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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

The average young man is ready
to embrace an opportunity when it
comes along in the guise Of Il pretty
girl.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

A salad always depends on the
dressing, in which connection a WON
an Is Il bit like a salad
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10
DR.. {. A. KELLY

Il25 Columbus St. Ottawa, Illinois.
All work guaranteed first class.
Office hours 8 a. m. to 1890 p, m.
Phone 225-Y.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

when a woman begins to notice
every act and word of a man she has
begun either to love or 10 bate him.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10
MlSCELLA NE Gus.

There ie no reason why the spirit
Of mortal should be proud, unless he
owns a coal mine.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Some married men join the Army
because they are tired of fighting.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Before marriage a girl wants man
to write love letters, but after mar
riage nothing but checks viii do.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10
FOR SALE

FOR SALE New residence in South
Ottawa. This property consists Of
new six.room house and bath,
just completed; all modern In every
respect Electric lights, furnace bath,
city water. concrete walks and a
good barn. Cali Lima NJ. Perr0t.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Too many men salt away money in
the brine of other peoples tears
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

FOR RENT room brick house;
celler city water, gas, electricity,
good plumbing and garage Posses
sion given at once. $500 per month,
317 Guthrie street, South Ottawa
Sanders Bros.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10
LOTS

FOR SALE-We have several lots for
sale that will average abont one
acre OF land; can be had now for
100000. Easy payments; would be
especially desirable for poultry or mar
ket garden. Tel. 957-W.
J. o. Harris 4 Son.
l29 w. Main st.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

An automobile tongue Is one that
Is always running people down.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Love and strong drink make the
world 80 round.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

FOR RENT A nice cottage on Pop.
lar street, between Jefferson and
Jackson, 500 per month You can have
present lease OF four months and pro-
perry as much longer as YOU wish;
tenant must have larger house Haste
is necessary on this item. 7 B Far.
rel
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

A man may have lofty aim and
still be a poor shot.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

II you have grown rusty il Is nc
sign that you have an iron will.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Few collisions occur on the path of
virtue.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

IL man knows it all he Is neye
content to keep it to himself.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

WELLS FARGO EXPRESS TO ALL
POINTS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-10

Few collisions occur on the path OF
virtue.
Love and strong drink make the
world 80 round
A man may have lofty aim and
still be a poor shot
IL man knows it all he Is never
content to keep it to himself.
II you have grown rusty il Is no
sign that you have an iron will.
An automobile tongue is one that
Is always running people down
Too many men salt away money in
the brine of other peoples tears.
Some married men join the Army
because they are tired of fighting.
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Good qualities are jewels that only
good breeding can set of to adyant
age.
1t kissing should 70 out of fashion
no girl would care to be considered
stylish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
EXEMPTION BOARD

The local exemption board requests that all registrants who have not re- ceived their questionnatres report this to the local board at once, and those who have their documents in their possession are urged to return them i'm. mediately. Announcement has been made that there are several hundred registrants who have failed to return their questionnaires and who will be classified as Class l. The method which the local board is required to use in classifying men who claimed deferred classification on account of industrial employment has caused some confusion There were a number of registrants who made claims for exemption on industrial reasons and also filed proof of de- pendency claims and were notified by the board that their dependency claims had been allowed. These men later re- ceived notices that the district board had disallowed their industrial claims, rating them as Glass 1. This refers only to industrial classification and the previous rating of the local board on de- pendency claims for the same parties is not affected. The board now requests that registrants do not protest to them until they have received the third or final notice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
GARDEN CAMPAIGN ID BE LAUNCHEDA AT
 MASS NEE |
War Gardens Materially Aid Food Conservation Move ment-H. s. Mobley to
 Make Address

