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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
Severe Shock Given
To Princes Forces

French Front in France, July 10
(By The Associated Press)-The
crown princes army suffered the rud-
est shock when the French yesterday
attacked and recaptured all the posi-
tons northwest of Verdun. These cost
the Germans much hard fighting
when they took them from the French.
The affair cost the Germans not only
the loss Of their former conquest and
about 500 prisoners but the French
cut into their line and repeated count
er attacks by the Germans failed to
recover any part thereof and resulted
even In more losses. The Germans
when they advanced at the end of
June obtained possession Of number
of observatories giving them splendid
views of the French line. The Ger
mans have been for several days ex-
pecting the French would try TO shell
them out but did not expect an In
fantry attack.
The French were Obliged to delay
the movement owing to bad weather
but continued the heavy lombard
ment causing the Germans such losses
that they were Obliged to take the
tenth reserve division which was hold
ing their positions out of the trenches
as some of its companies have been
reduced to fifty men each. The
twenty-ninth division replaced it, sup
ported by the forty-eighth division
composed of fresh troops brought
from the Russian front.
1t was while relief was proceeding
that the French attacked, thoroughly
suppressing the enemy by appearing
in their trenches while the lombard
ment was proceeding. The French
battalions were greatly animated. In
few seconds they had surmounted
the objects separating the armies and
disappeared down on the other side.
Before the Germans could recover the
French were within the third line
German trenches. The enemy's dis
order was 80 great the French were
able to gather many prisoners and
dashed even further forward than
they intended and occupied ground on
three hundred yard front of what
had been French positions before the
German attack in June.
The French now hold all the obser-
vatories overlooking the slopes of Le-
Mort Homme and Hill 304 The
whole engagement lasted only thirty
minutes. The first German reaction
occurred unnecessarily twelve hours
later.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
LOCAL NEWS ITEMS

Mrs. Frank IAudin has returned 10
Abba after visiting her nephew Louis
Hunter at Sunnyslope.
Mrs. r. M. Newell Of Eddyville was
IN the city yesterday enroute to HUNS
ton Oregon where she will visit reia'
tives.
Mr.. and Mrs F.. B. Thomas of Nor
avia visited with friends in the city yes
terday.
Mrs. M. S. Coen 5o7 North Court st.
accompanied by Mrs. Ralph coen OF
Sterling Colo, left yesterday for short
visit in Abba.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Roberts, 42S West
Second street, leave tonight for Now
alta, Okla, where they will make their
home.
Miss Hazel Flood of Webster is visit
ing with her cousin, Miss Hazel Her
vey, 218 South Ward street.
Mrs. Hults of Fremont has returned
after visiting at the home of her son,
C. o. Hults, 107 South Ward, street.
Miss Lois King, 1925 North Sheridan
avenue, has returned from visit with
friends at Muscatine
Miss Louise Miles of New London
has returned home after visiting at the
Gilbert McGill home. 101 South Ward
street.
The marriage Of Mrs. Belle G. Will
son to Purley E. Turner took place
Wednesday at 2:30 p. m. at the
Office Of Justice Of the Peace Fred Will
cox. They will reside in Ottumwa.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Schultz of Okla
homa City, Okla, are visiting at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. M. Burnside,
329 North Weller street.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Elder of Bur
lington are in the city, called by the
death OF their daughter, Mrs. S. T..
Springer, 227 North Wapello street.
w. H. Gaylord of Grand Junction,
Colo, is visiting with his daughter.
Miss Ella Gaylord, lis North Ward
street.
DR.. and Mrs A. E. Adkins and son
Billy Of Sheridan, Wyo, have returned
home after a visit at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs, A. L. Tullis, BIT South Ward
street
Miss Mae Middleton of Unionville,
Mo-, is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Gilbert McGill, 101 South Ward
street, and with other friends.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
RIVER FURNISHES
LIVING FOR MEN

Fl. Dodge, July 19.-The Des Moines
river is being compelled to furnish a
living for twelve enterprising young
men from Muscatine. These men, all
experts In the art Of digging shells
from various streams in the state, have
come to Fl. Dodge to exploit the river
that has done nothing more than serve
farm lands in the valley, since this
country was opened up. Shells OF first
class variety are being dug by the
Muscatine men and shipped to their
former home, where eventually the
shells will be cut into button blanks,
then ground and polished until bright
pearl buttons are evolved and sold to
housewives throughout the country.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
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CHAR EON.

