the knotted streamer are of pale
blue ribbon.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-02
DID YOU KNOW

DlD IOO NINOW-
The Chinese laugh in a different
language than ours.
When a feIIa falls overheard a boat
it isn't falling on the bottom of the
ocean that worries him.
Aviation is safe as long as you
have one foot on the ground.
A Syracuse, N. Y, genius has in
vented a chair that 2 person can't
fall over in the dark. It is so con-
stTuCted that when one walks into
it the chair trips over on him.
Crabs and shrimps swim back
ward so they won't get anything in
their eyes.
Another way to save the wear and
tear on, the handle Of a tooth brush
is to hold the brush perfectly still,
then move the head from one side to
the other. With practice it will be
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-02-02

fused me yesterday we were inter
TUpted before l could explain my
manifestation Of glee."
'GIeeH' mUrmured Greta family.
Just that, for it was so much
nearer to my second proposal,
which wish to make now. You see,
1 picked up a letter on the. street
which you must have lost. It was
from Miss Earle. I read its substance
before I guessed what it was"
ooh! how could yOu-I mean, how
could be so careless as to lose it"
But think of the hope, the Joy,
the delTiOus happiness with which it
inspired me-" dilated Wade extraVa-
gantly.
Greta was trembling all over. She
flUtteTed closer to him uncOnsciOUsly
$50 what did I find going through
the program of your lady friend
when I knew that perseverance
would bring its own reward?"
you are very hopeful, aren't
yOu?" challenged Greta raIlying
slightly.
do you bid me despair them"
submitted Wade.
She bowed her head to hide them
from the glad eyes too full Of ardent
love and truth.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-12
Land Operations and the U.Boat.

Piercing the German line at the present point
of attack in France, according to the military
experts, finds its real importance in connection
with the operations at sea. Clearing France and
Belgium Of the German invaders may follow in
time, but the greater need just now is to reduce
the toll of the submarine, What really depends
on the present great drive against the linden
burg line is Of special moment because of its
probable effect on the war on water. If the
breach made att Fresnoy, Lens and thereabouts
serves to force back from the seaports the Ger
man line in western Flanders and Belgium the
bases from which the main U-boat operations are
carried on will be cut off and these operations re-
stricted, since it will lengthen their cruise to
and from the waters in which their devastation
is wrought and send the submarine back to the
great German naval base along with the kaiser's
other fighting ships so completely bottled up by
the British navy While defense against subma-
rine attack is being eagerly sought, the allied
offensive on the western fine is doing much to
lessen the effectiveness Of the underwater opera
tons. t
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-12
At Lberty's Shrine

Together, great Briton and great French
man were pilgrims yesterday at the tomb of the
leader who, in the American revolution fought
with French help for British liberties.
When Manchester, as much as Boston, was de-
MED representation in Parliament; when British
statesmen spoke their sympathy with the Yankees
in words then futile but OF continuing power;
when British officers by the dozens gave up their
commissions. rather than fight us, Trevelyan esti-
mates that majority of Brtons felt that the
colonists were fighting their battles. No edu-
Gated Englishman fails now to value the aid our
freedom gave in extending freedom not only to
British colonies, but to the home land itself.
There are two supreme shrines of martial valor
on earth-and how different! The majestic tomb
of Napoleon recalling vain dreams of conquest
and empire, is in sharp contrast to Mount Yer
non, where the very walls and the homely domes-
tic objects they protect speak OF the of peace
who gladly laid down arms after winning just
cause. The homage paid there yesterday was
inspired by aims as unselfsh.
All Americans should go to Mount Vernon
once. Every foreign visitor who would know
America must go there. We have nothing finer
or more significant to show our distinguished vsi-
tors. Nothing they could do or say upon our soil
could be more deeply appreciated by the people
than the tribute they paid to the first president.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-12
Clerk Defends Mail Service.

Omaha, May $40 the Editor Of
The Bee: l have noticed several COM
munications by railway postal clerks
in which they yehemently knock
against the department that employs
them. These knocks come from clerks
who have been in the service until
they now receive the maximum salary,
namely $500 per year. and some ev-
pense money in addition. They re-
mind me of the calf that butts the
cows udder after taking all the milk
it can get. Do these discontinued
clerks think they know, more than
the department does about how to
operate the mail service? Do they
wish to choose their own runs and
time of service? That is what they
are sore about-not the alleged delay
of mails. Also there is a strong tink-
ling of disloyalty to the government
at the present time by some in the
service. l believe it is time for both
the Postal department and the secret
service to do some wedding out of the
malcontents in the service. Others can
be found, no doubt, that would be
glad to take their jobs and salaries
and be loyal to the department and
the government.
For self protection against these
malcontents must sign myself
DUTIFUL CLERK.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-12
Giving the Guard Its Chance.

