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The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
.LACEY's RED CROSS
AUXILIARY HAS MANY WORKERS
ON WAR LIST

Lacey, Feb. 26.-The following work
has been turned in by the ladies OF
the Lacey Red Cross since January
s.: .207 9S9 Congresses, 271 6x9 SAong.
es, 200 Folded Gauze Strips and five
5,yard rolls.
The following have knit sweaters:
Mrs, Roy Newell. Mrs. F. F. Everett,
Vera Snyder, Edna Kendig, Mrs. Il. e.
Masteller, Vera Coleman, Grace Mas
teller, Mrs. Crispin, and Mrs. Mitchell.
Mrs. Coleman knit one pair of wrist.
lets, Mrs. Yrast one pair of socis, Mrs.
II. Masteller one trench cap, Mrs G.
Thompson three wash cloths, Mrs.>C
Steddom washcloth and two trench
caps, Grace Body one pair socks and
Mrs. j. Warren one pair socks. Mrs.
Wickersham ST., two pair socas. '
Miss Vera Snyder was caller in
Oskaloosa Friday.
Mrs. Tracy Jackson and Mrs. Apple
went to Pella Friday to visit with rela-
tives at that place,
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moffett and
two daughters spent Sunday at the
Pearle Efflin home.
Mrs. ]. Fl. Schultz of Beacon visited
Thursday night and FRIDAY at the
home of her sister Mrs. Lizzie Wyatt
Mrs. Roy Newell was called to Des
Moines Tuesday by the Illness of her
-, Ill al.
The Sunday school election was
held on Thursday night, February z.
The following officers were elected.
Homer Hull, superintendent; S. l..
Parkhurst assistant Superintendent,
Mary Wyatt secretary, Juanitta Moi
felt assistant secretary, Vera Snyder
pianist, Roy Newell Chorister. Grace
M2steftar assistant Chorister, o. F..
Wickersham treasurer, Helen White
hill Librarian, Hershel Hull assistant
Librarian. II
Miss Eva Wickersham spent Sunday
with her parents at this place.
Miss Married. Moffett of New Sharon
spent Saturday and Sunday visiting
relatives at Lacey.
Miss Mary Wyatt was passenger
to New Sharon Saturday.
Prof. Roy Newell went to Des
Moines Friday evening.
Mrs. Cecil Reynolds and Mrs. ALI
good visited Friday and saturday with
relatives at Rose Hill.
Mrs. ]. C. Long and Mrs. Garrett
Gable were callers in Oskaloosa on
Thursday. I've
Peter Hassellman and family were
surprised Tuesday evening when a
number of friends and neighbors came
to their home. The evening was spent
in music and conversation. Refresh
ments were served and al enjoyed a
good time. Mr.. Hasselman and family
viii soon move to farm on the
Knoxville road.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
FATE OF SHIPS NOW KNOWN
Were Undoubtedly Taken In BY
German Raider and Their Crews
Made Prisoners.

San Francisco, Feb. 26.-News that
the German raider See Adler, wreck
ed in south Pacific waters, had a
partner in the Auxiliary Cruiser Wolf,
today cleared UP the mysterious dis
appearance Of three Pacific coast yes
sells.
All were victims of the Wolf and
il is believed that the crew are in
cluded in the four hundred prisoners
which the raider has delivered to
Germany.
Captain Cameron of the Belgua had
his wife and little daughter on the
trip and they are believed to be
among the prisoners.
Was Out Fifteen Months
Berlin, Feb. 26-An official com,
munication issued today says:
The auxiliary cruiser Wolf hat re-
turned home after fifteen months in
the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific
oceans.
THE kaiser has telegraphed his
welcome to the commander and con-
ferred the order Pour lie Merite. to-
gether with number Of iron crosses,
on the officers and crew"
Has 400 Prisoners
"The Wolf was commanded by Fri
gate Captain Merger and inflicted the
greatest damage on the enemy's ship
ping by the obstruction of cargo space
and cargo. She brought home more
than 400 members of crews of sunken
ships of various nationalities, especi-
ally numerous colored and white Brit
ish soldiers, besides several guns cap
tured from armed steamers and great
quantities of valuable raw materials,
such as rubber, copper, brass, zinc.
cocoa beans, copra, and similar arti-
cles to the value of many million
marks.
THE English cruiser Turritella,
which was captured in February, was
equipped as second auxiliary cruiser
and christened tits. She successfully
operated in the Gulf of Alden under
command of the VOLTS first officer.
Lieutenant Captain Drandis. until
confronted by British forces. She was
sunk by her own crew, Numbering
twenty-seven, who are prisoners in
British hands.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
TWO FIRE ALARMS
RESIDENCE OF CHARLES LEE
HAS MYSTERIOUS BLAZE.

