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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
TROUBLE AHEAD FOR
DEALERS WHO PLACE
FOOD PRICES HIGH
FOOD ADMINISTRATOR WHEELER
WARNS AGAINST ANY ExTOR-
TON WHILE THE GOVERNMENT
PRICES PREVAIL.

Chicago, Oct 2j.-Rctai! grocer,
who persistently violate the "suggcs
tions" contained in the daily price in
corporations issued by the state food
administration promise to lind them
selves in serious trouble, according tt
developments yesterday
Aside from the power of the hoy
colt which Administrator Wheeler
announced he will use to the fullest
degree government authorities indi
Gated that they too will exercise more
than a passing interest in the conduct
of proiiteers, investigators will keel
close watch over groceries tempted
by big profits and those who persist
in oyercharging will experience sur
prise, according To an announcement
by an attachc of United District At
torney Clyne's office.
Wholesalers will be kept in bounds
by the terms of the federal licensing
law. which will go into effect Nov. /
Those of this class who violate price
agreements will have their licenses
revoked, Mr.. Wheeler said
The first days experiment in price
Interpretation produced variety OF
results, according 10 summary OF
the situation last night by Administra
tor Wheeler.
"Un the whole. we are well salts
fled with results he said While
have received complaints that certain
grocers have failed to abide by the
fair price schdule. the vast majority
demonstrated their patriotism by cx
tending us their complete coopcra
ton
Administrator Whceler's views were
supported by those of Sol Westerfeld
vice president of the National Retail
irocers' Association and representa-
tive of the grocers on the Hoover
food board
Il have received reports from gro
GERS in every part of the city" he
said, and in nine ont of ten cases
they have gladly adopted the prices
suggested by the food administration
THE principal complaint is thai
flour is scarce and sugar is almost un
obtainable believe that fully fifty
per cent of the groceries in Chicago
ire now without sugar. Nevertheless
this fact is not an excuse for chare
ing more than the officially fixe,
prices when supply is secured Al
seem anxious to do whatever the go,
eminent thinks is right and fair
| Protests by grocers that sugar an
-four cannot be obtained from tn
wholesale houses at the prices name
IN yesterdays bulletins were declare
to be unfounded by G. J. l.. Jane, 0
Hillman's. and O. G. Mattern, OF tn
| William Hoyt Company, who assiste,
Administrator Wheeler in arriving a
the retail prices at which they Shout,
be sold.
"A grocer can obtain sugar from
any wholesale house in Chicago a
| $40 a hundred pounds or else 4,
cannot get 1t at all Mr. Mattern dc
elared. 1T is true. the supply is re
itricted and purchases are limited
| but the fact does not alter the price
| no premium is charged"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
AGRICULTURAL TRAINING
WILL BE GIVEN TO BOYS

indianapolis, Ind Oct % Agri-
cultural PlattsbGgs are 0eOmg plan
ned for boys Of Indiana under mill,
tary age
Isaac ID Strauss has offered GO
acres of land in Jasper county to b.
used for training Of boys in agricul.
tural as wartime necessity He
proposes to place several hundred
boys III training and to give them the
proceeds Of the farm
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25

Mayor Bradford presided as chair.
man OF the meeting and performed
that task exceedingly well. He called
upon the audience to get behind the
government in all It's undertakings
and for every man and woman to
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
COLD CONF ORT.

II you've been having trouble with
your fuel supply it may comfort YOU
10 consider France Hard coal IL sell
ing IN Paris al SOB a ION and soft Goa
AT $50 ton.
Private consumers are permitted Il
buy from l32 to 2Gf pounds month
according to the size OF their apart
menls. f'irewood sells at cents q
pound.
In Italy il is still worse Coal is
quoted at 500 ton there But il
doesn't sell for that, because Their,
isn't any
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
GIRL BRICK MAKERS
INSTEAD OF MEN

