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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

ization since it started, and we now
can mobilize woman's regiment num-
bering between 1900 and 1000. At the
beginning Of hostilitics we put our
services at the disposal of the govern
ment. Our league has twelve branches
fully organized and headquarters in six
STATESMEN York, New Jersey, Penn
sylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin and Caifor-
mia.
And as to the amount of military
training the women OF the regiment re
ceive, they have the infantry and
cavalry drill in uniform under officers
of the United States army, and they
have gun practice" General Priest eX-
planned "You should see the rifle
scores made by some of our girls. We
have not yet given them bayonct drill,
but that will come if necessary.
"The discipline of our organization IS
strictly military, and members arc sub
iect to court martial for infractlohs OF
our rules or for any act committed IN
uiIIlbEl1 that lltilto ''''''''' ~
verse criticism"
I'VE are true blue American regl-
ment," Colonel Boardman emphasized
when asked about the membership OF
her force "No woman is allowed to
Join unless she is an American citizen
or can show her first papers. She must
take the oath of allegiance to the Unit
ed States and sign allegiance to tine
American Woman's League For sell
Defense.
Every girl In the regiment receives
military training and military dlScl
pine. In addition. she may take
course in wireless tclegraphy, first aid
motor driving, motorcycling, signaling
swimming or jiujitsu. A number o
members of our regiment already hay
been detached N special duty In Franc
with the Red Cross and the Cntc'
States military forces"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
NEW COAL RATE
HURTS SMALL MINES

The owners of the country banks
me. the coal committee OF the Strea-
tor Commercial Club Monday evening
at the city hall to discuss the best
thing to do under the new ruling of
the President fixing the price Of coal.
The ruling fixes the price of prepared
sizes of upper vein coal al S2.2o at
the mine and of third vein coal at
$3.50.
In the past they have been able to
operate owing to the freight rate
from other fields into S.reator. the
freight givin them sufficient protec-
ton to enable them to charge IA price
whereby they could exist.
However. the fixing Of price at
he mine eliminates the possibility
of their taking advantage of the
rate, as they would have to sell IA ton
of coal al the same price al the mine
as a coal mine in the southern held
While this would be very nice iol
Streator consumers If it could be done
it would not work out. the coal men
declare. as it would shut them al
down and Streator and the country
at large would be short that much
coal at time when it is badly needed
II is estimated there are abou'
/ sixty to seventy-iive miners Workln'
/ here in the country banks. They
/ probably average about three tons t
a man, making about 200 tons a day
produced when in operation.
II is estimated the absorbing ca
pacity of this city for domestice pur
poses is about five hundred tons
day. so that this tonnage of the coun
try banks helps out considerably, be
sides giving employment to the men
The retail coal yards at the preSen
time are charging $3.50 per ton 70
coal delivered The difference be
tween the price CHARGED by the re
tailers and the price fixed by TN
President of 500 a ton for coal a
the mine mouth, is the difference o
freight wholesale profit, retail prom
and loss OF coal in shipping II IN
country banks were TO be put on IN
same basis as a retail coal yard
would enable them TO do very we'll
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

During his visit to the United States
General .Joifre was hurled through sno-
ways jerked into skyscrapcrs, flung
from New York to Chicago on Il fast
train and in general taken care of
with the breathless assduity which
characterizcs American hospitality.
On the eve of his departure for Mont
real he was asked by a reporter to
state freely and frankly which one of
our national characteristics had most
impressed him during his stay.
"Well, since you put it that way,
replied Joffre, Il have been chiefly i'm
pressed by your blunt outspokcnncss
and, If l may venture to say so, your
lack of respect to your supcriors.'
"Our superiors" exclaimed the re-
porter in blank amazement But we
haven't any,
"And," remarked Jpffrc in telling the
story, "after making acquaintance with
their wonderful country and its still
more wonderful inhabitants | have
come to the conclusion that what that
reporter said was about right"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Travels OF the i7iceh ivd.

