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The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
WILSON CALLS
ON CLEME NCEAU
CLOSING UP AFFAIRS PREPARA.
TORY TO LONDON TRIP.
COLONEL HOUSE WILL NOT GO
Has Decided to Remain in Paris
England Preparing to Give Presi.
dent Royal WeIcome.-WHl
Occupy Belgium Suite.

Paris, Dec. 24.-Presideni Wilson
called upon Premier Clemenceau this
afternoon APPARENT to clear up Ger
tain matters before leaving for Lon
don.
Colonel House decided this morning
not TO accompany President Wilson
on his trip to London.
viii Occupy House of King.
London, Dec. 24.-The Belgian
suite reserved exclusively for royal
guests until now, will be occupied by
President and Mrs. Wilson dIring
their stay in London. In the years of
its interesting history, it has had
within its walls many crowned heads,
one of the latest, but the least men
toned at buckingham palace, being
The former German emperor.
II was given its name during Queen
Vlctoris's reign and was always known
as the house of the King of the Bel.
gians, when royalty was entertained
here.
London Awaits President
London. Dec. 24-When President
Wilson ceases to be the guest of
France at Calais at 1890 o'clock
Thursday morning, the British admir-
atty will assume the role of host. The
president will go directly from his
train 10 cross channel boat, probably
the Brighton, which Is IN admir-.
atty controlled vessel. The steamer
will be escorted by flotilla.of British
destroyers as well as seaplanes, il the
weather permits The crossing will be
in charge of Vice Admiral Sir Roger
y. b. Keyes.
No American crews are included in
the plans for the escort. The American
army and navy viii participate in the
reception only through the attaches
in the diplomatic service.
London Is Decorating. ~
The first organized scheme OF
street decoration In London since the
beginning OF the war is being ar
ranged for President Wilson's visit.
There was big display OF flags when
the armlstice was declared and like
wise for the reception Of Marshal
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
Was Favorable Month.

No matter what sort of weather the
remainder OF December may produce
in the way of weather conditions the
fact remains that the month as a
whole has favored ont side work and
end of the season accomplishment has
been great. Farmers have advanced
their work over expectations and In
town the time has been likewise pro.
fitably employed by many who were
delayed earlier in the season.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
Press
War Review by
J. W.T.Mason

Growing imperialistic sentiment
in France favoring the annexation
of the German Rhinelands may
become a part of the French gov
ernment's formal peace demands.
if Italy's Transatlantic expansion
list ambitions are recognized by
the allies and America.
Imperialism and the balance of
power are coming more and more
into prominence at the prelimi-
nary discussion of the European
representatives at Paris. II is
natural development, for national
ambition must inevitably find
spokesman after a victorious war.
Eut unless the better Judgment
Of the peace congress finally re-
jects these annexationists Europe
will return TO the same material.
list view that existed before the
present conflict. Instead of being
peace conference, the Versailles
conference will have done no more
than fix the territorial reasons
for the next war. Az aa ...
In the midst of the present con-
fiict the French government made
a secret treaty with Russia
whereby the latter recognized
Frances right to the German ter
ritory north of Alsace-Lorraine
and west OF the Rhine. This
area includes the German dis.
tricts now occupied by American,
British and Belgian troops.
The treaty was negotiated while
the late car was in power. It
was made public by the bolshevlki
and later renowned by succeed.
ing French ministry. There
are indications that return to
this claim is now being urged by
certain French interests. II the
peace conference were to recog.
nize Frances right to the Rhine.
lands, France herself would I'm.
doubleday be prepared to put no
obstacles in the way of Italy's
desire TO dominate the eastern
shore of the Adriatic. The most
effective way to assist the French
and Italians who oDpose a trade
OF this sort, would be to throw
open to the world the delfbera.
tons of the peace conference
Democracy's greatest aid at Yer.
sailles viii be publicity.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
ROADS TO PROSPERITY
Are Being Planned At This Time In
Illinois.

