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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

then recognized him as one Of our own
men lie showed me the direction home
and I got there Just IN time to stop a
'carchlug party starting ou' 90 lind my
body
The raid was huge success. We
captured twelve Germans, beside, kill
iug may more. We couldn't count
these because many OF them died In the
dupou,s We only lost ono killed and
twelve wounded. all ol whom We
brought back II /, q point of honor
never to leave body IN the German
trenches
Nv the way the battalion wc ra,drl
wa, the Twenty second pru,sian nlln.
llv
copyright 1917 by Mai, y NJ McRuc1
(l'o Re Continued
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
Ferris Talks Oil
With President

WASHINGTON. Jan. H-Reprc-
sentative Ferris Of Oklahoma. chair
man Of the house public lands COM
miltec, conferred with President vii
son yesterday regarding oil land leas
ing legislation A leasing bill has
passed the senate and another is pend
ing before Mr. Ferris committee.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
ARMY RECRUITER
EXPECTS RUSH
Registration Bill VIII Lead to
EnIiStmontS, He Thinks,

With a favorable prospect for the
passage by congress of bill requiring
all men who have attained the age ot
q wears since June s 10 register and
make them subject 10 ,eIcctilc draft
Captain Marcus Coycll, recruiting Of
ficcr in Oklahoma for the United
States army believes there will be
recruiting boom" in Oklahoma within
the next few weeks,
Expects Rush of Recruits.
There are many young men in this
state who have reached the age OF p
years since June s." said Captain
CoyclI today, and ! am sure that tew
Of them want to be taken into the M
tIonal army through the sclcctiye draft
because OF their age, il is not prob
able that many Of them arc married
or have dependent relatives and the ma
Jorlty will have no cleans OF cNcmp-
ton Therefore, | believe that they
will enlist in the regular army Lor the
term of the war rather than wait to he
drafted" "
No Navy Recruits,
The army obtained eight recruits
during the twenty-iour hour period
ending at noon today, ali Of whom lett
today for the training camp at Fort
Logan, Colo. The navy did not get
recruit during the same period OF time
The names OF the army recruits and
their home towns follow:
Walton j. Rhodes. Carpenter: Dwight
a sloane. oklahoma city. Lecndcr b..
keL Ihrner; LccRoy DUNCAN. Tucumseh; I;
virgil Ar'mun. shawnee; james Brautloy
Young k.ngtishcr; Roe II Helm. Norge,
ana John W Perrin. Mountain Grove,
Mo.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
SEVEN
Five French shlps sunh.

PARIS, Jan l7.-Fiye French mere
ehantmen Of more than 1000 tons and
one under that tonnage, were sunk By
submarines or mines during the week
ending January L. Ships entering
French ports during the week nuns
hcrcd 7qj while those clearing wero
Isl Two vessels we're attacked, but
rScaned
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17


that VIC were able to move up 70 within
forty yard, ot the first German line
Just as the guns lifted the second time
my ,e,gcau. and ] started oli at a do{
trot followed by our men iu single file
Our scouts had mistakenly laid
the tape up to weak place in the
Hun wire instead OF gap and we
were DELAYED long enough here TO
allow some Germans to get in ac-
tion. A salyo OF bombs greeted us,
but we forced our way over and
carried on. My sergeant went down,
but was up again in an instant
ran to the German parapct The
sergeant came after me and went tear
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17

ran down to the post and took them on
single handed. lt.must be remembered
that he was in the open and his foes
were in the ttcn.h; that they could
return nine bomb, for every one he
threw
A bomb tore open his wrist as he
advanced, and he had TO pull the firing
pin, from his bombs with HI, teeth.
He threw straight and true. lie fl
naIIy bombed that post out OF existence,
and by drawing lis fire had enabled
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
The Captivating Cabaret-A Whirlwind

Bewtching entertainers big IIummab
nifty dances Something doing all the Entertainment
floor Music that tCk Of
eXodnarfamed from Broadway New York Broadway,
Clean but catchy vaudeville Youl laugh You'll gasp
to back
wonderful singers from grand companies will sing their
Show
Nothing half good has been shown Oklahoma you
utO ShOwi n ntoUn7
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-01-17
TOM STARR,
P0RUM OUTLAW,
MEETS HIS FATE
SteoI-ArmOred Man Is Shot
While Resisting Arrest

