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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
EpDyvlLLE BANKS CLOSED

Eddyvilie, May 1o-The banks were
closed in Eddyville Thursday after
noon in order that those employed in
the banks might attend convention
in Ottumwa. Those In attendance
we're +. NJ Epperson, II. H. Harold,
Frank Epperson. Victor Cling, /. S.
Burton and II. G. True.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
MULES KICK FATAL

Waterloo, May 10.-An unexpected
blow on the face from the hoof of a
treacherous mule ended the life OF
George W. Harker Wednesday morn
ing.
So far as ascertained, there were nc
eyewitnesses, the PROSTATE form OF
Mr.. Harker having been discovered
by A. Friedley, who gave the alarm to
the police. He was found behind his
team, which was standing opposite the
canning factory on Sycamore street.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
TRUCK PROGRAM CHANGED

Washington, D. c., May 10.-Pur-
chase of commercial type of trucks
for army instead of the development
of two smaller types of the Liberty"
truck has been ordered by the war
department. 1t is understood manu-
facture of the large three ton Liberty
truck will continue. &
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
DONATE FOR RED GROSS

Sioux City, May 1U.-A big benefit
for the Red Cross will be staged here
Monday, May 80, by the Traders Live
Stock Exchange at the Sioux City
yards. All dealers, commission houses,
packers, and others are TO be solicited
for donations of yearlins steers, and
heifers. These will be sold at public
auction.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
HUMBLE PORKERS
BRING BIG PRICE

w. NJ. Golf of Chillicothe paid q
pretty high price for four hogs yester
day TO Ben Myer Of Dudley, givini'
S373,65 for four animals, one OF which
brought $12705. This animal was
whopper, however, weighing SAT
pounds and, was of Poland Chins
breed. The other three we're smaller
hogs and younger, bringing $246.60
The average price paid was $S3.4k
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
Mrs. Florence Wells

Florence l. Wells. daughter Of O. j.
and Sarah J. Crosson was born Nov.
2S, 1853 and passed from this life May
1, 1918, aged 81 years, months and
8 days. Flora, as she was familiarly
known was born and grew to woman
hood on her fathers farm about three
miles northeast of Of Eddyville in Ma
haska county. She was united in mar
rage February 26, 1884 to Fred Miller
who preceded her in death eight years.
On September H. 1914 she became
the bride of Chas. ]. Wells VINO is lett
with three brothers and two sisters to
mourn. She was member OF Rebekah
lodge of Eddyville for twenty-five
wears. and had been a consistent
Christian member of the M. d. church.
She had spent her life in and near Ed
dyv1lle with the exception OF hve years
spent at ColuD.Hos, Kansas. she was a
woman who will be greatly missed In
church and social circles where her
kind disposition and thoughtfulness
won her many friends. She was always
willing TO aid thoce about her by KIND
words and generous deeds and her
memory will be cherished by all. Inc
husband and relatives have the SYM
pathy of all in their sad bereavement
COntri buted.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
PRODUCTION FASTENED

New York, May 10.-Unfllled orders
of the United States Steel corpora
ton on April 80 last amounted to s.
TAI. 1892 tons according to the monthly
statement issued today This is de-
crease of 1882 tons compared with
the orders on March 81.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
nvYs HOME IN DIES MONIES

nuYs HOME IN DIES MONIES
Aihta, May los. A. Corey OF this
MACE has purchased the home OF Or.
Medhury in Des Moines and expects
ia move In June to Des Moines. Mr..
and Mrs. Corey have lived in Hiteman
aud Abba for many years and all the
neonie OF this community are regret
ting that they have decided to make
Des MONIES their home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
ENlIsTs m TANK CORPS

Eddyville, May 10.-John Terrell,
manager of the Eddyville Telephone
Co.. expects to leave soon for Column
bus, Ohio, to enter training. Mr.. Ter
rel has enlisted in the tank corps.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14

h,LLseoRo SCHOOLS CLOSE 24TH
IIillsboro, May 1O-School will close
May "a with program Thursday and
Friday evening. There are two va.
cancies in the teaching force for next
wear, tn the eth and Sth and domestic
science and the 9Th and 9Th.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-14
ALBA, S; MELRosE, 3

Abba, May 11.-At baseball game
late yesterday between the Abba and
Melrose teams, Abba won, the score
being to 8. The proceeds Of the
game were donated to the Red Cross.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

