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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
Masfenbaa Der @aDern, 20,
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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
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unb bic Musgnbsn $3.50. Der ietiss
RolImbshanS IN $31o65.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
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nsn DON Germ abtpfarrsr gb. Rel
.ihrsr 3slsbriri. syoIssnbe Spenoen
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
lie ceiterreid,er.

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terit. @erein bat 9prtstrunssn fix
cine untsrbaltuns usbit aan5 s.trDFs
fen, bic gum gsIten Der Srisssssfon.
asusn in Sibitisn am Scnntos. 2l.
Sdnuar. In Ser Cosmopolitan SaIls
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
Spmphoniefun,crt.

Sas poliidnbiee 8roernmm Der
bcioer bieSmod,igen Spnroboniefor.
scr.c lit ipie foIgt:
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iinnet bel Der Gburh- s,cinfomp g.,
on ecr giprteu Strchc, itatt.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
lInterbaltauss.gn .gnseisen

itnttfintst. Der Qnfans III auf orsl
ubr Rn6mittass angeiest, Shon oes
bumonen 3psdes pegen iollte bic @er-
anita!tung fi9 rsssn geiahs erfreaen.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18
Saie'SaA.

Scrr IugiiIt Scrrmailn, RrdiiSent
Ser btciigen ~9icos". febrtc poraciIeril
slbene BON icinem neutrality-suspicious.
uan Chicago sIri:d unS beltGtigte oic
ron ibEl Dor ieiner slbreiie BON bier
;cmuhte gorausiacuna, oaB Der non
un5uirleScnen MiitcIicoern Der Ball
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pcrs, Grli,osnt Der Sobor Union Der
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tiidtiecn Spiclcr, Giiuitler in
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slnebilnung rnb @cioi aerlirg eritrc.
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lliefcr Der .5roternitD" bilhcn, nal.
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fic ,rcgen MISREPRESENTATION Nciitun.
GER IN Der leeten Sdiion cine SlI1e.
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Oieilcn feiner SedHtung. 9ie gauge
aingclcgerteit fam iton jest, obn,
3crrn @onpcrs Gntiteiblme. oils Pr
leoiat bctrodtct peroen. Gs mar rpie-
tcriun cir Sturm i'm Ibectciiel.
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Com Griffith, infer tctp1brtrr
Sdmdrusr. miro am ndditen Nontlg
an Der @uilirro SGplle on Sncnnore
Strafe poc bcn stroenten, ore lid Il,
Sduptlinlcn uub SdlicbSridtcrn Ger
sllnatrur 2igas a:iS5ubiloen fuiinihci.
cinen 9lrtroe iiher ole 9;iIid'tct,
irclhc oieie mi6tigen Stellrhgen cln.
id)licbeii, baltcn.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18

Gie beioen SnfieISer (gnientiiter)
ocr .Sicos", Soc 8agner irn0 8obi.
.Siid,er, limb an Undergraduate Siga,
pulu Iaiiptling Iiatbcrpion perfnhit
lporo,n Ter Gritere an Sauias Git)
(9lm. 9liioeintion) unoocr 9cttcre an
Jfodlcitcr (lnteruat. Siea). Sic iino
iiidIti9c Spicler, aber nod niht rcif
fir oie groben 2ioas.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1917-01-18

Hic gmericnn 2isa nirb ib,e oit$.
jdhrigc Sciion am II. Trril cr59iurn
-brcr Gaze nnd Ger ernffnuns Ser
Ntat, 2iga. Gies uuroe seitcrn IN Der
Sitang oes geueir'arlen grcgramm.
tlmnittees Der bcioen 2isas in Naiu
sDorf tcidldieu.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01

