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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
WELL, SHERMAN DIDN'T
MEAN WAR LIKE THIS

"A recent issue Of The Stars and
Htripes. that unique newspaper issued
IN France by and for the soldiers OF
pershinR's armies, contains a rOilick-
Ing story, typical of the style which
American newspaper men are intro
iucing into the humdrun. staid cir
scles Of, European journalism. It car
yies Just the right note of frivolity,
too. to the soldiers 4 for whom The
stars and Stripes came into being It
81 not lacking in interest for the young
stess~ still on this side of the Atlantic,
who expect within few months to
he marching through the streets OF
London or Bordeaux. on their way to
the trenches Here's the story:
MAKING HISTORY.
4. London April 25.-As Sergeant
said when the memorable
evening had ended, 1--WE believe we
have achieved something. History
has been made"
And the sarj was Fighter than fox.
More power to the topaz mouchoir
With which he pecked at the dainty
beads Of sweat on his forehead.
Between the hours of 10 and II on the
U4XQt OIL ApIu Suy Luln year, ~ tuo
Palace Hotel, Bedford Place.. Blooms.
bury street, in the West End OF Lon
ION. thin Prime Event occurred:
THE TRENCH TROTWAS GIVEN
TO THE WORLD!
Even So my hearties,-- 1.-THE TRENCH
TROT.
4or, as y6u bucks across the channel
Wbuld say, "Le trot des tranchees."
Comprenez-vous, maintenant?
Ono hundred couple kicked on the
liz thrill to the world. and Il any lit
stle enthusiasm visited you about the
period mentioned. you know now what
ms the cause.
eoME ALLITERATloN HERE.
Composing the 100 couples were 100
limber lads OF the American E. F., and
100 ljssome lassies~of London. And a
laughing, ligthsome, lacy, lovely lot
they wore, L, yes.
The boys organized the party with
the helpNof one OF the many Ladiss
<bouutiful TO Yanks, Mrs. Sherwood OF
YSirfax Court, Radcliffe Gardens,
: a
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
Do You Know the Pulling
Power Of a Want AID in
THE COURIER?
If You Don't, Try One.

Mile. Amy Ellis, professional dan
aeuse, who led the Eayety at the first
A., r. F. dance, was again on hand
and Sergeant M once more presid-
ed as major domo. Then there was
Murray's Jazz Band, solid ebony, to
give the, st. Vitus quivers and Jerks
so necessary to / successful Yank hop.
I'VE wanted to make this real
American" the handsome, sergeant
said to me at the dance-for your star
correspondent was there on the job
while we watched silken ankles and
tightly wound puttees repeating the
curious evolutions Of the Trench Trot.
$50 We thought we'd bust out with
a few hesitations and glides and dips
Just to show the girls what's possible
in d ballroom. Then we thought we
should have a big surprise for the
evening, brand new dance, some
thing to- make history-get me? And
there you have the Trench Tr6t. Oh,
boy, look at 'em, would your"
HOW YOU DANCE IT
From q calculating scientific stand
point. 1t was an interesting demon
stration. The Trench Trot seems to
be combination of the Castle Walk
and the Lame Duck, with a little
sashay now and then as II you're fol-
lowing the zig-zag Of a trench bay.
Some of the boys even put few ex-
tras into it. One Yank who must have
been down in Lorraihe faxed fall
every now and then. You know how
the duckboar3s are down there. Pretty
realistic, his shoY was.
suppose when the boys write back
home about the party they'll say:
Dear Gladys,-We went to a little
dance Saturday night. Nothing much
doing because. we can't spare the time
to take much interest in such things.
Well, l hope you are feeling well. They
had pretty good lunch at the dance.
I got you're fine letter yesterday telling
how you're working hard every day
at war work. and I don't want you to
think our work is only going to dances.
That was very dull dance Z
No, no! 1t was one Of the shuhiiest|
shruggist, Observation-Disclosures dear
aint-it-entrancing hops you ever did
see.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
CAN'T ENLIST AFTER
JUNE 5 IF DRAFTAAGE

