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The Keota news., 1917-01-19
ACTRESS TELLS SECRET.

A we'll known sctress gives the follow
ing recipe for gray hair: To half pint OF
Barbo Compound, and Y OF. of glycerine
Any druggist can put this up or you car
mix 1t 1t home At very little cost. Full
directions for making and use come ir
each box Of Barbo Compound. It will
gradually darken streaked faded gray
hair, and make It soft and glossy. It will
not color the scalp. is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub OF. Adv.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19
Few Now Care to Walk.

It is hardly too much to say that
the automobile as she is at present
driven has made walking for pleasure
or walking for health-walking OF
every sort, In fact, except mere pave
ment strolling or hurried, rabbitlike
dashes for the shelter of the nearest
trolley car-practically impossible,
source Of annoyance and perpetual
discomfort instead Of a pleasure.-Ex-
change.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19
HENRY NAMED IN LEAK" PROBE
Committee Chairman Denies Mention
ina Names to Lawson.

ING Names 10 l1WSon.
Washington, Jan. 17.-Thomas w.
Lawson lifted the lid on his leak" in
formation chest Monday and gave the
House committee on rules one sensa-
ton after another when he was sum-
moned before 1t to answer certain
questions or be taken before the bar
of the House for contempt.
He gave names-names OF people OF
high and low degree. The first shock
came when he declared that the con-
gressman who gave him information
involving a senator, Cabinet men,
Der and a banker was Representative
Robert L. Henry, chairman OF tho
committee before which he was ap-
pearing. The banker was Archibald 3.
White of II Pine street, New York;
the senator was known as Senator
o." and the Cabinet minister was
VIM. G. McAdoo, secretary OF the
treasury. Mr.. Lawson also brought IN
the name of the German ambassador,
Count Won Bernstorff. Mr.. Lawson
gave other Information" which IN
wolves many names high In official
and financial affairs. No sooner had
he left the stand than Chairman Hen
nv was sworn. Mr.. Henry denied cat
eeorically that he had mentioned any
of the names to Lawson.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19
Wrong Place.

II see where some scientist is 60
ing to the Canary islands to study the
psychology Of the ape"
"Well. this is the first time I ever
knew the ape was a singing bird"
The Keota news., 1917-01-19
A Concession.

"After looking at the postal stamps
Of other countries 1 have come to the
conclusion that you can't beat ours"
Maybe not, but all the same, it gets
lots Of lickings."
The Keota news., 1917-01-19

The odds in favor of marriage are
two to one.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue;
the Iaundress. All sroeer,. ] Adv.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19
PRECEDENT TOLD CONDITIONS
DEMANDED eY ENTENTE TO
END CONFLICT.
YEAR OF War?
KAISER TELLS NEUTRALs H0
HAS ACHIEVED DEFENSE OF
LIBERTY, HIS PURPOSE.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington.-The reply of the en-
tente allies to President Wilson's ap
peal. received Jan. II. is believed by
the majority of administration Off
cials to close the door to peace In
Europe for another year at least.
While disclaiming any intention OF
exterminating the Teutonic peoples
the allies in this reply state terms OF
peace which would result in the hum
bling Of Germany and Austro Hun
gary and the expulsion of Turkey
from Europe.
The allies also express the belief
that 1t Is impossible at the present
moment to attain peace that will as
sure them reparation. restitution and
such guarantees as they consider are
essential.
1T goes without saying" concluded
the note. that II the allies wish to
nberate Europe from the brutal covet
BUSINESS of Prussian militarism, 1t
never has been their design, as has
been alleged, to encompass the exter.
mination of the German peoples and
their political disappearance. That
which they desire above all is to In
sure peace upon the principles of
liberty and justice, upon the inviolable
fidelity to international obligation
with which the government of the
United States has never ceased to be
inspired.
United in the pursuits Of this su-
preme object the allies are deter
mined. individually and collectively,
to act with all their power and to con-
sent to all sacrifices to bring to a
victorious close conflict upon which
they are convinced not only their own
safety and prosperity depends. but
also the future Of civilization itself"
Belgium. in addition to joining with
her allies in the reply to the Presi-
dent, sent an individual note in which
the conquered kingdom makes a stir
ring appeal for American sympathy in
its purpose to fight on till 1t wins
freedom with reparation.
The allies promise that in the event
of peace on their terms, Russia will
carry out her announced intention Of
comforting autonomy upon Poland.
The entente terms enumerated In
the reply include restoration Of Bel
gium, Serbia and Montenegro, with
the payment Of indemnities to each by
Germany; evacuation Of northern
France, southeastern Russia and
southern Rumania. with reparation;
restoration to France Of Alsace and
Lorraine by Germany. and to Italy OF
the former northern provinces by
Austria, and expulsion of the Turkish
Empire from Europe. thus giving Con-
stantinople to Russia.
Germany, President Wilson knows.
is ready to grant some of these de-
mands but far from all Of them.
II, therefore. these are the minimum
terms Of the allies upon which they
intend to stand pat. there seems to be
little reason to hope that basis for
n settlement has been found.
The German note to neutrals. pub.
lished simultaneously with the en-
tente reply. came ~ . distinct sur.
prise.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19
GOOD FOR HUNGRY CHILDREN

