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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
MAKE an End of It. ~ Finance YOU"

- s,::a::. maze cxce-eni wives--yes,
far better than if they had married
poor men. Few girls as beautiful as
you in any walk of life are allowed to
marry for love Trust me, woman
like you. if She lives up TO the obi.
cations of wifehood, deserves better
than one who takes Il man for love
and then perhaps goes back on her bar
gain. Will you accept my offer?"
NO But thank you"
"Think it over; there is no hurry,
and remember | want to help With
one OF his inTequent, wan smiles, he
extended his hand, and Lorelei grasped
it warmly, though her face was sci
and strained.
She was far too well balanced for
hasty resolutions. but her mind, once
made up was seldom changed. 1t dis
tressed her grievously to leave her
people. but at the thought of remain
ing longer with them every instinct
rebelled. Her own kin, urged by
greed, had not hesitated to cheaper
and degrade her; their last offense
coupled with all that had gone before
was more than could be borne Yet
she was less resentful than sad. for it
seemed to her that this was the be-
ginning of the end First the father
had been crippled, then the moral fiber
Of the whole family had disintegrated
until the mother had become "A harpy,
the brother a scamp. and she, Loreei,
shameless hunter of men. Now the
home tie, that last bond of respect
ability. was to be broken.
Her first impulse was TO take up her
abode with Adoree Demorest. but a
little thought showed the inadvisabllity
Of that. In her doubt she appealed to
Llas, brOaching the subject as the two
girls were dressing after the perform
ance
When Lorelei had made known her
decision the other girl nodded her ap-
prevail
~ don't blame you a Bit girl needs
liberty. | have five rooms. and a Jap
to take care of them; they're lovely"
81 can't afford an expensive place"
well there are some three-room
flats in the rear, and--I have it. Ger
tie NJ oore kept one, but she's gone on
the road. It's all furnished. too. If
it hasn't been sublet you can get 1t at
your own terms The building Is re-
spectacle, too: It's as proper as the
Ritz. I'm dining alone tonight. Come
to dinner with me and We'll find out
all about it,"
Lorelei would have preferred n diff.
ferent location, not particularly desir-
Ing to be near Lllas: but there was no
time in which to look about. and the
necessity that faced her made any
assistance welcome. Without more
discussions she agreed. and the two
girls rode uptown together.
The Elegancia, where Tilas lived.
was painfully new, overeaborate
building, with Gothic front and a
Gotham rear--half its windows pasted
with rental signs, Six ported palms,
a Turkish rug and a jaundiced Jamai-
can elevator boy gave an air Of well
come to the ornate marble entrance
hall.
Lilas fitted a key to the first door on
the right as they went in, explaining,
I'm on the ground floor, and find 1t
very convenient
CTO BE CONT1NUED)
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
Wisdom Of Persia.

Purity is for man. next TO life, tho
greatest good. That purity is procured
by the law of Mazda to him who
cleanses his own self with good
thoughts, words and deeds.
Thou shouldSt not become presump
tuous through any happiness Of the
world for the happiness of the world
is such like as a cloud that comes ON a
rainy day, which one does not ward
off by any hill.--Erom the Zend Ayesta,
Ancient Persian Scriptures.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06

The lump raised by blow on the
head is due to the resistance offered
by the hard skull and its close cJunec
tion with the movable elastic scalp by
many circumscribed bands of cOnnec-
tive tissue. The result Of Il blow when
the scalp is not cut is the bqlising and
liberation of many of the small blood
vessels or capillares, Blood or its
fluid constituent. serum, is poured into
the meshes ofWhe surrounding con
nective tissue, which is delicate,
spongy, distensibe and cellular, and
the well known bump or lump il quick
ly formed. This cannot push inward
at all and naturally takes the line Of
least resistance. Similar bumps mAy
he formed on the shin in exactly the
same way, for the shin bone also is
covered only by skin and subcutancouS
connective tissue.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
Continental Congress.

