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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
FRACTIONAL FIGHT
IN MEXICO REPORTED

Laredo. Tex, April 12-Passengers
cent engagement with villa followers
the constitutionalist forces under Cen
eral Murguia lost total of 1900 dead
and wounded. They add that in the
campaign around Chihuahua City the
alleged routs inflicted on Villa by the
government troops are myths.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
HARVEST RESERVES
AT STATES DISPOSAL

London: April IL. A Petrosrad dis
patch to Reuters says that the provt
sional government has ordered all re-
serves Of the 1915 harvest Of corn and
cereals which are At for fodder to be
placed at the disposal Of the state. The
entire reserves Of the 1917 harvest, ex.
cept what Is required for seed and the
needs of the families Of the peasants.
has also been appropriated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
FRENCH ARE ACTIVE.

Paris, April -. In an attack last
night on the new front below st. Quen-
tin between Councy and Quincy Basse,
the French drove back the Germans to
the southwestern edge OF the upper
Coucy forest, capturing several impor.
tant positions, the war office announces
In the Champagne the Germans were
elected from trenches east OF Sapig-
neul.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
VOTE FOR RoADs

Springfield. H., April 1.-THE house
today passed the Meents bill propos-
ing referendum on the question Of
issuing s6o,00o.00o worth OF bonds to
build 1000 mile system Of hard
roads in Illinois. The vote was 100
to s.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
EXPLOSION KILLS WORKMAN.

Philadelphia, Pa, April 12-An acci-
dental explosion Of powder in the de-
tonating department of the govern
ment arsenal at Frankford, suburb
where ammunition is being made In
great quantities, killed Philip McNally
and fatally injured Joseph Miller.
The two men were the only occupants
Of the small structure in which they
were working. McNally was instantly
killed. Miller was blown through a
window and terribly injured.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
PENFIELD ENROUTE.

Geneva. April 12 (via Paris) Fred
erick C. Penfield, formerly U. S. ambas.
sador to Austria and Allen w. Dulles.
former third secretary Of the embassy
have left for Paris.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
NEW WAR MINISTER.

London. April 12.-Field Marshall
9eon Schleyer, chief of the war con-
J lrol department, has been appointed
Temporary minister of war for Austria
Hungary, according to Vienna dis
Ipatch to the Central News by
w Of Amsterdam.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13

States. Chairman CuIberson Of the
! senate judiciary committee will in
I troduce the same bill.
Washington, D. c., April PA cam
paign of colossal proportions to break
down the German submarine blockade
and keep the entente plentifully sup
piled with food, clothing and munitions
has been determined upon by Presi-
dent Wilson and his advisers as Ameri-
cas- first physical stroke against her
enemy.
Unable now to send an army into the
!. trenches, the president believes the
UNITED States can do an even better
service in the common cause against
Germany by providing great armada
of merchantmen to invalidate the un-
dersea campaign about which have
been rallied the fading hopes of Prus-
kian conquest.
alssa gsre faeis sls sssaaHe haen st
work on such plan, but not until to-
ISay was it revealed on how great
scale the task had been projected, OF
how great importance was attached to
It in the administrations general war
program. Virtually every detail now
has been completed and by fall the
campaign itself will be in full swing.
! To Build Ships.
! Quickly built. light wooden ships OF
1000 tons and upward are to make up
The fleet of merchantmen, and to In
bure maximum construction the ship
ping board has enlisted the country's
entire ship building facilities now the
-. I'll Tyv,n opIc NJ
hundred private plants on all the
coasts will help For the first year
Vproduction is expected to reach an av-
VSrage Of three ships day
Already lumber interests have given
assurances Of an adequate supply Of
timber at reasonable prices. Engine
manufacturers have pledged their CO.
operation, too, and all the necessary
machinery for the vessels can be as
eembled as fast as they can be turned
plant news ways already are under
construction to take care Of the gov
ernment building orders.
The question Of labor, however. is
giving officials some concern, and
otic cooperation by laborers to insure
0udl luC SduipoiSh oSoihot ti.C
fine begin at the earliest possible mo-
ment The shipping board estimates
that 10000 men will be needed.
Goethals In Control.
/ Major Gen. George w. Goethals.
builder OF the Panama canal, has been
reelected to supervise the construction
program. which is expected to involve
svitbir tho Ooyt yoar q total tOnna ge
of three million tons. or more than now
Is building in all the ship yards Of the
world.
The first Of the vessels are to be
ready In about six months, and during
the year following the number afioat
As expected to pass 1000. Such num-
ber. offlcials believe. constantly aug
mented in the months that follow, will
render it absolutely impossible for
Germany to maintain her blockade
with any degree Of effectiveness.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13

