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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
TODAY'S EVENTS
At the Theatres

At the IheaCreS Lyric: Keith vaudeville Matinee at 5 o'clock. Night performances, 1:D and 3 o'clock.
 Bijou: Superior vaudeville and feature pictures. Continuous performances 70 Il D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

The committee wishes to make clear that many parts of the route selected are not in conformity with the standards of good highway. and recommends that the association adopt standard specift- cations to which all portions of the high way be made eventually to conform.
 In this connection, the attention Of the directors is respectfully invited to the general standards herewith submitted (See exhibit D.
 In indicating the best route for the Bankhead highway the committee de- sires to make clear that it's choice was limited to the routes indicated by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23

officials of the association. From ar engineering standpoint it might be pos sible to find better connecting links be- tween points than we have indicated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-10-23
BIG SUBSCRIPTIONS YESTERDAY

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The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
DENIES ALLIES GAIN
Berlin SAYS BRITISH WERE
HALTED WITH HEAVY LOSSES.
Admits Enemy Captured Guemappe
and Gained Ground on the Cam
brai-Arras Road.

Berlin, April 25.-An official an
nouncement of the German war office
follows:
Army group of Crown Prince Rup-
precht: On the Arras battlefield Brit
ish troops standing on French terri
tory delivered second great thrust to
break through the German lines. The
heaviest batteries for days have been
hurting masses of shells of every de-
scriptiOn against our position. Early
Monday morning the artillery battle
Increased To Il very strong drum nre.
Soon afterward British attacking
troops, often preceded by their tanks,
broke forward on front of 80 kilo-
meters 10 the attack behind this wall
of fire.
"our destructive fire received them
and in many places forced them to
withdraw With heavy losses. At other
points the battle ebbed and flowed with
great bitterness. Wherever the enemy
gained ground out infantry, brave unto
death and eager for attack, drove him
back again by strong cOunter-attacks.
1.-THE western suburbs of Lens,
AriOn, 0ppy, Gavrelle, Roeux and
Guemappe were the hottest places in
the fierce struggle" says the state
ment. "Their names will be associated
with the deeds of heroism by our regi-
.ments from almost every German dis
trict between the sea and the Alps.
after the breakdown of the first
attack a further attack of particular
intensity and with new masses fol-
lowed toward evening. This assault
was on both sides of the river across
the field of death before our lines.
The strength of this attack also broke
before the herolsm of our infantry
partly under its fire partly in hand-to-
hand fighting and also under the de-
structiye effect of our artillery. Only
on the Cambrai-Arras road did the enc
my gain a few hundred yards of
ground. The ruins Of Guemappe re-
manned in his hands.
1.-THE enemy's attempt to break
through near Arras has failed with tre-
mendous losses, as was the case on the
Aisne and in the Champagne"
"Englands might has suffered q
heavy sanguinary defeat through the
foresight of German headquarters and
the tenacious desire of our brave
troops for victory. The army will face
the new battles with complete conf
dence." continues the statement.
with the other armies on the west
ern front and in the other theaters OF
war no actions of Importance Oc
Cured"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
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Mrs Seibert and daughter Katie
were in Beacon Sunday calling on a
number of old friends.
Hiss Fairy Linsley and Miss Bess
Brown visited with Miss Ann Allen
on Sunday.
Miss Pearl 'Snider spent the week
end with Miss Mary Ann Philips.
Jim\ Bass has accepted a position
with the Standard Oil Company.
Lew Suffer and family visited at
the parental MeIcher home Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Reilly and
baby, OF Des Moines, are visiting
their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Owens.
Albert Wade of Ottumwa visited
at the Griffiths home over Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Freeburg has resigned
her position at the Sanitary Bakery
Mrs. Nelson of Oskaloosa is visit
ing with her son, Chris Nelson, and
family
Jim Grifiiths and Clifford Madison
have purchased two passenger
automobile.
Little John Foster Sharp, son oil
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sharp, Jr., is quite
sick with pneumonia.
Miss Nellie Wilson, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Clara Hall
burton and family, OF Kirksyille, Mo.
returned home Monday.
The Beacon Sunday school orches-
ira gave an excellent entertainment
at Givin Tuesday night. Owing tc
the weather conditions there was not
as large an attendance as was eX
pected. Miss Ida Cox gaze seyera
readings.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
SAY THEY NEED EXPERIENCED
LEADER TO DO GOOD WORK.

