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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
PRO-GERMANS ARE
BLAMED FOR SPREAD
Of FOOD FALSEHOOD
PROPAGANDA WORKERS REPRE-.
SENTiNG aElVES AS INSPECT
oRs TELL HOUSEWIVES eDl.
BlES WILL BE TAXED.

Chicago. Nov. S,-The food admin
istration and secret service agents
have uncovered n of the most mai
icious and widespread propagandas
started by German agents since the
United States entered the war.
Ii relates to food supplies-prodnct3
which have been canned by the house
wife. Kaiser agents turnout the cOun-
try, wearing bogus government stars,
are visiting homes in all sections OF
the country and are taking inventories
of pantry supplies and informing the
housewives that the government pro
poses tO assess a tax of from 2 Ia 10
cents per jar on their canned goods.
So widespread has his falsehood
been circulated by kaiser agents and
swindlers that the food administra-
tion's work has been considerably
hampered and a public statement
was made yesterday denying such in.
tentions on the governments part.
Government officials regard the
propaganda as being peculiarly subtle.
Thru seditious talks given by the Ger
man agents the housewife is made
panicstricken and naturally antagon.
istic to the food conservation work
as well as to the prosecution OF the
war itself. and the result is general
disafIection turnout the household. :
1T Is one Of the most malicious lies
started since the war opened r. l..
Evans of the food administration said
yesterday. The government has no
intention to in any way disturb pan.
try supplies. no matter how large they
may be. There Is only n way of
dealing with these persons who are
spreading this falseh0od, and that Is
either to hold them and call the police
or get a good description so that gov
eminent agents may BIO aided in ar
resting them"
The ~propagandists have been partic'
ularly active In Chicago. On last
Thursday and Friday the Hudson and
North avenue districts were being
worked. On Monday reports came
from the Wilson avenue district Of
their presence. On Tuesday they were
in the Hyde Park and Forty-third
street districts. They also have been
active In the foreign districts where
they have found many gullible house
wives.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
EXPECT ASSAULT
ON u. S. TROOPERS
FAILS TO MATERlALlZE

With the American forces in France,
Nov. S--There were a lot of disap.
pointed American soldiers in the first
line trenches today.
Intense artillery activity on the part
OF the Germans for the past 36 hours
had led the Sammies to believe anoth.
er trench raid was to be attempted
and they were waiting for the Ger.
mans, determined to avenge their
comrades. The artillery fire let up,
but the expected raid did not mater.
ialize. The American artillery gave
the Germans back full measure for
the shells dropped on the Americans
side.
T"v tbs Free Trader Journal Want.Als
for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
OTTAWA MARKETS.
Live stock.

Sheep-Per cwt.. So to $40.
Hogs, per cwt., SIS.
Steeis-Stock. per cwt., IS to So:
fat, per ewt., $40, $12, $14.
Calves, per cwt., $l0.$l2.
Spring lambs, per cwt, $ll.
Rabbits, l2hc.
Produce and Poultry.
Lard, per h., 22c.
Butter, country, per h., 40c.
Cream butter fat. per h., 44c.
EGGS, strictly fresh, per doz., Acc
Hens, per b., 13c.
Springers. per h., 15c.
Old ROSTERS. per h.. Zoe.
Ducks. per h., lac.
Geese, per b., &c.
Turkeys, alive, per h.. 16c.lSc.
Hides and Wool.
No. ] hides, per h., Ice: No. 2, lac
No. l calf skin, per h., 24c.
No. I Horse hide, IS.
Illinois wool. per h.. 45c.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Warranty Deeds.

John Scholtes and wife to Standard
OH Co, 1t IL b 5 Streator, $4,000.
Harry Richardson and wife to Stand
ard Oil Co, 1t IA b ) S%treator, 81, 500.
Gertrude c. Bailey and husband
ct al TO Fred Scott. und y Its | 2 b Is,
Streator, $4,000.
Vim. Colwell and wife to Catherine
Barrett, 1t ) b 3 n, Ottawa add, OF.
tawa, $500.
VIM. II, Nag.e and wife to James j.
Maggie, el3ac WIZ sell 20 80 4, 81 925
Nellie Nj. Whiting to Frank NJ. Whit.
ing, 1t 3 b 6 sub o It ! 5 Park add
Streator, $3.50,
Quit Claim Deeds.
Walter Langlois and wife to Jos. l..
Zolper, Its } s b "A. Mendoza. $50.
Walter Langlois and wife to James
A. Brophy und 3 It 26 b 4 Factory
add. Streator. 81.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
NEWS NUGGETS.

