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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
WHAT IS A FAIR CHANCE?

Sentiment in COngreSS-at least IN
the house of representatives-se to
be against pressing the compulsory
military service bill at this time. It is
rumored that the representatives are
afraid that they may get in bad with
the paciflsts at home. The excuse is
being freely made that the Hay bill,
upon which the nation now depends
for its defensive military organiza-
ton, has not been given fair chance.
Several congressman have been quot
ed as saying that the nation must be
patient and wait for the Hay plan to
prove its merit or lack of merit.
AS matter of fact, the Hay plan
does not need any further chance to
prove its worth. 1t has already proved
that it is worthless. The plan is now
and has been in operation for num-
Der of months. 1t was under the pro-
visions Of the Hay bill that the nation
al guard was federalized and sent to
the border. This was the bill that
was designed to utilize the national
guard for national defense, while per-
hitting the organization to retain it's
identity as partly state organization.
The Hay plan contemplates the en-
rolling Of volunteers to make up fed
eralized national guard and the pass
ing Of these men, after their terms of
enlistments expire. into federal re-
serve force. The few months that
have elapsed since the plan became eff
fective have demonstrated its COM
plete failure. Enlistment has almost
ceased; members of the guard declare
they will not reenlist; great difficulty
is experienced in getting the men into
the reserve. If the plan failed to
greatly stimulate enlistment, II 1t fall
ed to encourage men to reenlist II II
bred in them a desire to keep out OF
the reserve. then why set UP the claim
that il deserves longer trial? 1t is a
failure, absolutely. II has brought
about state of affairs where enlist
ments are at the lowest ebb. where
postmasters are paid and pretty girls
hired to induce them to enlist. VIII it
be necessary to completely annihilate
our present skeleton army before 1t
will be plain to congress that the Hay
plan is failure?
In this connection. read the follow
ing statement from report submitted
by a special committee appointed by
the mayor Of New York City to con-
duct an investigation into the worth
Of the national guard under the pres
ent plan of organization:
The mobilization showed that the
national guard was not to be depended
upon for defense. Reports of the sec.
rotary OF war and of bureaus of the
war department show that only enough
recruits to bring the guard to So per
cent OF the required war strength had
been obtained by August 81 and that
the guard troops gathered on the Mex
lean border and in state camps on that
date we're only 1000 officers and men
above their prescribed minimum a. e.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
OUR FOREIGN BUSINESS.

Very recently Ottumwans were priv
feged to hear Roger w. Babson, noted
4 atistician. talk on causes Of prosper
ity and depression. In the course Of
, his lecture he stated that depression
us sure to follow the cessation of hos
tilities in Europe and that in his opin
ion our foreign trade will fall of
greatly. He noted that a large part
of cur shipments to Europe are war
munitions-actual or potential-and
concluded that when the demand for
these ceased. the end of the prosperity
period would be at hand
Henry Clews. New York financier Of
international note, takes somewhat
different view Of the situation. He
/ does not deny the assertion that ex-
ports will be greatly curtailed in some
n lines at least. but he does believe that
Iby enterprise and hard work on the
E,part Of Americans. this country can
retain fair share of the worlds ex-
port business. In this connection he
\ says:
Y The cessation of war orders which
lgaye such an impetus to prosperity in
Ehe United States will in any event
come ere long as result Of the grow
HlhS IhuVpCuuChSt vi tHt allies Ill IIlu-
lition manufacturing Great Britain
, already practically producing all her
Egwn munitions and partially supplying
bher allies; while only the other day
La British munition firm made a bid
Hsor supplying this government with
shells for one of our own dreadnaughts
Hat figures much under American prices
3The amount of this contract was not
| particularly important. but the differ
Hence In prices was rather significant
Vim view of the necessity for increasing
Four future export trade. Less than
half of the increase in our exports dur
ling the last fiscal year was due to mu-
milton orders, which in the mass con-
lstituted only about one-third of our to-
ltal~ exports. The establishment of
lneace would reduce recent abnormal
Equipments of automobiles, horses,
MULES, leather, copper. etc, but these
BOSSES would be partially offset by in
ereases in cotton. petroleum, steel
Products for reconstruction purposes.
nachinery and the like. What the net
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19