Representative of Oskaloosa's or
ganization, formed recently, to aid in
the nationwide movement for in
creased food production met in the
council chamber of the City Hall last
evening in conference with the Gard
en- Club committee of the Oskaloosa
Commercial Club, to discuss means
OF unity and cooperation in the garden
club work
Plans and the work of each organ
ization were presented by represent
alive, and steps toward merging the
efforts of each body under one head
were discussed.
1t developed that the future of Os'
kaloosa's garden club campaign de
ponds largely upon the securing OF a
competent agricultural expert and in
structor to have supervision over the
work which is among the school
children to a great extent.
The plan worked out by the school
authorities to secure the instructor
was defeated by the school board, the
Commercial Club and the city council
Patrons of the schools will make an
other step to bring pressure to beai
upon the school directors to give the
proposition another consideration in
hopes of securing more favorable
decision.
Present at the meeting were repre-
sentatives of Governor Harding's En-
Urgency Committee, Oskaloosa Wo
mans Club. Parent-Teachers Associa
ition, Child Conservation League
Southern Iowa Fair and Exposition
Association, Garden Club COMMITTEES
OF the Commercial Club, and Mayor
]. G. Harold and Supt. o. p. Flower.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
GET OUT THE Rake
AND HELP CLEAN UP THE TOWN
NEXT WEEK.

Next week will be Clean Up Week
in Oskaloosa. Get out the rake and
the shovel. Round up the old tin
cans. Remove the winters accumu-
lation OF ashes, and other back yard
debris. Make oskaloosa clean
town.
Mayor Harold was SO pleased with
the results of the Clean Up Week"
of last year, brought about through
the efforts of the Oskaloosa Woman's
Club, that he determined to again So
licit their corporation for organic
ing similar effort this year.
Mrs. Hull, president Of the club,
has assured Mr.. Harold Of the club
cooperation In the interests OF civic
betterment and the club members
will lend their assistance in doing
whatever IS possible toward direct
ing and accomplishing a general
renovation Of the town.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
breeders To MEET
ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD SEES
SION HERE ON SATURDAY.

Southern Iowa Breeders associa-
ton will hold a special meeting in
the council chamber of the city hall
Saturday afternoon, April %, at 1870
o'clock p. m, for the purpose Of ar
ranging catalogues and attending to
ether business that is proper.
The association originally started
as the "Mahaska Breeders" but has
grown to include breeders in Wap-
clio, Marion, Monroe, Jasper, Powe-
shiek and Keokuk counties or the
same territory included in the South
ern Iowa Fair and Exposition.
Seventy of the best known breed
ers in these counties are now in
membership but the enrolment is
going ahead with big strides. And
ally this without solicitation.
Breeders of all classes have place
in the membership. All kinds OF
live stock cattle, horses, sheep and
hogs, and also poultry and grain.
Willis Krizer of Eddyville is presi-
dent; G. c.. Cox OF Lakonta, vice
president, and George Ruby of Lacey
secretary.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
THE NEW SOLDIERS
RECRUITS ARE GIVEN THEIR
KINDERGARTEN" LESSONS.

"Squoad -'shun. Count off by
fooulo.'
Company II rockies were put
through a stiff drill last night to &C
quaint the new recruits Of the funda-
mentals of close order formations.
Lieut.. Pete" Hoar and his drill: ser
geants worked until after ten o'clock
with some thirty civilians, commenc-
ing the task of molding an army unit
out Of raw material.
The art of handling the rife, the
secret of keeping step, and solutions
of 4 few of the countless close order
formations were divulged during last
evenings drill.
Toward the close of the evening
the squads were executing the orders
with some understanding. Although
their work was ragged, yet the object
Of the formations had grounded itself
and the recruits struggled bravely to
execute their commands.
Frequently some helpless squad
would pile itself up against the wall
waiting to be rescued from the pre-
dicament by their sergeant. Often
one rank would start in one direction
while the other rank would head in
an opposite direction.
Proper Respect to the officers was
hardly realized by the new recruits.
and several times the squads were
called down by their sergeants for
apparently innocent pranks.
The next drill will be held Friday
night. After that drills will occur
in the armory every Monday and Fri
day night, until mobilization orders
are received.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
CLEANEST IN STATE
is THE SLOGAN ADOPTED FOR
THE CITY OF oSkALooSA.