Quincy. Fifteen old soldiers died at
the Soldiers and Sailors Home here
during the month of October. accord
ing to Il report just issued. II shows
The Oldest 80 and the youngest H..
Springield.-Hugh Weston has been
appointed an examiner for the state
public Utilities commission. He for.
merly was secretary TO Commissioner
Funk. James ID. Veach. of Blooming
ton has been appointed To the see
letaryshir,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
ILLINOIS BRIEFS.
BY GENE BYRNES

Springfeld.-Two companies were
designated as company { when the
Eleventh Illinois Infantry of Chicago
was organized. One of them has just
been disbanded by order of Adjutant
General Frank s. Dickson. Separate
discharges will be sent to each man.
Ii is expected some will become mem
bers of other companies in the regi-
ment.
Springfeld.-Trade discounts for
the month OF October in Illinois has
saved the state StSl, according to Fl.
l.. Williamson, state superintendent
of printing. II is the first time in the
history OF the department that dis
counts were taken by the state. 9th
or departments may take up the prac-
Springheld-The regular monthly
meeting of the Sangamon-M enard
County Dental Society was held here
today. A question box" session fea.
ture the meeting. Each member pres
ent was asked to present two or three
questions for discussion.
Springfield .-Lacon residents are up
IN arms as the result of a report that
the mother of a smallpox patient in
tends to attend a Red Cross meeting.
The state health authorities were APP
pr'sed OF the fact and ordered the To-
cal health authorities to prevent the
woman attending the meeting at all
costs. II necessary. the orders said.
place her under arrest" DR.. G. 5.
Nelson has beep sent TO investigate
the report of a spread Of the disease.
A number of the cases were also re.
ported from ViFden.
Notwithstanding that the
Illinois Traction System has failed
to provide a passenger or freight de-
pot at Broadwell, the village of
Broadwell have filed a petition with
the State Public Utilities Commission.
Carlinville.-Sam Allen, a coal min
nr of Mt, Olive. was instantly killed
by his wife, when she shot him with
a shot gun while he was attempting
to beat her.
Jerseyyille On account of a short
age OF male farm help in J~erseyville
county. women have taken the task of
harvesting the crops. They are ever
helping to haul cord wood and grain
20 the elevators.
Springfield.-Watch out now for
seed corn. This Is the advice of the
state department of agriculture. They
declare seed corn is going to be
scarce next year and declare the farm
er should prepare for the emergency
now.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
DEATHS FROM
SPINAL MENINGITIS
Al u. S. CANT0NMENT

Camp Funston, Kansas, Nov. st
vas announced today AT the base hos
pital that four deaths have resulted
from spinal meningitis among the
men at the national army cantonment
here, Thirty-nine cases have been
reported.
The four deaths occurred last night.
Every %precaution is being taken it was
stated, 10 sesregate men as soon as
they are discovered 10 have contract
ed the disease. and companies whose
cases have been round are quaran-
tined The situation is not considered
dangerous.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
Illinois Women, Prepare

Thousands of women in Illinois have
overcome their sufferings, and have been
cured of woman's ills by DR.. Pierce's
Fayorite Prescription. This temperance
medicine, though started nearly hall a
century ago, sells most widely to-day.
1t can now be had in tablet form as
well as liquid, and every woman who
suffers from backache, headache, nerv-
business, should take this Prescription"
of DR.. P~ierce's. IL is prepared from
natures roots and herbs and does not
contain q particle Of alcohol or any
narcotic. It's not a secret prescription
for its ingredients are printed on wrap
per. Send l0c. for trial package to
DIR. V. NJ. Pierce, Buffalo, n. Y.
EAST ST. LOUIS. ILI.-"I was sick with
chillS and nervousness and the medicines
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
KILLED IN OHIO
STREET CAR CRASH

Kent, Ohio, Nov. S.-Three men
were killed and fifteen persons injured
when two Northern Ohio traction ears
colllded head-on near here this morn
ing. The dead are George Bender.
motorman, Akron, William Wiler. con-
ductor, and G. Odell. a passenger.
The wreck occurred on a curve. a
knoll %obstructing the view of the mo.
torman, Fifteen or twenty injured
persons were sent to Akron hospitals.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
B0RR0WS MONEY TO
BUY LIBERTY BONDS