The first session of the continental
congress was held in Carpenters hall,
Philadelphia, Sept 5, 1714, with forty.
four members present. All the colonies
were represented except Georgia and
North Carolina. peyton Randolph Of
Virginia was president and Charles
Thomson was secretary.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
tIe should Have KNOWN III

Mrs. Neaurich was talking TO her
broker over the telephone. kindly buy
me a hundred shares Of steel at the
market, she said briskly.
Certainly, with pleasure" the broker
replied. common or preferredT
Preferred !" replied Mrs. Neaurlch
Jelly. Il never purchase anything COM
mon THE Lamb.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
IsIsI laEEssl q q sIsl

Here we have the tale Of a
young woman who Is thrust by
her greedy and lazy family into
a world of human vultures to
win fortune with her personal
charms. But she surprises them
all with her fine traits Of char
acter. Her struggles and con.
slant danger are frightening,
but she brings help and happi.
ness to men and women who
need il much. This 10 a story
with strong pulse.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06

To. stew apples 50 each quarter Is TN
broken and so clear one can almost sec
through it Is an art, and yet it is Il sim.
pie thing to do if one only knows how
Peel tart apples very thin cut them IN
quarters and remove the cores and
seeds AS fast as you can peel and
quarter them drop the apples in a
saucepan in which you have already
placed cold water to the depth Of tWo
inches. When the apples are all In Put
the saucepan over a slow fire, cover It
till the water reaches the boiling point
then remove the cover and let the ap
pies simmer almost impegpptibly till
you can pierce them easily with n
toothpick; then sprinkle the sugar
over them and LET them just simmer
until it is all melted Remove the
saucepan from the fire and let ii stand
where the apples will get cold before
turning them into dish for the table.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
Classified Advertising


Advertisements VIII be inserted in this
column not exceeding live lines, one
time. l. cents. three times, % cents; one
week 80 cents Each line over five, 10
cents per week additional
All advertisements IN this column must
be paid in advance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
Poeahontas and Mre. Wilson.

1t was on the 2ist of March, old
style, in 1917, that Pocahontas, love-
hest and most celebrated Of all Indian
women, died in England, ON the eve Of
her projected return to her native land
The climate Of England did not agree
with Pocahontas, and she was already
in state Of decline when She proceed
ell to Grayesend with her husband
John Rolfc and her infant son, Thomas
purrusing 10 take passage on ship
bound Tor America. she had no sooner
reached Glavesend than she was strick-
en- down with smallpox, to which she
soon succrmhed.
Thomas Rolfc, the son Of Pocahon-
tas, had daughter named Jane, who,
IN 1875, married Robert Boiling, II
young lInglishman who i" settled in
virginia Jane had one sJa, he in
turn was the parent Of one son .A' I've
daughters. This sons grcatgrcat.
grandson was william lIolcomb Boil,
ing, the father of Mrs, Woodrow viii
s0n.-New York World.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06

II. G.. Wells Is both n prolific and
an eloquent writer upon u multitude
of topics, yet as public speaker he
Is hating aud nervous. ao0aa,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
Buried Bottle Glass,

Very old bottle glass that has been
In the ground for nng time presents
most beautiful features. The action Of
the damp earth causes portion of tho
glass to flake. and what remains Is III
descent
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
Professional Cards
M. N. ARMSTRONG,

Attorney at law, 210-2l1 Moloney
Bldg, Ottawa, Illinois. Telephones:
Office, 375-W. Residence, 312-Y.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
/. w. eREWER

Attorney and counsellor at law and
solicitor in chaEcery. VIII practice
law in the several courts and in
the federal courts. Special atten.
ton given to all real estate cases
of La Sale and adjoining counties.
including drainage questions.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06

FOR SALE OR RENr-A strictly
modern eight-room house on Illinois
avenue. Also three furnished rooms,
well located. For further particulars
call on or address VIM. Jamison, 100
La Sale street, Ottawa, Ill.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06

FOR RENT-Eight room fiat, all mod
ern conyeniences. Inquire DR.. Bur-
rows
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
For Sale

FOR SALE-Owner offers two good
improved farms close to good mar
kets, black soil, will send pictures OF
buildings on request Frank Reilly,
New Hampton, Iowa.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
For Rent

