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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19
PRIVATE PEAT lAUOS
THE SAL WALTON ARMY
WORK AMONG SOLDIERS

! Private Peat. who recently delivpre,
4 stirring patriotic address in Ot,ava
visited Topeka. Kansas on April leth
and while There wro:e the following
: letter;
Major Herbert Roberts.
2li Massachusetts Hlds.
Kansas City. Mo
Ny Dear Major
Upon my arrival here al the CAPT
tol ! learned oil your campaign rails.
.ng funds for the Salvation Army.
feel II my duty 70 write 10 you and
eel YOU OF the splendid work OF the
Salvation Army did. especially in the
carly days o! the war Away back
in 1914 and 1915 conditions were Il
little bit worse than they are now.
81 frs; We had no y NJ {. \. but
| am glad 10 sA the old Salvation
Army was there on the job. | have
myself gone into their different huts
~ times when was hungry and cold
and always was assured of warm
welcome. besides a warm cup OF tea
or coffee never had 10 pay for
anything in 4 Salvation Army hut,
have been away from the iron, now
myself Tor about a year. but only yes.
terday received letter from my old
pal. Bill Rayencrolt Who is a Roman
Catholic, and in that letter he men
toned The continued splendid work OF
the Salvation Army along our front.
It's hard TO explain in writing what a
wonderful feeling j, is. after going
months and months without even hav.
ing a talk with Il woman OF our own
tongue. 10 70 into a Salvation Army
hut and ot,ontimes within range OF
the guns. and there talk 70 the
splendid Young women who carry on
The army's work over there In my
opinion ii the army didn't do any
thing else than 10 have these Splen.
did women there. that would be
enough 10 commend them There is
no duplication OF work with the \
". c. \. or Knights OF Columbus
There Is complete harmony always,
and the other organizations like the
!. NJ. C. A. are non-sectarian tonly
in uame, ] am IN great sympathy
with your cause. so are the other
common soldiers AZ the from. because
you have done a great work. are do
ing "A wonderful work and YOU are
getting very little credit for it. II
the neople back home thought as
much OF the Salvation Army as the
soldiers in the trenches do, YOU
wouldn't have 10 starr campaign 10
raise your funds,
Wishing YOU the best OF luck. which
is all one soldier can wish another.
Faithfully yours.
iSignedl
PRIVATE HAROLD K. PEAT
Major Roberts is in command OF
the Salvation Army work in the state
OF Kansas. and Topeka. the state
capitol. city OF 4S,,26 population has
inst gone over the TOD with a ten
thousand dollar allotment for tho
Salvation Army War Work BY raising
a grand total of $l0.920.
The Ottawa quota o! TWO thou.
sand dollars toward this splendid
fund has now reached s1,1A0 which
amount has been raised by the letter
carriers. The carriers report that
there are YET few upon their routes
who have not donated 10 the fund
ont they are promised assistance FROM
all before the end OF the week
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19
OVER.CONFlpeNCE

: The Liberty Loan seems to be- the
Victim Of oYercontdeuce Nearly
everybody was too sure thar II was
going TO be easy to raise that 81 00O
100000 and roll up big oyer.sub.
.kcriptlon The fault has been lesa
with the loan workers than with tho
public. The government officials. tho
bankers, the brokers, the volunteers
'of all kinds giving their services 10
The cause. have toiled as hard as
ever, and with. more system and in.
Negligence than ever But the pnbllc
has not responded so promptly as II
Eas expected to.
~ There Is no lack Of patriotism. The
naiion Is more loyal and more nnan
ianous today than ever before IN Otis
history. The nation IN determined &c
Win the war aud to make wha,eye,
sacritce is needed 10 win H. But too
many Of 0lii people have not ye
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

The order was signed by James G
tlarboard. chief OF staff and adds.
In adding his own high apprecia
ton of the splendid spirit OF our
army the commander-in.chief wishes
% impress upon all officers and men
Of all ranks a keen sense OF serious
Obligation resting upon them. while
al the same time giving fresh assur.
ance Of his complete confidence in
their loyalty. courage and sincere de-
yotion to duty"
This order was read to each com.
pany and detachment at ron call.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

erasped the tact that here is a sn.
preme necessity OF speed in every
Phase OF war preparation
Many citizen who has bitterly
criticized the government or the
manufacturers or the war.lndustry
WorK9Ts for their slowness has not
yer subscribed for his Liberty Bonds
or has NOT subscribed an he conld.
lont expect other people to do II.
DO IL yourself, aud do it quickly. The
greateSt evil of this war on the al.
led side has been procrastina,ion.
que 10 100 much confidence
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