Albany, Ore, Nov, S.-4-Gs NJ. Cid.
dings, of this city, was, No anxious
to own some Liberty Bonds of the
second issue that he hss ,borroved
VI, 900 for a year at 0 mel cent In.
terest. As he will recsite only 1
per cent interest on the bonds Il will
cost him 2 per cent o y0r to own
the bonds. Giddinss has~plenty Of
real estate here. but had no cash with
which to purchase the bonds,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
JAPS TO COOPERATE
WITH UNITED STATES
IN GUARDING PACIFIC

Toxic, Nov. S--Japan's navy will
cooperate with the American navy In
the Pacific to the fullest extent, the
navy department announced today.
The exact details Of the cooperation
were withheld for military reasons.
The agreement reached between
Secretary Of State Lansing and Wis.
count lshii has been made public here
following It's announcement in Wash.
ington.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
Probate Court.
Difficult Language.

An intelligent Frenchmnn was study.
the English language. "When | dis.
covered that II | was tied ! was fast.
II spent too freely ! was fast, and
that not to eat was to fast, I was dis.
couraged. But when l came across
the sentence, the iirst one won 0ne
guinea prize was tempted to give W
trying to learn English."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08

used did not help
me. Then the
doctor doing me
no good }. ! tried
DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescrip-
ton. The first
few doses made me
feel better. | also
used the Pleasant
Pellets with this
remedy. Both to-
gether gave me
new life and
strength. and |
came ont OF the
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08

illness in God shape. The 'FayOrite
tfosc. ,rtio ; became a standby for ire
! rgpc since u,ed IL Wien In Il delicate
nd it has been Of great benefit.
1t rs a true Woman's Medicine. - MRS.
JOHN MOREL.AND, 1851 No. 18th Street.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08

IL. % sd Ing ne turned MS pockets
inside out to find the nickel he had
left Owe from Sunday.
POME.
| called up the coal man last August
Buy now, sir" that black rascal
said.
We can't guarantee no deliveries.
Unless You will order ahead"
CHORUS
Order ahead-order ahead.
Why should l order ahead? | said.
Coal can't go higher,
War times demand fire.
Reasonable coal is the peoples de.
sire.
e be the paper this bright August
morn,
That coal will be cheap just as sure
as you're born.
For the governments paying some.
body much coin,
To protect the peepul.
The clear thinking peepul,
The dear voting peepul,
From coal spectators
And other fat traitors.
So. I'm not going TO order ahead.
| said.
No; I'm not going to order ahead.
Chilly September has long passed
away.
And wintry October has fed.
got in my coal at ten dollars a
peck.
I'd like to jump hard on some coal.
mans fat neck. "a
II this is control give me freedom.
by heck.
No. | didn't order ahead.
Order ahead. order ahead,
Damdifido. | foolishly said,
A neighbor OF mine had his order
In long
Before August had ended, now list
to my song.
He called up last evening to beg
and implore,
He threatened. he stormedo and he
cussed and he swore.
He melted the hinges right of the
back door.
His language was hotter than mine.
The coal man muttered thro the
phone. ~
Nothing doing. leave me alone.
| can't get with a groan.
My neighbor bowed his head.
Many have called, but how many
are chosen?
A few get their coal. but many are
frozen.
| see be the paper the food specu-
lation.
Is now going to be in control OF the
nation.
| don't say a word, but joy lights up
my soul,
For ! know Wen be safe thru the
hard winters toll.
Cause look how they brot down the
hiph nrfan re uAnt
Who is that rude person singing
Likel, likel? I'm shamed OF va,
Shrap. That's another song entirely.
Didja hear this one? | was in an
'ce crea'. parlor on La Sale street
the other night when a stew drifted
IN. He sat down at the table and pa.
waited. Every body does. In
the course of time the fair waitress
appeared and barked at him. She
does. Like this -"Watcha
He gave his order and the
fair waitress patted her puffs in
place, powdered her nose. and finally
departed.
He waited. And kept on waiting
does.
When she returned he was in deep
thought. When he beheld her stand
ing before him, a glad smile lit up his
face and he exclaimed Little girl,
va haven't change a bit"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
COURT HOUSE NEWS.
Circuit Court.

