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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14

Two OF the most interesting sights in
Tokyo are the fish market at Nihom.
bashi and the Mitsukoshi department
store, very near the Bilingsgate of
Tokyo. Nihombashi is not only the
geographical center of Tokyo, but of
Japan, according to the japanese. who
ought to know. Here il situated what
Is probably the largest fish market in
the world. There is every kind of fish
man could mention and few thou
sand other varieties. Some big fellows
cut up into great steaks, weighing ten
pounds or so. and there are little ones
which would make good minnow bait
II one could find Il hook small enough
not to mangle them. think that in
certain sections they must use cham
OILS skin for fish net and save every
thing that does not pass through the
pores. Until the sea dries up around
Japan the islands will never starye.-
Christian Herald.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
DOING THEIR BIT.

It's to be America first" now with
our shipyards. A recent law empow-
ers the government to seize private
shipyards in emergency, but such a
drastic step will not be necessary.
Conferences between the secretary Of
the navy and representatives of The
shipbuilding interests have revealed a
genuinely patriotic and unseliish dis
position on the part of the latter.
The builders have promised to give
precedence to government orders, to
expedite work en- the destroyers and
other small, speedy vessels so greatly
needed by our navy. They will side
track, for the present, vessels they are
building for private interests and for
eign governments. More Impressive
still, they agree to forego the % to 30
per cent profit they have been making
on such orders, and to Go the govern.
ment work at minimum fixed profit
OF 10 per cent.
Our shipbui!ders have been much
abused as grasping and unpatriotic
lot OF men. Ii this estimate was ever
deserved. II is, deserved no longer.
When the test has come, they have
shown themselves genuine Americans,
willing to do their bit There is no
Indication that any other group OF
American business men will act other
wise when their turn comes
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
BY Post.

Maurice Maeteriinck. they say, one
day found the little daughter of Il
friend very buSily and conscientiously
backening nice sheet of white paper,
He asked 10 whom she was writing.
no Prince Charming" said the child
Naturally the reply delighted the au-
thor OF 'rhe Blue Bird" When the
little girl had finished her letter she
put the sheet of paper In an envelope,
wrote ON 1t The Prince Charming
and said to Maeterlinck:
please stick a stamp on it and put
it in the post
A man to whom the poet was telling
the story interrupted him at this point.
And what" said he, did you do
about itT
well" said Maeterlinck dreamily, Il
stuck stamp on the envelope. and
put the letter to the Prince Charming
in the letter box on the corner, You
never Gan tell. New York Post.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14

It may be tina, the people of The
United States are engaged in curl
Gus business tran-action Il looks as
It they were buylag ell thai already
bolcnfs to them.
The Government has reserved for
future use various oil lands. particu-
larly in California. In territory adja-
cent to the government reservations,
private dealers have sunk wells and
ae pumping OIL The question IS,
where does The oil come from that
flows into the privately owned wells?
It's quite possible that oil, knowing
no territorial restrictions, flows thru
underground channels from the GOV
o.nments lands into the aeighboring
reese. ,oifS. And when Uncle Sam
wants It, there may be none left.
Eu. what can Uncle Sam do about
it? Many priyaie citizen has had
Its oil or gas drained off in the same
way.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
Much Extra Work in March,

It's between seasons now, when few
persons perspire as much as health
demands. The result is double work
for the kidneys, for the kidneys must
throw out waste matter from the sys-
tenn that is eliminated through the
pores when persons perspire. Over
worked, weak or disordered kidneys
need help now g.. II. Stone. Reading,
Pa, writes: Whenever need a kid
aey remedy | rely on Foley Kidney
Pills. They have been worth their
weight in gold to me- W. d. Duncan.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
NO MORE sHELLs FOR EUROPE.

