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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
ADOPT STRINGENT
RULES ON ENGLISH

Grinnell, Feb. 6. The prevalence OF
faulty English among large per cent
of the students of Grinnell has led to
the adoption Of much more stringent
requirements in this line by the faculty
which will go into effect next fall. The
new plan aims at the mastery by each
! student Of the essentials of English
composition before he can receive the
required credit for graduation.
A feature of the plan will be the ap-
pointment by the faculty of standing
committee on English, the chairman
and secretary OF which will be mem.
bers OF the English department This
committee will be charged with the
function of obtaining all material that
can be collected in regard to faulty
English used by the students. Those
whose English Is defective may then
be advised to take some course In COM
position.
A new course will be offered for en-
tering students who are deficient in the
elements OF English composition and
system by which a student cannot
complete his English requirements
with D grade will be inaugurated.
This course will be offered with the
understanding that II the student
shows ability to remedy his faults and
to bring himself up to the standards
of required work he may receive credit
for the English course required for
graduation in the college. Also a. stu
dent who receives d in the regular
freshman English course will be re-
quired to enroll in a sophomore com
position course before he can get his
required credit. Those who fail In the
freshman course will have to repeat
the work
Under the plan of allowing D stu
dents in the English. course for fresh.
man to enroll in English composition
during their second year the defects
of a penalty course will be avoided BY
throwing the deficient student in with
those whose work is of higher stand
ard. AS result he>should have some
incentive to correct his deficiencies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
BOOZE IS SEIZED
AT MT. PLEASANT

Mt Pleasant, Feb. 6.-(SpeciaD
Iowa may be dry and Mt. Pleasant has
enjoyed prohibition these several de.
cades or more, yet the mayors Office
Monday resembled in general appear
ance the stock room of wholesale
liquor house rather than the seat of
justice. In the large vault where
commonly rest the large volumes tell
ing in mute figures the progress Of
the community, there stands in glis-
tening, tempting and alluring array
twenty-four pints of bottled in bond,
good to the last drop" whisky. The
booze was captured in the freight Of
fee of the G. B. & @. railroad follow
ing information sworn out by Sheriff
James Shepherd. The consignment
was made to a local citizen and the
willy sheriff, estimating the capacity
Of this mail order house demon. judy
ed that all Of this stock could not pos
sibly be for personal use. II the own
or does not cali for his liquid wealth
by the tenth day of this month the
goods will be destroyed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
Sample Each Free by Mai
BOOSTS FLOWERS
FOR YEAR AROUND

Ames, Feb. 6. Flowers should be in
every Iowa home the whole year
round" said Miss Grace Caldwell in
her recent talk on Arranging Flowers.
Flowers are an uplifting influence in
the home. In summer, cut flowers
should be artistically arranged on the
dining room. In winter there should be
growing plants in the house If pos
sible. If not, then brightly colored
leaves and bits of plants which may be
brought in from the forest or field that
retain their color or fragrance through
out the winter or evergreen is an arts
tic addition The vase or receptacle in
which the flowers are placed should not
be gaudy and detract from the flowers
themselves. The receptacle should
suggest the earth, the sky or water in
It's color or tone"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
OLD STAGE COACH
DRIVER is HONORED

Oskaloosa, Feb. Presidents OF
Oskaloosa honored Mr.. and Mrs. Hen
ry Walling, who have been married SO
years and lived here nearly their en-
tire lives.
He is 70 years old and she is 70
years old and they are well known
to nearly every resident of this sec
ton of the state.
In the early sixties Mr.. Walling
drove a stage coach between here and
Des Moines, before the building of the
Des Moines valley road from KeokuR
to the capital city.
Later he was contractor and ma
son and nearly all the early brick
buildings in the city were built by
him.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
Eldon High School Notes

There has been slight decrease in
the attendance during the past month
owing to the severity of the weather
and an epidemic of mumps which in
vaded the school 1t is hoped that the
next report will show an increase in
attendance.
All the students were glad to see
Sterling Rigg in his usual place 'on
Monday.
There will be a basket ball game
with Fremont at the opera house on
Friday night Feb. 9. The high school
uuintet is certainly making record
this year. 1t has not lost game yet
and has defeated six teams. Stockport
was defeated twice by good margin
and the report comes that Stockport
defeated Burlington, so the students
have team they may well be proud OF
and one that merits their support.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
ELDON