Dunbar, Pa, Oct 25-Girls as brick
makers are being tried out here. The
Eureka Fire Brick Company, hit by
the draft. is employing young WON
en- There is no fixed scale for the
girls, they being employed the same
as the men, by poccwork.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
LACK OF C0NVICTS
STOPS ROAD WORK

Wheeling W Va, oct D. Because
Of a lack OF criminals, work on the
county roads, which has boon done
by convict labor, has been suspended
Today there were fewer prisoners in
the county jails than for years and
the road work will have TO go over
until next year at least,
Try The Free Trader iunrna' want Ads
Tor results
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-10-25
CALENDAR OF ILLINOIS HISTORY

October -, 1886 Long John
Wentworth, who later was Democratic
dictator Of northern Illinois for TWEEN
ty years arrived in Chicago for first
time,
Evening journal., 1917-09-28
Spirit of the
DeImarUi0 Press


From the Elkton Whlg.
The labor Of those who for more
than a quarter Of a century have
worked earnestly and intelllgently to
persuade the government TO take over
the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal as
a part of the national defense, re-
celved fresh encouragement Monday
when the Committee On Commerce Of
the Senate agreed TO the House pro-
vision Of the River and HarbOe bill
providing for the acquisition Of the
canal. As the bill passed the House,
the Secretary Of War was authorized
to purchased the canal from its own
ers at a reasonable price, but If no
agreement was possible the Secretary
of War was authorized TO institute
through the Attorney General condem-
nation proceedings, the price to be
ratified by Congress.
When the River and Harbor bill Is
taken up in the Senate, this provi-
sion for the acquisition Of the canal
will doubtless be attacked by Senator
Kenyon. OF Iowa, who has VIGOROUSLY
opposed including any provision for
the acquisition of the canal in a River
and Harbor bill. Mr.. Kenyon has re-
peatedly stated that he is not neces-
Evening journal., 1917-09-28
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1917.
Gas coNsuMERs ANp rnEm MErERs.

a important announcement which affects pecunlarily
N every Of gas in the city Of Wilmington is
made today by the Wilmington Gas Company.
1t IS in brief that because Of the increased cost Of
labor and materials in the manufacture Of gas de-
charge OF twenty-five cents month on each meter.
The announcement shows clearly that the officials Of
Che company regret the wartime necessity which calls
for such charge They also suggest that, as
conditions have been restored 20 normal the meter
charge viii be removed.
No consumer can fail 20 recognize that both labor and
the materials used in the manufacture of gas have in
creased tremendously in cost since the began and
that unless the local company's admirable organization
and service are to be dsorganzed increased revenue
must be obtained TO meet those increased COSTS BY the
same token believe that the intelligent consumers
while regretting any increase in their monthly bills
will accept the meter charge as of the many un
ayodable things which have grown out Of the economic
disturbance due to the
They cannot fail TO recall that when September
1909, the present management took over the Whining
ton Gas Company property consumers paying 81
per 1000 cubic feet of gas Four months later the
Ges interests voluntarily reduced that rate to % cents
and year later 10 95 cents And in the meantime those
same interests improved In many ways the quality Of the
rompanys service 20 the public.
Certainly now that the company finds Itself IN posi-
ton which compels Il TO act in defense Of both Itself
and the service the consumers win adjust themselves
quickly to the order Of things just they already
have adjusted themselves to other orders OF things
treated and pypetuated by the war.
Evening journal., 1917-09-28
GREAT BuRDEN-CHEERFULLY BORNE.

~ NGRESSNtAN FRANK w. NONDELL, OF Wyoming
~ has found a new way to impress upon the public
the hugeness Of the deficiency appropriation bill just
passed by the House Of Representatives
Mr. Mondell has figured that II we were to count dol
lars at the rate of five per second and continue
count for ten hours each day would take 400
years to reach the number Of dollars of the peoples
money that the bill authorizes to be expended
He estimates that the total amounts TO one-sixh OF
the value Of all the farms and ranches OF the country
with all their stock, machinery, and buildings.
The absence Of opposition with which such bin was
passed indicates to Mr.. Mondell that the country IS
thoroughly impressed with the necessity OF making any
EFFORT, matter how great to win the war.
Evening journal., 1917-09-28
A Back Action Boycott
lFrom Daily Financial Americal.