A called session of the Civic De-
partment OF Oskaloosa Woman's
Club was held Tuesday evening at
the mayors office and in conjunction
with Mayor Harold, final plans were
made for the coming Cleanup
Week in our city. Last year this
general clean up was carried out In
very pleasing and satisfactory way,
but it is the aim and hope of all in
terested in the sanitary condition OF
Oskaloosa, as well as its beautiflca-
ton, that this seasons work may be
even a greater success, and more
thoroughly accomplished. Every
member Of o. w. c. is urged to lend
her aid in this movement, which will
be inaugurated May 1st, continuing
during the remainder of that week.
Definite information as to method OF
procedure will follow in these col.
umns and the children in the city
schools will be notified at their re
spectiye buildings.
Our slogan: "Oskaloosa = The
Cleanest City in the State"
Get ready. Everybody clean up.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
FREE GROUND MAY BE HAD
ALONG BURLINGTON r. r.

The ground along the right-of-way
of the Burlington road has been Of
fered to worthy people who wish to
till the soil and relieve, the existing
high prices of food stuffs, and con-
tribute to the governments plan of
inc reasing the food production of the
country, according to an announce
ment made by H. r. Goodwin, Oska-
'oosa agent.
The ground will be let out in small
plots only, the road aiming to divide
the use Of, the ground among as
many people as possible.
Crops to be raised on this soil will
consist principally Of potatoes, cab
bage, turnips, beans, etc, no corn be-
ing permitted along the right-of-way
Already many applications for plots
of land have been received by Mr.
Goodwin, and contracts for the cult
walton of number of garden spots
already authorized. Numerous plots
remain in and near Oskaloosa, which
may be had for the asking. All along
the lines of the :, B. & @. many excel
lent spots may be found, and will be
turned into gardens.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
oskALooSA FANS SEE GOOD
PROSPECTS FOR BASE BALL.

Oskaloosa's prospects for an anna
teur base ball league during the sum
mer We're considered by the base ball
fans of the community at special
meeting held at the Y. NJ c. A. last
evening. Physical Director Crown
presented his plans for the formation
OF a league a plan which met with
the approval of all those present.
The Wire Twisters team of the Os
kaloosa Traction & Light Company
is completely organized and signified
it's intentions of entering the league
A nine will also be entered from the
Y. M. C.. A., while the Penn School
of Commerce will again have a club
in the field. Clerks from the dowr
town stores plan the organization Of
a team.
An effort will be made to Interest
the Round House aggregation in the
new league. To complete the siS
club league another team must be
secured
Without doubt the plan for tho
formation of twilight league viii
succeed and 0skaloosa will be fayoref
with q season schedule of base bal
contests.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
IOWA CROP SERVICE
REVIEW OF THE WEEK BY 81.
RECTOR OF WEATHER BUREAU
For the Week Ending April "a, 1911

For the Week Ending April "a, 1917.
Higher temperatures and copious to
heavy showers have been very bene
fetal to all vegetation, but in some 10
calities, especiallyin the northwestern
and southeastern quarters of the state.
the rainfall was sufficient to retard
field work somewhat. In the north
western counties the rainfall ranged
from one to more than four inches.
Spring sown grains of all kinds are
coming up and show a good stand, and
winter wheat has made considerable
improvement. Flowing for corn is
progressing rapidly with the soil in
fine condition. If the weather con-
tinues favorable, corn planting will
begin in the southeastern counties the
latter part of this week and the coru
acreage will be decidedly increaeed.
Much more than the usual amount OF
potatoes and small garden truck is
being planted. Pastures are supply
ing some feed and grass is beginning
to grow rapidly under the effects OF
warmth and abundant moisture Fruit
is still promising.
GEO. NJ. CHAPEL, Director.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
lime is Not opportune.

