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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-26
Peace up to Diplomacy.

London, June 20. Negotiations by
the parliaments can hardly bring a
war solution, therefore nothing re.
mains but the diplomatic channels. -
said the German foreign secretary In
a second speech before the Reich
stag. said a German news dispatch
from Amsterdam today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-26
DAYTON FARMERS
TO FURNISH ROOM
IN RYBURN ANN EX
VOTE TO DO THEIR BIT IN EQUIP.
PING kiNG.oTTAWA ADDITION
LARGE SUM SUBSCRIBED BY
CLUB AT MEETING LAST NIGHT.

One Of the most enthusiastic meet
ings of the Dayton Farmers Associa,
ton ever held was held last evening
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Vet Can,
field on the Chicago road. A sumtu.
Gus picnic supper was served at :
o'clock to 100 members, their fam.
lilies and friends, and great MANY
other people came in in the evening
to attend the excellent program which
vas given on the lawn of the Can
iield home which was beautifully
decorated with flags and japanese Ian,
terms.
An excellent program was given.
Fred BEEN. sang The Sunsl ine of
Your Smile and Land of Mire.' ac-
companied by Miss Mildred Keeler
on the piano and piano solos were
PLAYED by Miss Grace Spencer and
Esther Long.
The members Of the associations vet.
ed 20 give $3.50 to furnish a room IN
The new King annex. at Ryburn Me.
mortal hospital, following very in.
slrdctive and interesting talk by Mrs.
James Catlin. who gave a short talk
explaining the function of the hos.
ptal and the need for furnishing it
With modern equipment
She explained how all the money
eft from the King estate and from
he $50, 0,00O fund voted by the city to
tnlld the annex had been used for the
LGilding fund and it was necessary to
raise a fund OF between $l2 900 ana
900 TO furnish the hospital With
The equipment has advanced in cost
so much during the past few years
that it will cost in the neighborhood
Of $3.50 to furnish each room
buy an ex-ray machine provided s..
800 more can be raised to properly
III out an operating room.
1t costs the hospital between $500
and $500 year to train each of the
student nurses the hospital must tram
and the rate of maintaining each pa
tient for one day in the hospital ad-
yanced from $l54 in 1903 to 81 90 dur.
ne the first three months of 1918. ow
ing to the fact that no improvements
have been made on the hospital since
work on the new annex has been start.
ed. If the needed repairs had been
made the cost would have in all like.
lhood exceeded the $3.50.
The furnishings for the rooms must
all be raised by private subscriptions
and from private donations, which
must be made voluntarily by the OF.
'awa people.
She urged the people of this com.
munity in their great surge of very
commendable patriotic work. when
they at the present time were engaged
in, to not lose sight Of the home char
| tiles which must be kept up If the
American home fires are kept burn
inG"
A great many charity patients are
| handled each week at the hospital
some patients being kept sefe for
many weeks or months, until they
have recovered
AT the close Of Mrs. Catlin's talk
plea was made by President Beech
.or the Dayton Farmers association
to do something, and it was quickly
decided to furnish a room Henry
| Arnold was called upon to take the
floor and start raising the money
which he did, raising almost enough
for the room in very few minutes
The principal address OF The even
ing was made by Attorney Charles
| Woodward. Of this city who made n
very excellent address on The War
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-26

Find me the man who suits the
puce; not man the place would suit
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-26
WEATHER.

Generally fair tonight
and "Wednesday. Warmer
Wednesday.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-26

ny IHdl lllilt
This statement
tor Hitchcock.
debate in The :,
He declared u
draft along with
IA med under the
will meet all nee
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-26

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established 1893
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-26

Two interesting letters from France,
one from Acting Lieut.. Glenn Weese
and the other from Private Dan
Haley both members of the Company
c, are herein given to Free Trader
Journal readers:
In his letter To- his parents. DR.. and
Mrs w. +. Weese, Acting Lieut..
Weese says:
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Subscribe Tor tue
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-26
Get Your Own Answer.

