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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-25
C0ALLESS RULE
STARTS MONDAY
Iowa Stores Open $50 A. M.
to $50 p. NJ; Six Light
less Nights.

Des Moines. Jan. 24.-Curtailed
hours for the operation of stores in
Iowa, effective next Monday until fur
ther notice, were fixed in coal con-
servation order promulgated, today by
Charles Webster, state fuel admins
traitor.
Retail stores, excepting those deal.
ing in drugs and confectionery, may
open not earlier than $3.50 a. m. and
must close not later than $50 p. m.
Drug stores may operate from 1880
a. m. to 10 p. m. and confectionerS
from $3.50 a. m. to 10 p. m.
SIX LIGHTLESS NIGHTS.
Extension of lightless nights to
every night but Saturday also is de-
creed, and limit is placed on coal
deliveries to households. Merle Pot
ter. assistant to Administrator Web
ster, said today's order supplemented
the Monday shutdown order recently
applied to Keokuk, Fort Madison. Bur-
lington, Davenport, Clinton and Du-
buQue and that these cities must also
observe today's order insofar as it
does not conflict with the previous
one.
MAY BE MODIFIED.
Enforcement Of today's order is
placed under the direction of the city
and county fuel committee, and the
"order may be modified by the local
committees to meet local conditions"
Other orders include:
Billiard rooms, pool halls and bow
ling alleys may be open not earlier
than 10 a. m and shall be closed not
later than 10 p. NJ.
mo school building in which no
classes are actually held shall be heat
ed on Saturday except to such degree
as is necessary to keep the pipes from
freezing.
ONE LOAD TO HOMES.
Deliveries of coal for household use
are limited to not over one load. Ap-
plicants must make true statement of
the amount on hand and whether or
not orders have been given to other
dealers. No delivery shall be made
when more than two weeks supply is
on hand
Recommendations made by Admin
istrator Webster included:
Barber shops should be regulated
as conditions warrant by the local
fuel committees.
UNION CHURCH SERVICES.
Churches should hold union ser.
vices and omit all possible mid-week
meetings.
During the present eXigency meet.
ings of lodges and clubs be dispensed
with insofar as is possible.
"Houseowners: Study economy in
the use of fuel Save a shovelful a
day for Uncle Sam Sift your ashes.
See that your furnace is in good re-
pair"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-25
YANKEES FLY FOR U. 8.

With the American Army in france,
jan. 23.-(Delayed)-Many OF the for
mer members OF the Lafayette flying
squadron, formerly under the French
colors. are back at the front. flying
now in American uniform after their
Induction into the American army.
Among the fliers who have been ont
are Major VIM. Thaw. Major Raoul
,I.ufberry, Captain Robert Rockwell
and Captain Dudley H. Hill.
A German airplane was recently
brought down by the American fl1ers,
one of its occupants being killed and
the other taken uninjured. The pris-
oner aviator was invited to luncheon,
during which the new American Off
GERS obtained Information from him
believed to be OF considerable value.
This airman boasted that the German
fliers would easily outclass the Amer
leans.
On the western front in France and
Belgium and on the Italian front,
where the contending armies of the
chief belligerents in the world war
have displayed little activity for some
time. official reports announce re-
sumption of hostilities Of unusual ac-
tivity for winter months. While the
operations mentioned in the state
ments from the various army head
quarters are of little consequence from
q military view, yet the general ex-
tent OF the activity indicates that de-
velopments of considerable magnitude
are In immediate prospect
ALLIES SCORE ON FOE.
Intensity of the artillery fire has in
creased all along the western front
and raiding parties and air fighting
have been resumed under more favor
able conditions. The success Of a
German raid on British trenches west
of La Bassee is announced by the
British official communication which
claims, however, that another hostile
party was dispersed west OF Villers-
guislain.
In the Nieuport sector the French
war Office announces the recapture Of
ground gained by the enemy in raid
Wednesday morning.
ITALIANS FENCE WITH FOE.
The French statement also says that
the artillery is active in the Chaume
wood front and in the sector of Hill
344 and claims the failure of an ene-
my attack at the former place.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-25