Children love Skinners Macaroni
and Spaghetti because of it's delicious
taste. 1t is good for them and you
can give them all they want. 1t Is
great builder OF bone and muscle, and
does not make them nervous and irri-
table like meat. The most economical
and nutritious food known. Made from
the finest Durum wheat. Write Skin
ner Mfg. Co.. Omaha. Nebr., for beau
tiful cook book. It is sent free to
mOthers.-Adv.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19

Pimples, boils, carbuncles, dry up and
disappear with Doctor Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. In tablets or liquid.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19

Seventy per cent of the worlds cork
supply is said to be produced in Spain
The Keota news., 1917-01-19

The working force of the British
navy afioat and ashore, includes more
than 100000, 900 men.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19
Admiral Dewey Believed Dying.

washington, Jan. 16.-George Dew
ey. Admiral of the Navy and hero OF
Manila Bay, is reported on his death
bed.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19

The atmosphere Of the home in
which the wife puts on more airs than
the husband can afford is never what
1t should he.
The Keota news., 1917-01-19

Interested In the Time Of Day.
els Buggins obliged to catch
train?"
"No. His wife gave him gold
watch for Christmas"
The Keota news., 1917-01-19
cUTIcURA COMPILATIONS
Az Usually Remarkably Soft and
CIea@TriAI Free.

Make Cuucura Soap your everyday
toilet Soap, and assist it now and then
as needed by touches of Cuticura Oint-
ment to soften, soothe and heal. Moth
ing better to make the complexion
clear, scalp free from dandruff and
hands soft and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-05

Dr. Shaiisnbsrrsr Ia an eminentiy successful
Specialist In the treatment OF Chronic Diseases.
He has a lonG-estabhshed reputation. resulting
experience. which have made him SO proficient
that he can name and locate your disease In Q
few minutes. he has successfully treated many
Of men and women: That is why his rsputation
has spread.-w he has continued his visits
year after year while other doctors have made
DR.. Shallenberger treats Diseases OF the Rye,
Ear, Nose. Throat, Lungs Heart. Blood. Skin:
Nerves. Liver, Stomach. lntestines. Kidneys ana
Bladder. Consumption In an early stage, Ca
tarrh Ringing In Ears and Deafness. Paralysis,
Neuralgia. Epilepsy. Sick Headache. Goitre.
Eczema. Scrotula, Appendicitis. Gravel. Rheu-
matism OF joints and muscles. Also treats
diseases Of women scientifically.
PILES CURED WITHOUT KNIFE.
Fissure. Fistula and other rectal diseases
treated without surgical operation.
Surtisal Cases a1.d Rupture Given
Special Attention.
NERVOUS DEBILITY.
Are you nervous and Respondent; easily excl
ted and irritable; weak and debilltated; tired
mornings; without ambition. energy or strength:
lifeless. easily fatsued: dstrustful. and without
confidence In yourself? Have you sunkeu. red
or blurred eyes; pimples on your face; weak
back. or deposit In urine?
PRIVATE DISEASES A SPECIALITY.
Cases OF long standing especially desired.
Wrong treatment and incorrect diagnosis have
often resulted In the worst Affections Varicocele.
Hydrocele. Blood Poison Syphilis, Unnatural
Discharges, Weakness, Emissions, Debility.
Nervousness. Dizziness, ard Defective Memory
which ruin body and mind. 1t Is highly impor-
tant you obtain the services of a ply sician who
has established . good reputation for treating
these diseases.
DR. Shallenberger has made years OF study
Of Private Diseases of men and women. He
knows and uses the most scientific methods OF
rreatisg them. Hundreds of women suffer I'M
told agony with diseases which have been neg
lected or unskilltully treated.
WONDERFUL CURES
have been made by him. You should consult
him If you have any Chronic Disease. Spec
lalst who has piade lifetime study of such
diseases is certainly prepared to Civ you tie
best results and Ii you are sick. you need sces,-
'itic treatment
DR.. Shalienberrer spares no effort to cure his
,atients. He knows that good results mean as
nu n to him as to the patient. Most OF his reN.
,a,ien.s come through the Recommendation OF
Tiers whom he has treated.
Consultation and ESsw'un alton Free nm.
Confidential
Address letters TO
DIR. j. r. SHALLENHEEG-a
s60 Oakwoed Els.- Co. $4,000 LII
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-05
BUY LIBERTY BOND.

