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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-08
SHEEPMENS OPPORTUNITY TO
CHAMPION EATING OF LAMB
Chicago Wool Convention of National Sheep and wool Bureau
to Provide Hearing of Both Sides Sept u and IL Regard
inc Dining Car Ban.

shepherds fock's value in two sent
this telegram: Before ~boycotting, as
you threaten, railroads or hotels which
cut lamb OFF menus. you and members
National Wool Growers Association
can have full opportunity TO debate
conservation OF sheep at Opportunity
Wool Convention. Chicago, August Il
and 22. Will you accept?"
Some time ago Herbert c. Hoover,
acting food controller, requested that
the lamb should be saved and not
slaughtered. The hint for the con-
servation of this delicacy was imme-
diately taken up by many railroad
companies. Announcements were made
that hereafter lamb would not be
served on dining cars. A protest came
from certain stockmen as a result
Secretary Mcclure, Of Salt Lake CITY,
OF the National Wool Growers Assoc
citation.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-08

special attention.
1t is understood that effort is being
made to maintain a wool reserve equal
to a six months supply under normal
conditions, and that II is the intention
to supply the industries of France
after the close Of the war. A quar-
terly census of stocks was taken the
last of June. Returns are required
of quantities held against contracts.
quantities unsold intended for export
as well as stock on hand.
Following the system in use abroad.
the United States government has
asked dealers for a report of woods
on hand July LIST, and hereafter dur
ing the period of the wal at any rate,
a quarterly census of wool stocks
will be taken. This will include not
only woods now owned or in transit,
but consignments for later delivery.
Figures tabulated under this count
will be held confidential so as not to
affect the standing of the firms.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-08

Chicago (Special) Shall railroads
be permitted to cut lamb of from bills
Of fare of dining cars as a means to
Americas hocks of sheep
during the war? This question OF
keen interest to western shepherds
will be made a prominent feature OF
discussions at the Great Lakes Wool
Convention, Sept. IL and II, If Off
GERS of the National Wool Growers
Association and railroads so decide.
This lamb question impelled a threat
OF boycott by Secretary Mcclure OF
the Wool Growers Association, wnich
n was proposed should be settled at
the convention to be held at the AS
.embly Hall at the Union Stock Yards.
The National Sheep and Wool bu-
reau. which has fought proposed legis-
Iation to prohibit the slaughter OF
swas and W. lambs and thus cut the
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-08
HIGH FOR SHEEP TO
INCREASE AUSTRALIANS FLOCkS
Great World Opportunity for Wool Production Theme for
Practical Steps at Great Lakes Wool Convention in Chi
cago Sept. II and IL to Aid Sheep Raisers.

Chicago (Special) - Reports to the
National Sheep and Wool Bureau that
In Australia today sheep are bringing
$3S a head, 50 and $40 being the nor
NAL price there, show that the world
shortage Of wool is recognized in Aus
tralia IS the opportunity to increase
their flocks. But shipping is o avail
able for exports.
The convention will be held in the
Assembly Hall at the Union Stock
Yards The Stock Yards Inn will be
the official headquarters, with loop
headquarters at Hotel Sherman.
The wool shortage has operated au-
tomatically to increase prices of cot
ton and fax also, and the fabrics
woven of these products.
Problems of western fiockmasters
in maintaining wool production will be
one main subject of discussion at the
Great Lakes Wool Convention, Sept.
IL and IL, and the western sheep men
have been INVITED and will be shown
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-08

Chicago Especially With the
United States facing a wool famine,
and imports from Australasia com
Wandered by European powers for
military purposes, Argentina com
mands the situation with her vast
hocks of sheep. said by some to num-
Der 5000. 900, by others, $4,000
600. This years clip of wool has
been sold out. and sheep breeders
have reaped a rich reward at present
high prices of wool, The United
state bought 10000 bales, half the
Argentine crop, and this AMOUNT con-
stituted half the supply of the Amer
lean trade in wool, but Americas
needs are tremendous, as the Great
Lakes Wool Convention in Chicago
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-08
WAR MAKES WOOL GROWING BIG
OPPORTUNITY AGAIN FOR AMERICA
Great Lakes Wool Convention in Chicago Sept II and IL Will
Point Way for Uncle Sans Main Chance in Present I'm.
perative Need for Means to Clothe Soldiers and Civilians.