Young men who have become q
years of age since registration day
last year will be free to volunteer Cor
service until June g., 1918. This day
has been designated by the govern
ment as registration day for those~be.
coming of age during the last year and
after registering they will~be governed
by the same laws which have con-
trolled those registering last year. All
branches Of the service will be open
for enlistment to this class up to
June S. but after this date they will
be subject to call for military service
by the draft boards only, and no
chance for volunteer service will be
Owen to those registered.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
Patriotic to Protect Birds

grasshoppers; a Maryland yellow
throat 900 plant lice In 40 minutes.
The stomach Of cedar waxwing
contained 100 canker worms; snow
bunting was found to have eaten 1000
pigeon weed-seeds, Il Bob-White made
meal on 5000 seeds Of the same
plant, and mourning dove ate 1900
seeds of yellow sorel.
Professor Beale estimated that in
Iowa the tree sparrow eats 875 tons OF
weed-seeds every year.
The robin, the flicker, the thrush, all
found frequently In the game-bag Of
the hunter. subsist largely on a diet OF
ants. beetles, bugs. flies, grass-hop-
pers, caterpillars and spiders.
Food saving is patriotism Prove
your patriotism by helping save the
birds that protect the nations food
supply-People's. Home Journal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
GRANTED PERMIT
TO CATCH FLIES

Cedar Rapids, May 2s.-C. B. Grune'
valid MAS applied for and received .
permit to catch bluebottle- flies and as
evidence of his ability he brought with
him a trap, containing fully gallon
Of them, alf~caught by the simple pro
cess of placing the trap In his back
yard with . piece OF pltrid fish under
Meath. He will purchase or build be.
tween twenty and thirty fly traps and
place them In alleys and back lots in
the downtown district for the purpose
Of, decreasing the>sQpply OF fliSs this
summer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
GRADE PUPILS
BOOST POTATO
GARFIELD SCHOOL HAS EXHIBIT
OF "sppD PATRIoTs;" URGES
WHEAT SAVING

The Garfield school. is putting on 2
demonstration this week featuring the
potato as the most important substt
tute for wheat to be>used at the pres
emit time. =
The boys and girls of the upper
Hrades are vieing with each other to
she who can put on the finest exhibit.
( Potatoes are the local patriots just
now:> They have done their "bit" by
the nation and now they are appeal
ing to the patriotic citizens to do their
part by eating potatoes and then more
potatoes. thereby saving wheat for the
American soldiers and allies abroad.
SPUD SOLDIER CAMP
The soldier, camp displayed, by one
OF thS rooms would convince anyone
that the Hun could never gain foot
hold in America.
Miniature patriotic soldiers have
enlisted for Uncle Sam and their can
Torment Is complete in every respect
including tents, hospital, Kitchens and
camp gardens. The camp bears the
important sign, 1--WE have enlisted for
Uncle Sam. Join the ranks of the po-
tato patriots by eating US and saving
wheat"
REAL AMERICANS
Another interesting exhibit shows
the part which the real American is
taking in the great game OF winning
the war. Potato Indians in all their
war paint, wearing blankets and feath.
err OF many colors, have assembled in
a great pow.wow. They are exhibit
ing this important message, ''The pota.
to is being forced into the. ranks OF
the enemy. He is q real American,
Use hin.'
Another unique exhibit is the pota-
to soldiers embarking for Europe.
These soldiers are splendidly equipped
with their guns and other parapher-
MALTA. In the distance on the minia-
ture ocean are seen numerous ships
carrying away great cargoes Of wheat
and soldiers for lover there" At the
tiny dock is displayed this sign, "The
wheat has embarked for service in
Europe The potatoes are serving
here as a home guard.
Then several attractive posters have
been made by another group of child
rem, They emphasize various features
in the production and consumption
OF potatoes by the warning nations
and of the part they must play at home
II wheat is to be conserved for the sol
diers.
On Friday afternoon Miss Janet Ca
ton Of Ames will Judge the exhibits
and decide which ones represent the
most unique thought and cleverest
work
The exhibit will be open to the pub
lie all Friday afternoon.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
A PIECE
OF BOCHE PLANE

xKeokux, May 23.--J. O. Boyd, a
Keokuk attorney. has something he
will probably frame, hang over his
desk and look at with particular sat
isfaction every day for the rest Of his
life. 1t IL q piece Of linen from the
wing of German airplRne and ID only
an inch square but shows that two
American air lieutenants did the bus.
mess" with machine gun 1.-TWO miles
above the earth.
Leo G. Mckinley. Keokuk man,
said in a letter that the plane fell
April H.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
TRANSFERS SUCCEED
IN GETTING RAISE

Keokuk, May 23.-Teamsters work
ing for the city are to receive IS a day
instead Of s. beginning at once. They
will work ten hours.
Mayor Ed Lotion said that the coun-
ell had considered a recent petition OF
the teamsters for the Il additional
pay and decided that it should be
given.
In busy seasons the city hires six
or seven teamsters who own their
equipment. The teamsters held that
the cost Of feed was q great deal high
er and that they were working at a
loss under the old scale.
The new scale becomes effective at
ONCE, 1t was announced at the city
hill.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
LIEUT.. GAUMER GOES
TO CAMP PIKE

