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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-06-20

Are you grateful that 100000
of our boys, enlisted in our Army
and Navy, are giving us security
at home? If you are, turn your
gratitude into War Savings
Stamps.
It is cheaper to spend a lot of
money to win the war than not to
win it.
Lend your money, as freely as
our boys are giving themselves. ,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1918-06-20
sa.loon LANDS Near Mo. Valley

A free balloon flight was made
this afternoon from Fit. Omaha,
with Col. Jacob Wuest, Major
Percy Van Nostrand, Capt. Frank
Goorale and Lieut.. Sumner and
Emerson as passengers. The wind
north of west and carried the
over within short dis
lance of Nicola when the wind
changed and brought them to
within one half mile of this city,
where it safely landed on the road
southwest Of the round house,
making triangular flight from
Fl. Omaha. This was indeed a
very good tryout as to time, it
only taking one hour and thirty
four minutes to make the flight.
During the journey they reached
an altitude of 1000 IT.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
SOLAR PLExUS SELDOM USED
Few Boxers of Present Day Resort to
Punch Made Famous by Late
Bob Fitzsimmons.

An Old-timer enjoying ringside
seat at one of the boxing shows that
took place a short time ago was
heard to remark: ~ wonder how it
is that the present-day boxers so rare
ly make use of the solar pleXus punch?
! can remember several years ago that
this blow was often employed to bring
about a decisive victory"
The Old-timer was right. Few box
ers nowadays strive for victory by
scoring Il blow to the body. Like every
other profession or sport that prog
resses. the boxing game has also prog
ressed. The boxer Of today knows that
he can get quicker results by landing a
solid punch on his opponents jaw. Be-
sides, he does not have to fear getting
himself into a "iab" with the depart
ment OF public safety, as it rarely
happens that serious injury results
from n wallop on the jaw, while on
the other hand punch to the solar
plexus hurts, and hurts deep.
The quick, decisive boxer is the fell
low who today invariably stops his ad-
versaries with wallOps to the jaw, such
as Johnny Kilbane and Benny Leon
ard.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
WM \ ~ ington, &c. BooEs free High
MH AuV ~ est references. Bestresul1.
TRIAL TRIP BY MOONLIGHT
Engineer Wanted Secrets of Locomo-
tive Kept, and He Didn't Know
How to Run 1t.

An interesting incident of the first
Canadian railway, which ran from La
prairie on the st. Lawrence river to St.
Johns on the Richelieu, under the name
OF the Champlain & st. Lawrence rail-
way, is related in PrOut'S Railways of
Canada.
The first locomotive used on the line
lceme from Europe, accompanied by an
engineer, who, for some unexplained
reason, had it Gagged and secreted frorh
public view. The trial trip was made
by moonlight in the presence of few
interested persons, and it is not de-
scribed as Il success. Later, the inn
ported engineer made several attempts
to set the kitten-for such was the
nickname applied to this pioneer loco
motive-in motion toward st. Johns.
but in vain; the engine proved refrac-
tory, and horses were temporarily sub
Stituted for il.
Meanwhile, the railway officials call
ed in a practical engineer from the
United States, who announced that the
engine, which was thought to be hope
lessly unmanageable. was in good or.
der and required only plenty of wood
and water. His opinion proved cor
rect, for after little practice the en-
CINE attained the extraordinary speed
of 20 miles an hOur.-Youth'S Com
paniOn.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
RETURN OF GOLF AND TENNIS
Championships Discontinued in 1917
on Account of War May Be Re-
sumed This Year.

Look out for golf and tennis cham
pionships next year. That's the word
which comes from men close in touch
with the national associations and it
may be regarded as final.
Championships were discontinued
for patriotic reasons, but as the sea-
son wore on in 1917 it was realized
that the matter had been a little too
wildly drawn and that the holding
Of championship matches would not
be unpatriotic, even though some Of
the best contestants in both sports
would be unable to compete on account
Of military duties.
The first definite action may be eX-
pected when the Southern Golf assO-
citation meets within Il short time. It
is expected that this association will
plan for the 1913 season on an ante
war basis. If this is done, it is
quite likely the other associations will
fall into line.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
DURACK TO VISIT AMERICA
Negotiations Have Been Concluded for
Visit Of Australian Swimmer to
This Country.