Mrs. Clell HicNus.7 went to Villisca
yesterday to spend : few days with
her mother, Mrs. Jack WEIGH.
Mrs. Griff Thomas, accompanied by
her uncle, Fred Wilkinson. of Hite
man. who had been visiting here. went
to Lucas yesterday To spend the day
with relatives.
Mrs Frank Cell of Des Moines has
been spending a few days with hel
cousins, Ernest Gasser Of this city
and Mrs. Clay Allen Of Cedar town
ship.
Miss Grace Morris visited over Sun
day at her home in Oskaloosa.
Mrs. Marie Slocum Of Mangum
Okla, arrived Sunday. called here by
the critical illness Of her sister. Mrs
Sarah Clayton, who suffered a stroke
of paralysis last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Goldsberry OF
Los Angeles, Calf, formerly of this
city, arrived last evening for a brief
visit with old friends, enroute home
from business trip to Chicago.
Marie and Blanche Roberts OF Ty
rome are guests this week at the home
of their uncle, Arthur Farrell. The
latter's father, John Farrell. also Of
Tyrone was here over Sunday.
Miss Margaret Thomas, who is at
tending summer school at Simpson
college. Indianola, returned to he,
studies last evening after brief visi;
at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Pickerell and n
G. Larimer left Monday evening in
the formers auto for Lake Okoboj,
to join Mrs. Larimer and the children
in weeks stay at the Larimer cot
tage.
Mrs. Mary e. Boyle of Fairfield and
Miss Laura WEIGH of Abba visited In
this city yesterday. guests of Rev. and
Mrs. G. w. McClelland.
Miss leila Baker went to Center
Vile yesterday to spend few days
with relatives.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
WAR FARLEY
NOT FOR u.
ALLIES CONFERENCE AT PA
WILL NOT BE ATTENpEI
BY AMERICANS.

Washington, D. c., July 10.
| United States has been officially in
ed by the allied governments to /
ticipate in the inter-allied conferes
to be held In Paris some time I
month. but has decided that for !
present it will not be necessary to d
part in such meetings not directly
fecting this country's part in the v
1t was officially explained at
state department that while i
course was followed at present, it i
not to be taken as an indication q
permanent policy.
The Paris conference was stated
the invitation to be largely militi
and upon the Balkan situation. d
United States at present has
direct interest in that question as I
fecting its own war plans, 1t i
stated, except as it reacts on
whole war situation. 1t is not deer
necessary for this country to In
fere in military and diplomatic a,
lions with which 1t has no immedi
concern.
Nevertheless it us realized that al
final settlement of the world war
reached the voice of the Unit
States will have to become increasi
ly important in its Attempts to Sec
a just peace which shall free !
world from causes of future wars.
that basis the government Is exam
ing the various plans OF reconstrs
ton suggested and will, when 4
deems the moment ripe, sugg
equitable adjustments. This III
however, is thought not yet to he
arrived.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
OLDEST EASTERN
STAR is AN IOWAN

Strawberry Point, July 19.-"1n all
things Iowa produces the best
Now comes the far western state OF
Oregon Boosting of having the Oldest
member of the Order of the Eastern
Star in the world, in the person of
Mrs. C. Chapman of Corvallis, Ore,
who has just celebrated the eighty
second birthday of her life.
But investigation shows that while
she Is residing In Oregon, she is in
reality an Iowa woman. She was In
ltiated into the order at Strawberry
Point. in 1862 by Robert Morris, the
founder, and in 1863 became the
worthy matron of Egerie chapter at
strawberry Point. Therefore she has
been past matron for fifty-four years
past.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
CONNOLLY WON'T RESIGN.