The bobolink or rice' ird IS a common
aongstor in the eastern regions of our
country 1t winters in Central Amer
tea ana the West Indies. W toa short
time ago the bird was excluded from
our western states because. being a
frcqncntcr of damp meadows it could
not cross the intervening arid belt
Eat the progress in irr'-a'ion extend
cl the bobolink's area OF habltatiol
We now find the ri"hrd almost cloS'
tn the Pacific. Curioa.ly enough, tn
return journey from It's winter quar-
tiers follows the old route G." The
/ eastern states. the birds having evl
/ Gently not yet learned Inc short Gu
.tcross New Mexico.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
The Miuhty Amazon,

The Amazon, which flows through
Brazil from west TO east, Is the might
lest river in the world. 1t rises in the
Andes. and its course to the Atlantic
is over 1000 miles. 1t has more than
LOO tributaries the chief being the
Madeira, which IS 1880 miles long, and
the Rio Negro, 1850 miles long. The
extent of the waters of this majestic
river Is the largest In the world, over
10000 miles of its surface being of a
navigable nature 1t drains nearly
100000 square miles Of territory
There are something like l,2OO differ.
cnt kinds of birds which are exclusive
~ the valleys of this wonderful river
and thousands OF varieties of animal
life which are unknown In any other
part of the world. The soil of the
basin of the Amazon is so rich that toi
every bushcl Of maize planted 1t is es
tlmatcd that 500 can be harvested.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Society Notes

A family reunion was held Tues
day at the residence Of Mrs Barbara
jackson and Mrs. r. A Robson, at
No 4 Gridley place Those present
were Mrs Elizabeth Harris, Mr. and
Mrs n b. Harris and Miss Rae Har-
ris, of Yorkyille; Mr. aud Mrs. Frank
Trumbo and sons Elias and Franklin,
Nh and Mrs c. H. futile, Mr.. and
Mrs e. h. Hess. Mrs. jos. Gay Miss
isabelle Gay. Glib Srawn and Everett
Robson, of Dunkirk, n Y, who has
been the guest of his grandmother
Mrs Robson. and who will return to
his home the last of the week
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
MRS. BRIDGET BURLEY
DIES IN MEB RASkA

Mrs, Bridget Burley died at Oga-
lalle. Neb.. a few days ago from a
complication of diseases Mrs Bur.
ley was born in this city and was a
sis Ter to the late Mrs. Ed Levy, of
this city
The deceased was - years old and
IS survived by seven children They
are Mrs. Michael OBrien. of this
city. and Rose. Katy, John. Matthew
Tom and Chris, all Of whom are at
their homc in Nebraska
She was buried yesterday rom ST
Lukes church in Oealallc, Neb Mrs
Bmley was very well known here
having spent many of the years Of hel
life in this community
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
BUNGALOW ON WHEELS.
Couple Travels on an Auto on Their
Way East.

Marysville, Ore $3.50 Travelling IN a
"home on Wheels Mr.. and Mrs. J. IL.
Basel of Milton Junction. Wis. arrived
here recently on their way home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Basel are comfortably
quartcred in neat little house built on
a motorcar chassis. The house Is & by
by 10 feet, contains cooking galley,
lavatory, table, chairs and bed, There
are three windows on each side of the
house and one in the rear. The house
Is built of Eastwood and covered Will
canvas. The floor is covered with RUGS
and the windows cur,aincd. They hav,
Travelled ALSO miles In their nomadit
home,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Tho Old, Old Scorpion.

e-orpions are relics Of prehistoric
fines They have been In existence
since the middle sllurian era, ana
through all the changes In environment
IN the millions of years which nave
,lapsed they ave remained practically
tho same In structural character. III
habit. There is little II any evidence
thot these animals in the past days OF
their history have ever gained Il IlVcll
hood by means other than those EN-
nloyed NJ the present day.-bondoi
standard, .
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
uNCI AIMED LETTERS.

