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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
PATRIOTIC. POLES
LEAD RECRUITING

One more recruit left the La Sale
station for Jefferson Barracks yester-
day. He was Percy Munson and he
came here from Utica to enlist IN the
infantry. This makes nine recruits
for the month from the La Sale sta
ton and the total is boosted to 81,
who have applied for enlistment since
the station was opened there in
March
Some time ago attention was called
to the, fact that many boys have en-.
listed in the Peoria district whose par
ents were foreign born, and it was
stated that the greater part of them
came from the tri-cities. Inquiry was
made 70 Sergeant Perdue regarding
this statement and an investigation
showed that in the three months that
the La Sale station has been estab-
lished l0l Polish boys have left here
for the Jefferson Barracks.
OF course, there has been few re.
cr,lits OF other descent accepted now
and then, but the lighting men Of the
Polish far outnmber the entire tota
of all others,
1t is to be seen by these numbers
that the Polish people of La Sale are
more than doing their bit to aid I'm.
Gle Sam, for in aiding him and his
armies they arc also helping their
relatives and friends who are in the
European struggle
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
BLAME {. ST. LOUIS
NEGROES FOR RIOTS:
SEEK BLACK DENTIST

East ST. Louis. H., July Negroes
planned a massacre among 25.0o0
white people nj a Fourth Of July pic
mic here but tho plot was frustrated
by the uprising Of the whites Tuesday
night. according TO testimony at the
secret session of the coroner's inquest
here Officials said today that they
have gained admissions from five ne
gro witnesses thar there was an or
eaniaed plot. headed by II. l.. ~
Bundy, Negro dentist. for wholesale
slaughter of the white population
Bundy officials say had ire arms
and ammunition brought into East st
Louis by Negro women in innocent
appearing clothes baskets.
Names of prominent local citizen.
who had been marked for execution
We're mentioned at the inquest.
Bundy IS al large and police ar,
eombing Sink Hollow and othe
Negro districts in this vicinity f0
him,
Mayor MolIman has Signed h,
Chamber of Commerce resolution
which confessed to the city's shame
the inefficiency Of the police depart
ment and the hostility of the first con
tingent Of soldiers sent 10 the rio
one,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
ROOSEVELT TAKES A
FLING AT GOMPERS
AND ILLINOIS RIOTS
ES-PRESlDENT AND LABOR CHIEF
CLASH AT PERCEPTION" FOR
RUSSIAN COMMISSION IN NEW
ork CITY.

New York, July To prevent new
outDurs.s as The result of the personal
snt Opnter between CO. Roosevelt
and Samuel Gompers that married
the reception to the Russian commits
sion last night, word was sent out to-
day that speakers at further affairs
In honor of the visitors must use the
greatest care I'm choosing their re.
marks.
Both the Roosevelt and G0mpers
camps were reported bringing up
heavy artillery, ready to hurl fresh
shots in the controversy over the East
st. Louis, Ills. race riots. TO date,
the American Federation of Labor
held has had the last fling. He was
out with statement early today de.
claring the Colonel purposely sought
the limelight in last nights quarrel
and "imagines himself the custodian
OF the morals OF the world
The trouble started when Co. Theo.
dOre Roosevelt, in preliminary re-
marks at a meeting in Carnegie Hall
In honor of the visitors, denounced the
men who led the mobs in East st.
Louis as "murderers.
Before we speak of Justice, for 9th.
ers. 1t behOOves us to do justice with
In our own household he added.
Gompers, who followed Col. Roose.
welt charged that negroes had been
lured to East st. Louis to undermine
white laborers. When he sat down
the Colonel asked permission for an
other word. Advancing with vehc-
ment gestures and shaking his fist un,
der G0mpers nose, Roosevelt shouted
i don't care a snap of my finger
Tor any telegram from the head of the
strongest labor union in Illinois" re.
ferring to telegram .Gompers said
he received from labor chief, fixing
responsibility for the riots This took
place In state where the whites out
number the negroes twenty to one. If
In that state the whites can't protect
their rights withou resoring to muir
der. then the people of the state
which sent Abraham Lincoln to the
presidency must bow their heads
Kisses, boos. catcalls and applause
were mingled. Many in the audience
arose, expecting to see a fist fight be.
tween Roosevelt and Gompers. Mayor
Mitchell finally quieted the audience
and the speaking continued.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
NAB THREE LEADING
GERMANS IN HUNT
FOR SPIES IN u. S. A.

