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The Ottawa Herald from Ottawa, Kansas • Page 6

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The Ottawa Heraldi
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Ottawa, Kansas
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6
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PAGE SIX THE OTTAWA HERALD, FRIDAY, JULY 2, 1920. SAYS OWLS ARE USEFUL "MMMMMMMMwMMMMaMaMaaaaaaaaaaaaaMaaaaaaaaMMaaaaaaaaaaaaBaMnMMMMiMMMMMjM Vrcf. Ringle Declares They Eat "Sparrows and Insects. ii '-r nr- 'Mi LYKO It (eld In original paok aga only. Ilk platur abovfe R.f uM all iubttltuta.

Pittsburg, July 2. The owls that have moved into Girard and are making life a 'burden to many residents of that town really are there on a good mission in spite of the fact they have furiously attacked many persons, according to Prof. W. E. Ringle, naturalist of the State Manual Trailing normal.

The owls have invaded Girard to rid that town of sparrows and insects Professor Ringle says. Dispatches a few days ago rbm Girard told of the raiding of 4h.tt3nj?n by the owls. One man 'alnlbst lost an eye in an attack. Several other persons suffered severe Residents carry umbrellas at night and around their yards and on their perches for protection. Rmgle comes forward with a defense for the owls.

Heat Prostrations" ''occur most frequently! tdown, weakened condi--Ttion; who are nervously and physically cxhaust-. ecLj It will pay you to keep Mn trim these hot days by tajung "The screech owl," he says, "is one of the fanners' best friends. It Paw peoDCiieiice The Great General Tonic Sold By All Reliable DruggUtB Sole Manufacturers: LYKO MEDICINE COMPANY lltvr York Kansas City, Mo. the one day of the year IM PARK SEWING SCHOOL SWINDLE. should have the full and vigorous protection of the game laws.

It is very destcurtive tl moths," caterpillars, bettles and insect pests in general as well as field and wood mice- When these sources of food supply become scarce they are attracted to villages and cities where they find an unfailing' supply of English sparrows and insects in the vicinity of electric lights. When the food supply readjusts itself, the owls will return to their native haunts, the orchards and the Professor Ringle says that only those who "love nature's voice" enjoy the screech of the owl. He describes jt as "a wierd, sweet, whistled, shivering, tremolo call, somewhat bordering on the melancholy order." It is because of these wailing cries he says, it Jikely, "that so many superstitions are connected with its (DDDGL uuu Hutchinson Women Paid $7 Each to Manapcr Who Dipappeared. 'Hutchinson, July 2. A suave tranter enrolled a number of Hutchinson women exact number unknown at- $7 each, cash in advance, as members of his sewing club, the women have informed the police that they believe they have been swindled.

The "school" failed open as scheduled and the "members" declare they have been unable to locate the "man-aprer" who procured their memberships. "He told us there were to bo just twenty members." said one of th women. "The $7 advanced vn to be used to purchase goods which each woman was to use at the. school. Then we were to receive $15 a week home work and ensV money making skirts and ONLY 4 3 1G ACRES LEFT.

To the people of County: The celebration all day next Monday in Forest Park, Ottawa, is being given by the Ottawa Post of the American Legion. The Legion set out to gather for you the best attractions possible and it has succeeded. They are here and they are assured. It is fre'a. No chance for anvihing to blow up.

The fireworks arrived last Monday and only await the lighting of a match until they go bursting skyward next Monday evening in the most wonderful display of pyrotechnics you have ever witnessed. The carnival is here it is set up in Forest Park. The shows and rides are many. They are interesting. The ball game between Williamsburg and Wellsville is a guaranteed attraction because the Legion contracted with responsible managers at both Williamsburg and Wellsville.

The entries to the automobile and horse races will not close until Saturday noon but enough are in already to assure! good and exciting auto races. The lovers cf horse flesh will not be disappointed in the trotting and pacing races. The Fair season is just about ready to start and these horses are in good condition. Be there with your whole family. You owe it to them.

Your neighbor and all his kids will be there. Come early, stay late and take advantage of the bst celebration ever put on in Franklin County, Kansas. Rut Homesteaders in Kansas Want Better Land. Topeka, July 2. 'Less than a sciion cf land has been "taken up" by homesteaders in Kansas during the last year.