The following list of letters remain
unclaimed al the Ottawa poatoiilce to-
date:
PostoiHce advertised list for August
30. 1917.
Brandshak l.. c.
Coey, f. i.
Eckhart, Arthur
FitZimmOns, J.
Guthman, f., J.
Gering Lena.
Johnson, Mrs Eva
Kellams, T.
lockhart, Alexander.
Lockwood, Mrs.
Miller, Frank.
Mat2inger, John
Olson, Sam.
Pierson, Mrs Sarah.
Parkinson, Miss Cecile.
President of Ottawa Woman'B club
Reynolds, Mrs G. A.
Santon, Mrs. Chas.
Stroud. S. J.
sherman. Miss Ethel.
Tansce, John
Woodward, Mrs Adncs.
Wilkerson Miss Clarrisa,
Weisbaum. J,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
WIN. HAYNE HOUSE
MENACED BY FIRE

\ fire of unknown origin mcnaced
the William Haynes homestead ON
Illinois avenue for a few minutes this
morning, until the fire department ar
rived and removed the danger by the
use Of chemicals The flames were
confined to a room used by children
as a play place
Only toys and small portion of
the room were destroyed The loss is
nominal
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
A Legend Of Agincour..

For many centuries we fua,Sh have
plumcd ourselves upon the victory Of
Asincourt. Eut the French have an
account of the affair not So much 10
our credit. 1t was arranged, according
10 this fable. by the two leaders that
only the mobiles on each side were to
fight. King Henry V. then artfully en-.
noblcl his whole army and hence got
the best of the enemy Shakespeare
unwittingly gives a little countenance
TO the legend when he makes the king
declare in his address TO the soldiers,
BE We ne'or so vile, this day shall gei,-
tie your condition. "-IUndou Standard
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
FORMER UTICA LADY
DIES IN CALIFORNIA

Mrs, III 6, Miller aecd Pc years
formerly Mary Cosgrovc, of Utica
died Monday in Los Angeles, Cal
She was ailing Tor over a year and
went west for her health
Her father. Peter, and brother
John. Coserove, both OF Utica. left TO-
day for California to attend the fun
eral which will be held in that city
Saturday. She is survived by five
children, hut the party giving infor
nation could not furnish their names
The two youngest children are in
nina
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
The Gsllows Plant

During the middle ages the botanlsts
ar old "herbaists." gave currency 10
many curious stories concerning the
orowth form etc, of the mandrake or
May annie. which finally resulted in It's
heing given the name of "gallows
plont." The pseudo scientists OIL tlia'
fine declared that mandrakes wo'ld
prow IN no other place except upon
which some terrible crime had beer
committed. The roots were formerly
sunnosed TO bear strong resemblance
to the human form.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
WeIsh Weddinn Custom.

In the following quantity formal let
ter The parents Of Welsh brides some
times bid their friends attend the wed
ding and bid them also not to come
empty handed; Whatever donation
yol may be pleased to bestow will he
thankfully received and cheerfully re-
paid whenever called for on similar
occasion. The parents of the bride and
bridegroom elect desire that all gifts
Tue 10 them will be returned TO them
uu tlr above date and will be thankful
ur an fayors granted"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
vAL|ENT WOMEN
WOULD co TO WAR
WITH MENF|CHTERS

Leaders Of the WOMAN Warriors,
Thinks If They Can't Go With Our
Mon to France They Should Help
Their Sisters In Russia.
New Iork.-The American Woman $
League For Self Defense has organized
an American regiment of women anu
plans to send it to the eastern front To
serve beside the Russian wOmens lie
giOn of Death.
If the government is sending our
men to fight in France we II 20 ana
fight in Russia" valiantly declares
Colonel n. j. Boardman OF the wo-
mans regiment.
1T would not surprise me II as time
goes on American women did the same
thing. American women are just aS
capable aud noble AS those OF Russia
And when the call comes, and | would
not be surprised if it should, we, too
will see women giving their blood on
the field of BATTLE
American women are as patriotic
as brave and as physically fit for tho
trenches as are the women of Russia,
General Ida Powell Priest, leader OF
the league, said "lf the need arises
our woman's regiment Is ready to go L
the front and endure all the perils OF
the battlefield. Ny sister said to me
the other day, You won't 20 abroad
viii YOU, when have nobody but you!
| answered, Il have offered my serv
ices TO my country, and If | am callet
! shah CO.
AT least 1000 American women hay,
been given war training by our organ
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Miss stinson Postponcs N. Y. Flight

Chicago, Aug 29-Miss Katherine
Stinscu .ayiatriX, who was to have
left Chicago for New York today IN
a new Curtiss plane, POSTPONED her
flight today because of m0sphcric
conditions. She exp cts to make ne
flight tomorrow. averaging "a miles
an hour and scattering Red Cross and
enlistment literature cnroute
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Wronq Either Way.