William Unmack of San Francisco,
formerly an official Of the Pacific A.
A. u, authorizes the statement that
negotiations have been concluded for
the visit to this country of Miss Fan
ME Durack, the famous Australian
swimmer, who holds nearly all the
worlds records for women. 1t is quite
surprising news, for only few weeks
ago cables from Sydney, New South
Wales, announced the departure Of
Miss Durack for somewhere at the
front" as a Red Cross nurse. Unmack,
however, Is positive in his statement
He asserts that the Australian mer-
maid will land in California about
June II, and that he has already book
ed her for several meets on the coast.
He is now endeavoring to secure dates
for her in the middle West and East,
so that she may tour the United States
and try conclusions with the fair cham
piOns Of all districts.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
JOHNNY M'TAGGART
MADE GOOD QUICKLY
Jumped From Messenger TO Great
Jockey in Short Order.
Famous Little Rider Cult Delivering
Messages to Mount Horse When
older Brother Was lneapacl-
tated-Won His Race.

Little Johnny McTaggart, consid-
cred by many followers of racing the
best jockey since the great Tod Sloan
quit riding the gallopers, began his
struggle in the big worl-a-day world
as messenger boy.
Johnny was born on Manhattan IL.
land and from an humble beginning
as an A. d. n. Mercury he drifted In
to the racing game, where In four
years time he has worked his way in
to the Jockey major league. Johnny,
OF course, got his inspiration to be-
come n jockey from his brother. Tom,
and although Tommy Is great jock,
his younger brother has passed him
in the matter of riding winners.
The old saw about good horses max
ing good jockeys may be all right, but
according to Johnny McTaggars, the
good Jockeys can ride poor horses to
victory, as he has done so many
times.
Riding under the colors of Il. T..
Wilson, and plotting such horses as
the great Campfire, which won nearly
$4,000 for his owner last year, Nc
Taggart holds the hopes and fears
of those who follow Wilson's cOlOrs
every time he mounts a horse.
He was seventeen years old when
he first started out as jockey, and
he scaled at 30 pounds. Today, with
four years added to his age, he can
make 103 pounds and still be strong.
His first race at Belmont Park, will
always stand as one of the most re-
markable performances. Johnny was
at the track with his brother, Tommy,
who was to ride August Belmont's
Mission.
For some reason Tommy could not
ride that day, and Johnny put on the
colOrs TO see how he would look in
them. Louis Fuestal, trainer foG Bel
mont, intended to scratch the mare,
when he spied Johnny and when
Johnny pleaded to be allowed to take
his brothers place Fuestal consented
and sent him to the post with the re-
mark that "she has no chance, any
how"
One of Whiney's horses, Prince Eu-
gene, was a l to choice in the race,
and the Belmont mare was quoted in
the los WheA the horses dashed un-
der the wire there was little Johnny,
riding Mission at the front of the
bunch, and then and there the A. D..
I. lost a mighty good messenger boy
and the racing world won a star
Jockey.
The following year Johnny McTag
CART ranked first among the winning
jockeys of the country, and, although
he fell down in 1915 and was second
to Frank Robinson in 1916 he piloted
his mounts to victories which brought
the total Of his winnings to $156,OOO
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
MistIetoe-Kiss Custom.

One of the old mistletOe beliefs was
that originally the plant had itself
been a tree, and that it was from that
kree that the holy cross was made.
The mistletoe became popular with the
ancients of Europe, states writer, be-
cause it was believed to have the pow
er of keeping away evil spirits. That
was the reason why men and women
hing if in their homes. And because so
many people hung it in their homes to
keep away evil spirits 1t came to stand
as a symbol of hospitality. Many eff
forts have been made to trace the orl-
gin of the connection Of mistletoe with
kissing, but the many explanations re-
sulting from those researches are far
from being clear and convincing. The
mistletoe-kiss custom is very old
among the peoples Of northern Europe.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
The Glory of Science.