SHREVEPORT La, Jan H-Tom
Starr, wanted at Porum, Okla, for
murder, was shot and killed and Lieu
tenant Gallon OF the Forty-fifth in
fantry on duty in the oil fields at
NoorInRsport, and Deputy Sheriff
Ba,ear were slightly wounded late last
night when the officers with Sheriff
Hughes OF Caddo parish, attempted to
arrest Starr near MoorinGsDort Starr
was heavily armed with a rifle and re-
volvers, besides wearing a steel ar
NOR plate
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
NATL REPAIR WEEK
FOR FARM MACHINERY

The first week in March has been
set aside for national inspection and
repair week for all farm machinery.
heads of the association Of implement
dealers and of factories are urging all
farmers to be ready by this week, to
know that they will need in the way
M repairs or new machines.
Since so many men have gone to
war, their places must be filled large
~ by machinery. Therefore, no ma
chimes must be allowed to stand Idle
in the fields this year. 1t is to prevent
this waste that so much emphasis is
layed upon national repair week.
At q meeting last week Of the Tri-
county Implement Dealers association
In Ottumwa, it was decided not to
leave all Of the work to this one week,
IN the counties of Monroe, Mahaska
and Wapello. All farmers are being
asked to look over their machinery at
once.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
SELECT ORATORS
FOR STATE MEET

Fairfield Feb. 4.-The oratorical con-
test in which seven colleges part'ci-
pated here Friday night resulted in
the selection of Penn, Parsons, Upper
Iowa and Cornell being selected to
send representatives to the state con-
test March /.
The contest was held in the Trus-
tees gymnasium and large number at
tended. Coe college, Iowa Wesleyan
and the Lutheran college representa-
tives failed to place in the selection
for the state contest.
The only woman in the contest was
one of the winners. Miss Eva Roe
Marshall Of Penn college whose sub
ject was, Behind the Camouflage.'
Dwight Krumboltz with the subject.
Americas responsibility" represent
ed Parsons college and Marvel Stock
we'll Of Cornell spoke on THE Men
With a Country" Robert Julian OF
Upper Iowa college discussed, "Our
Responsibility.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
SUNNYSLOPE
NEEDS HELP
TUBERCULOSIS HOSPITAL BEING
CROWDED-CAN USE FURNI-
TURE If DONATED.

An appeal for aid for Sunnyslope,
. Wapelio county's tuberculosis sanltar-
ium is made by the management when
says that the institution is rapidly pc
ing filled to capacity and waiting list
is about to be put in force to meet the
demands for places.
With the increase in patients to be
treated, the need for more furniture
and furnishings grow and at present
there is urgent need for dresser, chill
fonier and Office desk.
Some Show improvement
The Office scale, the gift of local
Physicians, has been source OF con-
siderable comfort to many Of the pa
tents who have been able to record 2
gain in weight after months stay IN
the institution.
One patient who entered in May as
hopeless case with a bad throat has
had his throat cured and his lungs
greatly improved. His general improve
ment was such that he gained thirty
five pounds in weight. He expects dis
missal from the sanitarium within
few weeks.
A number of persons are saved by
isolation and the treatment received
and thus enabled to return in short
time equipped in health to resume their
place in lifes busy whirl Of activities.
Exposure is Dangerous.
One patient who entered in May dis
regarded the physicians orders and LETT
Sunnyslope in August believing he was
a BILE to care for himself. He returned In
Decemer and survived but a short time,
His little son. exposed by contact In the
same room with the father while At
home, is now infected.
Numerous cases have been treated
and much good DONE Cures may even
be effected where the rules Of the man
agement are adhered to and the phySi-
clans orders obeyed.
Everyone can help this institution in
it's worthy work in fighting the dread
white plague. Persons wishing to be OF
service by donating anything needed
for the hospital or in any way helping
to make the life of the patients more
comfortable while in the sanitarium,
may call phone No. 1876.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
BLUFFS NURSE
GOES WITH UNIT r

Council Bluffs, Feb. 4.-Ethel Les.
senger, 1917 graduate nurse from
the Jennie Edmundson hospital, was
not able to complete her enlistment
requirements in time to accompany
Unit K to France. Great as was her
disappointment she was still deter
mined to 60 and applied to the gov
eminent for assignment to some other
unit. Tuesday evening, January %,
she received message that she was
to go with Unit r of Fairfield under
the command of Major James F.
Clark, but at that time did not know
at what date she was to leave.
She received word from the head
nurse of Fairfield too late to accomp.
any the unit to Ellis Island Monday
morning and she started out alone
Monday evening to join them at their
destination.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
q STARS ON
CHURCH FLAG.
ELDON FIRST METHODIST EPlS-
cOPAL HONORS YOUNG MEN
IN THE SERVICE,

