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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-12
ADAMS LEADS
in G.O.P.RACE
ioWAN's SUPPORTERS CLAIM
MAJORITY OF VOTES FOR
GUARDIANSHIP.

st. Louis, Mo-, Feb. 11.-Members
Of the republican national committee,
which will meet here tomorrow, con-
tinued to arrive today.
Members of the committee met this
morning with George w. Perkins Of
New York, Everett Colby Of Now
Jersey and Harold Ickes of Chicago,
progressive members of the advisory
committee members but by the many
presidential campaign.
The conference this morning was
informal, being attended not only by
committee memebrs but by the many
political leaders who came to ST.
Louis for the meeting of the national
committee.
ADAMS IN LEAD
The forces of John T. Adams of
Iowa, the vice chairman, reiterated
claims of 80 votes pledged for him as
chairman out of possible So. Some
leaders among those not pledged pre-
dicted that the Hays contingent would
have to get something on" Mr..
Adams by midnight or his election
would be certain. VIII H. Hays Is
committeeman from Indiana.
There was rather active circulation
of allegations that Adams opposed
woman suffrage and that he was pro-
nounced pro-German before America
declared war.
FOR REPUBLICAN CONGRESS
Among this mornings arrivals were
United States Senator Calder of New
York who carried the proxy of Herbert
Parsons. committeeman from that
state; Frank H. Hitchcock, former
chairman Of the national committee,
and T. Coleman Du Pont, committee
man from Delaware.
II believe the president should be
supported in bringing the war to
successful conclusion said Mr.. Du
Pont, "but believe also republican
majority in congress would provide
the best means of helping him to win
He said prohibition Is not an issue "but
certainty"
An authoritative statement on be.
half of Mr.. Adams today claimed "a
votes pledged for him for national
chairman out of total of 48 which
is expected to be cast at the meeting.
In case of real fight 1t was stated
from the same authority, Adams could
get 40.
STANDS BY PLATFORM
AS to charges of pro-Germanism
against him Mr.. Adams said:
"The republican platform Of 1916
absolutely represents my sentiments
and I have nothing to add to it.
have never taken position on the
suffrage question and have nothing to
say on it now"
The conference this morning was
extremely informal and took no action.
1t will be resumed late this afternoon.
The executive committee today took
up the contest from Tennessee be.
tween Jesse M. Littleton and James
G.. Gore.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-08
SAMMIES MARCHING
THEY WHISTLE ON THEIR WAY
MANY BOUQUETS.

With the American Army in
France, April S.-One of the units
which will go to Picardy came to a
temporary halt yesterday to com
plete preparations for battle. New
equipment was issued to the men
and their rifles, guns and machine
guns were put in first class condi-
ton. 1t was made sure that every
weapon was ready for instantaneous
work.
Many OF the men took the oppor-
tunity to write home. for il probably
will be the last real chance they Will
have to do so for some time. Many
OF the men marched yesterday
through miles of tree lined roads
which were just family green with
newly budding spring Leaves. Won
en- and children distributed flowers
to the singing and whlstling march
ers nj many points. The Americans
stuck the bouquets in the muzzles OF
their rifles or In their hats.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-08
TILL The HUNS WIN
Man AND KEEP THEM As
WAR TROPHIES.

sulphur. Okla, April S.-Because
the Rev. III. G. Capers. ~ years old.
Is alleged to have declared recently
In Murray county that he would nev-
er have his hair cut until Germany
emerged victorious from the war, so
young men of this vicinity. awaiting
draft call. invaded Capers' room In a
local hotel. while he was asleep,
armed with shears and a razor. and
shaved his head clean. His iron
gray locks were distributed among
the party as trophies OF war.
The Minister was forced to kiss
the flag. pledge allegiance to the
United States. promise not TO speak
seditiously again and shown the
shortest route out OF town.
Capers was tried In United States
district court here several weeks ago
on = charge of obstructing the oper-
alton OF the selective service law.
The jury was unable to reach a ver-
dict and Capers is now out on bail
awaiting another trial at Tulsa,
April 10.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-08
SMUT SURVEY
EST LOSSES ARE MADE TO
GRAIN.