Books were opened today for the
nations second Liberty Loan. For the
second time since we entered the war
the United States government is offer
ing its people the opportunity to assist
In financing the enterprise, not by CIV
ing their money into the national treas
ury but by lending it, at a good inter
est rate and on the safest security to
be found in the world today.
The first Liberty Loan was sue
cess SO pronounced that the effect of
the remarkable exhibition Of patriot
ism leaped the ocean and carried
formal notice to the kaiser that Amer
lea was in the war in earnest. The
people Of the country absorbed bonds
for two billion dollars and asked for
an extra billion Business was not af-
fected and the financial fabric of the
nation Is ready for another govern.
ment loan.
It will be oversubscribed II the in.
terest and enthusiasm engendered
during the first campaign are dupli
Gated. There Is every indication that
they will be surpassed, for the people
Of America are more thoroughly
aroused now than they were then. 10y.
atty means more in America now than
it did few months ago.
Ottumwa and WApello county made
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a splendid record in the first cam
paign 1t is essential that they write
their names again on Iowas roll OF
honor. The local campaign will be in
augurated early. The committee
should have the encouragement and
support of every patriotic citizen.
Don't wait untn you are solicited to
buy Liberty Bond. Don't shirk the
duty that is yours by virtue of your
American citizenship. Don't bubble
over the value of these securities as
compared with some brilliantly litho-
graphed certificates Of stock in an oil
we'll
Remember that your first duty is to
your country, Remember that IT your
government should fail-and it would
fail il Germany should win this war
your oil wells, your bank stock. your
business and your life would belong to
the kaiser. Your government needs
your backing now. Your solemn duty
is to help a little toward winning the
war by acquiring a Liberty Bond.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-05
UfrUMWA sEM1-WEEKLY COURIER FRIDAY OCTOBER S. 1917

a law. This commission. composed OF
political appointees, dilly- dallied
through the summer months with a
useless Investigation of coal which
laid major stress on the price question
and ignored the more important ques-
ton of coal production, transportation
and storage.
Priceless time was lost in this man
ner, and now the country faces coal
shortage as result.
This partial survey of the coal situa-
ton is set down here by way OF warn
ing householders that unless they buy
coal Immediately for the entire winter
they are risking serious consequences.
The Courier has been sounding this
warning for more than six weeks and
recent events prove our advice has
been sound. IL the hope that a coal
famine may be averted in Ottumwa
during the coming winter. the advice
ia repeated now.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-05

REAT THEM TO IL.

