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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04
MICROBES MAKE THE WORLD GO

Biologists tell us that. as it is. en-
tire strata of rocks on the earth's
surface are largely made up of the
skeletons of once living forms Hence
if it were not for bacteria, corpses
would soon pile higher than the An
des, and the earth would be choked
with its own dead. In other words,
bacteria keep life going by removing
the bodies of each generation TO make
room for the next. Thus life here be
gins with microbes and ends with
them Therefore, all this shows how
in one way, at least, bacteria are in
dispensable. and we ought to be dis
interested enough to admire their &C
tivity in thus working for the good OF
posterity, since without them there
would soon be no poslerity. This re-
minds one, however. Of the ALDERMAN
who. when told that If he died for old
ireland he would gain the applause of
posterity, demurred with the words,
Faith. what has posterity done for
me that should die for %
But do bacteria produce only what
this gentleman would term post-mor-
TEN benefits for us, or cannot they
furnish us with some antemortem
ones? am glad to say that some va
rieties OF bacteria promise to increase
our foodstuffs to an extent difficult
for us now to foretell. But this state
ment needs some explanation In
the first place, the chemical element,
nitrogen, is a necessary ingredient In
our food, whether that be vegetable or
animal Now three-fifths of the at
mosphere is composed of nitrogen,
and hence it may be imagined that
we need not fear this source of supply
giving out.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04
SEEK ILLINOIS SITE
FOR ARMY HOSPITAL

Springfield, Oct 4.-.tInele Sam Is
looking for a suitable site in Illinois
10 erect an army regeneration hos
9ital. Word TO this effect has been re.
ceived here, The grounds must be
large enough TO build hospital that
VIII accommodate LOCO patients AMI
100 doctors and nurses. The hospital
VIII be used 10 care for returning
ihvaiided soldiers. Springfield is sug.
costing the Junior High School build
ing here aud the Coats watch factory
plant as suitable locations. A com.
mittee from Washinton is expected TO
arrive soon to investigate the places.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04
TWO COUNTY BOYS
IN ARMY HOSPITALS

Two more boys in which La Sale
County has a special interest are
dangerously i'll with Spanish influenza
at Camp Grant. Edwin Greener, son
OF George Greener from east OF
Streator was discharged from The hos
pital and has since been returned. He
has been reported in serious condi-
ton and his father Is TO make the
trip by auto today. possibly with the
family physician.
August Hanson OF Ransom is also
very low. His wife has been at camp
Tor seyera. weeks, though AueNst has
been Ill only a week. A Streator
nurse. Miss Clay. was rushed to the
camp for him today. The young man
left only a few weeks ago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04
Accuracy Always Valued.

We all admire the thorough. PAINS
taking person, for the reason that we
know such persons place the right
kind of an estimate on accuracy.
True, they may not be singled out as
having attained any speed records.
but that fact gives us absolutely no
concern. We believe in them because
we know that they may in every situa.
ton be relied upon and we go our
way happy in the knowledge that work
turned ont by such persons will fully
measure up"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04
An Easy Way Out.

Here, you said the conductor an.
grily, you rang UP fare. Do that
again and I'll put you on"
The small man standing in the mid
die OF the crowded car promptly rang
up another fare. Thereupon the con-
ductor projected him through the
crowd and to the edge OF the plat
form.
Thanks" said the little man. Il
did not see any other way to get out,
Here's your dime"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04
Good Business.

Shopkeeper (to commercial travel.
sr)---Can't' give you an order Quite
loverstocksd.
4 Traveller me at least show you
ny samples.
> .6hopkeeper Spare yourself the
trouble. can't look at them.
Traveller will you allow me
70 look at them myself? 1t is three
weeks since | have seen them.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04
Optimistic Thought.
A secret. If useful Ia mankind.
should not be- n secret.
Fur Opening at Lueey's on Saturday.
October 5th,

A representative of one of the lead
..g New York fur houses will be with
us for one day. and We invite you TO
attend this opening He will show
you everything that is new and
classy in real upto-date highgrade
fur5.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

"Doctor." said the patient, who had
been silinE for long time, "be frank
with me. Why do you demand such a
large fee for cutting out my appen.
Ait9"
"We'l. the truth u.s." explained the
frank M. D when remove that ap.
pendix I cut of my chief source Of
revenue"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

The woman who cares more for q
poodle than she does for baby has
hardly earned the right to vote.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