peace) strength. Under control
divided between the nation and the
states the troops could not be properly
equipped, modified and concentrated
Three months after the call the organ.
izations Of the border did not nave the
equipment required for action in the
field; and. CHASING as recruits the
guardsmen who had had less than
three months service previous to
June 1S-that is. whose whole training
had been less than dozen armory
drills-63 per cent of the force consist
ed Of unframed men.
A body Of troops such as the ma
tional guard, the control of which Ia
divided between the nation and the
states. and the ranks Of which must
be filled by voluntary enlistment. can
not be expected to assume the respon-
sibilities and perform the duties of a
national force. To impose upon 1t such
service as it was called upon to rem
der last summer, or such as might be
necessary in any national emergency,
is not only an injustice to the men
who compose the guard, their families
and employers. but is also futile as a
measure of defense.
The immediate need is for stand
ing army sufficient for the protection
of the country's borders and similar
service in the public defense. But only
through universal military training. as
a part of universal education. can the
manhood of the nation be qualified to
afford real and permanent protection.
This committee does not attempt to
recommend any particular system OF
defense: it believes that military ex-
perts whose knowledge and expert
ence are at the disposal of congress,
should be called upon to work out the
details of plan that will accord with
the ideals of American democracy and
assure an adequate trained force avail
able at all times to meet an emer.
gency
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
WHO PAYS FOR ADVERTISING?
Can you get something for nothing

Gan you get something lot nOtnlnS
Read this:
In 1904 certain automobile manu-
facturer built and sold thirty-seven
wo-cylinder automobiles. The price
of each was $3.50. In 1915 the same
concern built and sold more than As
900 six-cylinder automobiles and the
price of each was about $3.50.
What created the demand and why
was the price reduced? The answer to
both questions is-advertising.
Who paid for the advertising?
The manufacturer didn't pay for 1t
because he made more profit out Of
each $3.50 car than he did out of each
$3.50 car
The consumer didn't pay for it. be-
cause he received great deal more
for his $3.50 than he did for his $3.50.
Then who did pay for it? Echo an
swers "Who?"
1t does not take lot of money to
ADVERTISE but advertising creates
demand and the filling Of that demand
necessitates quantity production, and
quantity production is the cheapest
means of reducing cost without de-
creasing quality.
When quantity production IS re-
quired. the saving because of 1t is
more than enough to pay for the ad-
vertising which created the demand:
and instead of the consumer being re.
quired to pay for the advertising he
actually saves money, because he can
buy advertised articles for less than
he would have to pay for the same or
cheaper articles If they were made in
smaller quantities.
So we'll advertised merchandise is
generally the best buy" More quail
ity and quantity can be obtained by
the purchaser for less money when
he orders well-advertised goods.
Does this apply in the case of pur-
chases Of machinery. tools, utensils
and manufacturers supplies?
1t does-most assuredly.
That is one of the reasons why 1t
pays man to read the advertising
pages of his paper-and to meet his
needs by purchasing advertised prod
ucts.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
oet + r. 49,

Some weeks ago the vile ol GER
tain barrister lost her cook, and. since
she had no other resource, she rolled
up her sleeves and for week provid-
ed such meals as her husband had not
enjoyed since those happy days when
they did not keep a cook.
The barrister's delight was so grea;
that, by way OF appreciative acknowl.
edgment, he presented his wife with a
beautiful ermine cloak. Quite natural
". the incident was a good deal noised
about among their social acquaint-
ances, and spirit of envious emula.
ton was developed in certain quarters,
1t was in this mood that Mrs. Dan.
vers recited the story to her husband.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
RUSSIAN LEADERS
MAY FIGHT DUEL

