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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
LOYALTY
How the cosntsy's Call For Patriot
ic Universal Service Is Meeting
With Ready Response In Various
Sections Of the United States.
- HICAGO, May 17-One hundred
and fifty thousand Sunday
schools I'M America. with a men

and nifty thousand Sunday
schools in America, with mem
bership of about $4,000, 900, have been
requested to observe July / as "patri-
otic Sunday" it was announced at the
headquarters of the International Sun
day School association here today.
Each school has been requested to
make an offering on that day toward
the American Red Cross, or other war
relief agency or the army Y. NJ c. A.,
to encourage young men to enlist for
active service in the war and young
women for duty as Red Cross nurses
and to enroll as many members Of the
Red Cross as possible.
The golden text selected for the day
is:
And I heard the voice of the Lord,
saying, Whom shall send, and who
will go for us?' Then said, Here
am; send me-"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18

4 KISS STELLA MAUDE (above)
M and Miss Aiwyn yd-Georgo
ASA are two of Britain's most popu-
lar war charity workers. Miss Maude
10 the daughter Of the British general
in charge of the Mesopotamian cam
paign. Miss LIoyd-George is the
daughter of the British premier.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
REJCHSTAG ADLOURNS
AFTER BUDGET FIGHT

Amsterdam, May II. The reich.
stag has adjourned until July s. The
social democratic deputies voted
against the military and other budgets,
both factions of the party uniting in
their opposition
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
no NEED FOR DRAFT.

Steger, H.. May 17-Every man be-
tween the ages Of q and 81 years in
Steger, town Of about 5000 popula-
ton, has volunteered for service. A
recruiting detail reported that fifty Of
the seventy-five men available had en-
listed and that the remainder mad
agreed to do so as soon as they could
arrange their affairs.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
HoLLwEe GAINS By SPEECH.

Berlin, May 17.-Press comment to-
day on the chancellors speech almost
unanimously underscores the refer
ence to Russia as the significantly out
standing feature Of the premier's ut.
terance. The speech as whole is gem
orally commended as one Of the bold
est and best that Won Bethmann Holl.
veg has yet made in parliament and
personal criticism Of the chancellor is
conspicuousiy absent.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
GUNNERs ARE GAME,

Washington, D. c., May II -Seamen
Frank M. Lasher of Elgin, Ill.,, and Geo.
T. Wilson of Missouri Valley, Iowa,
survivors of the gun crew Of the tor
pedoed steamer, Vacuum. have applied
to be assigned to another armed mer-
chant ship and 1t is possible that the
navy department will moet their
wisheA
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
MACEDONIAN AIM oescuRED,

The allied offensive in Macedonia
continues with considerable success
tor the British forces but the fighting
Ii on such an extended front and so
sporadic in character that its meaning
ls obscured. Reports from Bulgaria OF
nation wide discomfort and weariness
pf the war may be significant in con.
nection with General Sarrail's cam.
paign.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
ENGINEERS RUSH 70 ENLIST.

Chicago. May 17-More than $500
applicants for enlistment had been re-
ceived today by the third reserve en-
gineers' regiment. being recruited
here, in which there will be places for
only 1,04S officers and men. Hundreds
Of the applicants are experienced rail-
road men.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
FRENCH REPULsE ENEMY.

Paris, May 17-Six assaults by the
Germans on the French lines have
been repulsed with heavy losses, &C.
eording to an official statement issued
by the war Office today. Three attacks
we're made north of Moulin de Laffau1
and three northeast of BrayeenI Aon.
nois.
The statement follows:
"The night was marked by the new
enemy attacks in the region north of
Moulin LeLAffaux. All Of the German
efforts to recapture the ground gained
BY us were repulsed. The fighting,
which was very severe at certain
points, resulted to our advantage
everywhere and cost the enemy heavy
losses. More prisoners we're taken.
Northwest Of Braye-en-Laonnis
three German detachments made at
b -
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
SHORTAGE OF COAL
DARKENS HAMBURG

Copenhagen. May II. Owing to
the shortage OF coal Hamburg is
now without gas, except limited
supply for a few Indispensable in
stitutions. The streets are largely
in darkness and many households
have only candies.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
DEAD PILED HIGH.