Petrograd, Jan. 23.-Delayed)-
Russia must give up Courland and all
the Baltic provinces or the Germans
will resume military operations and
occupy Reval within a week, the Ger
man delegation at the Brest-LitovsN
negotiations informed the Russian
representatives at the last session of
the conferees. An adjournment was
taken until January 20 to permit the
Russian , consider the German
terms.
HOFFMAN DETAILS GRAB.
The secretary of the Ukrainian dele
cation gave out an account Of the
, meeting. 1t says the Russians put a
question to the delegates of the GEN.
trail powers as to what were their
final peace terms. General Hoffman,
one OF the German delegates replying
by opening map and pointing out
the following line, which they insisted
should constitute the future frontier
of Russia:
From the shores of the gulf Of Fin
land to the east of the Moon sound
islands to Walk to the West of Minsk.
Ito Brest-Litovsk.
RUSS REFUSAL IMMATERIAL.
This completely eliminates Cour-
land and all the Baltic provinces.
The Russians asked the terms Of
the central powers in regard to the
territory south of Brest.Litovsk. Gen.
eral HOFFMAN replied that was ques-
ton which they would discuss only
with Ukraine. NJ Kameneff. mem.
Der of the Russian delegation asked:
"Supposing we do not agree to such
conditions. What are you going to
do?"
General Hoffman's answer is re-
ported to have been:
within week, then, we would
occupy Reval."
UP TO sLAv COUNCIL.
The Russians then asked for re-
cess, which was granted reluctantly
The Germans declared it was the last
postponement to which they would
consent The request was made by
Leon Trotzky, head of the Russian
delegation.
The negotiations between the Ukri-
inians and the central powers are pro-
ceeding amicably. The Austrians Of
fered to cede Cholmchina to the
Ukrainian republic but only on condi-
ton that Ukrainians send grain and
other foodstuffs to the central powers
Immediately on the conclusion of
peace.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-25
VIENNA STRIKE
IS UNCHECKED
DISPATCHES SAY
zoe, 900 WORKERS STILL
ARE IDLE.

London. Jan. 24.-Reports received
in Copenhagen from Vienna as for
warded by the Exchange Telegraph
correspondent indicate that 100000
men there still are on strike and that
the strike conditions in Budapest
The extremists are not contentec
with the settlement reached as re-
suit of the governments concessions
to the socialists and are distributing
leaflets violently attacking the official
party leaders.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-25
LAND GRAB is HUNS
LAST WORD TO RUSS;
REFUSAL IS ANSWER

Russians little against the Germans
j shown the photo
While propagandss singing the peace
throughout the peaceful and friendly
spirit firmly
leaving them there length Of time
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-25
FOE w,rnpRAws IN ITALY.

Italian Headquarters in Northern
Italy. Jan. 23-CDelayed)-The enemy
has evacuated territory on the north
ern mountain front behind Monte
Tomba extending from the Piave river
westward. Their defense lines now
have been moved back to Monte spi-
noncia.
Italian patrols making reconnais-
sances in the last few days found that
the enemy patrols and sentinels mad
been withdrawn and later discovered
sshst the enemy Kf assndone1 the
entire region. @
DUE TO FRENCH CHARGE:
This retreat is sequel to the bril-
liant victory French. troops recently
obtained on Monte Tomba inasmuch
as the enemy's position thereafter be-
came untenable.
The retirement of the enemy is i'm
portant as showing that he has given
up his effort to force passage to the
Venetian plains by way or Monte
Tomba and the west bank OF the
Piave, at least for the present. He is
now constructing defensive works IN
the rear
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-25
Courland And All
Baltic Area
Demanded
By Foe
ANSWER MUST BE MADE
BY SLAvS JANUARY 20

Petroorad, Jan. 23.- (Delayed)
The Russian delegates to the
Brest-litovsk peace conference
have decided unanimously to re-
ject the terms offered by the Ger
mans.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-25
Dugouts and tunnels De-
stroyed; Lost Ground Re-
gained; Teutons Continue
Withdrawal In Italy; Fly
ers Join Pershing.
EPOCHAL STRUGGLE
IN WEST is NEAR

With the French Army in France,
Jan. 2s.-tDelayed)-The French on
Monday executed brilliant raid on
the German lines eastward from
yiene LIE Chateau, near Four de Pars'
along front Of 5000 yards and reach-
ing a depth of 500 yards.
An intense artillery preparation
made the progress of the troops easy
and they were able to destroy all en-
emy works, shelters and mine CALLER
les before returning to their own line.
German prisoners were captured by
the French as well as three machine
guns. The French suffered few cas-
ualties. The gunners' work was mag
nificent not only as regards destruc-
tion but in the manner in which 1t
completely silenced the enemy arti!-
lery.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-25
REVOLT AGAIN
ROCKS RUSSIA
Unconfirmed Reports Tell
OF Fighting at
Petrograd.

