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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24
HOD ELLER SIGNS
WITH CiNCY REDS

The Sporting NewsVhim tho follow.
ing notes on George Beebe, one time
La Sale pitcher, and "Hod" Eller.
former Henry Grey ball tossers.
Pitcher Fred Becbe, released by
Cleveland to the Portland Coast
League club has notified the Portland
management he won't come West and
an attempt IL being made to swan him
! to Louisville. The Louisville club
mas offered Pitcher Jack Northun
but Portland doesn't seem to figure
that an even swap
Pitcher Hod Eller, who had a trial
with the Chicago White Sox and was
sent to Moline, from where he mmp.
cd TO an Independent team last sum.
mer announces that he has signed
contract with the Cincinnati Reds
for the coming season. He probally
VIII ind there are prrliminarles tc
settle before the Reds can use him"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24
WILL OTTAWA HAVE
SEM|-PR0 TEAM?
HOT STOVE LEAGUE SPINS YARN
THAT DUNN WILL AGAIN OFFER
FANS A BALL cLu6-HeNRY
eaeya WILL QUIT! x

father around the hot stove league
while we recite the latest yarn from
the cracker box philosophers. Dope
mas II that Ottawa will again maze
her bow In baseball circles with u
crack semi-pro nine.
Dinny Dunn. a veteran of many sea
sons. will probably be at the helm OF
her majesty, the good ship OTTAWA
Stars While runn has not stated
whether or not he will put team in
the field. it has been rumored about
that he will once again offer the pub
lie a nine.
Dunn last year put one OF the best
teams in the state in the field, only 10
have them given poor support, when
resolved itself into the disbandmen'
OF the team. The season, however,
did not get under way until late and
this may have something to do with
the poor attendance.
Fitzpatrick. OF La Sale, who in the
past two years captained the Ottawa
team, is, of the opinion that crack
seminro. team will be welcomed by
the fandom OF this city. With the
Ottawa Chamber Of Commerce organ
ICED and bunch OF real live boosters
steering things it may be possible
that they will take hand in the sport.
A good baseball team is an excellent
advertisement for town.
Down at Henry, ILL.,, they have been
given enough baseball to make them
sick for few weeks. The Henry Re-
publican stated few weeks ago that
the nine would be made up OF local
talent. which means that the high SAL
AIRED birds who made a sustenance
from their diamond performing. will
not be given meal tickets from Man
aeer Bransheld.
Henry merchants contributed loyal
" to the support Of the team, but ow-
iug to the fact that the team was on
the road greater part Of the time in.
tefest was lost In the game.
At Peru, just as sure as the robins
appear in the spring, the Peru Ma
rooms will grace the field. The Ma
rooms have o we'll perfected organiza.
tion, save from a patronage stand
point. The game was not given the
support that It deserved, consequently
the players had to be content on tho
earnings from the gate alone as their
salary.
In Ottawa, every man was paid a
salary, regardless of the amount tax.
In at the gate.
Up at Morris a team will probably
be In the held next year, Just in order
to take the eoncoit out Of the Joliet
Rivals, whom they used to trouncc
Ahont as regular as they ate.
The Grundv county fans were loyal
supporters OF the game. Tournaments.
however. has ever been the long sui;
OF Fnger Bros ct al.
Marseilles. It Is said.wil reorcanize
the city league. Nothing definite has
heen done with the baseball germs in
this city,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24
interesting Vegetables.

NORN AND TOMATOES.-Corn and
l. tomatoes are frequently used to
gether To prepare Mexican to.
matoes melt two tablespoonful Of but.
ter or bacon fat, add three Tablespoons
fuls Of chopped green peppers and COOK
until softened Add pint OF stewed
tomatoes, teaspoonful Of sugar, three
fourths of teaspoonful Of salt, dash
of cayenne and half teaspOonful OF
onion juice. Turn in pint of corn
stewed in the smallest possible amount
Of water, and let stand to become thor.
oughIy heated. Serve with or without
bacon.
Braise Carrots. and lay in
cold water for an hour, then cut IN
! long strips and boil in sailed water un'
til almost tender. Meanwhile fry IN a
little hot bacon dripping one large
minced onion. When slightly Drowned
remove the onion, add the drained car
rots to the fat and stir briskly until
lust beginning to color. Strain or the
fat; turn the vegetable III heated
covered dish; add paprika and salt to
taste, and stir in one tablespoonful OF
worcestershire sauce. Serve very hot.
Onions In Sweet Potato Cases. Six
to eight sweet potatoes, one pound
small white onions, one and a quarter
cupfuls milk. two tablespoonfuls butter.
one Tablespoonful -four, salt and pepper.
Cook the potatoes and onions separate.
ly in sailed boiling water. Peel and
mash the potatoes, seasoning them
with one-quarter cupful Of milk, ta'
blespoonful OF butter and salt and pep
per to taste. Flour the hands to keep
from sticking and shape the potatoes
into rounds followed in the center.
Drain the onions and put few into
each hollow. Put into the oven until
very hot. Make a cream sauce Of a
cupful Of milk. a tablespoonful Of but
ter and one Of -four. Season with salt
and pour about tablespoonful over
each case.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24
DARCY ASKS BOUT:
IN NEED OF MONEY

