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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
OUR rNcoNseouENTlAL ARMY

Still fresh in the minds Of war-Ob-
servers is the kaisers scOrnful re-
summer. regarding "England's con
temptible little army" We have
seen that contemplate" force grow
to more than 100000 men. Of whom
100000 are today in effective sery-
ice in France. In more than year
that army has not lost a single gun,
and has steadily blasted the Germans
out of their chosen positions on the
western front until the kaiser's best
troops expect defeat as a matter OF
course every time they meet Brit
ish attack.
German officials and editors lately
have been poking scorn at our sin
consequential army" One German
authority has figured out that our
fighting power AT its highest. would
never surpass that of Roumania.
Well, official figures from Washing
ton show that we actually have under
arms today more than 1000 900 men
OF this number 1.735.000 are in the
army, divided among the various
branches $4,000 in the national
army. 100000 in the national guard.
100000 in the regular army. 100000
in special branches such as the en-.
gineers. the aviation corps, etc, and
10000 in the reserves. There are 27l,.
900 in the navy. including the regular
naval forces. the naval reserves. the
naval militia, the marine corps. the
coast guard and the hospital corps.
II should not be forgotteik too,
that of this respectable number of
fighting men more than two-thirds.
or about 100000. represent volun-
tary enlistments. And volunteers are
still coming in at surprising rate.
Soon there will be a second draft
,all raising the total to more than
: 100000. Before the end of the pres
Dnt calendar year. therefore, and ONLY
line months after war was declared
We shall have in addition to a naval
orce of more than quarter-million
IN army OF two millions and quar-.
ier. BY the end of next year, If it
appears necessary. the army can cas-
lily be raised to 100000. with half
that number available for the fighting.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
DR.. {. A. BIean

Am licensed by Illinois State Board
OF Health Consultation and examina.
ton free. Appointments at office or
home Am at Moloney Bldg Room
SOL, Ottawa, on Mondays. Wednesdays
and Fridays Other days at 2l0 Main
ST, StreatOr, Illinois.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
FOR QUICK RESULTS TRY THE
"WANT' ADS. IN THE FREE
TRADER-JOuRNAI.
ChIROPRACTIC
TALKS

For a number 0f years past. many
OF the leading newspapers and period
icals throughout the country have de-
voted considerable space OH such sub
jects as Guides TO Health, advice by
physicians to inquiries regarding all
kinds of ailments. diseases. etc.
While The Free Trader-Journal
wishes 10 give full credit to all el.
forts directed along those lines.
whether from medical. surgical or
naturopathic viewpoint, and wishes in
no way whatsoever TO minimize any
such efforts, it appears from investi-
cation that among different methods
Of drugless healing. ChirOpractic
stands out pre-emincntly above all
other forms OF scientific drugless
healing With this end in view, The
Free sTrader.JOurnal will print a Sc.
res OF articles. ten In number, three
each week, starting next week The
first article will be on Chiropractic-
What il is The Chiropractor. Dis.
eases and Their Cure, Golfer. Sciati.
ca, Stomach Trouble. Nervousness.
Nouritis and other subjects. which
will be announced from time to time.
For the benefit Of all our readers we
wish to state that Chiropractic was
discovered over 90 years ago by DR..
d. D. Palmer and later developed by
his son, DR.. B. j. Palmer of Daven-
port, Iowa. AT present there are ap-
proximately 5000 ChirOpractOrs scat
tered throughout the country. and a
number of frst-class colleges and
schools are furnishing complete in.
structiOns TO students.
While The Free Trader-Journal in
publishing these articles, explaining
Cnr0practic and its relation to the
curing of disease. ii does not for one
minute wish to make any detraction
nom any established profession Ey.
erything from professional stand
point has its place in the affairs OF
the human family. whether 1t is the
surgeon, oculist. osteopath. scientist.
etc, and the articles to be published
are not intended TO advance the in
terests of any one Chiropractic school
or college.
Each week the subject to be pub.
lished on The following week will be
announced
Next weeks article. No. 2: Chiro.
prac'ic and the Nervous System.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
0riaIn Of "DeviI,s Sonata

A marvellous circumstance causAd
Tartini 10 write the curiously named
"Devll's Sonata" He dreamed one
night he sold himself to the Evil One,
and asked him to play on Il violin he
used to practice on. His Satanic Ma
testy complied with the request, and
played so wonderfully that Tartini
jumped out OF bed and began to play
the delicious sounds he had Just list.
ened to. He could not exactly coin
eide with the devils efforts. but at
tanned such resemblance that he
gave his sonata the curious name we
know IT by.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
RANSOM
<s<SS <<<xs re