The garden campaign for Greater Bir- mingham will be launched on Wednes- day evening, January 16. at big mass meeting to be held at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce auditorium at p. m. H. s. Mobley, who planted 140,Ooo gardens in Chicago last year, will address the meeting in the interest of this cam paign, the object of which Is to organ ize the garden movement in Greater Bir- mingham so as to cultivate every avail able lot in this city.
 T. P. Hay, Jr., secretary of the food conservation bureau, is mailing a letter to all the pastors in the Birmingham dis trict, urging them to request the mem bers of their respective congregations to attend this mass meeting and ask their earnest cooperation in the movement. High prices and scarcity in certain com modities make it necessary to utilize every available piece of ground to grow food supplies, it is said.
 War gardens in America last year were valued at SS50, 900 oo0. 1t Is stated, and the average family garden was valued at s100. Tractors will be furnished to blow gardens, and many who were unable to nave gardens plOWeu laSI year on dC- count of the labor shortage can avail themselves of this opportunity to use the tractors.
 Mrs. J. H. Wallace, president of the Housewives league. has pledged the sup port of that organization and is sending letters to each member urging that they attend the mass meeting in body.
 The Southern Bell Telephone company has agreed to assist in this campaign. as they have in all other movements of a patriotic nature, and will phone every minister in Birmingham Saturday night and remind them of the announcement. The campaign is being held under the auspices of the food preparedness and marketing bureau, with the cooperation of the International Harvester company. and will be aided by the real estate ex- change and the various civic organiza- tions. It is expected that the motion picture showing the Chicago campaign will be shown in Birmingham next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
S6O,OOO,OOO PLANT
 ID BE BUILT ON THE
 CUMBERLAND RIVER
Bend Near Nash vile Is Selected as Site for the Government
 Powder Mill

Washington, January 11.-Estab- lishment of n government powder plant at Hadley's Bend of the Cumber- land river, near Nashville, Tenn, was announced tonight by General Cro- xier, chief of the ordnance bureau of the war department. Construction will be started immediately on the plant, which will cost about s60.000, ,000, and will employ about 15,0OO men.
 preliminary force of workers already has been ordered to Nashville and the plant will be put on production basis at the earliest possible moment.
 The government today took over op- tions obtained on the property in Novem- Der by a representative of the DuPont Powder company.
 Secretary Baker announced last month that the war department had decided on the establishment of a number of powder plants to supplement the output of pri- vate manufacturers. Daniel c. Jackling of San Francisco, who was named at that time as general director of the pro- ject, will take charge personally of the construction of the plant in Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
NE WS OF BESSEMER
 MISS BERNEY GlLLEN, Correspondent

nouncement as to the nature of the business to be discussed at this time. However, 1t is thought by committeeman that this consultation will be the last before he files his report with the war department. Maj. T. T. Huey, whJ headed the local committee for compil- ing data on tonnage, announces that he has mailed notices to large number of citizens inviting them to attend the conference. He stated the importance of having a large representation of Besse- mer citizens at this meeting to assure the government engineer that this sec- tion realizes the importance of putting through the canal.
 This afternoon about o'clock the automobile truck owned by the Piazza Guarino Grocery company of this city was struck by pipe shop car. knocking the truck several feet and throwing the driver out. The car was driven by James Jones, a negro boy, and was turning the corner at Seventh avenue and Nineteenth street when struck. Damages to the truck is estimated to be about s15. The driver received only slight injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
CITY COMMITTEE PLANSAGGRESS|VE
 THRIFT CAMPAIGN

