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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

The mileage of American railroads
aggregates 10000 and forms 40 per
cent Of the railways of the entire
world. Russia comes next. with 90
900 miles. The other countries and
their respective mileages, in order, are
Germany, 10000; India, $4,000; France
% 800; Canada, 10000; Austria-.Iun-
gary, 10000 Great Britain, $4,000; Ar
2cntina, 21O00; Australia, 10000 Mex
leo, 10000; Brazil, 5000; Italy, 1000;
British South Africa, 1l00o; Spain,
10000; Sweden. 5000; Japan Gnclud-
ing Korea, 1909; China, COCO, Bel
gium, COCO; Chile, 4000.
OF the worlds railways outside the
United States slightly more than one
half are government owned or con
trolled, OF the telegraphs outside this
country approximately tWo-thirds are
government owned aud operated.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10
Washing Won't Rid
Head Of Dandruff

The only sure way to get rid of dand-
ruff is to dissolve it, then you destroy it
entirely. To do this, get about four
ounces of ordinary liquid arvon; apply
it at night when retiring use enough to
moisten the scalp and rub it in gently
with the finger tips.
DO this tonight and by morning, most
If not all, of your dandruff will be gone,
and three or four more applications will
completely dissolve and entirely destroy
every single sign and trace of it, no
matter how much dandruff you may
have.
You will find, too, that all itching and
digging of the scalp will stop at once.
and your hair will be fluffy, lustrous,
glossy, silky and soft, and look and feel
a hundred times better.
You Can get liquid aryon at any drug
store. 1t is inexpensive and never fails
10 do the work.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

In many cases the yield of potatoes
per acre has been doubled by irriga-
ton. In all cases the yield has been
very materially greater as result Of
irrigation, even in SO called humid dis
tricts. America leads the world In agll-
culture, and IN irrigation by pumping
its leadership Is unQuestioned even by
those who insist that America Is be-
hind Europe in intensive farming
By the sophistical methods Of compar
ing our average yield Of grain per acre
with that in Europe it has been fire.
quently attempted to prove that Amer
lea has much to learn in agriculture
from Europe. But the fact is that not
the yield per acre but the cost per
bushcl should be the final criterion Of
efficiency in grain production. Judged
by that criterion America has led cy-
cry nation ON earth ever since Motor.
mick developed his first harvester be-
Engineering and Contracting.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10
CUBA Offers AID
Well Trained Troops at Service
OF United States.
PORTS OPEN TO OUR SHIPS.

Will Act II Necessary as Hallway Sta
ton 10 Aid Northern Requisite In
Transportation Of Troops and MUM.
tiors 20 Panama Canal or Other
Points on Gulf.
New Orleans.-ln addition To declar
ing war ON Germany Immediately fol
lowing the lead of the United States
government. Cuba will place $1,000
well trained troops-infautry, cavalry
and artillery-at the service Of the
northern republic for the duration of
the war. President Mario G.. Menocal
has issued an order to this effect. aud
Colonel Aurelio IieyiaS. Cuban minis
ter OF war Is apportiouins these troops
and selecting the officers who will ac-
company them.
First news Of this placing Of n whole
army division Of Cuban troops at the
orders of the United States was
brought to New Orleans by Eduardo
II. Mende2, Cuban sugar expert, who
has just returned from Havana.
Cuba entered the great war largely
In an effort to show its sincere friend.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