Of any one who had received dis
charge. whether houorabie or not. and
demanded the wearer to 80 Mt once and
array himself In civilian clothing on the
pain Of being reported and arrested.
''rhe young fellow, who was q fine
looking specimen OF manhood. answer
ed with great courtesy and calmness.
but insisted that he was breaking no
law or army regulation In keeping on
his uniform for a limited period after
his discharge. Hts senior got angry
and excited and looked as tho he was
prepared 10 make a formal arrest. Al
this juncturc an elderly civilian, n fine.
~ dressed gentleman, who looked as
tho he might be a supreme court Judge,
took hand In the controversy, speak
Ing with great dignity and effect This
young officer" he said. lis quite within
his rights. BY act OF congress he Is
entitled to wear his uniform for ninety
days after honorable discharge from
tho army. should think man of the
| rank of colonel ought TO know that
much
The rebuke cut the colonel Go the
quick. as his sudden flush of color
showed, but ne made an apology. The
moral of the incident. II there be one. Is
that there are untold thousands of peo-
ple who are In dense ignorance OF mat
ters they are popularity supposed 10
know all Observation-Disclosures Post.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
Took Out pre.dful sor.ne...

When the kidneys are weakVred OF
overworked so that they fail - filter
and throw all impurities out OF the
blood, the poison remains In the system
and backache, soreness, lameness ana
rheumatic pains are likely to develop.
Mrs. David Henry, G5 $. Lincoln, AveA
washington, N. j., writes: Foley KID
ney Pills are doing me much good, both
my kidneys and the rheumatism. They
took all the dreadful soreness out OF
my limbs. Sold everywhere.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
NUMBERS DRAWN At WASHING.
TON TO FIX LIABILITY FOR
SERVICE ARE RECEIVED.
METHOD OF USING LIST
BY BOARD Is EXPLAINED
Mum bsrs Of Master List Fix Order Of
Liability For Call to Service Accord
inc to Classification and Age Limits
Fixcd--Examination Begin Next
Wesk-Nins For Ames. =

The local exemption board today
received the master list Of 1900
| numbers drawn at washington ten
days ago, that establishes the order
number Of Sept. IL registrants and Is
to be used in fixing the order for liabh-
ity for service Of registrants. The
board will begin soon to apply the num-
bers added to the registration cards,
and will thus fix the oorder number Of
each registrant, beginning at and
running up to 1851.
Since there are 1900 numbers in the
master list, and only 1851 regis
trants Of Sept. -. approximately only
one of every four and one half num-
bers on the master list" will apply in
fixing the order numbers of the coun-
.ty registrants. 80.
Govern Within Glasses.
The order numbers as fixed will,
however. apply within classes as hxed
by the classification and within the age
limits prescribed from time to time by
the president. For example those who
are to be Immediately liable for military
service will be the Glass men Of the
ages from 10 to So, both inclusive.
In fixing the order for liability for
immediate service the Glass man in the
10 to ,s8 age group. whose serial num-
her corresponds with the number IN
the master list that. applies in this
county. will be the first man liable to
immediate military Service.
no a. oh>v to no 81. at
Is 322. That is thesserial number of
George Rubenbauer, Of Dillon, but he
Is Al years of age, and does not come
within the age limit Of the first class
selected.
The fourth number in the list and
the second number that applies in the
county is 1927. That is the serial num-
Der of Charles T. Keen, of EeGrand,
but he is 81 years old, and also not in
the class.
The eighth number in the list. and
the third that applies in the county, is
1897 That is h+S> serial number Of
Clarence B. Keefer, Of Conrad. but he
is IS years old and so also is not in the
class.
The tenth number in the list, and
the fourth that applies lin the county.
is 27s1. That Is the serial number Of
John Malfeld, Of Melbourne, who IL IS
and comes within the age limit So
his order number will be the first that
10 liable for MILITARY service, but be-
ing a married man he undoubtedly has
been placed in a deferred class. In that
event he would not be the first called
for service in the class
The fourteenth number IN the list,
and the fifth that applies in the
county, is 1873. That Is the serial
number OF Orville ]. Skinner, GA East
Main street. His registration, card
shows that ne IS unmarried and If he
Is classified In Class he will be the
first man called for military service
providing he passes the physical
examination.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
Discharged Mems Right to Uniforms.

