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Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Delicious mustard is made by first siicing an onion in a bowl and cover ing it with vinegar. Let this stand forty eight hours. then pour off the vinegar into another bowl, add little -od pepper, salt and sugar and enough Av mustard to thicl1en to cream The proportions should be 9 teaspoon of the pepper and salt and twice that If sugar.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
UMBR BELLA STAND.

unique little umbrella stand Is made in the following manner: A wheel off a child's wagon Is fastened securely to an ordinary cane: wheel is placed about three-eights from top of cane. Get a shallow dish of either metal or wood. This Is screwed to bottom of cane. The bottom of the stand must be as large as the wheel Very attractive done in gilt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
CLEANING CORALS.

To clean coral beads. put piece of soda about the size of a pea into a bowl of water hot enough to dissolve the soda. Rub some ordinary soap on the fingers, then rub on the beads Rinse them in clean cold water and dry a clean cloth.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

For cara che-take bit of cotton batting, put upon it a pinch of black pepper gather it up and tie it. dip in sweet oil and insert into the ear. Put q flannel bandage over the head and keep it warm. It will give immediate eeIief.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

People who have hay fever grow ragweed in their gardens and admire golden rod because of their lack of knowledge.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Uncle Sam crnmends the women to can. pickle, jen and dry" and lets the men go right on smoking.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
EALTH AND BEAUTY.

When a person faints immediately place the person in 8, Iving position, with head lower than the body Tn this way consciousness returns quick
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

If you have a pan or bottle of sour ed milk let it stand until it is thick. put tarnished silver forks, spoons and small pieces into shallow pan and pour the milk over them. Let them remain in the milk half hour longer. then wash and rejoice in their bright ness.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Whoever thought the worlds needs would require America to resort to food control, transportation control and press control Prussianism has a world wide pressure
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Twenty-one women are now em- pIoyed as machinists in the Locust Point shops of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad They all wear overa Ills and caps just the same as the men.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
EGGS.

To determine the exact age of eggs, dissolve about four ounces of common salt in a quart of pure water and then immerse the egg. If it be cnly day or so old, 1t will sink to the bottom of he dish but if it be three days old it will float; if more than five, it win :ome to the surface
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Every woman should own little glass eye cup with which to apply washes to the eve. A little powdered bora cic acid dissolved in water to which a little rose water is added makes an ideal eyewash. It will re- iieve strained and tired eyes and will Inpart a natural brightness to them.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Newspapers placed under carpets and rugs are most satisfa ctory, and by using a long stitch they may be sewn together on the machine, making squares as large as may be required.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Fashion is on the point of declar- ing that women called to do a mans work are entitled to wear trousers Some wear them without meeting this requirement.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

To keep the eyebrows in a good con- ton use an eyebrow brush to smooth them down. A very small portion of olive oil to which Q drop of perfume has been added may be used sparingly smoothing the eyebrow away from the nose when applying it. Use tweezers to remove an occasional too long hair or if it grows over the roof of the nose
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
CANDLE WELDING.

To make candle fit a csndlestic1, dip the end of the candle in hot water to soften the wax and then push if nto the candlestick
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

4 German woman's statement: "The highest principle of Germany is: Do right and fear no one.''' We all wish the highest principle of Germany was being honored
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Should the men who volunteered and were rejected wear the same kind of a button as those who didn't volunteer but were exem pted ?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

William HohenzolIern has a thous- and paid agents in America today, do- ing what he would order executed any man for doing in Germany.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

John Barleycorn doesn't think any man is fool enough to count him as a friend. Old Tanglefoot would put dunce's cap on such a fellow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

The rag -tagand bob tail of the suf- fragist party should be treated just as the rag -tag-and- bob tail of other parties are treated
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

More than 1900, 900 women are ac- tIve farmers and gardeners in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

A strengthening drink for the aged is made by boiling a tablespoon of pure honey in half pint of water.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
PRESERVING REMINDER.