Fire this morning about II o'clock
almost completely destroyed the roof
of the Charles Lee home, No. Ala A
avenue east. The fire department
made a quick response to the call but
there was considerable delay in get
ting water to the roof. The origin
of the fire is a complete mystery as
it began in the bath room and there
is no flue or electric wires near. Con
siderable water was thrown which
caused some damage The loss was
only partially covered by insurance.
- -, -
The department answered a second
call at one o'clock at the home of J.
E. Shaw at 80 c avenue east. Little
damage was done and only chemical
was used. A small hole was burned
in the roof around the chimney. The
property is owned by r. F. Fitch.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
Few Aliens Here.

Only six aliens were registered in
Oskaloosa under the February re-
quirement of the government to have
record of the people of German ma
tionality residing in the country and
not citizens of the United States ac-
cording to law. The six registrations
in Oskaloosa were all old time resi-
dents. One of them, man of ninety
two years of age, had lived in this
country the greater portion of his life
but when the law for registration
went into effect the fact came out that
he had never been naturalized.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
A THIRD TERM FOR WILSON
Senator Thompson Spoke for the Ad-
ministration in His Speech at
Topeka, Kansas.

Topeka, Feb. 26-Kansas is wonder.
ing if Senator William II. Thompson,
fresh from Washington. announced
the candidacy of President Wilson for
4 third term.
Thompson's speech was the old
fashioned "dimycratic" kind, full of
abuse of Republicans and fulsome
praise for his own party, without any
very great respect for facts that would
stand the wash. twas a hip, hooray'
speech, such as was expected from the
Kansas senator. "
Attacked T. r. AS Usual.
But in his speech he let drop sig.
nificant sentence and placed such spec
ial emphasis upon it that it caused
the crowd to cheer wildly. In his IT,
rade against Roosevelt he paused to
say that Roosevelt wasn't disturbed
by the fact that there will be third
term President and that his name viii
not be Roosevelt"
He stopped for applause at this
point, and he got it. The Democrats
present seized the suggestion and
cheered for Wilson.
Importance is attached to Thomp'
sons statement because he came
to Kansas to speak for the admins
tration."
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
DONE BY CHILDREN
MAHASKA COUNTY REPORTS
$1,135.17 FROM SCHOOLS

Mahaska county schools are making
a splendid record for the Junior Red
Cross campaign and the county is not
yet through as all reports have not
been made.
Some counties will not report az
much as Mahaska county but others,
with a greater school population will
give more. Take Mahaska as an av
erage, however, and see what that
would mean for Iowa, over 100000.
Here is the report made by the
Red Cross treasurer of the Mahaska
county schools, thus far:
School Enrolled Paid
Oskaloosa Public schools. 1922 SS63.77
Penn Academy ........ So 22.00
Other Graded schools in
County ....,......... 1893 110.45
Rural schools. .......... AIS 1885
Total. .............2S 79 $l,l35.l7
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
TAFT is CHOSEN.
Ex-President Will Represent the
Employers of Labor.

Washington, Feb 26. - Former
President William Howard Taft was
today selected by the employers of
labor to represent them on the arbi-
tration board.
The union leaders will choose their
representative this afternoon.
The conference adjourned until to-
morrow when the organization of the
body will be attempted.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
SOME RESISTANCE
IS BEING SHOWN
RUSSIAN WoRkMEN ORGANIZE
TO DEFEND pETRoeRAp
ALLIED EMBASSIES LEAvING
Germany Discloses Her intention of
Restoring the Monarchy in Rus
STA. New Ruler Will Be
Submissive to Kaiser
(By Joseph Shaplen.)