Eldon, Feb. A big crowd at.
tended the patriotic services here at
the NJ. E. church last night when the
service flag. with twenty-three stars,
was unfurled for the young men who
have gone from the Methodist Epis-
copal church of this city into the SER
vice of the nation. either in France or
the various camps in this country.
The following are the names and the
service to which they belong:
Aviation corps-Ned Lutz and Frank
Bannster
Ambulance corps-Rex HILBERT
Outpost Signal corps-Carrol Fos-
ter, Arthur Coykendall, John Canter-
bury and Raymond Scott
Railroad reserve-Harold Huckle-
berry.
U. S. Hospital unit-Gene Roger
son.
U. S. navy-Harvey Whistler, Van
Hollen and John Luellen.
U. S. army-Orvil Channel, Otis
Scott, Bates Work, Roy Goodwin, Roy
Bickford. Clyde Hale, Harris Cash.
George Crow and Tom Mccoy.
Cavalry-Gladden Archer.
Ammunition train-Foster Springer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
SUGGESTIONS
TO SAVE WHEAT
USE OF SUBSTITUTES FOR GER.
EAL URGED BY CITY FOOD
ADMINISTRATION

In the conservation of food. the saw
ing of wheat Is one Of the most import
ant items, according to the U. S. Food
Administration bulletin. To save wheat
one must substitute, and so the follow
ing three lists of suggestions for the
use of corn instead of the more precious
grain, have been sent out by the gov
eminent.
Cornmeal-Mush. cake. bread, muf-
fins, griddle cakes, yeast bread, Indian
pudding, brown bread.
Hominy-Vegetables breakfast food
griddle cakes mullins, soup, croquettes
casserole with meat, pudding.
Green, dried or canned corn-Baked
corn, succotash, corn oyster. corn frit-
tiers. chowder, escalloped corn.
Other suggestions for the saving OF
wheat follow:
Eat potatoes-Eat potatoes baked
boiled, riced, mashed, warmed over
creamed, in souffles, casseroles, with
fish. as a garnish, and in soups. Use
them in making pancakes. bread. rolls
and biscuits. Use them to take the place
of wheat bread. Never waste them
Their starch in mineral content is val
liable.
On wheatless day-Use barley, rice
flour, corn flour, rice water, tapioca
and sage to thicken soups and gravies
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
KEYS CAPTURE CONFIRMED.

8 Petrograd, Jan. 31-(Delayed)-T
capture of Kiev by the bolsheVlki VIZ
tually without resistance insures the
authority of the bolshevik rada in the
Ukraine. Petrograd and Moscow de-
tachments Of the red guard formed tne
holsheyfk attacking party and the city
eanitulated after they had fired four
shots from their cannon.
The evening newspapers declare
that M. vinnichenko, president OF tne
TIkraine secretariat, and other mem
hers Of the Ukrainian rada have been
arrested. A revolutionary government
has been set up and the new raaa WI.
- crmnosed of Russian, Polish and
Cerman representatives of the inhabi'
tants of the Ukraine.
The defeated Ukrainians are said to
be gathering at Petchersk, south OF
Kiev, where General Stcherbatcheff
also is reported to be.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
POSTMASTERS HELP
TO RECRUIT ARMY

The following postmasters Of Iowa
and Illinois who are in the eastern
Iowa U. S. army recruiting district, Of
which Davenport is the headquarters,
have obtained recruits as follows for
the army:
Bloomfield, At; Waukon, %; DEL
vein. 20; McGregor, IS; Montezuma,
10; Fayette, II; Usage, II; Victor. 9:
Monticello, Z; Milton, Z; New Hamp-
ton. 7; DEBORAH. 6; Walker, 6; Bona
rarte s. Unionville. 5; Alta Vista, 4;
Scotch Grove. 4; Mount Auburn, 4; In
dependence. 4.
All of the above have been furnished
recruiting flags, and those who obtain
ed more than eight have been given an
additional honor flag. The following
are given honorable mention: Fair
field, Pennington, Fora Madison. Bux-
ton. Rubio, West Liberty, Wapello,
Moulton. Floris. Seymour, Selma,
Hillsboro, Hiteman, Pulaski, Richland,
Sheffield, Sigourney and West Point
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
WINTER WILL
MAKE RECORD
MONTH"; OF JANUARY HAS AN
AVERAGE OF II ABOVE
ZERO

