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The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-11

| On Christmas Eve night, at half
| past seven o'clock, the church bells of
every city of the nation will ring out.
| There will be singing of carols and
| every member of the American Red
! Cross will be expected to place a
| lighted candle back of the red Cross
service flag displayed in his window
so that the crosses can be plainly
| seen.
Every member who has joined or
who will join the Red Cross between
now and Xmas night will receive free
service flag, which is to be put in
the front window of their homes as
soon as it is received. and on Christ
| mas Eve all they will have to do will
be to place a lighted candle back of
the flag. Every home must do its
part toward making this a memoir
able celebration. A flag for every
house and a cross for every member.
This will insure a beautiful illumi
nation and will serve to emphasize
the connection between XmaS and
the Red CrosS-merry, sacrifice and
cheer.
Every cross displayed will be a
reminder of our brave boys who are
absent. and who will not be home for
Xmas. They may never more come
home, but we know that the Ameri
can Red Cross will take care of them
when they are far away over the
seas.
Woodrow Wilson, as President OF
the American Red Cross, is conduct
ing a giant campaign to raise ten
million new members the week of
Dec. II to 25th. The allotment is
l 5 per cent. of the population, which
makes the quota for Dorchester coun
ty $500, and that of Cambridge l.,
200. Cambridge has at present a
membership of about 500, which
leaves at least 600 more to be Sc
cured between now and Xmas night.
Give your dollar to the Red Cross
even if you don't buy juite as many
Xmas presents as usual.
A great many people are leaving
out the old kind of Xmas presents,
and are making their money help to
win the war instead.
The same committee which con-
Quoted a city canvass a few weeks
ago will begin again Monday, Dec.
| II. They will deliver service flags
to those who have joined, and those
who did not join at that time are
| urged to do SO between now and
Xmas. Let every person help to
make this a beautiful celebration,
| taking personal interest as men,
Der.
Our Slogan-Every member of the
| family member of the Red Cross
| by Xmas night.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-11
Annual Christmas And
Winter Appeal
Dear Friends:


We propose giving our usual
Christmas cheer to the poor of the
city this year. Also a Christmas tree
and treat for the poor children, IN
addition to the usual emergency re-
lief and the maintenance and up
building of our general work.
High wages and increased demand
for labor means little to the sick, the
MANNED, the widow with little help
less brood, and the gray-haired vete-
rams of life's battles. On the con-
trary, the vastly increased cost OF
living makes their lot even more
pitiable than ever. While it can be
confidently said that unemployment
is greatly reduced this wartime year
the plight of this smaller percentage
unable to work, is more desperate
than ever before.
We realize that in the larger is
sues of the hour the needs of these
poor unfortunates are apt to be for
gotten but we cannot forget them at
this season, and on their behalf we
appeal to you, secure in the conf
dence that your donation to the
trenches of poverty" will be given
DIS Seuel OuSly DIS yOuI SuDSCIlpliOu
to the Liberty Bonds of war.
Naturally the higher price of food
stuffs will compel a larger outlay on
our part this year, but we feel assur-
ed that you Will do your bit'' to
make this annual event as big, as
bountiful and as successful as it has
ever been in the past.
Anyone having toys to donate,
please telephone 523-W. Please
make checks payable to The Saliva
ton Army.
Wishing you every joy that your
heart longs for, at this holiday sea,
son, and praying God to bless you,
am, yours in His service,
MYRTLE MESSENGER,
Captain
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-11

Miss Lura West has returned to
her home near town, after a visit to
her brother, Mr.. Leroy West, at
Camden, n. j.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-11

Mr.. Harvey Parks, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. p. H. Parks, of this city, has
enlisted in the Aviation Corps and is
stationed at San Antonio, Texas.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-11
Miss Lantz Hostess

Miss Mary Lantz delightfully."- en-
tertained a number of friends last
night at her home in this city. The
guests played games and enjoyed mu-
sic, refreshments being served be-
fore they departed.
Those present were:
Misses Hattie Tucker, Lille Har-
ris, Margie Bramble, Jennie Kinna-
mon, Mamie Wiley, Nora Brannock,
Margaret Dorman, Nettie Hughes,
Mary Lantz, Myrtle Phillips, Virginia
Dunnock, Hattie Lantz, Helen Lantz,
Elsie Tyler, Catherine Doning and
Ina Pritchett.
Messrs. Warren Lantz, Nelson
Dali, William Jones, Planer Wind
sor, Edgar Dean, Brice Twilley, Carl
ton Meier, KetZler Webster, Roland
Mills, Nolan McCotter, Holly Fox
well, Wilbur McCotter, Straughn
Mills, Bradford Cox, Reuben Prit-
chett, Brady Dean, James Turner
and John Bradley.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-11
Brief Local News
Grand Opera House tonight.