New York Jan. 24.-Lester Darcy is
convinced that it is time for action,
lie believes the size of the purse
lie could have demanded when he ar.
rived in America is being diminished
as the days pass by, and he was in.
structed his manager Timothy O'Sui.
IVAN, to make match for him as
soon as POSSIBLE. O'Sullivan was in
conference with Grant Hugh Browne
new manager of Madison Square Gar
don today and it is expected Darcy
will be matched before the weed ends
browne wants TO match Darcy with
Miske or Dillon.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24
Moorish Courtesy.

The following story il told Of the
visit Of a European diplomat to the
sultan Of Morocco. During the audi.
ence the visitor noticed with surprise
that not one OF the several clocks In
the audience chamber was going. He
mentioned In as delicate manner az
possible to the sultan that his clocks
had oil stopped and limited that he
would like to present him with one
Tint could be relied upon. The sultan
thanked him, with smile, and addel.
MY clocks are excellent timekecp.
ers They were all going Just before
you came. but I had them stopped, a.
| did not desire during your excclle,.
ey's all too brief visit 70 he reminde,l
OF the tiigh, Of time"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24
OFFER STEVENSON
SOUTHERN JOB

Will Bobby Stevenson, fromer OF
tawa player and at present employed
at Joliet steel mills, get tryout with
the Dallas club in Texas Stevenson
Is said to be under contract with the
Joliet Rivals but is at present dick
ering with the Dallas club of which
Doc White is manager. During Stcv,
enson's career with the Henry Greys
he punished the ball at better than
a 300 clip and was offered job with
several minor leagues in this vicinity
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24
'yeSIHTGHEN'
I&s.aGUPBOARD|
PICKED RECIPES.

INDIAN HAMMOCK BREAD.-One
cupful corn meal, one teaspoOnfu
butter, two eggs, one teaspoonful
salt. one teaspoonful sugar, one pint OF
milk. Into the milk. which has been
allowed to reach the boiling point, stir
the meal. Often II is thickened and is
fiee from Jumps; add butter, sugar and
salt. Beat the eggs with the whites
and yolks separately, adding the whites
last. Pour into buttered baking dish
and cook twenty minutes in very hot
oven. II using a gas stove, place an
asbestos mat over the top OF the dish
to prevent burning. Serve Mt once OF
the bread may fall. II correctly made
this should have the consistency Of q
light, fluffy pudding.
Jellied walnuts.-One tablespoonful
graduated gelatin, One-quarter cupfnl
OF cold water, one-third cupful boiling
water. three quarters cupful of sugar.
one-half cupful Of sherry wine, one-half
cupful orange juice, three tablespoon.
fuls lemon juice. Make same as other
jellies and cover the bottom Of shallow
pan with mixture. When firm place
over 1t, one inch apart. halves Of Eng
lish walnuts. Cover with remaining
mixture. Chill and cut in squares for
serving.
Stewed Artichokes.-Cut the arti-
chokes into quarters, scrape out inside
and trim the leaves about half. Fry
the pieces In oil with shallOt chop
ped fine. until 1t is all a light brown ;
season with pepper and salt. Add bones
or pieces Of cold meat and enough good
stock to cover and let them stew till
tender. Take out the pieces Of arti-
choke and drain the sauce over them
In the dish. The sauce should be thick
and dark brown. Take the lid Off the
stewpan some time before serving to
let It boil down: otherwise the sauce
will be thin and watery.
Mackerel Baked In MIX. - After
washing mackerel drain and cut in
pieces ready for serving. Place In Il
baking dish, add generous piece Of
butter and enough milk to cover. 1t
requires three-quarters Of an hour to
cook small fish and one hour for a
large one. When baked take out each
piece on platter and salt on both
sides. Thicker the hot milk with one
tablespoonful flour blended with water,
season with salt. put fish back in dish
with milk. set 1t where 1t will keep
hot. but not boil. for ten or fifteen min
utes. Never salt 1t until it is cooked.
as the salt will curdlc the milk. This
is delicious served with baked potatoes
and will not produce Ill effects. rs fried
fsh does in some persons.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24

