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The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Five Thousand Kinds of Grass.

If you are a farmer, do you happen
TO know how many kinds of grasses
there are? Five thousand! But out of
this great number man uses only 10
varieties, as a rule, and only five of
those are extensively cultivated. 1t is
a curious fact that while practically
every other farm crop has undergone
great changes under cultivation,
grasses are almost the same now as
when man first began to use them as
wild plant.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
A DEMONSTRATORS NOTICE.

IA Notice IS hereby given TO All per-
sons interested, that on the End day of
J anu ary "A. D.. 1917, the undersigned
was appointed by the District Court of
Mahaska County, Iowa, Administrator
of the estate of W. A. Vernon. de-
ceased, late of said Mahaska County, la.
All persons indebted 60 said estate will
make payment to the undersigned. and
those having C aims against the same
will present them legally authenti.
Gated to said court for allowance.
Dated this End day of January, 1917.
j. E Vernon, Administrator.
w. T. Martin, Clerk.
Bess Martin, Deputy, 25w3
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Original Notice.
Opal Boyd, Plaintiff,

Ludie T. Arnold, Alias Thomas Boyd,
Defendant.
In the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Mahaska County,
February Term, A. ID. 1917.
To Ludie T. Arnold, Alias Thomas
Boyd: !
You are hereby notified, that on or
before the 4th day OF January, 1917,
a petition of Opal Boyd will be filed
in the office of the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court of the State of Iowa, in
and for Mahaska County, claiming of
you divorce from bonds of matri-
mony and annulment of marriage be-
tween you upon the grounds of de-
sertion conviction of a felony since
your marriage and your having an
other wife living at time of mar
riage. For particulars see petition
when filed.
And unless you appear hereto and
defend before noon of the second day
of the February Term, A. D. 1917, of
sad Court, which will commence on
the 9Th day of February, 1877, de-
fault will be entered against you and
judgment and decree rendered there
on as prayed for in said petition.
L. T. Shangle,
25w4 Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Mesmerisn and Hypnotisn1.

You may say that "mesmerism is
form of hypnotism," or you may,
with equal propriety, say that "hypno-
tism is form Of mesmerism." 1t is
as broad as it is long. \ Mesmerism is
so-called from the fact that it first
sprang into prominence through one
F. A. Mesmer, a German physician of
Merseburg, about 1850. The name
mesmerism has in these days been
eclipsed by the more familiar hypno-
tiSm.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Murderer Given 60 Years.

Council Bluffs, Jan.16.-Sixty years
at hard labor in the state prison at
Fort Madison is the penalty the law
has inflicted upon the negro who
murderously assaulted Mr.. and Mrs.
John Kennedy and attacked the
young wife of their son in the little
shanty home north of Big Lake, near
Council Bluffs. ''@ "@ 2A@ :
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Very STARTLING.

The young Sunday school teacher
felt she had gained the attention and
interest of all her pupils, even the lit
tie boy who usually sat looking around
the room of the primary department
totally absorbed in her subject. Be
meath his strong gaze she waxed elo
quent. She stopped for breath and ii
was then he said, DO you know you
have eyes exactly like our cat?"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18

"leak" was ii. pliny Fiske of Harvey
Fiske 4 Sons, New York.
The senator, Lawson said, was
known to him only as 90"
Lawson also declared that the firm
of c. D. Barney & Co. of Wall street,
Malcolm McAdoo, brother of Secretary
McAdoo, and Stewart G. Gibboney of
New York knew of the leak and that a
public man who knew the leak ma
chinery" was Paul NJ. Warburg of the
federal reserve board.
Lansing, 5ernstorff Not Hit.
Lawson Indirectly brought the names
of Secretary Lansing and Ambassador
BeTnstOrff into the hearing, but not
in connection with the leak.
When Henry charged him with drag
ging in the name of Lansing, Lawson
Indignantly replied:
Il have held the names of Lansing
and the German ambassador out of
this"
Lawson further said Henry had told
him information had come to the COM
mittee that the German ambassador
had profited over 100000, but that
he did not think it was true.
Rumors on Barney Baruch.
Lawson also said Henry told him of
rumors that Barney Baruch was con-
nected with the leak" r.
Lawson suggested calling J. r.
Rathom, editor of the Providence Jour-
nal, in connection with an article on
leaks" which appeared in his paper,
and also the editor of the Boston
Transcript, which he said had fiat
footed" statement that IL certain brok-
erage firm had dealt in 100000 shares
of steel on December 20, which netted
profit of $S,00O,000.
"Stakes Head" Lansing Is o. X.
In a long description of his visit to
Chairman Henry, Lawson said that
Henry had told him of rumors that
Secretary Lansing had gone to the
Biltmore hotel in New York to meet
Barney Baruch four times, but that
he, Henry, thought his visits were per-
fectly legitimate.
II told Henry" said Lawson, that
I would stake my head on it that Sec.
rotary Lansing was, not telling any
thing he ought not to do"
Lawson declared that Henry had
asked him late in December to say
nothing more about the leak" charges
on patriotic grounds, saying he owed
it to the country not to mention them
further for the present.
At no time, Lawson insisted, did he
ever say that he had any direct infor-
nation relating to leak"
Chairman Henry then took the wit.
ness stand.
Mr. Henry emphatlcally denied that
he ever had mentioned to Lawson the
name of any cabinet officer.
"Not during our whole three-hour
conference did l mention to Mr.. Law
son the name of any cabinet officer
that he has mentioned here" said he.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Where IL Costs,