The public is NOT disposed to sise
a man much credit for taking care OF
his wife and children.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

II man can nor blame his family
for his failure he usually goes away
from nome TO locate It.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

1t IL universally conceded that K
man mas money 10 burn it is because
he was 100 wise 10 burn it.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

Some .mes FOLKS are so concerned
over the poor that they fan 10 sym
pathi1e with the Overrich
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

Il : estimated JlIat about tvo-thirdS
Of ai' he letters carried hy yhe postal
service of thc world arr written sent
10 and read by EnsIi>h.>peasiug PEG.
Pile.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

Many man thinks he is revealing
profound secret when he tells a
Woman he loves her.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

The average mau feels reasonably
sure that bis wife win be ashamed 10
advertise his Shortcomings
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

The Bank Of England is said ia have
y different methods of deoecrin.
forged hank notes.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

1t IS usually better 10 coueede a
lou al non.essential things than 10
waste time arguing about them
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

" contented mind is continual
feaSt, very few persons are in dan
ger OF acquiring mental govt.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19
Notice to Contractors.

sealed bids VIII be received by the
Undersigned until Saturday. April %
IBIS, 10 o'clock q. M. for general
clcanlng mp as per specifications on
iile in city Office
w W. Curtis,
City Clnrk
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19

When Adam and Eve yisited me
Tree of knowledge they hardly had
lime TO study che higher branches.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19
Plans Weii LAID.

What | have seen here gives
the comforting assurance that plans
for the effectiveness OF our lighting
torces and the comforts and welfare
Al the men have been broadly and
vigorously executed.
Our schools and systems OF in.
struction are widening 20 general
soldier training and specialized
knowledge which is being develop
ed among our British and French
associates during four years OF he.
role action which they have dis.
played since the beginning OF the
war.
Fortunately relations between
our soldiers and those OF the British
and French are uniformly cordial
and happy and the welcome OF the
civil population OF France has been
met by our soldiers with chiyalrous
appreciation and return.
1--WE are building great army
10 vindicatc great cause and the
spirit which you are showing and the
courage. resourcefulness and zeal for
performance OF duty. both as soldiers
and men, is not only promising for
military success. but is worthy of the
traditions oil America and the allied
armies with which We are associated.
Press on.
NEWTON D. BAKER
'Cnrrata~v ne tta,,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19
BAKER ANNOUNCES
He WILL SPEED Up
AID TO OUR ALLIES
SECRETARY or WAR SENDS LET.
TER 70 TROOPS TELLING HOW
ASM ON LATE TRIP TO FRANCE.

With the American Army IN France,
April Is. High praise for the Ameri-
can forces from Secretary Of War
Baker is contained in letter made
public today.
Il vas issued in the following gen.
eral order:
The commauier-in.chiet takes
pleasure in publishing the following
letter from The Secretary OF War:
AFTER thorough inspection OF
the American forces am returning
70 The United States with fresh en-
thusiasm 10 speed the transportation
'ot the remainder Of our great army
Of which you are the vanguard
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-19
pershine Adds Laureis.

NEWTON D. BAk Err.
Secretary OF War.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
ELECT MOLINE MAN
HEAD OF TRI-CITY
CLUB OF CHEMISTS

At the annual meeting and BAN
Guet of the Chemists club held at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18

the Rock Island club the followin
officers were elected for the ensu
ing year.
President-C. II. Burgston Z
Deere & Co. Moline
Vice president-Cyrii r. Clar
OF The Peoples Light company
Davenport.
Secretary and Treasurer
Brett OF The Bettendorf company
Bettendorf.
F. J. Washington OF the Molin
Oil company and c. r. Russell 0
the Bettendorf y-Hydrogen com
pany were elected members OF tn
board OF directors 10 serve tw
years.
l.. Peckenschneider OF the Pun
ity Oats company was elected serv
one year filing the vacancy mad
by the resignation OF c. Il. Night O
Deere e. Co. Moline.
The meeting was the first ami
versary OF the club and during IN
preceding year quite a number 0
very interesting papers and IN
formal talks have been given whic
were greatly appreciated by tn
members Of the club.
buy a Liberty Bond
All the news all the tiTne-Th
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18

