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The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
Evans.

number of people from Evans at
tended the Yankee Robinson Circus
at 0skaloosa.
Mrs. Smith of Des Moines visited
at the parental M. Smith home last
week,
Mrs. Guy Reynolds and Mrs. Lee
Butts were Des Moines callers Friday
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Gregory visited
at the parental M, Dursky home.
John Sodak was sick with the la
grippe.
Miss Margaret Browne has gone
back to Des Moincs after few days
visit here.
Francis and William Browne are
entertaining the measles
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Reynolds and fam
lily visited at Des Moines for few
days.
Anna Dursky and Elizabeth Browne
took supper Tuesday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Emil Gregory of Oskaloosa.
Albert Holub is reported i'll.
Mrs. l.. e. Butts is down with la
grippe.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
GERMANY IS FACING TROUBLE
Experiencing Great Disadvantage In
Hesitation Of Further Drives. Has
Inconvenience at Home.

Washington, May 22.-Germany who
is slicing her bread and meat rations
is having trouble OF her own at home In
explaining why her war lords today
are not pushing forward TO great
victory in Italy and France. Diplomat
ic cables today revealed this predica-
ment.
BY ]. w. r. Mason, New York,
May 22.--Continued hesitation as to
the resumption OF the offensive in Pr
cardy and the Flanders battle fronts
by Won Hindenburg and his forces OF
German soldiers is acting in increas-
ingly disadvantages to the Germans
and suggests the evidence of divided
opinion at the Kaiser's headquarters,
There are indications that rcorgan-
ization of the German shattered di.
visions along the western front suf-
ficiently for renewal of the offensive
tactics was completed sometime ago
Nevertheless Won Hindenburg is
again looking forward with apparent
desire to the day OF the capturing OF
the channel ports.
During the period of inactiyeness the
allies have been given time to bring
up reenforcements at the opportune
moment which has enabled the Amer
lean troops in large numbers to enter
the trenches and familiarize them
selves to the local conditions.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
RECONSTRUCTED
BY GOVERNMENT
EVERY POUND OF WHEAT MUST
BE SURRENDERED.
FLOUR CONSUMPTION LIMITED
Administrator Deems Fines Offenders
Against the Food Rules--conser-
walton is the Key Note Of De
partmentaI Activity.

Burlington, Ia, May 21--Food Adj
ministrator Deems has sent out the
following notice:
"All wheat is requisitioned by the
Government, the time first being Civ
on having now elapsed, and we pro-
pose that farmers having wheat in
their possession bring it into the near
est mill or elevator at once. We
find 1t is unnecessary for Iowa for
mers to retain any wheat at all for
seeding purposes next fall, as we
are assured by the Food Adninistra-
ton that seed wheat will be available
for the purpose. Failure to turn in
the wheat as requested will make 1t
necessary for an actual requisition by
the Government, which is of course
made at the expense of the holder of
the wheat"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
STILL ENOUGH GASOLINE.
Restrictions on Motor Cars Not Yet
Necessary.

Washington. May 22.--Restrictions
on the consumption of gasoline by
the general public are not yet consid-
cred necessary by the Fuel Admins
tration M. l.. Resqua, oil admins
traitor, said today the situation is be-
ing studied with a view to future ac-
ton but until government require
ments of gas for aviation and military
transport expand materially, no reg
uiations will be enforced to obstruct
ordinary use. The administrator does
not believe that the situation will be
changed in the next few months.
Negotiations commenced this week
10 secure the opening of 10000 acres
OF naval oil land in California will he
cant.arcd Monday. o5d8
An agreement between departing u; S
and ~ producers involved is not yet
in sight. aeh
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
0SKAL0OsA COMING
COUNTY TOO WILL
MEET EXPECTATIONS.