The University of California scien-
lists are said to be making important
strides in the invention of machinery
and the compounding of chemicals, be-
tween 20 and 80 men being constantly
engaged on intricate problems of this
nature The beauty of this work is
that the results of these efforts will be
of value to America Every invention
wrought and every scientific fact dis
covered can be turned to utilitarian adj
vantage.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
TAKES UP PHYSICAL TRAINING
Japanese Exponent of Jiu Jitsu Wres-
tIing Here to Study American
Method of instruction.

H. Okabe, an exponent of the jiu
jitsu style of wrestling, will take up a
course of physical work under direc-
ton of DR.. r. TAFT Mckenzie, director
of physical education at the University
of Pennsylvania. Okabe was sent as a
representative of the University of
Japan to study the American method
of physical instruction. 1t will be part
of the preparation of athletes for fu-
ture worlds athletic competition.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Of Course.

"Therc's one thing I'd like to know,
said Mrs. Dubwaite.
"Well, my dear" replied Mr.. Dub
waite.
"Why is it that when you leave the
house Tor your office in the morning
you get there in about twenty minutes,
but when you leave the office ut night
to come home it takes YOU anywhere
from forty-ive minutes to three hours
to get here?"
"Why-er-that's easily explained.
Toward the close Of day obstacles ac-
cumulate."
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
WILL ASSIST CAMP SPORTS
Active Campaign Started to Encourage
Athletics and to Raise Money
for Equipment.

The American Athletic union has
started an active campaign to encour-
age athletics at the army and navy
training camps and to raise money for
equipment. Charles A. Dean of Chi
cago, new manager of the union, is de-
scribed as "a live wire carrying 10000
VOLTS" and he is demonstrating his
right to that title. 1.-THE biggest things
are the army and navy camps" he
says, 'and there is where we are going
to begin"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
cononuts All Year Round.

Across Lake Worth, from We 1t
Palm Beach, Fla, is Palm Beach, stu
ated on a strip which extends along
the Atlantic ocean for many miles. The
world famous Royal Poinciana, one Of
the worlds largest hotels, and the
Palm Beach hotel, both face Lake
Worth. The shores of the lake for
miles are fringed with stately coconut
trees, always in bearing.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Time to Concentrate.

"Why. | fell in love with first one
girl and then another before I got mar
ried." said the susceptible young man.
81 scattered my affections all over the
map"
"That is all right, sop" replied the
elderly philosopher. Nobody will OBJ
ject to what you did then, just so you
broke yourself of the scattering habit
on your wedding day
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08

the word itself. A few days later her
mother was scrubbing the porch and
she came out with her little broom, and
after scrubbing vigorously for a few
minutes she leaned over on her broom
drew a long breath, and said: ut takes
lots Of shoulder water to get this porch
clean, don't it?"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
SPORTING JINGLES

Ban Johnson is not the most
popular guy in the American
league. Ty Cobb made 225 hits
this year.
Harry Gerrmann will not be
candidate for chairman of the
national commission in 1850.
Take in a wrestling tourney
if you don't believe 400 pounds
0f cheese can make an awful
fuss.
Looks as though the Interna-
tional league will have a play
less season in 1918.
Since the Frawley lay cashed
in, New York fight promoters
are observing many eatless
days.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
A Silly oueatlun.

When the bicycle was at the height
Of it's popularity one of the comic pa
pers had a squib in which neighbOr
was represented as asking Of a five
year-old, "Can your baby sister walk
yet, Johnny?" 'Walk2" responded
Johnny, scornfully, II should say not.
She can't even ride q bicycle yet
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
JINGLES OF SPORT

stranger" Lewis beats 9th
er wrestlers with the head hold.
He would have Il fat chance
beating some ball players with
the same hold.
Johnny Evers ought to make
"A good scribe for the umpires
TO lay off Of.
st. Paul paper once wired Bill
Friel, manager of the club:
File 4O0-word story tOday's
game"
Bill wired back:
Cant cut it. l only know
200 words ~
Magnates may cut salaries.
but the players will get part of
it back eating on the spring
training trip.
:. -. ),
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Superb Strategy,

Have you any geniuses in this
tOwn?"
81 don't recall but one just now"
Poet, painter or musician?
mo. He's a chap who cOntrives
to stay Illuminated week in aud week
out, despite the fact that this town
is dry"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
PLANS to Honor ooIfers.

