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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-20
OTTAWA GOES WAY
OVER THE TOP TODAY

Ottawa today went SIS ,0S1 over he
top in the Third Liberty Loan drive
This gives :he city percentage Of
. - percent over It's quota AMI
.aves the way for the high altitude
mark aspired for by Chairman tia
ence Grisgs and other connected aitN
the campaign \ total Of 1850 ~
subscribed and IT, race is still OF.
The following "a the poll o the .JL5
Ottawa banks today;
Prev
Today Reported Total
First MI. ..$ii,f00 Sl7O.500 slSi,90O
MI. City ... 1890 l5i.9J0 l67. 500
OBJ. r. Co l0,2O0 30,z50 iO.s50
s. r. Co. 81. f000 $3.50 i2.S5u
Total .....sii.J50 1865 $50 Si06.6ot
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-20
Vast Force Fails.

London, April 2o.--The Germans
used 100000 men in their unsuccess'
ful effort to capture KENNEL Ridge
from the British. 1t was estimated to-
day. The Teutons attacked in thick
waves. but met with such determined
resistance that they were thrown back
with tremendous losses every simo
they tried TO storm the British posi-
tons
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-20
PAuE THaas
Optimistic Thought

No revenge Is more heroic than that
which torrents envy by doing good.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-04-20

The Junior-Senior girls of st. Xav.
ier's Academy. assisted by heir
mothers, will give card party Oh
Thursday afternoon. April 18th, AT the
knights of Columbus hail. Cards will
be played from 3 until . o'clock. and
all proceeds raised at this party will
DO turned into the Liberty Loan Bond
fund. for the Sisters OF s.. Xavier's
Academy
Evening star., 1918-05-19
SHELL EXPLOSION DUE
TO "FO0LING" IN OFFICE
Clerk In Water Department Gets
Painful Wound In Face From
Cartridge.

While Q clerk in the registers OF.
nee OF the water department was in
vestisatins . cartridge yesterday the
loaded shell exploded. . flying fraR-
snent striking l. q. Swindell, another
employe Of tho department, in the
face and infiicting q painful but not
ecrious wound. Swindell, Whose
home fs near rockville. was taken to
z physician,s ONCE. where the wound
Employees OF the registers ONCE re-
fused to give any information as to
the manner In which the accident oc-
curred. It was stated. however, that
2 clerk. whoSe name was refused. was
"fooling' with the cartridge al hia
desk when II exploded.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
SOLDIER MAIL DELAYED
BY CARELESS WRITERS
Addresses Are Incorrectly Given In
Many Instances, Postal
Agent Declares.
Special CofFesp0nden0e Of The Sunday
Star and New York World.

Special CorresDondenee Of The Sunday
Star ana New York World.
PARIS. April so.-Complaints are
often heard in France concerning the
delays IN soldiers mail from home.
Postal Agent John Clark. who has
charge Of all mail for the American
expeditionary force in France. ex-
plains that the delay in delivery to
the troops is not due to the American
mall service here. but rather to the
fact that addresses in many cases are
Incorrectly written.
Very often the address on the en-
velope does not contain the organixa-
tion. regiment and company; this
necessltates the sending of the letters
TO the military statistical division to
obtain the correct address.
Letters should be legibly addressed,
giving rank and full name and INF
tfals. All letters should have the re-
turn address in the upper left hand
corner Of the envelope to insure re-
turn In the event Of non-delivery for
any cause.
Owing to the disturbed ocean condi-
lions ana the limited railroad facili-
ties after arrival in France, consider.
able delay will necessarily be expe-
AA9ACSus Au0 II IL e9SSnIldl Clat these
instructions be complied with in or
der to avoid additional delay Of nom
delivery.
Unlike the British postal service.
American mail IL never returned when
the proper organisation or unit is NOT
on the envelope. The American postal
service. before returning any mail.
causes careful searches to be made in
order to effect delivery Of letters.
either through the statistical densrt.
ment or advertised lists, etc.
Evening star., 1918-05-19
0OOREFUGEES0N
FRENCH TRAIN FED
American Red Cross Answers
Quickly to an Emergency
Call In Paris.
FOOD ALSO FOR WOUNDED