";y'nat pleasure do you derive from
being pessimIst?"
"A great deal" replied Mr.. Growcler.
when the worst happens at least
have the satisfaction OF posing a. Z
prophet. Exchange. 4r
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24
A.~~M.A4~~/

On the basis that every grim Of
wheat will produce fifty German
mathematician has figured that third
year progeny Of single grain would
feed 800 men,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24

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islopIupo SUI po5uuuo ssu uum y lsul
nos sllsl quo Aus u ana " lqnop o. a.
.loqil ~ ois noi souli slI poSuuuo psq
uIulunoIu luql noS lIol QUO plnoqS
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24

Recent observations made In north.
ern Norway indisa i the average
dislsdw aurora 8l@ takes place
at shSAAf Of from NM ..to sixty.nyc
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24
SPORTS SECTION
SCOOP
BULLETIN.
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BULLETIN.
COLLAR AND LETTER RE-
CElVED IN NOON MAIL.
FULL DETAILS TOMORROW.
GET YOUR MAIL IN EARLIER.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-01-24

|WsSfHTGHEN
&pD6UPBOARD|
WEEK END MENU.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Stewed Prunes With Lemon Slices.
Baked Sausages in Biscuit Cases
Buttered Toast. Coffee.
LUNCHEON.
Mayonnaiso Of Fish
(From last nights dinner).
Finger Rolls. Olives.
Wafiles. Strained Honey.
DINNER.
Little Neck CLAIMS on the Half She'll
Boiled Tongue. Olive Sauce.
Riced Potatoes. Caullflower.
Egg Salad.
Cocoanut Tapioca.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18

one are taken in hand and taught the
value of leanliness and neatness. For
the women much help is provided in
the way of sewing clsases and insure,
ton in modern hygiene.
1t is hoped here that the work of
the Smith College girls, forming the
first unit, in cheering up and help
ing these stricken peasants may be in
tentive to others to undertake similar
labors in the hundreds Of villages
which have suffered from German oc-
cupation. Everywhere in the Somme
and Disc and other French depart
ments now partially freed from the
German troops there are similar OPP
portunities
DR.. Alice Weld Tallant, Of Phila.-
delphia, is the directrice, and she is
assisted by Dr. Maud Kelly, as assist
ant physician; Miss Lucy O. Mather, Of
Hartford, Conn, as secreatry; Miss
Marie Wolfs, of Newark, N. j., Bel
gian refugee, as head of the social
service; Miss Anne Chaplin, of Spring.
field. Mass, on social service anil
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18
SMITH COLLEGE GIRLS
ARE LITTLE NOTHERo

FRENCH FRONT, Nov ia small
band of Smith College girls is mother
iEJ the distressed populations of those
districts Of France devastated by the
Germans before they were forced to
retreat last spring by the victorious
French and British troops who had
hammered them on the Somme, The
correspondent Of The Associated Press
passed day with the young women
In the war zone where they have ar
rived to install themselves in the midst
Of the stricken people, They have
made heir headquarters in the grounds
of the Chateau Robere court There
they live in shacks and portable
houses in sight of the blackened ruins
Of the castle burned by the Germans.
From this centre they go to twelve
villages which have been taken over
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18

nursing; Miss Millicent Lewis, or
IrYlngton, N Y, as chauffeuse and am
Duiance driver; Miss Catherine Hoop
er, OF Montclair, N. j., social service;
MISS Marjorie Carr, Chauffeuse and
social service; Miss Ruth Joslin, chat
feuse and nurse; Miss Marion Bennett,
Cambridge, Mass, chauffeuse and so
clal service; Miss Margaret Wood. Paa-
dena, Cal, as chauffeuse and In care
o. Children Miss Ruth Gaines, New
York city, social service and writer;
Miss Elizabeth Bliss, Worcester, Mass j,
nurse; Miss Eliztbeth Dana, Worces-
ter, Mass, nurse; Miss Alice LeaveRs.
Boston, head OF childrens depart
ment; Miss Fahnestock and Miss Har-
riett Hawes
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18