Petrograd, (via London, Jan. IL
A dramatic clash between NJ Proto-
popoff, minister of the interior, and
NJ. Rodzianko. president Of the duma.
is described by the Novoe Vremya.
According to this story. NJ. Protopop-
off approached NJ. Rodzianko during
the New Years reception at the Tzars.
koe Selo and offered his hand in a
conciliatory manner. The head Of the
duma turned away with curt 'Nev-
err
The friends of the minister OF the
interior say that a duel is inevitable
but M. Rodzianko has hitherto not re-
ceived challenge.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
A alIND VIEW

subcommittee of United States
senators Is hearing arguments, pro and
cor. on the matter of compulsory mill
tary training. At Saturdays session,
DR.. James "a Warbasse Of New York,
head Of delegation representing the
American Union Against Militarism
asserted that the great problem of the
nation Is to find means to prevent
war, not to prepare to fight wars.
The learned doctor states the case
about as pacifists generally state it..
They cannot conceive that there is any
relation between preparedness and
prevention.
Equally true with the doctors state
ment is the assertion that mans prob
lem is to prevent sickness, not to find
protection against disease germs; that
mans problem is to prevent fires, not
to prepare to fight fires; that the prob
lem is to prevent floods, not to prepare
protection from them; that we must
prevent crime, not to prepare to catch
and punish the criminal.
The doctors theory is beautiful. only
those who are more practical and less
theoretical will ask: What are we 60
ing to do in the interim?
Suppose we told the schools of the
country to stop teaching the embryo
physicians how to fight disease. I'm
less we wax facetious, we will have to
admit that disease would soon wipe
out big part Of the population. Peo-
pie don't get sick for the fun of it, or
because they want to: sickness comes
to them and after they are sick is no
time to talk prevention. Recovery
hinges then. not on prevention, but on
ability to fight back the disease germs
, and vanquish them.
Very few fires are planned affairs
Most of them come unbidden. Would
the doctor advise the owner of
prevention, or would he tell him where
SO that the men and equipment main
tanned to fght fires could be sum-
moned in the hope that they will be
prompt enough and efficient enough to
put out the blaze?
When the flood comes is no time to
talk flood prevention. That is the
time to ask, are the levies strong and
are these means for battling against
the dangers Of being drowned? When
murder has been done or is being done,
policeman is much more Of a neces-
sity than measure designed to pre-.
vent crime.
The nations problem may be what
the doctor says 1t is, one of preventing
war, but the people who have hopes
of living long and prospecting, OF being
free and having the right to worship
In their own way, naturally rise to en-
quire: What is going to happen to us
while we are working out for war
like world way to prevent interna.
tional strife?
In other words. what is going to
happen to the nation between the time
It casts off the protection of military
forces and the day that nations and
jmen reach that high state of develop.
ment when wars will be no more?
Think you that will be safe period?
Would you want to run chances of
living in that period?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
rWADDlE.

A paper out in Nebraska advocates
meeting possible invaders with words
of brotherly love and affection and
permitting our nations ideals and in
situations to conquer them. We ven
ture to guess, however. that in most
other regards the exponent Of this ex-
IRENE paciflsm is normal. He prob
ably locks his doors at night and pays
for fire insurance and sends for doc
tor when disease threatens.
Why not conquer the burglar with
smile. or greet fire with literature
showing the damage 1t does? Why not
welcome disease and conquer it by a
process OF absorption?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
GREECE GIVES in
Demands Of the Allies Are Complied
With in Full and Political Pris-
oners Ordered Freed.

London, Jan. 17.-An Athens dis
patch TO the Exchange Telegraph
company says that the Greek govern
ment has accepted the ententes ulti-
matum without reservation.
The decision was reached by the
crown council on Tuesday afternoon,
according to the dispatch and was i'm
mediately communicated to the en-
tente ministers. The release Of the
Venizelists who were arrested follow
ing the outbreak in Athens on Decem,
Der | is expected hourly.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
IasoRER KILLS SELF.