unanimity and unselfshness of the raj
ly which gave her an army Of nam.
moth proportions in which Scots fought
side by side with South Africans, New
Zealanders, Australians and Irish.
The German attack was recognized
as an attack on free institutions and
the cause of human liberty. The dis.
solution of the British empire on which
the Teuton had built his hopes not only
did not materialize, but realization OF
England's peril reared before the
kaiser an avenging monster of an army
whose strength was drawn from the
shores of all the seven seas and whose
inspiration was the common bond OF
humanity.
These overseas people will receive
their reward. Nothing is more certain
than that at the end of the war their
hopes for an imperial confederation
and an imperial parliament will be
realized.
And the same impulse will draw
America and England more closely to-
gether. The relations of the two ma
tons, like those of their governm ents.
will be re-established forever on basis
of genuine friendship, thorough trust
and sincere regard-which transcends
alliances and makes treaties mere I'M
necessary scraps.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01

can be no better place to start than al
the bar, unless perhaps, that place is
the bootlegger's resort. The money
for which the brewers are contendine
so desperately will be needed by the
family of the good citizen during the
war.
There is, of course, the old argu
ment that beer drinkers do not get
drunk" an argument which receives
mention here only because it is SO
VIGOROUSLY contrary to fact that Its
longevity is source Of constant won.
der.
The nation will have need for the
II 100000 bushels Of corn and the
As, 00O,0O0 bushels of barley this year.
This grain, regardless of the relation
it bears to the total of the crop, would
help to feed pretty large army.
The question of war prohibition is
not now moral question. primarily,
but an economic and patriotic one.
True, it will affect some large invest
ments, but they will not be the only
interests to suffer The absence Of
liquor of every kind will strengthen
the nation for, the war and prevent the
expenditure of millions in enervating
excess and extravaganza.
There are as many reasons Tor war
time prohibition as there are head
aches after New Years eve
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
PERFORMANCE AND PAY.

One of the easiest things a city ad-
ministration can do, under the some
what extraordinary law adopted by a
recent legislature in Iowa, is to in
crease salaries Of members of that ad-
ministration. But the things that are
easiest are not always wisest nor most
advisable.
The ordinances before the city coun-
Gil which propose to favor the city
! solicitor and the police Judge with in
creases, which amount respectively to
rs and 100 per cent OF their present
salaries, will be impossible to Justify
unless genuine facts are produced to
show that the service these officials
are to perform is worth the additional
money.
These increases. II effective, mean
an addition of $4,000 every two years
to the salar7 budget and the contribu-
ton of that additional sum by the tax
PAYERS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
April %

April rs
Mrs. E. A. Brawley will leave tonight
on quite an extended visit with he,
parents in Kearney, Nebr.
young man who skipped a s26
board bill is wanted very badly by
parties in this city.
April 90
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Order of
Railway Conductors gave a ball at the
new armory last evening. The event
was an entire success and was enjoyed
by all present
Property owners along Church street
are very anxious for paving this year.
This Is one of the four great thorough
fares into the city and for months
every year is almost impossible.
April 30
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Dennis went to
Keosauqua today to remain over Sun
day, the guests Of friends.
May 2
1t was reported this morning that a
young baby was found on the doorstep
at the corner Of Clay and Second
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
Is YOUR NAME THERE?

Names are being registered by the
score in the roll Of gardeners to be
found among the members Of The
Courier's big family. Vacant lots. back
yards and rural property. asgregatine
many acres of land which in the past
have produced nothing more valuable
than weeds, will blossom as conserva
ton gardens this summer as a result
Of the patriotic, esrnest interest dis.
played by residents of Ottumwa and
the surrounding territory.
you are gardener it should be listed,
so your neighbors and your friends
may be encouraged to follow your ex.
ample. II you are not gardener. win
a membership in The Courier's garden
club while there is time.
Join the army of universal service. II
is little enough to do for your nation
and yourself.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
THE ACID TEST.