London, April II. The British cap
tured, early this morning, two impor-
tant positions in the enemy's line north
of the Vimy ridge and are now astr1de
Of the river Souchez, according to an
official statement issued by the war Of
fee. A number of prisoners were
taken. The statement says the weather
conditions continue wet and stormy.
Two German counter attacks on
Vimy ridge were broken up last night
with heavy losses to the attackers.
The statement follows: THE wealth.
er continues wet and stormy. Early
this morning we attacked and captured
two important positions in the enemy's
lines north of Vimy ridge astride the
river Souchez. A number of prisoners
We're taken by u.s.
During the night two hostile attacks
upon our new positions on the northern
end of Vimy ridge were driven of by
our machine gun fire with heavy Ger.
man losses. Some progress has been
made south OF the river Scarpe.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
BRITISH MAKE
FURTHER GAINS
Important Positions Taken
But Germans Call Action
Inconsequential Move

London, April 12.-That the
Arras conflict will develop short
Iy into the greatest battle Of the
war was the prediction made by
Major General r. 3. Maurice, chief
director Of military operations at
the war office, in his weekly In
terview with the Associated Press
today.
General Maurice declared the
present British offensive was be.
Ing conducted according to plans
completed in February, thereby
controverting the claims Of the
Germans that their retreat had up
set the British schedule and that
the Teutonic military authorities
control the situation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-04-13
HAVE CAMPAIGN
MAPPED OUT To
PROVIDE ARMIES
WITH SUPPLIES
Great Armada of Ships Will
! Be Built and Equipped
for Oversee Work
MAJ. GEN. COCKTAILS
WILL BE IN CHARGE

Washington, D. c., April 12-
With the approval Of Attorney
General Gregory, Chairman Webb
Of the house Judiciary committee
will introduce tomorrow bill to
allow the allied governments to re-
cruit their citizens In the United
States. Chairman Culberson Of the
senate judiciary committee will in
troduce the same bill.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
WAR WILL LAST FIVE YEARS
IS WARNING OF MISS KELLY
lInniinnnd from Pnpe II

pie, and grind up our stale biscuits to
make flour? There are n hundred
things we can do If We will"
She spoke of the appalling waste in
hotels and told how in many instances
she asks the waiter to take back half
the meat, as il Is twice what she needs
She even screwed up her courage. she
said, to ask n strange man in q hotel
not to eat the inside Of his slice Of
bread and waste all the crusts; and to
call another a Stacker when he DELHI
erately ate the tenderloin out of his
chops and left the rest Of the meat.
l"I1l finish them up IL it will do you
amy good, Madam" he said. "And I'll
bet he passed the word on and caused
others to do it," said Miss Kelly,
DOUBTLESS at his club he told the
story Of a crank of n woman who but
ted in and made him eat all his chops"
Those little things are like stones in
a pool, sending ripples to the shore.
Everyone of us must he a mission
airy. We are going to be in this war
at least five years. Germany is strong
err than ever. We must get it into our
heads that they are utterly without
principle, honest or honor, Bernstorff
typifes them, suave, persuasive and
absolutely INSCRIPTIONS and treacher-
GUS"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27

she desires published. Mr.. and Mrs.
Waller are both well. She says "This
l. u line old TeNas land away down
south IN Dixie, but give me Quny coun-
~ and dear old Tucumcari always"
In loving memory of n flower trans
planted to Heaven, Anna Josephine
Nicol, Dec. 3, 1917, when this sweet
flower faded away. Loving hands bore
1t gently to the garden of the dead,
and laid it under the warm soil of
under-earth; and they laid upon its
mound rare roses and lilies from an
earthly garden, to typify the beauty
and the sweetness Of the blossom they
covered.
], the gardner, we call Death
Love this garden in the gloom,
Fragrant with the lilies breath,
And with roses all in bloom.
Grim We think me grim and cold.
When your flowers are brought
here;
Planted in my garden, mold,
We with many a mournful tear.
All that yields a fragrance sweet
Hewe'er lowly tho they be;
Gifts are for my Baby meet.
Worthy for my Lord to see.
Always in his presence bright;
In that garden fair above,
She shall blossom in Gods light
Grow forever in His Love.
Aunt Mae.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27