Munition makers III this country are
said to have been notified by the
British government that all contracts
for shells must be completed by the
end of the present month, and that no
more contracts may be expected there.
after.
Great Britain, It is explained, has
now arrived at Il point where she is
able to supply all her own needs in
this respect, together with the needs
OF her allies, Another important con-
sideration Is that the transportation OF
munitions to Europe is becoming in
creasingly difficult, owing to the e.
boat peril. 1t is easier and safer for
the British to make their own shells,
rifles, ammunition, etc. The demand
for other war supplies, too, is falling
off.
The announcement has attracted lit.
tie attention, because the situation IL
such that export munition orders are
no longer important. The cessation
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14

OF the foreign demand has already
been discounted in this country. Our
manufacturers have foreseen the pres
ent Development, ani.haye been turn
ing their facilities to the production OF
goods tor the domestic trade. the
home demand Tor all sorts OF commo-
dities is so great that fears of loss
during the transition period are not
being realized.
ANA there Is another fortunate as
pect OF The situation The slump in
the foreien demand for war stuff
comes Just at time when tine United
States end. It necessary to provide Il
self with uch supplies Thus our
manufacturers are allie TO produce
quickly and easily nearly all forms o.
war material needed ~ our govern
meat;
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
u. BOAT SINKS &MERi-
CAM SHIP WITHOUT
WARNING: CREW SAVED
tOon,inred trom Page H.

tions with Germany to change her
Y boat methods. This was empha-
sized again and again today in official
quarters following reports from Sean
dinayion points that German was con
siAering modification OF her blockade
progress 80 molllly thiy government
The lest word. so tal' aa the United
States is concerned, was altered when
Count Won BerDstSra was dismissed
Unless Germany. of her y0lition re-
stores her methods Of warfare to linn
It's permitted b. international law
there will be no change whatever in
the "Grne.l neutrality" policy ordered
into effect by President Wilson.
Sinking Of the Beiglau relief yes
sells Storstadt ana Lars Fasteua and
in a most Vanton manner while their
relief flags Were dying, is accepted
here by officials as indicating what
the tate Of American liners will be if
they encounter submarines and are
unable to use their gans in their own
defense The Storstadt and the Lars
Fastenaes were attacked and de-
stroye1 without warning and olti-
cials here say thar rs a result of this
elimination of long series of attacks
on relief works by Germany it is like
ly that an order recalling all Amerl-
cans now engaged in that works in
Belgium may be expected.
Word that an armed American lin
or has cleared for Liverpool probab-
~ VIII not be made public until that
vessel is either thru the danger zone
or has been attacked Four vessels
OF the American line have their
armed guard" on board. The guard.
commanded by naval officers, have in
structions what to DO in case OF en-
Urgency. In order to prevent, if pos
sible, German submarine commanders
securing information as 10 these yes
sells all information as TO sailings
ana the like is withheld The first
of these liners has booked as passen-
gers number OF American officials
returning to their posts abroad head
cd by Hugh Gibson, first secretary Of
the Embassy in London who carries
with him important dispatches TO
Ambassador Page and Sharp.
Reports That German submarines Of
the largest type are in waiting at an
agreed rendezvous to attack all Amer
lean shipping including coastwise
now are under investigation by the
Navy Department These craft were
reported to be hidden in the Carib-
bean No matter what the outcome of
the search no official report of wat
was accomplished will be made pub
lie at this time,
Amba ssador Gerard and his party
were expected to reach this city this
afternoon. 1t was stated that ar
engagements viii be made at once for
the Ambassador to report to the
possibly tomorrow
then to make another report to sec
rotary Of State Lansing.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
DRINK HOT TEA
FOR A BAD COLD

Get a small package OF Hamburg
breast Tea. or as the German folks
ea'l it. Hamburger Brust Thee" at any
pharmacy. Take tablespoonful OF tho
tea, put II cup Of boiling water upon
if, pour through sieve and drink a
teacnp full at any time during 1.-THE
day or before retiring. 1t is the most
effective way to break cold and cure
grip. as it opens the pores OF the skin,
relieving congestion. Also loosens the
bowels, thus driving q cold from the
system.
Try it the next time you suffer from
a cold or the grip. 1t is inexpensive
and entirely vegetable, therefore safe
and harmless.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
Others Have Had the Same Desire.