Mrs. w. P. Gray has returned
home, after a visit of several week:
with friends and relatives in Balti
more.
Miss Lura West has returned t
her home near town, after visit tt
! her brother, Mr.. Leroy West. al
Camden, n. j.
Mr.. Wayland H. Truitt, of Win
gate, and Miss Essie Nj. Robbins, Of
Robbins, We're married last night al
Grape, by Rev. John NJ. Kelso.
Mr.. Harvey Parks, son of Mr.. anC
Mrs. p. H. Parks, OF this city, has
enlisted in the Aviation Corps and is
stationed at San Antonio, Texas.
The many friends of Mr.. William
j. Vincent will regret that he has
been compelled to return to the
Cambridge Maryl land Hospital fol
treatment.
Pearl White in the fourth chap
ter of The Fatal Ring" with Mar
guerite Ellington, Jack Holt and Ell
lott Dexter in The Inner Shrine" a
big Lasky Paramount masterpiece
make a big double feature attrac-
ton which you should not miss, at
the Grand Opera House tonight.
1t is reported that one of the pop
ular and accomplished bachelor in
surance agents has notified some OF
his friends that he contemplates
leaving Cambridge, as he says things
of nj
his friends are suggesting that he
has the call OF the country and would
wend his way lack to the field and
farm, OF the woods, or the Chicami-
comico.
The Grand Opera House will give
special matinee Friday, between 3
and O'Clock, the entire proceeds tC
go 10 the Red Cross Society. 1t is
hoped that there will be a large at
tendance at this performance. Thea
tres all over the United States are
giving the Society the money from q
matinee, and the management of the
local playhouse is cooperating IL
this movement TO raise funds.
On account of the breaking of {
! bolt in some part Of the machinery a
| It's plant at Laurel, Del. early TINS
morning, the plant of the Eastern
Shore Gas & Electric Light Compan!
was out of commission for severa
hours. The work of boring out the
old bolt and putting-in new one
was quickly done by Mr. j. Edward
| Claggett, formerly in charge of me
chanical construction in Cambridge
but now manager at Laurel, but il
the meantime hundreds of bushes:
concerns depending upon the plan
for power were put out of commits
sion. The Company is, however
rapidly installing duplicate machin
cry SO that the breaking of a part il
any of the machines will not necessi
tate the closing down of the plant
but instead the duplicate equipment
will be started, insuring continu
Gus supply of current.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-11
CABBAGE KINGS HOME
BURNS AT FEDERALSBURC
Home of William A. Ryan Destroyed
BY Fire Yesterday Morning-LOss
Estimated at $500.

fredericksburg, Md, Dec. 10.-The
home of William A. Ryan was de-
stroyed by fire early this morning,
together with all it's contents. Mr..
Ryan, who is known in this section
as the cabbage king, barely escaped
with his life.
With the temperature lowering
aroynGero and a high wind prevail
ina en- were handicapped in
fl he flames, and experienced
guilty in keeping the fire
! coi ~ d tAe-hnme. loss is
about S2500-
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-11

Our stock Of drugs is now COM
plete, and our prescription depart
ment is in charge of competent
druggist, and l solicit a share of
your trade.-M. Warren Hooper,
Prop. Postoffice Pharmacy. Adv 3
The big dry goods store of Corn
we'll, Bowdle & Co. is in line for
Christmas Many useful things are
attractively displayed. See their
special handkerchief offering. Read
adv.
"A full line of toilet articles, per
fumery, cigars, candy, ETC., at lowest
market prices.-M. Warren Hooper,
Prop. Post office Pharmacy. Adv. 1-3t
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-11
Mrs. Samuel Tyler

Mrs. Samuel Tyler died at l O'Clock
this morning, at her home on
Green street, as the result of pulmo-
nary trouble. She was 1 years old,
and is survived by four children.
Funeral services over the remains
will be held from her late home to-
morrow at l O'Clock. The body will
be taken to Grape for interment.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-12-11
OATMEAL COOKERS.