ship for the United States" said Mr.
Mendez at his home. "'fhe island Is
the key to the gulf Of Mexico and to
the Caribbean sea, aud by dccorin.
war on Germany cuba closes all her
ports to Germany More than this, all
the ports Of Cuba now are open to the
United States as war ally for indch.
mite periods and for unlimited supplies
of all kinds whereas had Cuba not cu.
tered the war American WarShipS
would have been subjected to al! re-
strictious of international law as o.
time OF stay and amount Of fuel oh
tainable there.
'ln other words, Cuba desires 10 be
the outpost Of the United States in the
gulf and to act also il necessary as Il
halfway station TO aid the northern re.
public in its transportation OF troops
and munitions of war to the Panama
canal or to other points on the gulf or
on the Caribbean sea. President Men
ocal has announced officially in lid.
vana that the entire cuban army OF
$4,000 men will be placed at the orders
of the United States government and
viii be supplied with officers who
speak English as we'll as Spanish, for
service throughout the war. This goo
ia, constituting an entire army dNi-
sion. will he kept to full enlistment by
constant recruiting throughout the war,
and 2J,010 more volunteers will lee re-
cruited to take the place in the army Of
those sent to the front or distributed
wherever the United States WISHES to
use than.
Announcement also has been made
that American warships win aid the
Cuban navy in pQtloling tie waters
around the island and such parts Of the
gulf as may be deemed necessary. The
i'll timed and badly advised revolution
Is at an end General Gomez is Il pris.
oncr in Havana. and other revolution
lists are being eXtradited from Haiti SO
the full forces Of the Cuban govern
ment can be turned to the prosecution
OF the war against Germany"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10
HOUSTON APPEALS TO
NATION FOR BIG CROPS
Intensive Cultivation Greatest Aid
Farmers Can Render Country.

Washington. Secretary Houston
again appealed to the country to make
every effort to raise adequate food
crops this year not only for the United
States needs, but to meet the require
ments of the entente.
''rhc importance to the nation Of n
generous food supply for the coming
year cannot be accomplished In view
Of the economic problems which may
arise as Il result of the entrance Of the
United States into the war;" said the
secretary Every effort should be
made to produce more crops than are
needed for our own requirements.
MANY millions Of people across the
seas rs well as our own people must
rely in large part upon the products OF
our fields and ranges. This situation
will continue to exist even though hos.
tillties should end unexpectedly soon
since European production cannot be re-
stored Immediately to its normal basis.
ut Is obvious that the greatest and
most important service that is required
Of our agriculture under existing con-
dltions Is an enlarged production Of the
staple food crops. Because Of the short
age Of such crops practically through
out the world there is 10 risk in the
near future Of excessive production,
such as sometimes has resulted in unre
munerative prices to producers This
is particularly true of the cereals and
of peas, beans, coWpeas, soy beans and
buckWheat."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10
Compass CT the Submarines.

\ submarine uses the common mag
netic compass to some extent. 1t is
not very reliable, because 1t cannot be
placed where it will be unintluenced
By the metal IN the hull and machinery
Submarines rely chiefly on the gyro
scope compass This instrument, in
vented only a few years ago, points
true north. It Is uninhuenced by mag
uetic conditions. The presence Of iron
OK steel does not disturb it. It's prin-
ciple is: A wheel suspended so that it
is free TO turn in anY direction tends
10 spin in the same direction in which
the earth turns Its axis therefore
viii take a north and south direction
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

North Adams St., Peoria, III.
DR.. Picrce's Favorite Prescription is
n true friend to women in times of trial
and at times Of pain when the organs are
not performing their functions. For
headache, backachc, hot flashes, catarrhal
condition, bearing down sensation, mental
depression, dizziness, fainting spells, lass-
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 a temperance remedy that is cx-
tracted from roots with pure glycerne and
ITS ingredients are published on wrapper.
Write DR.. Pierce, lnvalids Hotel.
Buffalo, for free book on woman's dis
eases. Also for confidential medical advice.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10
ADMIRAL AUBE AND
SOME or HER MEN

| The French armored cruiser Admiral
Aube, which conveyed to Chesapeake bay
| the converted cruiser on which the French
| commission came to the United States ar
| rived at New York and docked at pier Q,
North river. Her complement consists Of
is officers and go men. She is a four fun
neled warship. G. Petit commands the
vessel. During the stay of the cruiser her
officers and men will be entertained by
| French societies.
On the forward turret OF the cruiser Is
a brass plate bearing the inscription,
Dec. %. 19l5-Soloum." 1t commentaries
the day the cruiser destroyed the Turkish
Notifications at Solloum and was not hit
once by q Turkish shell.
The Admiral Aube, seen here as she look
ed at the pier and photographed with
some Of her men, is one of the older ships
of the French navy She was laid down in
1900 and launched in 1902. She has three
sister shps-Conde, Marseillaise and
| Gloire Another vessel Of the class, the
| Sully, was lost in 1905. An interesting
/ point about these vessels, especially at
this time. is that they are protected by
! krupp arnor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10
BRITON ACTS AS GUARD.
Goes Patrol Duty In Boston After Mi
itaman Collapses.