Dubuque. July 19-Postmaster Maui
rice Connolly, who became postmaster
only on the first day of the present
month and who but few days ago re-
ceived a commission from President
Wilson in the aviation division Of the
signal corps. will not resign the post.
mastership as at first planned. but will
take an indefinite leave of absence
without pay. Connolly represented the
Third district in congress one term
and then ran for the United States
senate on the democratic ticket in op-
position to Senator Cummins.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
Wealthy Woman
Working on Farm

HIcAGo, July 1s.-s. J. Tracy
Of Morrison, Ill.,, has new
"hired man" on his farm to-
day in the person Of Miss Fay
Moore, said to be the daughter Of
a wealthy rancher Of Montana.
Miss Moore introduced herself to
Dr.. P. L. Pnentis, head Of the Y.
8. employment service in Chicago,
with the remark ~ want to take
the place Of some men who can 90
to war;"
A short telephone call resulted
in Miss Moore's being started on
her way to the Tracy farm, clad In
overalIs, riding skirt and high
boots.
:" can milk handle horses, pIow,
cultivate and do any old kind Of
farm work. My father raised me
that way" she said In making her
application for work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
MINISTER FoREsAw CRISIS.

Stockholm. July 10. - Monday
events in Petrograd and the extent and
armed disaffection we're forecast near
ly month ago by M. Pereviezeff. Rus
sian minister of justice. In an inter
view with correspondent Of Stock
holm paper. he said:
II am convinced that the Bolsheviki
troops will soon carry their activities
to crisis. compared wherewith all
their previous crimes will have been a
mere trifle. When that day comes, and
it will come soon, 1t will be time to
make final reckoning with this law
less element We reckon that the
Bolshevikis already have two machine
gun regiments Of desperate men who
sleep with weapons beside their beds. y
Mondays riots, in connection with
the resignation OF Finance Minister
Shingaroff. which is generally consid-
cred here to indicate critical finan-
cial situation in Russia, caused drop
in the ruble exchange rate OF four
points to 60
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
POLAND Is RECOGNIZED.

Warsaw, Poland, July is. (Via Lon
don. July 19D-The provisional state
council has perfected a plan Of judi
cial organization Of the Polish king
dom. County courts and courts Of JUS
tice will retain their present functions,
and new courts win be established as
follows:
A supreme court. made up Of two
presiding judges, and seven advisory
judges;
Two courts Of appeal at Warsaw and
Lublin;
Fifteen circuit courts, distributed
among the chief cities Of Poland.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20

suffered with catarrh of the stom-
ach for ten years. I doctored for my
trouble, but received no benefit. Also
was troubled with piles. | consulted
DR.. Shallenberger, the Chicago Special
list, and he cured my stomach trouble
and piles. can recommend his treat
ment to anyone suffering with these
troubles.
Chas Glove, Sanborn, Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
REp CROSS WORK ON.

lar meetings Of the Red Cross Chapter
Of Chillicothe began this week at the
rooms in the Federal building. The
sessions, for work will begin promptly
at 2 o'clock and cordial invitation to
all the ladies in the city issextended.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
SLAVS STILL POUND
AWAY IN GALICIA
Continued From Page l.

line as Vermeles were subjected to fire
of considerable intensity
The enemy's observation was bet
ter than for some time past, eight bal
looms and many airplanes being en-
gagged in spotting for their gunners.
The Canadian artillery was not df.
verted by the German activity from Its
appointed task Of methodically destroy
ing the enemy's trench and defensive
lines. In this work much progress was
made during the day as we'll as in
counter battery operations.
The Germans during the night
put down barrage along a large
part Of the front under the belief
that an advance was imminent, but no
infantry action followed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
FULLER COMMISSIONED.

keokuk, July 19.-Dr Frank M. Flu
Ter OF keokuk has been commissions
captain In the medical reserve CORP
OF the United States army DR.. Fulle:
received his commission Mondas
morning by telegram from Washingto5
and wired his acceptance Of the con-
mission.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
u.soAT TOLL SMALLER.