Keep your doors and windows closed While filling preserving jars, thus avoiding drafts, and breakage will he saved.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

The way Germany borrows money of Switzerland is after the manner of the highwayman who borrows your money on the pike.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

child in the country should have finger in the pie.' or at least dol lar in the fund.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

The American in Honolulu who failed to register is called a stacker, and notified he will have to live twice to live it downi That's going somei
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

England's estimate of a promise from Berlin is that it is just as de- pendable as any other false pre- 1erSet
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Tea is one of the foods which it will rot do to keep in a glass jar Tea loses its strength in strong light and deteriorates in a weak light.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
WHEN ROASTING MEAT.

When roasting meat la6 clean white muslin cloth (wet) over it. In this way the meat does not require when done
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

The New York Medical College and Hospital for Women war unit, which was the first unit of women physi- clans to offer their services to the United States is drilling for war work.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Gen. Hindenburg declares: Our confidence is as firm as a rock" Ger many's confidence game will not work
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

There is one thing to be said of the American hen: She was never mean enough to push eggs to dollar dozen. She's a victim not a culprit.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

It is said 10000 Russians were blown to pieces by the cannon they deserted Following bad leaders re- suited in their extermination.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

It was in October 1915 that the Kali ser said: T shall stand no nonsense from America after the war!" After the war his zone of influence will be as limited as the Czar's.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

handkerchief wet with eau de CO., logne and held under the eyes will help to remove the dark lines caused by fatigue.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

The countries that do not need an- thracite coal to keep them warm are just becoming aware of what they es- capped.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

When peace dawns divine right of rulers should be tabooed. That hum bug has wrought ruin enough
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Ribbons and roses go to make up some of the attractive corsets. Many are boneless. but are supplied with rubber ipsets.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

If the war continues for three years many or the railroads of the United States will be operated by women.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Ink spots may be taken out of deli cate white goods with chlorinated so- da. 4 few drops poured on will make the ink disappear at once. This should not be used on silk.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

It is a fad of the season to have the stripes or a single material run at two, three or more angles in the made-up costume,
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Neura 1gia is relieved bv applying a bag of hot salt, and it will relieve ear ache sometimes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

If Germany could defeat the Eng fish navy she wouldn't care whether America was warlike or neutral, she would take it and mulct it.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

The effect IS at once elegant and eubdued and if there is 9 little bead embroidery employed the touch of the frivolous is thereby imparted and with out any marring effect on the ensem- hle.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

The patriot whose vision includes a commission before it has been earned are made of poor stuff. Place hunters are not good fighting men!
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Good macaroni is of a yellowish tint and does not break readily in cook ing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Women are working in England as stevedores and loading 10000 ton ships Where is the man who thought woman's sphere was the kitchen?
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

The easiest way to sprinkle clothes is to use a clean whisk broom that ehould be kept for this purpose.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Turpentine is the best preventive for moths. Saturate pieces of brown paper with same and lace in boxes.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
CONCERNING WOMEN.

More than 20 per cent. of the nfuni- t1on workers in France are women.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

The Americans who think it is their duty to be loyal should discover that it is their privilege and their protec- tiOn
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

The age limits for women employed m the British government and sent tt France must be over twenty years anc under A0
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

with the dynamic force of enthusia sm, hope and sacrifice, righteous men will make Ireland a nation once more"
 J. H. CUMMINGS. Norwich
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
How Did It Pass the Censor.

Secretary Lansing announces that the best fighter will win. It takes a great head to think up a bit of wis dom like that. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Since the German government is not likely to be reformed it should be de- horned.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

If pocketless trousers are to be- come the fashion, hip pockets will have to be added to shirts.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Women are now employed as bag gage smashers' at French railroad sta tions
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
RECIPE

MarshmalIoW Dessert: One-half pint cream whipped). sweeten and flavor
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Black satin embroidered in gold makes a dress of rare distraction.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Simplicity marks the most fashion
 able garments of the summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

A slight earthquake shock was felt on Thursday night throughout Argen- tina.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
DICTATES OF FASHION.