Two high school girls came into the
criminal courtroom Il few days aga
just after case had been tried and
the jury had been locked up in The
jury room for dcliberati0n.
MAY we listen to this caseY' one OF
the girls asked an officer Of the court
They just finished the case replied
the official 'and the jury Is now de
batting what Its verdict should be"
May we go and listen to the jury
debalc?" they asked
Aud then the official enlightened
them on one phase Of the jury system
indianapolis News
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
srArE nr OHIO. CRY OF :.

VI4IlIJU, IIrid County,, \
FRANK j, Cheney mates oath that h
" senior partner Of the hrm cf +
Cheney n Coz doing hnsress In The CITY
OF Toledo County and State aforesaid
and that said firm VIII pay tie sum ot
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for ench
ana every ease of Catarfh that cannot be
cured by tue use Of rInlfs Catarrh Cure
FRANK l. CHENEY
sworn To before me md subscribed N
my presence. this 9Th dav Of 1secemher
\ ~ 1856 A. W GLEASON
fScnlD Notary Puhus
ilall's catnrrh Cure IL taken Internal.
". ana acts directly on the blood and
wncnus f1rfnces NJ The system. Send
for teslimonlrls rroe.
y. ]. CHENEY q CO. Toledo. o
sold bv al Druggists IT,
take Halls Family rlla for conHtlpa
ton.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
RUB bACKACHE AND.
LUMbACO RIGHT OUT
Rub Pain and Stiffness away with
amall bottle Of old honest
St, Jacobs Oil

When your back is sore and lame
or lnmhago, sciatiea OF rheumatism has
you stiifened up, don't sufferl Get a
25 cent bottle of old, honest "St.
Jacobs Oil" at any drug store, pour a
little in your hand and rub it right
into the pain or ache, and by the time
you count fifty, the soreness and lame.
ness is gone.
Don't stay crippled. This soothing
penetrating oil needs to be used only
once. 1t takes the ache and pain right
out of your back and ends the misery.
It is magical, yet absolutely harmless
and doesn't burn the skin
Nothing else stops lumbago sciatica
and lame back misery so promptly!
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14

North Adams st., Peoria, I'll.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription il
true friend to women in times Of trial
and ut times Of pain when the organs are
not performing their functions. For
headache, backache, hot flashes, catarrhal
condition, bearing down sensation, mental
depression, dizziness, fainting spells, lassi-
tude and exhaustion women should never
fail to take this tried and true woman's
medicine; also for girls about TO enter
womanhood, women about to become
mothers and for the changing days Of
middle age.
It's q temperance remedy that il ex-
trarted from roots with pure glycerine and
it, ingredients are published on wrapper.
Write DIR. Pierce, InvaIids' Hotel.
Buffalo, for free book on woman's dis
enses Also for confidential medical advice.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
WILSON NAMES NEW
u. S. TARIFF BOARD

Washington, d C., March l4-Pres
i1ent wilson today sent to the senate
nomin tons of six men to be mem
hers q the new United States taria
commission. The Presidents nomi
nee3 ere.
frank Taassig, Massachusetts.
Dan.ei G. Roper, South Carolina.
d. J. wis. Maryland.
William Kent, California.
William b Cu!bertson, Kansas.
+. + Csstigan, Colorado.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
The Word Umbrella,

The English word umbrella is very
like the Latin. coming through the
Italian "ombbrella," or little shade.
The French, German, Spanish and 9th.
ers give it distinctive name, such as
''parapluie," "regenschirm" and para.
guas."
Umbrella and "parasol" are ETY.
mologically precisely the same thing,
but custom has given them the dis
tinctions that we understand today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
FOR ILLINOIS WOMEN
Who Are Tired Out, Nervous, Sleep
less, or Racked With Pain.