Madrid, June 26-Former Minister
Caballero announced today that the
government is anxious to complete its
parliamentary business and adjourn
parliament so that it will have full
liberty to intervene in international
affairs of the highest importance"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-26

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-26

Washington, June 2G-The United
States will have one million four hun.
dred fifty thousand men in France by
September. II the War department
program maintained A total OF B..
$4,000 American troops viii be un
der arms in this country and Europe
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-06-26

OTTAWA FREE TRADER
Established is4e
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-01
VANDALIA, MICH.

oct. so
Miss Ruth Alber was taken sick
while I'm Cassopolis. saturday.
The Misses Minnie Wilson and
Iona Brott were in CaSsOpOlis Satur-
day evening.
Mrs. John Doane spent Wednesday
with her daughter. Mrs. Seidl, on the
farm.
p. c. Lutes is entertaining his
niece from West pullman.
Miss Mary Rathn spent Wednes-
day at the Ratliff home.
=. c. Barto is taking the place Of
Mr. Loux while sickness lasts in his
home
George Tolbert. of Jones. was in
the village Saturday.
one OF Vandaha's prominent busi-
ness men was arrested Tuesday on
charges OF undue intimacy. charges
preferred by "a young lady of Van
aalia. The sympathy OF the whole
community is with Mrs. shelter
and family
The Marsh Bros. Of CassopOlis are
in the village selling fish, which
they got at Benton HarbOr.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-01
Notre Dame and Indiana
Football Teams May Play
For War Welfare Fund

News-TimeS Special Service:
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Nov. l.
Notre Dame may meet Indiana in a
pOst-season football game at Wash
ington park, Indianapolis, Saturday,
Nov. 80. for the benefit of the war
welfare fund.
Such a combat has been suggested
by Athletic Director Stiehm Of In
diana university and James Lowry,
chairman OF the general committee
for Indiana, received word from
Coach ROckne that NOtre Dame
would play such a game any day
after Nov. %. And so Miller began
shaping affairs for the battle Nov.
80.
Chairman Lowry has given specific
instructions TO the chairmen Of the
local committees Of Indiana cities
where there will be a special effort
made for the collection Of war well
fare funds. II a letter yesterday to
these chairmen. Mr.. Lowry said:
This is big work for you. In the
selection Of your assistants, pick as
many as YOU Hke-men who are
ldullllhI WITH SpoIto ana dIe Wiling
TO work in the promotion OF these
sports that funds can be obtained
either from the entrance fees or ad-
mission fees.
Here. are some suggestions 10
raise funds:
Football games between soldier
teams. high school. college or indie
pendent elevens.
Boxing matches and boxing has
been a big force for the training OF
men in the army and navy.
Golf. See that every golf club
IN your district responds TO the call
OF a tournament for the Rockefeller
medal
Billiards and bowling: Plan any
sort Of a tournament in these games
in every billiard hall OF bowling
alley The players viii be glad 10
respond.
IF there is a swimming pool in
your city plan a swimming meet
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-01
CECIL DECLARES POWER
OF BUNDESRATH Is SAME

LONDON. Nov. Lord Robert
Cecil. speaking in the house Of COM
mons declared that the power of the
Bundesrath n Germany has not
been modified by the constitutional
changes now being made.
1T does not appear that there has
been any proposal 10 alter the posi-
ton of secretaries of state" he add
ed They remain, / understand,
subordinate TO the imperial chancel-
Tor and are appointed by the emper-
or. They are liable TO be dismissed
b ythe emperor. presumably eXercis-
ing those powers on the recOmmen-
dation If the imperial chancellor.
Although this does not seem to be
specifically provided for"
Lord Cecil's statement was in re-
ply 10 a question asking him TO eX-
plain the effects of the constitutional
changes now being made in the gov
ernment of Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-01
WILL REINSTATE
YANK ATHLETES
Amateur Athletic Union Would.
Allow Soldiers to Play
After the War.

NEW YORK, Nov. Several
important proposed amendments 20
the constitution Of the Amateur Ath-
letic Union, 70 be considered at the
coming annual meting Of that or
ganization have been forwarded TO
all units Of the union. The principal
ones have 10 do with the reinstate-
ment Of soldier athletes who, previ-
Ously TO, or since entering service,
have violated the rules Of the anna
tours
One amendment would permit the
reinstatement of an athlete in any
branch of the United States service
or honorably discharged therefrom,
who has not committed more thaSa
one violation of the A. A. L. code of
amateurism. Another provides that
where an athlete has professional
lied himself by giving instructions TO
soldiers or sailors he may be re-
instated without he customary five
year period probation. Boys under
q, who during the period receive
pay for playground assistance during
the summer months. also retain their
amateur status according to a third
amendment.
other proposed changes call for
the elimination OF the five mile team
run in championship meets, the pro-
hibiuon of foreign entries in cham
pionship games and a change In the
method of selection Of the represen-
tatives TO the board of governors Of
the union
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-01