"A foW nights ago | Witnessed a rath-
eer exciting episode in one OF the lead
Ing New York hotels" said John F.
Gilmore, OF Manhattan. at the Wash
ington. "A young man in the uniform
Of a lieutenant in the army. 1t seems,
had exhibited to a friend a paper show
ing that the lieutenant had been hon
orally discharged from the military
service only few days previous. An
older man In uniform. wearing the in
sigma showing him OF higher rank, was
In the proceedings. He at once began to
berate the young man. saying the other,
as discharged soldier, had no right
whatever to be wearing uniform; that
II was gross presumption on the part
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
!. NINE SELECTED FOR AMEs.
Quota for Mechanical Training, Leaves
Oct. IS.

Quota for Mechanical Training, Leaves
Oct. IS.
The nine registrants Of Sept. II have
been selected from the twenty five
volunteers for training az aut0 me-
chanics and in other mechanical trades
at Iowa State College, Ames. Those
selected are to leave for Ames at 11:21
the morning Of Oct. Is over the North
western. Those selected are:
james D. Mead, r. f. D., city.
william r: Cross, SOC South Fourth
street.
steiner silence. SIT North First
street.
Lawrence g. MoDermott. so4 East
Linn. 4
william F. schnoor. Laurel.
Fred w. Zuercher, 10 East Boone.
John 8. Rudy, Liscomb.
Jay Boyer, 10S South Seventh ave.
John O. Clemens, Clemens.
These nine have been summoned for
physical examination Monday after
noon at 2 o'clock. In case any fails to
pass the physical examination another
from the list of volunteers will be
selected to al his place. All those in
the list are Sept - registrants as this
call was not open to men Of other
registrations.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

Kidney and bladder troubles don't disappear
of themselves. They grow upon you. slowly
hut stendiy, undermining your health with
durable disease.
Stop your troubles while there is time. Don't
wait until little pains become big aches. Don't
trife with disease. To avoid future suffering
begin treatment with GOLD MEDAL. haAr'en
day until you feel that you are entirely free
from pain.
This weil-known preparation has been one
Of the national remedies of Holland for cen
turtles In 1905 the government of the Neither
lands granted special charter authorizing
it's prpparntion and sale.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
DunksNon.

Dunkseton.
After an illness Of a few days. de-
veloping rapidly from influenza TO
pneumonia, Florence Fettkether Is
years old. died Tuesday at noon. She
was the oldest daughter Of Mr., and
Mrs. John Fettkether, living or>>a farm
adjoining Dunkerton. She was In
Waterloo Wednesday enjoying the cat
tie congress and visit 10 her uncle, A.
w. Haffa. The father and several of
the children, Of whom six survive. are
seriously sick from the malady. Miss
Fettkether was n noted musician and
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
ASTHMA !!1:s!.] .!:'!;!! 4!
EEGIIl:lI(S(S
On MONEY AgfvMoeo ASK Az oeGcelSl
KIDNEYS "EAkENlNf look OUT

The good housewife Of Holland would al1sao
rs soon BE- without food ~ without her "kses
Dutch Drops" ms she asaintly calls GOLD
MEDAL Harlem OH Capsules. Thsir w. -
stores strength and is rs-voaslAls In sfsas
measure for the sturdy. robust health OF the
Hollandcrs
DO not delay. Go IN your dragstst and IN
sist on his supplying you with box q GOLD
MEDAL Haariem OIL CAPSULES. Take them -
directed. ana n YOU are not satish~i with ~
suit, your druggist win gladly rrfund your
money Look for the name GOLD MEDAL %
the box and sccspt no other. In sealed boxes.
three sises- rs
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
LOCAL MARKETS.
pr;css Paid 70 Farmers BY Marshali.
town Merchants. h.

prjcss Paid 10 Farmers BY Marshail.
town Merchants. II
The following pricss arc quoted b.
Harshalltown dealers for the different
varieties of farmers provisions. grain
and produce.
overturrs quotes the following fol-
lowing prices
Butter--5O.
Eggs-45. E
Benedict Flour ana Feed Company
viii pay the following prices q ~
place Of business in this city. subject
however. to market changes
Oats-s2h X. ~ .
Corn-1.40. l@y III
Ths foiiowing market dnotations AZ
furnished by II. willard, Son y Co.:
NJ Bright clean native wool--6O @ ". y. w.
Z semi. BRIGHT. dark or dinGy--S6 q u.
Hnrry, ssedy. black ana chafRyts
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
EXAMINATIONS NEXT WEEK.
One Hundred Fifty 70 Be Examined
Oct. is, II and ia