Selection Of noncommissioned officers of the
National Guard to take the course at the training
camps, with a view to giving them commissions
in the new army, is recognition Of service rem
dered. Their military experience especially the
intensive training in the Texas camps last sum-
mer, fit these men for the duties and responsible
ties of higher command, while this action by the
authorities will answer some Of the critics who
have alleged that the Guard was being overlooked.
Advocates of universal training and also of the
selective draft which has been adopted as an
expedient and not as substitute for universal
training, have not at any time deprecated the
services of the National Guard. 1t has done good
work, but its efficiency has suffered greatly be-
cause OF the influences that surround it. 1t now
has chance to make good as part Of the great
army Of defense and no one doubts the outcome.
Soldiers as gallant as the world has ever known
have come from the National Guard and will come
for service in the present war
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-12
; Nebraska's Exuberant Soil.

Now that Chancellor Avery has spoken, the
public will believe what skeptcs have challenged
for years. that Nebraska's soil doesn't need the
spur Of fertilizer. Persons who have studied
soils have long been well acquainted with this
truth and experience has well supported the state
ment often made by experts from the College of
Agriculture. Nowhere in the United States is soil
to be found better adapted for the general uses
of agriculture than in Nebraska Nebraska loess
compares with that OF China, which has been
cultivated for forty centuries at least and still
is fertile almost beyond belief. Other soils OF the
state have been carefully examined, analysed and
classified and the farmer has the advantage of
knowing TO scientific certainty just what crops
are better adapted for his fields Moreover, he
knows that he does not need to waste time and
money in providing artificial plant food to Sc
cure an abundant yield Potash may be needed
somewhere in the United States, but not in this
state.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-12
No Reason for DELAY

There is no reason for showing either patience
or consideration to anybody whose desire for
gain gets in the country's way. Shipbuilders who
find It impossible to build more ships for the
government and yet find it possible to accept
profitable orders from abroad should have their
views Of what is possible and impossible cor
rected. Those who think 1t profitable to walk
when the government wishes them to gallop
should be hitched to the pommel Of Uncle Sans
saddle by lariat and accelerated without regard
to their wishes.
For these reasons congress should pass at
once the administration bills giving the president
power to take over shipyards. Very likely he will
never need to exercise the power. The passage
Of the law, the grant of power, will be enough;
it will be the lariat hanging from the pommel.
Shipbuders OF the kind referred to will discover
at once that their ideas of what they could not
possibly do were erroneous. and they can do a
great deal more.
In the presence of the peril revealed yesterday
by the government through Secretary Lansing.
Secretary Lane and other officials it would be
criminal to increase it by delay and dawdng.
The bird that can sing and won't sing must be
made to sing. The sooner the bills. are intro
duccd the better for congress should lose no
time in passing them
Omaha daily bee., 1917-05-12
Wants More Ministers.

Seattle, WASH, April 2S.-To the
Editor of The Bee: Some of our provi-
dent, far-seeing men are showing
Americas need for trained men in
every field of business and endeavor--
trained business men, trained chem
lists, trained civil and electrical engi-
neers, trained agriculturists, etc, who
will devote their lives to acquiring a
thorough theoretical and practical
knowledge of their special lines.
One field of effort has been over
looked. I should like to call your at
tention to 1t.
What we need most in America is a
trained body of ministers. know we
have the colleges and theological SEM
inaries, but these are not sufficient. AS
the case stands, a minister goes to his
charge, book-trained, 1t is true, but
with no real knowledge of life, of hui
man nature, and of real every
day conditions. Before preaching,
prospective ministers should go out
into the world, work among working
people, do mems work among men,
gain a knowledge of life, and when
they have reached the age of 80 years
or so begin their ministry. If they were
to follow this course they would better
understand the truths of Scripture, and
they would reject the false teachings
of higher criticism and other false
knowledge.
Coming to the scholastic training of
the clergy, ministers should begin their
real studies after they have left the
seminary. Instead of studying Har-
mack or Renan, or Briggs, they should
study the Bible and the great church
fathers-Iranaeus Tertullian, Clement
of Alexandria, Origen, Augustine,
Thomas Aquinas and others. In other
words, instead of studying what this
or that petty theologian has to say
about the Bible, they should study the
Bible itself and the great church