Bloomfield, May 23.-Dr. A, W.
Gaumer received his call from the war
department Monday with instructions
to report to Camp Pike, Ark. and left
yesterday morning to report for duty
In the dental corps at that camp.
Lieutenant Gaumer was commissioned
In the dental reserve corps last sum
mer but did not receive his call for
service until this week.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
CELEBRATE ITALY,S
ENTRANCE IN WAR

Centsrville, May 23-Big preparations
are being made for the celebration of
the Italian-American patriotic day
here Friday, commemorating Italy's
entrance into the war Three bands
two of them Italian and big parade
will be features at z p. m. followed by
speaking in both English and Italia1.
Big delegations Of Italians will be in
from mining camps over the county.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
HELPING SAVE our FEATHERED
FHtENps MEANS HELPING
SAVE FOOD CROPS.

Ths work done by birds in saving
food by destroying injurious insects
and keed-seeds is almost unbeliev-
able but the figures given here are
vouched for by scientists. For in
stahce:
a scarlet tranager ate $50 gypsy
moth caterpillars In Is minutes, which
p ct the rate Of 2.100 an hour
The Quail, most hunted of birds, has
no bad habits and eats Las species of
insects In summer and 129 kinds OF
harmful weed-seeds In winter.
A flicker was found to have eaten
loo chineh bugs; nighthawk, 600
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
eLAcknAwk EXCEEDS QUOTA

Waterloo, May 2S-Black hawk
county has already secured its full
quota of $50, 900 in the Red Cross war
relief fund campaign, according to re.
ports as madet to Macy Campbell, COM
lnander of the service league. ls IS
shown that in all parts Of the county
individuals are taking the fair share
which was apportioned to them by the
committee and that cheerful coopera'
ton is being given by all
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
kEokuk SOLDIER WOUNDED

Keokuk, May 23-Elbert L. Gregory.
a Keokuk soldier boy and brother OF
Mrs. B. F. Ward, has been seriously
wounded In France.
Word to this effect came to Mrs.
Ward from Adjutant General Mccain
in 'Washinton, A telegram stated that
Gregory was wounded May 3.
The Keokuk soldier is In the Rain
bow division, He enlisted in Company
L,before it WAS called into active SER
vice and departed from KeokukE for
Camp Dodge August 16, 1917.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
Poultry & Livestock
FOR SALE = a HORSE (s6UND),
broke to all harne6s. W.T. about 1900.
Y Price SIS for quick sale. r. II. Holler,
r, 8. Telephone SD3-F.12
LOOMFIELD MAN
NOW A CAPTAIN

Bloomfield. May 23-Dr. b C. Al.
lender Of this city, who has been a
mamber Of the dental corps of the
18th division at Camp Dodge since
last September. was last week pro-
NOTED from the rank OF first lieutep.
ant to the rank OF captain. Captain
sAllender 10 now attached to an engi.
neer's regiment, the 313th.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
CORPORAL M'CASH FOR
4TH OFFICERS CAMP

Bloomfield, May 23.-Corporal Buell.
McCash Of this city, was one of ths
soldiers at Camp Dodge to be desis.
mated by the commanding officer for
the fouIth officers training camp.
which opened at Camp Dodge last
week and will continue until the first.
Of September.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
NEW cENTERvlLLE COAL NINE.

NEW cENTERvlLlR COAL MINE.
Centerville, May %. - Appanoose
county il to soon have new, modern
coal mine, near Centerville, the com
pany to be known as the Midway Coal
Co., and the mine will be on the Mystic
interurban line. Tony Treyisol. Of AL.
bia, is to be the manager and the
work of sinking the shaft will begin
this week. Three hundred and twenty
acres Of coal.land have been leased on
the Wilkinson and Feikner farm. and
while the capacity of the mine and the
equipment to be installed has not been
announced, 1t is probable that it will
be electrified, transmission lines run.
ming very near the site of the mine.
The company is incorporated, at $25..
900.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
DEATH OF PROMINENT WOMAN

