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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
PORT FOR INLAND NATIONS
Project That Has Aroused Much In
tsrest in Commercial Circles In
Switzerland and France.

A project TO provide an Independent
Atlantic port for Switzerland. Bo-
henIla aud other Inland European IA
tions In order 10 render them eco
noinieally independent ot Germany af-
Ter the war is receiving attention in
France and Switzerland. according 10
report To the department of COM
nerce from Consul General Rayndal
nj Nantes. France.
This project. the consul states, has
aroused much interest Ut Nantes.
whose municipal authorities are CON
f,rring with commercial interests In
Switzerland with Il view 10 combined
action. The business men of Lyons
also are said 10 he watching the move
ment with deep Interest, although they
have not yet Joined H. The general
Idea seems 10 be 10 construct suitable
rail connections between the inland
production centers and one OF the
Loire ports-Nantes. 81. Nazaire, La
Rochelle or Bordeaux Ii is also
thought possible the project may be
forwarded by the construction u
crnnls linking up the Rhine and Rhone
rivers with the nuvigable lake system
Of Switzerland.
Existing railroads are available to
form the backbone Of such construc.
ton. Port facilities already have been
developed at several OF the ports be-
cause Of war demands and railroad
yards and warehouses ample FOR the
beginners " such 4 project are avail
able at Nantes and st. Nazaire
II Is thought that after the war
American passenger and freight traffic
with central Europe as we'll as with
Frunce will tend toward the Loire
port' In preference 10 the more distant
channel and North sea ports, which,
owing 10 their location and meteoro-
logical conditions, increase the cost Of
navigation and insurance.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
Would We hesitate.

To many, perhaps, to most OF US.
saving In these times OF high prices IL
difficult, and to get the money for a
bond may mean some deprivation. So
II is when some dear member VI the
family is sick unto death and the ex-
pense Of medical advice and surgical
skill and care Is mounting to figures
that Il seems as II we could never
meet. DO We hesitate7 No we pledge
the Inst dollar and are glad 10 do t.
How should we feel Ave years from
now If we were 10 have locked In our
hearts the knowledge that our mother
country perlshed because we withheld
the things that would have sustained
her strength when she was fighting
the powers Of death and darknessl-
Youths Companion.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07

Miss Eta v Leighton, civic secre-
tnry Of the National Security league,
has started "Me and You" lip 10 lip,
American propaganda, In this the plan
Is that for every Hun lie uttered there
shall be spoken an American truth.
The truths are embodied in slogans
taken from President Wilson'S
speeches. General pershing's messages,
and from literature Sent ont by the
committee on public information, the
National Security league and other or
CARNATIONS.
Miss leighton Is also advising club
women, teachers, and other groups to
write the slogans on slips Of paper and
e incose them In all letters sent to
France and Italy, these slogans to be
written In the language Of the country
for which they are intended, so that
they can be handed to soldiers and CIV
Hans
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
WHY FOE HASN'T A CHANCE
British Ace Tells Story Of the Won
derful Pluck OF French
Peasant.

With the American Army Northwes
Of Verdun.--"A British ace, who's
name Is a household word In Amcricl
owing to his achievements and hi
magazine articles, told me a wonderful
story" said an American army officer
"Thls ace was ordered to make {
flight at night with French peasan
as passenger" he said THE peasan
carried parachute and a basket o
carrier pigeons.
"He asked the ace to point out tn,
place where he wanted the peasant I,
jump. The aviator then asked tn,
peasant If he had ever leaped from al
nirplane with a parachute before. The
ace was astonished to learn that II wa
the Frenchman's first trip In the air
THE aviator circled over an indi
Gated point In the landscape and gav,
the signal to the Frenchman. The lat
ter stood up Waving to the aviato
the peasant shouted:
IAN rcyoir Vlvc Ia France, Ther
he bumped.
"That was a bit Of French pluck fo
YOU
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
The Chinese Situation.