An honor roll for devOtaaa Gf the
ancient game is desired by the United
States association. The idea is 20
have list ready by annual meeting
date Of not only those who have join
ed the service. but their rank as we'll
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
ELECT FEITMER AS CAPTAIN
Quarterback Is Selected as Leader Of
Rutgers Football Team for
Year of 1918.

William A. Feitner, a junior, has
been elected captain of the Rutgers
football team for 1913. He is a quar-
terback. Kenneth Kendall, captain of
this years team. has left college to
enlist in the United States naval avia-
tion crops.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Cut Out stalllnn Tactics

Milwaukee and Wisconsin boxing
bouts will require contestants to cut
out stalling tactics in future events,
otherwise the purse will be forfeited
by the boxer at fault and the money
given to charity.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Ds+e for Penn.corneII Game

After a quarter of century the an
nual Penn VS.. Cornell gridirOn game
will no longer be staged on Thanks
giving day in 1913. The colleges have
agreed to meet Saturday, November
%, at Franklin field.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Shower Bath and Massage.

A Texan is the inventor of a com
bined shower bath and massage ma
chine. brushes being revolved by an
electric motor against person stand
ing within a tail cylinder into which
water is sprayed.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Meant Same to Her.

The little fairy Of home had heard
someone say that the man who did the
plastering didn't use enough elbow
grease, and had asked what 1t meant.
and was told that he did not bear down
hard enough. The meaning seemed to
lodge Ia her mind more forclbly than
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Records Won by Goteh.

The late Frank Gotch holds several
records as wrestling champion. He
tossed Stanislaus ZbyszkO to the mat in
six and a quarter seconds, the short
est bout on record. For endurance his
first bout with George Hackenschmidt
is another record.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Mehraska Gives $1,000.

University Of Nebraska athletic de-
partment has donated $1,000 to the Red
Cross, and is to make further contri-
buttons.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
outmatched.

'DO you think the widow is setting
her cap for himp
''No; she tells me he is clever but
impossible"
''Mercy! If the widow finds him i'm
possible, he must be clever"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
A Mia RahmIcs

Judging from the pictures of Miss
Decollete in that society paper, she
is in urgent need of being taken to
hospital"
"For what reason"
"To have her cuts dressed"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08

Sherrod Smith, pitcher Of the
Brooklyn Nationals, has enlisted in the
army and is now stationed at Camp
Gordon, Atlanta Smith is the fourth
Brooklyn pitcher to enter the service.
Miljus and CadOre We're drafted and
Pfeffer enlisted in the navy. Brooklyn
is now left with only three twirlers, all
of them eterans-COombs, Cheney
and Marquard.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08

James Clabby of hammond, Ind,
has Just received letter from his son,
Jimmy, in Australia, stating that he
now is heavyweight champion Of the
AntipOdes, having recently won a de-
cision over Albert Lloyd in 20rOund
contest.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
The Right Advice.

"What do you suppose Miss Pert
said when / asked her if l was in
the market for matrimonial cOnsidera-
tion?"
"What did she say?"
"That | must go to Par before she
could take any stock in my PROPOSE.
ton"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Billiard PLAYERS Help.

Philadelphia room keepers, in order
to aid the billiard players ambulance
fund, have decided to give 10 per cent
Of the receipts each Wednesday dur
ing the term of the campaign.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Not That Kind.

"Sir, your son made an assevera-
ton
"Bless the boy! He's always max
ing some kind of AN invention"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08

It's easy to say what another should do
In the struggle for glory or pelf;
But when the same problems are put up
to you
Amt it hard to decide for yourself?
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
A Little Early.

The Mouse-What's he trouble,
Jack?
Jack in the Box-Oh, just a little
spring lassitude; that's all.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
Iona Winded.

Lets go"
mo. Let's wait while longer.
believe the orator is reaching his perO-
ration"
you're mistaken. That's his hand
kerchief he's reaching for. He'll mop
his brow with it and start all over
again"
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
What Do They Do?