think the name is Vigilantes) has hit
them q savage blow and started q leak,
leak THAT may prove very bothersome.
What is more serious, the U-boat has
more OF It's vile torpedoes to shoot.
What II it sent one into the dry goods
advertising department?
II this shameful attack is not sup
pressed, we may have our German Ian
guage newspapers going bust That
would be awful after All the sacrifices
they have made for the kaiser.
What is more. it should be under
stood now and for all time, thot while
IL is all right for a German Sr a Ger
man sympathizer TO do anything OF
everything he plcases to you, it is sin.
full for you TO do the same thing e
him If It hurts.
And nothing hurts a mercenary more
than a loss of foul profits.
Evening journal., 1917-09-28
crRnANY,s IDEA OF FREEDOM OF THE SEAS.

GERMANlS IDEA Of tltthDOM vi SEAS.
~ YER since the started Delawareans doubtless re-
Il call the Germans parroted by the Austrlans, have
pratng over that totally bogus issue, freedom Of
the seas.
In their replies to the Popes last peace note they
fwelt upon It with the usual crafty inslstence
sober-thnkng people have been puzzled. So far as
hey could figure there had been nothing but freedom Of
he before this gigantic war.
Nobody ever heard the seas anything else than
fee-yery much freer than life in Germany and Austria
80 one attempted TO deprive the Teuton empires Of
he freedom Of the seas.
German ships piled In every ocean, competing with
sri'sh ana American goods in every market The Kali
ser went steadily ahead with big war navy England
ua not even erect tariff wall against "Made-n-Ger-
many goods.
There was nothing the Germans could legtimately
ASK Tor that was not freely accorded them everywhere in
me world The one thing that excited their wrath and
lear was the continuing might Of the British navy They
also did not like TO own navy keepnp abreast 81
The times But they knew that neither Of these nvles WINS
menace to any legitimate German aspiration
England, an island country, forced TO maintain
supremacy at sea or starve the moment an enemy de-
slared The United States for the protection Of her
and the maintenance OF the Monroe Doctrine was
\ llso bound to have considerable navy.
And it precisely these things that irked the prus
Jlan masters. They knew a British navy stood be-
tween them and their hopes to bring England to her
knees. They knew our American navy, If properly de-
reoped would stand between them and their greedy de-
iigns upon South and Central America.
They do not want to be thus baked in the future
they want possible TO trap the Allies into some kin,
Of disarmament scheme that would inferior nav
Tor England and similar for America. Then Ger
many could pursue her evil and sinister plans unhn
dered. The Pan-German weekly "Das Groessr
Deutschland" (The Greater Germany drops the mas
by printing an article by Winand Engel which it ap
proves. In this Engel says
German policy is forced to make secure for itself b
all conceivable domination over the world sea.
deliberately use the expression domination tn
world sea and the expression freedom OF the seas
which is so common today. The latter expression
either dishonest stupid The is free for US onl
II we dominate it,
There is the truth about the German cantng phrase
10 nutshell. When the German and the Austrian kal
sers uncuously reply to the Pope that they desire tn
freedom OF the they either dishonest or stupid
n ths present instance. they plainly dishonest Ihe'
Evening journal., 1917-09-28

Baltimore harbor. OF this sum s25O,0O0
will be used for deepening and en-
larglng the channel Of Curtis Bay. A
total Of 100000 will be used for main
tanning the present Baltimore channel
including the approach al York Spit.
A total Of Si5,SOO is appropriated for
the maintenance Of the harbors OF
Rock Hail. Queenstown, Claiborne,
Tilghman Island and Cambridge and
for group OF small streams on the
Eastern Shore.
Evening journal., 1917-09-28
"oNwARp win Gonw-KAIsEn.