younger glasses & rssavfSSA tie
kaiser Ia snidally reported " have ~
divisions In France, enly ne division
short OF the fierce Ne mDsssd then
last July fer the great speruucas
against the French.
itsltsns Give way Slightly.
Bloody Ashting was kspt Up n Italy
and the Austro-0srmans made further
desperate attempts to break tAroush
into the vsuetisa plain estwssn the
Piave and the Brsnta. In the direetion
Of Bassane. They succeeded. ct great
expense. In taking some positions and
1000 p~ris~nsrs at Mont Aselsoae. but
Mont orappa. the key 70 the defsoss
In that rsgion. ~ held tsnaeiously
by the Italians. The Preach and Brie
ish troops snt 10 that frost got Into
action and proved Of valuable assist.
sncs. On the lower Piavs the snsny
renewed his attempts to force q cross
Ing, without Married success. TIE Dc,
fensive systsn Of the 1taAaAs In this
flooded region 10 said 10 bs WI clever
and the pontoon bridges q the Aus.
trians are destroyed ~ fest - built
For months there has besa 'loth.
Ing doing" on the M~scsdonian front
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27

Her appeal for support for "our
boys" was eloquent, and she pointed
out that now is the time for Us to do
those things for which we ycncra'c
our forcfathers and mothers. the men
and women Of other war times.
1--WE must take care of the gerL.
ton growing up" she said. "W%E'
think Of the children, not me IN.
our own, but those next door, AfIH a
citizens Of our state, and thus -
claim on us. We must Blink laE'%.
even, to the children Of France
Belgium, who for three years have no.,
had enough to eat. We are impatient
when our meals are delayed a few min.
utes; what il we knew we should have
no dinner today, no supper, no break
fast tomorrow-did not know when
We should have food? Hundreds in
Europe are in that condition. In Pc.
land men, women and children die n
the streets from starvation. In whole
towns in Belgium there are no chill
dren under three years Of age.
when this wal is over we will hc
glad to say that we were worker in
it. We must do something more ardu-
Gus than sitting around and knitting,
needful as that may be. We mu :
deny ourselves not only Injuries, bit
the things we have come to regard g..
necessities; and every one of US mu +;
spread abroad the gospel that we must
work and save every day If we are TO
win the war;"
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
TRIBUTE TO BABY NICOL

In n letter from Mrs. +. NJ. Waller,
better known as Aunt Mac" she has
written a tribute to Baby Nicol which
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-12-27
W. BOSS BEASLEY
A~ttorney-at-L Law

HARRY II. McELROY
Lawyer
General Practice Tucumcari, N. M.
OFFICE
West side End St., half Blk So. Of P. o.
Notary and Public Stenographer
in Office
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08

Feed stuff on hand, practically none
Seed enough to plant. bu, in hands of
few farmers and business houses.
Sixty percent Of the wheatt and GA,
acreage will be in and Is being plowed
40 and planted, 70 peroen, feed crop,
and 70 percent eo,ton.--Lawton New,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08

and having no eligible sons both mer
protest against the draft as being un.
democratic.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08
STORM DESTROYS
BIC wheat AREA
Bryan County Badly Dam
aged by Hail and Rain,