Inc JeTuduS nave pASN ui6A IAoAi
dead before the British lines but have
failed to stop the British advance. The
most furious and sustained counter at
tacks have withered before the blast
Of the British artillery and the snap
ping of the Hindenburg lines goes on
slowly but without halt.
The tremendous efforts made by
Marshal Won Hindenburg to stem the
tide OF victory which was steadily set
ting against him have given the battle
fxk kssaEfras san appearance OF ebb and
Aow but the net result is that the mos
violent efforts OF the Germans to re
Gain the initiative have failed. Von
Hindenburg apparently used every
ounce Of strength at his command te
wrest from the British the villages OF
Roeux and Bullecourt and the out
come is summed up in the almost mo
;nontonous repetition by the British wal
once 6f the statement:
"Our troops made progress in the
Hindenburg line
! GERMAN RESERVE EXHAUSTED.
! London, May II. The British and
Trench have forced the Germans te
use virtually all the fresh reserves
which they had at the beginning OF the
battle Of Arras, Major Gen. F. B. Manr
ice, chief director of military opera
tions at the war Office, told the Asso
ciated Press today. When the British
offensive began the Germans had As
reserve divisions on the western front
The British onslaught at Arras and the
more recent French offensive have
compelled the Germans to employ all
but four of the divisions.
The German divisions have been re
organized since the beginning Of the
war, General Maurice continued, but al
present contain at least twenty thous
and men each.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18

Queenstown, May 1.-THE American
navy's actual entry into the war zone
has already been productive Of a brush
between destroyer and a German un-
derwater boat, according to an an
nouncenent by the British admiralty,
but the result of it has not been made
public.
The destroyer squadron arrived here
and almost Immediately, after formal
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
FLAGS, CHEERS,
GREET rJACk|ES
IN " AR ZONE
Brush With Submarine
Marks Yankees Arrival
in East Atlantic
''READY NOW" LEADER
SAYS AT FIRST PORT

Washington, D. c., May II
No report has come from Rear Ad-
miral Sims that any of the Ameri-
can destroyers cruising with the
allied fleets have encountered Ger
man submarines, but navy officials
do not expect to receive detailed
statements of operations on minor
engagements if no losses are in
volved.
1t was reiterated today that for
obvious military reasons the num-
ber and names of American war
ships in European watrs or those
to be sent would not be disclosed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
RUSS CABINET
PACT SIGNED
RADICALS AGREE TO COALITION
PROGRAM AND NAME
RESENTA1IVES.

The Russian factions have
patched up truce but the out
come is still dubious. The news
of the offered designations of Cen
erals Gurko and Brussilooff is now
supplemented by a disquieting
rumOr that General Alexieff, Rus
sia's commander in chief and gen.
orally credited as her most bril-
liant strategist. Is also about to
resign his Office. In any event it
seems certain that little can be ex-
pected from Russia in a military
way for a long time to come.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18

Petrograd, May 1.-THE cabinet
crisis has been settled. A declaration
Of the governments policy has been
accepted by the representatives of the
council OF workmen's and soldiers dele
gates with merely slight alterations.
and was signed by them at midnight.
During the sitting M. Tchernotf, ma
tional socialist, was appointed min
lister of agriculture. and NJ. Skobeleff.
vice president Of the council Of work
mems and soldiers delegates, was ap-
pointed minister of labor. It was also
decided to be desirable to incinde in
the government Feodor Kokoshkine,
constitutional democrat and profes'
sor at the University of Moscow. and
M. Tseretelli, member Of the council
Of workmen's and soldiers delegates.
The duty Of these men will be to pre-
pare for the constituent assembly.
Five other radicals will land places
in the new ministry.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18

exchange of greetings with the British
naval officials, put to sea again for the
hard work that is before it.
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Continued on Page
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MONSTERS GUNS
BLAST enc MY
rs bR| I 0NS
PUSH ONWARD
Resistless Force of General
Haig's Drive Overc0mes
Hindenburg's Reserve
Legions' Attacks
FRENCH AND ITALIANS
WIN NEW VICTORIES
ITALIANS HOLD GROUND.