One OF Washington's citizens re-
Gently saw Admiral Gleayes, the man
who drove the submarine away from
the pershing flotilla, walking in civil.
ian clothes. There Is an order requir.
ing officers to wear uniforms at all
times.
The citizen went TO Secretary Dan.
iels
"Mr. Secretary" he whispered
breathlessly, Il just saw Admiral
Gleaves In citizens clothes. Why 10
he In disguise!"
Ssh" said the Secretary. ITS the
Chinese situation"
Chinese situation"
yes" replied the Secretary, In all
seriousness, Admiral Gleaves' last
clean uniform did not come back from
the laundry"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
Local Notes.

Edward Iyerson. son Of Mr.. anu
Mrs. Edward Iverson. who reside On
Lincoln street. is confined to his home
~ Illness.
Mrs. Lee Arnold and sons went to
Ottawa today to visit Tor a few day
with relatives.
Miss Bertha Logan Went TO Chicago
yesterday to visit a few days VICE
her sister. Mrs. Glen Shaver. and
ether relatives.
Mrs. Daniel Hines and Mrs Charl"
Smith spent yesterday afternoon vi
iting friends in seuect
Miss Meta Harrington IS confined
to her home east Of the city with the
Spanish influenza
An apron bazaar will be given b.
ST Joseph's church Of this city on
Dec. 10.
Al Smith went to Chicago yesterday
for few days visit.
Mrs. John Albeck returned today
from weeks visit with relatives in
Chicago.
Harold Kishpaugh, son of Rev. and
Mrs. w. A. Kishpaugh, is confined TO
his home with the Spanish Influenza.
A letter was received in this city
from Mrs. Stephen BrOcco, who is Wis
iting her husband, Private Stephen
Brocco, at Camp Logan, Houston,
Texas, saying that he expected to be
mustered out OF the service about the
first of January and would return to
this city.
Seth Ballard son of Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Ballard of Kisman. who is i'll
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Kuhns in this city with the Spanish
influenza, is reported today to be
slightly improved, his temperature
being reduced from 104 to 1902 de.
grees. Four other members of the
Ballard family are i'll with the same
disease.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
GOOD GRAVEYARD AFTER THAT
A Few 6roadsides From American
Batteries Cured Il Of It's Bad
Habit Of Wandering.

This is a story OF faith and what II
accomplished. 1t was brought In 10
Paris by n dispatchbearer and found
It's way Into the Red Cross scrap
book over cup Of tea.
An American artillery detachment
lay waiting for report from the air
scouts. All at once Il message fell
from the clouds: Fire on moving
graveyard
What on earth did ne mean? Was
he Joking? That particular airman
was a born wag. Did he mean, per-
hapS, some body Of enemy troops not
yet visible? on In the distance the
crosses of military graveyard we're
to be seen. quescent and innocent I'M
der the afternoon sun. He could not
possibly refer TO that.
"Yes, by heaven" suid the officer In
command. II believe in that fellow.
That's the only graveyard In sight.
He must mean That"
lie gave the ORDER. ne guns spoke.
Great masses OF smoke arose from the
quiet graveyard and loud series Of
explosions ensued,
Shortly afterward the airinan
alighted.
well you did have faith In me"
he snid. II wondered II you would
think | vas joking, saw what looked
like a military graveyard on the right
Of the road. A little later | looked
down and II was on the left OF the
road couldn't believe my eyes. but
| did, and flushed you the word
Rather a new dodge to get munitions
w to the 'front.'"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
ST. MihieI Party.

One infantry company NJ the end
OF several hours advance found that
1t lad cut on several score Of Germans
In wood. The Germans didn't show
any fight. Most OF them didn't ever
exhibit enough nerve to come out and
surrender When 1t came uue for the
captain to make his periodical report
TO his battalion T. C.. this sentence
concluded the message he sent back.
Have about a hundred friendly
troops In woods on my right."-paria
Stars and Stripes
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
Children Cry
FOR FleTCHcR'S
CASTORIA
lnfluenZa-la Grippe.