Boston:-A sailor Of the British navy
maintained a part Of the water front
patrol here, bearing the rifle Of M
tional guardSman who had collapsed
"a his post.
The buojacket, a member Of the gun
crew OF steamship which was tied M
ia port. found the guardsman on the
wharf where lie had tainted. Taking
him into a nearby shanty, the sailor
telephoued for a doctor, then sloui,
dercd the guardsmau's rifle and for
nearly an hour kept the post In a driz-
ne of rain until q corporal who encoun,
tered him arranged for relief.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10
Old Folks Soued
From Suffering

Mrs Mary a. Dean, Taunton, Mass
in her S7th year, says: Il thought |
was beyond the reach of medicine but
Foley Kidney Pills have proven most
beneficial in my case"
Mr.. Sam \. Hoover, High Point,
n. c., writes: my kidney trouble was
worse at night ard | had to get up
from FIVE to seven times. Now | do
not have to get up Mt night, and con-
slider myself in a truly normal con-
dition, which / attribute to Foley Kid
ney Pi!ls, as l have taken nothing
else"
Mrs. NJ. \. bridges, Robinson, Mass.
says: Il suffered from kidney all
acnts for two years l commenced
taking Foley Kidney Pills ten months
ago, and though | am 81 years Of age,
! feel like "A 1G-year-old girl"
Foley aKidney Pills are tonic,
strengthening and up-building, and
restore normal action to the kidneys
and to q disordered and painful blad-
der. They act quickly and contain
no dangerous CT harmful drugs.
For sale by w d. Duncan.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10
SOLDIERS ABOARD VATERLAHD
German Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry
Found on Eio Steamship.


Hoboken, n. J.-Twenty-livc German
soldiers in full Uniform were found
on the big liner Natcrlun1 in llo-
boken. They were discovered by Il Gus,
toms guard IN cabin Of the liner.
Some Of them were infantiymen, 9TH
ers artillerymen and few cavalry
men.
But--thcy were made Of tin
The box of them, which had appar-
entity been left behind by Il youthful
passenger on the liners last trip here
and put aside by steward to delight
some future small passenger, was taken
to the pier with other articles, and Col
lector Malone was notified.
The collector decided to present them
TO Commodore Hans Ruser, Jr. son of
the NaterlanG captain, who is living
with his mother in Hobokcn. Young
Commodore Hans was delighted with
the gift. When he opened the box he
asked il ii was Christmas.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

illusions to the athletic games of
hc Greeks are abundant in St Paul
EpisIes. Tls@ contests were divided
into two classes, the pancratlum, con-
siStiug Of boxing and wrestling, and
the pentathlon, consisting of lc0piug,
running, throwing the discus, hurting
the spear and wrestling
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

"DOrsay, the Complete Dandy" as
Ticgnmouth Shore calls him in his bl-
ogrlphy was fully aware of the value
o. his patronage to the tailors. When
clothes arrived for him. in the most
mysterious manner banknotes had
found their way into the pockets.
once when this accident had not hap
rencd D'Orsay bade his valet return
the garments with the message that
"thp lining of the pockets had been
fOrpOtten
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10
FOR ILLINOIS WOMEN
Who Are Tired Out, Nervous, Sleep
less, or Racked With Pain.

Murphysboro, Ill.--"When l began
taking DR. Pierce'5 medicines | was just
a 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 | was much
stronger and better able to work. The
medicine was fine; easy to take and fully
satisfactory. "-MRs. VIM. BLACKBURN,
435 North l4th ST., Murphysboro, Ill.
Peoria, Ill.--"I heard of 'Favoritc Pre-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

When Baby was sick, we gave her
Castoria.
When she was a Child, she cried for
Castora.
when she became Miss, she chung to
Castoria.
When she had Children she gave them
Castoria.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10
Moss Roses.