Il understand your automobile has
got you into trouble.
ITS always getting me into trouble
one way or another" replied Mr. ChuS
gins when it runs | get arrested fot
speeding; when it refuses to run | gel
arrested for profanity. Washington
Star.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

Washington, u. C., Aug. 29-Ten
suGrlgists arrested in front of the
White House Yesterday We're today
Gucd $ol with the alternative pcndine
80 days in the workhouse. They APP
pealcd and were released on bonds OF
Sl0O each were entered
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Five Deaths at Bad Axe.

Bad Axe, Mich, Aug. % Andrew
l4upo, fruit dealer and his wife ana
three daughters were burned to death
early today George u. Goodhall. a
rocmer. escaped by jumping 40 feet
to the sidewalk The store was de5-
troyed
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Two Mines Closed by Strike.

Wilkes Barre. Pa. Aug. 20 Miners
at the lnman and Parish golfers of
the Lehigh and Wilkes Barre coal
company went ,Out on strike here to-
day and threatened to involve the min
ers of Luzerne county in a general
strike.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Red Cross Benefit.

At the request OF many people who
wish TO view the beautiful Boyce res
ideuce and grounds hy daylight and
Nho might be unable 70 attend the
party Thursday evening Sept g. Mrs.
Royce has Kindly consented to permit
VISITORS Saturday, Sept. / from to
L. p. =, ana sunday, Sept. 2, from
~ %. m. 10 p. M for the sum of %
cents the proceeds to 20 for the same
purpose as those of the party Red
Cross surgical dressings.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

st. Paul, MINI, Aug. 29,-The Poo
pies Council OF America Is barred
from holding peace meetings any
where in Minnesota under a procla-
nation issued by oy lsunquist today
Such a meeting would be followed by
bloodshed Sheriff Langum. Of Hcnne
pin county, told the governor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

Jefferson City. Mo. Aug. 29.-The
Democratic state committee will be
asked 10 meet and adopt resolutions
requesting the resignation Of Unite,
States Senators Reed and Stone, be
cause of their hostile attitude TOWARD
President Wilson, it was reported to
6aV
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Mat Pies.

Meat pies are made most satiSfac'
torily by first cooking the meat and
vegetables as for stew. Line a pan,
earthenWare dish or casserole with bis.
cult dough rolled fairly thin, put III
the meat. vegetables and gravy, cover
with dough and bake in Il hot oven.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
5000 Miners Strike.

Shenandoah Pa, Aug 20 Under
ground motormen at Numbers 2, 3
and 4 colieries Of the Lehgh and
Wilkes Barre Coal company walked
out on strike here today, rendering
5 O00 men idle
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

Edith-Were You taken by surprise
when he proposed, dear? Elsie-Good
ness. yes. Why, | hadn't even looked
up his financial standing. - Boston
Transcript.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Falsehood.

No falsehood did it rise heaven high
and cover the world, but bankruptcy
one day vii! sweep it down and make
us free of it.-C&rlylc
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Business Houses To Close Labor Day

Business Houses To Close Labor Day
Labor will give monster demon
stration on Monday, Sept. J, l9lt ans
in order to make this Patriotic Celc
bration a huge success the ketal
Business Houses will close all day
OTTAWA BUSINESS MEMS
ASSOCIATION.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
Miss EriIla Osman

Wishes to announce that she Is pre-
pared to teach pupils in elementary
piano and harmony. Phone 939-N.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
PAGE rHnEs

The exact distance to either the north
or south pole from the equator is 5000
miles.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

There arc over 800 muscles in the
body, All of which should he cNercised
daily to keep you in the best coldl
tlon,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

Sincerity is the basis Of al true
friendship. without sincerity II Is like
a shin wiilDu, balm II
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
MAIN want add section page iiVcO

FOR SALF-A 1916 model Ford
roadster. First class condition. In
qUire 1T Doldcr's garage.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