Mrs. Hazen T. Moore is quite sick
this week.
Mrs. Edith Ollie Davis and baby left
Saturday, after a visit with her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Ohle.
Miss Mary Enyart has severed her
position with the Independent tele-
phone company and entered upon her
duties as reporter for the Eldon Forum.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Trueax have gone
to house keeping in the Art TUFTS
home. They have but recently moved
here from Evans, Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs H. G. Vanny of Prince.
ton, Mo-, spent Sunday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Demaree enter.
tanned at three course dinner Sunday
in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. George Rob.
erts and family.
Mrs Audrey Craig is on the sick list
this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06

~. a." writes: II have such a very
severe cough and cold and have not
bssn able to get anything to help me- 1t
in weakening my system"
Answer: Use tho following and your
cold and cough will vanish and you will
soon be strong again. Get 2k or bot
tie Of concentrated essence mentho-
Niaxene and take every hour or two. This
can be taken pure or made into full
pint Of home made syrup Full direc-
lions as to use will be found on bottle.
This is a mild laxative and will drive
the cold from the system.
80
c. L. asks II have tried to cure dan
druff, itching scalp. falling hair and
badness with numerous tonics, etc. but
In vain. What do you recommend"
Answer: ! have been recommending
plain yellow minyol for the past seven
years and scores Of my patients are de-
lighted with the quick, pleasant action
Of this remedy in stopping itching, fall
ing hair, dandruff, etc. II gives the hair
health. luster and vigor as nothing else
does Obtain in OF. Jars with full di-
rections.
Southern" writes: II lived in the
south for many years and suffer with
malaria frequently. Am sallow skinned,
constipation and am sluggish or sleepy
half my days. / want something be-
sides calomel for permanent benefit"
Answer: Cardiol tablets is very sue
cessfui In relieving Southern malaria
and dormant liver condition. It is far
superior to ca1omel and ! advise them
for anyone who is afflicted as you are.
Druggists supply in sealed package
with full directions.
Miss NJ. Nc asks: 81 am writing for
help. l am so very, very thin and
"scrawny' that / would give most any
thing to become plump, for ! know it
would make me more attractive. What
prescription can you give me-"
Answer: Judging by my correspond
ence there are a great many young
people who want advice as you do |
know Of nothing so good to aid the nu-
tritive processes, as three grain)hypo-
nuclane tablets and very frequently ad-
wise their use in these columns. Several
months treatment is necessary to pro-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
Bloomfield H. s. Notes

Miss Annette Matthews was absent
for the past few days on account OF
illness.
lsel Hunt has been absent on account
of eye trouble.
Sarl Blot is sick with the humps at
the home of Ed Bannster.
Miss Dorothy Gilmore, dignifled
senior gave the selection, The Littlest
Rebel. which won the prize at the high
school declamatory contest, at the
home of H. C. Taylor Monday evening
for the benefit of the Belgian Relief
fund.
The seniors have decided to give q
modern play at the end of the school
year. This is an extremely large class
and ii will take an exceptional cast
of characters to allow the entire class
to participate. There are about thirty
five members this year. The play will
probably be musical comedy or a
drama.
Pauline Fenton visited over Sunday
with her cousin, Vera Swift, at West
Grove.
Day Newsom, formerly of the B. H.
s. won first prize in the declamatory
contest at Fort Madison,
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TO MAKE BRICK.

New London, Feb 6. "A deal, re.
Gently consummated by G X. Cole OF
Chicago. and a chairman Of the board
of the Perfection Tire and Rubber Co.
involving the purchase Of large brick
manufacturing concern situated atNew
London, hints at the broad aspect and
foresight of the officials Of the Perfec.
ton Co. for the future developments Of
thia concern
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
DAVIS COUNTY HAS
LADIES' REST ROOM

Bloomfield, Feb. g. One Of the
finest things, from public standpoint
that Bloomfield has had for several
years was placed at the peoples dis
posal Saturday when the Davis County
ladies' rest room was opened. 1t is
we'll equipped with easy chairs, read
ing material, writing desks, etc. The
place will be open every week day
from II to 6 o'clock. On Saturday
nearly 400 persons called.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
WILL WRECK OLD HOTEL.