Murphysboro, Ill.--"When I began
taking DR.. Pieroe's medicines | was just
q nervous wreck, | could hardly be on
my feet. While not able to work, | tried
to Keep up. was recommended to use
'Favorite Prescription and | took three
bottles. began to get better and when
the treatment was finished l was much
stronger and better able to work. The
medicine was fine; easy to take and fully
satisfactory. "-MRs. WM. BLAcxBunN,
455 North idth ST., Murphysboro, III.
Peoria, Ill.--"I heard of 'Favoritc Pre-.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14

tered in the confesaional,i he did God
would strike him dead.
Father Eckert closed his remarks in
an appeal for all to go to confession
and communion before the close of
the mission.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
FARM
Land Bargains

Farm land-Fer Sale, rich drained
meadow land in Wisconsin,, near big
markets, only d few hours from Chi
cago. viii grow anything that will
grow in Illinois and many crops nat
do not grow. we'll in Illinois. Is .irsst
grass and dairy country in the world,
grows fine clover, timothy, corn,
oats, rye, barley, potatoes, berries and
all garden crops, GOO bushel onions per
acre. A tract OF land adjoining sta
ton on railroad, is offered to settlers
at bargain prices, S24 to $40 per acre,
long time, easy payments. Send for
further information. Please sign cou.
pom with name and address, or call on
the undersigned who will be glad 10
give complete details.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14

Professor NJ T. Phiiblick of the
University Of Washington told the
Washington State Pathological society
that women Of the seventeenth cen.
tury powdered their cheeks with cor
roSivc sublimate (bichloride Of mer.
cury) and With white lead And they
perfumed their gloves with ambergris.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14

scription' through a
lady friend. ] was
not sick but had
the 'tired-out' feel
ing. The contents
of one bottle made
me stronger and
better so that the
work went off as it
should. | am very
glad to speak a
good word for 'Fa-
yorite Prcscrip.
ton" - MRs. r.
ID. .JoNrs 2D0O
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14
CALENDAR OF ILLINOIS HISTORY

March IA, lsi9-Steamboat naviga-
tion on the Illinois River to Ottawa
ives resumed on the 18th.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14

Though yc take from a covctous man
w ms treasure, he has yet one Jewel
'ett~yc cannot hcreave him Of his GOV.
clonsneSs Milton
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-14

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The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-08
REGISTRATION AT wooDyILLE
A BIG EVENT
Two Bands; Public Speakers, Free
Lunch and Pretty Women.

II i aonhtf,l Il a,v nrac;,,.+ !, +bs
state was more nat1.iotic ON Pecistra-
tion nav tban ~ VILLAGE 81 Wool.
vile This little country town renre.
sartino bosnira5Ie and marriott
community. was gaiIv decorated vith
8acs ar3 bnnrfes The eolored peopis
foi1s5 with tine whiss pesple in max.
rsrFi7tie DIV. themselves fi1r-
a.ssir twa bands. ana line white neo-
spaaFer's platform Is
I ghe 5en
et
8v mats festive oeea-
sons
5E
ws.a sr
e.f.eafe
ava
notice me way ia which
-ev conducted -ss r5gi,. ion. The
~ tr-a-a f,r 81 -as san t
ge-ernr,ble Tn the morr an address
MA delivered Isl mise r5araa Yop
a. Rfp'sr. and another was delivered
+, tba affaspsoe M Frank Greaves
r,las yotrsp delivered a brilliant
sneaeb Ho VAS Insured by The NAM
faces with which he was surrounded.
While bis reference ia the patriotism
of +ba eo1ora5 man -5as nosr -;ras,
and Lae+t;nc me vacnja ,rora ~
T~btaj with his sneecb which nAr-
hans was the Judoa's nastarniece
ami tba tbraa bupJred neonle wbo Es-
tened To him besnola their annrocio-
tior and enthusiasm
Thai srena cornosaj oF p,otbars
ami swaatboarts wearino rad and White
rnses and miniature f,oos will no lono.
remembered
O1d mon who rar,an,bor tho volpn-
+aa,.;nc If ,et saw HAT tbis scena
,,7lc5 roson5IoI tba+ ono Tho air was
absrgsd MIN natriotie emotion on os-
t,on gs-,arts Lyars foreotsan arr,ities
,ra,., 1,id asia, os +bis Rrst boft1a Erg
NV its raso,n+a sa,,aros oro,,nd tbe
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-08
WIEN MASTIC PAINT GOES
ON THE HOUSE, THE
FOR RENT" SIGN
COMES OFF.

