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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
Eligibility Decided.

Persons entitled to carry this insur-
ance are:
A commissioned officer tincluding a
warrant ofiicer) in active service In
the military or naval forces of the
United States.
Any person. male or female. enlist
ed enrolled or drafted into active
service In the military or naval forces
OF the United States. including non.
commissioned and petty officers. and
members Of training camps, authorized
by law.
ANY member Of the army nurse corps
(female) or OF the navy nurse corps
(female) while employed in active
service under the war department or
navy department respectively
Insurance may be applied for in ia.
v0r OF one or more Of the following
persons" the statement reads, with
the sum Of $500 or II multiple thereof
for each beneficiary. The aggregate
not exceeding the limit of $4,000 and
not less than $1,000 upon any one
life:
Husband or wife.
"Child, including legitimate child :;
child legally adopted before April -.
1917, or more than six months before
enlistment or entrance into or employ
ment In active service. whichever date
is the later; stepchild, If member
Of the insured's household; illeglti-
mate chlld but II the insured Is his
fnther, only If acknowledged by In
strnment in writing signed by him. or
If he has been judiclally ordered or
decreed to contribute to such child's
support, and II such child Is born aft.
er December 81. 1917, shall have been
born In the United States or in It's In.
sular possessions.
"Grundchild, meaning child, as
above defined.
Parent, including father, mother,
grandfather, grandmother, stepfa-
Their, and stepmother, either of the in
sured or If his or her spouse.
includes Step-Sisters and Brothers.
Brother or sister, including of the
halfblood as well ms of the whole
blood step.hrothers and step-slSters
through adoption"
When there ~ no designation the in
surance Is amenable to the laws gov
ernlng estate.
"ln case the applicant does not de-
sire the premium 10 be deducted from
his, her pay Cor his, her deposiD he,
she should so select In writing at the
time of making application; but
n no selection Is made It shall
have the effect to provide for such
deduction from his, her pay or IL
such pay be insufficient, any balance
from his, her deposit.
IF signed statement In writing
requesting Insurance for less than
$4,000 Is mailed or delivered before
the 18th day OF February, 1918 to the
bureau ~ war risk insurance, Wash
ington, j.. G., or TO any branch thereof
or to any officer of the United States
authorized to receive he same, such
l.aurance, In the absence Of other
specification in such writing. shall be
deemed applied for and the contract
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
Worth Their WeiQht in Gold.

No man can do his best when suf.
tering from backache. rheumatic
pains, swollen joints, sore muscles or
other symptoms of kidney trouble. b.
II. Stone, $40 n, I'd ST. Reading, Pa,
writes. Il contracted most severe
case of kidney trouble. | gradually
grew worse and for months was un.
able to attend to business. | began to
use Foley Kidney pills and soon found
the pains were gone and | have had
no aches since. They have been
worth their weight in gold to me. .
For sale by w. d. Duncan
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
SNATCH BABY FROM MOTHER
Kentucky kidnapers Use Auto in Oar.
ing Crime.

County authorities still are search
Ing for Jimmy, 3.year-old son of Mrs.
]. A. McAfeo, who was Snatched from
his mothers arms on the streets at
Cynthiana, Ky, and carried away in an
automobile by three men, all strangers
TO Mrs McAfee.
Mrs. McAfee was on her way home
from the Western Union office, where
she Is manager She said the man who
took her child from her was of low
stature, stockily built and had tattoo
marks on both arms.
She bit and scratched him number
Of times before he succeeded In taking
the boy from her. She says. Mrs, Nc
Afee recently secured u divorce.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
WAR INSURANCE
PLANS SETTLED
Policies for Fighters Range From
$1,000 to $4,000.
PAYMENTS IN INSTALLMENTS
Disability Benefits to Cover 24o
Months After Policy Holder Is In.
Iured-Any officer, Enlisted Person,
Male or Female, and Any Member
Of Army Nurse Corps, May Garry
Insurance.