garments; weaving was in it's in
fancy. Flemish weavers were the
more skillful, and to offset English
efforts the Hanseatic League was
formed to prevent English wool from
being sold on the continent.
But England's cheap labor and
abundant waite power, enabled her
to compete successfully with Elan
ders in the market, and she imported
Flemish artizans to teach her own
weavers their arts. The wooden trade
became the glory of England, and
brought her untold wealth.
In the resuscitation of the wool in
dustry today in the United States. as
speakers at the Chicago Convention
viii explain, American sheep raisers
have an opportunity TO reap a rich
harvest. The days of cheap wool r
forever past, SO far as this genera
tion is concerned. in the opinion of
agricultural experts. who declare
that the climate of the Great Lakes
States, as we'll as the Western sheep
states" is as favorable to the develop
ment of this industry as that of Eng
land. With the production of wool
reduced to a minimum abroad, Rus
STA alone maintains her fiocks, while
South America and Australia are al
ready taxed to their utmost to pro-
vide for their own consumption and
the necessities of the warning ma
tions. military and civilian.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-08

Chicago Especially - Not since the
shepherds watched their flocks by
night" has the world faced such a
shortage of wool as now. The mar
kets of Christendom have been swept
clean OF every shred and fibre that
was to be bought, and the question
of clothing for the nations, and their
armies is a question that must have
an answer during the Great Lakes
Wool Convention in Chicago, Sept.
11-12, I o which the shepherds of the
great western wool states have
been invited.
The convention will be held in the
Assembly Hall at the Union Stock
Yards. The Stock Yards Inn will be
the official headquarters, with loop
headquarters at Hotel Sherman.
In the culture of wool there awaits
for the nation which shall take up
this line of industry, the historic OPP
portunity of riches, a bulletin issued
by the National Sheep & Wool BIZ
reau says Today the world knows
the use and value of wool for cloth
ing, for the weaving of rugs and car
pets, and for the various uses which
this wonderful fibre alone will serve.
But when the Duke of Burgundy in
stituted the order of the Golden
Fleece to encourage the wooden in
dustry in England, the use of wool
was restricted to comparatively few
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-08
ARCENTINE'S WOOL PRIZE FOR
WORLD IN WAR NECESSITIES
Great Lakes Wool Convention in Chicago Sept. II and IL Has
Urgent Attractions for Western Shepherds, Who Are
invited.

Sept. IL and IL will show.
The convention will be held in the
Assembly Hall at the Union Stock
Yards. The Stock Yards Inn will be
the official headquarters, with loop
headquarters at Hotel Sherman.
Russia, Argentina and Australia
are the only countries which have
preserved anything like a normal
balance in this industry. Russia is
In the lead, with Argentina next in
line.
Japan controls the exports of Chin
ese wool, little of which will reach
American markets. Asia has fur
nished most of the wool used in the
manufacture of carpets in this
country.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1917-09-08
Winnemucca Is Years Ago Today
From The Daily Silver State

> D. j. Hadley announces himself as a candidate for sheriff. He has
3 lived in Humboldt county for the past thirty years and is known by
. everybody. If elected, be will doubtless fill the Office n a sahsfac-
tory manner.
from an old ash barrel back of Poohtfs saloon, next door to the
Hanson drug store. When discovered, several boxes were ablaze. W.
, A. Brown Immediately grasped the situation, also a garden hose. and
put the fire out before the fire department arrived. Read the notice
> in today's Silver State. Mr.. Rougon and the water company issue a
notice: That each and every citizen is ordered to clean up their re-
spective yards and alleys Immediately.
3 O q @ o @ o o o . @ @ o o @ % Q o O o o o %
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
PETITION COMPANY
TO REMOVE PIPE

Keokuk, Sept. 27.-Members of the
Civic league, an influential organiza-
ton Of Keokuk women, are demanding
that the intake pipe Of the Keokuk
Waterworks company be relocated out
side of the forebay where it is now.
Petitions have been circulated, which
have been literally signed. asking the
council to take this action. II addi-
tional petitions are necessary. the
women have indicated their willing
ness to circulate them. 81
They claim that the water in the
forebay is full of sedimentation, and
that the pipes should be moved to a
place where there is more current. The
water question has been argued for
several months. and several experts
both private and government have ex.
amined Keokuk water.
s While they find the forebay water is
contaminated, the waterworks plant
seems to be able to eliminate all dan
gerous substances, some OF the experts
report.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
CORN CANNING /.
IS ABOUT OVER
MT. PLEASANT FACTORY is CLOS.
ING A VERY SUCCESSFUL
SEASON..