are 6eIn9 FIanneo Az inns Time w
Illinois.
Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. 24.-lllinois is
going to kill two birds with one
stone" by taking care of its surplus
labor resulting from the wars end
and at the same time building a $780,
100000 system of hard roads.
State leaders foresaw that the end
of the war would create labor sur
plus. At the same time there was
an agitation on foot for statewide
system of hard roads.
The two propositions were combined
in hard road bill and passed by the
last general assembly. The PROPOSE
tfon was planned before the voters
at the November elections and was;
adopted with but little opposition.
II Is planned to construct approx
maely 1900 miles Of hard roads touch.
ing every county in the state.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
YANKs' WISHES LEARNED.
Those Anxious to Get Home Will Get
Preference.

Paris, Dec. 24.--In order to learn
what proportion of the American
army in France wishes to return home
Immediately, what wishes TO remain
in France for time, and what intends
to remain here indefinitely, the Amer
lean army authorities are now distrib-
uling circulars to the troops. Every
effort will be made as far as possible
to give preferential passage to those
soldiers eager to return home at
once.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
Only Two New c....

Only two new flu cases in the last
twenty-four hours, from noon Of ves.
terday to noon today The au situ
alton In general is doing finely ana
with a careful regard to the reenla.
IONS, y ~ hoped that there viii he
no serious results. The cases ,has
nov exist are all mild and In all re-.
specss. they are doing nicely. =
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
BOOZE IN COURT.
Substantial Evidence Assins John
Lancey Of Keosayqus.

Ottumwa, Dec 23.Deputy y. s.
Marshal Joe Beeman has brought an
auto load of booze TO ottumwa from
Keosauqua to be held as evidence in
federal court In the case against John
Lancey charged with transporting II
quor In the state. The charge was
flied in the Keokuk district Of the
court but was transferres.to ottumwa
for trial at the next term held here.
The booze consisted OF 200 pints OF
whiskey andtWo barrels Of beer, but
the latter having spoiled was do
I{koyed. -.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
Missing in Action.

'.s- Missing in Action. ..
Pvt. Alfred c. Nelson, Emmetsburg
Pvt. OTTO Ohrtmann, Pomeroy.
!, Pvt. Carl Folketds, Dumont.
Pvt. Ernest L.. Kent. Rose Hill.
Pvt. Otto e. Krekow. Sioux City.
Pvt. Clare S. Mahoney. Stanley.
Pvt: Harvey A. Mosserer, Sumner.
Pvt. Ingyal, Usage.
Pvt. Ray }. Hulett. EstheryilIe.
Pvt. Bernard Menke, Dyersyille.
Pvt. Thomas J. o'Brien, Emmets
burg.
Pvt. John X. Sondrol, Emmons.
Pvt. Elmer Z. Wise. Richards.
Pvt. AxeI G. Erikson, Shelter.
Pvt. Harm NJ. Baker. Wellsburg.
Pvt. John II. Reneker, Douds.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
PLAcARpING HOMES
OF Spanish Influenza Victims Stamped
Out Epidemic at EsthervilIe.

Estheryilic. Dec "a EstherWlle
claims that the rlacarding Of homes
OF Spanish Influenza victims did much
TO stamp out the epidemic or lessen
IL. The city council authorized the
health officers to placard all houses
in which influenza victims lived The
result was there was ~ y.@..as and
thus less charrr fcr the germs to
rae -, the systems Of
other persons.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
Wounded Severely.