Chicago. Jan. Il. John BENJAMIN
of Hammond. Ind. laborer. strangled
himself TO death last night with chain
in a cell in an East Chicago. Ind, Jail.
BENJAMIN. il was charged, hot and
killed Samuel Horn, close f. nd, fol.
lowing a quarrel over grace inv ancirs
on Sunday night.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19

1t is funny, in way, isn't it, that
the undertakers and funeral directors
of the sixth congressional district
should have chosen the Invest town in
the state for holding their annual con-
vention. They will be in Ottumwa the
forepart of next month
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19

There is some question as to who is
the most popular person among Wash
ington officials, but it is not believed
that Thomas w. Lawson can qualify
for the Job.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19

Don't fail to read the new serial
story that will make its appearance in
The Courier beginning next Saturday.
1t Is called Alice Devine and it is a
most unusual tale Of love and mys.
tory
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19

Joys and troubles come to all. but
those people are happiest who smile
at some of the troubles and refuse to
to them
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19

spending some Of their good money
this week making a statewide tour in
the interest of Iowa. Maybe you can
do something to boost the state or
your community. Had you thought
about it?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19

Eastern critics say we Americans
are so full of nervous energy or rest
lessness. whatever you want to call 1t.
that we fail to get the full enjoyment
out Of life. They say we ought to put
in little more time acquiring appre-
citation for mental attainments and
less In chasing dollars.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19
TO REBUILD BRIDGES

Columbus Junction, Jan. 1.-THE
Rock Island railroad is spending S3O..
600 In the reconstruction of bridges on
the Chicago-Kansas City line here
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19

Paying ones bills ought to be right
up next to cleanliness in the category
Of cardinal virtues.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-01-19

A number of Iowa boosters are
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25

s'~4 NAL" one Ford ;]nuriu,r car,
lol., model. in good condition. Also.
three warnings. Cash or good PAPER.
Also. one. horse farm To- rent. NJ. J..
Wrlhorn, rirNens r. If
ttoy n;:,Ir y l-2r acres OF land
! about miles north Of rickens c. A..
close io school and churches. Easily
worth %2..5o prr acre. but viii take
%%3 ~ ,or ruicI. sale. See II. \.
loWrn.. 20
l'ur sea-" Good Sanity horse; viii
ltnrN unyWhcrn: VIII sell or exchange
tor c@,ti". :. G. Dorr. lickrNS r.. %
Gu. Es,n is in good repair and NOW
ginr.inr. Prices y l-2c Il hundred for
seed cotton. 500 cNtra Tor hngginw
and tics. l.. :. Rccrc X son, PicknS
ituU;" >. 26
zaEG S'@E sale offer for sale
my farm, near Norris, containing IS
acres. 81 acres in cultivation, balance
in original forest and pasture: two good
noises. one painted, lightning rods,
GOOD we'll Of water in yard. Price $50
yer acre. onp-thiri down and balance
in onc. tWo. three or four Years at : per
zen, interest. secured by good papers.
T.. II. Galloway. McigS, Ga. RI. It.
FOR &:sit. FirSt-rIuSs family horse;
;oun!, handsome. Will work anywherc;
h~Solutrly Fearless ut motorcycles. au-
los. etc. VIII sell 1t Il sacrifice. t.. l..
Henderson. Central, =. {. If
&. T.. Drnn. Surveyor and Civil
Engineer, Central. s. {. Route :. 20
old Newspapers for sale at The
Sentinel Office.
Money 10 aOHn on Real Estate.
y. L. Dul'oSc, attorney, EaSley, sc. If
We PAY Cash for all chickens.
eggs and peanuts brought us. We also
keep fresh fruits on hand at all times.
Adams Bros. Pickcns. tt
TRY Athens Hide Co. Athens,
Ga. They Weigh the Weights. Shil
hides by EXPRESS. %
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25
RHEUMAT lSM

WHY viii you suffer from the most
dreaded disease. when l.-Rhcumo has
proven the greatest remedy for past
% years. Thousands Of people trSti-
fy to its Wonderful Cures. THIS "a
nous prescription should be m your
home. Have it ready. Take it when
YOU feel that first pain. L-Rhcuno is
your friend. Ask -Central Drug Co..
Central, 5. c.; Pickcns Drug Co.
PickcnS. :. &.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25

