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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15

Everything is In readiness for the
big tournament of the prep fiyes of
the Illinois Valley. to be held in this
city Friday and Saturday. Coach
Whitney will send his youths thru a
light practice this evening and they
will then be ready for the battle with
Las Sallc-Pcru tomorrow afternoon,
In order that his men might be &C
customcd to the floor, Coach Stricken,
Of ,Streator, brought his quintet here
last. evening and sent them thru a
practice game The Morris team also
went thru practice on the school
floor last evening.
Names OF the players eligible to
compete in the tournament have been
received The Ottawa high school
pays the expenses for eight Of the
players; Morris has twenty-three
men eligible to compete in the meet
and will probably send two full teams
to the meet.
Good Officials.
Young and Elliot, both Of Illinois
Wesleyan. will act as officials at the
meeting here. Young Is sport scribe
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15

A very important thought in connec.
ton with giving beginner his first
lesson in trapshooting is placing in
his hands a gun which, as near as
conditions will permit, fits him.
II he brings his own gun, assum-
ing that his cunning experience ends
with the field, it, in all probability,
will be found, owing to stock meas
urements, to be useless as a target
breaker,
Then, in all fairness to the novice
a trap gun should be borrowed, but,
instead of "hit-or-miss" selection,
the shooters should be carefully look
cd over until one is found as near
the build of our friend as may be,
and his gun secured for the occa.
sion Thus equipped, the beginner
has fair start, and, watched care
fully against bad position habits, will
quickly settle into the proper swing
which will carry with 1t confidence
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15

Cramped muscles or soreness follow.
lng a cold or case Of grippe are eased
and relieved by an application of
Sloan's Eminent Does not stain the
skin or clog the pores like mussy
o.ntments or plasters and pcnetrates
quickly without rubbing Timber up
your muscles after exercise, drive out
the pains and aches OF rheumatism
neuralgia, lumbago, strains, sprains
and bruises with Sloans l.inlmcn,
Get bottle today. At all Druggists.
25c. 3
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15
A. & l., MARQUETTES
ARE HERE FOR GAME
WITH ALL-STARS

The A. & l.. Marqucttes, recognized
as the fastest indoor team In the
world arrived in Ottawa this after.
noon for their championship game
with the All Stars this evening at tho
Armory. The game will decide the
championship of this state and rec
ord-breaking attendance is looked for
The battle will be fought nip and
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15
UNCLAIMED LETTERs.

Tho following IS list OF unclaimed
letters at the postoffice
Advertised March IL, 1917.
Arnold. Mrs. Julia.
Brown. John.
Calkins, G. +.
Caldwell, A. w.
Elong, Geo.
Fraiken. John CD
Hyatt. DR.. q. D.
Hill, Mrs. II, II.
Hess, Miss Rcbccca.
Imperial Theatre x
Mckinley, Mrs Carrie.
Schalott, Miss Esther. ~
Wick5. Otto. J. ~
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15

tuck, all the way thru Stanley or
Bags will work for the Chicago team
according to an announcement made
today. Captain Clegg is undecided as
to who he will send to the mound
against the crack Chicagoans.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15
Lipht Occupations.

Adding up column OF smoke.
Making keys for the Panama locks.
Fixing the teeth Of gale
Taking care Of self winding clocks
Sweeping the room with a glance.
Painting the shadow Of doubt.
Mnnicuring the hnnl OF fate.
Gathering eggs from n mnrc's nest
Polishing the shoe on the foot Of y
hi. Boston Transcript.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15
NOTICE BADGERS

Members CT the famous Badger
team will please report to any one of
the 10000 Leagues Under the Sea.
Bert Jordan can tell you about the
salary paid for players. Special in
ducements are offered to spit ball
hurlers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15

ships cargo on her last yyoagc was
worth s1.000O00 and the ship itself
was valued at 100000.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15
SCHOOLS FURNISH
LIST OF PLAYERS
| FOR MEET HERE
MORRIS ENTERS TWENTY.THREE
eAsPET ToSSERs FOR MEET
ING THAT WILL BE HELD HERE
FRIDAY AND SATuRDAY--LAST
PRACTICE TONIGHT.
GAMES FRIDAY.