\ O6ATH OF PROMINENT WOMAN
Fairfield, May 23.-Mrs. Gus Castle.
one Of the best known women in Fair
field passed away TueIday evening
about 8 o'clock at the Jefferson county
hospital after an illness of several
months. Only 4 short time ago it was
thought she was improving slowly and
might be spared.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day morning, at 10 o'clock at the home
on East Adams street, and the inter-
ment Will be made in Evergreen ceme-
terry. Mrs. Castle was about 4S years
Of age and was born and reared near
-Four Corners, and had spent her entire
life In Jefferson county
She is survived by her husband and
three sons, Arthur and Roy of this
city, and Harlan who Is stationed at
Camp Dodge with his regiment but
who was at her bedside when the end
came. One brother, Edward Kauff-
man, and one sister, Mrs. Oscar HI.
Sherman, of Lockridge, also survive
her together with many friends.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
JUNIORS ENTERTAIN SENIORS

Charlton, May 23.-The members Of
the Junior class of the Charlton high
school entertained the seniors, the
high school faculty, and the members
OF the school board at banquet
Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian
church. The tables were decorated in
the Junior colors. green 4 and white.
The viands served by, the Presbyter-
ian ladies', were delicious and we're
soon consumed. Following the ban
quet a,reception was held at the DIR. T..
p. Stanton home, which was decorated
in the Junior and Senior colors. and
where some time was spent in most
ENJOYABLE manner.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
PATTERSON VISITED ,sioouRNEY

FNnEHSON VTSIIE Ed NSTVOUHNEV
Sigourney, N2S.-Attorney James
NJ. Patterson Of Oskaloosa was Sig
Quincy visitor on Tuesday in the inter-
est of his candidacy for Judge of the
district court In and for the sixth ju-
dicial district.
Mr.. Patterson is an able lawyer and
stands high in the estimation of the
Oskaloosa Bar association where he
has practiced his profession for the
past twenty-five years. The district
could not do better than to nominate
and elect Mr.. Patterson as one OF its
three judges for the coming four year
term.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24

Tor Liberty launching day, July 4.
New York-Deputy States Attorney
Becker announced his recent investi-
cation had revealed that the story of
quantities of German arms being
stored in this country was myth and
probably grew out of the German plot
to foment a revolution in India.
valdosta, Ga.-sidney johnson, a
negro, accused of completely in the
murder of Hampton Smith, shot to
death in fight with the police. Four
negroes have been lynched as a result
Of the Smith killing.
Aurora, Ill.-Local brewery warns
saloon keepers to conserve or>be put
on beer rations.
Santa Fe, N. M.-Frank Blumlin.
former chaplain OF the state national
guard was found guilty of violating
espionage act.
Norfolk, -Forty-three bolsheviki
members OF the crew of the Russian
ship Omsk pleaded guilty to conspir-
acy to seize the ship and sell the cargo
and were sentenced to i've days in Jail
each.
New York-Four Russians. who
claim to represent thousands OF their
countrymen In America, left for Wash.
ington tolsecure on1cial approval Of a
scheme-to reestablish the Kerensky re-
g1me and renew war on Germany.
A Canadian Pacific port-The Japa-
nese freighter Burmah-Maru, which
caught IRE of this port, is returning
under her own steam.
REMAINS TAKEN TO KNOXVILLE.
Charlton, May 23.-Mrs. J. F. AID
rich. mother Of Mrs. J. A. Down,
passed away at the latters home In
this city on Tuesday morning, alter
an extended illness, at the age Of IS
years. A brief funeral service. con-
Quoted by Rev. Ernest P. Taggart Of
the Christian church, was held at the
Bown home yesterday forenoon at 10
taken to Knoxville where funeral ser
vices will be held this afternoon at the
Christian church, followed by inter-
ment in the Knoxville cemetery by the
side Of her husband.
THoMAs-6ARRoN MARRIAGE
Charlton, May 23.-Private Arthur
L. Thomas of Camp Dodge, and
Miss Nan e. Barron of Wayne
county were united in marriage
last evening At o'clock at the
home of the brides sister, Mrs. L. w.
Shook, in Warren township. Rev.
Campbell, Of Humeston, performing
the ceremony. Only the immediate
relatives were present. The bride
taught in the Derby schools last year
and is a young lady Of refinement and
pleasing personality. Previous to his
call to the colors the home of tbs
groom was In Monroe where he con-
Quoted a hardware and implement
store. He is spoken Of ~ an exem-
plary young man, and in every way
worthy Of his bride.
-. \ 4
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-05-24
HIGH LIGHTS |.
A DAYS NEWS