DR.. }. \. llaiium, proprietor and
manager of the Pickcns Drug Co. store,
has returned from Atlanta. where he
went to meet representatives from New
York, Boston and Baltimore who we're
showing Christmas and holiday goods.
DR.. IlAllum bought 81 big lct Of these
goods which "ll 500. b.: "a i.-,lnv at
his store
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25

:. T.. Merrill and wife of Penn. Miss,
are visiting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
+. f.. Merrill Of near iickens. Mr..
Merrill was only married Sunday Of last
week to Miss Spccr Of Columbus, Miss.
lie conducts an apiary and this is his
first visit home in about two years.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25

Tucker antrcll returned Monday from
Morristn"n. Tenn, where he bought Il
car load OF Tennessee horses and mules.
II" expects them to arrive in Pickcns
ms MooN and viii offer them for snl".
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25

S~rarHcnt L. ". McClanahan, OF tn,
t. ). army, stationed at Chickamaur:
Park, Ga, is spending a few DAYS viii
his parents nca Liberty.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25

Fer sal" one Maxwell touring
car, run less ,tnn "a, 900 miles and IN
perfect condition. Al tires good. This
car can be had AT 4 bargain and ii dc.
SIRED terms can be arranged for part Of
prl'c. al phon" II" II or soc IT,. f..
Jones. "a
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25

i. II. NickcrN, who is now carrier o
pirIlrns r"Ut" i. has sold his Six Nj,
place To {. G. Bowling Of the MART"
section. III
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25

The Home Demonstration Club viii
moo; with Mrs. Guy McIEall on Wed
u,sIul, the Dist Of this month. a, halt
past three o'clock. The subject for
study this month will be Brcnd-mukin".
All Tie ladicS are invited.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25

Johnnie CLYDE, three months old child
OF MIR. and Mrs. Silas Chapman, died
October IS at their home at the PickenS
Mill and the little body was laid to rest
the 10th at Mile Creek. The sympathy
OF the community goes out to the be
reaved parents.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25

h'oT sale Brand new Thomas eight.
rnW, gram drill in perfect condition.
VIII SCI or exchange for pigs, ycarIinrs
"rShlrEcnS, G. G. AllGood, pickcns. ii
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25

W" n". requested to announce ;h3,
IfcH +. ". liu!ding will preach at cole.
nov nest sunday.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-10-25
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IoALl2S

nraJjnw the advertisements in The
Sentinel THIS week may NEAR dollars to
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1917-06-19
Cottage Cheese a Cheap
Substitute For Meat

Cottage cheese is richer in protein
than most meats and is very much
cheaper. Every pound contains more
than three ounces OF protein, the chief
material for body building Ii is also
valuable source Of energy. though not
so high as foods with more fat. 1t fol-
lows that its value in this respect can
be greatly increased by serving it with
cream, as is so commonly done.
The following recipes illustrate Il
number OF ways in which cottage
cheese may be served:
Cottage Cheese Rolls.-A large vari-
ETY. of rolls suitable for serving as the
main dish at dinner may be made by
combining legumes Oceans of various
kinds, cowpeas, lentils or peas with
cottage cheese and adding bread
crumbs TO make the mixture thick
enough to form into roll. Beans are
usually mashed, but peas or small lima
beans may be combined whole with
breadcrumbs and cottage cheese. and
enough of the liquor in which the veg
ctables have been cooked may be add
ed to get the right consistency. or in
stead of beans or peas chopped spinach,
beet tops or head lettuce may be add
ed Bake in n moderate oven. bastinG
frequently.
Boston Roast.-A pound can of kid
ney beans or equivalent quantity of
cooked beans, one-half pound of cot
4. \.
the beans or put them through II meat
grinder. Add the cheese and bread
crumbs enough to make the mixture
sufficiently stiff to be formed into Il
roll. Bake in a moderate oven. basting
occasionally with butter or other fat
and water Serve with tomato sauce
This dish may be favored with chop
ped onions cooked in butter or other
fat and a very little water until tender.