To those who have watched the pub
lie career Of Senator Lawrence Y
Sherman Of Illinois with sympathetlc
interest during several years. there
came keen disappointment YESTERDAY
when he took the floor to speak against
President Wilson's se1ective conscrip'
tion hill IT is an evidence that those
who thought he was Of presidential
size were mistaken, for 1t rounded out
. record of recent efforts at obstruc'
tion which is not to his credit as
statesman and a public fgure.
Shortly after President Wilson ana
the cabinet had agreed on their war
policy and announced the determine.
ton to avoid what Washington called
"entansling alliances with other ma
tions, Senator Sherman introduced
resolution in the senate pledg1ng the
United States to make no separate
peace with Germany.
The administration had shown wis
dom in making known its intention TO
make no such pledge to the allies.
It's plan was for the United States to
enter the conflict with unfettered
hands, having accepted Germany's
challenge to democracy, and to carry
the war to conclusion on the basis OF
the facts as laid down by the presi
dent in his memorable message to con-
gress.
Minister Balfour. with fine display
of courtesy. fastened to assure the
president, soon after his arrival IN
America. that the European enemies
of Germany do not ask America to
ioin with them to the extent OF wait
ing for peace on their terms. He real
ICES that the United States has set
ont to curb German ruthlessness and
absolutism. and will not be drawn into
any scramble Of conquest.
This move having failed. Senator
Sherman chose yesterday to deliver
an ill-timed and ill-advised speech IN
which ne attempted to blame the pres
ident for the politics that has been a
reprettable feature Of the American
army and navy for many years. He
questioned the motives Of the execu'
tive. choosing time when his action
becomes an offense against the nation
rather than against Mr.. Wilson alone.
The present crisis is providing an
acid test. not alone for the country as
whole, but for individuals in the two
houses of congress. 1t is matter for
general regret that some Of these men
must emerge from the ordeal with so
little remaining Of the esteem which
thew enjoyed so long.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
- 7---7-7----7-- -
TEDDY AT THE FRONT,

In his speech Yesterday on the con.
scription bin, Senator Kenyon an
nounced his desire to see Theodore
Roosevelt head an American army OF
expedition in Europe.
Nothing would help bring the war
to a speedy conclusion as much as
that" he said. They say 1t would
demoralize our army. It seems to me
it would demoralize the army Of the
enemy more"
II the former president wants to
fight in France there is no good rea-
son for opposing his desire. But it is
a costly waste of time to delay pro-
ceedings on so important measure
as the selective CONSUMPTION bill to
haggle over the rank that shall be
given him. AS we'll flag mail train
at road crossing to ask the engineer
the time of day.
The officers Of the United States
army are waiting impatiently for en-
actment of law which win give them
men to train and command. Both
houses of congress have been guilty
of inexcusable delay in consideration
of the measure which bears the ap-
provaI of these army men and Of the
administration 1t is childish to post
pone decision on the main issue to in
ject a single mans personality.
II Mr. Roosevelt Is in genuine ear
nest in his expressed des1rs to serve
the flag at the front. he has and will
have ample opportunity. II patriotism
dictates his offer, patriotism will i'm.
pei him to make that offer without
strings and conditions, trusting the
president and the army heads to use
him in the place where he will be Of
the greatest possible service.
The word Service" is a reminder
that there is work at hand in Wash.
ington for Senator Kenyon just now
that is Of far more Importance to the
country than revival Of last sum-
mer's vain battle cry Of the stricken
bull moose: 1--WE want Teddy"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
swATT,Ne THE swArTER.

lust as the season for swatting the
fly is approaching. Philadelphia sci
enlist amputates the Joy from life by
issuing warning against the use OF
the utensil that has become as much
of a summer time fixture in Americas
homes as the waffle iron or the mus
tard plaster in winter.
The fly is not so dangerous in itself,
saws this doleful manipulation OF test
tubes and wet blankets, but the tiny
microbes he carries about are death
spreaders Of the thirty-third degree.
So he advises nation which only re-
Gently has learned to swat with prop
er aim, to lay aside the handy weapon
and seek out the breeding places OF
the fly. lay them waste and thus wipe
out the whole fly family in what we
are so fond Of calling one fell swoop.
But there the directions for Kidding
the nation of the pest reach an abrupt
conclusion. The scientist has no
scheme for doing away with those per-
sistent flies that come from nobody
knows where and whose breeding
places cannot be discovered until too
late.
Are we to permit these outlaws to
buzz about, attacking defenseless bald
heads and dipping into picnic dainties.
merely because some infinitesimal
microbe may not be included in the
casualty list when the swatter's score
is totted? Surely the germs circula-
ton will be limited, at any rate, when
the germ distributor is dead.
It may be old fashioned but until
- IL L. a..
fed there are many wilful folks who
will insist on resorting to the swatter
when fly time comes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
BABY WEEK.