Petrograd, FEB. 26.-Despite the ac.
ceptance of the German imposed
peace, mobilization of troops and hur-
ried preparations for the defense of
Petrograd, continues.
A small detachment of German
forces are reported to have been NOV
ing towards Petrograd from Poskoff
one hundred and sixty miles south
west of Petrograd.
Workmen battalions have been
quickly organized and several already
are moving in the direction of Pso-
koff. ~
Severe Fighting at Psokoff.
After the capture OF that town the
Germans advanced several stations.
The Russian forces then began a
counter offensive and one town
changed hands several times.
The garrisoned soldiers refused to
fight but the workmen battalions. were
enthusiastic in the battle.
Reval was -Stubbornly defended be-
fore it was captured.
officials Leaving Petrograd.
London, Feb. 26.-American and
British embassies are departing from
Petrograd, leaving few persons in
charge, according to the Exchange
Telegraph dispatches from the Rus
sian capital received here today, and
dated last night. '
To Restore the Monarchy.
London, Feb. 26-Geramny plans to
restore the monarchy in Russia, &C
cording to telegram dated Friday in
Petrograd to the Morning Post 1t
says the Grand Duke OF Hess has been
appointed the commander in the Riga
section Of the German front.
His sister" the dispatch adds, the
former Empress Alexandria, as the
guardian of her son, the former tsar.
evitch, is the favorite German candi-
date for the throne. The former en-
peror will not accept the throne from
German hands. The bolsheviki have
provided form of government which
the Russians alone understandings
despotism. They have paved the way
for the return of the monarchy"
Submissive to the Kaiser.
AS German princess the former
czarina would be expected to be sub
missive to the plans of the kaiser.
AleXic Nicholaievitch, the former
cZarevitch, was born Aug. IL, 1904.
He is the youngest of the former
cars five children, the others being
girls.
Will Evacuate Moscow
Washington, Feb. 2G-With the i'm.
preston prevalent in Moscow that the
Germans are driving for that city the
American Counsel General and aids
are making an attempt to arrange for
the departure of the American colony
to Samii, 500 miles east.
All Americans thus far are safe ac-
cording to the messages which were
received at the state department this
afternoon.
Meeting Stubborn Resistance
Berlin, Feb. ga stubborn enemy
was defeated in violent fighting
south of Pshoff and some of the troops
were captured" the German war Off
cial statement announced today. THE
fortress of Reyal was captured after
q battle" the statement added.
"Near Kolkenkowitz the enemy
threw themselves against our forces
who were pressing upon Priper to-
wards Ukraine. They were thrown
back by storm troops. Our recent
capture. in the east included three di-
visional staff officers, $50 other Of
ficers and 1856 men,"
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
Get the swatter.

Nal Rose, II was who heard the first
blue bird this season, and he now
claims the distinction of having seen
the first fly. great blue bottle" Eel,
low. one of those who starts the mis-
chief. Get out the swatter.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
oId-Time Rhyme Revised.

Inere is boy IN our Town
And he is wondrous wise.
He saves his dimes and buys Thrift
Samps
AS each boy can who tries.
And when he has his Thrift Card full,
With all his might and main,
He trades it for Savings Stamp
And stars right in again.
r. G..
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
Divided over Telephone.

The people of both Douds and Le-
ando want the telephone central locat-
ed on their side of the river, and now
there is move on foot to accommo-
date both sides by having two switch
boards. one at Douds and one at
Leando.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
Advises Coal Purchase

Washington, d. c., Feb. 26-Fuel
Administrator Garfield today advised
all householders to buy their normal
supply of coal for next winter in the
regular way as soon as the coal is
available.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
Nearlx 10000 Die in Quake.

Annoy China Feb. 26.-Nearly 49,
900 persons lost their lives as result
of the recent earthquake in the Annoy
hinterland, according to the latest re-
ports from Swallow.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
USE MILK FOR pisHWATER
Wells Have Gone Dry South Of Atchi'
son County, Kansas

Atchison Kau., Feb. 26--Because
many wells have gone dry south OF
Atchison and water is extremely
scarce, Mrs Fred Draper, wife OF a
farmer, is using skinned milk for
washing dishes and clothes and scrub
bling.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
THE NEW LIBERTY LOAN.
Bonds Will Bear interest at Rate Of
~ Per Cent.

Washington. Feb. 26.-The next
Liberty Loans will bear Al per cent
interest. Representative Meeker de-
clared on the floor of the house today.
81 have this information direct" he
said.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
That New BRIDGE.