A woman may be a slave to society.
but she will object the more to being
bossed by her husband
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

When a lawyer takes the case of a
rascal he usually gets his fee in ad-
vance,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

While there is life there is always
hope that nature viii postpone the
collection of her debt.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

A centipede doesn't mind a little
thing like having one foot in the
grave.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

A mans religious professions do not
speak so loudly as his business and
social actions.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

The taciturn employe is usually
worth more to his employer than the
loQuacious one.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

If a man is able to make a bluff at
crying a woman will forgive him any
thing,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

Health makes wealth for some, but
not for the physician and the under
taker.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

For every man who Is willing to
lift you will find dozen who cheer
fully stand around and grunt.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

A man may be a hopeless idiot, hut
II he admires woman you cant
convice her that he Is crazy
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

laxative people seldom say smuch.
out as long as they think they do they
are happy.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY

WANTED Man or boy to help with
farm work Call 9l43.R g.
FOR lSALE-Househol goods, con.
sisting of dining room and bed room
suites, bookcase, touches, rockers and
plain chairs, kitchen table, cook and
gas st0ve, and other things too numer.
oas to mention Everything in first
class condition. Can be seen any time
at 1905 Ottawa Ave Phone 6SS-X.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

Men are usually well supplied with
weak excuses for doing the wrong
hing.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

FOR SALE--Ford touring ear.
Newly painted Two extra tires
or will trade for roadster. Whites
Garage, Clinton and Jefferson sts
Phone 4O9-W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

LOST-Small pocketbook with two
500 bills and small rosary beads,
while working on the pavement for
Cherry Company, somewhere in bust.
ness district. Finder please return to
this Office. And receive reward Of $40.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04

The post office has no special de-
partment for handling letters marked
"ln Haste."--Kansas City Journal.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market report furnished to
the Free Trader-Journal by W. l.
Mnyre, member of Chicago Boaru o.
Trade, Moloney building, phone lc4l
Correspondent Lamson Bros. u Cv-
Chicago
Wheat
Oct. -. 1.31 1914 12SA 1.31
Nov. go. l.29k 1914 1.2sb 1908
Oats
Oct. .,. $685. 7O4 sS% 7o1s
Nov. -. 50 7o9s 6s7s 7oss
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-04
For Saturday at
Steinabck d Sons.

Dressed spring chickens, per H.. zoe
Year old hens. per lb. Use
Home made pork sausage, per Id. 25c
Beet pot roast only. per h.. lSc to 22c
Fresh eggs. a dozen .............45c
Solid head cabbage per b.. &c
Prunes, per lb....................15c
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
BRITAIN MAY STOP
FOOD FOR GERMANY

London, Nov. 21.-The following
wireless message has been sent to the
German government by the British
government:
information has reached his ma,
Jesty's government Of the shocking
lack Of organization in the release OF
British prisoners in German territory
and OF their return march on foot mis-
erably clothed, without food or trans.
port and with no escort or guides, to
the allied lines, with resulting lament
able suffering and heavy mortality.
His majesty's government cannot
tolerate continuation Of this cruel
treatment and must insist on ade-
quate arrangement being made in all
The above respects. Otherwise we
shall be compelled to take this into
account in any question of revictual.
ing Germany or satisfying the require
ments of the German population.
His majesty's government is ready
to lend all available assistance by for,
warding food, clothing and transport
to prisoners camps, where they are
not otherwise forthcoming and is ad
dressing all allied commanders in this
sense.
Please acknowledge receipt of this
message"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
MONEY BURNS POCKETS
Yankee Soldiers Astound French
by Their Spending.
Buy Everything In Sight and Overlook
Nothing-Souvenlrs Are Sent
Home.