Two soliciting agents for new fra
ternal organization came to town sew
cral weeks ago to make preliminary
survey of the local field for the pur-
pose of establishing a chapter list
membership here. They have packed
UP and proceeded on their way declar-
ing that this is no time to start any
thing outside of new military COM
pany, red cross station or a boy
scout army.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
BOOKS CLOSED ON WAR LOAN
5000, ooo, 900 Called For Is Largely
oversubscribed by Banks Says
McAdoo.

Washington, April 25.-Heavy over
subscription to the first offering of the
new government war security has re-
suited in having the initial issue,
which is In 3 per cent treasury certifi-
Gates maturing June 80, Increased
from $200,000000 TO S250,OO0,OOO.
The entire $25O,0o0,OO0 thus offered
to financial institutions through the
Federal Reserve banks already has
been absorbed. The determination
to increase the first issue was an
nounced in statement by Secretary
McAdoo.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
TO STOP MUNITIONS STRIKE
German General Says Government
Will Oppose RuthlessIy Any Trou-
BILE at Plants.

London, April 25.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph from Amsterdam
says the German reichstag committee
which was formed TO further the OPP
eratiOns of the civilian patriotic serv-
ice met to discuss the strikes of mu-
milton workers. General Goener,
head of the department of munitions.
declared at the meeting that it had
been decided 10 oppose ruthlessly any
further interruptions in the making
of arms and munitions.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
BELIEVES PEACE IS NEARER
BULGARIAN Minister of War Gives
Credit to President Wilson-Russ
Revolt Aids.

Copenhagen, April 25.-"My opinion
is that peace is nearer than many
think" the Berlin VOSsische Zeitung's
correspondent quotes the Bulgarian
minister of war as saying. "The Rus
sian revolution and American inter-
vention.' he added, have brought
peace nearer.
"President Wilson, through his dec
laration Of war, has furthered the
cause of peace. for America will now
require ammunition and food supplies
and must cease supplying the allies.
America, in reality, through her war
declaration, ceased to wage war
against the central empires"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
Defeat Due to Small Vote.

A new petition must be circulated
asking for another election for the
$4,000 bond issue for the High
school. Board members and officials
attribute the defeat of the election on
Monday largely to the lack of publicity
of the election hence the small vote
cast. Means will be taken to advertise
the date of the next election that all
voters may be fully advised.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
ENLAR6INC CHURCH
IMPROVEMENTS CONTEMPLATED
AT STONE CHAPEL.

At the close of the public service on
Sunday morning a special meeting of
the congregation was held at the
Christian church in order to consider
the matter of improvements that are
in contemplation and that will involve
the remodeling and Encouragement CT
the church building. The vote of the
meeting was to authorize the official
board to make an investigation and
secure a general estimate of the eX-
pcnse involved and to finally report
the matter back to the congregation
for further action.
In general, the plan outlined as nee,
essary for the present and future
needs OF the church, are to extend the
northeast wall of the church as far as
possible toward the lot line and then
extend the west wall Of the transcept
as far as the alley and in this manner
obtain extra. space for the enlarge
ment of the audience room and also
give space for the choir and>new pipe
organ that Is also in prospect.
The transcept will also be enlarged
in order to secure space for the proper
and more convenient arrangement Of
their Sunday school. The development
of the project will involve the mod
eInjzing OF the entire structure from
the basement 10 the gallery floors In
order to secure the best results. ex-
pert advice will be secured and prelim-
mary plans developed in order to give
the official board and the congregation
the best possible conception of the
work in view.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
BOOT AND T. R. TO RUSSIA
Charles r. Crane and Prof. Harper Of
Chicago Will Be Named on Com.
mission by President.

Washington, April 25.-The person
mel of tile American commission to
Russia has been decided on by, Presi-
dent Wilson 1t was learned. 1t Is
understood that Elihu Root, Charles
Il. Crane, Professor Harper of Chi
cago university and Theodore Roose-
welt will be asked TO serve on the com
mission. although official confirmation
of all was lacking.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
BONUS FOR WAR RECRUITS
Employees Of Northern Coal Company
's' win Receive Wages II They
Enlist

st. Paul, Mimi. April 25.-Employ-
ees OF the Northern Coal aad Dock
company were notified that positions
OF those who enlist for war service
will be held for them and they will
receive from the company the differ
ence between their army pay and pres
ent salaries.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
A Welcome Visitor.