Joseph 1T Loveman, the newly ap- pointed city chairman of the thrift cam paign, was in consultation with State Director Crawford Johnson, John Spar row, in charge of the advertising of the campaign in the state. and the principal advertising men of the town. yesterday morning concerning the plans of the city campaign.
 Fred J. Holberg, advertising manager of Saks, was appointed chairman, and Morton Simpson. secretary of the pub licity committee on the city campaign. The principal fact brought out at the meeting was that the baby bonds and thrift stamps were not to be commer- cialized in any sense of the word
 A.. Coke Smith, secretary of the Ala bama Travelling Mems association, called at headquarters yesterday at the Invita- tion of Mir. Johnson and pledged the ac- tive support of the 10o0 members of that organization, enlisting at one time the cream of Alabama's expert statesmen. There will be a meeting of this organi- zation at the Chamber of Commerce au- ditorium at 8 oclock. Crawford John son will address them on the subject of selling the bonds over their territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
GREAT ARMY FROM AMERICA NEEDED BADLY IN FRANCE More Men and Quickly Is Urgent Plea of
 Churchill MUNITIONS MINISTER OF ENGLAND TALKS Has No Doubt of Final Victory, But Sees
 a Hard Year
 Ahead

London, January 11.-Win- ston Spencer Churchill, British minister of munitions, address ing the American Luncheon club today, made a powerful appeal for the sending of American soldiers to Europe quickly, and in as large num- bers as possible.
 The reception of Premier Lloyd George and President Wilson's war aims by the central powers, the min ister declared, showed a gulf that no bridge could span. He added that Great Britain and the United States having issued their war aims, must now bend every effort to the prac- tical work of enforcing them on the enemy.
 We have found complete agreement on our war aims Mir. Churchill said, ESQ let us concentrate our whole selves on practical measures whereby those aims may be achieved"
 England must melt all her resources, he continued. into war work. Women must draw nearer to the firing lines and do more manual labor to relieve working men for the ranks of the army Rations, he said, must be cut down.
 "The only way to shorten the suffer ing and torment" the minister asserted, is to increase the pace"
 Referring to America's participation in the war, Mir Churchill said:
 You have accepted an immense re- sponsibility. Never in history has so great nation undertaken so great a task. Your advice is vitalIy needed in this struggle. and needed soon"
 Mir Churchill said that England had sufficient reserve material to fully equip several hundred thousand Americans when they landed in Europe. He advo- cated that shipping should be devoted to bringing men and finished or half-fin- shed products. rather than bulky raw materials.
 MT Churchill said England had guns, men and fuses waiting for shells. Pre- paratons were under way, he added, to meet the German hordes Coming from the east
 Although he had no doubt of victory. MT. Churchill declared the coming year would be the hardest of the war
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Activities of Library Increasing and
 Many Branches Established

The Birmingham public library IS constantly increasing its activities and widening the sphere of it's in- fluence.
 Besides the five branches of the library in Ensley, Woodlawn, Avon- dale, West End and East Lake, there are active deposit stations where books are not only deposited" but circulated under the direct supervision of library assistants in Neighborhood House, in Fairview and in North Bir- mingham.
 Other deposit stations cared for by individuals in institutions are in the Mercy Home, in the rooms Of the Civic association. in the Goodwill Settle- ment and in the Y. M. c. A. rooms or the American Cast Iron Pipe com pany.
 Nine schools have library collec- tions whose books may be borrowed for home use, that in the Gate City school including books for adults.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
Louisiana and Mississippi
 Are Covered With Snow


 New Orleans, January 11.-Snow fell in the states of Louisiana and Mississippi during today, ranging from flurries along the gulf coast to storms of almost bliz- gard intensity in the northern sections of the two states.
 Snow covered the ground at Alexandria Lake Charles. Baton Rouge, Shreveport. Jackson Meridian, Vicksburg and Natchez. Flurries were reported from practically all gulf coast points. The snowfall was the first in nearly 15 years in most sections. Light flurries in New Orleans were the first since February IT, 1903.
 Rising temperatures tomorrow and Sunday in the states of Louisiana, Ar kansas Oklahoma and Texas are pre- dicted by pr. I. M Cline, district fore caster of the local bureau.
 The temperature at New Orleans at 10 o'clock tonight was "A above.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
OUEST|ONNA|RES LOST IN MAIL WILL
 NOT BE DUPLICATED
Persons Failing to Receive QuestiOnnaire Through the Mail Should Report to
 Exemption Board