Mt Pleasant, Sept 27-The seasons
work of the canning company will
practically close at the end of the
week.
1t has been the most successful and
profitable season since the company
was organized. The pack will run
close on $4,000 cases which is equiva.
lent to nearly 100000 cans of sweet
corn: The quality of the corn this
year has been excellent. The company
have had in over 100 acres Of corn
and the harvesting has been a sight
worth seeing. From every direction
teams have been hauling the great
loads to the cannery and hauling back
loads of cohs and shucks to feed the
live stock, which the company always
keeps in connection with the farming
operations.
One day 175,0o0 cans of corn were
run through the machines and the
company has been fortunate inasmuch
as the labor conditions have been
ideal. The corn is canned at the rate
of one second, that being the capac-
lily of the machines. Although the
cost of production has been heavier
than usual, yet the output has been
sold at very advantageous profit
which insures handsome profit on
the years work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28

Of Britishers
Begins in Ioy a

Des Moines, Sept. 27.-Conscrip-
ton of British subjects started in
Des Moines today
In the name of His Majesty,
King George the Fifth, proclaim
alton was issued in Des Moines
today by Dr. Ernest Hugh Fitz-
patrick, royal college surgeon of
Edinburgh, Scotland, who has
been assigned here as special ex-
/, aiming surgeon for Iowa, COM
manding all British subjects be-
tween the ages OF 10 and 48 to
present themselves forthwith to
him at his headquarters.
The proclamation follows:
I.fErnest Hugh Fitzpatrick, spe-
f,cial recruiting medical examiner
for the Canadian and British ar
mics, now in the field, for the
state of Iowa, do hereby command
and demand In the name of our
most gracious Majesty George the
Fifth, king Of Great Britain and
Ireland, emperor of India, and
sovereign of the dominions be-
yond the seas, that all British sub
jects between the ages Of IS and
4S, born in his majesty's domin-
!. ions and residing now within the
state Of Iowa, do present them
selves forthwith to me, without
failure and without let or him
drance, at the Offices of the Brit
ish-Canadian recruiting mission,
held at the Canadian government
Office, 202 West Fifth street, Des
Mofnes, Iowa.
5, In lieu of the British subjects
CONSUMPTION bill now in process Of
enactment by the government and
congress of the United States, all
British subjects who wilfully and
disdainfully absent themselves
from physical examination by. me,
between the ages of 10 and 48, for
service in his majesty's armies
now In the field, will bring them
selves under such penalties to be
provided for in said bill.
|, therefore earnestly urge upon
all British subjects, within the
ages aforesaid, to undertake the
physical examination for entrance
into the Canadian and British
armies without further delay, be-
tween the hours of $3.50 a. m. and
5 p. M. at above named recruiting
Offices.
Ernest Hugh Fitzpatrick,
Royal College Surgeon, Edin.
burgh, Scotland, Special British
Recruiting Medical Examiner for
the State Of Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
In Menoriam

recent issue Of the Herald ana
Presbyter, a church publication, haa
the following accounts of the deaths OIL
Mrs. Nellie Thrall Wilson and her son,
Chase 4. Wilson, sister and nephew
Of +. B. Thrall of this city:
Nellie sThrall. daughter OF DR.. ana
Mrs. Seneca Brown Thrall, was DOTH
in Ottumwa, Iowa, February 10, lool'
She spent her girlhood in that place
and: was married there in 1888 to ROD
ert C. Wilson. Two years later they
moved to Wakeeney, Kan, where she
snent the remainder of her life. she
nassed away September 6. 1917. From
her doctor father she inherited the
rift of ministering to the comfort OF
others and community OF irenos
testify to her life of thoughtfuiness
nd unselfishness. She was active IN
church and presbytery. For several
YEATS she took charge of local JUNIOR
Endeayor and Sabbath school nome
department work. Mr.. Wilson has
been superintendent of the Wakeeney
Presbyterian Sabbath school Tor tnlr
ty.one years and Mrs. Wilson mad al
ways been valuable aid and lieuten'
ant. Rev. S. L. Allison, ID. D., the
pastor at Wakeeney, assisted by Rev.
W. B. Brown of Hill City. an old fam
ily friend, conducted the services.
Chase T. Wilson, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. G. Wilson, died In hospltal
It Ottumwa, Iowa, April rs. 1911 He
was in his thirty-second year. Prac-
lcally his whole life had been spent IN
Wakeeney, Kan, where he had
large place in the church and com
munity life. Immediately upon his
graduation from the College of EN-.
poria in 1906, he became cashier of the
Wakeeney State bank, and held that
position until his death. He married
MISS Della Altman in May, 1913, and
two children, boy and girl. were
horn to them. He came from long
line tof Presbyterian ancestors and his
life OF uprighteousness and integrity
9eSupAu10si4enifing memory. So,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
KEOKUK'S WATER
RIGHTS EXPIRE