MR. RENTER | have for sale or
rent several good Redwood Co.,
Minnesota farms. These farms can
be bought with a small down payment
and very easy terms on the balance;
or they can be rented for either
cash or a share of the crop, ! eX-
poet to leave Ottawa with two or three
orosnectiye tenants either Friday, Nl-
gust 81, or Saturday Sept |. Anyone
interested and Wishing to go along
call on or address VIM. Jameson, 720
La Sale street, ottawa, Ill.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

gyBSCRIBE NOW FOR TIE FREE
TRADER-JOURNAL.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

FOR SALE OR RENT-So acre farm
az miles northwest of Ottawa
For further Information call Louise
q. Twohey. phone 552.K
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-29

WANTED Sober industrious ana
able man; zoe per hour Apply
Warmer Silo Co., Clinton and latay.
cite streets
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23
B0Y,L0ST THREE
|. YEARS IN war, IS
BACK IN AMERICA
Father Drafted, and Child
Falls Into Germans Hands,

AN ATLANTIC PORT.-Details oI
a three-year search through war-strick-
en- France by parent for his son and
its successful termination were told to
day by Alexander SedgewleK, Of Stock
bridge. Mass, a Red Cross officer, on
his arrival with the missing child.
The child is the son OF Theophine
Busters, an American farmer living
near ST. Louis Busters was notified in
1914 OF the death OF relative in
France and of hi, having been made
chief beneficiary.
When he left for France his son
Lucian. accompanied him, War wa'
declared before he could return. He
was drafted and the boy stayed with
relatives while the father fought for a
year on the Flanders front
When released through the efforts oI
the American embassy, Busters was
told his son was in the possession ol
the Germans This was true. but the
German government agreed to releas,
him. Red Cross officers got the boy a,
far as Hayre. where the French gov,
ernment took him in charge.
Later, his second release was obtain.
ed He was taken to Southampton
England, where his trip for home wa'
renewed
The boys only regret is that hi.
youthful friends in Belgium could no
accompany him. Young Busters start
ed for ST. LOUIS today there to NEE
his father who had been forced tC
abandon the search and return home.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23
Soldiers of two
Nations Attempt
to Pull Him Apart

OLDENZAAN, Netherlands A
comic incident reported from the from
tier involved a Russian prisoner OF
war who was on the point Of stepping
from German onto Netherlands soil
when he was grasped by German sen
try. A wrestle ensued. The fugitive
threw himself on the ground and lay
WITH the upper part Of his body in
Holland and the other in German ter
ritory
A Dutch sentry rushed to the Rus
slams help, seized him by the arm and
pulled. The German soldier pulled
at the Russians legs in the opposite
direction. The Russian began TO kick
with the result that the Dutch frontier
guardian ives able to haul him out Of
the danger zone"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23
In the Days News

Horace f. Stockbridge, who will pre-.
side over the thirty-seyenth annual
convention Of the farmers national con
gress which is to begin its sessions to.
day at Springfield, No has a. wide
reputation as al agricultural chemist
Boru in Massachusetts sixty years
ago he graduated from the Ma'sachu-
setts Agricultural college and later AT
tended Boston university and the Uni
versity OF Gottinpeu Upon his return
from Europe In l884 he accepted posi-
tion as professor OF chemistry at Mas
sachusetts Agricultural college. A year
later he went 10 Japan to BECOME m
instructor in the Japanese imperial uni
vcrsity oi agriculture and engineering
Ne returned to the United States in
1880 and since that time has served as
director Of the Indiana experiment sta
ton. as president of the North Dakota
Agricultural college and as an in.
struelor at the Florida Agricultural
college
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-23
Miners BRIGADE
TO CE1 FRENCH
COAL PROPOSED

WASHINGTON. - Organization oi
coal mining regiments from miners al
ready in the national army, for service
In France, is under consideration BY
Secretary Baker. 81
To ascertain whether such units
would be acceptable in view OF
Frances delicate labor problems, infor.
mai negotiations are being conducted
between American government officials
and members Of the French high COM
mission
National army men would be assign
ed to the mining regiments only on q
volunteer basis, but government Off.
eials in touch with unions believed
most OF the 5000 miners taken on the
first draft call would offer themselves
for the special service. The plan does
not contemplate withdrawing any men
from civil employment.
The proposal Is understood to have
received special consideration owing to
the shortage Of coal in France ami
scarcity OF miners Many fields 10
southern France are not being worked
because labor is not aVavlable.