Des Moines, Feb. flake it month
in and month out, the winter of 1917
and 1918 promises to establish itself
as one of the severe winters in Iowa
history.
The winter set in early in October
and both the month of October and
the month of December were record
breakers, showing the lowest average
temperature for those months fol-
Iowa since state records began to be
kept back in 1890. November was
little warmer than the average. Jan
uary has been a severe month, but
two other years since 1890 showing
a lower mean average temperature
for the month
The mean temperature for October
1917, was 429, whereas the normal
average temperature for that month
in Iowa is around so degrees. The
mean temperature for November was
4O.7 as compared to 35, the normal
average. The mean average for De
cember was 14.5 as against 23.9, the
normal average December tempera'
ture.
LOW AVERAGE FOR JANUARY.
For January just closed the aver
age temperature for the month was
y degrees above zero. The average
for January is 20.4. Only two other
Januarys since state records were
started show lower temperatures
January, 1912, when the average was
AZ above and January, 1893, when
the average was 9.3.
Hence. in this winter of coal scare.
ity and freight car shortage. Iowa
has gone through three unusually cold
months. What February has to offer
is, of course. as yet only matter OF
guess. II February proves to be a
cold one the winter Of 1917 and 1918,
the first winter the United States
participated in the world war. will go
down in history as one Of the most
severe winters the state has expert
enced.
Iowa, however has escaped the un-
usual snowfall which has tied up rail
road traffic in such an unheard OF
manner IN and about Chicago and
points east of there The snowfall
thus far has been below normal in
this state and the moisture since June
last year is considerably below nor.
NAL.
The winters of 1911 and 1912 and
of 1904 and 1905 we're the winters OF
heavy snowfall in Iowa since state
records have been kept. The snow
fall in the season of 1911 and 1872 to
tailed SIT inches. In 1904 and 1905
it was 44.7 inches.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
In Memoriam
Alexander r. Burns.

Alexander r. Burns passed away at
Ottumwa Hospital on December ~,
1917 at 12: As a. m. following a ten days
illness.
Mr.. Burns had been in his seemingly
usual health up to day or so be-
fore entering hospital where he under
went an operation for bladder trouble.
Great hopes were entertained for his
recovery but after ten days 1t was
found necessary to again operate. From
this operation he also recovered but
shortly afterwards suffered para
letic stroke completely paralysing his
right side and from this he never rail-
lied but painlessly and peacefully slept
away.
The funeral service was held in First
Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon
December %. Conducted by DR.. c. ID.
Jacobs. The remains were taken to Fair
field where they were met by large
concourse of sorrowins friends and re-
latives and interment took place in
Evergreen cemetery in charge OF Of
tumwa lodge No. 16 A. F.. & A. NJ. as
sisted by Clinton Lodge Of Fairfield
There is left to mourn his departure
his wife and daughter Margaret, at
home with her mother. and son Robert
and wife and little granddaughter
Roberta who reside on the adjoining
farm.
Alexander Burns was born in Ale
gheny county, Pa. November 4, 1885.
His parents Robert and Jean Mar
shall Burns, were natives Of the same
state. His parental grandfather Alexan-
der Burns was a native of Scotland,
born in the town of AYR being cousin
of Robert Burns the poet.
Mr.. Burns was married November II
1858 to Mrs. Cynthia Ball Kirkpatrick.
daughter of Joseph and Margaret Ball
at Fairfield, Iowa. After residence of
three years in his native state Mr.. and
Mrs. Burns in the year 1871 came to
Iowa, purchased and moved on the
farm that is now the present home
stead. There for fortyseven years
Mr.. Burns has been actively engaged
in farming and stock raising and was
active in business affairs up to the time
of his death. He always had the well
fare of his community at heart being
prominent in local affairs and was jus
tice of the peace for period of almost
thirty years.
In faith he was Presbyterian and
lived a conscientious Christian life and
many can testify to his acts of charity.
Being of cheerful disposition he ever
looked on the bright side of life and
vas a friend to man. He was kind
and loving husband and father, a great
lover Of his home and always had a
hearty welcome for friends and neigh
bors. Devoting much time to reading he
was we'll informed in current events
and took keen interest in all happen
ings. In politics he was republican.
For over fifty years MIR. Burns was a
free and accepted Mason. being a vet
eran members Of Masonic lodge a. F..
and A. NJ No. 16 Of Ottumwa-Con-
tributed
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
SOLDIER INVENTS
NEW RANGE FINDER

Muscatine, Feb. 4.-Stewart Narvis,
a member of Battery c, stationed at
Camp Cody, Deming N. NJ, has in
vented a device for locating gun tar
gets that may revolutionize the pres
ent system of range finding
Narvis, who is son Of M. w. Mar
Wis, publisher of Muscatine, had one
of the instruments perfected by the
Barry Manufacturing company of this
city and the device is now being
tested out.
Heretofore the airplane has served
as the eyes of the artillery. The
Narvis invention, fguratively, fur.
nishes the big guns with eyes. The
instrument has been tried out with
remarkable success. Friends of Mar.
Wis who have recently returned from
visits to Deming declare that with the
aid of the new device target at any
distance can be hit and demolished
with the second Shot
Targets over the brow of the hill
are as easily found as those on a
straight range.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
STATE LENDS COAL.

