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The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

27.6 per cent, and it is proposed to in
crease this to 40 per cent.
Mr.. Fordney, arguing for tax on
imports, said
Under the existing law last year
our ad yalorem rates were per cent,
getting mighty close to free trade. The
Payne tariff law in the last year of its
operation yielded 1888, 100000 in reye-
nue. on imports of S1,S12.OO0,000. TAX
ing an average of the first nine months
of this fiscal year the average rate is
S6.06 per cent under the Underwood
tariff law, which would yield for the
twelve months $16S,O00, 900 on import
values of $4,000, 100000. In other words
S165. 0O0. 900 less will be collected on
imports this year under the Under
wood tariff law than was collected un-
der the Payne tariff law with an in
crease of s., 1000, 900, 900 of imports.
Il say to you that the time has come
if we must raise more revenue to help
carry on this war, when we should
raise a portion of it from our import
taxes"
Under the present conditions with
an embargo where you have to have Ii
cense to import or export, does not the
gentleman think it would be fair fetch
ed to talk of levying any kind of duty
at the custom house?" asked Repre-
sentative Garner.
mo, do not" replied Mr.. Fordney
because it is the easiest tax in the
world for the people to pay, because
when they pay it they do not know 1t
There is where the Republicans have
the advantage over you Democrats il
imposing taxes upon the people. Unde'
the existing law, if we had the Payn'
rates or duty in existence today GU
imports would yield $51S,00o,OOO in
stead of $16S, 100000" ...
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
DIG UP AND LOOK PLEASANT

II you have an income of oyer fifty.
thousand dollars year. you might as
well begin to economic. The govern
ment will hold that that is enough for
any well regulated family to get along
on during the war. and it proposes to
take the rest. II your income is less
than than figure, and yet in the FIVE
figure class you would better econo-
mize anyway, because the tax is going
to be doubled. Speaking before the
committee engaged in framing the new
revenue laws. BENJAMIN G. Marsh Of
the far,Qers national committee on
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
A CHRISTIAN SOLDIER.

Captain o. E. Fleur, of Des Moines,
commander of the Iowa Machine Gun
Company, killed in action in France
inc Christian soldiers.
He carried his religion into the
trenches with him, and in one of the
remarkable letters written by him
gave a striking expression of his
faith.
This letter, to the Rev. A. Norr-
bonn of the First Swedish Lutheran
gregation Captain Fleur was a mem
Der fifteen years, was read Sunday at
memorial services held for the dead
Des Moines fighter at this church. II
was written on May II, and reads as
follows:
ITO write a letter here in
dugout is quite task, but have
so many times intended to write
you that | am afraid to let these
minutes slip away again.
81 am well, and God has been
with me so far, and | am sure
to have His protection always.
Life is so uncertain here, our
last may come almost at any
time, so we must be prepared
TO meet our faith at any minute.
IL have the little Bible you
sent me with me always, and il
Is a great comfort to me, and |
hope | will be able to bring it
back from the terrible war, and
that this war will end soon, as
the lives of thousands are offered
up every day. We have lost
many men from our own regi-
ment. as you have already heard,
but | hope that as many as pos
sible will be spared and saved
for their dear ones at home.
please include me in your
prayers, as | need your prayers
always.
with love TO all, and may God
be with you all and with me.
"FLEUR."
d.. Norrbom paid tribute to Cap
tain Fleur as a Christian and a sol
der. He commented upon the con,
fession Of faith contained in the miss.
I've.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

According to the annual report of
the Philippine public utility commits
sioner the islands now have 755 miles
of railroad under cooperation. OF this
mileage the Manila Railroad has 623.8
miles in operation and SO miles under
construction. A line 1872 miles long is
being projected from Calauag on the
main line TO Baoo, the terminal of
the Legaspi-Naga line. The Philippine
railway company has 1917 miles of
main line under operation.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
MORE MEN CALLED
TWENTY-FoUR FROM MALAYSIA
COUNTY JUNE ,24-2s.