FOR RENTING nice rooms furnish
ed for light house keeping. Gas to
cook with. Inquire at this Office.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
3. F. LINCOLN,

Attorney at law, office, La Sale St.
west of court house.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06

FOR SALE-A bargan~eight room
cottage with improvements; z large
lots. Price. $1,000 il sold at once.
Inquire 91C Dougas street, or phone
29S-X.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
Tornado insurance.
| LOST

LOST Large flag with piece of pole
attached. Return to l., f. Porter,
South Bluff. and receive reward,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
CHICAGO, OTTAWA & PEORIA
RAILWAY
=lssM
HE'D SsLlSS WI sfsxl;Zl
effective May q, 1910
EASTROUND.
WESTBOUND.

Westbound cars for Starved Rock,
Utica, La Sale, Peru, Spring Valley,
Ladd, DcPue. Bureau and Princeton
leave ottawa station in
a. M.--b5:20, c5:5o, b650, cS:o5,
bS:50, 1850 e1O:35.
p. M,--d12:O5, e12:5o, d1;5o, b2.5o,
c3;j0, b4;50, c5;5o, b6:5o, c7.50,
bS:50, d9:5 fl1;00
b Laid and intermediate points.
C Princeton and intermediate
points.
Princetonl.add and intermediate
points.
De Pue. Ladd and intermediate
points.
La Sale and intermediate points.
soUTHROUND
Southbound cars for Mckinley
Park, Grand Ridge and Streator, ILL.,,
leave Ottawa station in
A. NJ. $50 ESQ, $50, 1850
p. M.--t2:jQ, 1850, $50, $3.50, i;5o,
$50. $50, $3.50. $50. $3.50, 1875.
Sunday and holidays only.
Always buy tickets and save money
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06

FOR RENT-A six room house Mod
ern conveniences, Phone M. N. Arm
strong, Moloney Bldg.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
Every Day Fares.

Round Trip sl.75. One Way s100.
Round trip tickets limited to ten
days via Joliet H., Chicago & Joliet
Electric ly,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06

QUICK DELIVERY OF FREIGHT
Low Rates.
WELLS FARGO EXPRESS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-06-06
FARES TO CHICAGO ILL,
$3.50 Week End Excursions

every Saturday and Sunday, also on
Decoration Day, Fourth OF July and
Labor Day $3.50
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-10-02
THE CONSOLIDATION COAL COMPANY
INCORPORATED
Miners and Shippers of Bumnous Goals from Maryland
CONSOLIDATION GEORGES CREEK

From the Georges Greek Region of Maryland
The foremost coal of America
The yardick by which coal
Uniform in quality High in heating value
Fusng high Practically mountaineering
smhing
CONSOI IDATTON FAIRMONT COAL
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-10-02
A Coal To Fit Any Need

II. w shire Gen Mgr OF Sales m H. lei Mgr f as
Bankers Truss Builds New
Ports mouh.N c. r. Mgr
Sut. 7 Market
addpiaW H. G.
Land Trust Bldg
NJ MaNCo WESTERN MGR FISHER Bill
C. A Chambers Mgr, iago richardson
rfRdg Fisher Mgr Union Central BIdg
w. T. Italy,
P Jones
NTINENTA BLDG BAIT I'D
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-10-02
CONSOLIDATION MILLER'S CREEK COAL

From O
of
Low nash. Hard in structure
Well
An
and n
esnotco and o white
but cannoty0
health Consolidation Goals.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-10-02
CONSOLIDATION SOMERSET COAL


Afee-burning coala for lsteamp
The ideal fuel for pottery, brick and lime burning.
It's mokee quality
locomotive
Well adapted for smthing
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-10-02
CONSOLIDATION FAIRMONT COAL

From the Farmont Region of West Virginia
Of value in the manufacture Illuminating for
by-producs
Many railroads this coal with satisfactory results
and its desirable
Used largely in the manufacture of Portland Cement
Prepared slack.
An aund fuel for all the foundry locomotive smter
popular domestic
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-10-02
CONSOLIDATION ELKIIORN COAL
From the Elkhorn Field of Kentucky

Front the of Kentucky
thenew Goa Of
Ash
Produces o the best Connelsvile Coke.
No of in The
used n prod gas
production Illuminating where removing suur usually
problem fuel
tile.
maeable
utilization valuable
ammonia, formerly of profit
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23
A RED CROSS APPEAL.
By K c. E.


