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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
TO voTs ON DAMAGES.

Mediapolis, June IA special
election will be held June Is for tho
purpose OF deciding the question
whether the town of Mediapolis be au-
thorized to issue bonds not to exceed
$4,000 for the purpose Of paying dam.
ages and expenses in opening and con-
tinuing Cedar street to Miriam street
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
COAL BIZ INCREASES.

Des Moines, June S.-The state
board of control is experiencing DIM
Guilty In obtaining satisfactory coal
contracts to supply the coal for the
state institutions this coming winter.
The increased cost of coal will mean
about $4,000 more for it's coal this
winter than it has heretofore.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
TRACEY BUYS $40, 900.

Tracy June 9.-Tntil some other
community can prove better SHOWING
the town OF Tracy will claim the palm
In the Liberty Loan campaign for a
town OF 300 peon'e. At public meet
ing held in the Methodist church bonds
in the sum OF $4,000 were subscribed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
WANTS. COMPANY AccEp1Ep.

Des MONIES, June 8.-Captain l.. w.
Ainsworth, in charge Of recruiting for
the Iowa battalion Of the signal re-
serve corps, has gone to Chicago to
endeavor to secure authority from the
government for the acceptance into
the service Immediately Of the field
company of the battalion, which will
be completely recruited this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
CLASS OF FIVE GRADUATE.

Deep River Juno s.-The graduating
class Of the Deep River high school
consisted Of Ave girls, Ada Marks. Edna
Kline, Leona Malcolm. Leah Rank and
Myra Hollingsworth. Cecil Hillman. the
only boy member Of the class. Quit
school several weeks ago and enlisted
in the United States army.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
FARMERS HELP SICK MAN.

Corning June 9.-Another practica y
example Of the real fraternalism eN-
listing in Adams county was e~emplified
when the neighbors and friends OF
lloyd Jones put In his crop for him. a
lob that required the combined services
Of sixty horses about thirty men and
boys and took three days time to ac-
complish
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
NURSE IN BANKRUPT,

nes Moines, June S.-Mrs. Elsie
Branaman. Winterset, nurse, has filed
a voluntary bankruptcy petition in fed
eral court She schedules 1920 liabil-
tiles and $50 assets.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
vouNcEsr BOND PURCHASER,

Oskaloosa June 2,-Possibly the
youngest purchaser of Liberty Bond
was Hobart Phillips Morris aged Ave
DAYS. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Sid Morris
OF North Ninth street One of the bonds
has been placed to the credit Of his
name.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
WILSON TELLS
NATION S AIMS
Note to Russian Democracy
Opposes Annexations
and Indemnities
NOTE PRAISED IN BRITAIN.

NOTE PRAISED IN BRITAIN.
London, June 1.-THE IManches-
ter Guardian In long leader de.
scrlbes President Wilson's mes.
sage to Russia as an extraordinary
and powerful piece Of writing. The
paper finds little new In his state
ment Of principles affecting
peace settlement but says that his
application Of them to the pres
ent situation in Russia almost
startIes by Its boIdness and blunt
down Brightness" The Guardian.
concludes:
"It 10 powerful piece Of
analysis and II II 10 read and under.
stood In Russia Il will settle the
future, not only Of Russian liberty
but Of the worId's."
Great Britain has sent Russia q
note In reply to the latters re-.
quest for statement Of British
war aims. The note although not
yet made public, is stated to be in
general agreement with President
Wilson's note to Russia.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12