London, Jan. 24.-One of those per
iods of scarcity of Russian news
which often has proved to be coinci-
dent with important events is now be-
ing experienced. Few dispatches have
peace negotiations at Brest-Litovsk
and other items which the bolsheviki
government has permitted to come
through The arrest of many socialist
members of the constituent assembly
and of battalion of death. reported
this morning, indicates that there may
have been recurrence of trouble in
the Russian capital.
From Scandinavia come reports al
leging that conditions are grave.
Rumors of this sort, coming by way
Of Haparanda, have proved unreliable
so frequently that they must be re-
they are to the effect that commit.
tee of safety in Petrograd has issued
manifesto stating that the counter
revolutionaries have united to fight
the present government. that former
Premier Kerensky, NJ. Savinkoff and
other leaders of the opposition of the
bolsheviki have arrived in Petrograd
from the Don and that severe fighting
is in progress. It is reported the Dol.
sheviki have hastily summoned 1000
sailors from Helsingfors and Kron
stadt and that warships in the Neva
are taking part in the encounters.
Another report from the same
source says the situation is rapidly
approaching climax but makes no
mention of a concentrated movement
or of actual fighting. 1t adds that
events of the gravest importance are
impending.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-25
BELGIUM'S MONARCH
RE-STATES PEACE AIM

Paris. Jan. 24.--King Albert, in his
belated reply to Pope Benedict's
peace note, declares that Belgium
will consent to peace only upon the
guarantee of absolute political, econ
onic and territorial independence.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-04
STRENGTHENS
KIDNEYS
PURIFIES BLOOD

You can't expect weak kidneys 20
keep up under the terrific strain OF
natures effort 70 flter the acids -Aad
poisons out of the system unless
they are given q little help. Don't
allow your kidneys. the most over
worked organs of your body. 10 be-
come diseased when a little atten-
ton now Will prevent H. Don't try
to cheat nature II can't be Gone.
Az soon as you commence 90 have
backache, feel nervous, tired or
worn out without cause, GET BUSY.
These are usually warnings that
your kidneys are not working prop
erly snd throwing of the poisons as
they should
Do not delay a minute. Go after
the csuse Of your ailments or you
may find yourself in the grip Of an
incurable disease. GOLD MEDAL
Harlem Oil Capsules will give az
most immediate relief from kidney
troubles. which may be the unsus-
pected cause Of I'll health. GOLD
MEDAL Haarlem OIL Capsules will
do the work. They are the pure
original Haariem OIL Capsules i'm
ported direct from the laboratories
In Haarlem Holland. Ask your drug
Eist for GOLD MEDAL and accept
no substitutes Look for the name
GOLD MEDAL on every box. Three
sizes, sealed packages. Money re-
funded IL they do not help you
Adv.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-04
CALIFORNIA BALLOON MAN
RELATES THRILLING ESCAPE

Hts captive balloon torn by storm
from Its mooring when only 100 feet
above ground. and shooting upward
to a height Of 10000 feet. then 80 rap
idly falling that he had to jump In
q parachute to earth. Lieut.. II. c.
Hahlbeck, an observer attached TO
the army balloon school At Arcadia
Cal. escaped without a scratch.
In his Official report of the adven-
ture, made public by the War De-
partment yesterday. Lieut.. Hahlbeck
thrillingly describes his experience.
He was making observations IN the
balloons basket, he reported. at an
altitude of about 2.50o feet when q
storm he had noticed gathering over
the nearby mountains began to blow
his craft wildly.
Fearing the strain would be too
great for the cable, he telephoned TO
men at the winch below to wind IT In.
The storm increased and tossed the
balloon violently. Finally. when with
in 100 feet from the ground. fercer
gust than the others struck the bag,
swapping the cable.
Immediately the craft rose to a
great height, which Hahloeck esti-
mated from the mountains below to
The Washington herald., 1918-11-04
Rupture Kills
1000 Annually