The Wapello county Liberty Loan
committee is holding It's initial meet
ing today to organize for the drive
which is to ring up the community's
share Of the second war loan. The
usual committees will be appointed to
canvass Ottumwa, the surrounding
towns and the rural districts; the
usual allotments will be made, the
usual plans, no doubt for making the
campaign success.
These plans and plans like them
have spelled the success of many an
ambitious enterprise in Ottumwa and
Wapello county. They will succeed
this time, but the measure of success
in the present instance will be the
speed with which the goal is reached.
This is where the ordinary citizen
comes in-you and I. It is our oppor-
tunity to meet tho campaign commit
tee, when it's members reach US, with
the assurance that our subscription al
ready has been made.
Beat them to it by buying your
bonds at once. You are loyal; you
know the importance of this loan and
the importance Of every patriotic
Americans cooperation to make the
campaign as much of success as was
the first; 1t is not necessary to argue
those points with loyal. red-h1ooded
American citizen.
Be your own LiberU Loan commit,
tee. Go to your baukar and make
your initial payment, subscribe for Is
big . bond as you can buy: make the
figure SO big that the purchase will
mean some sacrifice and show your
willingness to make that sacrifice for
your country.
Hundreds Of youne man from Of
tumwa and Wspsllo county are in
Europe or On thalr~y, ready to sac
rifice their lives for the Same cause
you serve In buying a Liberty Bond.
They owe their country NO more 10y
atty than you or owe. They are 90
ing over there to light not only for
themselves and their nAg, but 0sg you
and me, and for the Tag that ahelkeEs
US.
All Of US cannot fight, but an at N
can buy Liberty Bonds.
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THE kAISER'S TEST.

Unless all signs fail, the kaiser Is in
for some disagreeable moments within
the next week or ten days.
General Cadorna is getting ready to
resume his campaign for the ultimate
capture Of Trieste and Pola, which will
bar the Teuton peoples from the Med.
iterranean.
Field Marshal Haig Is making his
plans In the well known Ha1g fashion
for q continuation Of his drive toward
Ostend and Zeebrugge, to wrest these
two North Sea bases from German
hands before winter closes in.l
General Petain is hiding his time
around Verdun, but his periods of mac
tivity, like those of Haig, are only fore.
runners Of determined assaults such
as the one which recently dislodged
the Germans from their hard-won posi-
tons.
General Maude Is giving the Turks
in Mesopotamia a taste of warfare
which obviously is not to their liking,
and has captured thousands Of the
kaisers allies within few days.
Even the Russians in the Riga dis
trict have experienced revival Of the
spirit which sent them rushing pell
NELL through the German and Austrian
lines In Galicia few months ago at a
speed which was surpassed only by
the gait at which they retreated when
the break came. Recent gains Of from
1000 yards to mile in single days
fighting indicate that they are finding
the German defense quite weak.
II the recent declarations by experts
and observers In Europe are correct
and Germany's man-power Is on the
wane, the coming week should bring
proof OF the fact, for there is every in
dication that the demand for ample
forces Of electives will be pressing
on every front except those in Mace
donia and Roumania, where already
the Teutons' armies have been reduced
materially to furnish Aen for the ltal.
ian and Russian campaigns.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-05
WAR ANp The GAME.

It IL reassuring, in this time OF ma
tional stress and unparalleled anxiety,
to realize that the American public
can carry on a record-breaking Lber-
ty Loan campaign and, at the same
time, send record-breaking crowds to
two baseball parks to watch the an
nual struggle between champion teams
for undisputed leadership in the sport
which Americans and the war are
about to make worldwide instead Of
merely national.
The world series between the New
York and Chicago clubs Of the Nation
al and American leagues respectively
will claim It's full share Of interest this
year in spite Of war and all that war
brings. in every community big
enough to boast telegraph wire tho
usual crowds will gather. And faf
across the Atlantic, where the stars
and stripes are flung to the breeze IN
France and England, even up within
that zone of terror where German
shells are spreading ruin and German
aviators are battling for air supremacy
with our own Lafayette squadrilla, the
story Of the years big games will be
carried so rapidly that the cheers over
there will rise like echoes Of the bed
lam over here.
Each year brings new world series
hero. Each year adds to the tradi-
lions Of that game which levels caste,
leaps plains and mountains. mingles
southern drawl with northern twang
and joins all fans in the common
brotherhood of true sportsmanshfp.
This year some new name will be
written on the scroll where those of
Dineen, Mathewson, Hooper, Bush,
Coombs, Robe, Lewis, Gowdy, Scott,
Chance Meanwhile, Collins, Baker, Hy
Myers, Barry, Collins and Doyle al
ready are inscribed indelibly.
Baseball, and the world series In
particular, help to keep the nation
sane in such time as this. Baseball
has done much to make America ma
ton of strong and virile men, nation
whose entrance into the war, even in
an unprepared state. was hailed as the
beginning of the end because, as Lloyd
George said, America never has been
defeated.
Neglected through most Of the sea-
son by the great majority of Ameri-
cans because Of the many and urgent
calls Of duty to the flag, baseball
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-10-05
BY WAY OF WARNING.