Hats are made of gingham.
 The one color hat is snartest
 Skirts are still short and straight The latest sweaters have odd weaves Linen dresses are becoming fashion a ble.
 CoIlar1ess necks continue to be pop u1ar
 Even hats are being made of crochet work.
 Table damask is used In making a nove1 skirt.
 A weird arrangement of wings on one unusual hat accentuates it's novel
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20
WOMAN IN LIFE AND IN THE KITCHEN

appearance Both hat and wings are beige color.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Table damask is used In making novel skirt.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

A weird arrangement of wings on one unusual hat accentuates it's novel
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

SUGGESTIONS FOR
 THE HOUSEWIFE
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Even hats are being made of crochet work
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Colar1ess necks continue to be pop
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Hats are made of gingham.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-20

Linen dresses are becoming fashion
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-20
PROLOGUE.

Big Timber" is a dra-
matte story Of love and the
logging camps "a vigorous
tale Of lives that are made or
broken By the big timber Of
the northwest. around which
they bud their hope. and
aspiradosa From the very
first chapter the romance grips
the Interest," q the reader. and
there is no letup in the ten
sion as Novelist Sinclair. with
wonderful cleverness. weaves
a plot which IN character
delineatipn. imaginative con-
stuciion and heart interest
has rarely be IN surpasse d il a
decade.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-20

yond Monohans vengeful blows. slip
ping under those driving fists to slap
his adversary, to trip him, hooking
him with the futility of his effort.
The elusive light footedness Of the
man, the successive singing of those
contemputuous slaps at last maddened
MOnohan into ignoring the rules by
which men fight. He dropped his
hands and stood painting with his ex-
ertions. Suddenly he kicked. a swift
lunge for Fyfe's body.
Fyfe leaped aside; then he closed
Powerful~and weighty man as Mon
ohan was, Fyfe drove him halfway
around with short arm blow that
landed near his heart and while he
staggered from that clamped one thick
arm about his neck In the strangle
hold. Holding him helpless, bent back.
ward across his broad chest, Fyfe slow
ly and systematically chokcd him. He
shut off his breath until Monohan's
tongue protruded and his eyes bulged
classify, and horrible, gurgling noises
issued from his gasping mouth.
Jack, Jack" Stella found voice to
shrek, you're killing him.
Fyfe lifted his eyes to hers The
horror he saw there may have stirred
him, or he may have considered his
object accomplished. Stella could not
tell. But he flung Monohan from him
with a force that sent him reeling a
dozen feet, to collapse on the moss. 1t
took him a full minute to regain his
breath, to rise to unsteady feet, to find
his voice.
You can't win all the time" he
gasped. "Some day I'll show you that
you can't"
With that he turned and went back
the way he had come. Fyfe stood 81.
lent, hands resting on his hips, watch
Ing until Monohan pushed out a slim
speed launch from under cover Of over.
hanging alders and set OF down the
lake.
Well" BE- remarked then in a curl
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-20
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications ,as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There Is only one way to cure catar.
rhal deafness and that 70 by a con-
stitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deaf.
ness Is caused by an inflamed condi-
ton of the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube Is
inHamed you have rumbllng sound
or imperfect hearing and when 1t Is
entirely closed Deafness is the result.
Unless the inflammation can be re.
duced to its normal condition hearing
will be destroyed forever. Many cases
Of deafness are caused by catarrl.
which is an innamed condition Of the
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Med
icine acts thru the blood on the mu'
cous surfaces of the system.
We will give one hunured Dollars
for any case Of Catarrhal Deafness
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Medicine. Circulars free all Drug
gists 75c.
r. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-20
SYNOPSIS.