Seven thousand persons each year are laid
awsy-the burial certificate being marked "Rup-
tlre-" Whyr Because the unfortunate ones
had neglected themselves or had been merely
taking care Of the sign tswellingl Of the sffiic-
ton and paving attention 70 the cause. What
are you doing? Are you negiecting yourself by
wearing truss, appliance, or whatever name
you choose 70 call il? At best the truss is only
a makeshift-a false prop against collapsing
wall-and cannot be expected To act as more
than mere mechanical support. Tue binding
pressure retards blood circulation. thus robbing
the weakened muscles Of that which they need
observation-disclosures.
But science has found a way, and every truss
sufferer in the land is invited to make FREE
test right in the privacy OF their own home. Tho
PbAPAO method is unquestionably the most
scientific, logical and successful self-treatrnsnt
for rupture the world has ever known
The PbAPAO PAD when adhering closely to
the body cannot possibly slip or shift out OF
place, therefore. cannot ehafe or pinch. Soft
as Velvet-eay to apply-inexpensiFe. To be
used whilst you work and whilst you sleep. No
straps, bnckes or springs attached
Lean how to close the hernial opening as ma
ture intended 50 the rupture CAN'T come
down. Send your name today TO PLAPAO CO.,
Block a5, st, Louis, No., for FREE trial
Plapao and the information necessary.-Adr.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-04

manifestly poor fitting. They are
newly shod with clumsy footwear
for the trenches. Their puttees
are new. They seem brand new in
every respect.
One marvels at the tenacity with
which the Americans are rushing
such crude material forward.
Closer examination disoloses W
shaped service stripes on the left
arm. indicating at least six months,
frequently a year or year and
half of service.
Many wear wound stripes on the
other arm. Some have two. Then
the observer realizes this is a
division of American veterans go
ing back in after 1t has been re-
fitted back OF the lines Only the
fact that many OF the men carry
new French canteens indicates that
they are other than recruits. This
in itself proves that the veteran
supply of American canteens is
who lose their water bottes in bat
French containers.
The Frenchmen- generally use
them for wine. The division l saw
pass by was the famous (deleted
by censor), Its good clothes were
all worn out months since.
Those most recently from the
States wear some insignia on their
uniforms TO indicate their division.
One, red diamond patch on the
shoulder. Another has a wild cat.
Nicknsmes Dropped.
The veteran divisions are taking
up this practice to some extent. but
few divisions that have seen much
service are called by nicknames.
They are known by numbers.
The Rainbow Division is never
called anything but the Forty
second
New England's Twenty-sixth in
sists on the nickname, Yankee Di-
vision"
some old divisions have chang-d
entirely from their original psrs m
mel. as for instance the Manhattan
18th. which is now made up of men
from Montana and oregon as we'll
as New York, but remains in popu-
lar mind the big towns own"
The requirements are now given
final battle preparation behind the
lines. The last few days have been
sunshiny and pleasant. The country
close to the front presented scenes
reminiscent of Dix and other train
ing camps in the States.
Recruits were being instructed in
machine gunnery and how to take
cover by men who were themselves
raw hands a short time back. Be
tween breaks in their own gunfre
practice the rockies could hear the
humble of the guns at real work.
Occasionally they could see puffs of
smoke against the clear sky. where
shrapnel and shells were seeking
hostile planes. Around them they
could see crosses marking the rest
ing places OF gallant soldiers, for
generally a training field of a bat
talon has been fought over time
and again. ~
Always there is rumbling past
them a procession OF troops. trucks.
tanks and ambulances.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-04
KNOWS BOMBS
HIT HOSPITALS
Clergyman Inspecting Sal.
walton Army Work Re
ports Facts.

New York. Nov. a-That the Ger
man airmen have no respect for the
laws Of humanity, and that they per-
sist In bombing hospitals in the
French and American sectors without
qualms of conscience, Is attested by
the Rev. C. T. Wheeler, who, after
spending several months inspecting
Salvation Army operations In France,
has Just returned to this country. Dr.
Wheeler's report has been filed with
the United War Work Campaign, at
No. 60 Vanderbilt avenue, and many
Of his disclosures will be brought to
the attention OF the government in
Washington.
After stating that the Salvation
Army Is doing a unique work in
France. which will give it promi-
nent place in history" DR.. Wheeler
told OF visiting the Mondidier front in
the Cantigny sector, where he met
Ensign Heen Purviance and her as
sistants. who were In charge Of the
salvation Army work In that sector
Near the hut in this sector. where DR.
Wheeler holds largely attended re-
ligious services. was an old French
chateau which was being used as a
hospital. Near this chateau was an
other hospital conducted by a French
major who was born in New Orleans.
Marked with Crosses.
saw evidence here of the scant
respect which the enemy pays to
the signs indicating a hospital"
said DR.. Wheeler. AT each corner
of the building on the ground a
great cross had been made OF some
The Washington herald., 1918-11-04

groups, as those which build up
tissue and repair waste in the body
and as those which furnish heat
and energy.
Food conservation is shown by
illustration, too. The sugar rations
of the various allied countries are
exhibited. Suggestions for keeping
within the allowance per month per
person are also shown.
Examples of dehydration and its
practicability for the United States
army are also exhibited. There are
Jars of fruit and vegetables pre-
served by the coldpack process,
showing its efficiency.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-04
OVERSEAS PARCELS
SENT ONLY ON DEMAND
Special License Except for Christ
mas Parcels Required Now.