all mankind what they claim for
themseIves-an opportunity to live
worthy life under right condi-
tions. All that we have thus far
done in the way OF building up a
great wealthy, liberty-loving and
high minded nation will 90 for
nought II that lesson OF this great
war does not sink deep into the
minds and hearts of men-so deep
ly that no second attempt of this
sort shall be made.
1t is very evident at the present
time tina, the possibility of decis-
i've victory over the central pow
ers depends upon the determine
ton. ability and energy OF the
American people in standing by the
policy outlined so eloquently and
so conyincingfy in the marvellous
addresses OF the president Of the
United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
BOY SCOUT NEWS

During the Liberty loan drive
TALKS by bankers OF the city are
being featured at the regular troop
meetings OF the local Boy Scout
organization.
Troop met last evening at the
Edgewood Baptist church, there be
ing s boys present. Andrew kempe
treasurer of Augustana college. ad-
dressed the boys on the Liberty
loan. W. F. Bacon. scout executive.
on behaf of the troop. presented
oscar Perry. scoutmaster, with a
compass and scoutmaster's knap-
sack.
The boys of Troop II held their
meeting in the Hebrew social cen
ter rooms. lIl6 Second avenue, last
evening. Harry Bledsoe, assistant
scoutmaster of Troop 4. took charge
in the absence of Scouma ster Ben
Stewart. Edward II. Krell of the
Central Trust & Savings bank was
the Liberty loan speaker at this
meeting.
Tonight at 7:30 Troop 1 will meet
at the Central Presbyterian church
and they Will be addressed hv l. J..
Green of the Rock Island Savings
bank Mr.. Green will also speak
on the loan drive to the boys of
Troop I at their meeting in the
South Side Presbyterian church at
Sis. Troop will meet at the Bap-
t'st church this evening, under the
direction of Walter Peterson, scout
master. X. T. Anderson OF the
State bank will speak.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18

les for the simple reason that We
haven't such a number of trained
men at our disposal, nor If the
men were available, have we the
ships to move them in such short
time. We can not plant million
guns along the fighting line within
a month, because we have neither
the guns nor the necessary ship
ping TO transport them.
But we can inside OF the next
week give notice to our men on the
lighting line and to the allies
whose armies they are sustaining.
that we have over-subscribed again
the great war loan to a final victory
for our arms, that we have within a
week signed up three billions or
six billions or nine billions. II nee
essary, to bring this war TO con-
clusion with a decisive victory on
our side
Must Make Example.
AS we value peace and liberty, as
we value our homes, our oppor
tunities, our country. we must at
this time help to convince the world
that no organization of military
power. however strong. however
efficient, can possibly prevail
against the free peoples of the
world in their desire to secure for
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18

tween capital. labor and the pub
lie Is nearer to realization toda '
than ever before. Wage earners
and wage payers. as a class, have
been drawn into the most intimate
contact by the sense of their patri
otic duty. al d a healthful public
attitude towards business will ACT
as a cementing influence n this
relationship"
Makes Deep Impression.
DR.. Randall's forcesul advocacy
Of the above stated principles has
made a deep impression in the
course of the speaking tour which
he has undertaken for the National
Industrial Conservation movement.
Through speakers of DR.. Randall's
type, the movement has spread its
doctrine of patriotic industrial pro
lection throughout the country. 1t
has held approximately 400 meet
tngs in various states under the
auspices of chambers of commerce.
boards of trade and other civic
bodies
In its efforts to convince the pub
lie of the grave need for strength
enlng industry. however, the con-
servation movement does not con-
fine itself to the spoken word. 1t
is also disseminating its doctrine
through the press and the screen.
using the latter to appeal to a class
of persons who would otherwise be
not reached by the message. 1t is
III
cooperation between employer and
employe, which goes into the shop
and the plant; and it is sending out
by thousands. posters which en-
phasfZe the need of cooperation be-
tween all factors in industry and a
more enlightened public attitude
towards business.
Cooperation is the principle of
the national industrial conservation
movement - cooperation between
government and business. employer
and employe. and especially be-
tween business and the public; for
those in charge of the movement
feel that a favorable public attitude
towards business will be instru-
mental in eliminating the labor
strife, bad laws and the other in
dustrial harrassments that are sap
ping the life-blood of industry TO-
day.
Mrst Teach All Classes.
1t is the fundamental idea of the
movement to teach all classes o.,
citizens that the things which affect
industry adversely also affect them
personally; that industrial depres-
sion extends its malign influence to
all spheres of society. 1t aims to
convince the consumer that labor
unrest and the imposition of un-
necessary burdens on business in
evitably increase the cost of living
by increasing thS cost of produc-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
CAUGHT TAKING
QUANTITY IRON
Samuel Raymond. Age Is, Admits
Stealing Several Hundred Pounds
of Metal.
SAYS HE HAS TO HAVE CASH
Was Pal and Co-WOrker of Beryl
Nelson, Age II, Who Was SEN
fenced To st. Charles.