Perhaps you could arrange an
indoor track meet
The opportunities are great and
varied and viii depend largely on
the initiative and enthusiasm Of the
local committee.
'WiH you let us know the outlook
there? We will give you all the CO.
operation possible
Boxing fans all over the state are
showing great interest in the pos
sible rehabilitation of boxing Many
boxing shows in Indiana viii be
staged which will serve TO reeducate
the enthusiast as TO the finer arts of
that sport. Since boxing has jump
ed 10 the top in the training of sol
diers and sailors in the army and
navy the old stigma that was at
tached 20 the game will not follow
il after the war. Jack Dillon has
agreed 10 line up the knights of the
padded NIT" in these boxing shows.
Dillon has asked all pugilists in all
classes and weights 10 get in touch
with him If they can appear in any
event. Dillon suggests that a box
ing show OF perhaps two six-round
bouts and three fOur-round bouts
would be OF wonderful assistance in
gathering funds in the united war
work campaign.
PROF. Young OF Purdue university,
vice president OF the Indiana Golf
association. in the absence from In
dianapolis on business Of Abe Parry.
president Of the association, has
been asked by Mr.. Lowry 10 notify
all golf clubs in Indiana Of the
tournament for this united war
work campaign. Golfers have al
ways been ready and willing to con-
tribute % war activities and are
anxious 20 win in competition one OF
those Rockefeller medals stamped
with a likeness OF Marshal FocL
generalissimo OF the allied armies.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-01
CONGRESSIONAL BOARD
FILES EXPENSE REPORT

WASHINGTON. Nov. L. The
democratic congressional campaign
committee. in supplemental ex-
pense account fled today with the
clerk of the house. reported an addi-
tiOnal contribution Of $4,000 from
the democratic national committee,
which previously had given $4,000.
Additional expenditures OF S32,622
also were reported. making the total
S1s5,384. Organization work in more
than a score Of states costing $40, 900
was the principal item OF expense.
The republican congressional cam
psign committee also filed it's sup
Elemental report showing new con-
tributions Of s56.667 making the to-
tai $216,065. Additional expendi-
lures brought the comnittee'G total
disbursements 20 $172,417.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-01
BRITISH FORCES SHOW
SPEED IN BUILDING
BRIDGES UNDER FIRE

LONDON. Nov. 1.-The rems k
able achievement Of the British
forces in replacing bridges On the
Italian front and in repairing and
constructing railways thereby en-
bling American and allied troops 10
smash forward. forcing the Austrian
debacIe. is believed here 10 have
been a deciding factor in making the
capitulation of Austria unavoidable
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-01
GRANDMOTHER OF RUSS
REVOLUTION Is SHOT

AMSTERDAM, Nov. Accord
ing to a Petrograd telegram, Mad
anne Breshkovsxaya, grandmother OF
the Russian revolution. was shot on
oct. p, on the charge OF opposing
the bOlsheviki regime.
Special dispatches from London
on oct 16 said that Madame Bresh-
kovskaya was reported TO have died
in Russia on Sept. IA.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-01
Notre Dame News