Five thousand acres of crops were
completely destroyed Jast Tharsday
night on Twelve Mile Prairie, and a
much greater territory, the crops were
damaged from so down to 10 per cent,
accordinly as the haid ceased Ober
/. Shannon, one OF the largest land
owners on Twelve Mile, visited his
farms Saturday and ascertained the
loss. He had o40 acres which had been
planted to cotton, corn and oats, and
he states that this was a total loss.
not sign OF the crop left
About 800 acres OF oats. which were
as pretty as one could wish for, was
completely wiped out, being threshed
His cotton and corn was cut off like
one would take knife and cut it
down, He stated that he went over the
devastated district and that it was two
miles wide and four miles long which
amounted TO 5000 acres, on which
there was no sign of anything grow
ing left
They are not crying over the mat
ter, but are looking on the bright side
and yesterday men were in the fields
plowing up the ground, preparing for
replanting of cotton lind also will
plant peanuts and other crops. Tn,
Twelve Mile section was the only sec.
tion OF the county that was seriousl,
hurt by the storm, but every section
suffered more or less.
With pretty weather for week, al
the land will be replanted with cotton
peanuts and feed crops -Durant Dem
| ocrat
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08
EXEMPTIONS HIGH
IN GRADY COUNTY
Ninety Percent Have Excuses
in Some Precincts,

CHlCKASHA, Okla, June 8-(Spe-
cial)-Registration officials express
surprise at the large proportion OF in
dlcated exemptions shown in the regis
tration returns from Grady county, Al,
though the registration total was large
1892 as against forecast of 1900, the
number of indicated exemptions reached
2,084, or over three fourths of the regis.
trants. The dependent clause formed
the basis for 1890 OF these. In some
cases % percent OF the registrants asked
exemption.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08
RECRUITING HERE
IN SLUMP TODAY
Five Accepted by Army and
Navy Guard Fares Better

Recent rains have given the state
board OF agriculture assurance that the
broom corn crop for this year will
greatly exceed that of last, when, ow
ing to high prices, farmers fortunate
enough to have few acres OF the crop
realized excellent profits
The Lindsay district, always a heavy
producer OF broom corn, reports an
acreage this year Of 1900 acres, ap.
proximately an increase OF 20 percent
over last year The acreage at Paoli
is reduced slightly
The prediction by The state board is
that the price for the coming crop will
be about the same as last year The
maximum last year was 500
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08
Aged Men to
Trial for RESISTING

CHICKASHA, Okla, June S-(Spe-
ciaD-Two aged alleged registration
resisters are awaiting trial here, c. d.
Armstrong and L, Wolf, each more than
"a years old were engaged in circulat-
ing portions, it is said. in Comanche
and Loco, Okla and did not meet un-
Ill thrown into the same prison by fed
eral officers. Though being ineligible
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08
Assistant County
Attorney EnIiSts

CHlCKASHA, Okla, June S-(Spe-
oial)-After being twice rejected owing
to a slight imperiection OF one OF his
eyes, Benn Golf assistant prosecuting
attorney, has finally been enrolled al
the army recruiting station for service,
having been admitted after a special ex-
animation.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08

Solid in construction, made Of best
solid oak, either iumed or waxed oak.
large pedestal 6-ioot extension, with
extra leaves, A splendid table at low
price See them tomorrow Limited
amount only,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08
Bartlesville Band
Would Join Guard

The leader of the Smeter band Of
Bartlesville, Okla. composed OF thir-
ty pieces, wired Ancel carp, adutant
general OF the Oklahoma National
guard, this morning that the entire
membership OF the band in that city
offered it sservice as musical unit in
the national guard Mr. carp replied
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08
Raids Made on
TagleSS Autos

CHICKASHA, Okla, June S.-(Spe-
cial)-A wholesale raid was made on
the automobile owners of Chickasha by
Special Deputy r. A. Sanford who was
appointed BY the sheriff to arrest own
ers OF cars without 1917 licenses, More
than fifty persons were detained on the
first day all OF whom either produced
hidden tags or paid their license plus
the fees OF the special officer.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08

democratic.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08
WAYNE Beacon Sold.