Notices were being mailed today to
Glass men Of the 10 to IS year-old
class Of Sept. Ia registrants to appear
for physical examination at the east
court room Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, Oct. Is, 1T and IS. Examina-
tons will be held from to noon and
from 1870 to 4:aO. One hundred fifty
have been summoned at the rate of
fifty day. 1t was necessary to sum
mon smaller number each day than
formerly on account Of revised and
additional regulations governing the
physical examinations. that have re-
Gently been Issued, which require that
the examinations be more carefully
madd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

The photo shows orderlies and nurses
Of the Mobile Hospital Unit Depart
ment of the Light Railways and Roac''
removing wounded U. S. soldiers from
a light railway train. The photo was
taken somewhere on the western front.
Every precaution Is taken to handle the
patients quickly and with the least
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
Unloading wounded U. 8. soldiers.

discomfort to them. The wounded men
rest in the same stretcher on which
they are placed at the front until they
reach the hospital. The stretchers are
suspended on the cars and then lifted
off at the hospital. thereby eliminating
the necessity Of handling the wounded
man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
Optimistic rhevahs.

Reviewers are forever telling authors
they can't understand them. The
author might often reply: rs that my
SaultT
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

osi Wse6 Z opareuNaoses.
Oed wood n ~ % send SPARTA ct
INTO ne room, but wood that - sound
viii burn without. this dldiculty.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

The Flercest Of the Elements.
"Your wife has probably intertcred
with more OF your plans than ever dlo
rain, fire or cold weather" says the
Howard Courant.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

Awful Rseo,lsetleN.
When We consider germs We shud.
der 10 think OF all the states we licked
during childhood. --KAnsas City, Judge.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

EFT some men," said Uncle Ebsn.
"sot up as late o nights thinkin a.
dey does playin cards dey'd 80 an tels
do doctor dey had insomnia"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

\ 1oaek q ~ Osasl
Il ia'ncst true that natural and
sscrse hatred ard aversion toward 20
clsty. h ann man. hath somewhat OF
The savage beAst. Bacon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
Daiiv Thouuht.

One flag, one land, one heart. one
hand, one nation evermore.--Oiiver
Wendell Holmes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

TAs osieiasl Nsw Ysas's gonGu0
must have bsea 1o1o veea 49, -
he would turn over . ~ Doo9u
dianspeais Star. lk
unele gbsA.
4 has noticed" said Uness -
mt dc man dat sho' nun dees os&
a-s aln't got very much 0Ds -
~ u biz" -
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

Wsstssn o. territory vools-~Soss'
No. I hileD-lA
No. 3 Al0es--l1. fs
Horse hides. lar9s-SS.
Horse hides. small. -.
Deeswax-|30Se
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10
SELL YOUR PUMPKINS.
Pumpkins Now Being Bought BY West.
arn Grocer Milla.

We are now paying SO per ton. de-
iivered Marshalltown. for pumpkins
We will be glad TO communicate with
all farmers tlceiring to dispose OF their
crop. Western Grocer Mills.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

Msasx.a ysles.

MsNsy's vsles.
Money talks: but some have - -
psdirnsut In their income---Asosc0
6terus.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-10-10

s,aeAer. prominent ~ popular h the
community,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-08
Good SWEEP IS
EXPENSIVE NOW
Price Of Brooms More Than
Doubled.


The Oklahoma City housewife these
days has TO sweep As carefully as she
can Tor there never was a time whc
the spick and span new broom cost as
much as now. Drooms are being sold
in this city AZ prices which make tho
city dweller no longer gasp when he
learns that the broom corn farmer OF
Oklahoma Is travelling his family In
real automobiles and Is buying as many
Farrar and Galli-Curei records as his
Oldest daughter wants 10 hear
Formerly the housewife got a fairly
good broom for Is, IS or 40 cents a,
the outside. It's different now The
IS cent broom now selh for rs cents
and the best quality Of broom com
mands a round dollar. The east thinks
hat one reason brooms cost so much
is because farmers are not raising as
much broom corn as they used too.
More broom corn is produced in Ok
lahoma than any other state
One reason assigned for high priced
brooms, by dealers, Is because blooms
are no longer generally made in prison.
There are at least IS broom factories
in this state and It Is estimated their
produ ticr will amount 10 about 500
dozen brooms day.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-08
M,Iself andOhers
(& A2Rc-