Oskaloosa will go over the top. and
Mahaska county will also In the cam
paign for Red Cross funds.
At the close Of the second day OF
the canvas in Oskaloosa better than
six thousand dollars were reported
and all committees have not yet sub
mitted reports. Several DAYS will be
required for completing the list oil
donations and detailed report of the
same, The city's quota Is $4,000.
Report of Mahaska county Is incom-
plete but enough Is known from per-
sonal reports to count on the county
going over in a splendid way.
Only one school district in all the
county had entirely finished and re-
ported to headquarters last evening
Others have stated that the canvass
is in progress and doing nicely.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
GEORGE WOoDSON is CHOSEN
Buxton Lawyer Named on Commission
to EnIighten Negro Public opin-
ion for Government.

Washington, ID. C., Mag Elm or
der to enlighten negro public opinion
and consolidate it behind the govern
ment in the prosecution of the war,
a committee of sixty Americans, chosen
as representative of Negro thought
and opinion, has been appointed by the
war department and the committee on
public information as a special com
mittee of speakers, to conduct cam
paign of patriotic activity.
A program is now being worked out
to utilize along similar lines respre
sentative Negro women.
Among those who have been re
quested TO serve are DR.. Ernest Lyon
OF. Baltimore, consul general of Ii
IBERIA; DIR. Robert r. Motion of Ala
bama, principal of the Tuskagee Nor
NAL and Industrial institute; DR.. w. r.
B. Dubois of New York; Robert s
Abbott, editor and publisher OF thu
Chicago Defender; DR.. A. j. Carey
pastor of the Institutional church o.
Chicago; George H. Woodsen of Bux
ton, Iowa, and Judge Robert II. Ter
rell of Washington, p. Z.
A special campaign in charge OF ply
sicians and surgeons will also be con
Quoted in camps and cantonement'
where negro soldiers are stationed.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
East Garfield.

Mrs Ralph Broerrhan attended the
Red Cross meeting at the Jack Oak
church.
Mrs. Arthur Knight and little son
of Twin Falls, Idaho, arrived Tuesday
noon to visit relatives and friends for
several weeks.
Mrs. Jennie Morrison Of Davenport
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Jake Lok'
ers, OF this vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Beard OF. Oskaloosa
were callers on Robert Howell We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. Nellie knight and son Frank
and Mrs. Roy Gregory were Tuesday
callers at the l.. M. Dilley home.
Mi. and Mrs. Henry Meinder spent
an evening recently at the Isaac Boil
sem home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jake ALokers and
daughters Mary and Jeanetta were
callers Sunday at the M. V, ID. Boil
sem~home.
Mrs. Arthur Knight and son Milo
are visiting few days in Oskaloosa
at the Roy Gregory home on c ave-
nue. west.
Mr.. and-Mrs Jake Lockers and chill
dren and Mrs. Jennie Morrison of
Davenport spent Wednesday evening
at the L. M. Dilley home.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
F rom THE TRENCH
PERsHING'S VETERANS WILL BE
IN TOWN FRIDAY.

Oskaloosa is to have the honor of
welcoming and listening to three of
General Pershings veterans WHO are
touring the country and educating the
people TO the science and modern war
fare. These men carry their trench
equipment with other interesting war
relics. They do not claim to be pub
lie speakers but men who are doing
their bit in this war and are now here
in this country only long enough to
let the people know what is happening
"oyer there"
George True is in receipt Of letter
from the Red Cross Headquarters
stating that the boys will be in Oska-
loosa Friday, May "a. If roads win
permit the soldiers will be brought
here from Sigourney in cars. The
letter asks that three cars be provided
to bring the boys here and Mr.. True
has sent out call for volunteers 10
go to Sigourney Friday
1t is being planned that II the towns
between here and Sigourney, namely
Delta and Rose Hill show enough in
terest brief stop will be made at
each place to let the boys talk. 4
The band will welcome the arriva
Of the boys in 0skaloosa and every
hody is asked to get out the flags
Plans are under way 10 decorate Inc
town as much as possible so the boys
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
FINAL FIGURES IN WAR STAMPS
MAY PUT IOWA OVER