m HE Germans in their latest double raid over London
did not attack any points Of military Importance
but dropped their bombs usual the residential dis
trcts mostly among the dwellings OF the poorer classes
The purpose OF the Germans apparently the indis-
crlmnate slaughter Of the civil population" dis
patch.
Evening journal., 1917-09-28
With The Photographers

safe deposit box was found TO hold nothing but
rupper naha. II II had contained automobile tire no
one would wonder.-New York sun
no one can doubt Kerenskys courage. With reeo-
luton on his hands, he took bride and that hrido
an actress. Russia is temperamenta enough hut rus
sian actressEDaily Financial American
Secretary Daniels announces that the ieor,on,,,,.
OF our navy calls for the appointment OF another vice
admiral Uncle sam seldom does anything these de,,s
that does not involve the appointment Of somebody 10
an oflce.-Indianapos Star.
Evening journal., 1917-09-28
Germany has expressed Willingness 10 evacuate Bel

Germany has expressed willingness 70 evacuate Bel
GUM provided she be assured Of the free right to de-
velop her economic enterprises there particularly in
Antwerp Acceptance by the Allies OF such an offer
would be outrage upon unhappy little nation and
insult to world civilization. The Hohenzolerns should
be driven out Of Belgium by force OF and subse-
quenty, be compelled to make to the Belgans the full
possible reparaon for the unspeakable atrocities
the Huns have inflicted upon them.
Evening journal., 1917-09-28

sarily opposed to the project Of max
ing the canal a government waterway.
lie merely opposes its purchase
through a River and Harbor bill and
insists that the bill be separate
measure. Mr.. Kenyon will not prevail,
however, and the provision will remain
In the bill.
The committee also accepted the
House provision OF the Rivers and
Harbors bin appropriating s3540OO FOR
the improvement and maintenance Of
Evening journal., 1917-09-28
GEMS OF THOUGHT

light that doesn't shine beautifully around the fam
fly table at home is not Mt TO take long way or TO do
a great service somewhere else--Taylor
.-.------s
Rise into admiration Of what great glow with the
love Of what fair, and enter into and melt at the
discovery OF tenderness and goodnessDr. Hugh Blair
Evening journal., 1917-09-28

are lying once more just as they have lied so often
ing the course OF this war.
They want German domination OF the sesa, not free
dom Of the
And when they gain domination OF the seas they
win have all but conquered the world Remember that
Americans.
Evening journal., 1917-09-28

The conservative skirt has arrived from Paris It saves
wool, and IT'S silt. Some Of the greatest think
camounage skirt would be more appropriate name.
Evening journal., 1917-09-28

TNERNHT to repeat a platitude: Times Change.
i But yesteryear nobody in Wilmington honored
market basket who pretended TO a "pace in
society" dreamed OF carrying one. Even the college
girl with sociaisc tendencies failed to recognize the
market baskets existence. And the immigrants daugh-
ter after a months residence in this country saw TO
It that her small brother and not herself went to the
corner grocery when a market basket required.
But as aforesaid, Times Change Especially in war
times
Behold the apotheosls Of the market basket. 1t
rides trumphantly in every motor Il has It's proud
place In the limousine guarded by fluffy $500 Pom;
bit less proudly n rides beside the lady whose
husband only afford a Ford and who doesn't like
dogs anyway It accompanies very fashionoby dressed
ladies' the cars subways elevateds the
land
And would to the gods Of agriculture that these fair
women would learn how to handle their baskets Of
and cabbages without humping the shins Of the
travelling public
Beautiful girls ind that carrying market basket
calls attention to themselves than does that
submated affection Of industry. the knitting bag Be-
sides, a nice will always offer to help pretty
girl with market basket, though with a ere
tonne satcheL
But cannot be forever gay when medltatlng upon
The market basket. There's a serious side. It is not
that which considers that the half bushe OF spuds has
now concave top where yesteryear's murphles were
heaped up for good
II Is symbol Of the democracy that the market
basket must be taken soberly Not alone In Europes
trenches all the battles for world democracy to be
won
Whenever IN a street car you trip over the market
basket OF lady who Is nobly doing her bit you
minded Of tho nrst great principle Of democracy "bery
equality and fraternity also sorority and you
WINGED that since carrying market basket is the
height Of fashion, world democracy is surely It's
way.
Evening journal., 1917-09-28

The Kaiser must think peace IS sort of imperial
palace He wants to lay the foundation.
Evening journal., 1917-09-28
SPEAKING OF DIsLOYAL PUBLICATIONS HOW ABOUT
TIE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD?