Mr. and Mrs Paul Brewirk have
moved into the house vacated by OTTO
EngeL
} e.. Wright AMI family spent me
week end in S,reator wi,n ". d.
Lindsay and family
Miss Ella Ryan i, visiting in Chi
cago with Miss Quirk
Tommie Casey OF Merlm. Ontario.
Canada, arrived here SUNDAY 10 spend
a few weeks with relatives
Rev. Jones and family entertained
Mrs. Jones mother, Mrs Good. whose
nome is in Bonneld. the past week.
Miss Elsie Funk OF Roanoke spent
The latter part Of The week with Miss
Gertrude Purcell
MIR ana Mrs Alex Johnson and
baby Of Joliet were guests of Mr.. ana
Mrs. b. j Mccain SUNDAY
Miss Edith Acssnie Of New Mexico
is guest Al The John Raibiey home.
T.. C. Alien was transacting bust
ness in Chicago the fore part Of the
week.
John Telandrr Of Seueca was Il
Wednesday caller here
Mrs. Margaret Walker who has
been visiting Al the Gheber and
Smith homes the past few months,
returned 10 her home IN Schaiirr,
Iowa.
Mrs Dora Garvm IS visiting in
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
Residence Phone, 455.Y
Cut This Quit is Worth None,

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out this
Slip, enclose with sc and mail 1t to
Foley * Co. $3.50 Sheffield Ave, Chi.
cago, H., writing your name and adj
dress clearly. You will receive in re-.
turn trial package containing Foley's
Honey and Tar Compound, for coughs,
coulds ana Group; Foley Kidney pills,
for pain IN sides, and back, rhenma-
tlsm. backache, kidney and bladder
ailments; and Foley Caihmiic Tablets.
wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
calhartic for constipation, ibiliousness,
headache aud sluggish bowels, For
sale by W. u. Duncan.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
j. S. STARTS SAVING
STAMP CAMPAIGN;
USE MONEY IN WAR
S. CERTIFICATES TO BE SOLD TO
SMALL INVESTORS - CLAMPS
MAY BE BOUGHT FOR Is CENTS.

Washington. Nov li-The cam
paien for the sale of The war savings
certificates LATEST. simplcs. and most
democratic Of the war loans was
by Secfetary Mchdoo and
Frank A. Vanderlip in speeeI". he
fcrc the National Press ClGb Ae., la,
night.
Secretary McAdoo said:
When The glorious day Il ives
and our sallan; sols come march.
ne home with victory upon their
brOWs. The vast army OF small i'm.
yestOrs who lent their money 10
the government thru the war say
ings certificates. will know that they
did their part to yindicate and
make secure the vital rights of
America
Mr.. Vandeilip said
ANY man. woman or child who
has had the slightest buying eX-
perience. even so more than trad
Ing at The corner grocery. can see
the war savings certificates as
readily as the keenest business
man
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
500 for $9O.42.

With the first war savings stamp
bought the purchaser will obtain a
war savings certificate containing
spaces for twenty such stamps If
the twenty spaces are filled by the
end Of January. 1918 the cost to the
purchaser for the certificate will
have been SS2 40 and on January |.
1928 he viii receive $l00 for it. civ.
ing him sl760 for the Ast OF his
money.
Thrift stamps costing % cents each
are to he affixed to thrift cards.
Thrift stamps will not bear interest
but II thrift card when filled at a
cost of 81 may be exchanged for a
war-siving stamp bearing interest at
1 per cent compounded quarterly by
paying the difference between the 81
and the current price for the war
savings stamp.
Money derived from thees invest
ments will he used to meet expenses
of the war
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
Like 8uyint Stamps.