Thirty-four counties in the state
have reached their quotas in the War
Savings Stamp Drive, according TO
incomplete reports coming to the of
fee of Homer A. Miller, state director
of the campaign. Many other counties
are on the verge OF attaining their
quotas. Reports are slow in coming
in but those received justify the state
ment that the drive has been com
plete success in every county in the
state in which one was staged.
The Treasury Department has had
its eyes glued on Iowa during the past
two weeks Officials wanted the Hawk
eye State to set the pace for other
states which are soon to put on in
tensive drives to increase their sales
OF War Savings and Thrift stamps
For that reason Homer A. Miller,
state Director has been particularly
anxious that the intensive drive be
success.
1t will be more than week before
final figures on the result of the drive
1s1h NC puDiiI. ultft
from the Liberty Loan Campaign IN a
great many respects. The fact that
stamps are on sale at so many places
makes the securing of accurate infor-
nation as to sales difficult.
AS result of the campaign it is as
sured that the state will live UP to
her reputation of responding to every
call for war aid made by the govern
ment. 1t is not expected that the en-
tire quota will be raised as a result of
the drive. Many counties arc putting
off their intensive campaigns until a
later date. 1t is predicted however,
that Iowa will be among the first stat.
es in the Union to go over the top.
The following counties are reported
to headquarters as having raised their
quotas:
Ida, Lyon, O'BrienS osceola, plym-
outh, Sac, Sioux. Dickinson, Emmett,
Clay, Palo Alto, Calhoun, Pocahontas,
Wright, Buena Vista. Webster, Hum.
boldt, Hamilton, Boone, Cerro Gordo,
Floyd, Hardin, Dallas, Green. Guthrie,
Jasper, Marion, Marshall Poweshiek,
Story, Warren, Blackhawk' Page She''
by.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
PENN SENIORS SECURE BIG MAN
FOR CLASS ADDRESS.

Every year when Penn Commence.
ment comes around the question OF
the speaker of the occasion is one
prominent in the minds of those in
terested in the college. Each class has
its peculiar tastes and inclinations
and this brings to oskaloosa variety
of talent
Last year one Of Americas foremost
jurists and an sx-president, William H.
Taft. was a special attraction.
The community is again to be favor
cd by visit from leading character,
this time in the realm OF religion. Rev.
Richard Roberts, NJ A. though only
a young man, has for some years been
pastor OF one Of London's largest.
Presbyterian churches, and was at the
same time the author OF several books,
the best known OF which is THE Rem.
naiscence OF Faith"
He gave mp his pastorate in 1915 to
become editor of the Magazine THE
venturer" which post he held until
the famous old church OF the Pilgrims
NIItbUy LCildhJ ihuuSUu hihh w SOihb
to America and become its pastor in
1917. While carrying on his work there
he has completed his latest book, The
Church in the Commonwealth" He
has also gained wide reputation in
the east as q man with a powerful
message. He has a Distinctly pleas
ing personality. speaks with unique
charity, is master in the art OF IL
lustration, and with all speaks with
a discerning mind, to the issues OF
the day.
Mr. Roberts Introduction to Oska-
loosa will be his first VISIT to the Mid
die West. Penn College considers
herself fortunate in being able to bring
such talent to our community and be-
speaks a large hearing for him on
Friday morning at 10 o'clock. at Penn
auditorium.
While Mr.. Roberts COMES under the
auspices of Penn College he was Sc
cured through the efforts of the Senior
class. With confidence in the Oskaloosa
public to back them up they are de-
pending on hearty response in sup
port Of their class play Thursday
evening.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
REPLIES ARE TOO EyAslvE
Department OF Justice Not Satisfied
With Answers From Many Coun-
ties on Road Patrol Law.