. Wounded Severely.
Sergeant Edward H. Pirtzline, Van
Horne.
Pvt. Joseph L. Conrad, Creston.
Pvt. John Bower, Dubuque
Pvt. Leo NJ. Mcmillan, Cttumwa.
Pvt. George F.. SCHUYLER. Westbend.
Pvt. Earl H. Snyder, Usage.
Pvt. Lewis Wunchell, Wall Lake.
Pvt. Lee E. Pearls, Creston.
Pvt. Joseph F. Frycek, Scion.
Pvt. Albert J. Johnson, Des Moines.
Pvt. Leo L. Shafer, Eldora.
Pvt. James Hope, Abba.
Lieutenant Emmett p Mulholland,
Fl. Dodge.
Lieutenant Lester Roche, Dubuque.
Lieutenant Noryin Z. Smith, Kill
bourne.
Sergeant Weston W. BarkwcII,
Marion. rs
Corporal Roland Louis Tank, Ma.
son City.
Corporal Earl J. Lisle, Perry.
PVT. Clifford Z. Lander, StratfOrd.
Pvt. Arthur r. Sheppard. Ryan.
Pvt. Clifford II. Wexford, Keswick.
Pvt. William z. Unger, Dubuque.
Pvt. William G. Vickers, Bonaparte.
Pvt. Isaac Den Beste. Sioux Center.
Pvt. Emanuel Gabrielson, Story
City.
Wounded Degree Undetermined.
Corporal John r. Richmond
Cha rInetnn -.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
SpeciQl Clearance
Wool Dress Goods

Died Of AeropIane Accident.
Lieutenant Charles E. Anderson,
Bagley.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
One Week Vacation.

Schools were dismissed Friday eY.
ening for one week OF vacation on
account OF the Christmas holiday. One
week of the time lost during the "flur
quarantine will be made,up here. 1 r
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
Adopted by Party Vote.

Washington, d. e., Dec. 2f.-SGn9-
tor Kenyon Of Iowa, republican, lead
ing an attack on the finance commit.
tee in debate in the senate over the
war revenue bill, sharply criticised
the committee for striking out the
house provision imposing taxes on
luXuries. He declared that the dem
ocratic party had advocated such i'm
posts for 100 years, and added that he
could not understand why such ac-
ton was taken, especially when every
thing except the air was being taxed.
This section of the bill was estimated
TO raise about 1885, 100000 and was
the subject Of sharp controversy. 1t
imposed the 20 per cent rate on va
riety of articles above fixed prices.
The senate by a vote Of 35 to II
sustained the finance committee in
striking from the bill the 20 per cent
tax on mems and womens clothing
costing above specified accounts. This
was one of the so-called semi-luxury
taxes and Senator McCumber of North
Dakota led the fight against it.
The senate adopted the amendment
by Senator Trammell of Florida, dem
ocrat, providing for bonus of one
months pay to all officers and enlist
ed men honorabIy discharged from the
army, navy, and marine corps after
Nov. H.
An amendment to eliminate the 5
per cent tax on automobile trucks,
automobile wagon trailers and trac-
tors was adopted 33 to %.
Adoption OF this amendment leaves
the 5 per cent tax only on automobiles
and motorcycles.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
TAX ON LUXURIES REMOVED
BY Strict Party Vote the Democrats
in Senate Favor Possessions
of the Rich.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The ten bill
lion dollar revenue bill was today in
conference between both the House
and the Senate committee.
The measure is designed to lay six
billion dollars in 1919 and four billion
dollars in 1920 was passed by the
Senate last night after fifteen hour
debate.
Amendments include bone dry, a
five per cent tax on passenger auto
mobiles, and months pay to honor
ably discharged soldiers and sailors.
The Senate today started a series
Of three days sessions TO last until
after the holidays. ...
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
PVT.>.ERNEST KENT
Or ROSE HILL. IOWA
is LISTED OFFICIALLY AS MISS
ING IN ACTION.
70 IOWA BOYS ARE LISTED
On General Pershing's Overseas Army
Casualty List AS issued by the
War Department Today, Carry
ing 1854 Names.