Cpl. Leo Berner OF Camp Taylor.
Louisville, KY. writes TO Rev. Paul
Folk, c. s. c., librarian OF Notre
Dame university, a graphic account
of life at the camp. especially dur
ing the epidemic. Cpl. Berner was a
graduate from the Notre Dame
school OF journalism, and had his
first newspaper experience on the
South Bend News-Times. He work
ed also on another South Bend news
paper The letter follows:
Camp Zachary Taylor.
oct. q, 1918.
REV. and Dear Father:
After three weeks Of real work
at the base hospital. I am back at
my desk and will attempt to answer
your interesting letter.
"I had charge of the personnel
department transportation to the
various wards and this required my
services from early morning unit
late at night. Part of my work took
me through the various wards Of
the hospital and there I saw many
interesting sights.
"I sincerely hope that the flu has
not gained a foothold at Notre Dame
as it did here. The recent epidemic
at this camp has brought home TO
US, more than ever before. that a
war is really being waged.
lone thing that will stand out
prominent in the records OF Camp
Taylor during the influenza epidemic
Of October. 1918. will be the work of
the 81 sisters who nursed nearly
1000 patients during the siege
They came at the invitation of Chap
lain Barrett OF the knights Of Co
lumbus war activities, and worked
night and day in the emergency hos
pitfalls A X c. building in the
emergency area was used as a hos
pital. During the seige it seemed TO
me that the story OF The Nun Of the
Battlefield was being reenacted.
Il expect 20 take an overseas ex-
animation in a few days, and IN
less I make an application for Off
GERS training I may be shipped over
in few months. The men in this
department are urging me 10 ask
for a commission in the q. NJ. de
partment as a journalist. The duties
Of q journalist are promoting public
health by means OF educational
propaganda The army qualifica-
tions, as near as I can learn, are
that a man must be a clear. effect
i've. forceful writer, capable OF
spreading information through
proper channels, on matters Of by
giene and public health. A man
should have had journalistic expert
ence, in any field, according to thu
army regulations. I think I could
fill the bill in part at least.
'If I get the application on its
way, will have TO write to Prof.
Cooney. and secure a recommend OF
some sort
"Of course. would like TO stay in
this trade test work, but If I pass
the overseas test, II will be necessary
for me 70 get into a fighting unit.
All trade test men in this country
will be limited service men by next
year.
Before I get out of this work I
intend to write an article on Trade
Testing in the Army. for Louisville
PdPeL' VIII Seuu YOU d copy, Be
fore I leave this camp. I expect TO
get another pass home, and hope
that we can have another evening
together at the Oliver.
Your friend,
cpl. Leo Berner, brigade person
mel Office, trade test section, Camp
Taylor. KY"
Try NEWS-TlMES Want Ids
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-01
o. S. u NORTHWESTERN
GAME IS CALLED OFF

CHICAGO. Nov THE Ohio
State-Northwestern football game.
scheduled for Evanston. NJ. next
Saturday. was called off tonight be-
cause the medical authorities OF the
Ohio institution would not allow the
players 20 make the trip on account
0f the influenza situation North
western Will play the Chicago naval
reserve team instead.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-11-01
NEBRASKA DEFEATS
WESLEYAN II TO o

LINCOLN. Neb. Nov. 1.-Univer-
sity Of Nebraska football team de-
feated Nebraska Wesleyan univer-
sity. u 20 o today.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-11-20
0EhIVlI' 1O Be HIGH
Will BE Measured By Wealth Of
German Nation.
Great Struggle Has Cost Defeated
Country Two-i-ifths Of All Its
Resources. .5

. . u Il "a
Washington, Nov. 49, Government
agencies are studying Germany's fnan-
cial situation with view to throw.
4ng light olEthe ability Of the German.
action to Thy big sums as reparation.
Tor deyast4aon nf invaded countries.
Il Unoflcialareports indicate that Ger
saaaalys national debt represented
mainly by war bonds held within the
sMpire, is now nearly SIS, 100000, O0O..
81 almost two-fifths of the estimated
patioral wealth of $80,OO0,O0O, 900.
. Although there has been no official
announcement or intimation of the ag-
gregate amount which the Allies will
expect Germany to pay it is certain to
run into billions of dollars and neces.
sari1y thesterms of payment must ac-
cord with Germany's ability to pay.
This ability will be measured by the
nations power to revive her peace
time industries and trade and to tax
this for state purposes. n
Financial observers here say some
claims for RESERVATIONS and restitution
set forth by interests in few Allied
cations are extravagant, because they
are beyond Germany's ability, even
though this is estimated at the high
est. 90 s&%~S
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-11-20
TO FIGHT RATS is 81
81. TO FIGHT THE HUNS.

The auunal losses from rodent pests,
including Of course the rat, in the Unit
ed States are about $500, 900 600. The
rodents are fit allies of the Huns.
Americans can fight the Huns, there:
fore, by fighting the rodents and saving
$780, 900 in foodstuffs. Farmers
Bulletin 932, issued by the United
States department of agriculture at
Washington, tells how to fight rodent
pests of the farm The bureau of bio
logical survey at Washington will help
to organize campaigns for the system
attic destruction of such pests.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-11-20
~. sn..5-
Ellen NOrQuiSt.