Special Correspondence Of The Sunday
Star and New York World.
PARIS, May IA thousand refu-
gees from east Of Amiens will pass
through Acheres at o'clock tonight.
They will not have had any supper,
some OF them may not have had any
lunch. There Is no food there and
no facilities for feeding them. Can
you help us7"
That was the telephone message
from the French minister Of the in
terror which came to the American
Red Cross at noon one day during
the German drive on Amiens. and tho
answer was: Eyes. Emergency mes
sages are no surprise to US these
days" The food was ordered out Of
the warehouses and . score Of vol
unteers rounded up.
They started at o'clock the Same
evening. One fve-ton truck loaded
with timed beef and condensed milk.
figs, prunes. chocolate and heaps OF
huge loaves Of war bread; two car
loads of midnight volunteers. stenog-
raphers. bureau chiefs. drivers and
canteen workers set out on their way
to bring help to the homeless refu-
gees.
Lieut.. NJ met us at Acheres.
with his one arm and did the
honors of the station. A. group Of
weary, muddy "permissionaires." most
Of them moro than forty. just back
from the Champagne front. were
routed out to help u. establish establish our our
tracks, and pile the food whore 1t
could conveniently be passed into the
train.
Plans to Feed 1000 In Half Hour.
They unloaded bread. scraped
cheese, opened tins of bully beef.
knocked the tops OF the boxes Of hgs
and prunes and made plans to feed 2
thousand people in half an hour. But
somewhere OF in the silent country
the train. packed full of exiles. was
standing on a side track. 1t was after
in the morning when 1t came into
Acheres.
when the long train with its twen-
ty-eight carriages dragged Wearily
in, there was hardly q sign of greet
ing. A few windows were opened;
tired faces looked out and voices ask.
ed, uninterestedly. where are me?"
and were surprised to be told that
on its way. they said. to Tulle. in the
Correze department. south OF France.
.sWilI they treat US well thereT' an
old woman asked, and they. in the
fullness Of their ignorance. not dar-
ing to say otherwise. answered yes"
Many Families Huddled Together.
Some Of them were the much be-
petticoated women Of Picardy and
some were grizxied old farmers. 9th
ers were city folk. obviously not used
to third-class travel There were
fam Of three generations huddled
together on their way-somewhere.
a trainload Of wounded from the
front joggled fifteen minutes later.
The man nurses carried water
through the carriages swiftly and ST.
lently. Then the Americans handed
out the remnants of their stores Of
Ass and the train slipped away again.
Behind them could be heard the dull
booming Of the barrage guns about
Paris. and the visitors knew that an
other air raid was on. They waited
until the barrage stopped. then they
headed back through the defenses Of
the capital
Evening star., 1918-05-19
Play on Words.

Play on Words.
From Tie Biminghan Ags-Hsfaid.
You are ON the water wagonr'
Yes"
Nothing could induce you TO get
err"
Nothing could, but something
,HiSat Hyou happsQ to haYA II"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

the federation viii ask some action
by congress.
The workmen announce that they
viii issue public statement in the
near future outlining their present
stand, as in some circles it is be-
heved that they have been misrep-
resented. They fully realize that
the government cannot keep on
manufacturing war munitions for
which there is no need, but state
that there is considerable work that
could be more cheapiy done at the
arsenal than in private shops.
ADVISES Against Haste!
The federation has given out the
contents Of a telegram said to have
been sent to Colonel Hillman by
Brigadier General John 7. Thomp-
son, director of arsenals. referring
to the request that the secretary Of
labor be given certain jurisdiction
in tho employment of arsenal labor
The United States employment ser
vice has been asked to give aid in
the situation, the telegram states,
and the arsenal authorities are urg-
ed 70 take no decisive action pend
ing a solution of the situation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20
NEGRO PAROLED
men SENT BACK
Cases Against Prisoners Held BY
Police are Dismissed Today
as Agents Take Charge.