washington. Dec. a. - General
Pershing's overseas casualty lists as
issued by the War Department today
carried a total of three thousand and
fifty-four names, and listed seventy
three Iowans.
The list included: Killed in action,
AS; died of wounds, 275; died Of &C.
cident and other causes, IS; died of
aeroplane accident, 9; died of disease
2s7: wounded severely, 1921; wound
ed degree undetermined, 107; missing
/. in action; 632. The Iowans were:
Killed in Action.
Pvt. Lyman ]. Kennedy. Grand
Rapids. 4
Pvt. Rex StFaIt, Rock Rapids.
81 Pvt. Clarepse -Voltz, Dubuque.
asststs LEON Y. 'Co1rbot, RIcevilIe.
= Pvt RUBY B. Harlan, Missouri Val
ley :!
Lieutenant Chester r.. Howard. Mt.
Vernon.
Sergeant Gilbert Woods. Des
Moipes.
corporal James p. Mccourt. Allan
tic.
Pvt Nels Thompson, Jewell
FIT Fred w. Smith. Alta.
pvt John O'keill. Clear Lake.
Pvt Guy r. Peters. Atlantic.
Died Of Wounds.
r I'VE VICAR G. Davidson. Brighton.
ri Elmer v. Nord. Red Oak.
corporal Lloyd II. Tussey. shannon
Gig
II Pvt Lorer w. Davis. Libertyyille.
PVT George +. Jones. Red Oak.
Pvt Herman thinner Boyden.
- Died Of Disease.
.Rffs John r. Sheldon. KeolSuk
sRyf.. Walter G. TJaden. Eagle Grove.
gyf. Ferdinand WIeke, HoIstein.
Pvt. William X. fiuesfrich. Carroll.
Y, pvt. Emil Jensen. Newell.
corporafsMike y xuihern. Sheldon.
.kPyt, Martin o. fy<fson. Dorchester.
papvt. Peter Pennine,, Buffalo City.
Pvt Byron w Spencer. Miles.
Pyk. Casper Thomte. TT. Dodge.
Pvt. Andrew Torscahl. Harley.
pisd 81 Accident and Other Causes.
RI Rd Apologize. Dss MQines.-
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-12-26
Clean Your Sidewalk.

Mayor J. G. Harold calls attention
to the prompt removal OF all snow
from the front of all stores and resi-
dence property This must be done
by the occupants or by the owners. IL
this work is not promptly done, 1t
will be remcrr'. ~ citv and the
coc'g .r.yA. ~ 3r1perty.
DO not lal pr delay'to do your part,
New Britain herald., 1918-05-21
SIDE TALKS
Confusion Paralysis.
DY nUE4 CAMERON

tendency, and this was the first time l ever tried the other way
 But not the last
New Britain herald., 1918-05-21

Did you ever have so much to do, so many things that demanded your attention all at once, that when you contemplated them you felt abso lutely paralyzed?
 In the middle of the houseclean- ing season, this spring, I was at tackled with that species of paralysis. The house was in unutterable confu sion. A paper hanger had promised to come. permitted me to make all preparations, and then telephoned me the night before that he would not be able to come for two days: the rug cleaner had not kept his promise to send back the dining room rugs in a week, so the dining room was in that half-baked condition attendant or an absent rug; we had started to clean the pantry, the day before, and really ought to finish it that day
 Seven Things I Ought to Do First
 There were, at a conservative es- innate, at least seven things I really ought to do first, and every time I made a move towards one of them I felt as if the other six fell upon me and pinioned my arms.
 Finally, something in m brain
 Finally, something in my brain I sat down on a chair and gazed blankly at the scene of devastation about me.
 l gazed at it for five minutes and then l did queer thing for para lyzed person:
 ] ran away.
 How l Cut the Knot.
 l simply solved the problem of which of the seven things to do first, by doing none of them
 l had long had it in mind to make visit to a friend who always rests and refreshes me. But l hadn't felt l had the time. Today, I made up my mind to make the time.
 Yes, the confusion was still there when l came home. I had to face the same problems the next day. But it was a different person who faced them. The paralysis had gone. In- stead of sitting down in a chair and gazing at the tangle. I took hold of one end of it and began to untangle it.
 l think there are a great many women who can never bring them selves to try to cure this sort of par aiysis that way.
 They Suffer to No Purpose
 They simply drag themselves about all day and get a few things done, and then face the next day in the same futile state of mind They think it's cowardly to run away, and with everything to do they think they can't possibly spare the time. And in the end they don't get any further, if as far. as if they had run away. Besides which, they undergo all the misery of mind inevitably involved.
 How do I know?
 Because. my friend, that is my own
New Britain herald., 1918-05-21