Washington. d. C.-Shipyards are
notified to rush work for big launching
for Liberty launching day, July 4.
The courier-index., 1918-11-22
Discovery of lrogen
 Amazes Entire Nation
Remarkable Element Restores Health and Vital FoweS To Weak Suffering People Declare Scientists-to De
 Placed on Sale in Marianna at M D. Daggeu

been made as to who would secure the selling agency for this territory, as it is understood that only one thoroughly reliable druggist is ap- pointed in each town to distribute the much sought for product.
 Following this discussion. announce ment is now made that Irogen can be secured in Marianna at M. D. Daggett and many hundreds have all ready called to get a supply ana test the strength giving powers claim ed for this new discovery. and those who are in a position to know pre- dict that Irogen will shortly be used in every household throughout the length and bredth of this country.
 According to physicians and drug gists. among the numerous symptoms which may indicate a varying de- grees weak blood and its need of lro- gen are: ack of muscular strength and endurance, weakness or irritabll- ity, plae, anaemic skin, restless sleep loss of appetite, dyspepsia and indi' gestion, loss of wieght susceptibility to colds and catarrh, habitually cold feet and hands, exhaustion after mod crate exercise or work, premature age and various skin eruptions On the whole. it is said, the heart and stomach suffer the most from weak blood and respond most quickly to the strengthening effect of lrogen.
 Note. Irogen, the product men toned above, is now on sale in Ma rianna by M. D. Daggett, in Moro by c. A. Lott, in Oak Forrest by Vail Suit & Smith, in Council by J. C. Davis, and by leading druggists in practically every city, town and vii lage in the state. (adv)
The courier-index., 1918-11-22
A FOOL AT FORTY

It is an old proverb that every man is either a fool or a physician at 40. Well. I fooled along for 40 years in the drug business and practice or medicine before I perfected a blood medicine that I thought and knew could offer the public with impunity
 have perfected Number 40 for the Blood" and to show you that | do not wish to fool you l will send you your money by mail if you return the front of the carton with the statement that you have tried Mum her 40 for the Blood without satis- factory results for any scrotulous disease, for blood poison, chronic rheumatism, malaria, chronic liver and stomach trouble, constipation, or in fact any disease for which it is recommended. J. c. Mendenhali, Evansville, Ind Sold by P. R. Turn CT Drug Go.
The courier-index., 1918-11-22

Few announcements in many years have caused such widespread interest in medical and scientific circles and among the public in general as that recently made regarding the discov- cry of Irogen and it's relation to the blood and general health of the hu- man system.
 The wonderful power of Irogen to rebuild natural strength. health and vigor is now attributed by physicians and scientists to it's blood building power. Irogen, they explain, regen- crates human blood. for it has been demonstrated beyond the possibility of a doubt that Irogen supplies na- ture with the element essential to the formation of new blood
 The entire nation has been amazed over the possibilities brought to light through the discovery of Irogen. and rightly so, for this discovery has a practical interest of far reaching i'm portance to the public in general. 1t is known that the world is literally full of people whose blood is below the standard of vigorous health and whose strength and vitla resistance to disease is therefore very low. Al most every household, it is said, con tains one or more persons whose vii tality is below normal-not necessar- fly invalids, but rather weddings, who are prone to disease and com plaints of every kind. To these Iro- gen will prove of inestimable value in rebuilding natural strength and health through regeneration of the blood, declare authorities.
 Great in terest has been aroused in Marianna since the discovery of frozen and much speculation has
The courier-index., 1918-11-22
Miller Lumber Company
coat suit, 6 waists, 6 hats.

l coat suit, waists, hats. Mrs J. E. Clarkson, cash $1. Cayce Turner 40 packages of cigar cites, 40 packages chewing gum, 40 packages hints for our canteen serv- ice.
 Report of Brickeys Auxiliary Finished Garments: Mrs. Bickerstaff, pairs boys draw CTS.
 Mrs. Kinard, pairs boys drawers. Mrs. Piper, pair boys drawers and one quilt set together. Mrs. Galbraith, pairs boys draw CTS.
 Mrs. Will Gullett, 2 pairs boys drawers.
 Flora Bickerstaff, one knitted sweat CT.
 Donations Received: Mrs. Kinard, Jr., one ball of tape. Mrs. Kinard, Jr., cash $50. Mrs. Kausler, $1.
 Mrs. Mattice, $1.
 Mrs. Gallbraith, $1.
 Mrs. Dick Ray, $1.
 Mrs. Comstock, 50 cents. Miss Katie Davis, 50 cents Mrs. Comstock, 3 pairs knitted socks.
 Miss Lillian Massingill one pair knitted socks.
 FLORA BICKERSTAFF, Sec