Washington. D. c., June 11.-Presi-
dent Wilson, In his communication to
the new government of Russia, has
made plain the war aims Of the United
States and It's position on mo an
nexations, no indemnities."
mo territory must change
hands except for the purpose Of
securing those who InhabIt Il .
fair chance Of life and liberty"
says the communication.
mo indemnItles must be insist
ed on except those that constitute
payment for manifest wrong done.
mo Establishments Of power
must be made, except such as will
tend to secure the future peace Of
the world and the future welfare
and happiness Of Its people,"
In unmistakable terms, President
Wilson declares against Germany's
proposal to restore the Status quo"
before the war
MUST AVERT FUTURE WARS.
ut was the status quo ante out Of
which this Ubiquitous war. issued
forth" he says, "the power Of the i'm
perial German government within the
empire and its widespread domination
and influence outside Of that empire.
THAT status must be altered in such
fashion as to prevent any such hideous
thing from ever happening again"
The presidents communication was
delivered to the Russian government
by Ambassador Francis at Petrograd
1t follows:
"In view OF the approaching visit Of
the American delegation to Russia to
express the deep friendship Of the
American people for the people Of Rus
STA and to discuss the best and most
practical means Of cooperation be-
tween the two peoples in carrying the
present struggle for the freedom Of all
peoples to successful consummation,
1t seems opportune and appropriate
that should state again in the light Of
this new partnership. the objects the
United States has had in mind in enter
ing the war. Those objects have been
very much beclouded during the past
few weeks by mistaken and mislead-
ing statements, and the issues at stake
are too momentous. too tremendous.
too significant for the whole human
race to permit any misinterpretation
or misunderstanding. however slight.
to remain uncorrected for a moment.
kAISER'S PEACE AIMS.
1.-THE war has begun to go against
Germany and in their desperate desire
to escape the inevitable ultimate de-
feat. those who are in authority in
Germany are using every possible in
are making use even Of
the influence of groups and parties
among their own subjects to whom
they have never been just or fair or
even tolerant to promote a propagan-
da on both sides Of the sea which will
preserve for them their influence at
home and their power abroad, to the
undoing of the very men they are
using.
"The position Of America In this
war Is so clearly avowed that no
man can be excused for mlstaking
It. She seeks no material profit or
asqrandizement Of any kind. She
is fighting for no advantage or sell
fish object Of her own but for the
liberation Of peoples everywhere
from the aegressions Of autocratic
force. The ruling classes In Ger.
many have begun Of late to profess
a like liberaity and justice Of pur-
pose, but only to preserve the DOW
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
DID NOT GIVE SOLDIER BOOZE.

Hannibal. Mo-. June s.-William
Bryant, negro. at his arraignment be-
fore United States Commissioner A. r.
Smith. late YESTERDAY afternoon, de-
MED the charge of selling liquor to a
person In soldiers uniform.
BURLINGTON GETS MEETING.
Council Bluffs. June. 1l.-Council
Bluffs. June Huntington was Sc
lected as the place for the 1918 state
convention by the Iowa and Nebraska
funeral Directors association in con.
vention here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12

Poultry and Live Stock
FOR SALE-GOOD COW GIVING
lots Of milk. Mrs. j.. F. Thompson
Eldon, Ia Phone 1862.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-06-12
MORRIS WILLIAMS.

P. S. Buy a war bond and I'll take 1t
as payment on a farm mare or work
horse.-M. H. w.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
WEST VIRGINIA INDUSTRIES.

INVEST VIRGINIA is becoming industrial state
w of considerable importance. This has been realized
by people who travel through it a great deal and
by those who compelled keep posted about business
conditions but somehow the truth about our present staad
ing goes home completely as read the fact given
yesterday to reporter for The West Vrsnian by Labor
Commissioner Sam B. Montgomery when he talked alb 1T
the role this commonwealth prepared play in the in
dustrial side of the great war
Three hundred and thirtyseven industries employing
5S60l prepared to rally to the support of the
Aag and that is only the beginning the first line as it WERE
1t really gives thrill of state pride Well may Com
missioner Montgomery say "a considerable army in itself
The dry statistics of the departments Charleston make
even imposing showing of the industrial situation
in this state, for only small part of them can produce
munitions. The industrial census taken by the federal
bureau in 94, report which has been published
but recently shows that there in the state in that year
2,749 industrial establishments. giving employment to
1858 persons and turning products valued at $780,
81 1882 each year.
In the ten years from 1904 to 1914 we jumped the
value of manufactured product about one hundred
million dollars and increased the number of men employed
almost 100 per The greatest increase was during the
quinquennum from 1904 to 1907 but we have entered
upon period of industrial progress and the next FIVE
years promises to be the most wonderful in the history
the state
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
Child GETS SICK
CROSS, FEVERISH
IF CONSTIPATED
"cALIFoRNIA SYRUP OF FIGS"
CAN'T HARM TENDER sToM-
ACH OR BOWELS,