Des Moines, May 22.-The state de-
partment of justice is preparing an
other letter to forward to county Off
Gals in the majority OF the counties
for more specific information as to
whether or not the road patrol is be-
ing enforced. Replies received by
Attorney General Hayner to the letter
sent out about a month ago have In
many instances been too evasive to
satisfy the state official.
Where the law is being put into ef-
feet it Is producing satisfactory re.
suits, reports received here state.
County Engineer j. l.. Parson, Of
Webster county, is quoted as saying
that the system is getting good re-
suits in that county.
The system is proving out fine and
producing results he states. 1T is
the only way by which we can check
up the work on the countys' road sys.
TEN.
Heretofore bad spots might exist
on roads for considerable length of
time without coming to the attention
of the supervisors or myself and even
when informed of the matter it was
sometimes a question of obtaining men
to repair the road. With the pres
ent system each road patro.man Is
held responsible for the condition of
the roads in his territory and must
either fix them, or If help is needed.
obtain the help and repair the road"
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
MAY DAY PROGRAM
GRANT SCHOOL GIVES OPEN AIR
SRoW THURSDAY p. M.

Denied the privilege by the weather
man last week. Grant School pupils
viii put on their May Day fcte, Thurs
day afternoon at O'Clock. The pro-
gram is as follows;
J. March, the entire school.
2. Queen and her Attendants.
5. French Folk Dance, KindcrGar-
ten children.
4. Parasol Drill, First and Second
Grade girls.
5. Fairy Folk, Second Grade boys.
6. Sunbonnet Babies and Overall
boys, Third Grade.
Z. Ribbon Drill, Fourth Grade girls.
3. Kite drill, Sixth Grade boys.
8. Rainbow Drill, Sixth Grade girls.
10. May Pole Dance, Seventh and
Eighth Grade girls.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
A DOUBLE FUNERAL.
Held For Observation-Disclosures OF
Hardin County, Iowa.

Whittier, Cal, May PA double
funeral of two sisters-in-law, both of
whom were pioneers of this commun-
ity and of New Providence, Hardin
county, Iowa, was held from the
Friends church here the afternoon OF
May Ia. Mary Jane Jessup, aged SO,
widow Of DR.. Elias Jessup. and Re-
becca Morris, widow of David Morris,
were the two aged Quakers laid to
their last rest. Both of these fam.
lilies will be well remembered by the
older folks of the South Hardin com
munities. DR.. Elias Jessup was Q
pioneer physician of New Providence
forsaking that work for the ministry
He was the first pastor of the Whit,
tier Friends church. and died some
years ago.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
Observation-Disclosures OVER
LIGHTNING HITS TROLLEY WIRE
mo ONE INJURED.

East end street car No, 2GS was
struck by lightning this morning
about 7:45 o'clock. The car was
between c avenue and B avenue on
North Ninth street, when the
lightning came in on the trolley and
put it out of commission.
The lightning tore hole in the
roof and the curtains on the car were
burned, but no one was injured.
Motorman Wycoff, who was operat-
ing the car, says that the bolt struck
the trolley wire some thirty feet
ahead Of the car and ran down into
the car. He stated that he saw tho
crash but did not know it had even
hit the car until he saw the smoke
and the hole in the ceiling.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
AN AMERICAN TANKER LOST
Allied Losses for Month
Show Decline.