 To the Mothers and Fathers of the Land:
 In little while your boy may be somewhere in France" You won't know where. You'll only know that somewhere on the firing line side by side with your neighbor's boy, he will be fighting on toward the goal that must be reached before the war hs done. And here at home you'll wait and pray that he'll come back, and God grant that he may. And God grant too, that hell come back just as he went away. with shoulders back and head erect, and in his eyes the light that comes into the eyes of those in whom there is no fear that future days or months or years may point to them and say: He heard and an swered not"
 And while he's gone. unless you're brave beyond the strength of human kind yo,fl dream of him. and wake, and in those hours of the day-the darkest-just as morning breaks, you'll
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

A somewhat unique evidence of the government conservation activities is contained in a postoffice department bulletin received by Postmaster Walsh which states that in order to effect a saving to the government in the cost of producing, transporting and cancelling postage stamps, the post office desires the public to use stamps of the highest denomination suited to the amount of postage required on mail matter forwarded. In other words instead of attaching five two cent stamps for ten cents postage, one ten cent stamp should be affixed, and so on. By observing the government in- Junction in this respect the public can save vast amount of labor and ma : terial in addition to considerable costs for transportation of stamps to the numerous postoffices throughout the country.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

take the hand that soothed his brow in babyhood and hold 1t tight and wonder how it goes with him and where he is when morning breaks on that same day somewhere in France"
 And then. if you have done your bit" back home while he is over there, if you have sent across the seas Il Red Cross nurse and what she needs. a surgeon to hold back the life that looks down where the valley lies and shadows turk, there'll come that light into your eyes and you will know no one can point to you and say: "He heard and answered not
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

After long period of close atten- tion to hhs judicial duties. Judge Tuck of refreshing himself for the Septem- Der term of court, and hied him to the hills this morning in company with A. E. Miller of the marshals' office. The two officials contemplate putting in about two days angling for the wary trout and expect to have an edge like a new razor on-their return.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

Charles Ross is buy hauling the machinery for the Bessie dredge at present. About three hundred and fifty tons of machinery parts and equipment arrived recently and is now on the dock awaiting transportation The dredge, which is said to be the largest m the territory. is fast near ing completion and will be placed in operation soon after the arrival of q pected on one of the incoming boats. The Alaska Mines Co. has been en- giant hull for some time.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

The schooner Belinda which depart ed for Tin City some days ago. will bring down something like twenty
 , thousand feet of lumber for Chas
 use at the Bartels tin mines but, ow- ing to the failure of the plans for de- age until sold to Ross some time ago.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

Alfred Lomen and bride. who are now at Candle. will probably sail on the Silver Wave in the event that that vessel is scheduled to stop at Teller on the way to Nome. MT. Lo- men has some business to look after in the Teller section and will proba- bly, remain at the Port Clarence metropolis for few days before com- ing to Nome
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

Postmaster Walsh again urgently requests all ladies who have received government food conservation cards and desire to enroll themselves. 10 re- turn the signed cards as speedily as possible in order that the list of names can be forwarded to Washington at
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

The postmaster has received au- thority to make another dispatch of mail from Nome via Kotzebue to Ia gara,. Wainwright and Barrow, thus affording the isolated inhabitants of that region an extra consignment of news this season. The extra consign- ment will be sent by the Arctic soon after the arrival of the steamer La touche. The Arctic will also bring down the mail matter from those points on the return trip.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

The boiler. hoist and other mining equipment formerly employed by Cavey X Co. on the submarine beach hne has been shipped to Dime creek where it will be used by Scotty Black in his future operations The outfit was forwarded to the Koyuk camp on the Noatak day or two ago.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY
It will interest you.