Investment in certificates will be
as simple as buying postast stamps.
Plans for the nationwide certiti-
cate sales eampa IN which viii be
started on December 3, were announc-
ed last night. Assisting Secretary
McAdoo viii be the war-sayings com
mittce. composed OF Mr. Vanderbilt,
chairman; Mrs. George Bass. of Chi
cagO. Frederic A. DelanO OF Chicago;
Henry Ford, Eugene Meyer. Jr Of
New YORK. and Charles H. Bane, Of
Tcston
Any person who has anything TO
invest, from - cents up. may buy
the certificates, He may purchase
them al postofiices, banks, trust
companies. most railroad stations.
stores factories and elsewhere
The certificates will be dated Jan
uary 2 1918, and will mature January
/, 1928, five years after date.
Backed by All U. S. Wealth.
A statement issued by the Treas.
ury Department says.
The entire wealth and security
of the United States is behind them
The tax exemption provision OF
these certificates, particularly from
the standpoint OF the purchaser of
smaller amounts makes the invest
mcnt attractive"
These obligations will be evidenced
by stamps of two denominations, Il
war savings stamp costing from $4.l 2
to 1923. according to the month in
which purchased and having ma.
turity value of 81. and thrift stamp
costing % cents.
During December, l!a7, and Janu-
airy. 1919, war savings stamps will
be sold for SALE each. Al the begin
ming OF each of the succeed ing
months of 1918, starting February /.
the cost OF stamp will increase one
cent month War savings stamps
issued in 1913 will mature January !,
1928. when they will be redeemed at
s. each. The difference between the
purchase price paid by any time dur
ing 1918 and ST. represents the inter.
est
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
Loss OF Arabian Literature.

Arabian literature, had IL not suf-
fered mutilNtion, would have remained
q treasure house for the scholars Of
all lands. The disastrous fire at the
Escurlal, in 1911, probably inspired by
bigoiry, by which 1900 volumes. most
~ Arabian chronicles. were destroyed.
was probably Il greater loss than the
burning Of the Alexnndrian library
caused by the Molalnmedans.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
Perfect Agriculture.

Lieblg, the great agricultural inves.
tigator, said: Il shall be happy IL
succeed In attracting the attention of
men of science to subjects which so
well merit to engage their talents ami
energies. Perfect agriculture Is the
Foundation of trade aud industry, ii is
the foundation Of the riches of states.
But rational system of agriculture
cannot be formed without the applI.
cation of scientific principles to soils,
crops, actions of manurcs and nu.
triton"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
Keep Mouth Closed.

The mouth is the gateway 20 the
body, for health or disease. II was de-
signed for speaking. eating and drink.
Ing, but never for breathing, except
In emergency. Acquire the habit Of
keeping the lips closed. shutting out
dust and dirt which irritatc and often
carry the germs of disease. Most DIS.
eases are iaker in through the mouth.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14
Salt Supcrstitiono.

The kernel Of MI the salt supcrsti.
lions seems to he this. Salt cannot be
corrupt, and has, therefore. the .itlc
to be regarded as II symbol of lmmor-
tnlity In Ireland II was for long the
custom to place pewter plate con
tanning salt upon the heart Of the
corpse until burial. Then. with conls
and holy water, II was thrown into
the grave.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-11-14

The dance given here Wednesday
evening by the Kinsman boys proved
a fine success. \ large crowd vas
in attendance
Mr. and Mrs. VI T. Lamb and Miss
Janet Herbert were Friday Chicago
passengers They win spend a few
days with their daughter. Mrs. Robt
Herbert
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Smith are Wis
iting in Glencoe with their son. How
ard
Mrs James Omara of Decatur. H..
is visiting Miss Anna Omara
Mrs. Leo II. GondOlf was Sat
urdly Chicago passenger.
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06

telling the story of the Exodus,
since each of the four distinctive
items is SYMBOLIC of an incident in
the great drama.
The father, thereupon, begins his
answer with 1--WE were slaves in the
land of Egypt" He then tells the
story with all its midrashic amplif-
cations and embellishments, inter-
spersed with reflections, prayers and
songs of praise. The first note is
one of humility. Our humble begin
nings are dwelt upon. Once upon a
time our ancestors were slaves and
idolaters. A useful lesson is thus
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06

obliterated 1t is the most efficient
kind Of Jewish training
The Haggadah really opens with
the flour questions" the child puts
to the parent. The questions refer
to the four peculiar features of the
paschal meal: the matzoth, the
maror, or bitter herbs, the dipping
of the two vegetables, and the re-
Ginning at the table. These peculi-
arities of the feast would naturally
attract the chi1d's attention and
arouse his curiosity. They would
also lead the head of the household
to give the proper explanation by
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06
THE PASSOVER HAGGADAH
Some Reflections, By DR.. S. N. Deinard.

impaired in the home by daily life
and practice, by the example of par
ents and elders. The impressions
the child receives in the home will
never be erased from the mind of
the man or woman. The memories
of the Seder eve, repeated and deep
ened year after year can never be
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06