90 Estella Benton left pennilcss or
phan, goes to Join her brother Charlie
who Is logging lumber in British Co
lumbia
Charlie tells Stella of his prospects
and describes his primitive manner
OF living He introduces a .neighbor
Paul Abbey.
Charlie end Stella proceed to his
logging camp on Roaring Lake. Stella
is aghast at the baroness of it and is
repealed by the unoouthness of the
lumberjacks.
Fyfe pays a visit Stella is repealed
by him, although she feels the force OF
his personality Stella wants to quit
but her brother dissuades her. lie
takes the gang back to Fyfe's camp.
Fyfe pays a visit. Stella is repealed
by him, although she feels the force
Of his personality Stella wants tt
quit, but her brother dissuades her
He takes the gang back to Fyfe's
camp.
Stella visits Fyfe's camp while hel
brother Is there. 1t Is an improve
ment over Charles, Fyfe visits The
Bentons and quells drunken rio
among tn. loggcrs.
Charlie shts intoxicated and Stell;
becomes ALI the more disguised w'tl
her surroundings Fyfe proposes
marriage II way out but is re
jected.
Winter sets In, bringing more drum
kenness and trouble. Stella is sorel.
tried and Fhen Fyfc proposes agail
she marrics him Immediately.
IN spring, the Eyes retutn from ;
honeymoon. and Stella is pleased will
her new home.
Stella goes canoeing on the lake
upsets and Is rescued by Monohan,
partner of Abbey and toward whom
she is greatly attracted.
Stella, who had lost her singinI
voice aftely showing great promise
suddenly discovers that her voice ha
returned 'ngfull power. This increase
her popularity in the Abbey house
hold.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-20
EXECUTORS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.

BY virtue of the authority granted
me by and under the last will and
testament OF George Jacob thinner.
mann, deceased, ! shall on Saturday,
September 20. 1917, at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon, at the north door of the
Court House in Ottawa, Illinois. offer
for sale at public yendue the 100
acre farm owned by said Zimmerman
and described as
The Southeast Quarter (SEA)
of Section Eight (S), in Town
ship Thirty.three (33) North,
Range Three (3) East of the
Third Principal Meridian, in the
County of La Sale and State Of
Illinois.
Terms of Sale. --10% OF the pur.
chase price to be paid at datesof sale
and the balance to be paid upon con
firmation of said sale by the Probate
Court of La Sale County, Illinois.
This farm is situated about three
miles northwest Of Ottawa, and con
sists of about eighty acres of tillable
land and about eighty acres of pasture
and woodland, a great deal of which
can be cleared up and made available
for tillGge purposes.
There are ample and adequate farm
buildings and the land is well tiled
This is a very choice farm and Tiers
splendid opportunity to acquire q
fine place.
The land is rented until the first OF
March, 1918, and the purchaser has
the right to fall plow the stubble land
Possession to be giver upon contr
nation Of the sale by the court, sub
ject to the present tenants rights.
Abstract of title can be examined
at the office of the undersigned, In
Ottawa, Illinois.
EDWARD G.. SWIFT.
Executor of the Last viii and Tesla
mcnt OF George Jacob Zimmerman
ueceaseti.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-20
armed" he tainted hoarsely.

armed" he tainted hoarsely.
"No? Fyfe cast the rifle to one side.
II fell with a metallic clink against a
stone. 81 do say 1t, though. you see.
You are sort of n yellow deg. Mono
han. You know It, and you know that
know It. That's why it stinss you
to he told So"
Monohan stepped back and slipped
out OF his coat. His face was crimson.
"I1l teach you something" he
snarled.
He lunged forward as he spoke,
shooting straight arm blow for
Fyfe's face. II swept through empty
air. for Fyfe, poised on the balls Of
bis feet. ducked under the driving fist
and slapped Monohan across the mouth
with the open palm of his hand.
Tag" he said sardonically. You're
it,"
Monohan pivoted and, rushing. swung
right and left, missing by inches. Fyfc's
hooking gri,, seemed to madden him
completely He rushed again. launch
ing another vicious blow that threw
him partly off his balance. Before he
could recorer Fyfe kicked both feet
from under him. sent him sprawling
on the moss.
Stella stood like one stricken. The
very thing she dreaded had come about
Yet the manner of its unfolding was
not as she had visualized it when she
saw Fyfe near at hand. She saw now
a side of her husband that she bad
never glimpsed. that she found hard
to understand. She could have under
stood him beating Monohan senseless
II he could. A murderous fury of jeal
ousy would not have surprised her
This did He had not struck a blow
did not attempt to strike
She could not guess why, but sh,
saw that he was playing with Mono
han. making n fool Of him, for all Mon
ohan's advantage Of height and reach
Fyfe moved like the light, always be
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-20