it VIII iHteTeSI you.
 Our new and mp to date line of samples have just arrived, showing the best and beaviest weight wool ems that have ever been on display in the city Of Nome. There are over five hundred of this seasons latest styles and patterns to choose from. We have also fancy vests, overcoats and raincoats. Please leave your order before the Umatilla goes so we can get them before the close of navigation. Please bring us your cleaning, pressing and repairing. We appreciate your patronage.
 NOME TAILORING co. Next door to Segerstorm X Tagen's
 Jewelry Store.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

an early date. As most of the house. keepers in this section are males. the government would have done well to include all bachelors in the appeal for food conservation.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

The schooner Hettie E. will leave for East Cape, Siberia, as soon as the Arctic returns from St. Michael. Capt. Duffy OConnor is making the trip for the purpose of looking up the trade goods and other equipment of the wrecked Diamond l.. which was sciz- ed by the Russian authorities last year on q charge that the vessel was engaged in illicit trading. O'Connor says that he is not sure that is any thing left at present hut intends to investigate in the hope of saving something.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

The Flyer came mp from Solomon and Bluff yesterday afternoon with a number of passengers, including Chas. Mccghan, one of the owners of the promising Bluff quartz mine about which so many excellent reports have lately been heard.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

Outside lumber quotations received on the last mail from the states disclose that there has been a gen. eral advance in lumber prices dur ing the past few weeks probably due to the northwestern lumber strike
 The prices have advanced an avera ge of ten dollars per thousand in all grades. Rough lumber formerly sell ing at $l5 is now quoted at $25 and flooring, which was $35 Is now up to $50, with other classes in proportion.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

The Nome Common Council will hold a special session at the city hall thIs evening to dispose of several mat tcrs of importance, including the Neil lv-Grinith case.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

Commencing Monday, July g the Board of Trade lunch counter will serve the best soc dinner in Nome.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

Army draft registration agaln dis play a strong failing off and but one new name was added to the list with in the past three days. Edward P. Ross was the lonely registrant.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

Long distance reports from Candle today said that nothing has been heard of the Silver Wave as yet.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

Mrs. Walter Shields and the Shields twins and also Miss Crowley. are talk They are residing at the palatia: Raw enkildo Jensen amp in that locality
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

The frcighter I.atouche is scheduled to arrive with freight and mail on sunday unless delayed by untoward weather.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23
GEORGIA MAN NAMED FOR
 PATENT COMMISSIONER
By Associated Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23.--James T. Newton of Georgia. has been nomin- atcd by President Wilson for commis- sioner of patents.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

Mcssrs. Jafet Lindeberg. James Frawlcy and Harry Clark left this morning for American rver where they will probably remain for several days.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

on his return to Providence bay, Skipper Billy Thompson took over a considerable quantity of lumber, shin glcs and other building material.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

The schooner Great Bear got away for Marshall yesterday with full cargo of freight.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

Moonlight water at the City Bath House.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23
NEWS NOTES

The Flyer departed for solomon about three a. m. today
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23

Subscribe now for the Nome Nuqast
 $2.0O per month.
The Nome daily nugget., 1917-08-23
NOTICE OF LEAVING.

l intend to leave soon for tna out side. All accounts against me will be paid promptly upon presentation. Similar promptne ss upon the part ot those indebted to me will be greatly appreciated.
 DR. MUSTARD.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-10-27
BELGIANS ROBBED OF FOOD.
Population Suffering ms Result of
German Tactics.

Havre, Sept. Correspondence
of the Associated Press). A physi-
clan of Brussels. who has ucceeded in
escaping from Belgium, in telling
of the sufferings in the Belgian cap
ital resulting from the German occu-
patton, said the Germans had sys-
tematically taken all sugar and fat
and the only food containing albumen
provided was ration of less than
two pounds Of bacon monthly. Pork
and beef. where obtainable, cost co
to ~ cents q pound.
There was also great adulteration
of what food was to be obtained and
this was seriously affecting the pub.
lie health. 1t was quite Il common,
thing, he said, for individuals to lose