Cases of Sonny Dodds, negro pa
rolled prisoner held by the police
for several days on a charge of at
tempted robbery, and John Jack
son, negro paroled prisoner held for
default of payment of certain funds,
were dismissed today by Police
Magistrate c. ]. Smith as the men
have been returned to the penal
institution from which they were
paroled.
Dodds was held Oh evidence given
by Mrs. Cisley, 1913 Third avenue
and Jackson on eyidc-ce given By
Ross Putnam Of the Putnam Taxi
company of Moline.
Judge Smith last night upheld his
decision of yesterday when he an
nouuced that he would deal Sc
verely with those who are found to
be dispensing Intoxicating liquor.
Oscar Brown and son Ray Brown,
negroes. are the first to draw big
fines in such cases The father
was fined 500 and the son $50. ].
E. Benner was taxed $50 on a
charge CT disorderly conduct
wherein copious quantities of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20
REPORTS OF HUGE
BOLSHEVIST ARMY
ARE DISCREDITED

London, Dec. 2o.-(British Wire
less Service. )-Reports that the
Russian bolshevists have raised an
army of 5000, 600 men are discred-
tied by special correspondence to
the Daily Chronicle 1t is said that
the most reliable information puts
the number of bolshevist troops at
about 10000, scattered over most
of the former Russian empire. 1t
is pointed out. however that it is
probable an effort will be made to
increase this force for the purpose
Of marching toward Germany,
where the Bolshevists have carried
an extensive propaganda campaign
for the last year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20
RED CROSS SHOP
SHUTS FOR XMAS

The Red Cross workshop win be
closed in all departments from to-
day until the Monday after Christ
mas.
No work is to be distributed dur
ing that time and no work will he
conducted in the shop. IL will be
the first real vacation In all branch
es of activity since the beginning OF
Red Cross work In Rock Island.
Work on the quota Of 200 vests
for use in Siberia has progressed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20
HOInTPS GET So. AAn.

Everett, Mass. Dec. 20.-Six men
N an automobile held up Frank
Brown Of Lynn, paymaster of the
steel foundry Of the General Elec-
trio company hare today, Shot and
seriously wounded him and escap-
ed with the weeks payroll, report
cd to amount to $1,000
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20
LONG ELECTED TO
HEAD DENTAL MEN

DR.. c., ]. Long was elected pres
ident of the Rock Island County
Dental society at a recent business
meeting held by members of the
organization in this city. DIR. H L.
Lindberg of Moline was elected sec
rotary and treasurer
During the session clinics were
held on the following subjects:
Extraction Under Nitrous Oxide
Oxygen and, Anaesthesia"- o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

splendidly. All but 20 Of the ear
ments are completed or are lH 5lf
hands Of workers This remain 8
portion and a quota Of girls
will await the efforts OF Toe won
on their return 10 work lH aelt
tion'a quota Of 400 socks has belt
received and hundreds Of ku.tt-.+
will be. needed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

S. Hays of Port Byron and Lind
berg.
Root Canal Technic'-Dr. Wal
ter Everett of Geneseo.
"X-Ray Work"-Dr. W. NJ Mar
quis of Aledo.
Conductive Anaesthesia" - DR..
Long
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20
COPPER PRICES END JAN. 1.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Maximum
prices on copper will expire Jan.
and will not be renewed 1t was
announced today by the price-hxing
committee of the war Industries
board
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

A box of high grade stationery
makes a mcst desirable Christ
mas gift and there is no finer
stationery than Cranes Linen
Lawn. These special prices on
Cranes boXt stationery tomcr-
row.
s225 boxes for S1.G3
$500 boxes for I2.As5
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20
BANK IS ROBBED.

Chicago, Dec 20. Five bandit
firing their pistols 10 intimate tae.l
victims. robbed the State bank y
Summit. "A suburb OF $4,000 20
day and escaped
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

A beautiful line of Turkish
gift towels, soft and fluffy and
handsomely embroidered in
pretty color effects. Most ac-
ceptable for gifts. Ranging in
price from SIC to s1.58 and one
fifth off these prices for Satur-
day.
Linen Section.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

booze are said to have figured. Julia
Adams was fined SIS on a charge
of disorderly conduct John Dow
drew fine of $50 on a charge of
disorderly conduct.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20
PROTECTIVE BODY FORMEp.

Chicago. Dec. 20.-A protective
association for owners, breeders
and drivers Of harness horses was
launched here.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20

A little lot of boys
fur back mittens,
warm, well made
special to- O1
morrow pair ~ 0
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-12-20
POLES OCCUPY nANZTG.