Try our oatmeal cookers. Nothing
better for cooking hominy and break
fast food. Cake of soap with each
cookers. M. SMITH, THE EGG
MAN.-Adv 11-2O-tf.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28

enough to it to make any household.
or with a dozen hens in his poultry
house feel as il he had little gold
mine
Chicken feed will be plentiful from
now on, thanks to our big cereal crops
and the ban on grains for making
whisky. The cheaper grains will pay
big dividends when fed to hens of "A
good laying breed. And they can be
supplemented with food supply that
costs nothing at all, various forms of
kitchen refuse that usually go into the
garbage can
The chickens will eat all the stale
bread that YOU don't care to make in
to bread buildings. They'll feed
greedlly on meat scraps vegetable
and fruit parings. melon seeds and
rihds, sour milk and all sorts of left.
over stuff With little care and
thought, almost any family can have
eggs at slight cost. almost as Il by.
product of housekeeping And those
eggs will be ineomparably better than
any bought in the .Aarket
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
EAT POTATOES.

One important foodstuff, at least, is
going to be cheap. Some dealers are
predicting that potatoes will soon sell
at dollar bushel. They will hard
ly average $3.50 bushel, at the high
est. in the fall and winter. That is
joyful news to consumers who re-
member last winters prices.
There is plentiful supply. The
seasons crop is said to be more than
10O,000,000 bushels in excess of the
average, which means that the ordin-
airy family will have about five bush
els more than usual.
Wherefore. eat potatoes! There is
no food that's more wholesome and
nourishing. We cant live on pota-
toes alone-they almost pure
starch, and we need proteids and fats,
too But given moderate amount of
meat dairy products and cereal foods,
potatoes will fill the remaining gap
better than any other vegetable. 1t
Is not an accident that potatoes have
long been the main standby of Ire
land, and that they are credited with
saving Germany the winter before
last. when other crops failed
BY eating plenty Of potatoes we
can save wheat and meat We can
lower our cost of living and make our
total supply of ioodstuffs go further
among ourselves and our allies. Every
time we consume a big dish of pota'
toes we're helping to win the war.
And there's no hardship about It,.
Just remember how delicious those
potatoes tasted last winter when A
mess cost half dollar. and the in
diligence was rare treat. They are
as good now as they were then
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
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The Crisis" which will be shown
at the Gayety theater for two days,
commencing Thursday, is truly an HI,
nois story about Illinois greatest man
and should therefore be of special in
terest to people OF this state.
The Crisis in motion picture form
tells the Civil War story with Abra-
ham Lincoln as the center figure The
character of Abraham Lincoln Is ably
portrayed by Samuel Drane One
thing that stands out about The Girls
is" Is The fact that it is a war story
and yet shows none of the horrors Of
war In one or two scenes flashes
are shown Of Mississippi river bat
tie with frigates Of Old Monitor and
Old Ironsides type. In another. the
explosion of shell blows away an
entire cliff just as the officer and his
horse are on the summit
Among many scenes Of interest are
the Lincoln and Douglas campaign
in the old city Of Freeport, Ill
An interesting love story, cleverly
carried out, makes this picture one
of the finest evenings enjoyment in
recent months.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
Sweater Coats

Are very popular presents and we are show
ing an assortment of new yarn in all the fan
cy colors of which you may make up a sweat
er or sweater vest.
New wool and silk sweater coats Cool eve
nings call for an extra wrap and we are show
ing the new fall styles in Sweater Coats and
Sweater Vests
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
stockholders Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Ottawa Building,
Homestead & Savings Association will
he held at the office of the under
signed, the secretary OF said Associa-
ton. at No 705 La Sale street, in
the city of ottawa, La Sale county
Illinois, ON Tuesday evening, Septem'
Der 4th 1917, at 100 p. m.
At said time and place the follow
ing resolutions, being amendments to
the charter and bylaws of said asso-
citation. which have heretofore been
presented, will come up for action and
will be put to vote;
"RESOLVED That Section of the
charter of this Association be amend
ed by increasing the number OF
shares from 10 thousand to 80 thous
and"
"RESOLVED, That Section 9, of the
bylaws Of this Association be amend
ed by striking out the last sentence
Of said Section, viz: For non-at.
tendance, except in case of sickness
or ABSENCE from town, :. fine OF, TWEEN
ty.five cents shall be imposed" ~.
"RESQLVED. That the bylaws OF
this Association be amended by strik
ing out all Of Section II"
II. G. WILEY, Sec.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
BACK TO THE SEA.