Samuel Raymond of Milan. age
IS, pal of Beryl Nelson, age Il,
was arrested this morning by Of
ficer Kruger at the corner of
Third avenue and Twenty-fourth
street, in the act of carrying so
pounds of iron on his back.
The Nelson lad was recently re
sentenced to st. Charles reforma-
tory for breaking into the Mueller
Lumber company Office at Third
avenue and Twenty-fourth street.
Raymond and Nelson have been as
ISOLATED in several thefts in the
city. police said. Raymond was
paroled from st. Charles two years
ago about the same time that the
Nelson boy was.
Samuel admits stealing the iron.
He said today. 81 know it's wrong
to steal l steal to make money.
My father and mother won't let me
go to school and l want to go but
not to ST Charles. My dad says
have to work to help support the
family. Besides me there are six
other children. I am the oldest.
One or two of them go to school.
the others are not old enough. Dad
works but he doesn't make enough
to keep the whole family He made
me quit school after l had gone for
six years"
Raymond stated today that he
had been making IS and Sc a week
by "junking He says he steals
iron and then sells it to a junk
peddler.
Argue On Price.
He said, L didn't steal the iron
at Brady's. l took it from the Peo-
pies Power company place right
near there. When Dave saw me
carrying the iron, he accused me of
stealing all that he has lost. l
didn't steal it. saw two other boys
with a lot this morning. The ped
dler stopped and they were offered
81 so for it. l told them they should
not sell it for less than $3.50. The
peddler gave the kids the money
and then went and SWITCHED on
them to Brady"
Raymond's case is scheduled to
be heard in the police court this
afternoon before Magistrate Smith.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
NOTED BOXING FAN
IS FOUND DEAD IN
BED IN DAVENPORT

Barney Mcmahon of Davenport,
probably the best known fight fan
IN the middle west, was found dead
IN bed this morning. Following the
Richie Mitchell-SolIy Burns fight
IN this city last night. which he at
tended, Mr. Mcmahon tainted and
was taken home by Representative
D. VI Kimberly Of Davenport. A
physician was summoned to attend
Mr.. Mcmahon, but he did not con-
slider the attack serious. Mr.. Nc
MahOn was connected with the city
administration in Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
THREE SENTENCED
TO COUNTY PRISON

RoCz Island police are carrying
out tho orders recently issued by
Phil Miller, chief of Police. in ar
resting all idlers and Migrants in
the city.
Three were sentenced this morn
Ing 70 the county jail for 80 days
each. They are NJ Lopez. r. Bill
and r. Trainer. all drifters. They
are charged with disorderly con-
duct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
DRAFT men CAN
STUDY FOR THE
SIGNAL SERVICE
CIV schools win Institute Class
for Radio Work for SelectiVes
on Monday.
MEET FOUR TINES A WEEK
Instruction viii BE Given Evenings
ef Monday. Tuesday. Wednes-
day and Thursday.