New York, July THE rounding
up of spy suspects was we'll under
way in the New York district today
'oliowing the internment on Ellis Is.
land of three prominent Germant fof
he period of the war.
A fourth man, whose name federal
agents would not reveal, was brought
to the federal building last night from
Newark, and was still being ques-
toned early today. 1t was admitted
that he might prove to be very i'm
portant parsonage"
OF the trio taken into custody yes.
terday, Carl 'Heynen probably was of
the most use to the Germans with
high financial connections Federal
agents said today. II was reported
that Heyncn, who was an assistant
commercial attache Of the German
ambassy, looked after the Kaisers
personal business interests in the
United States He had important con
nections in Mexico and until recently
was regarded as the most influential
German south of the Rio Grande
Federal agents have been watching
Heynen for some time. He was taken
into custody on orders from Washing
ton.
Federal agents would not discuss
the arrest of p. A Borgmeister, for
mer banker, and Prof. jonathan Han
neck. radio expert, who were also
interned yesterday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
DISCUSS OTHER
CLAUSES OF FOOD
BILL; BOOZE DEAD

Washington, July {. Confronted
with an annual loss Of S22, 100000 IN
revenues as a result Of the adoption
of the Cummins amendment yester
day, administration forces were deer
in confusion ever the prohibition is
sue when the fight was renewed in
the Senate today
Over night leaders were busy try
ing to round up votes TO knock out
the Cummins amendment today The
contested portion of the amendmcnt
was carried by vote of 4 to 49,
Whether the administration has mus
tered sufficient strength to justify a
new assault on the amendment viii
moi be determined until later in the
day.
The CumminS amendment in effect,
would prevent the Withdrawal from
bond and importation as well as the
manufacture Of Whiskcy.
Much of the fran. work Of the new
war revenue bin, reported Monday by
the finance committee, Is based upOn
the liquor revenue Likewise the rev
enue expected to be obtained from
whisEey now in bond forms an import
ant part OF The administration pro-
gram in financing the war This Pre-.
gram would be seriously upset il the
Cummins amendment goes into ef-
feet
The administration, if it fails to
eliminate the Cummins amendment in
the Senate has hopes that II Will be
knocked out in conference, The adop
ton CT the amendment, however, sci
the government revenue experts sour
rying about in esarch OF new sources
Of revenue today 10 fill the probable
deficit
The immediate question before the
senate today IS the Reed amendment,
which would slightly modify the Cum
mng's provision. II would authorize
the president to permit the withdraw
al of whisEey from bond ii the ma
tonal interest required With sen
ators limited to ten minute speeches
Indications are that the Reed amend
ment will reach an early vote
Following action on this amend
ment the chief question for the sen.
ate to decide will be whether to pass
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
THE OATS BEGIN
TO TALK AGAIN;
BEAR ODD MARKS

Believe in signs? Remember
the La Sale county oats that had
the letter "W'' on their leaves so
plain that no one could mistake
that wv" stood for war? Well,
the war came, didn't it? And an
other year has rolled around and
people are looking to La Sale
county to do little more proph
esying They say the oat leaves
must be getting large enough to
talk.
And they are. Some of the
farmers met and cmpared notes
at the various picnics on the
Fourth and one man who lives
near Ottawa has been interview
ing his oats-not feeling his
oats you understand. And he
claims that the leaves are talk
ing again, as they did last year,
only they tell more. Now then,
call up Daniel and have him tell
the meaning Of the handwriting
on the cat leaves
First, there is the figure ''3'
perfectly plain. Then comes the
letter "P." Then there is cross,
~ as evident as anything you
ever saw.
The gentleman who observed
the symbols invited his hearers
to come to his farm and he would
show them. But there may be
more in the county, and the Free
Trader'JOurnal would be glad to
hear from any more farmers who
find any marked oat leaves.
Also, what do the signs means?
The original observer says the
"3' means three years of war.
The up" means peace The cross
means the establishment of the
principals of Christianity all over
the world. However, examine your
lat fields and figure It out you
selves.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
Society Notes:


A birthday party wa held Tuesday
afternoon al the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Smith, in honor of their daugh-
ter Roberta. During the afternoon
games We're played and the little tots
had most delightful time Retire. III
ments We're served
Miss Heel Hess entertained al an
informal dancing party last evening
at her home en- Jackson street, com
plimentary to Miss Ida Mondeith. of
Kansas City, Mo-, who is the guest at
the Hess home. Seven couples Were
present at the event During the
evening bridge was played and dane
ing followed. Dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess. Miss Hess
will entertain AT bridge party Mon
day afternoon at her home. compli-
mentary to Miss Mondeith. Miss
Bessie Shalpon, of La Sale, will be
among the out of town guests.
4 y ,
The lawn iete given at the Joseph
Roth farm last evening by the Rosary
and Altar Sciety and Holy Name So.
ciety of St patrick's church, was a
most enjoyable event Autos con
veyed Ottawa people to the beautiful
home of Mr. and Mrs. Roth. Cards
and dancing occupied the evening
while refreshments consisting of ice
cream and cake were served. About
two hundred people were in attend
/ anCc.
The board Of lady managers of Ry
burn Memorial hospital held their an
nual election at the hospital during
the last week in June The followins
officers were elected for the ensuing
| year.
President Mrs. Mary Z. Graham.
Vice president Mrs. Carrie John
! son.
Secretaryttreasurer = Mrs. Ottilia
| Scherer.
4, g, -
The members of ST. Francis parish
| will entertain Wednesday evening al
| a lawn fete on the grounds near st
| Francis church Ice cream and cake
| will be served and dancing will be en-
joyed.
= . q
The Congregational Auxiliary vii
| entertain their husbands at a supper
at Mckinley park Tuesday. July 10, al
G o'clock.
= = =
The regular school and reception O
Willis academy will be held this
evening.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
BLOOMINGTON STRIKE
ENDS ABRUPTLY WHEN
MEN RETURN TO JOBS

Bloomington, H.. July THE six
ty striking street car men whose alb
sence from their runs" caused night
ing out of troops went back to work
today
What started out to be a mob turn
ed into crowd on the public square
last night, when the 800 troopers here
broke into cheers for Bloomington,
The crowd cheered the soldiers, then
both sang America"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
BROTHER OF UTICA
MAN PASSES AWAY

f. Lamey, a brother of Jas. Lamey,
n resident of Utica, died recently in
St. Louis. The body was shipped to
Utica, arriving yesterday, The funeral
was held from the Lamey home this
morning at 9 o'clock, the remains be.
ing taken to st Mary's church, where
a requiem mass was celebrated, and
thence to St. Mary's cemetery for
interment.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07

Mr. and Mrs QUO Lauer ST., o
Peru, observed The Jlth anniversary
of their wedding yesterday Thel
We're married in that city July Il 1862
and in number Of years welded prob
ably are the Oldest couple in the Twin
Cities Mr. Lauer is r. and Mrs
lauer n. Despite their advanced age.
both enjoy good health
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
DEAD. 2 INJURED
IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Confined from Page ~

not serious. Mrs. Carr was injured
about the neck and left shoulder The
party We're all given the medical at.
tention Of Or. f. r. Palmer.
Miss Harriet McAuley and Joseph
McAuley brother and sister Of Mrs
Carr, were not injured
The party were anticipating a de
lightlul visit over the week end
with Mr. and Mrs Robert Green. Of
this city. They hoped to attend the
lawn social last evening and Mr.. and
Mrs. Green We're to entertain for the
parry today. They had also planned
on visiting at Starved Rock.
Prominent Chicago People.
The Longs reside at il2 East 4Sth
Place, Mr.. and Mrs. Carr make
their home at 350S South western
Avenue Mr. Long was engaged as
stock broker in the St0ckyard Dis
trict, of Chicago, and is a wealthy Chi
cag0an
Remains to Chicago.
The remains of Mr. Long were TAX
en- TO Chicago today, Funeral serv
ices will be held Sunday
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
Presents Ferns.