40 o, mp. v. L. C.. VS.. Streator.
$50 o. nl.---Ottawa VS.. La Sale.
7;30 p. m.--Depue VS.. Marscilles
ago p.m.--Morris VS.. Spring Valley
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15
WITNESS COULDN'T CLIMB.
Stairs Kept Him, and So Court Vert
Down to Him.

san Diego. Cal. The unique situa
ton has been presented here Of an nd
journment of court to accommodate n
witness who was too bulky and lame
to climb the courthouse stairway.
The change to Il ground floor court
was agreed 10 by the attorneys inter
cstcd. and the testimony of Dr. W. Al
len. health officer of National City. In
the case against Davis Green on stat
utory charge, was taken with Judge
Lewis presiding.l
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15

The letters f. T. ~ :. on silver plat
ed tcapots mean electro plate on nickel
silver
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-03-15

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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-15
Picnic Supper

The faculty and students will enjoy
a picnic supper served on the campus
at o'clock, which will be followed
by a songfest of college songs held
in the upper gardens. Following the
songfest the Women's League will give
Japanese lantern parade on he
campus. An informal dance for mem
bers of the student body and faculty
will be held at the university gymnas-
ium as the closing event in the days
festivities. The proceeds of the dance
will be given to the Moscow chapter
of Red Cross.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-15
TROY DOES VALUABLE WORK
IN GREATER CROP CAMPAIGN
Boys and Girls of That Community
Have Abundant Free Ground and
Fine Prizes in Sight.

Prof. c.. B. Wilson, Miss Winifred
Calkins, superintendent of schools
Miss Ruth NJ Broman and Mrs. George
Horton visited Troy Monday in the
interest of the boys and girls club
work. They found the sentiment
strongly in favor of organized effort
and much good work already done,
Frank M. Green has offered the boys
and girls all the ground they can use
to advantage free of rental, and w.
M. Duthie has offered cash prizes ag-
gregatfng $75 for good, crops. There
is everything to indicate that Troy
will do her full share toward the, solu-
ton of the food problem.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-15

in the auditorium which promises to
be distinct and unusual. The students
will present patriotic and college
songs in tableaux, sung by a shorus
of mixed voices. The songs that will
be given in living pictures are "Tent-
ing Tonight on the Old Camp Ground"
"On the College Steps Tonight" Are
We Prepared?" Idaho, We Dearly
Love Thee" the junior class prize
song given at the annual inter-class
song contest; America, Love You"
1.-The Girl of 1917" or 81 Didn't Raise
My Girl to be a Farmer" "A Little
Man Bought Him a Big Bass Drum"
you've a Grand Old Flag" and THE
Star Spangled Banner"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-15
STUDENTS
DO THINGS
Will Present Unique Pro-
gram on Campus
Next Friday
YOUNG FOLKS In CHARGE
Patriotism VIII Dominate All the Ac-
tiyities ON Annual Campus
Day at u. of 7.
YOUNG FOLKS In CHARGE

Friday, May IS, the annual Campus
day will be observed by the students
of the University of Idaho. Two de-
partures from the usual custom of
conducting the day are to be made
this year: The student body will
have complete charge of the activities
and program of the day, instead of
being supervised by the faculty. and
there will be no May Queen or May
pole winding as has been the custom
since the Inauguration of Campus day.
The day will be dedicated to patriot
ism, and will be in charge of the Wom-
women students of the university.
Miss Edna Harrington, president of
the league, has appointed Miss Cert
rude Hays as chairman of Campus
Day activities. Working with Miss
Hayes on the executive committee is
Miss Gertrude Denecke and Miss
Ethel Richmond. Miss Hayes has
named Miss Mona Ferris as head of
the program committee.
"Campus Clean-Up"
The morning hours of Campus day
will be given over to Campus clean
up" which will be carried on under
the direction of Coach Bleamaster and
w. S. Edmundson. At 1 O'Clock an
inter-class tennis tournament of mixed
doubles will be held on the university
courts.
Some Patriotic Songs
At 3 O'Clock program will be given
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-15
An Alien Enemy

At times the weather man acts just
like an alien enemy. Now he says:
CLOUDY, westerly winds for this
for this neighborhood.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-15