Paris.-No wonder that American
soldiers astound the French with their
money-spending proclivity. Shops
stocked sufficiently in the ordinary
course of events to last six months
are frequently cleaned out in a day
when the Yankees arrive. The Amer.
leans Just simply buy everything in
sight.
A bunch Of troops Just arriving from
the long journey overseas, or perhaps
having been shunted around month
or so after landing, reach permanent
camp and are paid off. Frequently
they haven't had pay day in two or
three months.
Then with their pockets full Of the
strange francs they 60 to town and
make up for lost time. They overlook
nothing from Swiss watch to an arm
full of souvenirs to send back home.
But with all the spending and buy
Ing it is remarkable that there are so
few cases of drunkenness. The wine
shops are open TO the Americans at
certain hours, generally from 8 80 to
$50 p. m. But the average American
does not like French wine, at least
not at first. French beer has a fiat
weak taste which does not appeal at
all to Americans. There Is no whis-
ky, and even were 1t available the
Americans would not be allowed to
purchase it. Cognac is the nearest ap.
prouch to whisky and this must be
obtained by stealth--sort of boot
Logging process.
Many thousands of American SOL
diers, disguised with the light wines
and beers which only' they may pro-
cure, have foresworn booze entirely,
gone on the "water wagon" for keeps
and will be in good trim for the ma
tln-wide prohibition they will face
when they return to the United States.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
SOCIETY NOTES


The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Congre-
gatonal church will meet on Friday
afternoon at 1880 in the church par
lors Mrs. William Johnson and Mrs,
Parr will be hostesses.
- = p
The postponed open meeting of the
philanthropic department of the OF
tawa Woman's Club will be held on
Thursday. Dec. 5, at the home of Mrs
Dan Mccarthy on Congress street.
More particulars Of the meeting will
be given later.
4, g 8
A large number of ladies attended
the all-day meeting of the ladies of
Christ Episcopal church yesterday at
the parish house. A delicious picnic
luncheon was served at noon. In the
afternoon the ladies sewed on gar
ments for charitable purposes, and a
very fine talk was given by Deaconess
Fuller who spoke on "The Advent
Call The ladies Of this church viii
have meeting tomorrow afternoon at
O'clock in the parish house. Mrs,
q. H. Powers and Mrs. Pearson will be
h0stesses.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
City and Vicinity
News

Announcement has been received of
the birth of son. Peter Christian Lut-
kin, on Nov. 20, To Mr.. and Mrs. Har-
ris Carman Luthin tnee Hazel Hack
shaw, formerly of this city, at Phila-
delphia, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. l.utkin
lived in Evanston until Mr.. Lutkin be-
came member of the legal staff OF
the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
Guy V. MINIS of Streator, a former
Ottawa resident, transacted business
in Ottawa yesterday.
Mrs. Margaret Pearce and Mrs
Margaret lnglow OF Chicago. former
well known Ottawans who moved
from this city two years ago, are Wis
ting friends here.
Misses Anna and Laura C0nard
have returned to their home in East
Ottawa after spending several days
in Chicago.
Mrs Fred L. Jones went to Strea
TOR this morning for short visit with
friends.
Arthur Groves OF the Chicago BoarC
of Trade firm of Clement, Curtis 4
Groves is the guest of DR.. f. =. Hath
eway and family on Webster street.
Miss Ora Irwin of Utica is spendinl
| few days with friends and relatives
in this city.
Attorney Clarence Griggs Is spend
ing the day in La Sale on business.
Miss Blanche Payne has resume,
| her duties as assistant superintendent
at Ryburn Memorial Hospital, afte
an illness of Spanish influenza
c. H. Kingman is spending the da,
in Chicago on business.
David lleminoyer has returned t
his home south of the city after benl
| patient for several weeks at Ry
burn Memorial Hospital, where he un
derwent an operation for appendicitis
| Everett Dougherty William Hor
hung, James Morgan, Victor Gagel
Orville Mottaz and Roy Lewis, an,
Misses Mary Klein, Ruth Fishburn
Mildred Boze, Mary Sisson, Margare
| Brunnick, Mildred and Irene Leipol
were among the young people from
this city attending the dancing par.
in Utica last evening.
Attorney and Mrs. ]. J. Conwa
have returned home from Delateld
Wis, after spending several days Wis
ting their son Nelson, who is attend
ing st. Johns Military Academy.
Mrs. S. c. Wood, and son Charlie
Jr. have returned to their home il
Joliet after visit aC the home Of tn
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. f. L
Gladfelter, on Clinton street.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
WHEN ALSACE COMES BACK
First Poiiu to Plant Tricolor on Walls
Of Strassbure Gets Request
Of $641.43.