The board of education will Of
Scr = class fOr radio and buzze-
anerators ta CoEscripted men, in
ending Young men over 20 years
of age and not Yet registered be
ginning Monday night.
This work viii be under the di-
raction OF the federal board OF vo-
rational education assisted by the
local board of education.
The following recommendations
are made by the signal coz s:
only co0sCripted men due for
the following drafts should be ad-
nittef. or young men over 20 years
O, age and not yet registered.
one OF the chief purposes Of the
class should he TO determine early
what men are not fit to become
successful operators, in "rder that
tbev may be dropped al once.
"Conscr.pted men from all occu-
nations and professions VINO desire
This training are to be admitted to
The class il properly qualified.
Most Of these men will of course
return 10 the practice OF those oc-
equations and professions at the
close Of the war. This training IS
for war service only.
For fear of a misunderstanding.
II is again stated that these classes
should not be open 10 anyone who
is not due for service in the army.
This Will exclude all such person S
as. Girls and women, persons I'M
der military age, persons uncon-
scripted. persons CO1scrlpted but
unable 10 pass a physical eXamina-
lion. persons exempted for any
cause. and persons who are seek
ing free training along commercial
lines for service with railroads, tel
egraph mpanies and private con-
Germs.
II too many report at first, pref
erence viii be given to men due
begin on Monday evening at 1880.
at the Manual Arts building, Sixth
avenue and Twenty-first street. and
meet from 7:30 10 $50. Monday,
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thurs
day evenings OF each week Each
pupil will ne expected tC attend
three Of the four evenings.
The average student must spend
200 hours in study and practice 20
be able 10 send or receive 20 words
Of five letters each a minute
There Will be no tuition or other
fees or charges. Those who show
adaPtabilitv TO continue the work
should secure a set of instruments
10 keep in practice. and increase
speed until called for service.
However, this is not necessary.
Record Kept.
Records OF proficiency and at
tendance OF each student must be
kept and forwarded TO the signal
corps headquarters. a certificate
Of attendance and speed viii be is
sued TO each draft registrant, that
ne may present same TO proper of
hcer in hi. cantonment upon his
arrival
There are $50 signal service men
in each field battalion and 204 in
each telegraph battalion. Chances
for advancement and increased pay
are numerous and all registered
men who expect to be called within
the next six or nine months, should
avail themselves of this oppor-
tuniJy.
Telephone A. G. Hill. Manual
Arts building. Rock Island 3141"
or at his residence. Rock Island
3943-K," for further particulars, or
call at Manual Arts building be-
tween S a. N. and 5 p. N
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
JAMES OFFERS
PLEA FOR LOAN
University of Illinois Head Urges
Americans To Back Their Fight
Ing Men.
SITUATION NOW Is GRAVE
0ver-SubscriptiOn of Allotment To
Be Equal To Victory On the
Battlefield. :.
BY EDMUND HANES JAMES,
Phi. d.. Ii. ID.
president of the University of Hi
nOiS

president of the University Of Illi-
nois.)
1t is Il mere accident that the
launching of the third Liberty loan
comedies in time with one of the
greatest battles in history now go
ing on along the western front in
the trenches of Belgium and
France. But this certainly consti-
tutes an added reason for the sub
scribing of this loan many times
over and doing it quickly. An over
subscription of this third Liberty
loan at the present juncture within
the period assigned for the special
drive would be equal in its moral
powers are evidently keeping up the
courage. confidence and persever-
ance of their peoples by assuring
them that the allied nations are
growing very weary of the war and
that if the central powers will only
hold out little longer the allies
will be compelled to give up the
contest.
No better answer can be made to
this argument than a great over
subscription of this loan. Such an
over-subscription will save money.
save life, save energy, save civiliza-
ton. Every American citizen
should subscribe to this third Lib
erty loan to the extent of his abil-
ity.
Makes Longer Journey.
There is no doubt of course, as
to the ultimate outcome of this con-
f1ict. Even though the GermpnS
take Aniens and Paris and Calais.
their temporary victories will only
still more certainly assure their
ultimate defeat The longer the
drive they make. the longer the
effect on the American people and
on the world to the winning of "a
great victory on the battlefield it.
self
The governments of the central
road back home; the money and
more lives they expend, the longer
it will take them to recuperate
their strength, and the longer the
war lasts, the more certain the ulti-
mate overthrow of the central pow
ers.
And yet this is a very critical
moment in this great struggle. We
can not over night throw an addi-
tional million trained men into tho
trenches to support the allied arm
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-18
SCHO0LuASTERS TO ROW..

The Tri-City Schoolmasters club
VIII meet at Davenport Saturday
night Of next week. The program
Welt consist Of patriotic numbers
and bowling match between teams
IRON each Of the three cities.
Elg "a Z Liberty Fond