Full details of the war insurance
plan for soldiers and sailors have been
given out by treasury department OH
cials.
Insurance" says the department
twill be issued for any Of the fol
lowing aggregate amounts upon any
one life:
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31

made on such 18th day of February,
1918, the provisions of section 4Ol as
to automatic insurance meanwhile con
tnung in full force; if so mailed or
delivered on or after such day or II
for S4,500 or more, though mailed or
delivered before such day, the inSur-
unce shall, In the absence Of other
specifications in such writing, be and
be deemed applied for and the con
tract made on the day of mailing or
delivery"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
Soldiers Cannot rllrt and Eloht.

Soldiers Of the Ohio division, ut
Camp Sheridan, Ala, have received no
tlce that they cannot enter restaurants
where Mattresses are employed. ON
GERS have ruled that men cannot fight
aud tlrt aud d. boil successfully.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
Cuba viii Have Record SUGAR Crop.

Cuban sugar producers recently Wis.
tied Washington and announced that
the 1917 crop viii be In" largest in the
history Of the island. Cubn's war con.
trlbulion To her allies will be n main.
tenance of the maximum sugar produc.
ton.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
ILLINOIS BRIEFS.
By GENE BYRNES

Springfleld-EXaminations OF min
ers for the month OF November by
the state mine Inspector Will take
place at the following places and
days Danville, Nov. /; Harrisburg
Nov %; Benton, Nov. So; Heron.
Nov rs; DuQuon, Nov 9; Belleville,
Nov II; Collinsyille, Nov. ~; Staun.
ton, Nov. -; Tayloryille, Nov. l6;
Peoria. Nov, 90; Spring Valley. Nov
22; Canton. Nov %, and Springfield.
Nov 26.27
Springfield. - The annual distrc.
convention of the Methodist churches
OF the Springfield district, opened
here today The meeting is being
held at the First Methodist church
and will continue turnout Wednesday.
Rev. +. n. Antrim recently appointed
district superintendent. presided. The
Ideal Church and the Ideal Ministry"
is the general theme of the conven
don Among the speakers are DR.. j.
w. Somerville, of Buffalo. y Y, and
Hugh S. Maglll director general of
the Illinois Centennial Commits sion.
Springfield --Local officials of Mas.
ter Mascns are hard at work perfect
lng plans for a reunion OF Master Ma
soas to be held here November 26.
q and Is, Ii the predictions of the
workers. come true. it will surpass in
eleeance and beauty, any reunion ever
held.
Peoria. Birds in Peoria and vicn-
ity are going to be conserved, The
city has organized the Peoria Audi.
ban Society and have filed incorpora.
ton papers with the secretary Of
tale.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
Father Enists to Avenee Three Sons.

William Mills of Lowell. Mass,
whose three sons have been killed
while fighting With the British army
In France. has enlisted in the British
army, and hopes soon 10 he IN the
trenches to avenge the death Of his
sons. Mills j. for,ynine years Of age
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
Rode In AirpIane to Sisters Funeral.

Earl Reynolds, In training at the
aviation camp at Fort Sill, Wis, made
n record 135-mile dash In nm airplane
and overlook train bound for Beloit,
reaching that city by train In time to
attend his sisters funeral.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
Guiding Fingers.

A machine has been perfected which
will copy TO the smallest detail In a
piece Of stone fastened under its cut.
tins tools statue carried under guild.
ing fingers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
The Best Cheer.

There is no cheer better than the
cheer that comes from giving good
cheer TO others. Henry +. Cope.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-31
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W0MAN'S SALUTE TO
THE NATIONS C0L0RS

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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
WATCHMEN WANTED

talk adjournng is beside the mark Congress
reassembng shall
Washington
committee
indicate
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10

p1eases She'll
wouldn't
There's deal Bemid vicinity
and that if won't have
bothering yelowhided Wiies
University
Bemidj July 49, think about it,
Who, should judge baking.
the Elks.
business district
and
the air. that high attitudes wouldn't bother them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-07-10
THE FARMERS AND FOOD CONTROL

situation contained
Record recently BY Senator
organizations and ind-
control
JUNCTION that this is the
received his products
VI
object Of food control? Whence comes
the
prices
that the receiving
they would be only willing but
anxious kill the that lays the golden egg?
benefited the high
prices food degree him for what he injured
vastly
tractor What he
fodsufs than Offset
everything
this is they
food control
minimum we'll a maximum price,
his Interests"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-11
Oliver Car Distribution
 Bill Is Favored by the Commerce Commission