But the small amount filed upon was not due to a scarcity of applicants. During the recent scores of persons apnliod to the land office inquiring patterns." The police have been unable to find the sewing school manager. fov "free tend." There remains in the state acies, all in west ern Kansas. JOYFUL' EATING fter looking ever the map and obtaining description of the land, The most wonderful display of fireworks ever witn essed by Franklin County citizens. These-fireworks are furnished by the United States Army direct from big government arsenal at Rock Island, 111.

Nothing like it ever attempted in Ottawa before. Flares, rockets, lights, smoke screens, torches and other thrillers from No Man's Land. This stupendous event commencing at dark however, the applicants decided it Unless your food is digested aftermath of painful acidity, the joy is laken out of both eating and living. would be cheaper to buy. The land s'ti'll available is said to be of little value; i'j is either shale, swamp or poor grazing lands.

The land is distributed in small tracts, only one including as much as 160 acres; on? of 120 acres; eight of 80 acres and the balance in 40-acre Fn Fr For Ml verybody plats. are wonderful in their help to the stomach troubled with over-acidity. Pleasant to take relief prompt and definite. .4 MADE BY SCOTT A BOWNE MAKERS OF SCOTTS EMULSION 19-9 Automobile races of 10 miles by the fastest and most daring aggregation of speed fiends ever assembled on a speedway in Kansas. One-mile horse races.

rotting" races. Pacing races. Fast races guaranteed to please. 2 P. M.

Sharp. LAWYERS' INVITE BEVERIDGE Wichita, July 2. At a' meeting of the executive committee of the Kansas Bar association, recently held here, it was decided to invite former United States Senator Bev-eridge of Indiana to be the principal speaker at the annual convention of the association here in November. The meeting of the state association here will be the first time in its history an annual convention has been held outside of the capital city. 'a This big attraction has been secured as an added feature for Ottawa's celebration.

The John Frances "shows equal the best that have come to Ottawa. Whip Merry-Go-Round Aeroplane Whip -Ferris Wheel Sea Cow Oh, Boy! and other big carnival attractions. These attractions are now showing in Forest Park every evenin and will be running full blast the rest of this week and all day Monday, July 5th. Morning, afternoon and night. Fresh Arrival of BUNTE'S arid CHASE'S Chocolates FREE FREE The United States Army will present to the public a specially prepared exhibit of captured German tronhies and army accoutrement.

A recruiting party will personally conduct you through and explain everything to you. At Band Shell Saturday, July 3rd and Monday, July 5th. CHURCH USES MOVIES. Topeka, July 2. The "movies" have been enlisted as an advertising medium by the Grace Episcopal cathedral here.

A reel of pictures of the church and various activities such as those of the Girls' -Friendly society, choir processional, a May fete on the church grounds, the Men's club, the girls' summer camp, and others, has been and is shown twice a week in local theaters. Ft? TCP am FIRIDID'8 OTT'S Is? Tour Grocery 336 Main i The management has secured for your entertainment the best ball game in eastern Kansas. Wellsville vs. Williamsburg. The strongest teams in this part of the country.

They have not met this year. They are fast. They are evenly matched. And what's more they are rarin' to This attraction is assured and it's guaranteed. You will witness the best article; of base ball you will see this season, or any other season.

Nine innings, perhaps extra innings, of national pastime in Forest Park commencing at four o'clock. No charge at the gate. No charge for the game. It's free and we ask all lovers of base ball to be there and enjoy it. The American Legion Band in continuous concert afternoon and evening.

GET YOUR VICTORY BUTTONS Ex-service men who have not yet rec eived their Victory Buttons may get them by presenting discharge to officer in charge of recruiting party and war display at the Band Shell Saturday, July 3, and Monday, July 5. NOTICE TO ALL LEGION MEMBERS The following members of the Warren Black Post of the American Legion are urgently requested to be at the grandstand in Forest Park at 8 oJc lock Monday morning, July 5, to assist. It is necessary that each and every man be present in order to make our lueKer Spring Fries celebration a success: for Sunday Horace G. Buckles Guy G. Barnes Glenn D.

Barnes Orville Bechtle IMack E. Clark John Coogan Paul Cook Clias. Cade Robt. A. Clay Clarence Carey Chas, T.