London, July 19.-The report Of the
admiralty on losses OF British shipping
during the week again gives evidence
OF the success Of the anti-U-boat
activity Of the British and American
fleets Only in one week since the un-
restricted warfare began has the num-
Der of large vessels sunk been smaller
than in the last The record follow:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
sEvEN VOLUNTEER,

DEBORAH, July 19-Since registration
day seven young men Of military age
have volunteered for service from De-
corah, NJ T. Martinson. A. Amunrud.
A. C.. Beers. c. B. NARROW, e. L..
Hamre and Lewis Fadnes.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20

VCOntlnued From rage I.
hours has kept the city in turmoil.
Events since noon today serve some
what to clear up the anomalous situa-
ton growing out of the apparent re-
luctance of the government to mobi-
lie it's forces to quell the turbulent
minority and radical elements. The
government evidently considered it
unwise, for the safety Of the city. to
oppose them with violent methods I'M
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
til 1t is absolutely necessary.
GOVERNMENT Is STRONG,

The government adopted the same
course with respect to the socialist
Lenine some weeks ago. realizing
that the movement had little SYM
pathy with majority Of the popula-
ton and decided 1t better not to
martyrize the Maximalist faction or to
run the risk of precipitating serious
clash with the possibility Of far
reaching consequences.
There is little doubt that the gov
eminent has enough loyal support
easily to suppress an uprising. There
were already signs tonight that pres
sure will be exerted. The Prebyjen-
sky regiment which is known to be
faithful to the government made its
appearance on the street and although
no clash occurred it stood in apparent
readiness to fight II necessary. AS it
rode grimly about the streets there
was no doubt In the minds of the peo-
pie of it's attitude In the event that
the anti-government demonstration
took a more serious turn. The regi-
ment was cheered by the crowds as 1t
Dasced
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
ARREST ALLEGED STACKER.

Shenandoah, July 19.-William
Bailey. % years old, was arrested here
and turned over to federal authorities
lat Des Molnes charged with attempt
ling to elude the draft
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
ARMED TRUCE MAINTAINED.

1t met several groups OF marching
Bolshevikis but in no case were the
soldiers molested by them. The regi-
ment showed no disposition to inter
fere with the Bolshevikis as long as
their activities were no more aggres-
sive A heavy rainstorm at dusk ef-
fectually prevented collision which
might otherwise have occurred; A
large portion OF the sailors and sol
diers who came to assist in the demon
stration returned to Kronstadt.
The cabinet situation tonight ap-
peared as follows:
Deputies approached premier Lvoff
with a proposition to reform the cabi-
net based upon imposition OF their
own policies in the new body. The
premier. rejected the suggestion and
In reply offered to secure the retire
ment of the remaining bourgeois men,
bers and to, permit the council to as
sumo all responsibility of the govern
ment. This proposal in turn was re-
tected by the deputies and after a
long conference 1t was agreed to let
the matter rest is it was, for the
present NJ Skobeleff, minister OF
labor, spent the day visiting labor
headquarters and factories counseling
to the workmen.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
Semi.WEEKLY COURIER
cHANcJNe ADDRESS.

Subscribers wishing their address
hanged will please give the name o.
The postoffice to which the paper mas
been sent RS well as the postoffice to
Itch they desire j. changed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
BLINDFOLED MEN
TO DRAW FATED
SLIPS AT CAPITAL

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
RUSSIA MAY MOVE
CAPITAL TO MOSCOW

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
YOUNG GAMBLERS ARRESTED.

Logan. July 19.-Twelve young men
from Dunlap were arrested here
charged with gambling. Seven gave
bond and the remainder stayed in jail
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-20
DETAILS OF DRAWING.

Zone group of numbers. from / to
] 900, and second group from naught
to nine. have been carefully imprinted
on opaqua slips Of paper, black on one
side. counted and checked. These
slips have been rolled up and each
put inside a gelatine capsule with the
black side out. To insure absolute
accuracy of count, the capsules con-
tanning the numbers from l to 1000
have been counted into len glass jars
in groups of one hundred each; the
glass jars have been sealed and kept
in safe, awaiting the day Of draw
ing.
1.-THE contents of the jars will be
decanted into a large glass receptacle
from which the capsules can be read
lily drawn.
"a blind folded man will stir the
capsules in the receptacle thoroughly
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-04
How Government Fights
Cotton Seed Oil Products.
From the Manufacturers Record.