Wesleyan college Comm have dis
continued lawn tennis, swimming and
track sports.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1918-02-08
souddsr Earns the straps.

Larry Scudder, one-time Penn and
New York A. @. star runner, has gain
ed lleutenancYA,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-17
NORTH ANSON

The North Arson Woman's Clut
will meet at Stewart Public Library
Friday afternoon.
Mrs. Gertrude Benjamin of Port
land Is here called by the low condi-
ton OF her father. Stephen Davis
The following officers of Capt Seth
T. Hutchins Circle G. A. r., we're in
stalled at an all day meeting, Satur-
day, nv Past President, Alice Mitchell
assisted by Conductor Bernice Gould
and assistant conductor Althea Saw
age: President. Capitola Shaw; vice
president, Inez Crymhle; junior vice
Jennie Stetson; Chaplain, Sadie Ber-
ry; secretary, Flora Dprgin; treasur-
ef. Minnie Berry; patriotic instructor
Susie Reed Two Of the officers were
unable to be present the guard and
conductor A good crowd of the G
A. r. members with their families and
FIVE of the veterans attended in spite
OF the threatening weather.
Horace w Skillings of this village
was the first man to enlist for United
State Guards from Waterville Mr.
Skillings is an experienced army man
having seen service in the 9th Inf
u. g. Army from May 3. 1904, to June
IT, 1907 During this enlistment he
was located on the island of Luzen
Camp Wilhelum. He was there over
two years, and then was sent tc
Angle Island where he was honorably
discharged. He re-enlisted in the
goth Inf u. S. Army, at Fort Slocum
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-17
EAST ST. ALBANS

Miss Evelyn Cole went last week to
Britain, Conn.
Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Nutter spent
Sunday with his sister, Mrs. Edgar
Croker
Mrs. Bertha Burrill and three chill
dren of Mainstream, are visiting her
parents Mr. and Mrs. w. H. Carson.
j. S. Marsh and Miss Hanson who
were visiting his sister, Mrs. Ernest
Raymond. have returned to Bath
Walter Mum of Cornvilie visited J.
L. Nichols, Sunday.
Roy Nichols returned to Mainstream
where he is hauling poplar, after
spending Sunday at home.
G. NJ. Ellis, II. L. Cole and Harry
Henderson were in Canaan recently
buying cattle.
Mrs c. NJ. Ellis and daughter Ruth
returned to Portland after a two
Mrs. Henrietta Frost passed away
at her home Sunday, January 10. She
leaves her husband. Daniel Frost, one
daughter. Mabel Bigelow. three sis
ters, Mrs. Rebecca Martin Mrs. Han
nah Reed Mrs. Alice Mathews and
one brother, Wallace Osborn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-17
LEXINGTON

Ora Williams was at Dead River re-
Gently.
Clinton Abbott has been the guest
of his aunt Mrs. Milford Crosby the
past week.
Bernard Dexter is cooking for AL
phonse Nedeau at Sandy Stream.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ NJ Luce of Athens
are working for the Howes Bros.
Mrs Deborah Newell is visiting her
father Claud Dyer and family.
Mrs. Boardman Luce passed away
at the home Of her son. Herbert Luce
Thursday night She had been in
poor health for long time.
Mrs. Leola Webb is working at
North Arson.
John Stafford has been the guest OF
his niece Mrs. Estelle Allbee the past
week
The youngest child of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Abbott died last Saturday night
1t has been sick several weeks with
stomach trouble.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1918-01-17
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

The Grammar and Primary schools
closed last Friday. 1t is hoped that
the same teachers will return in April
rs the schools have been very salts
factory. Miss Ruth Lasson, the
Primary teacher went to Pennington
to attend the Normal School and Miss
Eva Springer returned to her home
at East Franklin.
Red Cross organization was form
ed here lately with Rev. T. 3. Mad
sen. Chairman; Mrs. E. F. Pratt, vice
chairman; Mrs. Laura Clark, secre-
ry-treasurer; DR.. E. F. Pratt, chair
man finance committee; Mrs. w. B.
Clark chairman knitting committee
and Mrs. H. A. Plummer, chairman
sewing committee.