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue, mother! II
coated, or your child is listless, cross,
feverish, breath bad, restless, doesn't
eat heartily, full of cold Or has sore
throat or any other children's ailment
give a teaspoonful of California Syr.
up of Figs" then don't worry, because
1t is perfectly harmless, and in few
hours all this constipation poison, sour
bile and fermenting waste will gently
move out Of the bowels, and you have
a well, playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is oftimes all
that is necessary. 1t should be the
first treatment given in any sickness.
Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle
OF California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
Of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Look carefully
and see that 1t is made by the cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
DR.. J.W.P. JARVIS
JOINS THE RESERVE
Marion Showing Wins En-.
thusiashc Letter From
Headquarters.

DR.. J. W. P. Jarvis, OF Falrview. a
veteran practitioner of Marion county,
has Joined the ranks Of the patriotic
physicians Ind has forwardedNh name
to the chairman Of the Auxiliary De.
tense committee Of this city for enroll.
ment In the Federal Medical Reserve
corps.
DR.. Jarvis learned through the news.
papers that call had been issued by
the Surgeon General at Washington
for enlistnents In the Medical Reserve
corps and Immediately got into com.
nunication with the local chairman
who forwarded his name TO be added to
the list of "a physicians and dentists al
ready having signifiedth .eir intention
OF joining the corps. DR.. Jarvis whils
we'll advanced in years is nevertheless
active in his profession and makes a
valuable addition to the list from Ma
rion county.
The chairman of the Auxiliary De-
tense committee is in receipt OF a let
ter from the Central committee locat-
cd in Wheeling thanking him for the
committees valuable work and re.
Spouse to the call as issued from the
headquarters. In closing the chairman
of the Central committee said: Thank
ing the physicians of Marion county
for their splendid response to the re-
quest for physicians and surgeons for
the Medical Reserve Corps, we take
off our hats and wave old Glory for
the physicians Of Marion county. 1t
is by all odds the best list thus far sub.
mitted,"
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12

which obtained N the early days Of the nation If we re-
lied upon volmteerswe would at The end Of the war slump
back INTO the stage Of npeparedness which the present
:rs found US m Farsishted statesmen are determined
hat this shall not be permitted and they will have their
way.
The congressman who do not realize the logic of the
which not only the President but the more alert opinion
throughout the country are advocating are going to court
personal political disaster There no politics in the plans
or making this prepared naton that take care
# itself in any emergency. 1t is matter of the highest
md most enlightened patriotism and the plans are going
to go through in spite of congressional opposition.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
OPPOSITION TO CONSUMPTION.

NYIFEN President Wilson went to the Capitol yester-
w day TO consult with Speaker Clark and the leaders
of his party in the House he was told that there is
opposition to the administrations plan to raise the armies
needed in the new by selectve CONSUMPTION This Will
cause snar in the newspapers of all political opinions
but it really is nothing to get excited about
In fact is exactly what was to be expected from Con-
ess and especially from the popular branch Some con-
esmen never learn; of them especially those from
the SOUTH live in the past They Try TO solve present day
problems by methods that were used by the progressive
men who he ped to organize the government They utterly
ignore the obvious fact that if these political nnoyater
were alive today they would shape their methods to the
present day conditions.
The old volunteer method of recruiting armies of Tie
Requisite is undesirable for many reasons First and fore
most of them is that the time has arrived when the country
must go back to the principle of universal military training
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
RUFF STUFF
BY RED