Paris, Dec. 20-Polish troops
have landed at Danzig, a Warsaw
dispatch says.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-12

o
w Associated Press statement telling that approximately thirty
third day of the fourth phase the Huns campaign victory
The shaded portion the shows the the battle
down towards Compgne the
from Noon southeast before Soons indicate the positions when the pause
came after the Huns rush to the Marne
We hate TO Hndenbug close Compiegne but the dispatches tell
of paid divisions which General Foh afford
The wedge nearly miles
miles wide The of the French
Soped off the wedge sharply than
Amen and the has
its side one bend which the the other constituting
abrupt salient
The Arond erpoe enemy campaign
outiank Compiegne At Rbeou right
Disc
he under the BoChe
Paris this flank he
Of Chateau Thery the other side He y-iour
capital.
That sharp salient up into an ugly promono by the sharp
is natural that the should force this sharp angle
checking
the Mane General Foh field
long the line stands The big between
called reduce this stumbling block The
der OF his mobile reserve in the blow this week The attacking force
from the line hereafter
There difference enems this week and his
march the first days the Ane and Pcardy This
three advance
from fifteen miles of front three and
large The than that used the Chenn
On left flank the succeeded to
line from AmenS southwark but the
to give him pause and big losses for the
We Compegne but the
Tor the city and when he has that limit for his objective
have his meaSure-W NJ. H.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-12
3s,153
FACT VERSUS vTUPERATIoN.

IF ABUSE constitutes convincing argument, II insulting
the mass of American womanhood is necessary to
arouse the frivolous few there may be excuse for the
recent address Of Dr. Esther Lovejoy to the women OF
Chicago but certainly the facts in the not in ac-
cord with the violence Of her remarks Doctor Loveoy finds
American women a worthless lot unfit and unwilling to
assume their share of the nations burdens adding TO those
burdens BY slavery fashions fobes and an all around
handicap to a nation at And then she goes on to
blame the girls who show through for the coal shortage
characterize high heels as national sin and suggest that
the women 90 to work in the harvest fields.
Which is largely "bushwa" No claims that Ameri-
can women are bearing burdens comparable to those OF
the women OF France and Belgium, Britain and
we rather hope their load won't be heavy And there
s no denying that there women parasites who still
fit along in their butterfly at time which calls
for more serious mood and useful effort But, in the
main American meeting the nations calls
about as well as the men Our man power is being mo-
bred as rapidly as it can be equipped and trained and
transported and the work those soldiers leave behind
being done along with the added work their going
states To some their places being taken by
women and that expansion OF female labor will continue
as the occasion demands.
II is an insult to deny the patriotism Of American
women The brave manner in which millions Of them are
giving their sons husbands brothers and lovers to war
10 evidence OF their high courage Their activity IN all
patriotic campaigns deserves and has won high praise
The volume OF work they have done for the Red Cross is
prodsous and is increasing They be trusted TO meet
such sacrifices the demands and to meet them in
a way to rebound to their lasting glory.
American women, for the most part, have had less OF
drudgery than hose of other lands To talk Of sending
them to the harvest fields in any considerable number
silly, regardless Of what may be doing in France
They auxiliary force TO be called as needed and
Is hoped that their temporary ensavement will not be
needed win the lasting freedom of the world but it
they will not be found wanting
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-12
LET LABOR HEED ITS LEADER.

MEMBERS Of labor unions everywhere will do well to
AVA listen at,entivey the words Of Samuel Gonpers
president OF the American Federation Of Labor which in
eudes OF the trades and labor unions OF the country
As leader OF labor for many years, MI Gompcrs has
figured in frequent clashes with the forces which opposed
the movement. or certain demands thereof Some Of his
efforts have been unpopular and in certain instances he
has asked too much But, sine. the began he has
given fine example OF patriotism, for which the whole
country should be grateful lie has placed the call of
country and humanity above the interests OF any set Of
men With clear vision, he has that IN
this is essential to the labor it is to all
the activities of free people lie has not prevented all
labor disturbances those have been numerous despite
his efforts to alay them, but it is startling to think Of
what might have happened had disloya selfish dcma
gogue occupied his position Of power.
Now as from the start he emphasizes the urgency Of
victory and calls workmen everywhere, but particularly
in the industries TO strive for maximum production
We must win this war and labor will best to that
end by working faithfully, and for such work should be
paid nearly possible adequate wage, but work
ngmen may well face sacrifices before coggng the wheels
Of indusry There few industrial operations which
have bearing the war directly indirectly and for
that labor should carry on with the per
sis,ency which characterizes the army and navy AL
nearly all make sacrifices for cause and
tainy none either in the ranks Of labor capital should
seek to exploit the nations needs for their own benefit
Though not all members OF unions, all toers with
hands everyone should he numbered with the workers
now and all will be Judged when peace eturns by the
in which supported failed the soldier sent
Those Millions returning, will be mighty force
in the future affairs OF the nation they have saved and
rghtiuy Union labor cannot shrk their needs and
retain their friendship, Loyalty Is the real test now and
labor will make no mistake II it heeds its leader
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-12