The original IN Jss rose was a sport
or child of the Provence, 1t seems to
me there is nothing Ioyelier in the
whole flower kingdom than a spray Of
moss rose buds, yet how seldom do
we see them nowadays 1t is difficult
10 improve upon the old pink moss Tor
beauty. but just rs fine are the other
pink sorts, Saiet crested MOSS. HenoNia
and C0mtesse dc Muruais And the
white sorts. with shapely buds glcam-
ing from their bright green garment
seem loyeieSt Of ALL These are white
bath, Blanche Morcau and perpetual
moss, which blooms in beWitchiu4 clus-
tiers and is we'll messed. There are
also crimson sorts, but these are not
50 lovely. The best of these is Grim
son globe.
Moss roses have one drawback, thcir
liability to milleW, but with generous
treatment and a very little trouble
they may be protected from this Attic.
ton. They should be planted abSo-
iutely free from shade and never
against q wall, that all the winds OF
heaven may sweep around them, and
let their roots be set in deep, well
drained, rich soil.-From My Garden. -
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

~ / have Il fault said Mr.. Hen.
peck, "it is that
"If You have "A fault" Mrs, Hen.
peck broke in "IIa, ia, Excuse me
for laughing. If have fault it is
that sometimes permit my sense Of
humor to get the better of me-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

scrlptlon' through q
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. l am very
glad to speak a
good word for 'F'a-
vorite Prescrip-
ton - Mrs. r.
ID. JONES, 5000
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

"A scaman'S strike is the most seri.
Gus Of all kinds
How do you make that out"
Because vessels can't start on their
cruise unless the crews first start on
their vessels. - Baltimore American.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10
Great Expectations

"Loye is blind. all right"
"What prompts that reflection"
"Thc hopefulness with which parents
enter their offspring at baby shows. --
Louisville Couriprjournal.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

Nothing more completely battles one
who is fun Of trick and duplicity than
straightforward and simple integrity
III another.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

improve your work and 1t will I'm
prove YOU
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-05-10

The ribbon fish derives its name
from its shape 1t is many feet in
length, but only an inch or two thick.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-01-19
Ambassadors Children Hosts to
Royalty.
Royalty.

Stockholm-The children of Ira
Nelson Morris, the American Minis
ter, assisted by children of promi-
nent officials, gave pageant at the
minister's home on December "a.
Crown Princess Margaret and her
four children, Princess Ingeboorg,
King Gustave's sister-inlaw, and
her children and other members of
the royal family, with the wives of
various cabinet members and diplo-
mats, attended the pageant.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-01-19
JOHN MASON-"COMMO CLAY"

Beginning with Sunday evenings per-
Torrance John Mason will fill a weeks
engagement at the Metropolitan Opera
House in Common Clay" the drama by
Cloves Kinkead that won the play prize
at Harvard College. Mr.. Mason appeared
in Common Clay" one year at the Re-
public Theatre, New York, and he comes
to this city almost direct from season
of four months in Chicago. AS Judge
Filson in the Kinkead play, the popular
star is credited with character fully as
delightful as his Brookfield in "The
Witching Hour or his great part of Dr.
Selig in GAS a Man Thinks" the two
Augustus Thomas dramas he starred in
for years. common Clay" is described
as bold sex-problem play with many
stirring climaxes. The story unfolds in
three acts and an epilogue, and the stars
great scene is said to be in a court
room trial where Mr.. Mason as Judge
Filson, prosecuting attorney in the play,
is confronted by one Ellen Neal, the
feminine plaintiff, who charges that she
is the Judges own daughter. A. H.
Woods, who produced Common Clay" in
New York, promises all the details of
the original metropolitan production, and
declares John Mason has as associate
players the very best supporting COM
pany ever assembled for this stellar
actor.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-01-19
January 10, 1917