Washington, January 10--( Special )--The interstate commerce commission is dis playing interest in a bill introduced in the House last December by Represen- tative Oliver of Alabama, giving tho commission authority to direct the redis- tribution of freight cars when such di- rection is deemed necessary for the well fare of the country.
 Commissioner McChord, having sent for Mir. Oliver, talked over the bill at length and expressed himself as interested in its provisions.
 MT. Oliver explained that the bill does not require the commission at any time to take drastic action. but is elastic to the extent of clothing the commission with authority. whenever trouble brews and shippers suffer for want of cars, to see that cars are unloaded and moved.
 He believes that had his bill been on the statute books last fall, much of the distress for lack of freight cars would have been anticipated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-11
COTTON MARKET
 WAS IRREGULAR
General List Closes Fever ish With Considerable De-
 clines All Along Line

New York, January. 10.-The uncertain ties or ocean freight and peace negotia- tions appeared to be attracting the atten- uon or the cotton trade from southern spot advices during today's trading, and Fluctuations were very nervous and irreg- ular. After selling at 1S.64c, early May contracts rallied to 19O2c, but broke to 1S.43c in the late trading and closed at lS.47c, with the general list closing fev- erish and irregular at net decline of 2s to 42 points.
 Private cables reported covering in Liv- erpool against another cargo lost at sea, but the English market was lower than due and the opening here was to IA points under last nights closing figures. The selling movement, which had devel- oped on the advance to 19.OSc late yesterday afternoon, still seemed to be in progress and the active months soon sold g to 27 points net lower with March touching .35c and July 1867c. Spot house brokers were good buyers on this decline, while there were reiterated reports of good demand from exporters in the south, on which the market steadied toward the middle of the morning. Covering became quite active as the market worked up- ward and the advance extended to 1S.75c for March and 19.03c for July, or about 9 to 14 points net higher. At this level, however, the buying tapered off and prices made new low ground for the day in the late trading under a renewal of &C., tive Wall street and western selling.
 Unsettled grain and stock markets may have been partly responsible for this pres sure, while rumors that reply to the recent peace note had been received from the allies by Washington, seemed to ere ate more or less nervousness. There were also reports of advancing freight rates, and the report from Liverpool that an- other cargo of cotton had been lost at sea was followed by a report from New Orleans that freight room to Liverpool was being withdrawn. These features doubtless contributed to the late break, which carried March off to 1S.17c and July to 1S 43c, or about 65 to 67 points from the high level of yesterday. Closing prices showed rallies of 5 or points on cover ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-11
Alabama Coal Secures
 50-50 Verdict From the
 Ships Making Experiments

Washington, January 10.-(Special.) Two of the vessels, touching New Or leans and Pensacola. have reported to the navy department the result of their experiments with Alabama coal.
 The report of the Hancock was to the effect that the coal gave very fine service.
 The report of the Nashville was to the effect that the coal gave very poor service.
 As the coal came from the same seam in the same mine and was pro- duced at the same time. its owners, Mir. DeBardeleben and MT. F'ies, con- tend. in letter now on file at the department. that the difference in serv- ice done by the coal is traceable to difference in methods of filling the en- zines.
 MT. Fies writes that if an apple cut in half is relished by one man and sickens another. the fault cannot be lodged against the apple.
 Ships touching gulf ports have been using Alabama coal for some months. They will continue the experiment for a year. If. as result of the expert ment. satisfaction obtains. it Is prob able that the contracts will be con- tinued indefinitely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-11
Small Is Sentenced to
 Be Hanged for Murder

Ossippee N. H., January 1o.-Fred erick L. Small today was sentenced to be hanged on January 19. 191s for the murder of his wife. Mrs. Florence A. Small. at Mountainview. on Septem- Der 2S, last.
 Judge John Kivel asked Small if he had anything to say why sentence ot death should not be pronounced, ir accordance with the verdict returned last night.
 q have, your honor.' said Small. q know no more about the crime than you do. I am an innocent person."
 Clerk Kenison then read the sen tence in which Small was ordered by Judge Kiven confined in state prisor until January 15. 1918, when he is tc be hanged. The law requires at leasl year and day between the passing of sentence and its execution. The courtsallowed 60 days for the filing ol a bill of exceptions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-11
Charles Fairchild & Co.'S Letter