science that he uses it only on Sun
davS.
You can have a good time on a fish
ing trip even il you happen to forget
the fishing tackle But it is different if
you happen to forget the beer opener
an the corkScrew
One thin" father can't understand is
why some lone strange dude should
get the best seat on the porch every
night just because daughter happens
to knew him.
A man NAV not be a6le to find any
thing else when he is dressing in the
morning. But his wife can tell you
that he doesn't find it difficult to find
fault
Fathers hands are always hurqed up.
II il isn't rrit from the furnace in
inter it is callouses from the lawn
mower in summer.
The old fashioned woman who used
to nush the baby around in a perambu-
lator to give it an airing "ow has a
daughter who holds the baby in the
rear seat and lets her husband push
them both around in his flivver.
We are all willing TO adr'j' 'Nlt the
Golden Ruiz is a splendid thing for
others to follow.
A woman doesn't detest a man who
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-12
THRESHERMEN AND FARMERS.

THERE two sides to this controversy between
threshermen and farmers regarding the price to be
charged for hreshng 1t jolt the farmers to the
threshing doubled when the price of wheat is fixed
by the government But there is doubt that labor and
fuel this year than last the labor twice much
the threshermen This must be met, unless the
threshemen to lose money experience not novel to
thc;r calling A somewhat extended observation of the
wheat belt has failed reveal thesherman who got rich
it. while there many farmers who have their
way easy street by growing the golden grain, which
would indicate the farmer has had the edge in times past
He Is still getting high price for his wheat, and with ar
average crop Is making a comfortable profit But to the
public large the interest in this dispute is that it BE-
settled in and at time which shall not inter
fsre with saving and marketing the grain Wheat toe
precious to be sacrificed because OF any squabbe Farm
and hreshermen the country to get together
do all others whose differences might handicap
efforts.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-12
WoMEN'S GARDEN COSTUMES.

DEAL women who dig and deve in honest to goodness
gardens, due to snort if they encounter adver-
tsement which Lately came our way, showing the very
latest in garden costumes Two of these up-to
ons shown apparently consisting of sport coat
riding breeches and puttec with aunty khaki hat the
garb being by Maud Adams model who looks
quite chic and tell she is gardener by the seed
packet she holds in her hand The other design is similar
except that smock and sport shirt take the place of the
sport coat and this second gardener is leaning rake
Ia Maude Muller evidence that she the real thing
Fortunately the country isn't dependent that type Of
farmerette for its food supply. Women who raising
gardens which feed the hungry will continue gng
ham gowns, sunbonnets and pair of ancient shoes
other casto garments suitable the occasion Gardening
is work and those who need sporting costume get
them interested will grow comparatively few greens
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-06-12
MORE MEATLESS DAYS.

THE FOOD administration which writes our bill of fare
and tells the widespread nation the of food spare
has recently decided three meatess days week will shortly
be provided sme the kaSers cheek Three days from
every we'll live prunes and beans and toher
forty varieties of green's that who wage the
battle the deep wet sea may have hogs and
cattle to aid humanity No longer breakfast bacon shall
each morning meal nor porerhouse be taken when
shall feel the hunger and the craving for thick and
juicy meats for there must be saving of sundry things
But should be downheared nor meet the test
with groans like mourning dear departed viewing dead
mems bones but realize while feeding on succotash and
oats that better needing the and sheep and
shoas For must with slaughter and captur-
ing the Teut while others dine and grass and
herbs and fruit and otherwise thrifty to aid our fight
ing to give beating nifty to Hndy and his Huns