Gifts and presents. except Christmas
presents whose forwarding to soldiers
serving abroad has already been reg
ulated, may only be sent to soldiers.
sailors and marines serving abroad,
Red Cross, Y. NJ. C. A, X. C. and
other such war workers abroad. and
allied soldiers without special license
from the War Trade Board when re-
quest is made by the recipient. In
such cases the shipments may be sent
under blanket license now issued by
the board, providing the letter Of re-
quest is enclosed in the package. The
wrapper OF the package sent must
carry the statement that It is shipped
under export license PAC-43. that the
parcel contains only articles sent at
the approved request of the addressee,
which is enclosed, a statement of the
contents. name and address Of both
shipper and addressee. The request,
in conformity to which the package
is sent must have the approval of the
commanding officer of the addressee.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-04

white material which was visible
to ayiators from great height.
In spite OF this. there were three
great holes by the side OF the hos
pital. showing that the hospital
had been bombed despite the signs.
During one of these aerial bonn
bardments. a score of ofdcers. sol
diers and wounded men were
killed"
DR.. Wheeler told OF meeting En-
sign James, who was in charge OF
the Salvation Army hut in the Toui
sector. this being q section OF an
old wine cellar feet high and 90
feet long. Ensign James was with
out help so he invited the American
troops to come In and fry their
own eggs or other edibles at will.
DR.. Wheeler said that he was
struck everywhere he went with
the spiritual influence the SALIVA
tionists and other war workers
exert over the American soldiers.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-04

Crack Troops Now.
1t may be difficult for mothers and
fathers in America to realize that
the boys they saw leaving home and
hearth little over a year ago, wholly
unversed In the business of war and
unsophisticated in the ways Of the
world, today are classed as crack
troops. But such is the case.
Half dozen american divisions
made up of boys and men who few
short months ago were clerks, ar
tisans, bartenders, walters, collegians.
teamsters, brokers, messenger boys,
ball players and newspapermen. are
rated by military experts and their
enemies-who ought to know-along
with the flower OF the continental SOL
diery.
One German who has fought against
nearly all allied crusaders declared the
other day when he was captured by
the Americans that the German vet
Grams would rather meet any troops
than the American First Division.
The First Division has been through
all the big shows. as the fights are
called. in which the Americans have
figured.
It is the old fox Of the Yank di-
visions fighting the Germans.
This story is written to impress upon
American readers the fact that our
army. which is opposed tonight by
the pick OF the Kaiser's troops, is re-
spected by the Germans as an army
OF real veterans which has long since
passed the days OF experimentation
and doubt
Through Paths of He'll
1t is true that it is steadily fed
from the reservoirs Of recruits VINO
are pouring Into France by boat
loads daily, but it is sinewed and
muscled by men who have been
through all those pathways OF hell
which led through Soissons and
Chateau Thferry to the Marine, on
up through the Argonne to the
Meuse.
It is an army plentifully bestrewn
with distinguished service crosses,
Croix de Guerre and other marks Of
great valor. It is a war-wise army.
The men are tonight a counterpart
OF the men who followed Jackson,
Lee, Longstreet. Grant, Sherman and
Meade a half century ago.
They have seen comrades die be-
side them. They have been through
mud and blood, filth. cold and
hunger. They have seen suffering.
They have experienced suffering
They know how to fight method
ically and effectively. They know
all the oldest established ways OF
fighting. They have introduced
many innovations. Moreover they
fight with a dash and spirit that has
astounded the enemy.
Nothing ever seems to dampen
their enthusiasm. 1t Is always the
strongest ingredient OF their work
They are for the most part men who
will return promptly to civil life,- to
their old peaceful pursuits once the
war Is over. But now they are SOL
diers, with an amazing discipline,
devoted to soldering with the same
wholeheartedness with which they
followed whatever occupations they
had before the war.
Big trucks go rumblins down the
roads apparently packed with new
recruits. They wear uniforms