"The average salary in our railroad
shops and stores" says a young man,
lis SIS week. Our boys say it costs
SD of that to keep company with girl.
The movies, the lake, the jitneys, boat
hire, an occasional show-it eats up
the dimes. And the boys say it must
be done-what we need in this town is
a get-together club with the cost of
counting cut down."-Woman's Home
Companion.
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AT THE ORANGES

Riverside Grange.

Riverside Grange.
The following officers were installed
at the Riveside Grange Friday even
ing, January 5, 1917, by the State
Secretary w. A. Caldwell assisted by
State Deputy Joe McGlasson:
Worthy Master-Cliffton Patrick.
Lecturer-Miss Dorothy Ross.
Steward-John Ross.
Asst. teward-Gerald Gay.
Chaplain-Mrs. T. J. Wilson.
Treasurer-Frank Gay.
Secretary-Miss Clara Wilson.
Gate Keeper-Leo S. De Long
Ceres-Miss Ruth Jones.
Pomona-Miss Mary Eveland.
Flora-Miss Olive Hoyt.
Lady Asst. Steward-Miss Wini-
fred Lockwood
Lunch was served by Messrs. John
Yer Ploeg, r. w. Hoyt and Rosco
Hoyt
Mrs. Joe McGlasson and Mrs w. A.
Caldwell accompanied their husbands.
, Tuesday evening these candidates
were initiated in the third and fourth
degree, and lunch was served by Mrs.
r. w. Hoyt, Mrs. John Yer Ploeg and
Miss Wilma McWilliams.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Swift G. Co. Indicted.

Corning, Jan. 16.-Something that
is believed to be entirely new in the
form of an indictment, was returned
by the Adams county. grand jury.
rhe indictment was against Swift &
Co., the big packers, who are charged
with discrimination in the purchase
of poultry. This concern operates
several large buying stations in
southwestern Iowa and it is charged
that the company paid higher prices
for poultry at Prescott, where there
IS strong competition, than it did on
the same day in Corning.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Woman Killed by Train.

Ottumwa, Jan 16.-Mrs. Annie
Hampton Mcdonald was struck by
west bound Burlington passenger
train No. Saturday afternoon and
died almost instantly
Mrs. Hampton, with her basket on
her arm, was enroute to a nearby
store. She was seen running to
make it across the tracks ahead of
an east bound freight train and is
supposed to have lost all sight Of the
fast passenger coming in the opposite
direction. '-l
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Most Powerful Talisman.

In Rev. james Ridley's "Tales Of the
Genil' one of the characters is Abu-
dab, rich merchant of Bagdad who
is haunted every night by horrible
bag. Seeking in dream the talisman
of Oromanes, which insures earthly
happiness. he finds 1t in love of God
and submission to the divine will. With
this talisman he is enabled to keep
the bag locked up and SO free himself
from his nightly torment.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
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THE MAHASKA HOSPITAL

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Mr. and Mrs. Ray Collins are the
proud parents of baby girl. born
Sunday afternoon Both mother and
daughter are getting along fine. Z
- 80 -
Stanton Borum had his tonsile re-
moved Monday morning. He is in
good condition.
- - -
Mrs. c. A. Eastburn of Fremont,
who underwent an operation last
week, is making splendid recovery.
$500: - fi
v Mrs. A, L. Howerton's condition ~
improving every day. She has had
an attack of pneumonia. $500 H
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Professional Cards
Money to Loan. Insurance.
lI2 First Ave. West Oskalocsa, IoWs
W. II. HEATING.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
23tR
DROBATE NOTICE.