Should the weather be Indictment or
threatening on next Friday, Campus
day will be postponed until May %.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-05-15

Some Patriotic Songs
At 3 o'clock program will be given
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
ALIEN

ALLEN" is obnoxious word in America. 1t has
been but little used in recent years. 1t has received
but little attention since the furore the alien and
sedition laws of the early days of the republic
All America has become accustomed to welcom
ing people from all lands that they and
enjoy all the blessings of freedom and opportunity.
that is very look upon any of these ref
ugees as enemies. aliens.
But it is one of the penalties of that Amer
leans today must be put guard against and
women living in their midst 1t is fearful thing to
contemplate but it is stern necessity Self
ton demands it. The life of the nation demands it.
President Wilson in his declaration of lays
special stress on the alien and it will be well for all
to study this part of the declaration with extreme
care
Allen enemies" under the laws of the United
States and under the conditions existing include
~all natives citizens, denizens subjects of Germany
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09

wild birds do not accept tin cans, be-
cause it had removable bottom, Sc
one could clean out the nest when
needed. No other house, as we recall
had any top or bottom removable for
cleaning AS solitary or social mud
dauber wasps often build in the rooms
i in years birds do not occupy them,
it is necessary for man to step in
and clean out before birds can get in
the masonry clogged doorways.
TOO few houses had a rear batten
board or contrivance for hanging the
house up and taking it down for in
spection, when desired, and only two
we recall had a swinging attachment,
which is designed to scare off English
sparrows from nesting in such era
die, which is bound to rock more VIC
lently than the tree it is rung on.
How Judging is Done
Manual training ability counted
less than the bird-adaptation features,
being weighed at 40 per cent bent
over nails, projecting lacks or nails
near entries, where birds dresses
might be scratched, cracks, poor
joints, lacks of stain, lacks of planning
eff roughness where smooth lumber
was Intentionally used, all reduced
Il
houses. In judging manual training,
distinct effort was made not to judge
harshly on details which the younger
pupils would not be expected to know
before they had had instruction in this
art, but we believe that none of the
above penalised points were beyond
The ability of the smallest youngster
10 grasp"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
More Appropriate.

One of the big eastern structural
companies having a contract to build a
travelling crane above a cOal-handling
plant at 2 dock, decided to employ a
surgeon to remain ION the job" The
honored one was given a note which
read: ''Please hand this to the fore
man in charge and tell him that you
will look after any of the men who
may be injured by. falling from the
work" The doctor without ado went
out to the plant. He looked up at the
false work that was being built in
preparation for the crane, and it was
so high that the men on it looked like
Lilliputians. He thought of the posi-
bilities if one of them should fall to
the dock and he said to the foreman:
II think the company made mistake.
1t should have addressed this letter to
an undertaken"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09

a family's diet, but at the curren
prices or at the prices which are like
ly to prevail next summer and fall, il
may be quite heavy item of ex-
pense to buy all the vegetables re-
CURED for immediate use on the ta-
BILE, to say nothing or laying in a sup
ply for winter USE The cost is al
most nothing in money and compare
vegetables needed for the family if one
! has a suitable place for a large gar
| den
Since it will not be possible to Sc
cure water for these gardens, it is rec
commended that only field vegetables
be planted, such as potatoes, carrots,
parsnips, cabbage, beets, turnips, etc.
Quick growing garden vegetables such
as peas, pole beans, radishes, lettuce,
etc., should be raised in the yard
where they can be watered and sue
cession of crops raised throughout
the summer.
Applications for allotments should
be made to Mr.. Gleave, at the town.
site office Positively no allotments
will be made at the main office and all
matters in connection with these gar
dens will be referred to Mr.. Gleave.
Since the spring is very late and it'll
is very important that blowing be done |
early and that crops be put in as |
quickly as possible in order to get |
the full benefit of the unusual amount
of moisture in the ground, it is sug
gested that those desiring garden
tracts reserved, put in their applica
ton at once.
A. H. 3LAMPERT.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
ADVERTISING
MUSTEROLE-QUICK
Relief! NO BLISTER!
It Soothes and Relieves Like a
Mustard Plaster Without
the Burn or Sting