ants at cost price or less, and thus
many Of the needs of the people are
met, Food, linen, clothing, furniture
kitchen utensils and live chickens and
rabbits are most desired.
Other branches Of assistance to the
people take the form of a travelling
dispensary, the giving of medical ad-
vice by the two women doctors from
Smith College who are members of
the squad, the foundation of nurseries
for the care of the smaller infants
while their mothers ar eworking, and
the establishment of play-rooms for
the other children.
The care of the children is one OF
the most important parts of the girls
work. In the first place, the little
ones have to be retaught to play, for
durin the German occupation they
We're not allowed to do so and in most
cases had forgotten how to amuse
themselves in simple games. 1t is
wonderful how soon the learn under
Tie American girls encouragement and
leadership Then the neglected little
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18

well-known for their work along agri-
cultural line5, in the southeastern
section.
Mr. Roy Demmitt will be federal
agent for Industrial education. He is
a graduate of the University of Mis-
souri,, and has since taken a course
in industrial education at Cornell
University.
The southern zone includes Virginia,
North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia,
Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louis
lana, Alabama and Texas.
The work of the work Of the Ma
tional Board of Vocational Education
will be thorough trained experts to
aid in the study of vocational prob
lens and the introduction Of voca-
tional educational education into the
schools of the country.
The Agricultural College Extension
Act and the Vocational aid Act ere
considered era making movements in
education, the most important in our
national history
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18

for relief by the American college
girls. Before the war they had al
together a population of approximately
$4,000 Now this has been reduced
to about 1900.
The Americans angels of mercy,
as the Smith College girls are known,
brought with them from America or
purchased in Paris large stores of ar
ticles Of first necessity for the peo-
pie. Many of the peasants had money
which they had been able to conceal
from the Germans, and these peo-
pie were quite willing to pay for ar
ticles provided by the American girls.
Others among the peasants were des-
titute of both goods and money and for
these the American girls made char
table provision.
The girls brought motor trucks, and
several of them are motor drivers,
Once or twice week each of the
villages in their district receives a
visit from party of the girls in their
trucks which are loaded with necessi-
ties, and these are sold to the peas
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18
Big Bond Sale On in England,

LONDON, Nov. 17-Since the issue
of the new five per cent wac bonds
the applications = ceived by the Bank
Of England have totalled $37991, $50
The average daily sales have been
nearly $3,5000o0 During eleven days
in which the five per cent exchequer
bonds were on sale applications
amounted to only $12,00O,OOO. The
last named bonds have now been sus-
pended.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18
Baraca-PhiLAtheA Meeting.

The Baraca-P hilathea City union will
meet on Monday night at seven O'Clock
with the classes of the Presbyterian
church. All members urged to be pras-
ent, Regular monthly meeting
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18
Hunting Party Leaves,

a hunting party composed of Wal
ter Rylander, J. D. Hooks, Tommy
Hooks and R. j. yibbert, of Ambrose,
Ga, left today in an auto for Wa
chula, Fla, on the gulf, to spend a
week hunting and fishing.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18
WONDERFUL VALUES IN COATS

WONDERFUL VALUES IN COATS
These Coats are the very newest materials.
They come in the following materials: Ker.
sey, Velour Broadcloth and Plush
Lot No. $1,000 values, sale price S eos
Lot No. 2-$150O values sale price 8.98
Lot No. 3-S25OO values, sale price 1850
Lot No. $4,000 values, sale price $3.50
Other Coats reduced accordingly.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18

STUNNING SUITS At REMARKABLE low PRIgES
These wonderful Suits are the seasons leading
models: They are made in Wool Poplin, 5erges,
Broadcoths and other materials. They will 90 at
Yellow Tag Sale prices as follows:
Lot No. $500 Suits at ...,.. 9.98
Lot No. 2-$25.00 Suits at ............ 1850
Lot No. 8 35 90 Suits at .............. $3.50
Be early and make your selections, as the sizes
ar limited.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18

WAISTS.
Speaking Of Waists, when you
see our Crepe de Chine and Geor-
sette Waists you will Judge for
yourself the splendid values we
are offering you during this Vel
low Tag Sale. We are sure our
prices will make you buy one.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1917-11-18

EXCEPTIONAL VALUES IN DRESSES
Over SO Dresses in this lot. They
come In all the new colors. This is an
all-SIlk Satin Dress. Regular price
would be $780, Yellow Tag Sale
Lot No. 2-$l6.50 Serge Dressees; w. ~
Sale price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $10.75
Lot No. 3-$22.50 Tafeta and
Satin Dress Observation-Disclosures $3.50
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
ANOTHER LARGE CROWD
 AT <. OF c. EAzAAR.
Cciumbus Choral Club Provided Excei-
 lent Entertainment Program.