The song thrush" or brown thrash
err has arrived and is making the
mornings and evenings tuneful with
his melodies. He perches upon the top
most bough or limb in the neighbor-
10 and fairly splits his little throat
with song.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
FREIGHTER SINKS SUBMARINE
Captain Of British Ship Who Arrives
at New York Tells Of Thrill
ing Battle.

New York, April pa vivid ac-
count Of running fight In the Medi-
terranean between German subma-
rlne and a British freighter. In which
the U-boat was struck three times In
an exchange OF 30 shots apiece. result
ing In an explosion aboard the subma-
rine and its probable destruction, was
related by Capt James cruddace. skip
per Of the steamship, on HIS arrival.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
In New Quarters.

Buckler Brothers, contractors and
builders, have offices in the building,
218 First avenue West, formerly occu-
pied by the Oskaloosa bindery. The
front part of the room serves as an
office for the contractors, while the
rear is used as store room by the
Underwood Candy Co.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
A Sample Sale.

To the Philadora girls OF the Chris
tian church belongs the distinction
of putting on the first Sample sale
in Oskaloosa and they are having a
big one in the old Bodega location
on South Market street.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
Save Corn for'Fa;r

Corn exhibitors, save out 1916 corn
for exhibit and contest at the Fall fes-
tival and fair. The contests will be on
last years grain as this seasons crop
will not be ready for contest by the
time of the fair.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
Premiums at the Fair.

Premiums totaling $1,000 are being
offered on cattle alone by the South
ern Iowa Fair. This is ahead of any
thing else in the central west with the
single exception of the state fair.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
Helm is Scarce

Help is scarce and hard to find while
The RIG cleaning and carpet beating es-
tablshments have almost more than
they can handle.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
Pick Out . Lot.

Mayor Harold has some more
choice lots on his list which he can
let out for gardening purpose. Almost
any space you may require.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-26
Now 10 the Time.

This IL garden time for true. Get the
seeds in the ground now as rapidly as
possible.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1917-06-30
FOUR BIG SHIPS SUNK;
TWO CUNARD LINERS


BosroN. Juno 3s.--The torpedoina
and sinking OF four large British cargo
steamships was announced In advices
to local Insurance ofiices to-day.
The steamships were the Uiton'a oi
the Cunard Line. e,5ss TONS; Haverford
American Line. 1893 tons; Buffaio
Wilson Line. a.6s3 tons. and the Manis.
tee. another Cunard vessel.
No details o. the losses were given
and no mention was made Of the fate Of
the crews.
The Ultonia and Manistee, II was said
were bound with csrsoes OF grain ant
other food supplies from New York foi
English ports, and the Buffalo was re.
turning from Hull for New York The
Haverford has been engaged In the
Philadelphia-Liv liverpool service, but there
was no Information Mt hand tonight e
show where she was bound when tor.
pedoed.
The American Line steamship Haver
ford. which was under British registry
Is believed to be the largest American
Line vessel which has yet fallen prey to
submarine. She was built at Clydebanls
Scotland. In 1901. was sal feet long. 8.
feet beam and OF 1885 gross tons.
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WICWAC FLAG TURNS
ENGINEER INTO FOE
Rookie Officer Has Startled
Troinload for Spectators.

PLArrsRuRo, June 29.-The Casey
Jones of a through passenger train
looked out Of the cab window to-day as
he neared the big training camp and
saw a person in khaki waving a red flag
beside the track. Casey set the emer-
gency. When the passengers faces had
been pried loose from the backs OF coach
seats and when Casey got sufficient con-
troll over his legs to climb down from
the locomotive he walked up to the
student officer and asked:
whats the matter?"
Nothing"
"what did you nag me for7"
Didn't"
Then what the blazes are you do.
ing?'
"wigwag lesson"
The rest of what was said wasn't Al
to eat, let alone At to print. A genera
order WAS posted in camp to-day tha
all signal practice shall be held far away
from the railroad track.