New Cases.
Cora d. Briner ct al v Chester b.
Gatchell ct al Bill for partition.
People v. Streuthers. Information
dismissed.
Orders, Law:
Simon Day 4 Co. v. Whalen. Mo.
ton by defendant for leave to appear
and plead TO merits and also for an
order staying execution; hearing on
motion set for Nov. ~ at 10.
Chancery Orders:
F%rangenberg V. Frangenberg. De.
cree for partition.
Lukins Y, Shively, Order dischare
,ng receiver.
Probate Court.
Petition to revoke letters of admin.
stration, estate Martha Hass, hearing
yet Nov. IL at 10; estate John Coope-,
hearing set Nov. II at 10.
Petition probate OF will, estate r.
ID. Catlin. set Dec. 8 at 10.
Petition to sell real estate to pay
debts, estate Indiana Dorrance, con
tinued Nov. 3 at $3.50.
Guardianship, estate Ruth Belden
ct al to Il, d. Robinson, bond 81, zoo
approved.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-08
SHRAP-NEL

Shrap has been on a prolonged va
eation-vacating this column while
he took chase after Mammor and
his golden sheckles, but here he is
right back among US again'to cheer
us on our way-Editor.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
MOTOR CARS CARRY
MORE PERSONS THAN
RAILROAD TRAINS

American TRANSPORTATION now must
look to the motor car as its chief
factor. The car has caught up With
and passed the railroads in import,
ance as a factor in transportation in
this country. In a recent issue the
Wall Street Journal declares that
motor cars will carry many more pas.
sengcrs than the steam lines this
year
On a basis OF 100000 passenger
cars in use this year, and an average
mileage per car Of 5000, the motor
car mileage for 1917 will be 10000
100000, assuming an average lead Of
three passengers. The passenger
mileage by motor for 1917 will be
$4,000, 100000 Railroad traffic now
amounts to $4,000, 100000 passenger
miles yearly, which is less than the
passenger mileage of motor cars, if
We assumed an average load Of two,
Motor car competition affects
chiefly the railroads. in the thickly
settled eastern portions Of the coun.
try, this authority states, the big
cities and the recreation regions.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15

IT you're in the least doubt about
your tires, better get new ones if you
are going to drive on a vacation trip.
You don't want to carry the haunting
thought, that you have a casing or
two that may be let go any minute
when you are supposed to be out for
enjoyment. The tires you take off
may be carried as spares, and you'll
be assured of trouble-free trip.
AN interesting and profitable trip
that every motorist should take, but
very few think of, is trip uLder the
ear to see the condition of things
here,7 Inspect brake connections to
see IL there are any which do not get
attention when the car is oiled. See
If they are wearing out or weakening.
Sometimes one finds grease cups that
have been neglected for a long time.
Also inspect the universal joint to
see If it is loosening up or needs
grease.
owners of new cars to have the hood
' 1t often is disappointing to many
finish suddenly become dull while the
rest of the car retains it's bright
finish. Once the hood finish has be-
come dead" it is almost Impossible
to bring back its luster without re-
finishin,s it. The dizziness is brought
about by the action of the engine
heat, but. is made worse by washing
when the hood is hot. In order to
protect the hood finish it has been
found necessary by some makers to
line the hood with asbestos so that
the heat cannot work through. The
sheet asbestos used for this is COM
paratively inexpensive
In spite Of the present day stand
ardization, a number of different
sized bolts are used on the motor car
1t is often difficult to carry in the
tool box bolts of all the sizes that
may be required.
One motorist has found that it is
handy to thread different sized rods
the entire length. say ten or twelve
inches. When bolt is needed it can
be cut from the rod and a nut or two
be put ON the end, making very
satisfactory bolt These rods can be
bent to make U-shsped bolts or any
other required shape. Plenty of nuts
can be carried right on the rods and
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
GERMAN AUTO WORKS
PREPARE TO EXPAND
tBy Associated PreSsl