New York; January 10.-(Special.) The cotton market today was rapid succession of quick swings. An easier opening was followed by further break, which carried May to 1S.64c. A rally ensued on which May advanced to 19.02c. The market at this time had a very strong appearance, but period hesitation followed and prices began to sag. Frequent moderate rallies and reactions thereafter occurred, but about 2 o'clock the market had a sold out appearance. However, around 2:30 o'clock general local selling developed in force and May easied to 1S.43c with final sale at 1S.49c.
 While it must be admitted that the market had a weak aspect at closing, we believe support will develop on any further break and consequently think purchases made on any slump tomor- row will show profits. We look for markets rep1ete with quick movements up and down, but feel that purchases made on breaks if well margined will show profits. Cotton is very cheap in our opinion and we believe 1t is only a question of a short time when pres ent prices will seem extremely low.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-11
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'S Letter

New York, January 10.-(Special.) Another steamship with cotton for Liv- erpool was reported sunk this morn ing, which gave support to Liverpool. This market, however, at the opening showed the effect of the change in the point of view of some of the traders who were conspicuous on the first ad- vance and who now think that the change in the attitude of the public mind toward high prices does not favor another advance in cotton. Others dis agree with them and attempted to car ry prices above those of yesterday aft ernoon, but the public was disposed to liquidate and sold. Then, when these traders tried to sell a small portion of their purchases of today the market broke some 40 points below last even ing. One set of traders point to the de- line in zinc, lead, copper and indus trial stocks as confirming their view that cotton is high; the others say the south will not sell excepting at very high prices. Lower prices are expected by the trade tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-11
New York Futures
New Orleans Cotton

New Orleans, January 10.-Heavy selling and violent breaks today sent the price of cotton on this market F -cent a pound under yesterdays S close. It was a professional market, and speculative short interests ham mered early and late meeting tnelr greatest success following the report that a local steamship line had with drawn its rates on cotton to Liver pool There were periods of steadi- ness in the early trading, and at one time a small net advance, but in the afternoon the market turned soft. The close was feverish. at net loss of 32 to 52 points.
 In the early trading prices fell away 19 to 29 points, partly in sympathy with a break in Liverpool and partly On the report that certain traders, prominent because of their bullish at titude during the long advance earlier in the season, had taken to the short side of the market. Good support met the initial decline and by the mid dle of the morning the market had recovered completely and stood at a rise of to 10 points above yesterdays close. This strength was mainly de- rived from spot accounts from the belt telling of an increased demand for spots, higher prices generally and the scantiest kind of offerings.
 Some of the steadiness also was due to the reported sinking of a vessel which cleared this port late in De- cember with about 1000 bales of cot ton aboard. The market commenced to sag under bear offerings late in the morning and in the afternoon broke badly, standing at it's lowest at a net loss of 32 to 56 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-11
GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Chicago, January i0.-Disturbing ru- mors of hostilties on the Atlantic hur- ried wheat prices today sharply down grade. losses on some transactions show ing a loss of as much as 5stc a bushel. Extreme weakness, however, proved brief. The close, although nervous, was at y5sc to 35sc net decline with May at sl.ss1zaLSs$s, and July $1.47ssQd. .47ss Other leading staples, too. finished at a setback. Corn 114q12s; oats ssa1c and provisions 2ls @10c.
 Until the furry took place the wheat market had displayed tendency to high CT values except at the outset. Initial declines appeared to be due largely to differences that the German chancellor would soon make new move to bring about peace. Selling pressure. however, was not heavy. and 1t took but little buying to bring about a moderate up- turn, especially as demand came for the most part from leading houses, whereas pit spectators were the chief bears
 Lack of any evidence of new export business had considerable to do with the readiness with which wheat prices gave way when late in the session the possi- blity of a renewal of German marine ex- ploits worried holders. Bearish senti- ment also was also increased by the ac- companying depression of stocks and cot ton, and by revised crop figures indicat- ing that the yield in Canada was larger than the trade in general had knowl- edge of.
 Corr fell with wheat Previous to the last hour, though, prices averaged higher owing to chances of crop failure in Argentina and to a scarcity of domestic rural offers. Trade in oats was of a local character. Price changes merely followed the developments in other pits.
 Liverpool receipts of hogs were pri- marily Responsible for the decline of pro- vision values. Belgian relief inquiries served to some extent to check short sellers.
 Future quotations were as follows;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-11
STEADY PRESSURE
 CAUSE OF DECLINE
Increasing Uncertainty Re garding Foreign Situation
 Contributes to Losses