The present influenza is now known
To be our old familiar la grippe.
FOley's Honey and Tar is Just what
every sufferer from influenza or In
grippe needs now. Ii covers the
rough, intlamed 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 Fo-
leys Honey and Tar handy. II gives
ease. warmth and comfort from the
very first dose. Buy it now.
w. ID. Duncan. Druggist. Ottawa. Ill
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
LOCAL MARKETS

Spring brotlers, per h., iGl,c.
Old ROSTERS per D., l2lac.
Hens, per 3D., lG161ac.
Ducks, per lh, 20-2lc.
Geese per b., lj-lGc.
Turkeys, alive, per d., 2J.2Gc.
Eggs, per dozen, o0.jlc
Packed eggs, per DOZEN AjiGc
Cream 60-62c.
Butter 3j.45c.
p $, butter, 33c.
Lard, 2l-22c.
Live Stock.
SJeers-Stock, per cwt,, So to $40:
at, per cwt, S14.
es-Per cwt., Sl2 to S13.
Spring lanbs-per cwt., $l3 TO STA
Hogs--Per cwt. ST..
pides and Wool.
No. hides. per d., 13c.
No . hides. per d., l2u.
Furs, zoe.
No. | calf skins, per b., 25c.
No. horse hide, ST,
eheep--Per ewt., S..
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
Chance for Daddy.

Richard watched hIs mother knitting
socks for some time, then he looked up
Of his father, who was reading nenr-
by and asked Daddy. don't you
wish you were soldier" His father
replied: "Yes. Why7' and Teddy
uad: "Caus den you could get all
dose socks mother knits for other
mans"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
MARSEILLES
MISS THERESA PHlLLlMoRE.
Representative Branch Office Phillimore Building

eide upon closing the high school on
account Of the outbreak of the Span
ism influenza again Members II tire
board thought tIar it would not be ad-
yisabIe To close the schools, bIt q
lblic health nurse viii De engaged
and her duty will be to 90 among the
pupils who are Ill.,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
Tho Kings Mercy.

The son Of leading manufacturer
Of Brussels, whose two brothers have
been killed at the front, tells the fol-
lowing anecdote, VIII Oh dates from the
first summer Of the war:
1T had been n hot Gay, and King
Albert, who had not left the trenches
for hours, was suffering from thirst.
He asked for something to drink. but
not a soldier had anything left. Back
Of the trenches man saw a horse
drinking. and went over and started
10 pull the bucket away.
Don't do that said the king. Let
he poor animal drink; perhaps 1t
needs It more than DO
ut was not until the horse had fin
shed drinking that the king took up
the bucket and drank the few drops
hat remained"
Chalk IN the milk IL . white ITO.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
Depue Defeats MarseilIes.

The local high school basket bail
team Eas defeated last evening In it's
first game Of The season By the Depu9
high school team The local team was
badly crippled on account or two OF
is players being In with the Spanish
Influenza. James Mccullough. forward
and Seth Barnard. center The next
game will be played next week in this
citf.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07

An Ingenious gardener has discov-
cred that heGnS can he hulled with
clothes Wr'ager Ii the tension be.
tween the rollers Is slightly loosened
'lo oeunS win fall out of their pods
without being broken.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07

Congregational church. Pastor, Rev.
George Braddeld. Services al 1880.
Morning theme "Christ's Standard Of
Stewardship Evening services at :
o'clock. Subject. Practical Religion, -
Sunday school at 1850.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07

blacksmith and the other Che countrt
nae.
Then the prince claimed the nun as
his bride and they all lived happily to-
gether till they died.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
Entertalns Mahoney Club.

The Mahoney Club was entertained
last evening al che home of NJ. Engel
on Clark street, The evening was
spent in playing bridge and refresh.
ments were served.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
Goodllsome Herbs.

! pluck up the goodllsome herbs Of
sentences by pruning, eat them by
reading, digest them by muslng, and
lay them up at length In the high seat
of memory--by gathering them togeth.
er.-Queen Elizabeth.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
Sunday in the Churches.

Uniyersaist church. Pastor, Rev
NJ. G. Linton. Services at 1880.
Subject. "Christianity's New Sunrise 20
Sunday school at 1850.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07

THE Best Investment will be the
subject Of the sermon by Rev. Wood
at the Baptist church Sunday at II
a. m. The Sunday school meets for
bible study at 10.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07

Consider Closing the Schools.
A special meeting of the board Of
education was held last evening to de-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07
Optimistic Thought.