The following list of Mahaska coun-
ty men are to be called during the
five day period beginning June "a:
Daniel Chester Bradbury, Oska-
loosa.
Wayne Roscoe Ahrens, Fremont.
VIM. Henry Hull, University Park.
Emery Carl, Rose Hill.
+. o. Tostenson, Westtown, Pa.
Walter d. Clark, Cedar.
Will Andrews, New Sharon.
Robert Roy Richie, Gary, Ind.
Jefferson Ralph Walls, Oskaloosa.
Elmer Ellsworth Belzer, Givin
Walter Eugene Hughes, New Shar.
on.
Clifford Vance, University Park.
Martin Samuel Bowersok, Hedrick.
Roy Lawrence Moore, Rose Hill.
Walter Hopkins, Oskaloosa.
Walter Vanderhart, Pella.
Elmer Jas. Phillips, Oskaloosa.
Geo. VIM. Darland, Oskaloosa.
Chas. Harold Phelps, Oskaloosa.
Walter Robert Martin, Fremont
Jas. Huston Comstock, Loyilia.
Dale Hess, New Sharon.
Roy Howard Walker, Davenport.
Faye, Chester Wander Veer. Des
Moines.
Alternatea
Harry Earl Stephen. New Sharon.
John Newton Whitlock, Oskaloosa.
Clarence l.. SEEK, Oskaloosa.
Oscar Friesleben, New Sharon.
Carroll Kirk, Oskaloosa
Official notice will be mailed as
soon as schedule time for leaving os-
kaloosa Is received
Mahaska county will not be allowed
to furnish any men for the ,Mechani-
cal Schools at Ames, lIoy4 City and
Des Moines. This win be great
Observation-Disclosures 70 many ai about 20
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Educational classes in the army
camps form an important part of the
work of the Committee on Training
Camp Activities. The men are eager
70 prepare themselves for the time
when somewhere in France" they
will meet the men with whom they are
to fight side by side. The War Recre-
alton Boards in many cities are MAX
ing this possible by providing teachers
not only at the camps but in communi-
ties
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
TARIFF VS.. FREE TRADE

In a speech in the House of Repre-
sentatiyes the other day Congressman
Fordney of Michigan, ranking republic
can member OF Ways and Means Com.
mittee. showed up the advantage OF
protection over free trade in an illumi-
mated way. He declared that the Unit
Cd states was raising more by direct
taxation than any nation In the world.
Great Britain. he said. had raised 255
per celst; Canada lsA; France Al; and
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Mr. and Mrs. w. Heffner of Phoe
nix, Arizona, have arrived in Fremont
to visit at the S. II. Heinsman and
j. S. Reeves homes. Mr.. Heffner left
Fremont about 35 years ago and this
spring they started in their auto for
tour through the south. They spent a
month in Florida and then gradually
came North and West ard on the way
to Iowa, stopped for a time with
friends in Missouri. They are having a
good visit among old friends.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Republican primaries in Pennsyl-
vania confirm and strengthen Senator
Penrose in the leadership of the party
in his home State. 1t has been the
fashion in some quarters to sheer at
Penrose, to question his usefulness as
q senator and DIS a Republican but the
fact remains that he retains the conf
dence of his party associates at home
which is the biggest asset any pub
lie man can have.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
Expeditions Seldom a Loss.

II has happened in Lower California
that a pearl.fishing expedition fitted
out at an expense OF over $4,000 re-
turned with pearls not worth $1,000
in all, but the motherof-pearl gathered
nearly pays all expenses in such cases.
provided no boat has been lost.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
The Laugh Is Here.

And now the cats are as responsible
as the dogs for spreading disease. BY
and by we will get to the horses and
the birds. We shall be indeed fortu-
nate II, under all these circumstances,
we preserve our sense Of humor.--
New Haven Courier-JournaL
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

AN increase of twenty-five per
cent in railroad rates is recommended.
II the increase has been granted a
year ago there would probably have
been no need for government owner
ship and fewer roads would have been
in the hands of the receivers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Secretary McAdoo's physician
has ordered him to health resort
for rest and recuperation. Many peo-
pie have known for long time that
McAdoo was taking on more than any
one man should do and his doctor has
now confirmed the opinion.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Governors and even presidents
may make mistakes but let US not ex-
agerate them in these hysterical
times" advises the Cedar Rapids Re-
publican
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