New York, January 10-Steady pressure of the same general character which ha been exerted with more or less effect since last December was the outstanding feature of today's market. Active shares yielded to 6 points, with declines of greater proportions in issues of the less representative class
 The selling, so far as it had any direct cause, appeared to have it's origin in the increasing uncertainties and apprehen- sions arising from the foreign situation This condition was accentuated by the delay in the reply of the entente allies to the Washington government. Prices prob ably fell, however, more from further more tangible reason.
 Lowest prices were quoted in the last hour, the only period in which the list manifested any activity. In several lead- ing stocks, notably Mercantile Marine preferred, which dropped 6sz points to 7S today's minimums were under the feverish sessions of last month.
 Sentiment was also adversely affected by another break of 14i3 points in Gen eral Motors, representing a loss Of 3l points in three days. Bethlehem Steel also forfeited 20 points on very few sales and the numerous low-priced equipments and munitions and specialties as a whole sagged approximately.
 United States Steel held it's ground for time, but was among the first of the speculative favorite to recede, closing at 110, it's lofest price of the day. and net reversal of virtually points, Steels De- cember tonnage statement, disclosing the largest amount of unified orders ever re- ported, proved ineffective
 Rails were again consistently heavy on relatively light offerings, New Haven and St. Paul losing over points, witn l to for Reading, the Pacifics and many minor issues. Coppers were firm during the forenoon, but kept pace with the later downward trend. Total sales amounted to S50,O00 shares.
 Bonds were again featured by heavy offerings of international or war issues railway issues being more steady. Total sales, par value, $6.640,00O.
 United States bonds were unchanged on call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-01-11
Live Stock

St. Louis, January 10.-Hogs: Receipts, s200; 25c lower; lights, s10.3OQ1O.65; pigs. s7.75@9.65; mixed and butchers, Sl0.30G 1070; good heavy, s1O.65@1O75; bulk, s1o.3O @1065.
 Cattle: Receipts, 51oO steady; native beef steers, s75O6i1.5o; yearling steers and hefers, $8.50Q11.50; cows,t $5.5NaS 50; stockers, $6.30aS.3 35; Texas quarantine steers, $5.5O@S; prime southern beef steers, $SQ9; beef cows and hefers, $4.25@750; prime yearling steers and heifers, $75c @9; native calves, s6@1225.
 Sheep: Receipts, 600; steady; lambs. SIP. 75d1375; ewes, $6.50@975; yearlings, H5@12.25
 Chicago, January 1O.-Hogs: Receipts, 1000; weak; 15c under yesterdays aver age; bulk, $1025d10.55; light, s99O@1o 45; mixed, S10.10@10.60; heavy, s10.20@1O65; rough, $1o.25a10. .35; pigs $7.60a9.5o.
 Cattle: Receipts, 24,0O0; strong; native beef cattle, $7.6o@11So; western steers, $7 50910; stockers and feeders, $550@S. .S5 1; cows and heifers $4.40@10; calves, s9.5O@14.
 Sheep: Receipts, 13,000; strong; wethers, ss. s.5o91o5O; ewes, S@1o1o; lambs, s11.5O @14.
 Kansas City, January 10.-Hogs: Re- ceipts, 13,00o; lower; bulk, s1o.20@1o.6O; heavy, $10. 55010.65; packers and butchers. s1020a10.55; light, $9.90@1050; pigs, s9@9. .75.
 Cattle: Receipts, 6200, including 100 southerns; higher; prime fed steers, s10. 75 @11.50; dressed beef steers. sS@1O.50; southern steers, $6.50@8.75; cows, S5.25@9; heifers, $650@11; stockers, s6.50@9; bulls, $6l7.75; calves, $7@1150.
 Sheep: Receipts. 110OO steady; lambs, s12S5a13.45 45; yearlings $11.25@122 25; weth- CTS, $9@10; ewes, $S.5oa96o.