The old lure of the sea Is to be re.
newed and strengthened by the Unit
ed States government. The hard and
unjust conditions of the seaman's life
that drove even the lovers of the sea
to take employment upon land are to
be abolished. The government, CO.
operating with representatives of ship
owning employers the International
Seamen's Union and the Masters
Mates and Pilots Associations, in
tends to make real careers possible
for the men who go to sea.
The groups interested have held a
series of conferences. Last May these
conferences produced tentative
agreement which has since been rati.
fed by the men of the various par
ties. This agreement provides for an
advanced scale OF wages. 1t ends the
struggle between ship-owners and or
ganizing crews, the fight, over the sea.
mems act, and it buries most of the
bones of contention between the EN-
plcyers and employed of the sea.
AS usual when actual conditions are
faced, selfnterest is found to be on
the side of Justice. Employers or
workers, it makes no difference Both
sides have to play fair in order to
achieve their own best interests. In
this case the ship-owners are anxious
to charter the new merchant fleet the
government is building at top speed.
And so they hearken to the voice Of
the government as it demands full op.
portunity for the seamen, favorable
surroundings and a chance to develop
his individual capabilities, The gov.
eminent ideal Is TO place the Ameri-
can seaman among the most advanced
Of the wage.working groups Of the
world.
Under these improved conditions
the old-time custom OF teaching sail.
orlng to sea-loving boys will be re.
sumed We must have the men to run
our new merchant fleet. Assurance
that they viii receive just treatment
and enjoy every opportunity for ad.
yancement ought to be successful in
calling large numbers Of men of &
high type back to the sea.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
KEEP CHICK EMS.

The department Of agrlculture's
slogan keep pig" has become famil.
lar With pork selling wholesale
around $40 hundred, most any fam
lily could be reconciled to fatteniny
porker in the back yard where the
law allows 1t. But it's rather surpris.
Ing that we haven't heard more about
keeping chickens
Eggs have gone up nearly as much
as pork. and more than beef. There's
talk OF dollar eggs" before the win
ters over-not dollar apiece, dear
friends, but dollar dozen is quite
sufficient. And though they may not
rcach that figure, they'll come near
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
CATHOLICS HOPE TO
SEE i. S. At PEACE;
BUT WITH HONOR
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES ADDRESS
ED AT KANSAS CITY MEETING
BY PRESIDENT JOHN WHALEN.

Kansas City. Aug 27-Catholics in
the United States want no peace
which includes dishonor or future
danger to the nation or the world at
large, according 10 sentiment ex-
pressed today at the American Fed
Grafton of Catholic societies conven-
ton held here The sentiment was
expressed by John Whalen of New
York president of the association, in
his annual address. and vas vigor-
ously sustained by the convention
Pledges Loyalty Of 100000.
Mr.. Whalen, referring to this atti-
tude of Catholics, said.
We should meet all sacrifices de
manded of us cheerfully. We de-
pOre war but rejoice in the belief
that the efforts to improve humanity
will win We pledge undyng loyalty
of the 5000 900 Catholic men AMI wo-
men in our federation to American
principles.
Efforts of our great spiritual chief,
His Holiness Pope Benedict XIV. to
bring about true, lasting peace that
shall give speedy and permanent COM
fort to the long suffering human race
will not be in vain.
Cardinal Farley urged the fedora
ton to impress upon the Catholics of
America the importance of food con-
servation in a letter read this after
moon
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
Administrators Sale Of Real Estate

To pay debts
BY virtue Of an order and decree
Of the probate court of La Sale coun.
ty Illinois. made on the petition of
the undersigned, Edward S. Morahn.
administrator of the estate of Daniel
Mason deceased, for leave TO sell the
real estate of said deceased at the
/ August term. A, d. 1916, of said court
/ to-wit: on the nth day of August,
/ 1916, | shall on Saturday, the 10Th
day of September, 1917, at ten O'clock
a, m. OF said day sell at public sale,
at the premises hereinafter describ
ed at No 2l9 West Jefferson street.
IN the city Of Ottawa, county of La
Sale and State OF Illinois, described
as follows. towit.
The homestead of the late Daniel
Mason deceased. being the north
eighty-tive (S5) feet of lot three (S)
in block ninety COO in States. Addi-
tion to the town, town now city of OF.
tawh, county Of La Sale and State
of Illinois TIKI. A.
Possession to be given on approval
of sale and delivery of deed
The above described property to be
sold subjeC. to taxes assessed for the
year 1917, and subject to all unpaid
installments of special assessments
for paving.
Terms of sale-lO per cent. Of The
amount bid cash on the day of sale
and the balance Of the purchase price
upon the approval of the report of
sale by the probate court Of La Sale
county. Illinois,
Dated this 18Th ,d9y of August, \" p.
1917.
EDWARD s. MoRxHN.
Administrator Of the Estate of
Daniel Mason deceased,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
CALENDAR OF ILLINOIS HISTORY.