Musterole is a clean, white ointment
made with the oil of mustard. It does ali
the work of the old-fashioned mustard
plaster-does it better and does not bis
ter. You do not have to bother with a
cloth. You simply rub it on-and usually
the pain is gone!
Many doctors and nurses use Muster
ole and recommend it to their patients.
They will gladly tell you what relief it
gives from sore throat, bronchitis, Group,
stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia, congestion,
pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago, pains
and aches of the back or joints, sprains,
sore muscles, bruises, chilbIains, frosted
feet, colds of the chest Git often pre-
vents pneumonia).
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09

being males of the age of ID year and upwards, who
shall the United States and actually
uralized."
The greater part of the presidents proclamation
is devoted to outlining the duties of these aliens under
the present war; prescribing their treat
ment should they fail to obey the laws and orders
that must be rigidy enforced Their duties are we'll
summed up in this parapragh from the presidents
proclamation:
"All alien enemies enoined to preserve the
peace towards the United States to refrain from
crime against the public safety and from violating
the laws of the United States and of the states and
territories thereof, and to refrain from actual hos
tility giving information aid or comfort to the
enemies of the United States and to comply with
the regulations which hereby or which may be
from time to time promulgated by the president;
and so long they shall conduct themselves in
cordance with law they shall be undisturbed in the
peaceful pursuit of their lives and occupations,
and be accorded the consideration all peaceful
and law-a abiding persons except far restric-
lions may be necessary for their protection
and for the safety of the United Staes and towards
such alien enemies conduct themselves in ac-
cordance with law, all citizens of the United States
are enjoined to preserve the peace and to treat ,
them with all such friendlness may be compat-
ible with loyalty and allegiance to the United
States"
These admonition apply to this community we'll
as to all others There is such thing as free
speech formerly understood This country is at
war with Germany and while the lasts man has
right to utter word in favor of Germany in
sure of the government of the United States
Every man, and child in the United States
must be for the United States now or get out
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
A COMMUNITY In SORROW

The tragedy that brought untimely death to Yer
Henry has overwhelmed this community with grief.
A deep personal bereavement has to very many,
only among his fellow Students but in all
the unexpected taking off of this brilliant young
man. rightly endowed with all the attributes that make
successful honored and beloved.
To his striker father and mother to all his rel
atives to his fellow Students and to those intimate
friends who his friendship dearly the SYM
patty of the community is extended in unstined
ure In such time words hollow and meaning
Iesss human sympathy is of little avail 1t is time
when the strongest can only look to Him who
doeth all things WELL and take comfort and consola-
the that this life is but little span
at best.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
CONTRIBUTION BOX
Note: All communications must be
signed. Names are withheld from
publication if requested ED.

Potlatch, Ida, April 4, 1917.
Aside from the great war question
of today there is probably none other
more discussed than the ever increas-
ing cost of living. 1t is a difficult
problem to solve and one which re-
quires earnest consideration. The
Potlatch Lumber company has devised
a plan of coping with this problem
whereby it will be possible for the in
habitants of Potlatch to reduce its
cost of living to minimum and which
can be carried out in spite of car
shortages or any of the conditions
which have been so unsatisfactory in
the lumber business for some time
past.
The proposition is this: There is
enough vacant land in and near town
to make a great many nice gardens
and it is planned to let each family
have the use of a tract Of a quarter
of an acre or more according to the
size of the family, for this purpose.
Vegetables constitute one of the
most healthful and impoi tant items in
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
BIRD NEST
BUILDERS
Winners Among the Chill
edren of the Moscow
Schools
REVIEW OF THE SUBJECT
Judges Give Valuable Pointers ON
Habits of Moscow Birds and
the Homes They Favor
=
MOSCOW PRIZE WINTERS i
i. !.
MOSCOW PRIZE WINNERS !