PURCELL, Okla, June 8-(SpeciaD
Mr. f. O. Wooley OF Bartlcsvillc, has
assumed the ownership OF the Wayne
Beacon, taking charge over from O. L.
Powell last week His initial issue made
much better appearance than under
the former owner
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08
WILSON HON0ReD BY
BOLOGNA UNIVERSITY

BOLOGNA, Italy. Jun. S-Bolosna
university, the oldest and most celc.
bra,ed sea, Of learning in Italy, has
conferred on presiden, Wilson an hon.
ofary doe,orate The university wa,
founded by Theodosius II in the year
" A. ID.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08
HALF COMANCHE
FARMS RENTED
; igures Show Agricultural
Condition of District,

Reports received from S2S farmers
from all townships in the county show
the following figures
Fiity-two percent of the farmers are
tenants and " peroen, own their homes.
The average in the various crops for
the whole county figured on the above
basis would be
Number OF acres cultivated in each
farm about 100.
This 100 acres is divided in the vari.
Gus crops as follows
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-06-08

to the offer by saying the applications
would be filed to await the organiza
ton OF additional units Of the guar
for this state No musicians are neeh
ed In the existing units.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-11

prohibit smoking in all parts of factories, industrial and mercantile buildings except in such fireproof rooms as may be especially approved for the purpose by fire departments.
 10. The education of children @and the public generally in careful habits regarding the use of fire.
 II. The coordination of all these activities. through central admins trative officer or body of the state or city having primary jurisdiction. for the purpose of promoting uniformity of action and efficient cooperation.
 In the furtherance of these objects the association appeals for the CO., operation of all citizens. It asks them to help in the dissemination of its valuable literature and in the use of the standards of fire protection 50 carefully worked out by it's commit tees to the end that the lives and sub stance of our people shall not continue to be dissipated by reckless and easily preventable waste.
New Britain herald., 1917-05-11

ventable fires upon citizens disre- garding fire prevention orders, and a more general legal recognition of the common law principles of personal liability for damage resulting from fires due to carelessness or neglect.
 6. The wider general use of the automatic sprinkler as a fire extin- gushing agent and life saver and the more general adoption of the ire division wall as an important life saving exit facility.
 T.. A careful study of the tech- nical surveys of cities made by the engineers of the committee on Ire prevention of the National Board of Fire Underwriters covering the items of water supplies. their adequacy and reliability. fire department efficiency. lire alarm systems and confagration hazards: and of the possibility of co operation among neighboring cities through mutual aid and the standar- dization of hose couplings.
 8. The adoption of the associa- tion's suggested laws and ordinances for state and municipal regulation of the transportation. storage and use of in1ammable liquids and explosives.
 9. The universal adoption and use of the safety match and legislation
New Britain herald., 1917-05-11
make easy the extinguishment of fires

make easy the extinguishment of fires therein. @
 2. The adoption by all states of minimum building requirements for the protection of state and county hospitals, asylums and, similar insti- tutions outside city limits and of small communities in which the establish ment and reinforcement of building code is impracticable.
 8. Enactment by each state of the fire marshal law adocated by the Fire Marshals' Association of North Aumeri- ca to the end that official inestigation may be made of the causes of all fires. preventable fires may be eliminated by public education, and the crime of arson stamped out.
 1. The adoption of the associa- tion's suggested ordinance providing for the systematic inspection of all buildings by city fire marshals or local fifemen to insure the vigorous enforcement of rules for cleanliness. good housekeeping, and the mainten- ance of safe and unobstfucuted exits. hre-fghting apparatus and other pro- tective devices.
 5. The enactment of ordinances similar to that of Cleveland, Ohio. fixing the cost of extinguishing pre-
New Britain herald., 1917-05-11
An Effecfipe Laxative
 For Growing Childl
Dr. Caldwen's Syrup Pepsin Highly Recommended as
 a Family Remedy.

In children the slightest irregularity of the bowels has . tendency to dis turb the entire digestive system. and unless promptly remedied invites serd- ous illness. The experienced mother knows that by training her children to regularity in this respect, and when occasion arises administering . mild laxative. she will have little need for the doctors services.
 Mrs. Leo Weigand,, 3251 Central Ave-. N. S.. Pittsburs. Pa., whose two boys. Frank and Joseph. are shown in the illustration, writes that she has found pr. Caldwsll's Syrup Pepsin g most effective laxative. not only for the children but also for hersslf. and that she will always keep 1t in the house to use when needed. Dr. Gala wells Syrup Pepsin is . combination of simple laxativs herbs with pepan that acts easily and naturally, with- out gr1ping or other pain or discom- fort. It is pleasant to the taste 90 that children like 1t, and is equally effec- tive on the strongeot constitution.