Grinnell, Feb 6. The old Chaplin
hotel, one Of the landmarks of Grin
nell will be torn down at once. It was
one of the most thriving hotels in this
part Of the state years ago. but has
not been used recently 1t Is located
near the Rock Island station, and sew
eral years ago was purchased by the
railroad company. The site will be
converted into railroad park.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
BLOOMFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Pease motored to
Drakesville Monday evening.
Mrs Arthur Wray is going to give
charity ball for the benefit of the
new rest room at Bloomfield which was
opened to the public Saturday after
noon
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06

in drug stores everywhere and costs
only fifty cents bottle. To avoid i'm
itations and ineffective substitutes be
sure to ask for DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. See that facsimile of DR..
Caldwells signature and his portrait
appear on the yellow carton In which
the bottle is packed. A trial bottle,
free of charge, can be obtained by
writing to DR.. w. B. Caldwell, 456
Washington ST., Monticello, Illinois.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
AFTER HoLsrEIN MEET.

Ames. Feb. 6.--An effort to secure
the national convention of the Hol-
stein association for Waterloo in 1918
was started by the Iowa Holstein as
ISOLATION at their convention here w.
B, Barney, state dairy commissioners.
will head the committee 10 extend the
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pRAYS IN SENATE.

Sigourney. Feb. 8. Rev. H. w.
Munster of the local Methodist church
left for Des Moines on Monday, where
he opened the Iowa state senate this
morning with prayer. having been
selected for that position some days
ago
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
MEETINGS PROGRESS.

Sigourney, Feb. 6. Attorney ". n.
Hamilton. who is holding series OF
protracted meetings at Victor, spent
Saturday in this city with his family.
returning to his work on Saturday
evening. Mr. Hamilton reports there
is much interest manifested in the
meetings and goodly number OF con-
verts have already gone forward and
expects this to be one OF his very best
meetings that he ever held.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
ALTO VICTIM BETTER.

Leon. Feb. 6.-Roy Cox. found lying
on the side o. the road where he was
struck down by an unknown passing
automobile and his skull fractured, is
recovering.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06

32>HDl'v1l!cE:d6
ST.D1Zemzs Baha2

Inc questions answered below are
general in character. the symptoms OF
diseases are given and the answers
will apply in any case Of similar nature
Those wishing further advice, free
may address DR.. Lewis Baker, College
Bldg, College Elwood streets. Dayton
Ohio, enclosin~ self addressed stamped
envelope for reply. Full name and ad-
dress must be given, but only initials
or fictitious names will be used In my
answers. The prescriptions can be filed
at any well stocked drug store. Any
druggist can order Of wholesaler.
duce noticeable results.
Worried Man writes: Let me say
that my condition puzzles and worries
me. In the last year / seem to have been
growing old rapidly, though only 3S.
My food and sleep do not recuperate
my strength and energy and, lately ]
have dizzy spells, trembling. heada ches,
loss of appetite, memory and hopeless
ness. Dependency and worry over my
condition are ever present"
Answer: Cheer up. get well and
then conserve your vitality by proper,
temperate living. Obtain three-grain
cadomene tablets in sealed tubes with
full directions, use them and an agree
able, pleasing restoration should enSue
to your entire satisfaction.
j. r. G. writes: THESE are the
symptoms which lead me to think I
need medicine for kidneys and bladder:
Severe headache, blood shot eyes, chills
followed by fever. Frequent desire to
urinate, but scanty results of dark
color and bad odor. Also smarting and
singing palms,
Answer: When such symptoms are
present balmwort tablets are prescribed
to tone up and increase the eliminati ton,
neutralize the alkalinity. and produce
natural functoning Get them in sealed
tubes with full directions.
Mr.. l.. C. r. asks: do you think it
is possible to reduce my weight from
240 pounds to about 1870 pounds"
Answer: 1t is impossible to say just
how much one can reduce until after
trying, but five grain arbolone tablets
should be used according to directions
with each sealed tube. obtainable at
most any drug store If the flesh Is I'M
natural you should easily reduce as de-
sired
Mrs. n. h. p. asks: Il suffer from
headache and constipation periodically
and my blood seems too thick causing
languor and tired feeling T will thank
you to prescribe for me"
Answer: Three grain sulpherb tablets
(not sulphur are most effective. in re-
lieving constipation thinning the blood,
and removing the symptoms of languor
etc. ! advise you to begin taking as per
directions with each sealed package.
NOTE. For many wears Or Baker
has been giving free advice and pre-
scriptions to millions of people through
the press columns, and doubtless has
helped In relieving illness and distress
more than any single individual in the
worlds history Thousands have writ
ten him expressions of gratitude and
ADVERTISEMENT,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
TWO WEDDINGS AT
CHARLTON HOMES