Material is being delivered on the
ground for the new bridge crossing
South Skunk at the Water Works to
replace the old structure at the site
of the old Whitmore bridge.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
Can Turn the Trick.

Winter has several times this sea-
son fully and completely demonstrated
his ability to come back. This last ex-
Ifbition of his was uncalled for.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
ON War lndustry Board

Washington, Feb. 26--Barnard Bar
cub today was named the chairman of
the war industry board succeeding
Daniel Willard recently resigned.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
Almost Through.

Mahaska County assessors are al
most through with their labors for
the season and have started compiling
their records for the 1918 tax lists.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
D. Murphy Resians.

Ed. Murphy, for many years the
superintendent of the Pulaski schools,
resigned last week and accepted the
superintcndency OF the Cantril school.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
Discharged From Army.

Leslie Bean of Reasnor, who has
been in training at Camp Pike, Arkan-
sas. has been given an honorable dis
charge from the army on account OF
physical disabilities.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1918-02-28
vii, Deliver Address.

Ex.President Taft is TO deliver the
commencement day address before the
graduating class of the Knoxville high
school.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-03-08

supper at the BiXby home. In the
meantime a number of friends took
possession OF the Roberts house and
were much at home when the own
ers returned. The evening was spent
pleasantly at crOkinole, social chat
etc. An impromptu marriage cere-
mony was performed by j. G. Ohm
sted, who also presented to Mr.. and
Mrs. Roberts number of beautiful
dishes as gift from the assembled
friends. This Vas the twenty-fifth
anniversary of marriage and they
were wished at least another tweny-
five years. A fitting poem was read
by Mrs. Ella BiXby, 1t being con-
tributed for the occasion by her
sister Eva who resides in New York
state. The refreshments were most
tastily served and the decorations
spoke plainly the significance of the
gathering. 1t was a pleasure to all.
Mrs. G.. w. John went to Fairmont
Monday where she will spend some
days with her mother and sister and
assist them to move to another home
in Fairmont
A large number of passengers
boarded the early train Monday
morning bound for different places.
Mrs. Chester Kendall is doing
splendidly following an operation
which was performed last week.
G. w. John accompanied Mr.. Dilley
to hospital in Mankato Monday
afternoon.
Miss Ida Boynton entertained the
Royal Neighbors of America Satur-
day.
j. G. Jay is visiting relatives at
Leroy, Mimi, having gone there
Friday.
Mrs. Olmsted spent Monday in
Mankato where she took a treatment
for her eyes which are troubling her
lately.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-03-08
Mapleton

Miss Honora Norton was a Mankato
visitor Wednesday.
Charles Norton spent several days
with Pierce Norton at Camp Grant
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Goodrich and
Mr. and Mrs. James Will went to
Mankato to hear the lecture by Ed
ward F. TrefZe on the United States
Food Administration which Mrs.
Goodrich is assisting in Mapleton.
III. S. Sandifer was called to Brook
harm, Miss, the first of the week by
the serious illness of his father
Miss Laura Chase gave up her
school at Amboy to assist with the
care of her mother who is seriously
ill.
Mr. and Mrs. Hulius Stance ar
rived home last Wednesday night
from their wedding trip during which
they visited relatives of both in
Wisconsin. They will be at home to
their friends at the Stance home.
The village caucus takes place Sat-
urday evening at which time the
village officers will be nominated.
The following Tuesday is election
day.
The Mapleton Red Cross branch
made its second February shipment
to Mankato. 1t consisted of forty
five hospital shirts, fifteen pajama
suits, seventeen sleeveless Jackets,
forty-five pairs of socks, eight pairs
of wristlets, $50 gun wipes, 800
mouth swabs, eleven napkins, four
handerchiefs. These have been made
since the shipment on February Is.
This society contemplates holding an
auction sale and bazaar in May and
hope to replenish the treasury which
the higher prices of yarn and out
ing and muslin is fast draining.
The Junior Red Cross is nicely
started. The grades are each doing
a different work while the high
school are knitting and making lay
etts
Mrs. E. l.. Sanborn and Miss Lorna
Taylor have organized auxiliaries.
P. w. Pitcher came to Mapleton
with Sheriff Osten Wednesday. Sew
eral other Mankato people were
with them.
Miss Ella Merickle of Mankato is
the guest of Mrs. Thomas Howie-
son.
Mrs. Alden Marble is entertaining
her sister of Illinois.
Frank Simon was called to Min
neapolis on business Wednesday.
Hon. William Mcqueen was a
Mankato visitor Wednesday and
heard the Trefz lecture.
The Congregational Sunday school
will hold a supper and sale at the
church parlors March IA, to raise
the balance due on the piano.
Mrs. Walter Olson and Mrs. G. T.
Johnson of Mankato were the guests
of Professor and Mrs. Melvin
several days this week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-03-08
-TTTE- ~,--y,s
Cleveland