ously detached, .impeEsoiial tone, the
lightning will begin to play by and by
l suppose"
what do you meani' Stella asked
breathlcssly.
He did not answer. His eyes turned
to her slowly. She saw now that his
face was white and rigid. that the line
Of his lips drew harder together as lie
looked at her. but she was not pre-
pared for the storm that broke. She
did not comprehend the tempest that
ragged within him until he had her by
the shoulders. his fingers crushing into
her soft flesh like the jaws Of trap,
shaking her as terrier might shake a
rat till the heavy coils Of hair cascad-
ed over her shoulders, and for a second
fear tugged at her heart, for she
thought he meant to kill her.
When he did desist he released her
with thrust Of his arms that sent her
staggering against tree, shaken to
the roots of her being. though not with
fear. Anger had displaced that. A
hot protest against his brute strength
against his passionate outbreak, stirred
her. Appearances were against her
she knew. Even so, she revolted
against his cave man roughness. She
was amazed to find herself longing for
the power 10 strike him.
She faced him. trembling. leaning
against the tree trunk. staring at him
in impOtent rage. And the fire died
out of his eyes as she looked. He drew
a deep breath or two and turned away
to pick up his rifle. When he faced
about with that in his hand the old
mask of immobility was IN place. HI
waited white Stella gathered up bel
scattered halrpins and made shift tC
coil her hair into semblance Of order
then he said gently:
Il won't break out like that again."
"Once il enough"
more than enough for me-" he an
swered. -
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-20
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION.

State of Illinois, La sale Coz nty.-ss
In the Circuit Court, to the October
Term, A. ID. 1917.
Nora C. Garland VS. Henry Donahue
James Donahue, John Donahue
Anna Donahue Mary Garland,
James Donahue and Henry Dona'
hue, as executors Of the last will
and testament of Patrick Donahuc
deceased Alice Garland, Edward
Garland Patrick Garland, John Gar
land, Justine Garland, Henry Gar
land, Bernard Garland James Gar
land, Anna Garland, Nellie Garland
Margaret Garland and Julia Gar
land.-in Chancery; Bill to Set
Aside Will-Gen. No. 1854.
Affidavit of non-resdence of John
Donahue, implicated with the above Ge
PENDANTS, Henry Donahuc ct AL hav
ing been filed in the Clerks office OF
the Circuit Court of said county, no
tice IS therefore hereby given to tho
said nonresident defendant that the
comlainant filed her bill of complaint
in said Court in the Chancery side
thereof, on the 9Th day of September
1917, and that thereupon summons
issued out of said Court, wherein sale
suit is now pending, returnable or
the second Monday in the month OF
October next, as is by law required
Now, unless you, the said non-resi
dent defendant above named. Johr
Donahue, shall personally be and ap
pear before said Circuit Court on the
first day of the next term thereof tC
be holden at Ottawa, in and for the
said county on the second Monday
in October next, and plead. answer
or dcmur to said complainants bill o
complaint, the same and the matters
and things therein charged and STATED
will be taken as confessed, and de
cree entered against you according t.
the prayer of said bill.
JOHN l.. WITZEMAN.
Clerk
Ottawa, H., September 5, 1917.
r. M. Kelly, compliments solicitor
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-20
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