Charlton, Feb. 6.-Riley A. Wilson
of Greybull, Wyo., and Mrs. nellie Hol-
]ingshead of this city were quietly
married at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. D. B. Cowles, in
this city Monday morning at S:3o
o'clock, the ring ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. j. w. Goodsell, pastor
of the M. E. church. in the presence
of the immediate relatives only. The
bride was attired in becoming.
charmeuse suit, with white lace waist
and hat and gloves to match. They left
Immediately after the ceremony Tor
Greybull, Wyo., where the groom has
a new home already furnished and
where they will reside. The bride has
resided in this city from childhood
and is well and favorably known. She
is q splendid elocutionist and has as
sisted in giving many public entertain
ments. At present she is department
president of the Daughters Of Veter-
ans and organized the chapter here.
The groom formerly resided here and
Is highly regarded by all who know
him. For some time he has been en-
ployed in the west as passenger con-
ductor on the G. B. & @.
Oscar Toxa1l and Miss Fay Cavett,
both Of Liberty township, were united
IN marriage at the M. e. parsonage
In this city Monday afternoon at 4
O'Clock. Rev. Joseph W. Goodsell OFF,
oIating. They were accompanied by
Emory Carson and Miss Mardell
Palmer, both Of near Russell. Both
are worthy young people and enjoy
the high regard and esteem Of large
circle Of friends. They expect to re.
eide on q farm near Oakley.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06

lannon's Fsyote Prescription Medical Discovery
o 10 letter for instance that COOP, vIn
taken any medicine that nepeo
50 much had been kidney trouble and back
that straight and not able to do anything but a
like " years OLD ano
have worked M summer the credit for it, would
to all that havek kidney trouble, Anurc" =
~ store and ass ' A"ssse S0"e~ras
Doctor Pierce cents trial package.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
A. N U R / @!
n Wonderful Discovery.

When the kidneys are weak or disease,
these natural filters do not cleanse the blood
sufficiently, and the poisons are carried to oil
parts of the body. There follow depression,
aches and pains, heaviness, drowsness, irrita.
bility, headaches, chiliness and rheumatism
In some people there are sharp pains in the
back and lions, distressing bladder disorders
and sometimes obstinate dropsy., The uric
acid sometimes forms into gravel or kidney
stones. When the uric acid affects the Tissues,
muscles and joints, it causes lumbago, rheu-
matism, govt or sciatica This n is the pi time
for kidney trouble and pains in back and all
over body! Write Dr. Pierce, send lOc. for .
large trial package-this will prove to You that
Anuric is many times more potent than hthis
and eliminates the uric acid from the system
as hot water melts sugar-or ask your drug
gist ,,om for fifty-cent bottle OF Anuric
Folks in town and adjoining counties are
delighted With the results they have obtained
by using Anuric, the great discovery, Of Or.
Pierce, who is head Of the Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, N. Y. Many daily voice their praises
of the merits of Anuric, as we'll as DR.. Pierce's
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-02-06
Itching Rash.
All Over Face