August 2S. 1S49.-Norwegian emf
grants arrived in Springfield. Illinois.
They are healthy, fine looking and in
telligent, and desire to live among US
by their industry. They brought with
them their hoes, rakes, tubs, etc, and
look as if they were going to do some.
thing.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
tended the dance in Cornell Thurs

tended the dance in Cornell Thurs
day night.
Miss Carrie Baker is spending the
week in Chicago with Mrs Geo. Baker
r. Rollett, Of Oglesbt, installed a
Victroa in Or. Seguins home Friday
Mrs. Clarence Meagher, of StreatOt
spent the week here with old friends
Or. Harwood and wife attended the
reunion at Cornell, Friday.
Lewis Swisshelm and family return
ed home from three weeks visit
in Ohio
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
Want u. S. to Refund Cast.

Mexico City. Aug. 2S.-The Mexican
government has decided to ask the
United States to refund the amount
of customs duties collected during the
occupation of Vera Cruz. it was learn
ed today The amount is estimated at
more than 100000 in United States
coin
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28

Shoots lmpersonator Of U. S. Agent
Chicago, Aug, 2S.-A man posing as
a federal AGENT searching for slackers
was sho. and killed by Marshal Harry
Dayiel, Of Ingleside, during the flight,
when he was found lurking in The
. shrubbery with two companions.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28
Says Paganism Floods U. S.

The public morals committee in its
report declared America is drifting
rapidly toward paganism. The report
says
Right no longer rules; justice is
fast declining; order is upset; the
family is endangered; the home is
disrupted: virtue, public and pri-
vate is decadent; materialism is in
the ascendency; vicious propaganda
runs riot and religious indifference
dominates. n-.
Divorce. the movies, postcards
dance halls and theatrical shows are
named as contributing factors in the
aimless life Of America today.
The committee excoriated the pres
ent divorce system, advocates publish
ing of marriage banns in advance
abolition OF the common law mar
rage and If necessary punishment OF
common law marriage as a felony.
National Secretary Anthony Matre
of Chicago reported present mem.
bership Of 100000, covering every
state in the UninO and most Of the
insular possessions The association
has thirty national societies as mem
bers.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-08-28

Lots Of difference between the way i
man is n good fellow and woman
Is good girl" whole lots Mcmphi,
Commea al-Appeal
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-06
Sees No Real Victory
Without Help Of God

At the Second Reformed Church
last evening, the pastor, the Rev.
Harry Nelson Bassler. chaplain of
the Eighth Regiment. National Guard
of Pennsylvania. preached to large
audience from the text. Lord, to
whom shall we go but to Thee?' en-
phasizing the need of divine guidance
in the walk through life.
AS proof of this the preacher point
ed to the experiences of Washington
and Lincoln, who were found on their
knees in prayer when critical condi-
tions in the life of the nation were
too great for them to decide alone.
Napoleon's consciousness of self-suf-
ficiency was referred to in contrast
and the futility of real attainment
without help. from God discussed at
some length. There were many
strangers in the pews.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-06
Members of c. G. Class
Enjoy Outing at Paxtang

The c. G. class of the Ridge Ave-
nue. Methodist Church, taught by
Mrs. Mary Knisely, held an outing at
Paxtang Park Saturday afternoon.
The picnickers enjoyed a good time
with boating, swimming, and amuse-
ments of the park. A supper was
served in the grove, along the banks
of the stream.
Those sharing in the fun were:
Mrs. Mary Knisely, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack KEEPER, Mr.. and Mrs S. A.
Walter, Mrs. Charles Hall, Mr.. and
Mrs. Scandals, Mrs. Ralph Gilberg,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Ebersole, Mrs.
Gochenour, Miss Marie Phillippi,
Mrs. Harry Banker, Mrs. Mary
George, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cleckner,
Miss Geraldine Walker, Miss Ruth
Naylor, Miss Isabel Thomas, Russell
George, Vance George, Miss Dorothy
Hall and Victor Hall.