Brookings, April S.-A smut sur
vey will be made in South Dakota
this summer to determine where the
greatest losses in grain are. The
survey will be made by the United
States department of agriculture
working co~poreatively through the
State college extension division, ag-
ronomy department. with c. s. Red
dy in charge.
Grain specialists assert that smut
attacks oats. barley. rye, sorghum
and millets as well as wheat. and
that the formaldehyde treatment is
effective for all. Farmers have quite
generally treated their wheat seed.
II is a patriotic duty to treat the 9TH
er small grains as we'll. Directions
may be secured from county agents
or the agronomy department. State
college. Bookings.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-08
CALLED HIGHER
TWO SOUTH DAKOTA YOUNG
MEN PROMOTED.

Mitchell. April S.-Ray X. Bran
son q well known banker and all
around athlete. who has been sta
toned at the United States school of
technology and aeronautics at Allan
Ia. Ca. has been commissioned a
lieutenant in the aviation service
Lieut.. Rranson's brother, Capt. Har-
~ Branson. left here last September
In command of Troop f. First South
Dakota cavalry.
Mobridge. April S.--Roy Doud. a
popular member of the Thirteenth
Railway Engineers, who has beer in
France for some time with his COM
rades. has been granted a commits
sion as lieutenant. Since Joining the
Lucky Thirteenth" his advance
ment has been rapid. In less than a
month after enlisting he was elevat-
ed to the rank of sergeant, and only
q short time later was promoted to
the rank OF master engineer and as
signed TO the headquarters company.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-08
NOTICE. TO CLEAN UP.

II IL time to clean up your prem.
ises. remove all dead leaves. straw,
hay. manure. house bankings, In fact
all fnflammable rubbish must be
either burned up or removed at once,
also ashes. tin cans, etc.-A. f. Full
Or, Fire Warden.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1918-04-08
0v9 1IU ou1-xx n wo1rH

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut u this slip,
sucloes With five cents to Foley & Co.
1t3S Sheffield Ave. Chicago. Ill. writ
Ing you name and address clearly. You
containing Foley's Honey and Tar Com
pound. Tor coughs. colds n Group. Fo-
ley x11ney PILLS and Foley Cathartic
Taeests. Sold everywhere.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

chester, this week. Mrs. Hiner
Thomas, who had been with her
brother, DIR. w. +. Carter and
family, left Tuesday for Wilmore
to spend a few days with relatives
there. Mrs. W. f. Carter &C
companied her.
L. b. Newland, and son Edgar
Dunn, are working at Benham,
Harlan county Jacob Elder, and
son, Leslie. are in Louisville this
week ID. r Belcher is moving his
family to Flat Lick, Knox county
to make his hom LES. Albright
was here the first Of the week on
business. MIR and Mrs. Bronston
Elder, were here Thursday the
guests OF her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J.R Cass Chester Howard,
of Camp Shelby, Miss, is at home
| this week with his mother, and
Arthur Dodd, of Camp Taylor
KY, is with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. RIG Dood, at Ottawa.-H.C
Jones sold his personal property
Wednesday and will soon move his
family to the west H II. Young,
OF Mt. Vernon. will offer for public
sale the J. &. Wood, ard property
Saturday. He proposes to divide
it into several lots, offer them
separately and then as whole
This is very desirable property
and will doubtlessly bring good
prices.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22
w | T H E R S

G. e. Mullins has been sick for
the past two weeks. Hisson
Ben has been on the road for
him since he has been sick
}. II. Roberts was in Lexington
Tuesday aud Wednesday buying
goods. Mrs. J. M. Roberts, Of
Cooksburg, was the guest Of
Mrs. J. II. Roberts Monday
There was Sunday school or
gained at Red Hill Sunday
Mrs. Vim. Carpenter is said to
be very sick. - Misses Minnie
and Ola Durham we're the guests
of Miss Bitha Daugherty, Satur-
day and Sunday. - Mrs. VIM.
Cottepgim, of Livingston, was
with her sister, Mrs. Lewis
Bonds who is very sick, Satur-
day and Sunday Jones Allen
has returned to Boston Station
after a few days visit with home
folks. -Mrs. Ben Mullins was
the guest of Mrs. Sarah A. Null
Inns Sunday. Mrs. Louisa Allen
is with Mrs. VIM. Carpenter this
week. -Thece has been very lit
tie gardening done in this part
}. H. Roberts was 10 Livingston
Monday on business. - MN.
Black and little son, are visiting
relatives in Laurel this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Barnett
spent Saturday and Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Nose Mullins at
se.-Mr. Art Mcdaniel is
at Berea for u few days with
his father, Alex Mcdaniel.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22
FORGOT WHAT HE NEEDED