Keokuk, Sept 27.-The question Of
new franchise for the Keokuk Wa
terworks company. whose present one
expires October /, will be taken up
when G. E. Hoffmaster, president Of
the company, arrives here from New
York about October TO-
q Members of the committees from
the Industrial association, Keokuk Re-
tailers league and the council will con.
fer with the waterworks people over
certain parts of the new franchise. No
municipal ownership can be attempted
at this time, it is said, since the legal
time for starting such proceedings has
passed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
HOWA MAY GET
|ARMY HOSPITAL II.
OF TT. DIES MONIES
BEING MADE INTO IMMENSE
coNvALEScENT HOME.

Des Moines, Sept. 27.-There is be-
lieved to be a distinct possibility that
within the next year or so one OF the
largest convalescent hospitals in the
United States will be located at Fort
Des Moines.
Nebulous plans, rumors Of which
were current at camp yesterday, we're
to the effect that following the close OF
the training school for negro oficers
at the permanent post the entire group
of buildings might be turned over for
use by the government as GONZALES.
cent hospital.
FORT IDEAL PLACE.
Oficers in authority at Camp Dodge
said yesterday that they had heard
nothing regarding the proposed hos
pital. It may be stated, however, that
certain war department officials be.
lieve the fort, which will in measure
ha We lost its usefulness as an army
post following the completion OF the
cantonment, will prove an ideal place
in which to recuperate soldiers in.
jured while fighting in France.
It was pointed out that the Amer
lean government will be able to take
advantage of the experience OF the
French in caring for wounded men and
will find it possible to avoid mistakes
mad by our allies in caring for their
wounded at the the outbreak OF the war
Permanent compounds for wounded are
available throughout the country IN
the shape Of army posts. the garrisons
of which are greatly depleted or which
have already departed for the firing
line.
SCHOOLS FOR WOUNDED.
Schools to accustom the wounded
to the use Of artificial legs and
arms. hands and feet, also would I'm.
doubtedly be established.
Locally the establishment OF a con.
valescent hospital at Fort Des MONIES
would mean a great deal. 1t would re-
suit in bringing here thousands OF
people whose sons or other relatives
had been wounded abroad and brought
back here to recover so far as possible
It will necessitate an enormous in.
crease in facilities now available for
taking care of a transient population
and would be second only to Camp
Dodge itself as means Of bringing
outside revenue into the city.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
zadok .. Buckles.

Zadok ID. Buckles was born IN van
Buren, county, Iowa, March 26, lS43 ana
departed this life at Sheldon, Kansas.
September is, 1917. aged "a years, 0
months and % days.
He lived and grew to manhood IN the
state where he was born. At the age OF
20 he enlisted in Company d Third
Iowa cavalry. for the service of his
country as soldier In which capacity
he remained until the close of the war.
After his return home he was united
in, marriage to Miss Rebecca Brooks
And to this union were born three
daughters. one returning to her creator
at the age Of two months. After hve
years of welded life his wife crossed to
the great beyond.
Two years later he was united In
marriage to Miss Mary A., Carter and
to this union six children were born,
three sons and three daughters. and
OF these three daughters and one son
have preceded their father to the land
Of rest.
He is survived by his loving wife,
two daughters, Mrs. A. J. Polling, Per-
kins. Okla, and Mrs. ]. A. Hoyland.
and p. z. Buckles Of this city. one
brother George Buckles. Butler Mo-.
two sisters, Mrs. Jane Hisem, Douds-
Leando: Iowa, and Mrs Louis Johnston
Of Oklahoma, also seven grandchildren
and Ave great grandchildren. He lived
IN Iowa all his life until coming to
Kansas eighteen years ago with his
wife and family and made his home
here until death.
At the age of 18 he was converted.
uniting with the Methodist church and
remained q member OF that body for
some time. In after years he Joined the
Baptist church in which communion he
was a member when he died. He was
a member OF the G. A. r. Of Sheldon
and was post commander at the time
OF his death and was also member OF
Hoxie lodge No. 34s A. F. and A. M.
The funeral service was conducted by
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
BRACKETS DAUGHTER DIES.