but only because the girls are SO good. Had there been a feature act of any less quality this act would be the leader.
 The man of the pair is com ed1an of more than average ability. He initiates one of those "anXious to entertain misses as she would play the piano. and gets off fine. He can sing, as can his teammate, and is there with the repartee. Opening the bill is Chief Tendehoa, as good a singer as he is an acrobat He has wonderful muscular development but that does not prevent him from also possessing a pleasing singing voice. Summing up, the vaudeville bill is excellent all the way through.
 Then in the picture line, the trend of quality continues. George Beban ir Jules of the Strong Heart" Char lie Chaplin in his new scream, "A Dogs Life" Benjamin Chapin in "A Son of Democracy" the third of the series, and other pictures are offered. The very titles of these pictures and mention of the names of the stars is enough to let the picture fans know what to expect in the quality line.
 Today is the last time to see Chap lin in this new picture.
New Britain herald., 1918-05-21
DANCING NUMBER
 FEATURE AT LYCEUM

The songs and dances of five coun- tries are presented in fifteen minutes with a trip to the Land Of Syncopa- ton added. and an imaginary visit tc the land of the Indian, all on one bill is what the Lyceum theater is serving up to it's patrons in the vau- oeville line today and tomorrow Taking the bill as presented Monday to two big audiences at the afternoon and evening shows it must be ad- mitted that it is the best balanced and one of the most interesting the theater has had since it went into vaudeville.
 The Renee Sisters, four demure 1raidens, top the vaudeville bill with their act, Through Five Countries in Fifteen Minutes and certainly de- serve the leading spot. Their offer ing is decidedly clever and found the audiences in a taking manner It went over big at both shows. Francis and De Mar in a singing, talking and instrumental act have second place,
New Britain herald., 1918-05-21
A Battle of Wits With Otto.

The sound of footsteps on the stairs-stealthy, furtive, even though there was no danger of their being overheard-warned me that I must resume my stertorous breathing and prepare to face Ottos critical inspec- tion of the bonds and gag Mme. Hofer had put upon me.
 It was a comparatively easy task for me now, for I was no longer hope less, sick with terror, as l had been when I was carried upstairs and dumped into this room to wait for the arrival of the man With the scared hand.
 My heart was warm with gratitude tp that strange woman, Mme. Hofer, who had arranged my bonds so that Igcould easily unite them, and had put the tiny pistol inside my coat. True. she had not known I was conscious while she was thus making it possible for me to escape the horrible fate awaiting me, but she had counted on nay having shrewdness enough to dis cnver the looseness of the knots when
New Britain herald., 1918-05-21
News For Thedter90erS and Women RedderS--
REVELATIONS OF A WIFI:
By ADELE GARRISON