Seems that those guys who claim
they believe nothing they read, nothing
they hear, and only half what thew
see are the birds who give impetus to
the rumor cart as 1t starts through the
village.
1t takes guy who has lived next
door to Mexicans to carry a flag up
Vimy ridge.
The distiller who quits making whis.
key as a patriotic duty sees the fist
writing on the ceiling.
Lloyd's say peace soon-within 30
The peace tribunal will sit July 4.
II they lock the Ohio river they'll
leave the Monongahela out in the cold
and 1t might get rained on.
Zip-the baseball season started as
usual with Cincinnati winning the first
game.
But the Reds have Matty this time
and they may finish better than
eighth.
The Western Union will put no tick.
ers in West Virginia this year. Thus
are we cut OF from the worlds great.
est sport.
Brazil can put 100000 soldiers in
lhe field. Where are the gazooks who
neyer heard of Brazil?
It's getting spring time again. In a
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
THURSDAY EVENING. APRIL 10, 1917.
HEAR RAYMOND.

ONlGHT the first Of the two business talks by Frank
Jewell Raymond will be given in the Masonic Tenn
actively engaged in business or not should make it point
to hear him.
The people who were instrumental in bringing MIR. Ray
mond back to this city for the talks which he will give this
evening and tomorrow evening believe he has message
which the people of Faimont who are interested in the
future of the city should hear Even if that is overest
mating Mr. Raymonds abilities, the people of this city
ought to hear him.
The fact that they take the trouble to listen to
what an outsider may think of conditions here will stim
late thinking the part of individuals about the local bust
ness situation, and that after all the whole purpose of
the project It is not what Mr. Raymond or any one else
from the outside may think about u.s. it is what we finally
conclude ourselves and then do about il that counts
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
School to Close.

Tomorrow will be the last day Of
school for Thoburn youngsters, closing
term of seven months. The Iast
chapel of the year will be held at ten
o'clock tomorrow morning and will be
in charge OF the students and teachers
of the upper grades. A short and in.
teresting program has been planned
to which all friends and patrons OF the
school are cordially invited to attend.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
Believe In Tomorrow.

The essence of optimism Is a belief
in tomorrow. II you believe in to-
morrow, you will not hurry to get
things done, but will accommodate
your ardor to the pace of the deliber-
ate universe. And If you do not be-
lieve in tomorrow, why hasten to get
things done? For If there is to be no
tomorrow, what you do amounts to
nothing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
DRUGGISTS KNOW A
Good MEDICINE

I am very favorably impressed with
the sales | have enjoyed on DR.. XII.
mer's Swamp-Root for the past twelve
years; and my patrons who have had
occasion to use 1t speak in the highest
terms of praise for the benefits derived
from its action. can truly say that
1t is good kidney. liver and bladder
preparation and heartily recommend
it for such ailments.
Very truly yours.
S. S. REYNOLDS,
Sept. 18th, 1916. Chunky, Miss.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
MONONGAH
Many Attended.

The Lyric theatre was crowded TO
capacity last evening when the Mo-
nongah baseball club gave their ball
for the benefit OF the team. Many WISH
tors from Shinnston, Clarksburg, Fair
mont and other out of town points
were here to attend the event. Ex-
cellent music was furnished by the
SINNERS orchestra OF Fairmont.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12


Personals.
Mrs. n. F. Modlin, OF Clarksbufr.
was among the out Of town business
callers in Monongah yesterday after.
noon.
James Price was . social visitor to
Fairmont wednesday evening.
Miss Maud and Lena Patton, of
Everson. were among the out OF town
shoppers in town yesterday afternoon.
Miss Stanley Yost was among the
local shoppers In Fairmont yesterday
morning.
Giaconto Marcolongo, Of Phiiadel-
phta, was in Monongah this afternoon
attending the funeral OF Phillip Pelle-
GrinL
Mrs ]. NJ. Black. of Fairmont. was
calling in Monongah yesterday after.
noon on business.
Raymond SalvRti Was in Fairmont
yesterday evening as q social visitor.
r. 7. Thompson. OF Pittsburgh, was
in town Yesterday afternoon as busi.
ness translator.
Mrs. Alice Higgins, daughter, Mrs
Cease, and daughter.in.law, Mrs. VIII.
liam Higgins, OF Shlnnston, we're call.
ing on friends in this town Wednesday
afternoon.
Miss Julia Snyder, OF Fairmont, was
in Monongah yesterday calling on
friends and relatives.
Mrs. Richard Fletcher and daughter,
Of Fairmont, were in town yesterday
attending TO business.
Junior Orr was among the Monongah
Social visitors to Fairmont last even.
ing.
Mrs. A. f. Shaw, of Pittsburgh, Pa,
has been in town for several days visit,
ing her mother, Mrs. Ed. Knight, OF
Brookdale.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12