ITALIANS HOLD GROONO.
Rome. May IL Austrian troops
have strongly counter attacked the
Italians in positions they had gain
ed in carrying out their offensive
movement. The enemy reaction.
however, has failed, the war Of
flee announced.
The prisoners taken by the ltal-
ians since Monday now number
4yO21. Five additional small cali
ber guns have been captured.
The Italians have made further
progress in their drive pushing
ahead on Mount Vodice, and also
south of Grazigna, northeast Of
Gorilla.
London, May 1.-THE British have
made further progress in the village o
Bullecourt and have reached the west
ern edge of the hamlet, according to al
ofliial statement issued by the Bs1tlss
war ONCE this morning.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-18
HOUSE BOOSTS
INCOME TAXES:
s445,0Q0,.0 900
MORE NEEDED.
War Levy Must Produc,
S2,245,00 900, Treasury
Department Tells
Kitchin
WILSON Is ASSAuED
BY IRATE SENATORS

Washington, q. c. May II. -
Voting in committee Of the Whole
late today, the house raised BY one
fourth all income taxes on Incomes
between $4,000 and $1,000, 900. II
the action of the house prevails
the government will take 45 per
cent Of every income Of 81 100000
and over.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-27
TABLE DECORATIONS

The best plant for daily table deco
ration is undoubtedly the asparagus
plumosus. 1t has foliage much dain-
tier than any other fern.
1t can be easily grown in a bushy
compact form which plant designed
for table use should have.
No matter what your selection the
arrangement of the cut flowers and
the beauty Of the potted plant make
the effect.
Poppies, Of gorgeous colors, artist-
cally placed in a simple glass bowl,
makes one of the most beautiful and
restful center pieces.
For your plants get three or four
asparagus plumosus and give them a
good soil Of garden loan made light
with sand. Water moderately. Sum
shine is not essential to its successful
culture.
Shower several times a week and
keep red spider from injuring it. Be
sure to nip off the end Of each shoot,
as advised to above to make the plant
spread out well.
Don't forget that bowl Of flowers
on the table is great distributor OF
sunshine and dispeller of gloom.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-27
ANYBODY CAN GROW PEoNIES

The peOny is essentially the peoples
flower. 1t flOurishes in any decent soil
and after struggling with insect pests,
worrying over soil conditions and
studying fertilizer propositions in the
garden of more delicate flowers the
peony comes into its own in the gar
den of the average grower of flowers.
1t must needs be planted where 1t
will be assured an abundance Of light,
and the choice of soil is one that Is
moderately well-drained. The roots
should be planted so that the crown
Is about three inches below the sur
face. Plant a stake nearby to mark
the spot. Peonies may be planted in
the spring but the best time for this
work is September or October.
To propagate peonies divide the
fieshy roots with sharp knife, but
take care to avoid cutting through the
buds. Every root with bud will pro-
duce a plant.
The planting of the peOny is a per-
manent one so 1t is worth cOnsidera-
ton to obtain the finest possible va
rieties. Its beauty and ease of culti-
walton recommend 1t to the attention
of the amateur.
If the plants do not seem to thrive
satisfactorily, an application of bone
meal after the blooming season, a
small handful to a plant, may be ap-
piled.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-27
How He Led the Class.

There was some doubt as to whether
Johnny, age eight, of Muncie, would be
promoted this year, his mind having
run largely to baseball and other mat
ters extraneous to school, but he man
aged to pull through" AS he came
home waving his report card his moth
er asked, rather fearfully "And how
did you stand, sOn|
Fright at the head Of the class" was
the boastful reply. The teacher told
me that if the class were turned up
side down I'd be at the head, and it
certainly was upside down this morn
ing, because we didn't study or do any
thing but shoot paper wads, whisper
and act up."-IndianapOlis News.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-27
How II Started.