G ENATOR JAMES X vARDANfAN. of Mississippi, did
~ not vote against the Senate amendment that all Ger
man language papers must print English translation
Of their comment.
Indeed the Senator hasened to say he desired the dis
loyal papers suppressed.
About the most dsoy0l papers printed in the United
States have been copies OF the Congressional Record in
which Vardaman has inserted some Of his speeches
Few Of the most rabid copperhead papers have gone
far the Vardeman kind Of Senators and Congress
in their repetition OF every Made-in Germany lie
about The United States and It's aims.
Nearly all the draft troubles have place in dis
rcts represented by such Senators and congressman
Some Of these fellows beginning to hunt cover
Vardaman, but they should not be allowed to
cape So easily.
The United States Senate has the power to expel
member for dsoyal conduct II has been exercised IN
cases not more lagrant.
At the time Of the Civil War, Senators who could nc
longer support the government resigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-13

The executive committee in charge of the Mohegan Trail opening has ap-
 musical committee to have charge of the part of the programme that has to do with the patriotic singing of songs by one hundred voices selected town of Norwich: Frederick W. Les ter, chairman; Miss Mary E.. Rogers, Louis M. Crandall.
 The Webster Chamber of Commerce. tive Secretary H. B. Ayres, has ap- pointed the following committees:
 Executive--Auto run, rappings, etc, marking trail and historic spots. This committee has the following locations under consideration for historical markers: Indian Battle, 1878, King Philips War, Bates Grove, Indian Praying Village. 1874. etc. E. Vil- the Indian missionary, preached (Bea- con Park) Old Nipmuck Burying Grounds. The purchasing of these is being considered in order that they may be perpetuated.
 Finance Committee-Besides gen., eral committee to be known as the Mohegan Trail committee, consisting sof seventeen prominent members of the Webster Chamber of Commerce.
 MT. Ayres writes as follows: ''I am enclosing you our makeup of com
 nittees here. We will get behind any, thing you want. We love ths way you people are gong al Ln1S InlnS.
 At the June open meeting of the New London Chamber of Commerce. held in the Municipal building in New London, the chamber voted unani- mously to send an automobile delega- ton for the big parade to Norwich. The significance and importance of the Mohegan Trail to this section of the state was presented before the same by H. R. Branche and A. L.. Peale of the trail committee of Nor wich. Hearty cooperation in the plans for the formal opening of the trail, June 22, was voted.
 It was voted to increase the num- Der of the transportation committee by five to handle the parade partici- patton matter. The members of the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce committee will act as a f. nance committee. MT. Doton stated that New London had never fallen down on project of this kind and he felt that they would raise sufficient funds and match every dollar Norwich could raise for said purpose.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-13
Home Gardeners Complain of Damage
 Done by Stray Cow-John BarweIi
 Reports at Newport-Hassam Pave nnent Nearly CompIetsd-Netes.

Many of the Prospect street resi- dents who own gardens are complain ing of a cow, which is owned by one of the neighbors, that has gotten into their plots and done considerable damage. The COW is allowed to roam about at will and no care is taken .o stop it. One resident had the whole of his garden spoiled by the COW. All his young plants that had only just begun to show were eaten. This has not happened only once, but many times Last year the COW was allowed to do the same as she is doing this season and no amount of complain ing seems to do any good. It seems pity that along with the poor wea- ther, the dogs and cats and hens, that now cows which should ba taken care of, are allowed to add to the trials of the home gardeners.