Too many houses are without ten.
ants on account Of their appearance.
It's false economy to let your proper
ty stay implanted. You not only lose
revenue, but its value and life are
lessened to a marked degree.
The expense Of painting is by far
less than the loss thus incurred.
The wise owner paints his property
before he puts the for rent" sign on.
Let us tell you how little it win really
cost you to paint your house with MAS
TIC PAINT--''the kind that lasts" It's
the best paint for you to use. The
purest white lead and zinc-oxide, so
per cent. each, ground in pure linseed
oils, go into It. That's the reason
it stood the test Of time Of half CEN
fury. Don't put off painting, let us
figure with you at once. Ask for free
paint booklets and color card.
Coppedge Drug, Co., Brownsville, Tenn
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-08

4 report SOS @ 8
tation committee The Rr cuts and
Camp il girls a1ga rang5s1-
tatiye e the meeting a report % 9
sury - Chat they bah MAIZE oE the town
The Boy Se1u. reported many houses
still unsereeaed The Camp Fire Girls
reported "about every street ia ,o@u'
as having open sewers. Much inter-
ested discussion was had about how 20
help these matters, as beth conditions
endanger the health Of the town and
county. Action was taken toward i'm.
provement.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-08
OUR COOPERATIVE CLUB
RECREATION COMMITTEE

Is planning for q Fourth Of July
celebration for Brownsville. Each
Community Club throughout the couu-
ty, it is hoped, viii have a celebration
for its own community to promote
friendship, patriotism and the play
spirit.
"All work and no play makes Jack
a dull boy"
At all these many celebrations there
might be dinner on the grounds or just
an afternoon meeting at which there
are games for cid as we'll as young.
music and good fellowship and ice cold
lemonade in abundance, and a good
speech or two. There are plenty Of
good speakers these days and lots that
is interesting to talk about Develop
your houe talent Let your speaker
know in time to study upon his sub
iect It viii be a good way TO serve
your country Ea a t3 sing ~Tha
S.ar-6n al Banner il win be 3
good a l5r aa Community Gibbs
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-08
CITY ELECTION

In the city primary election he'd
here Wednesday, the following officers
were re-nominated without opposition
A. N. Carlton, recorder; J. G. Walker,
city marshal and James Upton, Just
ice of the peace. This means that they
win be elected without opposition. All
of them have proven popular and eth
eient in the discharge of their respec-
tive duties and were deserving Of the
endorsement received at the hands 81
our citizens.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-08
WATcH - -

On chickens. These parasites sap ths
very life bod ont 81 them Ddst ths
hens at onca VITA p. A. Thomas Lone
Killer and your troubles are ended q
also Kills bags Oh cucumber tomate
and squash vines We sell i 10 you
and if il d0es not make good, $50 eiiA
Al' dealers isGe
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-08
BRIDGE LETTING.

Brownsville, Tenn, May 81, 1917.
We wilLon Wednesday, June q, 1917
at 10 clock a. m, in Brownsville, Tenn.
let contract for furnishing all material
and erecting two steel bridges across
the new Forked Deer River Canal in
Haywood county, Tenn.
Bidders to submit design with bid.
All bids to be accompanied by a GER
titled check or a bidders bond in some
reputable surety company for $4,000.
Successful bidder to enter into bond
in the penal sum of 25 per centum. of
his bid for the completion of contract.
The right to reject any and all bids
is reserved.
JAS. Upton, C'h'm'n.
T. J. CASTELLAW,
w. T. CURRIE.
Committee.
D. MERRIWETHER, Engineer 80
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-08
THE TIN CANS FOR COUNTY

Have been going fast, and can be
had at Sternberger & Felsenthals,
which firm at Miss Corbetts request
is handling the tin cans at wholesale
prices.
The states-graphic. (Brownsville, Tenn.) 1???-1984, 1917-06-08
MISS CoRBETT's TOMATO CLUB.

Invites any Of the girls who have
become interested in gardening in the
grammar school club to come into the
Tomato Club also.