The whole Seder ceremonial of
Passover eve is founded on the Bib
lical injunction, "And thou shalt tell
thy son on that day, saying, it is
because of what God had done to
me when I went out of Egypt" 1t
was to stimulate questioning on the
part of the young members of the
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06

Bible with reference to certain sa-
cred rites, including those of Pass
over, and the answers given to the
three questions, to whom a fourth
one is added by implication, which
answers refer to the Exodus as the
reason for observing such rites. 1t
is the wise and virtuous son who
asks: "What is the meaning of the
testimonies, statutes and judgments
that the Lord our God has COM
manded your" To him the proper
exposition of the Law should be
made. The wicked son asks: "What
Continued on Page 35)
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06

llllpdI tCu W 10, IldlliOly, l1oI
it is we'll that we ever recall
our modest past, our lowly
origin. 1t is a lesson that
individuals as we'll as peo-
pies should take to heart. 1t
would make them humble
and grateful. If the rich
would only remember their
former lowly estate and the
powerful their original con-
dition of weakness, they
would not assume those SUI
perior airs and that arrogant
tone that often characterize
them. Their dominant SEN
timent would rather be one
of gratitude to God for be-
slowing on them wealth,
power, or other distinctions.
In the course of the recital
Of the story a very ingenious
classification is made of four
types of men, or sons" as
the Haggadah calls them:
the wise, the wicked, the
supplemented, and the zone
who does not know enough
to ask" meaning the child.
The author is prompted to
make this classification by
the three questions the "son"
is supposed to ask in the
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1917-04-06

is also the purpose of all religious
ceremony.
The Seder ritualbwas prescribed
for the home, as an indication that
the home is the primary source of
the child's religious education.
Neither synagog nor school can take
the place of the home in the effective
religious training of the child. They
can only supplement it and act as
the homes auxiliaries. They may
supply that in which the home is
sometimes deficient: ideas, theories,
and explanations But the essen
tial part of religious knowledge is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
THOMAS NJ. BANNOM DIES
AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS
Was Engineer of Topographic Branch
Geological survey-Funeral Thurs
day at Jessups, Md.

Thomas NJ. Bannon, engineer of the
topographic branch of the geological
survey and prominent resident of
Anne Arundel county, Nd, died Sunday
evening at Maryland University Hos
pital, in Baltimore. Mr. Bannon had
been i'll only short time.
Funeral services are to he held at
his residence jim JeSSups, Md, Thurs
day morning at 10 O'Clock.
Mr.. Bannon had been connected with
the geological survey since 1858, the
greater portion of his service with that
bureau having been given to toDo-
ent western states. Prior to the or
ganizltion of the United States recla-
nation service, Mr.. Bannon was de-
tailed to collect the data which that or
ganiZation used in connection with the
development of its projects in Idaho
and Utah.
In lJvS he was detailed to the Porto
Rican government and placed in charge
of surveys which We're conducted for
the purpose of determining the extent
and practicability OF developing recia-
nation through irrigation OF the semi
arid portion of the island During the
last few years Mr.. Bannons efforts had
been directed to the extension of geo
detic work in western Montana and
eastern Idaho and in mapping portions
OF the national forests of Idaho.
In addition to his official duties with
the government Mr.. Bannon served
seven years as member of the
board of governors of the Maryland
house of correction and was active in
many local and charitable organiza
lions of Anne Arundel county.
Mr.. BannOn. who was unmarried is
survived by two sisters. Mary and
Francis Key Banuon. and three broth
ers. James T, Philip NJ. and Joseph
cannon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
RULING ON ACCOUNTS
Of TRAINING SCHOOL
Part Of Payments for Girl From Ok
lahoma Disallcwed by
CONTROLLER.

The status of the accounts of the Ma
tional Training School for Girls in re-
spect to the expenditures for a girl COM
mitted for two years to the institution
by the federal court of the northern dis
trct of Oklahoma, have troubled the au-
ditor. for the state and other departments
and the controller OF the Treasury.
The auditor disallowed everything. de-
spite the approval of the accounts by the
Department. of Justice for payment from
che appropriation support of Prisoners.
United States Courts" The auditor held
that the School is not authorized to re-
ceive prisoners from outside the District
of Columbia, and therefore there should
be disallowed accounts for the subsistence
OF the girl from March %. 1915. to Octo-
Der 20. 1916; and for clothing. $3.50: cash,
s., and transportation home, $34.40, pro-
vided on discharge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Part Of Charge Proper.