The little settlement of Pitt was vi
sited Saturday by the Grim Destroyer
who called Ellen Norquist, one at the
Young matrons of that place, she being
another victim of the influenza epidem-
ic =: : . II, .1i
The young woman was born in Alma
township east of Argyle where she
grew to womanhood, her maiden name
being Ellen Gr,nad, and had reached the
age of twenty four years, when her
career ended. .@@@p 4sa 4a.%..
She is survived by her husband and
two small children.
The funeral was held from the home
ON Monday.-The Spooner Northern '7l J
News. 80 s n In.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-11-20
HELP UNCLE SAM 4
,,.. HANDLE YOUR MAIL

A circular recently issued by Otto
N Raths, postmaster, St. Paul, con-
tains the following suggestions w
Remember that at the present time
the postal servic is handling the
largest volume Of mail in its history
and mail of greater Importance than at
any time during its existence. Condi-
lions are abnormal, man power has been
reduced. It is your duty as a citizen
to cooperate to the fullest extent and
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-11-20
BERVE APPRECIATES I.
SUPPORT OF VOTERS.

To the people of Marshall county:
II wish to thank my friends in all
parts Of the county for the splendid
support and vote with which i was IA
vored in the recent election. shall do
my best to merit the confidence that
you have shown me by selecting me as
your next representative, and shall try
and carry out the ideas of our organic.
alton, and the will of the people, with
fairness and impartiality to one and all
alike. ..5s.... ~ s..
.~', Yours respectfully,
- .a 81. 0. Berve.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-11-20

= A description Of your salable live
tically sure to find ready buyers for 1t.
Satisfied users have proven to their
satisfaction that inquiries coming from
"Sheaf Want Ads more often result
in sales because the "Sheaf Want Ads
are read by people with real buying
power. Bring your ad to the Sheaf
office or phone no. 80. so:
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-11-20
Card Of Thanks.

1 desire thru the columns Of the
Sheaf to thank most sincerely all
friends who SO pleasantly surprised me
on my 10th birthday anniversary, Nov.
Is. The beautiful silver set presented
to me on that occasion is very much ap-
preciated, but most Of all do ap-
preciate the spirit Of friendship that 90 :
prompted the gift Thanks to one and
all, good friends.
Mrs. j. p. GoransOn.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-11-20
Canadian Loan oversubscribed.

Canadian Loan Oversubscribed.
Winnipeg, Nov. 19.-Late returns Of
subscriptions pouring into the Ca
madam war loan indicate that the re-
Spouse was magnificent Half billion
dollars was asked. This was oversub.
sBcribed by q hundred million dollars.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-11-20
RED CROSS NO ES

letter has been received from
Head quarters which said in effect that
surgical dressing work shall be discon-,
stinued. It follows in part:
Chapters are assured that in our
store houses III France and in this
country there are ample supplies Of.
surgical dressings to meet any contin-
gency which may arise. ...s=
B The Red Cross owes very much graft
tude and appreciation to the women:
who have worked so much and SO
steadily in our surgical dressings de,
partments, and we want to ask now.
that those women will not discontinue.
absolutely the relief work which they
have been doing, but will stand willing.
to help other forms Of relief work in.
such ways as they can best manage.
g. Surgical dressings are the only
activity to be interrupted at this time;
the other work will continue as before.
It is anticipated that there will be
sudden and increased demand for.
refugee garments. Therefore it might
be well for the surgical dressing work
ers to turn their attention in this di-
rection.
Yours very truly,
5...s s.s. CORA FRIDLEY,
sss Director, Bureau of Chapter
Production"
The following information has been
received from Northern Division Head
quarters.
A plan has been perfected whereby
the final mailing date for Xmas parcels.
for soldiers overseas has been extended
to November Both. The plan also in
cludes provision on furnishing Christ
mas labels to individuals who have not
received labels from soldiers in the
American Expeditionary Forces, upon
the receipt Of a signed application stat
ing that the applicant is the nearest of
kin in the United States, that no label
has been received from abroad and that
should one subsequently be received, it
will not be used. The applicant. must
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1918-11-20

virginia. Rev, Carl Berestrom, pas
tor Of the Swedish Baptist church, has
left for st. Paul to report, following
his enlistment In the marines. Us
came here in June, 1917. after hii
graduation from the Baptist Theologi
cal seminary at st. Paul.