"Who is that man who just spoke to
you?"
81 don't know"
"But he spoke as though he knew
you"
perhaps he does. may have moc
him somewhere, but don't recall his
name"
"That's queer Men don't usually
speak to other men unless they know
them. Perhaps he's someone you're
ashamed to let me know you know"
II tell you the man is stranger to
me. He may be a minister of the gos-
pei for all l know"
"That isn't very likely. The few
ministers you've ever met you could
remember easily enough. It's more
likely he's a gambler or barkeeper."
"Great Scott, womanw
"Oh, there's no use losing your tenn
per. I'm just poor fool of woman,
not supposed to know anything or
have any sense at all, but just the
same I'm thoroughly convinced you're
hiding something from me-"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-27
Conserve Postage Stamps,
New Plea of Uncle Sam.

Uncle Sans postmaster gen.
eral has issued the following ap-
peal:
AS a measure of economy post
masters and post office en-
ployees are directed to encour-
age the public to use stamps OF
the highest denominations suited
to the amount of postage re-
quired on all mail. For example,
a 2-cent stamp instead of two l.
cent stamps should be affixed to
letters needing 2 cents postage;
and a 10-cent stamp instead of
five 2-cent should be attached
to parcels requiring 10 cents
postage. Cooperation between
postofflce employees and the
public in the sale and use of
stamps of the higher denomina-
lions will effect a large saving
to the government in the cost Of
producing, transporting, and
cancellng them, and will benefit
the public in minimizing the
number of stamps handled and
affixed to mail. This benefit will
be especially important to busi-
ness concerns mailing large
quantities of letters and parcels,
and postmasters are directed to
bring the suggestion particularly
to their notice.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-27
WILSON ISSUES FORMAL DRAFT ORDER

cate to eg ch local board established
in such state, territory or district no
tice of the net quota to be furnished
by such board, and such net quotas
shall thereupon be furnished by the re-
spective local boards as required by
said act of congress and rules and reg
ulations prescribed pursuant thereto"
In computing the number of men to
be required from the various states
the government put to the credit Of
each state every man 1t now has In
the National Guard and every man 1t
has contributed since April 1 as Q
war volunteer to the regular army.
Computation Method.
Placing on the debit side Of the led
ger the national army Of 100000, the
entire National Guard at war strength
and the number of war volunteers
needed on April last, to bring the
regulars up to the war strength, the
grand total was apportoned according
to population.
This gave a gross quota for each
state, from which net quota was COM
puted by checking off the number Of
National Guardsmen available for fed.
eral service and the number Of men
given by the state to the regular army
since April 1.
The apportionmert was made on the
basis of an estimated grand total for
the United States and its possessions
of 105,966,056 inhabitants.
This is a paper estimate, computed
from registration returns, which comes
within the law requiring distribution
of quotas by population, but which
equalizes In a great measure the bur
den that is to fall upon the 1850 ex-
emption districts.
Total Of 1,152,ee5.
Each will furnish under this appor
tionment the men its total registration
would indicate as a fair proportion
rather than the number the actual pop
ulation of the district would indicate
The total of these gross quotas is l.,
152,985 men.
Credit Is given to the various states
for total of 465,995 voluntary enlist.
ments in the National Guard and reg
ulars, making the total net quota for
all states 6S7,O00 men.
Illinois, which was the first big state
to fill Its quota for the regular army,
reduced its gross quota of 1904 to
51,653.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-27
WICHURIANA LIST