When God wills man TO be free, no
ruler Gun prevent {.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07

If Mooney has been guilty Of chs
crime said Mr. Wilson's telegram,
labor is not interested in protecting
him. II he IS innocent all Of our PEG
pie are interested in his acquittal. No
strike OF the workers Of the country
can facilitate these processes. Il can
not produce a particle OF evidence
that would be helpful in securing JUS
tice A strike can neither give q fair
trial to nor secure fair trial for
Mooney and sincerely hope that no
strike viii take place
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07

Try the Free Trader-Journal Want Adj
for results,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-07

Services at the Brooktie.d church
at p. N.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-02-16
Red Cross News.

The Rachel E. Harris club and
its co-workers had group photo
graph taken Wednesday afternoon.
The club is turning out some very
satisfactory work, which has re-
ceived much praise at Headquarters.
Friday was Every Woman's Suffra-
gette club day at the Red Cross.
Tuesday was the Adelphia club day.
The St. Peters Clavers Church
Auxiliary made surgical dressings
Tuesday afternoon at the Catholic
headquarters.
Miss Lenora Gilliard, youngest
daughter of Mrs. Evelin Gillard and
sister of the Misses Charlotte, Edith
and Adella Gilliard. recent honor
graduate trained nurse from Freed
man Hospital, Washington, D. c..
and now on private duty in Wash
ington has successfully passed the
Red Cross examination, is on the re-
serve list and probably will be sent
to France for duty. - ~
4 st. Peter Claver's parish has now
taken its place among the other par
ishes in the Catholic Auxiliary of
the Red Cross with unit CONSISTING
of ten ladies. The unit was organ
lied under the direction of the pas
tor, Father Stephen Theobald. Mrs.
James A. Lee has been elected as it's
permanent chairman. This is the
only organization of colored Catho-
lies properly organized. e.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-02-16
WILL TO PRORATE

STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Ramsey-ss. In Probate Court
In the Matter Of Proving the Alleged
Last Will and Testament of Elizabeth
SatcheH Morris, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to All Whom
It May Concern:
city of St. Paul and State of Mime me-
sofa has delivered to the Probate Court
OF the County of Ramsey, an instru-
Ess VIII w and 81 e be the
Satchell Morris late of Ramsey County,
Minnesota, decedent, and filed there
wit n, his petition to said Probate Court.
pc proved and admitted to probate and
that Letters Parliamentary be granted
thereon to Thomas R. C. Taylor and
heard and that all persons Interested in
said matter be cited and required to
APPEAR aba Ear be, before this Court on Monday,
A: NJ or as soon thereafter as said
matter can be heard, at the Probate
Court Rooms. in the Court House in
and show cause. if any they have, Why
SAID petition should not be granted
and said Will admitted to probate and
t ina th MS citation be served by the
cording to law, and by mailing a COPY
OF this citation at least IA days before
S Saia day .,,i Of hearing, to each Of the
cedent whose names and addresses are
knoWn and appear from the files of this
Court VI '''''
Witness the Judge of said Court this
9TH day of February, A. D. 1918.
E. w. BAZILLE
Judge of Probate
Attest: F. w. GOSEWISCH,
Clerk of Probate
w: T. FRANCIS. Attorney,
Metropolitan Bank Bldg.
(2-9-18)
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-02-16
CITATION ON PETITION TO ADMIT
Will.

WILL TO PROBATE.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, coUNTY OF
In the Matter Of In p probate Cou1t
Last Will and Testament Of Abbie
! NJ, Jackson, Decedent. 0
me ne S Rat c OF Minnesota to All Whom
City of St. Paul and State Of Mime
sofa has delivered to the Probate Court
ment in %ritiyn OF Ramsey an instru
Last L. viii and TESTAMENT Of a Ab bic
cSa onntT M Of st. Paul. late Of Ramsey
cedent.. and filed herewith a petitfon
to said Probate Court, praying that
ad G iala instrument as may be proved and
Testamentar be granted thereon to
Mary B. Thatcher W
:, It Is Ordered, That said petition be
M soia and M that all persons interested
me ne 2Sth day of February 1918, at 10
said itGcm a A. M; or as soon thereafter
pate Court Rooms in the Court House
IN the CITY of st. Paul, in said County,
a and s nn3iv cause: If any they have, why
t said w Will admitted to probate and that
ton thereof in the APPEAL, s ac papdiGn
citation at least IA days before said
day of hearing, to each of the heirs
devlsees, legatees of said decedent
whose names and addresses are known
O, Witness the Judge of said Court. this
Isth day of January, A. D. 1918.
b. w. -BAZILLE
Judge of Probate.
Attest: F. W. GosEWIsCH,
o,,,e, Clerk of Probate.
Attorney for Petitioner,
SOB Court Block, st. Paul, MINI.
(2-2-18.)
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-02-16