First Prize-S1.00 Each
Harry Ogden
Donald Gardner
Second Prize-75c each
Nora Gustafson
Mary Angel
Third PriZe-51c Each
Virginia Angel
Menefee FELTON,
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
FAYORS A FARM TRACTOR

Harvey Alfred the director of farm markets.
calls attention to the possible shortage of horses due
to lack of feed and the demands of He suggests
the buying small farm the cooperative
plan that each machine might be used by number
of farmers. He is confident that good tractors
be purchased at cost This is matter worth consider
ing
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09

1--WE must commend the twig house
built about tin can, even the most
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09

perches at the entry, whereas English
sparrows seem to peter perch, there
fore in most bird-houses judged, the
perch did not add to its value.
In this connection, it is interesting
to sum up what the children planned
to accommodate: 10 houses houses
were built for wrens, IS houses were
built for bluebirds, two nest shelves
were built for robins, one house was
built for chickadees, one house was
built for flicker woodpecker, one
house was built for martin swallows,
one house was built for sparrows
(Why0
The Family Flat
The martin pole house deserves
honorable mention for the plan fol-
lowed in its construction, for its sol
idity, and its neatness, though I'M
stained. Its chief defect was in hay
ing the family chambers twice too
large, if the mother bird is to keep
her eggs warm when incubating. By
running partitions through the mid
die OF each story and boring holes on
the opposite side, double the number
of family flats could be made, with the
average size nearer what the birds
need
Too Much Style
"One of the bluebird houses was
finished like large dollhouse with
nice glass windows, Railways, |
porches and all, but alas, the blue
bird may be scared by the large |
amount of sunlight the windows let in
On her brood and the sun may over
heat them. On the other hand the
English sparrows may more likely
AXE possession and stuff the window
panels over with straw to keep the
light out.
Where Architects Fail
Fortunately, the sparrow house
vas built with an entry so small that
vrens are about the only birds that
an get into it, However, this mis-
axe in, choice of size of entry took
IF 10 per cent. Inside adaptability
md out are two different things, rank
nix 25 per cent each. One bluebird
ouSe would have been a prize win
Ter but that such large open Sits
we're left in the floor that the nestl-
ngs would freeze to death in Pa
ouSe wind
Bad Sanitation Too
Other houses lost where no provis-
IN was made, even by poor joinery for ;
rainage of the floor, in case rain or
now blew in. Such drainage must be |
cry small so as not to let in too {
luch air on windy days. Where en-
'ance holes had 5 per cent or more S
p-slope, most rain would run out, Y
specially also if the roof overhung t
but one house had the |
oof of bark put on with bark seams
inning across the roof instead of G
own the slope, so that the water and +
low would be held there and as the a
,rk had cracked would leak through h
ito the occupants. O
No Use for Tin Can S
1--WE must commend the twig house
Tilt about tin can, even the most n
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09

Prof. A. c. Burrill of the University
Idaho has prepared an instructive
b interesting report on the bird
|lse building contest just held in
|scow under the auspices of the
ne department of the Historical
ID. The contestants were pupils
|fn the Whitworth school and the
| ges were Professor Burrill, Pro-
'sor Wiley of the Moscow High
. DOL and Mrs. R. V. Crozier
A Home for a Wren
his admirable report Professor
rill says:
Because of the agricultural value
the presence in Moscow of native
Is in distinction from English spar
S, emphasis in judging the bird
ses, was laid upon whether the
Ee fitted the requirements of the
for which the child architect
med 1t was built. Thus no hole
biting bird except the wren should
the entry at the bottom of the
box, since they want to go down
rs not upstairs when they enter
+ homes. Since wren should
have an entry-hole much larger
the diameter of a quarter dollar
+, if one wants to keep the Eng
sparrow out, the two third prizes |
ID of ranking higher for that rea-
There were two prizes for each !
second, and third place, one set
|rizes going to the older grade |
one set to the younger grade
rem.
The Favorite Birds
|ole-inhabiting birds do not need
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1917-04-09
ToDAY,s MARKET QUOTATIONS

The following market quotations are
he prices paid to the producer by the
dealer and are changed daily, thus CIV
ing the. public the accurate quotations
in all classes Of grain, produce and
meats:
The grain quotations below we're
furnished today by the Mark 2. Miller
Milling company of Moscow.
Wheat, F0rtyfOld, per bu.. $3.50. Sl.51
Wheat, BIuestem, per bu.. .-... -S1.5S
Wheat, Club, per bu.. .......... .Sl.5s
Wheat, Red Russian, per bu.- =. .S1.54
Oats, per cwt. Observation-Disclosures. $l.S0
Barley. per cwt.. $3.50