At Atlantic Port, June 11.-Three
submarines were attacked and two
probably sunk in the European waters
by a British Liner in its convoy, en-
route to this port according to reports
made public when the vessel locked
here today.
The steamship with one hundred
and seventy-six passengers left an
English port about week ago Satur-
day.
The first, U-boat was probably des-
troyed the night of June /, the, date of
the departure of the vessel from Eu-
rope.
No passengers were on the deck
The U-boat was sunk by depth bomb
the captain of the arriving vessel as
serted.
The Second Attack.
On the following morning an OBJ
stacle which was believed to have
been one of the submercibles came so
close to the vessel that the engine
of it could be heard.
The U-boat was too close for the
liners guns to be used. She attempet-
ed to ram the submarine but missed
it about six feet. Liner then drew away
from the U-boat and opened fire from
the stern striking the cunning tower
and tearing it away.
Transport Encounters Sub.
! At Atlantic Port, June 11.-An
American transport fired five shots at
German submarine at IS miles off
the Jersey coast with un known re-
suits, according to information brought
here today by the captain of Brazil
ian steamship.
The steamer, bound north from a
South American port, sighted the sub
marine soon after 10 o'clock. lmmed-
lately full speed ahead was ordered
and the vessel zigzaged. A few min
utes later a vessel in the distance,
which later was identified as a United
Estates army transport. opened fire on
| IueN SuDludIlue. L WI ollOIS '"OiO hO"i
followed almost Immediately by three
others.
The submarine was too far away
said the South American captain, for
him to- tell whether any of the shots
( took effect He also said that he
thought the transport was too far
from the submarine for the latter to
try hit with torpedo.
The Brazilian steamer continued its
course with all possible speed for this
port without waiting to ascertain the
result of the encounter
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

The man on the corner wonders
how long an auto can run on dealers
number He was under the impression
it was but fifteen days but he has
noticed some have been more than
fifteen weeks.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
Man He Didn't Want to Meet.

What sort of a billiard game do
you play?' WELL" he replied suspi-
ciously, Il can usually hold my own
with any ordinary player. except the
man who hasn't had cue In his
hands for three years"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
RUNNING FIGHT Ff
WITH SUBMARINES
BIG LINER SINKS TWO AND DAM
AGES ANOTHER.
ESCAPES ATTACK UNFRAMED
An American Transport Also Encount-
ed An Enemy Under-Sca Craft
and Drives 1t Away Off the
Jersey Coast.

New York, June 11.-Enemy
submarines are now attempting
to blockade the American coast
and are becoming increasingly
bold in their operations, S>cord-
ing to information in shipping
circles this afternoon.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

At every training camp In the coun-
try plans of the commission on train
ing camp activities have been carried
out to provide athletic facilities for
the men. Baseball heads the list in
popularity, and full equipment has
been placed in the camps. More than
10000 baseballs and 1900 bats have
been sent. At Camp Lewis, Washing
ton, there are 16 baseball fields in use.
Practically every company in each
camp division throughout the country
has Its team and there are company,
battalion, regimental and interregi-
mental leagues.
Every form of track athletics occu-
pies the attention of men training at
the camps. AS many as 800 men have
taken part in divisional contests, and
track meets have been witnessed by
more than 10000 spectators.
Where facilities permit. instruction
in swimming is given. Men are first
given land instruction and then sent
into the water. Tennis courts have
been built in every camp, one having
40 courts, and the sport Is rapidly gain.
ing in popularity. Through the gene
rosity of golf clubs located near the
camps, the demand for golf courses is
partly being met. Polo matches are
frequently held, and competition for
places on the teams is keen.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

IF anything really should happen
to Hindenburg there will no trouble
arranging for full quota of honorary
pallbearers" says the Sioux City Jour
nal
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
New Phone Poles.

Ratio Davis is having large mum
Der of telephone poles shipped into
Fremont for use on the rural lines and
they will be used not only in better
ments but also in eXtentions. Some
new poles are also being received for
the Iowa Telephone Co. and these are
to be used in making of repairs.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Besides the Sim Feiner" asserts
the Council Bluff Nonpareil "the l. w.
w. in this country is gentleman and
q scholar
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Whenever Free Trade has cast a
blight over industry Protection is in
voked and applied to restore pros
perity.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Perhaps the reason there is no
candidate for coroner is because there
is nothing dead in MGhaska county to
sit on.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

1T is sad to see how deadly in ear
nest many entirely unimportant peo-
pie are.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
PremonltIon.

Aren't You ever depressed by some
vague sense Of oppression. the dim
shadow OF some coming disastcr?"
Yes. ] feel that way every summer
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
Came BY Auto.

Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Lee and their
three children of Carthage South Da-
ota came to Fremont by auto and they
are visiting at the residence of his
mother, Mrs. Hannah Lee and with
other relatives. The trip involved a
Journey of about 500 miles.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
Saw commencement.

Mrs. J. F. Myers of Oskaloosa, came
to Fremont last week to see her sister
Zelpha Davis graduate in the High
school class of IS. On Sunday the
husband came and they spent the Sab
bath at the Frank Davis home.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Men of selective service age who
leave the United States to evade mil
itary duty will have to stand trial on
charges of violations Of the selective
service act when they return to the
country, according to the department
Of justice, even though they do not re-
turn until after the war. r.s
The department has at hand infor-
nation from which complete lists may
be prepared Of oil men who have left
the country to. AVOID service, says .
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Count that day lost whose low de-
cending sun ends Boston Red Sox
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
Wreck.

On the Northwestern R. r. south of
Stark station, small wreck occurred
on account of soft road bed. Three
coal cars jumped the track. The acct
dent occurred Sunday evening and it
was all cleared up by Monday morn
ing
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Under 4 new agreement the army
will handle all mail for the expedition
airy forces after 1t leaves United States
ports. The post office department will
deliver the mail to military authorities
at the port Of embarkatiOn in this
country and receive it from them at
port in France for dispatch to the
United States. The domestic money
order service to the troops will for the
present at least, continue under the
direction of the post Office department
in France.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

The first Porto Rican laborers to
reach the United States under govern
ment auspices will be at work upon
government contracts within a month.
The employment service Of the de-
partment of labor has already found
employment for at least 100000 of
these men as common laborers on con.
struction work at Norfolk, Newport
News, Baltimore and vicinity. Ar
rangements are now being made by
the department of labor to provide
proper housing for these men.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
Few Shipments,

Shipments from the 20" station dur
ing the past week were cars of cattle
and l carload of hogs. Philippe, Vo-
taw and Darner were the shippers.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13
Bought Farm.

George Corbett, with his wife and
son, who, this spring, moved to an 80
acre farm some three miles south of
Fremont, have been attending the big
Camp Meeting at University Park for
the past ten days. They recently
bought this farm and Mr.. Corbett and
his sons are running the place.
In New Home Soon.
Fred N. McVey and family enjoyed
Decoration day with relatives in New
Sharon. The new residence that is
being built by Mr.. C. w. Fellers for
Mr. McVey is nearly completed and
will soon be ready for occupancy. A
new garage has also been erected.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Deliveries of the 5000 motortrucks
recently ordered by the motor trans
port service of the war department are
to be made between August l and
December /. These trucks, known as
GLASS b Standards" will have ca
pacity of from three to five tons, and
will be distributed as needed through
the various branches of the army. Ten
thousand of these class B standard
ICED trucks have previously been or
Oered and are now in process of man.
uiaCture and delivery.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

Women between the ages Of twenty
one and thirty-five who have had a
high school education or its equivalent
will be eligible for admission to the
army school of nursing, arrangements
for which were recently made by the
war department. 1t Is intended to
start several schools in selected mill
tary hospitals. Unless otherwise spe-
cited, applications should be sent d.
rectly to the army school of nursing
Office of the surgeon general of the
army, Washington, ID. @.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-06-13

d.. Norrbom paid tribute to Cap
tain Fleur as Christian and sol,
der. He commented upon the. con
fession Of faith contained in the miss.
i've.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-06-20

and the bowery was lighted by cleo
tricity. They did not expect such a
big crowd and the commissary depart
ment ran short but Mr.. Ladbury says
that the next time he will be prepared
for a big crowd in the eating line. It
was the largest crowd ever assembled
in the county for an occasion of this
kind, but the Red Cross gets them al
ways. The Weiland band was pres
ent to furnish music and the gather
ing was joyous and enthusiastic one
from start to finish. Another one of
these dances for the benefit of the
Red Cross will be held at the same
place in the near future. If others
put in hard work like the Ladburys
for this patriotic cause it would not
take Barnes county very long to raise
all the money asked of it.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-06-20
BIG DANCE AT
HARRY LADBURY'S