Another large crowd thronEed Oiyrn- pic hall on Friday evening, the second night of the bazaar being held under the auspices of White Cross council, No IS, K of C. The entertainment was provided by the Columbus Choral club. and the program follows:
 Chorus Bridal Chorus; solo, Darlin'. Miss Nellie Buckley; solo. Song of the Open Sea, Horace F. Corning (accom- panied by Miss Elizabeth Sullivan1 {; chorus, The Rose in the Bud; solo, The Day is Done. Carl Lyons: solo, Irish Eyes Are Smiling, Nicholas J. Speuman; chorus Water Lilies; clos ing chorus, Star Spangied Banner. Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour.
 The entertainment this evening win be provided by Miss Viola Seymour and Henry FOntaine, who will appear in a musical program.
 Additional committees in charge of booths are as follows:
 Candy Booth-Joiln Lyston, assisted by Miss Catherine Lee and John Con-
 Madame zaza, fortune teiler-aIrs Mary T.. Siiney. assisted by Kiss liar
 Cigar Booth--wilIiani Harrington William McClafferty and Thomas Car roll.
 Chinese Laundry-afr. and Mrs F. T. Ddggins, Mrs. William J. Me Knight. Mrs. Maurice Kelly Mrs. John
 Pillows and Dpils-wilIiam Fl. Mo Guinness, Miss Agnes White. Miss Helen Hinchey, William Hart and Jo- seph Sheridan
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
TOLD IN NORWICH
A Resident Known to aiI Our Headers
 Relates an Experience.

Readers of The Bulletin have been told again and agafn of the merits of that reliable. time proved kidney rem edy-Doans Kidney Pills. Tie ex- periences told are not those of un- known person, living far away. The eases are Norwica cases, told by Nor wich people.
 F. s. Bennett. carpenter, 4s5 Main St. Norwich, says: My back has troubled me, aching q good deal My work required considerable stoopins and lifting. This seemed to aggravate the trouble. Pains caught me across my back. saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised and one box acted very quickly and relieved this trouble I recommend them as feel they will help others"
 Price soc. at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy-set Doan's Kidney Pilis-the same that Mir. Bennett had. Foster -Mnburn Co. Props. Buffalo. N. I.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-14
EAST. CONN. CHAMBER
 ENDORSES NATIONAL HIGHWAY
Resolution Urges on Congress Neees- sity- For Government Maintenance.

At an enthusiastic business meeting of the Eastern Connecticut Chamber of Commerce in this city on Friday aft ernoon, a resolution was passed urging upon congress the necessity of the construction and n1aintence of Ma tiona1 Highway system by the govern ment.
 At noon about IFS prominent men of Eastern Connecticut gathered for q shad luncheon at the Wauresan house dining hall.
 Just before grace was said by Rev. Samuel H. Howe. D. D. pastor of motion of Hon. Nelson J. Ay1ing the entire body united in singing verse of America The menu was as fol- lows:
 Clam Cnowder. Coney Island Milk Crackers Baked Shad. Italienne Mashed Potatoes Mashed Turnips
 Fresh Bread Apple Pie
 Coffee
 Seated at the head table were: Pres ident. Joseph T. Cruttender. Hon V. J. Ayling, Mayor Allyn L. Brown, Rev. W. A. Keefe of PiainfeId. Rev T. D. Hull of P1sin6eld, z. H. aSotsett Of New Haven, Rev. J. Beverfdre Lee of New London. Rev J IT. sei1en, Rev president of New London Chamber oG Commerce, Rev. &. IF. Howe. D. D., Rev. J. ". Areson of Yantic
 The Last of The Mehegans.
 When the sf1ad luncheon finally dis appeared, Arthur T.. Peale presented to the gathering five descenderts Of the original tribe of Mohegan Indians. As their names were announced they arose and were roundly applauded. The five descendants were as follows: Mrs Ella Avery. Mrs. AdeIiue DoIbeare Miss Gladys QuidEeon -Lenucl Field : Ing and Everett NJ. Fielding.
 Gave Musical Programnse.
 During the menu there was de- lightful musical programme presented