Mr.. and Mrs. Rolla Everett left
Monday for few days visit with
twin city relatives and friends.
Charles Cheadle and daughter Ma
BILE and Annabelle were entertained
at the G.. L. Cheadle, Jr., home
Sunday
liver Hankins made business trip
to Minneapolis Monday.
Gust Finnigan returned Monday
from a three weeks vacation.
Misses Ruth Hurst and Ruth
Shultis were business callers at LIE
Sueur Center Saturday.
Mrs. Albert Lurth of Lake Wash
ington visited at the C. b. Hurst
home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. l.. Cheadle, Jr.,
spent the fore part of last week with
Mankato relatives.
Jay Hartman left Wednesday for
Jacksonville, Fla, for training.
Mrs. Robert Bird and Mrs. Emil
Dressed spent Thursday with Mrs.
William Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Coake were
Sunday guests at the Frank Shultis
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis A. Hermel re-
turned home last Monday evening
from their honey moon trip from the
west.
William Davis transacted business
at the county seat Wednesday last.
Mr. and Mrs. T. j. Lloyd enter
tanned company of relatives at
their home Sunday.
- NJ
Ruth Hurst were entertained at the
o. l.. Ransom home Tuesday even
ing.
L. j. Lloyd returned home Satur-
day from business trip to the cit
les.
Miss Ruth Hurst entertained the
following young ladies last Thurs
day evening, Misses Ruth and Luel-
La Hartman, Eleanora Groh and Ruth
Shultis.
John Davis was pleasantly sur
prised Saturday evening by a num-
Der of his friends in honor of his
birthday. At the usual hour nice
luncheon was served. All report a
most enjoyable time.
Miss Nellie Burns went to LeSueur
Center last Wednesday on visit
with relatives.
Miss Hattie Diller has accepted a
position as clerk in the general
store of Allen and Denker.
Miss Mary Denker of Kasota Wis
TIED here over Sunday.
Mrs. 0. l.. Ransom has been on
the sick list for several days the
past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner Davis are
spending fortnight with Pipestone
relatives.
MI. and Mrs. Fred Spangenbere
spent Sunday with Mrs. Anna Tres
mer.
Mrs. Anna Tresmer and children
were entertained Sunday evening al
the home of John Davis.
Miss Orabelle Davis entertained
company Thursday evening.
Brother Adolph Bolden, pastor O,
| the Christian church at Litchfield
Mimi, and Brother TRULY will ex.
change pulpits for Sunday, March 10
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-03-08
Rapidan>Decoria

A card party was held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. David Ander-
son Saturday night. A nice crowd
was in attendance. Refreshments
were served and an enjoyable even
ing spent.
Carl Jepsen sawed wood last week
for parties at Rapidan station.
John Anderson, Jr., sawed wood
last Friday for Mr.. Samuelson on
the A. w. Anderson farm.
Mr.. Otto Marks had the misfortune
to cut some of his fingers in buzz
saw while helping to saw wood at
one of mis- neighbors last week
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Anderson and
children of Mankato were out in their
car to the home of j. R. Anderson
Sunday afternoon. We believe this
is the first car out this way so far
this spring
Henry Cotton and family spent
Sunday at the C. Hanson home
Mr.. and Mrs. G. P. Samuelson and
little daughter Mabel were guests at
the H. l.. Cotton home Sunday.
Mrs. Paul GRANDSON and daughter
Ruth spent Sunday evening at the
Samuelson home.
Erick Hole is i'll at present but
we hope with the advancing of
spring to hear he is better.
The Ellis family that moved into
the old William Peters farm from
near Blue Earth city year ago, are
now moving onto a farm nearer Good
Thunder
The school in district No. 143 has
entered the list of Red Cross auxil-
iaries with sixteen members.