I should awaken from the drugged stupor in which they supposed mo to be lying.
 Otto InspcctS the Bonds.
 Every nerve was vibrant with the determination neither to fail her nor myself--I guessed what the discovery of her laXness would mean to her and I settled a trihe deeper into the couch, as a drugged person naturally would, and began again the heavy brea thing which had deceived the conspirators before
 Otto strode into the room and over to the couch, Mme, Hofer's lighter footsteps following his.
 "I wanted you to see for yourself. she said, her voice expressing nothing but meek submission, but I had 1 sudden psychic vision of the malicious mischief dancing underneath. 1T have tied her up the best I knew how, but. of course, you are wiser than I about those things, and I wanted you to look at her"
 He put out huge hand and, lifting my hands bound together, dropped them again carelessly.
 You have done very we'll" he said indifferently, too indifferently. l said to myself with little contract ction at my heart. Then. still with an elab orately careless air, said: You are going soon, are you not?"
 Madame Is Determined.
 'Yes. as soon as I put a few things together. We are all going except Ernest and-'
 Me- the giant finished for her succinctly. 'T am to wait with Err
 t,l- f1n J.nI to this room while we are here, then you won't need to have it on your mind any more.'
 heard Mme. Hofers quickly smothered little gasp of dismay.
 "ISut I was to give it to Ernest
 And can I not give it to Ernest just as well? What is the matter with you, Sophie?"
 His voice held menacing suspicion as he turned on her
 There Is nothing the matter with me-" she hared, "except that I will not have this murder you are plan ning-oh, yes, you cant deceive me, Otto, you are planning to put her out of the way in spite of what Ernest said. And, while I don't care a pfen nig what happens to the little pig, yet l d5 care what happens to my own K. this place at least "A hours before you kill anybody. Then I'll be out of it''
 I heard Otto take a step toward her and then the sound of quick, running footsteps.
 T am not afraid of you" she shrilled from the doorway. And if you don't want me to leave this room unlocked you go downstairs first. l am going to give this key. to Ernest myself, Oh, Ernest" she called loud ly, as if she had just caught sight of the ferret-fa ced youth.
 Whether her call was a. ruse or not I didn't know, and I am sure Otto shared my uncertainty. But it made him obey her, and I heard him swear ing sullen1y as he made his way to the door and down the stairs past her.
 Then Mne Hofer hurried noiseless- ly to my side, thrust something cold and hard down my neck and went out of the room, again locking tho door behind her.
 "It is a good thing for me this lock is an ordinary one" she soliloquized. And it Is a, perfectly natural thing for a service woman to have a skele- ton key. And--if l die, I die. That is all
New Britain herald., 1918-05-21
AID THE KIDNEYS
] Do Not Endanger Idfe When a Ne Britain Citizen Shows You the Way to Avoid It.

Why will people continue to suffy the agonies of kidney complail backache, bladder disorders, lan] ness, headaches. languor, why alld themselves to aecome chronic Il valids, when O tested remedy is q fered them?
 Doan's Kidney Pills have been us( in kidney trouble over 50 years, hal been tested In thousands of casd
 If you have any, even one, of t1 symptoms of kidney diseases, a} now. Dropsy or Br1ght's disease md set in and make neglect dangeroI Read this New Britain woma9s tel timony:
 Mrs. J. A. McGreil, 423 Chure street, says: 1T have used Doan Kidney Pills off and on for qui1 awhile whenever my back has achs or has felt weak. Mornings my bac sometimes feels lame and stiff an when I stoop the pain catches m Doan's Kidney Pills have never faile to relieve me of that trouble"
 soc, at all dealers. Foster Milbur Co, Mfgrs., Buffalo, N. r.
New Britain herald., 1918-05-21
PADS AND FASHIONS HOUSEHOLD NOTES

The very chic sports girl is dressed entirely in white.
 Foulards are much liked for the elaborate summer dresses.
 It is a. pretty idea to weight sash ends with motifs in gold.
 Georgette crepe continues to be as great a. favorite as serge.
 Jersey and Nelveteen sleeveless jackets are both very smart.
 Collar and cuff sets for very young girls resemble those for women.'
 Voile and gingham frocks have wide sashes of self-material lined with organdie.
 Sleeveless jackets have full gath cred capes and are often made of shantung.
New Britain herald., 1918-05-21

Spinach water can be used as a soup foundation,
 Eggs when scrambled should be stirred constantly.
 Fat should always be very hot before food to be fried is dropped into it.
 If desired any meat casserole can be thickened by macaroni, rice or barley.
 The work of whipping cream is lessened by half if the cream is first chilled.
 It is hardly possible to have too much spinach on the table in spring weather.
 To smooth an iron plunge it while very hot into cold water with little soap in it.
New Britain herald., 1918-05-21
| His
Doors

Harry Alex, one of the best kno and most reliable Furniture Men the city closed his doors today. 1T W. W. Johnson Co. (Merclland Brokers) Of Manchester, N. H., are possession of the business. A mefnt of this firm is in charge and states u the entire Alex stock will be closed { through a big sale and that full ps ticulars will be announced later. afternoon refused to make any sta ment for publication.