~
L To All Whom 1t May Concern:
You are herebv notified that there is
now on file in the office of the Clerk of
the District Court of Iowa, in and for
Mahaska County, an instrument in
VIZ ting, purporting to be the last will
and testament of Alb .rt Fox.
late of said county, deceased, and
that the 5th day of February. 1917,
has been fixed for the probate of
said will, at which time you can appear
at the court house in said county and
show cause, if any there be, why said
will should not be admitted to probate.
In Witness Whereof. have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of
said court at Oskaloosa, Iowa, this 30th
day of December. 1916.
W.T.. Martin, Clerk District Court.
25w3
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18

flames. Loss in this fire was almost
quarter of million dollars.
Oskaloosa's total fire loss will
reach up into the hundreds of thous.
ands. insufficient fire equipment
had nothing to do with fire origin, but
did prevent the arresting of blazes
before serious damage resulted.
The following figures show the
number of fires during each month
throughout the year:
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
nRORATE NOTICE.

l. To All Whom 1t May Concern:
You are hereby notified that there is
now on file in the office of the Clerk of
the Dis ret Court of Iowa, in and for
Mahaska County, an instrument in
writing. purporting to ne the last will
and test m mt of Make van Genderen,
late of sand county, deceased. and that
the 18th day of February, 1917, has been
fixed for the probate of said will, at
which time you can appear at the
court house in said county and show
cause, if any there be, why said will
should not be admitted to probate.
In Witness Whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and affixed the seal of said
court at Oskaloosa, Iowa, this 18th
day of January, 1917.
w. 7. Martin, n
21w3 Clerk District Court.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Aqed Man Has Money,

Council Bluffs, Jan. 16-Charles
Watershot, aged So home unknown
but presumably in Pennsylvania, fell
on the ice here and broke his hip.
At the hospital little black grip he
clung to tenaciously was found to
contain $500 in currency.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
PUTTING Up Ice.

Many farmers are making arrange
ments for a supply of ice for next
season Numerous owners have erect
ed new packing places.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Conductor Robbed.

Marshalltown, Jan. 16.-For the
second time in three months. c. M.
Whiting, a street car man, was beat
en- and robbed of SIS, most of which
was the company's money, here late
Sunday night.
The robbery took place under q
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
25w4' Attorney for Plaintiff.

railroad viaduct and after robbing
him, the robbers compelled him to
turn over the controller handle which
forced him to walk some distance to
report the crime to the police.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Busy Season in Prospect.

Plenty of work in sight, to break
loose within few weeks if the wealth
err will conduct itself in seemly man
ner
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18

The first step of progress toward
the new High school building will
be the completion and development
of the tentative plans.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
Institute at opera House.

Sessions of the Farmers Institute
will be held in the Masonic Opera
House, morning and afternoon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-01-18
ENTENTE ALLIES
NEED MORE men
British Expert Urges Greater
Effort for Offensive.
NO DECISION FOR LONG TIME
Times Military Correspondent Declares
Allies Need Three to One to Gain
Victory on the Western
Front.

London, Jan. 16.-The Times mill
tary correspondent contends that the
prolongation of the war, las the re-
suit of the foredoomed failure of the
peace move" throws upon all the al
lies the duty of making greater efforts
to deserve victory. He says that Ger.
many did not wait for reply to her
peace offer, but initiated measures u
month ago to expand her supply of
men and munitions.
I'VE ought to see" the correspon-
dent writes, "clearly enough now that
our efforts on land, especially on the
western front, have not been adequate
to secure decision or even to de
serve it," ..'....
! Figures Dwindle Under Scrutiny.
Referring, to the imputation, with
tendency to exaggeration," that the
British have 100000 men in France
and the French have 100000, he
says:
Statements Of this nature serve
rather to obscure the issues than to
illuminate them. 1t ought to be known
and admitted that the aggregate ma
tional strengths do not express the
real value of fighting armies.
I'VE all ought to count in bayonets
and guns in order to ascertain our
chances of victory and when we count
In this manner the figures dwindle to
quite a different total. The truth of
81 In hn &C. hat
many has 12S divisions opposed to us
and that the number of French, Brit
ish and Belgian divisions is not yet
such as to promise a decision in an
offensive war. -.
Need to I Superiority.
1.-THE offensive devolves on us in or
der that we may evict the enemy from
the territories of our allies, and such
an offensive, against modern means of
defense, demands great superiority
in strength, particularly in heavy
guns, infantry and all other modern
machinery. Before the war we sup
posed two or even three to one su-
periority not too great for the attack
er, and must repeat again and again
that we have nothing like this supe-
riOrity and that victory depends on OBJ
tanning it.
at is always possible for the Ger
mans to place in the west the floating
balance of strategic reserves which
they used against RoSmania and if in
1917 we only employ against the enc
my slight superiority of force moth
ing better than a slight success can
reasonably be anticipated"
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03
LABEL NORMAND AT
 DREAM SUNDAY NIGHT