Keokuk Sept. 27.-Mrs. Belle
Bracket Joy. wife of Clyde R. Joy, Of
Keokuk, died Monday night after jim.
gering illness. She was daughter Of
Col Gustave Bracket of Denmark,
Iowa, for several years connected with
the department Of agriculture of the
United States. Mrs. Joy was prom
inent in Keokuk church and social
life. She is survived by three chill
dren and her husband
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
DEDICATE NEW OPERA HOUSE.

Estheryille, Sept. 27.-The new
Grand Opera house here. one of the
finest in the state, was dedicated Fri.
day. The structure cost $150,000 and
$4,000 was realized from the first
nights performance. Tickets sold from
SIS to $25, and one man bought Ave
for $3.50. ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
WAR BRINGS CHURCH CHANGES.

1ndiahola, Sept. 27.-Many shake
ups are expected in the Methodist pull
pits in the conference as the result of
o number of ministers who have en-
tered the army as chaplains OF re-
signed because, Of illness. Some of
the most desirable charges in the con.
ference are to be filled through resig-
nations. The Indianola church, which
has membership of more than 1,400,
Is among them. 1t is rumored that DR..
Charles R. Bair, now stationed at Wa
terloo. will be assigned to this pulpit.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
-UPDEcRAFF coEs SOUTH.

Iowa City, Sept. &C. M. Upde-
graf. city attorney of this city, receiv.
ed notification that he has been ap-
pointed, to the chair Of law in the Uni
versity Of Louisiana at Baton Rouge, to
take effect Immediately. Mr.. Updegraff
has not yet signfed his intention Of
accepting but his friends believe he
will do SO. The salary consideration
is $4,000 per year.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
RUN OVER sY WAGON.

Chillicothe, Mo-, Sept. 27.--Ray, lit
tie son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Bowman,
Of Woodward street, fell under a
wagon he was attempting to "hop,''
while on his way home from school.
There were two wagons hitched to.
gether and in attempting to climb on
the last one he fell and both legs were
run over between the ankle and knee.
No bones. were broken but his legs
were badly bruised "a - az ,, &,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
FARMERS INSTITUTE
OPENS AT MOULTON

Moulton, Sept 27.-The Farmers in
stitute opened here today for three
days' session. President w. T. Daniels
expects a large display There will be
speakers from Ames and Judging con-
tests on grain and stock.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
FLoAr BRIDGE BONDS.

Iowa City, Sept. 27.-At meeting
Of the city council Monday night con-
tract was entered with Bailey & Muir
ply for the issuance of $4,000 in
municipal bonds at the rate Of S per
cent to run for twenty years. The
issue is for the purpose of >liquidating
Indebtedness caused by bridges and
paving.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
USES GOLD NEEDLES.

Keokuk, Sept 7.-Mrs Margaret
Starkwather, a pioneer Of Keokuk, is
knitting for the soldiers on gold knit
ting needles. The needles were pre-
scented to her mother and father, Col
and Mrs. William Patterson, on occa-
sion Of their golden wedding anniver-
Sary.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
REV. HARPERTo sr. JOSEPH

ChilI1cothe, MO, Sept. W-The ap-
pointments at the Methodist Episcopal
church were read at the conference
which closed in Braymer. Rev. James
R. Harper, who has been pastor of the
First Methodist church in this city for
the past three years, was assigned to
Methodist hospital at st. Joseph where
he will be the superintendent of the
institution, which is under the Meth
odist charge. Rev. Charles ,Brott comes
from Hamilton. Rev. Harper and fam
lily will depart next week for st.
Joseph.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
HELD FOR FORGERY.

Waterloo, Sept 27.-Mrs. Ernest
Dodd was arrested at Swillodale Fri
day on the charge. Of forgery. She IL
alleged to have been a slick worker,
and to have reaped a rich harvest II
is stated by the Officers she worked
over a large territory.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-09-28
More Likely

"Any rags? Any old iron? chanted the dealer,
as he knocked at the suburban villa. The man Of the
house himself opened the door
mo, go away" he snapped irritably There's
nothing for YOU Ny wife is away
a The itnerant merchant hesitated moment and
then inquired: Any old bsttles?"
sis af