Representative Adam B. Little.
page is to have an office on the first
floor of the Capitol on the House
side. He is now moving in from his
office 10 in the House office build
ing. He will be the only represen-
tative of his party, not committee
chairman, who will have an office in
the Capitol. The reason for this ex-
ception is that Mr.. Littlepage is badly
crippled and it is hard for him to walk
back and forth from his office in the
House building. Speaker Clark and
the leaders Of his party have long been
aware of this and have long been try
ing to so arrange matters that the
West Virginians could be given an
office in the Capitol. They have at
last succeeded in doing this and Mr..
Littlepage hereafter will occupy an Of
flee Eecently vacated by Mr.. Hamill,
of New Jersey, who succeeds Mr. Lew
Is, of Maryland, as chairman of the
committee on labor. This exceptional
favor and courtesy shown Mr.. Little
page by Speaker Clark and the House
leaders is no more appreciated by the
Charleston congressman than it is by
his colleagues on the delegation and
by his friends in and about the Capitol
generally. 1t will make the daily bur
den of his official duties considerably
lighter upon him.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
Letter to
Or. Kilmer & Co.
6inghamton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp Boot VIII Do Fsr

Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton. N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet Of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the West Virginian. Reg
ular tifty-cent bottle and one-dollaE
size bottles for sale at all drug stores.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12

At Loyds in London they are betting ten to one that
peace will within ninety days Lloyds have paid
good many bets OF this kind since the war began but
for every announcement that peace talk
active again hope that it true even when cold
reason warns one that it is not.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
NEW TREASURY OFFICIAL

WASHINGTON, April 11.-oscar T.
Crosby, of Warrenton. Va, was to-.
day appointed assistant secretary of
treasury. Mr.. Crosby was connected
with the American commission for re-
lief Of Belgium and in charge of the
work IN Belgium and Northern France.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12

While it may possible to prove it. the belief
is general that the Eddysone disaster was caused
by bomb deliberately planted. 1t would be interesting
to look into the brain that conceived this diabocal
scheme. The net result it is the killing of a lot of
women and the settlng up of another which the
Teutontc nations for in way or another
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12

Charleston gets the government armor plate plant,
and in all probability this. with the great increase in
the chemical industry there within the past year. will
make the capital the first city in the state ndustraIy
and in population. This ideal condition. and bar
ring two close rivals. the rest of the state
will rejoice in Charleston's prosperity.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12

There is no twilight with Americans at this time
Every one is either for America against it. While
everything not be done just imagine it should
be DONE yet those with the responsibility on their
shoulders have deeper knowledge of what is neces-
ry to be done than has the ayman they are doing
with all of their ablity.-Hampshire Review
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
CARD OF THANKS

The members of the family desire
to express their thanks to the differ
emit friends for their kindness during
the sickness and death Of our mother
Mrs. A. NJ. Arnold. Advt
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12
Purchased Ford.

The latst automobile 10 be purchased
in Monongah was new 1917 model
Ford by ]. r. Lake. Mr.. Lake has not
been able to use his machine much in
cross country drives because OF the
poor condition Of the roads.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12

1t is characteristic of the body that while there a:e
doubts about the wisdom some details of the admin
istraons program, it to the members
of Congress that little practical economy in the
duct of the government would help
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-04-12

Senator Sutherland, calling upon the
Pension commission, called up and urg-
ed favorable actions upon the claim
for an increase filed in behalf of Joel
Edmonds, of Prosperity, w. Va, and
an application for an original widows
pensions made by Mrs. Rosetta Cot
trell, Of Clarksburg.