All the questionnaires which will pe mailed out by the local boards have already been sent out and should be in the hands of the addresses by this time Secretary Pepperman of the To- cal board stated last night that through mistake many were laboring under the wrong impression and thought that more would be mailed.
 Every man due to receive ques- tionnaire should have 1t in his pos session at this time." said MT. Pep perman. "The failure to receive 1t through the mail win not be an ex- cuse for not returning 1t properly filled out within seven days after 1t has left this office. and any man who should have received one and has not done so should come to my office on the Twenty second floor of the Jefferson County Bank building, and attend to the matter at once. It Is possible that it may have gotten lost in the mail and will be found later.
 The local boards are swamped with work The men have been returning the uuestionnaires in large numbers which have grown SO much lately that a call has been issued by the board for assistance in completing the work. The Tennessee company responded with the loan of one expert account ant and bookkeeper. The Civic asso- citation has been appealed to Tor as- sistance.
 Two hundred and five appeals from the local boards of the North Alabama district were passed upon by the dis trict board. The cases from Bibb. Cal houn, Cleburne, Greene, Pickens. Shell by, Talladega, Sumter and divisions l and from Jefferson county have practically all been disposed of. some work has also been done on division 3 of Jefferson county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12

Bessemer, January u.-(Special) )-Much excitement was created in Bessemer to- day upon the announcement of several cases of smallpox in the city. A negro boy about IS years old was removed to the pesthouse this afternoon. while negro woman, whom the physicians pro- nounced to have this disease, escaped before arrangements could be made to remove here. Officers were immediately notified and search is being made for her The woman lived in the quarters of the United States Cast Iron and Foun- dry company. It was announced by au- thorities at the pipe plant that every precaution is being made to check this malady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
Catarrh is Untouched by
 AtomizerS and Inhalers

Cleanse the blood thoroughly of all Catarrh germs, and your Catarrh will promptly disappear. For this purpose. there Is no remedy that can equal s. S. S., the reliable, purely vegetable blood remedy. that has been on the market for more than fifty years It is sold by drug stores in all parts of the land. and if you obtain bottle and be- gin treatment today. you will immed- lately see that you are on the right road. S. s. s. thoroughly cleanses the blood and removes from 1t every trace of Catarrh germs. If your case after beginning the s. S. s. treatment. re- quires special instructions. write to our medical director for complete ad- vice, which he will give you without charge Address Swift Specific Co, Cl, Swift Laboratory. Atlanta. Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
City and County Join
 in Handling Patients

Following recommendation of Bowling, the city and county have reached an agreement whereby more economical and effective way of handling the transportation of pa- tients to the pesthouse. For the past several years the city has been using an automobile ambulance, while the county used a horse and carriage
 pr. Bowling suggested to the city commission and the board of revenue that the city's automobile be used and the driver be furnished by the county, which means considerable saving to each. The idea was promptly adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
At Lnew's Biiou

Loew's Bijou bill for the last half of the week Is an exceptional offering. there being five big vaudeville acts and a superb motion picture play with June Elvidge starring in "The Strong Way" This picture is attracting much attention and is increasing Miss FL vidge's popularity in Birmingham.
 The headliner for the weekend bill, Eddie Foyer is getting to his audience strong. They are calling for more of his comedy and readings at each per- formance. The four Rennee sisters conclude the bill with an exceptional act of musical nature, intermingled with dancing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
death in the principal cities of the United States, place Birmingham in an unenvia-

death in the principal cities of tne UHfteu States, place Birmingham in an unenvia- ble position.
 The report of each week places BIT mingham's record as among the nlsnsse in inc Tinted States. The report for last week. just issued, finds Birmingham occupying third place, its record being transcended only by those of Memphis and New Orleans.
 High death rates of southern cities IS attributed in part to heavy proportion o! negro population. However, officials oI the bureau of the census, their attention having been repeatedly drawn 10 BIT mingham. are inclined to believe that something there is wrong.
 Last weeks report gives Birmingham a population of 1ss.7le; total deaths. s2; death rate, 225 deaths under year, II; deaths under year percentage of the total, 13.4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
DAMAGE SUITS