Washington, May 21Loss of the
American tanker William Rockefeller
at Sea was officially reported to the
navy department today. .,.
Details are lacking but supplement
report has been promised. The depart
ment Is withholding the announcement
of the loss until the publishing of the
casualties involved .....
The William Rockefeller was a steel
tanker of seven thousand one hundred
and seyenty-two tons of displacement
with a capacity of ifty-twO thousand
and seventeen tons of petroleum.
Monthly Loss Of Allied Ships
London, May 21.--Allied, other than
British and Neutral merchant ships,
lost during April totalled eighty-four
thousand three hundred and ninety
three tons, the admiralty announced
this afternoon.
During the same period the loss OF
British tonnage was two hundred and
twenty-five thousand, nine hundred
seven tons. ...,..
This is the first bulletin issued by
the admiralty since the announcement
OF April "a, that monthly reports arc
to be submitted for the weekly losses,
and shows decline in losses. al
italians Rule Mediterranean.
Venice, May Give have got
reasons to believe we are the masters
of the submarine situation in tho
Mediterranean" Admiral Delbono OF
the Italian Army declared in an inter
view here today. ..
"a great many of the enemy sub
marines have been sunk in these
waters. The situation is regarded
with confidence" .. s..... Is.
Germans Grab Dutch Ships.
Amsterdam, May 21.--The Germans
have seized the Dutch ship Aneta
| aud have taken it to Swinemunde it
is reported today. The cargo con
sisted Of lumber.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
SPEAKERIN DISTRICT COURT
DISPOSITION OF VARIOUS MAT
TIERS BY JUDGE AND JURY.

With the re-conyening Of the dis
'trict court Monday, probate matters
occupied considerable time, Judge
Silwold is quite restored in health and
as the April term has been interrupted
BY unforeseen conditions, the court
will probably be in session untfl the
completion of its business.
Estate OF Lydia P. southwick. Date
for hearing final report set for June
4. The same entry was made in the
case of the estate of ID. b. Goodner
and in the estate OF Coen A. Fleck.
estate Of Albert Fox. Final report
approved and the executor discharged.
Same in the estate OF Harry Van Reul-
der, the estate OF Ebel DrkstrR. the
estate of Edward Edris and the guard
ianship of Howard McClain.
VIII of William b. Harvey. Admit
ted to probate and Jennie G. Harvey
was confirmed as executrix without
bond.
Will of w. Fl. Brown. Sr. Date set
for probate was July l.
Estate of Keziah Myers. r. M.
Boyer appointed trustee for, Sarah
Alice Targgart. as provided by the
will Bond of 5000
Estate of Jane Cruckshank, the ad-
ministratrix was ordered to give notice
of appointment.
Estate Of Florence H. Marriott
Hearing upon claims. Allowed as filed.
Guardianship of l., d. Thompson.
Application to sell real estate was set
for June A.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
IS OUT OF SERVICE:
MAJOR BRADBURY is REPORTED
TO HAVE RETIRED.

Camp Cody, Deming N. Mexico, via
Ell Paso, Tex, May 81, Major John c,
Bradbury who came here with the old
Second Iowa infantry, but has been
with the 1S6th infantry (second Min.
nesota) for some time. has been hon,
orably. discharged and has left for
his home in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
An Omaha paper prints the follow
ing dispatch under Camp Cody date
line. II ia the first intimation of any.
thing of the kind that has reached
here.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
RED CROSS BENEFIT
CONCERT GIVEN BY The c. n. v.
CHORUS THIS EVENING.

Twenty-six ladies' voices from C.
II. U. are to be used to a fine advan-
tage at the Red Cross Eencfit al the
Central NJ. e. church on Tuesday
evening. The Ladies' Chorus are to
furnish both classical and patriotic
music with an orchestral accompani.
ment. Both the talent and the use
of the church are to be, given free so
the entire income will go directly to
the work of the Red Cross. These
young ladies' are all gifted singers
and are well worth hearing. Prof.
S. Il. Carter will be the director.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23

A negro was standing an examina-
tion for the position of rural free de-
livery carrier. Among other ques-
tions written for him to answer was
the poser:
What is the distance between the
earth and the MOON His prompt
but indignant reply was: See heah!
If you's a-going to put me on dat
route, quit right now"-The Ave
Maria.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
FOUND CLEAN CITY
Is COMMENDED BY
STATE SECRET SERVICE.