DR.. Robert Huey, one of the most
eminent amateur rOsarians of the
country has prepared list Of roses In
the wichuriana class, the hybrid tea
class and the hybrid perpetual class as
being the best fitted for cultivation In
this country.
OF the wichuriana, or climbing roses,
these he considers the best: Dor
othy Perkins, Refine Marie Henriette,
Christine Wright, EXcelsa, Gardenia,
Hiawatha, DIR. Van Fleet and Elisa
RObichon.
In tile hybrid tea class, a cross be-
tween the vigorous hybrid perpetual
and the tea rose, the latter of which
Is not vigorous enough for outdoor
cultivation in this climate, are the fol-
lowing: Antoine RevOire, Betty, Clar-
Ice Goodacre, Chrissie MacKellar, Mrs.
MacKellar, Dorothy Page Roberts,
Duchess of Wellington, General Mac
Arthur, Grace Molyneux, Gustav Cru
nerwRld, George c. Waud, Joseph Hill,
Killarney, Yonkheer ]. L. Mock, Honor
able Ina Bingham Laurent Carle, Lyon
Rose, Madame Jules BOnche, Madame
Jules GrOlez, Madame Marie de Luze,
Ophelia, My Maryland, Robert Huey,
Pharisal, Prince de Bulgaria, Souvenir
de President CarnOt, Willowmere, Mrs.
Aaron Ward, Madame SECOND Weber,
Mary, Countess of Leicester, and Mrs.
Harold Brocklebank.
The hybrid perpetual, the common
June rose, has these varieties which
Doctor Huey recommends: Frau Karl
Druscgka, Suzanne Marie Rodocanachi,
Mrs. George Dickson, Capt. Hayward,
Ulrich Drummer, Oskar COrdet, Mrs.
John Laing, and Baroness Rothschild.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-27
WITH THE FLOWERS.

For bulb planting in 'he autumn
make an early selection Of the ones
you want, thus securing the best speci-
mems. Planting is not to be done I'M
til the late frosts, when the beds now
in use wilt be unOccupIed and ready
for the bulbs. Beds planted this au-
tumn will begin Towering almost be-
fore the snow disappears in the spring.
For an early crop Of sweet peas next
year remember to plant sweet peas in
the open ground next November.
When the fact is considered that it
takes nearly two tons of fresh manure
to make one ton Of rotted manure,
owing to the loss by evaporation and
teaching, it may be seen that much of
the fertilizing matter originally con-
tained is lost in the rotting process,
and that when fresh there are more
tons and so more fertilizing material
to make use of.
Roses thrive best In a rich but firm
soil; therefore, stiffen the soil with
clay, and enrich with well-rotted COW
manure.
Viola cOrnuta purpurea somewhat re-
sembles the single blue violet, prOduc-
ing flowers freely on long, slender
stems, making them desirable for cut
ting. The culture is the same given
pansies.
Have a place for empty barrels,
boxes and baskets and poultry crates.
When a rainy day comes along if any
of them need fixing, repair them so
that they will be ready for use when
required.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-07-27

Washlngton.-The government has
notified each state of the number Of
men 1t will be called upon to furnish In
the draft. This notification was con-
taIned in the formal order issued by
the president calling for $4,000 men
under the selective conscription law
to make up the national army.
The only steps now remaining are
distribution by the governors OF
state quotas among the local exemp-
ton districts and the great lottery,
which probably will be held next
week and which will establish the
order in which reglstrants are to pre-
sent themselves for service or exemp-
don.
The men summoned for service will
be used to fill the regular army and
National Guard to war strength and
to organize the first 100000 of the news
national army.
Total to Be 1,262, ,eeS.
The total Of these three forces will
be 1,262,9S5 men.
Later another 100000 will be called
out, supplemented by sufficient men
to make up losses and maintain re-
serve battallons.
Following is Secretary Of War
Bakers announcement of the order:
by virtue of the authority vested
In him by an act of congress, entitled
An Act to Authorize the President
to Increase Temporarily the Military
Establishment of the United States
approved May 13, 1917, the president
Of the United States has ordered the
aggregate number of 6S7,0OO men to
be raised by draft for the military
service Of the United States In order
to bring to full strength the organ
lzations Of the regular army and the
organizations embodying the men,
bers Of the National Guard drafted
into the military service Of the United
States and to create the national army,
and has caused said aggregate
number to be apportioned to the sew
eral states and territories and the
District Of Columbia as set forth in
the schedule hereto appended.
Must ApportIon Quotas
"The governor of each state and ter
ritory and the commissioners Of the
District Of Columbia, acting for and
BY the direction of the president and
in accordance with said act of congress
and rules and regulations prescribed
pursuant thereto, shall apportion the
quota so appordoned to such state, ter
rttory or district and shall communi-