In one of the publications issued by the
food administration as to how to use and
save fats as an essential factor in winning
this war, it is said: "Oleomargarine or 9TH
er butter substitutes may be used to replace
butter, measure for measure in all recipes
for breads, cookies cakes and pastry, as
both of them contain about the same amount
of water and yield about the same energy
value to the body"
Notwithstanding this correct statement as
to the value of oleomaragarine as a supple
ment to butter, that butter may be saved
for other purposes, the national government
makes it more difficult by heavy taxation on
the manufacturer, the wholesale dealer and
the retail dealer to develop the oleomarga-
rine business, for the taxation on oleomar-
garine is heavier than the taxation on the
liquor traffic.
This industry, so essential at all times,
but especially so in these times of world
shortage Of food, must pay taxation many
times as great as the taxation on whisky.
Surely the government can no longer ex-
cuse itself for taxation so unjust as this.
and which is not intended for revenue
measure at all, but simply as an effort to
protect the butter makers by giving them
what is practically heavy bonus as against
oleomargarlne.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-04
THE FIEND ON THE PHONE.

In a store in a. Georgia town there hangs
a sign on the telephone to remind users of
wires to be brief in conversation. 1t seems
that many people use the phones to make
social visits, regardless of the fact that 9th
ers are waiting to transact business by
wire.
OF course it is perfectly proper for young
people to use the phones for counting pur-
poses. This is understood, but cannot the
young folk let the counting by wire be made
in few short, well-chosen words, to be sup
plemented in the old-fashioned way, thus
giving business people half a chance to use
the phones?
Many women take the receiver, call their
friends, and proceed to spend the afternoon
in polite conversation. Soon we are likely
to hear that some woman uses the phone for
weekend visit.
The fend on the phone! Oh, patrons,
think of others who may need the wires for
important business Don't monopolize the
instrument.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1917-12-04
TROUBLES OF CARRANZA.

In our absorbing interest in affairs in
Europe and our own conservation and war
tax problems this country, for sometime
has lost interest in the Mexican situation.
The fact that Mexico has been quiescent for
some time has added to our source of secur-
ity, and we have coddled ourselves into be-
ieving the Mexican problem thing of the
past. But there are evidences that trouble
is again brewing in that troublous country.
and in the not distant future we may again
have to reckon with our neighbors to the
South
Mexico is just as bad off economically as
she ever was. The revolutions of the past
few years have ruined her productivity, and
the period of calm has not been sufficiently
prolonged to enable her to get fair start
along the road to financial comfort The
people have as little money, as little to eat,
as little to wear, as little to look forward
to as they ever had and no doubt they are
in the same old hopeless and desperate
frame of mind, ripe for further revolt when
a leader is provided them. And there are
evidences that there are leaders enough get
ting ready to utter the old call to arms and
pillage
Only the other day President Carranza
called into consultation his leading generals,
and laid before them his discovery that Fee
lix Diaz was again in the country at the
head of a following, small as vet but being
augmented day by day. It was also brought
out at the conference that Villa, Reyes, the
brothers Zapata, and other leaders of mi
nor note are on the war path, and that most
of them have signifed their intention of
joining the banner of Diaz in one grand
revolution with the avowed purpose of
sweeping Carranza out of the saddle and re-
establishing the Diaz dynasty. If their plans
are carried out Carranza will have his hands
full
The United States will hope the threaten
ed uprising will not take place The govern
ment probably would provide what assist
ance it could to Carranza if that became
necessary. Even partial success for Mexican
revolutionists would mean trouble for Uncle
Sam when he has other troubles in plenty
If Caranza needs money to keep the revolu-
tiOnists in check no doubt the money will be
forthcoming