Tonight the Dream presents var icd bill of modern attractions. that includes the following subjects. "The harvest of Flame" in two parts, also n he Seeds of Jealousy and high pi assure comedy that's roar iron, oeglnning to end.
 Sunday night (The Rooster) feat uriag Mabel Normand, Mack Sermeit ard Ford Sterling in a big comedy SCI cam entitled "The Strong Revenge" .lnd powerful three reel picture. a masterpiece of the Lubin studios call |. ce Her Only Way Out" These spe- cial numbers will be garnished with the worlds film news in a Pa.he weekly. The week end program and it's some show. Five thousand feet n all.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03
AUSTRIA BELIEVED DO HAVE
 DECLARED RUTHLESS SEA WAR
International News Service.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-A note has been received from Austria Hungary by the state department which is though: to be declaration of ruthless submarine warfare without regar'l to international law, thougI the con .en s of the note have not yet been made known to any outside high official e.ic'es.
 That the Austrian note Is # the same tenor as Germanys' declaration iS practically conceded by an official Of the state department who refuses to make any further statement.
 II has been fully expected in of- if ial quarters that Austria would take the same stand as Germany and therefore the presentation of his pass- ports by the new Austrian ambassa doi this morning was considered as a ST ecies of humor.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03
STOCK MARKET WAS
 WiLDEST EVER SEEN
international News Service.

international News Service.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 3-At ten o'clock this morning when the stock market opened the news of the governments intention to sever relations with Ger many was followed by the widest trading ever seen on the floor of .he exchange.
 All stocks on tho list fell off at tte opening and the drop in prices continued through tho short two hour session.
 The market could not be described as panic but rather as tremend !. ously active bear market. When the exchange closed at noon for the week the list of securities showed depreciation of hundreds of
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03
FEDERATED CHURCH.

At the Congregational church Sunday the following services will bs held Rev. John Parsons. pastor.
 Il .. m.-Bible schOol and ctnlren's service. R. B. Julian. superintendent
 D. m.-Christian Endeavor.
 ?. m.--Worship and sermon by Dr. John Parsons. Subject. "Moun. tsin Peaks in the Range of Life"
 Special music will be given by the choir.
 The Ladies' Aid Societ Is to meet Tuesday at 10 a. m., aa all day meet ing to sew for the Dawson children members and others invited. Coffee and ligh. lunch served.
 The public is invited to all the ssr. ',icre of she church.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

The high score contest for the month of January at the Nome Bowl ,sg Club resulted in the prize being awarded to Faxon Lewis. lie bowled 8 strings at or above 200 and was closely followed by Geo. Raboin s2, and George Hun %.
 TWO prl1es were offered for .he lady bowlers who made 160 scores or better. Mis-. Chace had & walSaway with 24 to her credit and Mrs. o. $. .. eaver was seconu with Is.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03
TO PROVIDE HALF
 BILLION FOR WAR NEEDS

cternational News Service.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 3.-This morning Senator Thomas of Colorado .A.I.~ueea m :he senate an amend ment to the revenue bill providing for an appropriation of half billion dol- lars to be made available at once in order to place tho nation in a state of preparedness for war.
 The senator spoke strongly but briefly on the pcrils the future may held for the United States and de- clared that the lesson of the present is .hc need of complete preparation.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

The Ladies Aid Society of the Fed .cs,iyal on ebl uary l6. It will con-
 lst of two parts, a turkey dinner ..m 6: 30 to s o'clock, anu program ..hich will extremely appropriate, and .slll consist of musical numbers by Ms. Poteet and an address by Hon. j.. K. Tucker on Great men of Ola .:Iginia." Judge c. J. Lomen will reside. The names of Wahsington. Lincoln and Wilson are used 70 give .ne title and significance to the cele- bration.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03
MARE ISLAND PLACED
 ON WAR FOOTING
Pacific News Service.