details were attended to. 1t was an
nounced that the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the home are arranging for the annual
Purim Dance, which will take place on
March 9Th.
A meeting of the Lady Zionists was
held last "wednesday evening, at the Min
nehaha Hall. The members, enthused
by the spirit of the Zionist convention,
have arranged for a series of informal
afternoons, the first of which was held
last Thursday afternoon, at the home
of Miss Rose Peilen, Iglehart Avenue,
for the purpose of sewing garments and
other needed articles to be sent to Pal
estine on the Medical Ship. Materials
for the articles have been donated by
number of the department. stores and
wholesale houses.
At meeting held last Monday even
ing for the members and their wives, at
the Arcanum Hall, the Modern Wood
men installed it's officers for the coming
year. The officers installed are: Joseph
Golden, consul; Harry Brown, advisor;
M Efron, banker; Joseph Rosenberg,
clerk; M. Ravitz, asst. clerk; M. Bron-
stein, escort; H. Flushman, guard; and
M. Feldstein, trustee. Following the
installation program there was dancing,
during which refreshments were served.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-08
We Purchased 5000
Hart Schaffner
e Marx Suits
For the Greatest Clothing Campaign
in the History of Our Store

We made real Clothing Scoop and IN connection
with allies Hart Schaffner & Marx and other famous
manufacturers purchased than 5000 for
and young and secured them very close prices
IN view Of the critical clothing situation.
These suits offer guaranteed
saving of $3.50 every garment. Included are
all the newest styles models materials and shades styles
!.
II this showing are the new Belted Suits, Pnch-Backs
and all the other sagger models Also special styles for
those first long trousers,
We call special attention to the hundreds Of mems
and young men suits which place sale at and
SIS Other suits for those who to pay that
price.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-08

Join the ranks of loyal customers who leading
City their headquarters hgade clothing
sbe prices Here for your selection greatest aggregation
clothing values ever brought together.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-05

Last evening Miss Miriamn Morgan
entertained memoirs Of Delta Theta
Tau sorority at her home. North
Fourteenth street Two pledges,
Misses Carolyn Bradley and Vera
DALEY were present Refreshments
were served. In two weeks. Miss
Mary Parks entertains the sorority
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-05
WHAT WOMEN IN THEIR
"FORTIES" NEED

Many women approach the critical
changing period Of their lives that
comes between the ages Of forty and
fifty, unmindful OF it's tremendous i'm
portance to their future health and
happiness. Not understanding the
functional changes taking place in
their bodies. they work beyond their
strength, often break down, become
nervous wrecks, their bodies suffering
with fatigue and their weakened nerv-
es trembling at every step. Often IN
their weakened condition capillary
hemorrhage becomes excessive. this
added drain compelling them to take
to their beds from nervous exhaus-
ton.
What these women need is some.
thing that will instantly relieve the
pressure on the overworked nerve cen
tiers and give them the vitality to
stand up under the grueling strain.
Wonderfully effective results are Civ.
en- in such conditions by the simple
use of Mango Nerve Tablets. skillful
combination Of seven Of the best nerve
vitalizing elements known to modern
chemistry. These little tablets con-
tain no dangerous habit-forming drugs
and are entirely harmless in their ac-
tion. but they quickly build up and
strengthen the entire nervous system
by feeding directly to the tired de-
vitalized nerve cells, In artificial form,
the very necessary elements Of which
nature is depriving them.
Thousands Of women can testify that
Mango Nerve Tablets strengthen the
faded nerves. revive the tired brain
and put the energy and courage into
your body that enables you to stand
up under the unusual strain of the
changing period. Mango has to do
these things or it costs you nothing
as Thistlethwaite's drug store and
other leading druggists sell it on a
positive guarantee or relief or money
back-Adv.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-06-05
RICHMOND PEOPLE
f. DRESS we'll

Richmond is known to be a city Of
we'll dressed people. A large percent
age of the men have their clothes
made to order
Mems Spring Suits are in beautiful
Scotches, tweeds and cassimeres,
grays, Oxford blues and browns. all
this wealth of new weaves and color
ings are combined with the staple
blues and grays in serges and tweeds
and decidedly pretty are certain eff
fects in which distinctive pattern is
produced by two zones of the same
color blending into the design. Over
600 styles in these new woolens at
Emmons' Tailoring Company.s Fine
suit, SIS. SIS, $24 and up. Corner
Ninth and Main. Esi@ u