In this here column.
I'm sorry, dear LADY.
Ny impression has been.
This column was hash.
Or chop susy, or something,
All mixed up.
An never taken straight.
But l will admit.
Their. aren't M people.
who can think a. fast.
Or Of so many things.
As I can ali at once,
guess there's plenty.
OF water this Saturday
For US all to take baths
An get shined up,
For church tomorrow.
BY the way, Dr. Baird.
II It's a nice day.
You MAY see me there.
II all depends.
On how many Of those things
That hell is paved with.
! have before church time.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-08
cept In the neighborhood OF New York

cept In the neighborhood OF New York
City.
Benjamin Chaplin, famed for his role
OF Abraham Lincoln in numerous screen
productions and especially In "A Son OF
Democracy" has just been awarded the
degree OF doctor OF literature by the
Lincoln Memorial University, Cumber-
land Gap, w. Va.
Mary Alden, New Orleans girl who
was among the first OF the players &c
reach rea stardom In the early days ol
pictures, Is now attracting much atten.
ton BY the character roles that she /,
playing, She will next be seen in sup.
port OF Fannie Ward In THE Narrow
Path" w. Z. Lawrence is in the same
cast.
Allen Sears, who played the young
officer in The Kaiser" has been pro-
NOTED TO leading man for Mae Murray
on account of his good work in the war
production.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-08

l broke my pledge.
But couldn't help II.
The weather intsrfersd.
I Ipromissd I'd wear.
A nice spring onion;
To tn. Liberty Kitchen,
which opened last night.
My intentions were good,
l started to wear one.
An wore 1t a little while.
Then went out In the rain.
An the rain t:ll on IT,
An IT started to .pr:ut
An II grew almost double.
An the weed, grew around it.
An the top rr:w long
An HAD to tAy' u of.
~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-08
LIBERTY MARKET
GETS UNDER WAY
Produce Is All Sold Shortly
After Opening.

The Liberty market started off with
a rush this morning in spite of a
drizzlng rain. Men, women and chill
dren gathered at the market on the site
OF the old Frisco station at 8 80 o'clock
to take part in the parade through the
downtown streets, the cars decorated
with bunting, flags, placards, and
above all, market baskets. After the
parade the market was soon sold out.
Market Sells Out.
Women and little BOYS, as we'll -
men truck growers, were there WIN
their wares, consisting of we'll scrubbed
vegetables, berries. chickens, honey
and flowers. Men also carried their
market baskets and inspected the Lib
eIy kitchen and evinced as much in
terest as the women
About thirty cars were in the parade
and few market wagons. The only
trouble was that the supplies were in
sufficient for the marketers. One lit.
tie boy with a pushcart loaded dowr
sold all his vegetables in a hurry.
The high water lacks a few inchc,
OF reaching my garden" he remarked
eoner."
Square Deal Assured.
At 1870 o'clock the truck grower
met in the Liberty kitchen with {. 4
Donart, county agent, to formulat
rules for the market, so that all shoul
have square deal. A standard seal
and measure is used, this matter a
well as the care of the grounds bein
IN charge of W. E. Kelly, a true
grower.
The Liberty kitchen, which is
product of the women's committee O
the county council of defense. is nov
| ready for business. The finishinJ
z touches in the way OF paint were ap
piled this morning Here all the left
overs of the market, il there are an,
left-overs, will be canned. Classes il
food conservation will be begun a
cnee. and the kitchen, as well as III,
market, will no doubt be a great hell
70 the housewives of Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-08
new PROPAGANDA
BALLOON READY

OMAHA, Neb, June 8-Colonel
Hersey. commander OF the Fort Omaha
balloon school, said yesterday the firs
flight Of new balloon to be used in
spreading propaganda in Germany was
a success The balloon is equipped
with a clock device to distribute cir.
culars. 1t is made OF q gsistening
fabric which reflects light in such a
way as 10 appear on fire. The first
balloon was sent away Thursday night.
II distributed Red Cross Literature all
the way to Elmo, Mo. where il was
found on a fence by William Fox, a
Wabash conductor. When the train
reached. Elmo, conductor Fox had IL
held while. with the train crew, he
went back for the balloon. I
The clock was still running. Fox
brought the balloon to Fort Omaha.