From the Republican. Mt. Gil
lad. Ohio: The editor had an in
teresting experience some time
ago, when a young gentleman
came to his Office and asked for
a copy of the Morrow County
Republican. He scrutinized 1t
carefully when copy was hand
ed him, and then said: Now I
know" "What is it you are
looking for" We inquired. my
wife sent me after a bottle of
Cham bellain's Cough Remedy,
ard | forgot the name. l went
to several stores and the clerks
named over everything in the
line on the shelf except Cham
berlaln's. III try again, and I'll
never go home without Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy" The
Republican would suggest to the
proprietors of stores, that they
post their clerks. and never let
them substitutes. Customers
lose faith in stores where substi-
tuting is permitted. to say moth.
ing of the inju stice to makers of
good goods and the Disappointment
Of customers.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

With our road grading not
yet completed thru the county
and but a few miles macidam-
lied, land values have increased
from one fourth to one third 4.
what will be the limit when the
roads are completed! This pre-
diction W, 5 made FIVE years ago
by the Boone Way Man when he
said land values would double in
less than three years after the
roads are finished. AT the pres
ent rate OF increase that doubled
point will be reached even before
the completion of the highways.
A good number of farm buyers
have come and are coming in
from other counties and invest
ing every day.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

AUTOMOBILE FOR MARET.-
Friends of Col. Jim Maret, of
Mt. Vernon, are getting up funds
with which to purchase him an
automobile. He is Kentucky's
gfealest t6su a6SUcase an6 aass
practically devoted all his time
and what money he could earn
in promoting the famous Boone
Way. Now his friends are de.
termlned that he shall not walk
and therefore are making uI
funds to buy him an auto so that
ne can travel the Boone Way
Dauville Advocate.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

Mis-. Annie Shumate died at her
late home, rear here, Sunday
afternoon, after a few days III
NESS. Her remains were laid to
r, st at Maretburg, Tuesday after
noon. after services By Ed L. n
Bowling. Much sympathy is be-
ing expressed for the bereaved
ones M,and Mrs IT, b Cass are
Rejoicing over the arrival of their
first born, u twelve and half
pound girl baby. - Mrs. l. B. Hill.
ton, I'D little son, James Butner,
were with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs J K Cass, last Sunday Mrs.
v I'll Fish and Mrs.E. >. Albright,
of Mt Vernon, we're here Monday
shopping. -- Prof. Pilsenton re
ceived Carnegie medal the first
Of the week for saving the life OF
little Vivian Albright in 1916
Mr.. Philemon also gets thops
and dollars, but we believe he is
proudcr of the medal than of the
Thousand. WIN. Brummett sold q
house and lot near The old fan
ground to Kirt Kidwell the first
of the week for $3oo.-R. J. ClarS
sold a small farm recently bought
from Emmitt Maddox TO {. W.
Holcomb, of Laurel, for three
hundred dollars.
w. J Mcqueen, who bought
the II. {. Jones farm adjoining
the farm of the late j. II. Tate in
the Hiatt section a few days ago
sold it this week to j. ID. Lucas,
of Madison county, forS345o. 90
A few months ago this farm was
purchased by Earl Phillips for
$4,000. Mr.. Phillips sold 1t to II.
c. Jones for $4,000, Mr. Jones
sold it to w. J. Mcqueen for
$4,000, and Mr.. Mcqueen sold it
before he had time to move to it,
and we understand Mr. Lucas
refused four thousand dollars for
it "Wednesday of this week. Mr.
Mcqueen is now located in this
city and is on the lookout for a
farm and will go to Laurel county
in a few days 10 see if land is too
high there to buy, but unless he
goes right away and the land
...aETaaaS...aaSsS q, .cs,id1y IS tbe
farm just mentioned 1t will be
high enough by the time he finds
a suitable location w. G. Hop
kind, who sold his farm to J. j.
Belcher last week, held a sale Of
his personal effects on Copper
Creek Tuesday, and is ready to
take his leave for Harlan county
Mr.. Hopkins is a splendid citi-
zen and we regret to see him
leave U.S. Larkin J. Vanhook
died at his late home Wednesday
night, and his remains will be
buried at Goshen, Lincoln coun-
ty, to day. He was a soldier in
the Civil war and a good citizen
Besides his widow he leaves FIVE
children as follows: L N. Van.
hook, Of this place; James and
George VanhoOk. and Mrs Dave
Anderson, of Lincoln county; and
Mrs. Cfas. Scott, of Garrard
county; and a brother. j. N.Van-
hooS. of Maretburg.-Mrs. J. M.
Owens, and daughter, Miss Mar.
gle. are visiting her daughters.
Mrs G. F.. Sutton. of Lexington,
and Mrs. Walter Smith. of Win.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