philadelphia.--The minister Of war
In Paris has SOIL from the estate
Of patriotic Philadelphia Frenchman,
who died 20 years ago, to be paid to
the first French soldier who plants the
French flag on the walls Of the city of
StraSSburg, Alsace.
This bequest was made by jacques
c. Aschbacher, who was q contractor
and also secretary Of the French As
ISOLATION of Philadelphia. He died In
July, 1898, and in his will now on file
at the city hall, he directed that 5000
be given to the first French soldier
who carried out the feat in the next
war.
The money was turned over the
French minister of war and now
amounts TO over 5000 by reason of the
accumulatlve interest
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
.GAYETY THEATRE IS
OLDTOMORR|SM MAN

The new proprietor of the Gayety
Theater Is Lee OsmansOn of Morris,
proprietor of the Aurora aud Empire
theaters in that city. The change in
management was announced by ]. d..
Mckeen today. who disposed of his
lease to the theater and his personal
effects, which he purchased from the
Thulen Orpheum circuit over year
ago.
Mr. McKeen has been anxious 10
dispose of his interests here for some
time, and a number have been inter,
ested in the project, but owing to the
uncertainty of operating and the
scarcity of talent no deal was closed
until today.
Mr.. Osmanson, the new proprietor
is an experienced man in the theat-
Iical business and comes to Ottawa
full of enthusiasm and determined to
make the Gayety big success.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
Influence.

The world is only just beginning TO
understand the extent 10 which indi-
vIduals and nations may be and have
been swayed by silent mental intlu-
,nce. A man prefers, of course to be-
.icve that he Is the master Of his own
conclusions and the arbter Of his
)wn conduct; but let anyone ask him
self how he arrived mt any given con-
,lusion or decided upon certain line
If conduct, and unless he can own to
an Intelligent conception Of divine
principle upon which he relies for
guidance, he will have to admit, II he
Is equal TO the analysis, that he has
been swayed throughout his career by
influences not his own.-Chrlstlan Sci.
ence Monitor.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21

Continued from page ~
Of motor planes and aircraft saved
1925, 900.
The army is being demobilized as
rapidly as possible, Secretary Baker
added, and this should result in an
"normous saving.
Must Cancel Contracts.
Washington Nov. Alarmed by
the statement OF shipping board Off
cials that they have employment fol
100000 additional men, the Senate
this afternoon adopted a resolution
calling upon the board for all informa
tion on existing contracts and step,
taken to cancel them.
IF the shipping board means to 20
ahead and employ 100000 men this
item alone means a addition to the eX
penditures Of $6,0000c0O00 a year,
said Senator Harding Of Ohio.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
ssS
WAS USED 70 QUICK ACTION
Moving Picture Scenario Writer Ae-
customed TO Taking Things ION
the Fly" as II Were.

Tie had never seen her before. but
he fell In love with her as she step
ped from the surface car. Come"
he said. grabbing her by the arm.
I'VE Will take Il taxi to the nearest
clergyman and be married"
While waiting for the minister TO
put on n clean collar. wash his hands
and otherwise prepare for the cere-
mony. the young man telephoned to
the nearest furniture store. "Hello!
Is this the general manager? Wen.
| want you to furnish three-rOom
apartment for me. There is one ad-
vertised in this mornings Planet No.
y West One Hundred and 'Steenth
street. Yes, It Is not very far from
you. Have the furniture there in ten
minutes, please.
Eleven minutes later a taxi raced
through one Hundred and 'Steenth
street. and the bride and groom en-
tered their new home.
boeSH tiIlA Neeiil-er--u Htlie uIt
sudden to youl" asked the bride, as
she sat down 10 get her breath.
"N-no, not exactly" replied the
groom. IN fact, it seems the most
natural thing in the world. You see,
for the last five years I've done
nothing but write mOvingpicture
scenarios. Film Fun.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21

The present influenza is now known
to be our old familiar la grippe.
Foley's Honey and Tar is Just what
every sufferer lrom influenza or la
grippe needs now. II covers the
rough, innamed throat with sooth-
ing. healing coating. clears away the
mucus, stops the tickling and cough
ing, eases the tightness and heavy
breathing Day and night. keep 10
leys Honey and Tar handy 1t gives
ease. warmth and comfort from the
very first dose. Buy il now.
W. d. Duncan, Druggist. Ottawa. Iii.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
PAC|F|ST PASTOR
GETS TEN YEARS At.
FORT LEAVENW0RTH
CHURCH OF BRETHREN PASTOR
TESTiFlES HE WOULD NOT
SlAY A HUN EVEN THOUGH
HIS OWN DAUGHTER WERE AT.
Tackled.