Was a sight. So bad could
not shave. Skin very red and
sore. Some nights did not
sleep on account of itching.
Used a cake of Cuticura Soap
and a box of Ointment and
was completely healed.
From signed statement of VIM. Knier.
ing, 6310 Cottage Grove, Chicago, ILL.,,
Sept. 20, 1916.
Cuticura Soap, to cleanse, purify and
beautify, Cuticura Ointment to soften,
soothe and heal, have been most success
ful in the severest forms of skin and
scalp troubles, but greater still is what
they have done in preserving clear skins,
clean scalps, and good hair as we'll as in
preventing little skin troubles becoming
great ones. This has been brought about
by using no other soap for toilet pur-
poses than Cuticura. 1t is ideal for the
complexion because so delicate, creamy
and fragrant
Sample Each Free by Mail
With 32-p. Skin Book on request. Ad.
dress post card: "Cuticura, Dept. H,
Boston," Sold throughout the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-25
HANS WAGNER IS FETED,
Forty-Third Birthday Is Celebrated
BY Friends at BANQUET.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
PITTSBURGH, February 24.-About
1000 friends of John Henry Wagner
the great shortstop Of the Pittsburgh
Pirates. dyed in the-wool fans from
every walk of life, assembled at the
William Penn Hotel tonight to take
part in the annual banquet of the
Pittsburgh Stove League and celebrate
the forty-third birthday anniversary of
the well beloved star. The men at the
table represented the grandstand, the
boxes and the bleachers of Forbes
Field. and every mention of the name
of their idol was the signal for an out
burst of applause that made the old
Dutchman blush with embarrassment.
Robert Garland. president OF the
chamber of commerce, the toast
master and he was pleased to call on
men like John X. Tener. John Evers,
Napoleon Lajoie and Fred Clarke. who
had ali appeared on the diamond with
Wagner. to say few words for the
trojan of the game.
President John X. Tener of the Ma
tional League, on behalf of the mem
bers and friends of the Pittsburgh Stove
League, presented to Wagner a beauti-
full and costly talking machine and many
smaller presents were given to Wagner
wedding present for him and his
bride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-25
C. v. j. QU|NT Wins
LAST HOME GAME
Defeats Tennessee University
Basket Ball Team in Snappy
Contest, % to 10.
HATCHETITE GIRLS VICT0RS

George Washington University
basket ball five in it's last game, played
last night in the ~" gymnasium, won
snappy contest from the quint rep
resenting the University of Tennessee,
% to 10. Both teams played a hard
game from the opening whistle and
fouls were numerous. fault that can
be condoned when two teams as evenly
matched as those which played last
night are opposed.
Tennessee uncovered a star in the
person of John Jacobs, its captain, THIS
player guarding his man well ana
showing a good, aggressive all-round
game. Hall of George Washington
shot five goals from the floor and
played the best all-round game for
the down-t owners. Harmon, George
Washington's foul shooter. Gagged eight
free losses, tying the tital basketed
by Reeder of Tennessee.
George Washington led at the half
way point. IL to 5. and ran up a total
of eighteen points before the south
erners got under way in the second
period but Carrot and Reeder. for
wards for Tennessee. each got field
goal and with couple of free losses
ran their total UP to IL points. From
this point on George Washington never
was in danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-25
TIA JUANA.

TIA JUANA. February 2i.-First race. selling
three-year Odds and up: one mie-Jennie Small
100 (Fuller). to 1. to l. even. won: Ben
Uncas IL (Kelsay). to ). to 8. to 5.
second; Morada, 105 (Depeyster), to l, to .
4 to s, third. Time, 1.o0 2-5. Acumen. Helen
NJ, Tallow Dip. Blooming Posey. Antwerp and
Forge also ran.
Second race. selling; Unreasonable and up;
nlIies and mares; five and one-half furlongs-
Lady St. Patrick. los It. Hunt. to 2. 8 to 5:
to s. to 8, second: Virginia g.. 1l3 Dickens,
a to- i, 8 to i. I to 5. third. Time. LIZ 3-5.
Won Lady Katherine G., Staranise. Muriels Pet
and Casa Iona also ran.
Third race, selling; three-year-ods and up.
Ave and enc, half furlongs-Lady Leona. l0a
&c. AIexandra), even, to 3. out, won; Positano.
ITO (E Smith, to 1. to 8. l to 3 second:
Missouri Pride, lo5 tMeBride,. 20 to l. to l.
2 to /, third. Time. LIS A.. Jurisdiction.
Maud smith, Meegone. My First, Fannie and
'' Fourth race. the John TAFT purse; three-year,
Odds and up; six furlongs-She'n Do. 40
(Piekensl. Z to 10, to 4. out won; Miss Fan
ME, 1913 g. Taylorl. % to !. to /. to !. sec
to 2, 2 to 5. third. Time; Ia IS. Checks,
Fifth race. selling; three-year-olds and up; nve