The secretary's office in the Cham.
Der of Commerce has the air OF
modern greenhouse. Mr. DAYS., of the
Davis-Steiner cucumber plant of this
city, sent tudhe secretaryb oilIce half
dozen of hts choicest ferns from his
hothouses AZ Morrison, lllr loq
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07

Washington, July THE Weather
Bureau today issued the following
forecast for next week:
Region of Great Lagos Occasional
showers are probable. First half of
week will be moderately warm follow
ed by cooer latter half
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
GERMANS RUSH
TROOPS TO STOP
RUSSIANS IN EAST

Petrograd. July HERMAN and
Austro-Hungarian re-inforcements are
being rushed to the eastern firing line
to meet the renewed attacks of the
Russians
In Galicia the Austro-Germans hold
on HaliZc and Brzezany is threatened
and the violent activity of the Rus.
Sian artillery in that sector indicates
a powerful effort to take them in
storming attacks.
In Volhynia and farther north, in
the Smorgenje district. heavy bonn
bardments have been followed by
raids and local attacks. delivered to
test the strength of the hostile posi-
tions.
II Is admitted that General Brush.
offs army has task of tremendous
difficulty in front of 1t for the Ger
mans have had nearly year to
strengthen the defenses of most of
their positions attacking Galcia and
Volhynia
Haig's Men Advance.
London, July british forces in
Belgium pressed closer to Warneton
during the night, advancing their lines
east of Wytschaete.
News of this fresh success for the
West Flanders army was contained in
an official statement issued by the
war office at noon. The gain was
scored east of the Mersines ridge sec
tor where Field Marshal Hang struck
his first blow in the new English Of
fensive in Belgium
Warneton Is a Belgian town of STRAIT.
egic importance about nine miles
south Of Ypres. A number of roads
converge there.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07

U.boat Sinks French Sub.

Paris. July REPORTS of the loss
of the French submarine Ariane were
officially confirmed today. II was tor.
pedoed ey German u.boat in the
Mediterranean.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
Secures Concessions.

Timothy Creedon, proved the sue
cessful bidder for all of the conces-
sions of the ottawa Trotting Associa-
ton. Mr. Creedon will operate all
concessions at the race meeting this
summer,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
TO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
Lawn Social.

The ladies Of st. Francis church
will give lawn social on the lawn OF
st. Francis church, Wednesday even
ing, July H. Ice cream and cake
Everybody invited.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market report furnished to
the Free Trader-Journal by W. f.
Etnyre, member Chicago Board Of
Trade, Moloney Building. Phone 1041.
Correspondent Lamson Bros & Co.,
Chicago.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
CIRCUIT RACES

Ottawa new Trotting Association
will give the race meeting this year.
New barn and new deal all around.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07
Chicago. H., July T, 1917.
Ottawa Markets.

Corn-No. white, Sl.6S; No 3 yell
low, $t.6S; No. 3 mixed, Sl.6S.
Oats--No 3 white, 66c.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-07-07

When Baby was sick. We gave her
Castoria.
When she was a Child she cried for
Crstoria. III
When she became Miss, she chung to
CastOria.
When she had Children she gave them
Castoria.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1917-02-08
Yellowstone Trail
Association to Meet

Friday and Satui day, February,
16-17. the South Dakota officers
and members of the Yellowstone
Trail Association will meet in
Aberdeen to further the work OF
making the trail through this state
better. There are many problems
to take up at this meeting and
every booster from Mobridge
should be present.
There ale two or three applica.
tiOns in to change the route. This
matter will receive careful atten-
ton The new Federal appropri-
alton moneys are just becoming
available. The counties on the
trail need cohesive action to get
the best results.
Wear your Trail Buttons at this
meeting.
A program has been completed
that will enable every man present
to get better idea of the impOr.
tance and the developement Of the
trail during the year just closed.
Many prominent men from the
state will take part in the discus.
siOns.
During the next two months q
meeting will be had in every state
that the Yellowstone Trail passes
through.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1917-02-08
Story of The Miracle Wreck