siderable legislation in the interests of
his constituents. He is a good man
to know.
Perfect Ash1ar Lodge, Masons, and
Mars Lodge, Odd Fellows, comprising
the Union Hall Association have
made wonderful progress in paying
for the property, having wiped out
over half of the debt. They have
been notified that ONE THOUSAND
DOLLARS of the balance must be
paid on February 23rd and the mem
bers are using every effort to. do so
with a fair prospect of success. One
OF the big factors from which very
much is expected is the THREE
DAYS CARNIVAL, an advertisement
OF which appears in this issue. Read
1t. Then do your bit by attending
each night. Listen to the Mace
donion cry: COME OVER AND
HELP US!'
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-02-16
MINNEAPOLIS
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1918.

Smoke "sIGHT DRAFT" SC Cigar!
PATRONIzE OUR ADVERTISERS!
ain the Name of Liberty.-sAVE
FOOD!"
Send "Smileage' book to your SOL
der boy in camp and he'll smile.
The Peoples Cafe; J. H. Haygood,
proprietor, has been opened at Elev-
enth and Washington AYES. So.
Don't forget or fail to make your
report on your income, which must
be done by February % under pen
atty of fine.
Eat at the Arcadia Cafe corner
Fourth avenue and Fifth street south
You'll get more and better food for
your money than anywhere in town.
The Smart Set Whist Club has
just donated three and a half tons
of coal to Crispus Attacks Home for
which the grateful thanks of the
managers of the Home is rendered.
One of the most complete and up
to-the-minute establishments in the
Twin Cities is the HAIR SHOP"
Mesdames Carolyn E. Price and Ida
M. Shredder, proprietors, us Sixth
Ave. No. (upstairs). They are expert
artists in Manicuring, Hairdressing,
Shampooing, Electric Scalp Treat
ment, Facial Massage, Chiropody, etc.
They have the Electric Vibrator, the
Derma Beauty Light and the ELEC-
TRIO HAIR PRESSER, made from
their own design. They carry a. full
line of Overtons Highbrown Prepare
lions, that are so perfect and popular
Ladies and gentlemen who favor them
with patronage will find them efficient
and courteous. Residence calls made
by appointment. Phones Hyland
1898, Res. Colfax 4198. Prices rea-
sOnable.
Away back in April of last year
Alva Dorsey was arrested on a charge
Of keeping a disorderly house at 1915
Marquette avenue, and she was SEN
fenced to 80 days in the workhouse.
During stay of the sentence she
Jumped" her bail of 500 and
skipped to parts unknown. Her
mother, Ida Dorsey, then sold the
house, it is said, for $4,000. Sub
sequently her health became so bad
she was taken to Eitel hospital,
where she lies in a very precariou>
condition. The daughter came to
the city this week to see her dying
mother and was promptly arrested
and committed to the workhouse to
serve her sentence on last Tuesday.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1918-02-16
DR.. CHARLES sATcHELL MORRIS
10 Given Honor Because Honor Is Due

10 Given Honor Because Honor Is Due.
The recent death in st. Paul of Mrs.
Elizabeth Satchell Morris, mother of
DR.. Charles Satchell Morris, may
cause the following to be read with
considerable interest.
The Mayors Committee on National
Defense of New York City has invited
Or. Morris, nationally known as the
boy orator." to deliver series of lee
lures before white audiences, a distinc-
ton never before accorded to COL
ored person by this committee.
1t also may be of especial interest
to learn that for the third successive
year DR.. Morris has been chosen by
the white students of Wilson Academy,
Nyack-on-Hudson, N. Y, to be the ora
tor for the patriotic celebration on
Feb. %. Besides this honor he has
been elected vice president of the Wis
consin Literary Association, which is
considered one of the strongest stu
dent organizations of the school, the
nomination being proposed by a South
ern student.