Mayor J G.. Harold is greatly
pleased in receiving cordial and APP
preciative letter from Chief w. b.
Griffin, of the Secret Service OF the
State of Iowa, regarding the general
moral condition of Oskaloosa. II is
the habit of the state authorities TO
drop in on city and begin their Of
fetal investigation without warning
and without any aid whatever from
the local police Chief Griffin was
here a short time ago and after his
investigation of the condition OF az
fairs in Oskaloosa, he personally con-
graduated Mayor Harold upon the
excellent results as he found them,
and now sends the following letter:
State Council of National Defense.
Des Moines, May II, 1918.
My Dear Mayor am in receipt
of your letter of May 18th and wish
to express to you my appreciation OF
your kind assistance and cooperation
while L was in your city recently, max
ing investigations.
wish to congratulate you and your
officers, both city and county on the
good work you have been doing and
the results accomplished. My OBJ
servations during my stay there. con
WINGED me that Oskaloosa and Mahas'
ka County are as free and as clean
from vice conditions, as it is possible
to make any community.
Assuring you that the State officials
appreciate this splendid work, and
wishing you success, am,
Very sincerely yours,
w. B. GRIFFIN.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
GERMAN NAMES WIPED OUT.
tiunism No Longer Popular Among
the Iowa Banks.

Des Meines. May 22.-More than
twenty-five per cent of Iowa banks
which had the word German" in their
corporate names have filed amend
ments to their incorporation articles
changing the names. Eleven banks
already have changed their names
and others are getting ready to fol.
low suit.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
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nEIGHBoRHOOD NEWS
I. I. !. I. ]. 4 .s...s x F..E 4 Z, I.
Wright,

wright
Mrs. Reed returned from Richland
Friday after attending the graduating
exercises, her SON being one of the
graduates.
Mrs. Unsicker is home after three
weeks visit at the Oskaloosa hospital.
Warren Randell of Nebraska is
here visiting with relatives.
Mrs. Nancy Bond is enjoying a visit
at the home of her daughter, Matte
Turner.
Mr. and Mrs. Terrell spent Sunday
at Eddyville.
Mrs Harry Lyons has been enter
tanning her sister and husband from
Des MONIES.
Arch Chandler has a new car.
Mrs Ernest Hoskins Is in the OF
tumwa hospital.
A number from here attended a re-
ception given in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Malone last Monday night. A
very pleasant evening was enjoyed.
The Wright guests presented them
with purse of silver and the Oska-
loosa people gave Mr.. Malone an
umbrella and Mrs. Malone spoon and
crochet yoke.
Mrs. Geo. Ireland and baby and
Miss McBlaughen left Monday night
for Kansas for a months visit.
Mrs. e. II. Welton read a most ex.
cellent paper at the Mothers Day pro-
gram last Sunday night. A large
crowd was present and all were dis
appointed because Mr.. Ed Beman of
Oskaloosa, who was to give patriotic
talk, failed to come.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
MAYOR IN GOOD HuMoR"
Leavenworth Executive Threw Money
Into Crowd.

Leavenorth, Kas.. May "a show
or OF silver dollars rained down upon
surprised crowds on the principal bus
mess street of Leavenworth last night
when Mayor James G. Davis walked
down the center of the block between
Third and Fourth and Delaware.
throwing handfuls Of money into the
air. Mayor Davis had been served
with custer papers in the hands of J.
r. Coleman, assistant attorney gen.
eral, early in the afternoon and was
out to show the townfolk that he still
was lin a good humor." he said.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1918-05-23
G. A. r. ENcAMPMENT.
Plans Almost Completed For the
Forty-Fourth Meeting.

Des Moines, May 21.-Plans arc
nearly completed today for the forty
fourth encampment of the Iowa G. A.
r, With thousands of selective SER
vice men stationed at Camp Dodge
this years encampment will be one OF
the biggest and most spectacular the
organization has ever held.
The selectives are going to partici-
pate in big parade and other mill.
tary features of the meeting.