WHALE meat is being sold in
city market at about half the
cost of beef. A whale ordinarily
furnishes $4,000 pounds of beef to
the carcass, equal to that of from
twenty to twenty five fine cattle.
1t is said a whale Is not a fish.
Now if these animals could be
driven overland and up into the
mountains. porkless days could
be run a week at a stretch.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22
B R CD II E A D

ISUPT. w. +. SHERIDAN, civil
~ Engineer f. G. Hanley, Supt,
of Building, } e. Rawlinson and
Road Master J D. Hayden, were
here one day this weeS in Supt
Sheridan's private car on business
concerning the R. X. Co 1t is
predicted that the II. r. Co. will
spend quite a sum of money here
on section houses, water supply
and other improvements this sum
mer. -Orrin Walliu was in Louis.
vile one day this week taking the
examination required of opera.
tors, and is now holding down
third trick here. Mr.. HutchesOn
having gone back to the Nam
line. Mr.. Wallin is already good
rail road man having taken les
sons under ]. R. Cass one of the
best men in the l. & N. service. -
Mrs. II. L. Tharp was here from
Junction City during the week the
guest of her sister, Mrs. J.R. Cass.
-J.R. Richie. of Fisty, KY, is here
this week with his son, Prof. VIM
Richie. j l.. Pilkenton was in Mt
Vernon last Friday between trains.
Leonard Shelton was here a few
days last week from Camp Sheri-
dan. Little Curtis Robins, son of
Roy Robins, of Merkel, Texas,
died at the home of his grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs BIC Ander
son, of Garrard. last Fridt y night
and his remains were buried at
Goshen, Lincoln county. Sunday
noon. The little fellow had been
afflicted most all his life with
spinal trouble, with resulting
tuberculosis. For the last sew
erai weeks he was forced to sleep
on his knees in a rocking chair.
being unable to lie down at all
He leaves little brother and many
relatives here, besides his father
e r. Gentry made fine talk at
the Baptist church last Saturday
night before his final leave for
New York, The house was tilted
with enthusiastic friends, who
hope for Ed a successful journey.
JIM. Robson, of Barbourvllle, a
candidate for the nomination of
congress in this district, made one
of the very best speeches ever
delivered in this town, Thursday
night of last week to a house of
more than a hundred republicans
Walter Robins was at home
from Harlan county from Satur-
day until Wednesday,. r. II.
Hicks returned to Harlan last
week after spending several days
here with home folks. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Roberts We're the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Hay es at Gum
Sulphur, Sunday. - Mr.. and Mrs.
VIII Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. John
Robins and daughter, Mildred,
and w ], Owens attended the fun
eral of Curtis Robins at Goshen,
Sunday. II Miss Clyde Watson and
Austin Durham were down from
Mt Vernon and spent from Friday
until Sunday with relatives here.
The revival at the Christian
church 'bcsssr Yifusses-y- -s+Isss--
Ed wv. Masters, of Corbin, is do.
ing the preaching Everybody is
TO attend these services. Il
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

If one fourth of the increase
in land valuations along Boone
Way, in four of the south east
ern counties of Kentucky, on az.
count of that highway being
built thru its territory, was In.
vested in automobiles it would
purchase 800 or more which il
formed into a motorcade would
reach distance of two and a
half miles and if the Ford ma.
chimes was taken it will fill the
road from Mt. Vernon to Brod
head a distance of six miles, with
seven fivers left over or enough
for boys to play games Of mar.
bles with, putting five in the
ring" and using two for "taws.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

THE threatened great drive by
the Huns against the Allies on
the western front appears to
have been more of a big bluff
than any thing else. 1t appears
that the Kaiser has gathered a
big force but is fearful of max
ing his big drive" and is wait
ing for the attack to be precipi.
tated by the Allies. He, as usual.
has been lying when attempting
to belittle the American forces
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

THERE are many POSITIONS open
for competent young men in Y.
NJ. G. A. work, army work, cler.
ical positions etc, etc. Many are
called but few are chosen" see ms
to be about the condition of
things in some dep artnerts So
many young fellows fail to take
advantage of their opportunities
to learn and tit themselves to
take advantages arising as time
passes
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22
Now comes forward the Burea