C.. w. Whitehead of Isabel,
tells of his experience while en-
route from Aberdeen to Mobridge
on No. - the night it went into
the ditch lear Roscoe.
Il was in the day coach on my
way to Mobridge to change cars
for my home in Isabel. About
1O:3O o'clock a sudden tipping of
the cars, happening so quick that
l hardly realized what the trouble
was until after the shock was over,
and | vas out of the car and out
on the tracks. The sight that
confronted me amazed me, not a
car on the tracks. Some OF the
coaches were from Is to 100 feet
from the tracks.
There was no confusion and
nobody seemed to be hurt. Train
men instructed the passengers to
seek the comfort Of the observa-
tiOn car in the rear OF the wreck
Here everybody was made com
Portable and with the exception Of
the trip from the cals that could
not be heated no one suffered from
the cold.
Il was among a party of men
who walked to Roscoe to seek
hotel accommodations. Many were
disappointed and had to sit up
in chairs during the night. The
next day accommodations were
furnished for the majority Of the
of the travellers.
Many passengers Of the wrecked
train were interviewed but told
about the same story AS Mr..
Whitehead. Among the passen.
gers it is called the Miracle
Wreck" because no one was
seriously injured, or suffered to
any great extent. They all agree
that the steel coaches saved many
lives.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1917-02-08
Interesting Announcement

BY due process of law, Fair,
view" Addition has been purgrd
"Fairview," the fairest gem 0i
all Mobridge additions, with title
to it's Lots, that are now absolutely
without blemish.
We desire to give notice thai
the undersigned Corporation is
now IL position to honor all con.
tracts, hitherto made with any
ostensible agent, pretending pur-
chaser or alleged owner, for Lots
purchased in this addition.
Now if. within three months
from this date. such holders Of
contracts heretofore made foi
purchase of Lots in Fairview
Addition, who in good faith have
made payments thereon and desir'
Gus of completing their contracts,
will call at our Office in the
Morrison Block MobridRe, OF
apply to the Manager Ralph E.
Smith. who will give receipts fos
further payments, and when final
payment is made, including inter.
est and taxes, q Warranty Deed
conveying absolute title with q
clean Abstract will be delivered.
No one can ask more.
We take this opportunity to
MAKE announcement also, that for
a short season only. Lots located
West of Oakland Avenue" in
Fairview Addition. will be offered
through Manager Smith. priced
on basis of original appraisal,
which affords intending purchasers
excellent opportunity to acquire
choice Lots at a nominal price.
on liberal terms.
The Grand Crossing Land &
Improvement Co. s. =. OLSON,
President.
RALPH +. SMITH, Manager,
Mobridge, $. d.
Feb. i, 1917. 49,.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1917-02-08
Engines Turned Over

With many trains snow bound
during one of the worst stol me
witnessed in years. a snow plOw
with two engines attached was
sent out from the local yards to
clear the way for traffic, but met
defeat near old Everts junction
when both engines left the track.
The work had progressed favor
ably until the front engine was
lifted off the tracks by ice. The
weight OF the second engine forced
the first one into the air and both
turned over. Fireman Skinner OF
Aberdeen suffered q dislocated
Tankis ahi bruises 6n tie htAr.
The Mobridge news. [volume] (Mobridge, Walworth Co., S.D.) 190?-1917, 1917-02-08
Fraud Suspected in Filings

Washington, Feb. 1.-StreDR
intimations have reached the In.
terror Department that attempts
will be made by fraudulent means
to secure large tracts of land in
Montana and other states that will
be subject to entry under the GAO
acre homestead act. This act was
signed by President Wilson De-
cember 20, and since the numer-
Gus letters have been received at
the interior department and the
general land Office, warning Secre.
tary Franklin K. Lane and Com
missioner Clay Tallman that frauds
will be attempted. 1t is alleged
that If these attempts succeed
millions of acres Of the public
lands will be kept from the people
and will eventually fall into the
hands Of big owners.
Both the secretary aud the com.
missioner say that there has been
nothing explicit in their commun-
ications, but they have come in
sufficient number and are regarded
as of sufficient Importance because
! of their number, to indicate that
the success Of the law is threathen'
ed. Therefore they are prepared
to scrutinize every entry made
under the law, to see that each is
made in good faith. and that the
land will not eventually fall into
the hands Of the cattlemen who
have had free use of the ranges
for many years.
The plan OF those who. are pre-
pairing to secure large tracts oi
land. it is said, is to plant" ar
entryman on each section that vii
become subject to entry under th'
terms Of the act They will com
ply with the terms Of the law il
the matter of residence and i'm
provements, and upon the issu'
Of a patent, will transfer the it'll
TO, the big fellows, giving tn
lattsr the big ranges they are seek
ing.
Reports to the commissions
FROM az the 'sefahii. ard land states
show that 27.QOQ entries have beer
tled under the GAO acre law. Th'
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