The following damage suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 $1000-Arthur Walton vs. the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power company for alleged personal tn- juries.
 $1oo0-vernon Lamar vs. the Repub- lie Iron and Steel company for alleged personal injuries.
 S10,000-Thomas Finch, pro ami An thony Finch, vs. J. M. Morrison for al- legged personal injuries.
 $20Oo-Anthony Finch vs. J. M. Mor- rison for alleged personal injuries TO- ceived by his minor son.
 $5O,000-W. F. Allen vs. the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany for alleged personal injuries.
 $30,000-W. |. Cash vs. the Brook side Pratt Mining company for alleged personal injuries.
 $200o-James Dixon vs. the Wood ward Iron company for alleged per- sonal injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
FINAL HEARING ON VALLEY RIVER CANAL
Colonel Sanford to Secure Data on Proposed Canal at Meet
 ing Today

Colonel J. c. Sanford. engineer of the war department stationed at New Or leans, will be in Birmingham today and will hold a conference with the Valley River Canal committee at II o'clock at the Tutwiler hotel. This will be the final hearing and the committee will be able to furnish Colonel Sanford with thu data on the proposed Valley river canal that he wished from which he will make a report to the government. The com mittee recently prepared a report which was very thorough regarding the ton- mage of this district, and 1t was carried to New Orleans by committee from Bir- mirgham. Colonel Sanford will be in Br- tningham today only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
Disease Cannot Be Reached by
 Local Treatment

What a pity that so many people follow blindly the old bell-weather method of treating Catarrh. and thus postpone from day to day the time when they will be free from this an- noying and disgusting complaint.
 Tho choked-up air passages are un- stopped for the time being by medi- cated sprays and atomixers. hut do they remain open? Isn't the relief only tem- porary? Over and over again. these ac- cumulations gather. because the disease which causes them is being untouched by the treatment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
Old Dominion Comes Second to Mississippi in
 Ratifying Amendment

Richmond, January 1.-The state Of Virginia completed its ratification of the proposed national prohibition amend ment tonight when the house of dele gates adopted the measure S4 to 13. The bill passed the senate 30 to last night Virginia Is the second state to take fla vorable action on national prohibition Mississippi having voted for it on the first day the legislature met early this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
ALABAMIAN INvENTs MOTOR

Washington, January n.-tSpeciaLl Capt. w. P. Lay of Gadsden has invented a motor for river boats which his friends and attorneys believe will revolutionize river traffic. He has applied for pat ent and expects a favorable report next week.
 The new motor, according to Captain Lay. will increase power of motors pres ently in use in such way that against any stream the boat will be able to make progress and prevent accidents. On ac- count of lack of motor power. in the Warrior river, quite recently. one boat and two barges have been sunk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

ht LtC byAN
 An entertaining Keith vaudeville bill will be presented at the Lyric this aft ernoon for the entertainment of the Saturday afternoon matineegoers of Bir- mingham. The gypsy quartette are ex- cellent singers and render a programme of cperatic selections. It is seldom that such good voices are heard outside of grand opera.
 "A Jazz Nightmare, a merry combi- nation of music, song. dance and comedy is also al entertaining number. Ashley and Altman are pleasing entertainers and their singing is a feature of the bill. Skipper and Kastrup entertain in song and comedy. Van and Belle are expert boomerang throwers, imitators, come dians and singers. Mutual reel life pie lures are very entertaining.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-01-12
Field Trials Halted

Grand Junction. Tenn. January LA blizzard which left the ground covered with ice and snow brought the running of the all-age stake of the United States Field Trials club to a halt today, and an- nouncement was made that the compile ton of the stake would be postponed an-. til after the national championship meet. scheduled to start here January 2l.