AMSTERDAM. - Automobile works
in Germany are preparing for expan'
sion on an enormous scale for the pro-
duction- of aircraft. One Of the fore
most factories has just voted to in
crease its capital from $6,000,000 to
$S,000,0C0. Special facilities have been
granted by the German government
for the flotatlon of the new shares.
A circular issued by the company
sa!S' We entered the war with large
reserves for extension PURPOSES, but
this has been used up by the large
demands Of the war. We can no
longer speak of expanding" our
works, but must use the term "mul.
tiplying them"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
Carbon One Of Worst Ailments
Of Engine Says Henry Hughes
Automobile Expert Says Carbon is Responsible for Many Evils
Which are Blamed Gasoline Carbureter, Cooling System
and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Gets Under Exhaust Valves
and Gums Up Piston Rings So Motor Loses Compression

moved. burning match dropped into
the cylinder and the stream Of OXy-
gen turned on. This spreads to all
parts Of the combustion space, burn
ing the carbon. AS long as sparks
are coming GU: the workman knows
that there is still some unconsumed
carbon. This process is quick and
quite efficient, dismantling of motor
being unnecessary.
$50 bear in mind the many troubles
traceable to carbon the next time you
find the motor is not pulling as it
should" he concluded.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15

A deposit of dust. on the reflector
or lens often cuts down the light to
a marked degree. The owner should
make a weekly habit of wiping the
dust from these parts. While doing
this it is good plan to inspect the
cable connection Vibration often
lossens it and the poor contact re.
suits in loss of light and waste Of
current.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
EMBARGOES REDUCE
EXPORT AUTO TRADE

The placing of embargoes by certain
foreign countries has cut down ex-
port passenger car and truck bust
ness from the United States, the gross
valuation with parts, of $133,000,0O
for the last twelve months being
slightly less than for the previous
year, although the cars were greater,
numbering S0,811.
The increase Is coming from coun-
tries not engaged in. the war. and it
is worth noting that American prod
ucts last year were shipped to more
than eighty different countries.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15

Every person riding, driving, pros
polling or in charge of any vehicle
upon any street shall, in overtaking
any other vehicle, pass to the left OF
such vehicle and the person in charge
Of such vehicle. being overtaken and
passed shall give way to the extreme
right to allow such vehicle to pass
with safety.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15

the whole be tied in a package that
will not rattle around in the tool box.
STAR-BULLETm GIVES YOU
TODAYS NEWS TODAY
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15

Best results can be secured from a
motor cooling system by keeping the
radiator cells free from foreign mat
ter. Particularly on long trips over
bad roads the interstices of the radia
tor are packed with dirt and mud, re-
tanning the heat which should be dis
sipated in radiation.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
MOTOR HONKS
BY OTTO HORNE

End play in the crankshaft is apt
to first be noticed when the car is
throttled down to around five miles
per hour, when so-called bucking will
take place, accompanied by knocking.
If the play is excessive the knocking
will be heard as the speed increases.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-12-13
BUY KEROSENE in BULK
UNCLE SAM NEEDS THE TIN
Higher Grades of Oil are Now Being
Carried in Bulk to Save
the Tin

Each day war necessities are edu-
eating the American people to new
habits of thrift. This was pointed
today by the local manager of the
Standard Oil company, L. w. Murray,
when he refererd to economies being
made by his company to help conserve
the supply of tin. Heretofore large
quantities of Pearl Oil (kerosene)
have been sold in one and ive-gallon
tin cans, but this practice is being
discouraged to save tin. The same
Pearl oil heretofore sold extensively
in tins is carried in bulk by dealers
and can be purchased from them at a
small money saving as well as at a
saving in tin for the nations needs.
So important is this matter of tin
conservation that it is the patriotic
duty of every American to conserve
the supply as far as possible, and one
way of doing this is to buy kerosene
and like commodities in bulk instead
of in tin cans.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1917-12-13

Don't permit draft OF air to sway
the branches of tree while the can
dies are lighted.
Don't hang presents on the tree af-
ter it is decorated. Place them on
the floor underneath the tree.
Don't use any ornaments made of
celluloid. Especially avoid celluloid
and imitation ivory candlesticks.
Don't put paper shades or any other
light, inflemmable material over the
lamps, candles and electric lights
Decorations of this nature are es-
pecially dangerous.
Don't let Uncle Henry shift the po-
sition of the Teddy bear for Tommy,
to make il show better, because he
cause he is apt to sway candle
against something which will take fire.
Don't use candles. If you cannot
have small electric lights, let the tree
go unlighted. But If you determine
to use candles in spite Of the danger,
be sure to obey the don'ts cited above.