Pacific News Service.
 SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. s.-The Mare Island navy yard was placed on a war footing today following orders from the navy department
 No outsiders are allowed to enter the yard. All ships now lying at the yard are g.tting steam up and a few have moved to an anchorage in tfc bay where the entrance may be watched .o prevent egress of interned German vessels. s- =
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

The political wires must be down between Nome and Juneau. according to Wickersham supporters. They say they do not see so many men showing telegrams of assurance that Sulzer has been elected and that he will receive his certificate of election in ample time to take his seat when the special session of congress meets. Yet there be few Sulzerites who still think that the convassing board has made a mistake somewhere and will yet rectify the error. AS the preach CT sayeth, the most blessed opiate In .he world Is delusive hope.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03
WESTINGHOUSE COMPANY SHUTS DOWN BY ORDER
 OF THE GOVERNMENT
international News Service.

international News Service.
 MERIDIAN, Conn.,, Feb. 3.-The Westinghouse company has announc- ed the closing of the doors of the es sabnshmen. until nsAt i'nursaay.
 In defence of this act the company ulg.s tha: the government has ordcr- eu the submisslon of an inventory as 10 the amount of money already paid and the amount uue from unfinished contracts.
 The plant has been working on big war orders for allied nations. One .,,ousand workmen arc affected by the
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03
NOTICE.

Such Eagles as have retained their inueLenuence ana remained Ill a ata:e of single blessedness. are pleased to invite their married brothers and b.. given Saturday, February 3. 8:30 sharp. They will be particularly pleased to entertain all their lady frienus on this occasion.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

In the billiard tournamcnt last l gh, at the Board of Trade parlors two matches were played. In class ( M.sh, 50, made this number of bill i'ards while Mu Her, 115, was able to reach only 109. In the class D Mo- dn,ii made his 75 while Pangman. 1O5. was scoring 69.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03
ASK REGULARS GUARD
 MINT FULL OF COLD
international News Service.

international News Service.
 DENVER. Feb. 3.--he director of the mint here has asked that a com- r.ny of regular troops be placed on guard about the mint to protect 1t in cr.e of any disturbances that mish: atitvad the entrance of the United States ia the war.
 The mint he declared now holds c, CT i've hundred million dollars In gold and might be center of at- tack In case of disorder.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

The invitations to the annual cele- bration of the institution of Aerie No. 70 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles sn February have been issued. Over five hundred were sent through the mails to local people and there Is cer- tain to be a large attendance next Tuesday night.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

The committee of the Moose having ID charge the details of the Moose burden handicap race has decided to hold the race on March l, weather permitting. Should that day not be 5Litable it will be postponed until the 2nd and so on until the weather condi- tions are good.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03
suspension of work.

SPRINGFIELD. Feb. 3.--Three plants of the Westinghouse company here have closed their doors for fcur day shut down in order that an ipvcn.ory or stock may be taken. The .uers lo ciose came from the New Io.k olllce ana are uue lo oruer5 rom the Ieders,l government.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

The weekly card social of the Cath olic Library Club was held last nigh as usual and was well attended. The lady winners were Mrs. Davy. first: Mrs. Dennis O'Brien, second: and Mrs.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

Tonight the Eagle bachelors will entertain the married Eagles and lady trends at a social dance. The other regular week end dances have been nnttod in order to allow their de : yctees to attend.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

B. W. Nelly. thild. Honors to the men went 70 Dennis O'Brien first: F.
 J. Ruane, second. and Geo. Cahill.
 third.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

Let the Nugget do your letter writ. 'nG by sending the Weekly Nugget to vour friends N tho ouix,ds-k,,s. mo
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

New laid eggs at Prosssr's Harnss, Shop, 500 per dozen. Phone Black s
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03
NEWS NOTES

Extra copies of the Nugget can be 6seo-.s VI .Aie ps.pcr cstrrlerS as they got their rounds each evening from this time until further notice.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

The Nome Bowling club's alleys ars row open from noon te midnight
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-02-03

millions of dollars as the result of the three days slump.