Now comes forward the Bureau
of Fisheries pronouncing edible
such sea dwellers as porpoise.
whale, small species of shark,
mussells and in addition a long
string of names new to most of
of denizens of sea, air and land
1t would appear that few should
get hungry if they take Uncle
Sans advice 1t might be a good
idea to "ketch more of these ami.
mails"
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

MANY Central aud ether Ken.
lucky counties are Handicapped
in the way of shortage in lator
Between the coal mines of east
ern Kentucky and the higi
prices paid for labor by the nun
erous war munitiun works
north Of the Ohio river, hun
dreds of men have been induced
to leave Kentucky fields, tho q
good mber have returned ye'
q shortage of help exists.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

The Legislature has enacted a
aw providing for the payment Of
men summoned for jury service
whether they serve or not, at
least for one day.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

w. +. d. Stokes, the man who
built more than thousand houses
in New York, owner of the An
sonia Hotel in that city, and pro.
prietor of Patchen Wilkes Stock
Farm, near Lexington. advises
his friend, the Boone Way Man, as
follows: "When Daniel Boone and
Kinsman, Henry Miller, owned a
large mill near Po'at Pleasant,
Virginia, I794-r7q7, they also had
a small foundry at which, among
other things was made a special
kind of heating stove. The stoves
were made several inches in
thickness and when heated would
.9nse-teeaeAa
one of these stoves in existence
and l am going to make efforts to
secure it and have it placed on
Boone Way, so people can see it. "
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

IN the American army in one
eantonement there are 1900 for
eign born soldiers, representing
46 natiolalilies.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22
New York,
March 20, 1913.


J. W. Brown,
H. T Young,
L. w. Bethurum.
Mt. Vernon, Ky.
l.. r. Gentry has been APP.
pointed for Y. M. c. A. work in
France. To meet Government
requirements send US night let.
ter, stating how long you have
known him, his attitude regard
ing Socialism and paci6sm, and
loyalty of himself, relatives and
associates. Rush confirmation
by'letter.
Oscar M. Miller,
War Personnel Force,
t24 East as ST., New York, N. Y.
March 81, 1918.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22
War Personnel Force,

LA East 2Sth st New York. NY,
Brown and Bethurum known
z. IL. Gentry all his life-Young
known him three years. He has
no liberation for socialism or
paciism. Loyalty of himself,
relatives and associates above
question. Country and Y. M. c..
A. to be congratulated on obtain
ing services of such a noble man
and patriot.
L. w. Bethurum.
J. W. Brown,
n. r. YOuno.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

CANNED Gray fish is being ex-
tensiv.ly introduced at cost of
about half half that of salmon.
Grocers should secure supplies
for their customers.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

THE highest elevation reached
by man into the atmosphere is
six and q half miles.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

A splendid letter from Lieuten.
ant ORR George Firth, was re-
cieved this week and will appear
in our next Issue.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22
THE Louisville Herald advises

THR Louisville Herald advises
the Signal that it's city has an
uglier man than our Brodhead
champion homely speciman. A
number of Rockcastle citizens
claims to be from the "show me"
state beyond the Mississippi
Now let the Herald man bring
out his exhibit or kindly desist
in our Brodhead friend such
needless scares hereafter.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22
Carefully Treat
Children's Colds

Neglect Of children's colds often lays the
foundation of serious lung trouble. On
the other hand, it is harmful to continu-
ally dose delicate little stomachs with in
ternal medicines or to keep the children
always indoors.
Plenty of fresh air in the bedroom and
good application of Vick's "Vap- o Rub"
Salve over the throat and chest at the first
sign of trouble, will keep the little chaps
free from colds without injuring their d.
gestiOns. Csc, SOC, or $l.00.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22

nounce the reports OF extreme
lawless acts and claim they are
greatly exaggerated and that
troops are not needed. An oil
man arriving here from the IT.
vine field in early part of the
week claims that conditions are
bad up there.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1918-03-22
To prevent the spread of law.

To prevent the spread OF law
Iessness in Lee county where
troubles have broken out in the
region between adverse claimants
TO land and leases, Governor
Stanley requested that US troops
be sent there; the state militia
having all been mustered into the
National army the state is with
out military organization, tho
there is a bill now pending before
the Legislature for the creation
of home guards or organization
for military protection for use
when needed. The Federal re-
ply to the Governors application
was to the effect that until con-
ditions reached certain stage
and we're beyond the control of
local and state authorities no
Federal soldiers could be legally
sent to the affected district in
question.