~ . .
Last week we made mention that a
dance for the benefit of the Red Cross
was to be held at the farm of Harry
Ladbury, in Sibley Trail township
east of Darcy and we hear it was one
Of the most successful affairs of it's
kind ever given in the county. Be-
tween $50 and 400 people attended,
and Sill was taken in. The expenses
amounted to $68.45 leaving $102.55
for the Red Cross. This is going some.
It entailed lot of work and prepara-
ton, but Mr.. and Mrs. Ladbury went
into it to make it success and they
succeeded admirably. The music was
furnished by the Darcy Orchestra and
the dance was continued until the ear
" hours Of the morning. Mr.. Ladbury
has an electric light plant on his farm
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-06-20

Mrs. E. M. Schrinkey and son Paul
and Miss Nora GARRISON, of New Rich
land, Mimi, arrived last night and are
visiting at the home of Mrs. Schrin-
keys parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Uloth. IT,.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-06-20
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Ole Hanson and family visited in
Valley City last Sunday.
Thursday, June 20, is the date SCI
for the Farmers club picnic to be held
at the grove. A good speaker is ex-
pected and a baseball game is on the
program and good music. " ".
Prof. E. L. Bow visited at the Geo,
Hager farm last Sunday. Mr.. Bow
is teaching at Rogers.
On the oath the pupils of the school
will meet for final examinations.
The band met at the Ole Hansen
farm last Monday evening for short
practice.
K. A, Narum, of Degrass, MINI.
visited a few days last week at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. \. Z. NC l''
Neal.
James w. Nelson and Rev: =. y
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-06-20

Station Agent ]. ]. Chamberlain in
forms rs that his youngest daughter
Florence. graduates from the Port
land High school today. He says his
son has also been in the navy exactly
year today.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-06-20

James w. Nelson and Rev: y. "
Moultrie are at Fargo attending the
Masonic grand lodge.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-06-20

conditions. At the present time the
Fingal school leads the list in agri-
cultural work done in schools in the
county, due to Mr.. Whalian's untir-
ing efforts to produce only the best
and not being satisfied until the at
tempt and initial step becomes a real
ity. Barnes county voters will not be
disappointed in their choice if they
elect a man to guide the destinies Of
their rural educational institutions
who has made good as teacher and
superviser.-Fingal Herald.
(Pol. Adv
The Keota news., 1918-07-19
World Conflict Does Not Alter
Vanity, Writer Says.
coler o. Hair and Face Should Re.
oeive Consideration When Choosing
Style ef Clothes.

The world does not often 60 In for
the kind Of costumery that was worn
BY Watteau's women or the dairy
maids Of the Petit Trianon. Fashion.
for some reason. keeps to sterner and
moro sedate rules, says q fashion crit
ic. Not that we abjure coquetry: our
women are full Of 1t. even under the
ban Of war. We are not averse to that
kind Of seductiveness which Is given
BY the rehabilitation Of clothes: we
simply do not turn to the puffed and
frilled, powdered and lowered type Of
dressing.
Even when the designers go back
ward into . frivolous era and pick up
bits Of costumery from Marie An
toinette when she was playing the part
Of q commoner, or from groups Of
peasant maidens singing in grand op-
era. they do not do 1t In a serious man.
ner. They simply throw out these
pieces Of fashion as tidbits to those
whose sartorial appetites need whet-
ting or who have wearied Of the heavy
fare Of Russian, Byzantine. Chinese
and military costumery.
There are certain types Of women
who should never dress in any wny but
The Keota news., 1918-07-19
otsesr once Stable %,

on5oOe Once stable 10y.
We have ceased to be surprised at
the amazing social upheaval brought
about BY the war. but the shock which
a gentleman received recently at . very
exclusive club Of which he II q mem
Der can be easily understood. On the
staircase he was hailed By Q resplend'
ent young ofBcer Of the guards attired
in one Of those gray coats whose color
and cut are the envy Of all ''subs." !"
No" recognising the young ofacer. there
was q pause. whereupon the soldier
said: I'm afraid you've forgotten me.
Ny name 10 -" The gentleman
still failed to identity the odlcer. "rm
- Of Newark" added the guards.
man. Whereupon the astounded gen
tleman recognised the grownup boy
who I'VE years ago had saddled his
horse at q hunting box he Waited
The stable hand had enlisted In the
ranks, won q commission In the 0ead,
and finally been transferred 10 guard
regiment, and carried himself % Il
to the manner born.-London Mall.