Next week Is baby week throughout
the country. and belated plans are un.
der way for its observance in Ottum.
wa with prospects for subsequent OBJ
servances in later years and for fire..
quent occasions when doctors and
nurses will confer with parents to ele.
vate the standards Of home hygiene
and health.
The movement is worthy one. II
has demonstrated its merit every
where and its adoption as an instttu-
ton in Ottumwa will prove notable
step forward in the direction OF good
citizenship.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
WHAT LooNKEEPERs SAY.

It is refreshing and encouraging to
find fifty Chicago saloon proprietors
voting unanimously in endorsement OF
the war time prohibition plan and ask.
ing merely that President Wilson act
as it's sponsor
In a measure of patriotism, these
saloonkeepers outdistance the brew
ers. The average saloon proprietor
has practically his entire fortune in
his saloon. The average brewer, IN
this period OF widening dry zones
all over the United States. Is an ex-
tensive owner Of valuable city real es-
tate. for he has been getting his money
out of the liquor business as rapidly as
possible to minimize his loss in the
event of national prohibition.
These saloon men are ready to close
their bars and cease taking profits
while the war is on, if the president
believes prohibition is best for the
country. They are patriotic.
The brewer bases his argument
against prohibition largely on a state
ment Of the amount Of money he has
invested in the brewing business. Is
this patriotic?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-01
BROTHERS.

An aspect of the present world crisis
which is brought home to Americans
iust now, despite the roar of battle
from afar and the chatter of misguided
pacif1sts at home, is found In the pros
pect for a closer union between Eng
fish speaking peoples after the end OF
the war.
The cordial reception accorded For
eign Minister Balfour and the other
commissioners. both English and
French, partook largely Of hero wor.
ship and war time hysteria. but behind
the flare of enthusiasm there was a
hearty American welcome which even
Americans are only beginning to ap-
praise at its real measure Of sincerity,
BY It's entrance into the world strug-
gle this country has put behind 1t the
policy Of isolation which long ago it
outgrew. While the war lasts, mutual
interests will dictate union of action
among the various allies. but when the
nightmare has passed and peace settles
over the planet again. there will re-
main lasting friendship which might
never have been born but for the COM
mon peril which has forced so many
nations together.
Because of the natural likeness of
their interests and impulses this friend
ship will affect America and Great Brit
ain more than it will touch the rela-
lions of America with any Of the other
nations Of the enlarged entente.
Almost n century and half ago.
America passed through the fire Of a
long and terrible war to establish its
t. ne Ia
which was oppressive and unjust The
procession OF the years slowly erased
the term. "our English enemies" and
set up in its stead. Our English
cousins" But always there has lurked
within our minds thoughts of the Bos-
ton tea party. of CORVALLIS and of the
old King George.
Within few days those thoughts
have faded. and before the Balfour
mission leaves our shores we will have
learned to say "our English brothers."
and to treasure with new regard the
friendship Of the nation which has be-
come our ally in a war to put down
absolutism forever.
The experience Of England and her
various colonies is an index to the
soundness OF these theories With the
opening of the war and no doubt before
its inception, the Germans started con-
f1denty among the various dependen-
cies of their enemy a we'll laid cam
paign of sedition. They failed most
dismally The test Of war was all the
various commonwealth under the
British flag needed to prove their SOL
.iarity.
The corners of the world responded
to the call from British hearts. Even
loyal England was surprised by the