Rockford, H., Nov. 2l-Rev. Da id
Gerdes, Whiteside County Church of
the Brethren pastor. who preached
opposition to the Liberty Loan and
Red Cross. was sentenced to ten years
in Leavenworth prison by Judge
lands here yesterday.
Members of Gerdes' flock who indi
Gated sympathy with some of his
views had an uncomfortable session
with Judge Lands before a crowd that
packed the court room.
A week ago Gerdes, when he plead
ed guilty. told Judge Lands. in reply
to questions, that even ii Hun were
to attack his own daughter he would
not slay the rutiian TO protect heI
honor. The court asked similar ques
tons OF Gerdes' brother and Of Joseph
Longnecker, another member of the
flock.
Both said that in such a case they
would plead that in Gods name their
daughter be- spared. To kill a man
though a brute, would be to imperi
their souls.
rs your soul worth more than your
daughters honor?" asked the court OF
Longnecker
> 1T is worth more than all, was the
reply.
Take them out of the court room,
shouted Judge Lands to a baiiiff.
These men hold their measly it'll,
shriveled souls of more importanc,
than they do the honor OF theil
mother, wife or daughter said Judge
Lands to the next witness, Herman
w. Pratt. a member OF the church fol-
forty years. What | am trying L
tind out is II there is any member il
your congregation with similar opin
IONS
Pratt said that in such a case h,
would take chances on the salvation o
his soul and defend his daughter t,
the death.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
MADE TIME OF GAY REUNION
Beating the Bounds" In Virginia, at
Least, Drew Together Neigh.
bors From Far and Near.

beating the bounds" was a spe.
cially important duty In the colonies,
where land surveys were imperfect,
land grants irregular, and the bound
aries of each mans farm or planta'
ton at first very uncertain. In Yir-
ginia this beating the bounds was
called provisioning" Landmarks
were renewed that were becoming OBJ
liberated; blazes on tree would be
somewhat grown over they were
deeply recut; piles of great stones
containing certain number for des-
lgnAtlon were sometimes scattered
the original number would be re-
stored. Special trees would be found
fallen or cut down; new marking
trees would be planted, usually pear
trees, as they were long-lived. Dis
puted boundaries were decided upon
and announced to all the persons pres
ent, some Of whom at the next "pro-
cessloning" would even be able to
testify as to the correct line. Thel
provisioning took place between
Easter and Whitsuntide, that lovely
season of the year In Virginia and
must have proved pleasant reunion
of neghbors, May-party. In New
England this was called "perambu.
latng the bounds" and the surveyors
who took charge were called "peram.
bulators" or "boundsgoers." Alice
Morse Earle In Child Life In Colonial
Days.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21

Stald and serious Mary felt keenly
responsible for the department Of her
younger sister, Margaret, who was en-
tlrely lacking in sense Of decorum.
AT chidren's party one afternoon
Mary was Mortified to see her sister
chewing gum with all the vigor and
abandon of her nature. Hastily sweep
Ing the offender into n corner, Mary
pointed out n third little guest who
was managing her stick Of gum with
commendahle moderation and restraint
Margaret" she said severely, II want
you to notice how a lady chews gum
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
DAUGHTERS OFFER SKIN
TO SAVE MOTHER

Chicago, Nov 2l.-FOur daughters
of Mrs. b. Hess Of Chicago will sub
NIT here to skin grating today in an
effort to restore their mother to
health The daughters are Mrs Felix
ADLER of New York, Mrs. A. j. Baum
of Kansas City, and Mrs. George W,
Sello and Miss c. Nathan, both of
Chicago.
Mrs. Hess recently underwent a Sc,
rious operation and the wound result
ing failed to heal. Dr. Thorek, her
physician, suggested grating, and the
daughters at once offered themselves.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-11-21
"DISMISSED," SAID COURT
DisorderIy, Tattered and Torn, He
Brought Out Roll and Bought
5000 of Liberty Bonds.

Chlcago.-"W0nt to 60 to the Bride
well or work?" Judge LaBuy In po-
lice court asked Tom Mcintosh.
charged with disorderly conduct--Tom,
who was battered and torn and all
fOrl0rn."
a." said Mcintosh, IAN a workman.
Put me down for 5000 In Liberty
bonds"
And out Of his sock he took draft
for S357.
The Judge signed him up en- his
bonds and them.
Dismissed"