The accounts for subsistence. rules Con-
troller w. W. Warwick. are in the ma
ture of claims to reimburse the school S
appropriation for support. Without de-
Gliding the authority of courts other than
those of the District of Columbia to com
nit to the school, he. finds that the charge
for her subsistence would have had 10 be
paid had she been committed elsewhere,
and the charge against the Department OF
Justice appropriation is proper.
The charge for clothing, cash Eratuity
and transpoI ta;ion he considers TO have
been provided from the perst nal funds
OF the girl The right to reimbursement
is in her. he rules. and the claim should
be made by her and not by the school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06

Some go miles northwest of Winnipeg
a paper mill is being built to turn out 100
tons a day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
THRONGS OF SKATERS
AT THE TIDAL BASIN
Moonlight Frolics on Ice Tonight.
More Moderate Temperatures
Promised.

by the light of the moon there will
be all kinds of skating on the tidal
basin. until 10 o'clock tonight Skaters
of the city are in their heyday. every
thing in the shape of water being more
or less frozen over all around the city.
Ice on the basin was reported this
morning to be ten inches thick.
The tidal basin was. thronged all this
morning by skaters, and this afternoon
bids fair to see a record breaking
crowd there Tonight will be the big
! time" though, and the ice is expected
to be jammed with devotees of the ma
tional sport of Holland
Warmer weather is predicted by the
weather bureau for the next few DAYS,
The lowest temperature this morning
was nine degrees. and tomorrow morn
ing is expected to register not lower
than sixteen degrees, with above freez-
ing for the after noon. Ice however. is
expected to hold its own
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
Held fnr Ers. HeleY's Death.

Coroner hewitt yesterday afternoon
held an inquest at the morGue over
the body of Mrs Rosemary Heley. former
resident eff Muncie. Ind. who Saturday
afternoon was shot to death by Guy
Boyd Powers NJ her home. 1921 New
York avenue The jury reached YER
dict holding Powers for the grand jury
and he was committed to Jail Her
husband who was AT the inquest and
her mother. who came here from Nun
Gle, arranged for the funeral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06

He was on the staff of Gen. Albert
Ordway when the latter commander the
District Of Columbia militia. While TN
der twenty-one years of age and during a
visit to "a friend in Virginia Mai. McIntire
was enlisted as a private in the Confed-
crate army. He was promote6 to the
rank of major and was Il quartermaster
during the time the army was in the
vicinity of New Orleans. La.
Maj McIntire was prominently iden-
tilted with club life in Washington. be-
ing president of the old Lotus Club.
He was engaged in the practice of pat
ent law during his entire business life.
He is survived by two daughters Mrs.
w. X. Forrest OF 921 10Th street north
west and Mrs j. Du Bose Ferguson of
Montgomery county. Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-06
BATTERY BOYS FIGHT FIRE
ON THE HOMEWARD TRAIN
interior of Car Used for Kitchen Is
Badly Burned Before Flames
Are Extinguished.

HOUSTON, Tex, February 5.-The
men of Battery +. n c D. c., who are
returning to Washington after six
months service on the Mexican border
had an exciting time last night when
the kitchen car attached to their train
caught fire near Hondo, Tex. The fire
was started by a spark from the field
range on which the meals of the artil-
ierymen were being cooked. and, fam
ned by the wind. gained considerable
Roadway before the train could be
stopped Fire call was sounded and
soon the whole battery We're lighting
the flames. Blythe time the fire was
eXtin ,uisaed che entire interior of the
.4%gqge car which had been used for
cooking purposes was badly damaged.
:'i,e s:curs we're spent a Sanderson.
Ten Yesterday TO feed and exercise
he no ses, and the FIVE also caused con
siderable delay last night.
Reach Eouston Hungry and Tired.
The Battery arrived here at 10 O'Clock
this morning hu: CRY and tired Their
kitchen car HAVING been wrecked. il
was necessary for them to wait until
they reached here before they could
get breakfast.
AS soon as the meal had been eaten
at restaurant near the station The
horses were taken of the train and
fed. The men then were given four
hours liberty to see the sights of
Houston Durins this time fresh
supply Of foodstuffs WIS obtained and
the damaged cook car repaired sur
iicentiy to be used during the remain
der of the trip At 3 O'Clock this after
noon the battery pulled out for New
Orleans.