Des Moines, Feb. 4.-Fewer calls
for coal reached tho Office of the state
fuel administration Saturday than any
other day this week. State board of
control institutions not only have a
sufficient supply of coal for their own
needs. it was said, but have been able
to make loans to needy institutions
in several places, including Marshall
town, Davenport and Fort Madison.
1t was said. however. that serious
shortage Of coal existed at Owassa
Van Vert DEBORAH, Iowa Falls and
Cedar Falls. These cities have sent
urgent requests to the state fuel ad.
ministration for shipments Of emer-
gency coal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
FLAG SERVICE
IS IMPRESSIVE
BANNER hoNoRING THOSE IN
RANKS BLESSED At SACRED
HEART CHURCH..

The blessing of service flag for
the members of the parish who nave
entered the service of the nation in
army, navy and Red Cross work both
at home and "over there" was MADE
an impressive and interesting ceremony
at the Sacred Heart Catholic churen
yesterday morning just prior to the
second mass.
The flag was draped over the COM
munion rail in the middle of the sane
tuary and the seventeen blue stars in
dicative of the sixteen men and ono
young woman who have left for the
front, stood out in bold relief upon q
field Of immaculate white surrounded
by deep border Of red.
Lauds Patriotism Of All.
Before blessing the emblem symbolic
Of the patriotic response OF the young
men of the parish, the pastor, Rev
Father Foley made few remarks
lauding the patriotism of those honor
ed by the flag and impressed upon ms
hearers the duty Of each to his or her
country and the ready response al
should make to every call of the nation
in this hour Of her need. The great
hono- that attches to such sacrifice and
love for country was emphasized and
those remaining behind urged to re-
member those who have gone.
Parish Prays for Soldiers.
A memento for the members of tht
parish in the service is made in the
daily mass of the pastor and congrega
tional prayers offered for each at tho
conclusion of the masses upon every
Sunday. The people Of the parish were
urged to remember these Heroes II
their daily prayers and to back then
up in their efforts to bring about 6
last and early peace by successful con
clusion of the war.
The service flag will be on display II
the church and upon occasions will bt
shown on the front of the edifice. New
stars will be added from time to timt
as additional members of the parish
enter the service.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
CEDAR RAPIDS
GUARDS COAL
A DRASTIC NEW ORDER Is RE.
SUIT OF SITUATIONS iNcREAS-
ING SERIOUSNESS.

Cedar Rapids, Feb. 4.-Drastic or
ders have been issued here by the
local fuel administration in order to
conserve what little coal there is on
hand. Places of business which had
been permitted to remain open until
10 p. IN. were ordered to close at $50.
This order included confectionery
stores. Moving picture theaters we're
expected to close not later than $50.
The fuel supply is so low that the fuel
committee has undertaken to distrib-
ute it and not pound of coal will
be given out unless it is known the
parties are entirely without fuel.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
HUGHES FUNERAL
AT HAMILTON

Abba. Feb. 4.-The death of Mrs
Sarah Hughes occurred at Council
Bluffs Friday. February l, at 1:30 p.
m. at the home of her granddaughter
Mrs. Gene Conwell. She was rs years
of age at the time of her death. Mr.
Hughes died eleven years ago after
which Mrs. Hughes made her home in
Bussey until two years ago when she
moved to Council Bluffs.
Two children are left to mourn the
death of their mother, Mrs. Zeke Pow
ell of Missouri and John Hughes oil
Council Bluffs Mrs. Chas. Bay OF
Abba is a sister of the deceased. The
remains were brought TO Abba Satur
day night. The funeral was held al
Hamilton.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-05
CONFESS TO rhEFTs.

Sioux City, Feb. 4.-Following sys-
tematic thefts from the Sioux City Of.
flee of the American Express corr
pany, extending over period of six
weeks. and the loss of articles valued
at $500. f. Parsons, IS years old, and
Herbert Dohlgren, rs years old, both
employees of the express company.
were arrested and lodged in jail on
the charge of grand larceny. Both
men made complete confessions Of
wrong doing to the chief Of police.