Carter V. M. Chesbro Lawrence Clark WELD those broken crank cases, frames, shafts, and other AUTO PARTS and save time and money. 1 A weld properly made makes the broken part equal to new and WE do OUR WELDING PROPERLY. Prompt service by skilled Qspecialists.

and at moderate cost; Herbert Le Grande Carl Lawson Clarence Logan Fredolph Lundstedt Clyde Lusk Robert Lynn John Marshall David L. Mickey C. W. Moody W. E.

McDonald W. Morton W. J. McGarthy -Wm. E.

Michener Ralph E. Ayrault. Darner S. Adams. Geo.

Antone Walter Anthony Leroy G. Ames Carl J. Ashe Cecil Briscoe A. J. Barnett.

Osborn L. Brown Wayland Blair Ralph Bower Clyde Berlin C. R. Brumit Otis TiVfn i A. H.

Maeder 4 Howard McClelland N. E. Naylor Howard D. Nesbit Chris Ott Frank Osterhold Cecil R. Ogg Chas.

Ott Wm. A. Okeson Arthur Ogden Leo Overholt Joe Paul Geo. Porter Geo. Phibbs S.

B. Potter Joe Henning Paul Hughes Wm. H. Hjort Carey Hill Ray Hartshorn Eilert Hciken 'Ernest Hciken Walter Heiken Geo. Hunt Boad Hegberg Ralph Harrison Ray Howell Wm.

Hickox-7 Fred Jeyett Obed Truman Ralston Oliver Read J. R. Scott Gene Spratt Harold Springer A. A. Schabinger C7aude Summers Cecil Shubert 'Jacob Shotzman LToyd Staley Joe Stoerman W.

G. Shroeder Shaneri- Herbert Shanklin Ray Stevenson O. E. Trout F. A.

Trump Robert Tracy Paul Worthington Walter F. White Roy Wynne Ralph Weinheimer Guy H. Wimmer Joe White Ted Wallace Douglas Walsh J. W. Watkins J.

Wallace Williams Ralph Welch a A. Wolf Jessie DrWade Clarence F. Ward1 John L. Williams Fred Wire Everett Woodruff James H. Wright Thomas R.

Wilson i Also fine line of BEEF, PORK, VEAL, HEARTS, TONGUES, LIVER, SPARERIBJ3 and other feodd meats 1 wMbkOrfiiik Roy Church Chas. Elledge Talbert Elledge Donald Easdale Merle Edington Robert Ferguson Harry Finch R.L. Finch Lloyd Fogleman H. B. Finch 1 Harold Fritts James Ferguson Clyde French Orville 'm 4 Earl L.

Griffin Milton Goodman Harvey E. Gillette E. T. Graves Emit Grant Harry Grabendike Chester Gibson D. James Gasaway i Theo.

R. Garrett Clarence Hegberg Connie Herron -r A VV1V Carraaitstcrn Fr-fcii-'idjoore-; Hugh Brana'rnair'4 Roy Calyin rank" R. Bennett 3Ianley Casement Cecil Pember Lewis Mathis i Ray M. McCullough Mark Pattie J. w.

Murphy treo. Faxon Miss Emma E. Perry John R. Tepfer Gordon Peterson Harry C. Thomas i Tucker's Market Ramey Garrison EXCLUSIVE WELDERS 211 S.

Walnut. Thone 213. Lucien Thomas Ferry Johnson Terry Johnson Ecman Jones' Grover Kint Scott Kidney Harold Kennedy Joe Kramer Geo. Kersley John" Larson Ernest Lynn Harold Lamb Howard Conrad E. S.

Curby Claude Cochran Rollb Dugan Henry Dairy Millett Dugan Claude Dickey Robert Dinsmore Julius Evans Carl Engwall Fred Emerson Joe BergerhoTise Ira Balsley John Bell Nelson Baldridge Wayne Blair Waldo Broderick E. S. Bigler G. J. Benedick, -Leonard T.

Brumit A. R. Bingaman F. R. Bishop John H.

Van Loenen Burl S. Watson A. A. Van Sickle F. E.

McKinney Clarence McDonald Wm. McKee Parker lelliush Geo. Mahaffy Porter Martin Howard Mann C. F. McAuley Frank Miller Ray Pnndle Neil Peed C.

W. Ramey Geo. W. Ramey R. R.J Redmond Ray Roberts H.

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Willis Chas Walker; Carl Zellnei Harry P. Veach John L. Veach H. W. Woods H.

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