Although the state fuel admins
traitor and his local committeeman
have not undertaken their work In
Iowa. there is every indication that
the prices which prevail in the local
retail market are as low as they will
be at any time during the winter
season which is just beginning.
There is strong probability that
these prices may be increased Higher
wages in coal mines, which seem to be
assured, may bring this about. 1t Is
barely possible also that retail dealers
will be able to show the state admins
traitor that the profits allowed them by
the recent government order are in
suficient. in which case they may be
permitted to increase their prices. The
latter possibility is not as strong as
the first, however, although some OF
tumwa dealers have declared that they
must close their yards II the present
ruling as to retail profits remains I'M
changed.
But the question Of price Is of
secondary importance when the coal
problem as whole is considered. The
great difficulty which coal users face
for the coming winter will have to do
with the supply Of coal rather than
with tn cost.
The Courier believes that America
will experience a serious coal shortage
before the end Of January, possibly far
In advance Of that date. The same be-
lief is held by everyone who has
given the problem careful study. 1t is
shared, apparently, by DR.. Garfield,
federal coal administrator, who has
advised householders to supply them
selves with coal for the entire winter
without delay,
DR.. Garfield is quoted as saying that,
il 1t is necessary for the government
to commander coal to provide for the
poor who cannot afford to buy their
supply in advance, mines will be COM
PEELED to divert stated proportion OF
their output to the government. which
will distribute it to the poor.
He makes It plain, however. that
this government coal pile" will not
be for the relief of merely lmprovident
useholders-men who are paid good
salaries or who have the money with
which to buy enough coal at the be-
ginning Of the winter to insure them
lof a supply until spring. These must
suffer the consequences of their lack
of foresight In the event Of coal
famine
The Communicating of portion. of
each mines output will. OF course. re-
duce the amount of coal for filling con-
tracts between mines and industries.
This will mean, according to DR.. Gar
field that some factories must reduce
their activities. which in turn will
make It impossible for them to give
regular employment to as great a
force of workers as at present.
The shortage of coal seems newt
able because the usual reserve supply
has not been produced during the sum-
mer season. Many retail buyers who
should have filed their bins before
now have delayed their purchases in
the belief that government control
would bring lower prices. They have
been encouraged in this belief by un-
informed persons. including sundry
politicians and public officials. They
have been encouraged particularly by
the federal trade commission which
i the president entrusted with the coal
problem before the Lever bill became
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has happened to the Belgians is
the result Of their own stubborn

ness.
Germany is like a spoiled child.
Although she may, realize that the
things she does are not what other
nations do, yet because she Is Ger
! many she Is right. She is a ma
tion Of self and can see no other
nations right. She is like boy
who never has been taught that
other boys property must not be
touched, set down in a school
where the laws of property are re-
spected. She simply reaches out
and takes what she wants, regard
less of the sufferings of others.
And the only way Germany can
ever be made to respect other ma
tons is to give her a thorough
beating, just az the bully Of .
school must receive good beat
ing before he lets other boys
alone.
Truly, this young woman's persoEa
story Of her life among the Germans
Is an intensely interesting contribu
ton to war literature. 1t is of extreme
value at this time in that it reveals
In detail the everyday life Of the or
binary German civilian ip war time
It helps us as nothing else could tt
the necessity for fighting
the war through to the finish. Only
defeat can bring Germany's govern
ment and the Germans to their senses