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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

After bit the first sick shock or
my position passed and calmer mood
came on me. What sort OF actions. !
asked myself, were these for ii woman
who had promised to be strong and OF
good courage? Was this the bravery
Dual had praised? Had !, when fol
lowed him in his rescue OF the Sifl
Lily I.awton. known any more fully
Than now what plans he had formed
III his brain?
And he had told me that everything
would be well-that by doing as he
said | would reach to the man whom
| loved Was | TO doubt? Surely he
had known | was going into danger
He had shown me so much. The 1T
lie automatic, slill safe IN my waist,
said 30. The package Kim Lee had
given into my keeping spoke OF a
know ledge far deeper than mine
eased myself on my joltlns bed as
best | could. and fought back by de
grees to something like my former re-
solve 10 be calm and meet things az
they came.
After a long time felt the cart slow
and then stop. SO far as could tell.
ii was backing There came sound
OF whining voices and squedky tone,
speaking in English, lnqhirins II TINS
was the placa where a packing case
was eA Jecte1
My ease moved again u was drag
sed out, and swung and waved as II
was carried somewhere. II was laiu
down A hammer hit the wood above
INV head. A nail shrieked as II was
Withdrawn from the wood Many
hands, as il seemed seized upon me
and lifted me out. The cords on my
ankles parted. aud was placed on my
feet. With a sense Of immense relief
! felt my wrists united
Quite Unexpectedly the cloth was
torn from my face. glimpsed circle
OF yellow faces grouped around me.
looked about.
SO far as ! could see, | stood in The
vast interior OF deserted warehouse
The debris of years Of disuse Was scat
tered all about me. Old packing
cases, old boxes, old packing refuse,
filtered the floors A faint li9ht Of late
afternoon filtered through cracks in
the walls. High up, the girders OF The
roof spanned the distance from wall
To wall
So much | saw. and then one Of the
men about me laid hold of my arm
Surrounded by the others, moved
down the length of the Uttered floor
toward the farther end. AS neared
IT saw what looked like heavy
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

woman is borne down by the weakness
and sufferings OF womankind, she should
be helped by herbal tonic made with
glycerin which has had such uniform
success during Che past hall century.
She should be weti, instead OF sick and
suffering; healthy and rigorous, instead
Of WORKOUT and weak bright eyes,
clear skin, rosy cheeks--you wouldn't
think il was the same woman, and it's
all due to the Use OF Il few bottles OF
DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription. All
druggists. Tablets liquid. Tablets GOc.
DANvlLLE, Ill al am glad 10 tell
what benefit | received from the use Of
Dr. Pierce's Favorte Prescription. was
delicate and weak had womans trouble,
and was hardly able to do any work. |
could not cook and could not stand up
long enough to do anything but wash
few dishes. | saw 'Favorte Prescription
advertised In the papers 80 bought six
bottles and began using IL. gained
steadily 20 that my weight went up from
10 to 100 pounds. have been well since
and never have had to use any such medi.
sIas. ~ Mna KATE JUSTIN, aO6 Bryan Ava
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
What to Do When .
Backache Comes On

Foley Kidney Pills have done me-
more good than $4,000 worth of other
medicine" Chas. N. Fox, Himrod.
N. Y.
When backsche comes on and Il
heems as IL you cant stand the pain
ana pressure across the small OF your
BACK. hurry TO your druggist and yet
RELIEF through box Of Foley Kidney
rms. They will stop the cause Of
that PAIN very quickly. spur the slug-
giah Kidneys to regular action, en-
able them to throw the polsons out OF
the blood. They viii get rid of pain
ana rheumatism for you, quiet YOUR
nerves. stop your. backache, and lin
per up your stItf joints and sore mus
Frank W. Sherman. Lacona, N. Y.
writes: II suffered with kidney iron.
Die, had u tired feeling In nv back.
did not have any ambition ana fell
All tired out. ! used Foley Kjdnav
Pills and Ia a few days began 10 faei
better. ana now ] have entirely 80.
covered"
For sale by w. D. Duncan.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
CHAPTER vi.
Love in a Cell.

Ny guard lifted the collar. adjust.
ed II about my neck and stepped back.
Both he and the man with the knife
turned away. The door changed be-
hind them, shutting us in. The dark
ness came down in an impenetrabIe
pail. | tore the gag from my mouth
The sound of breath slowly ex-
haled came TO my ears then:
Miss Foote--what does it mean7
What in Gods name does it mean?
How did they get you here? What has
happened
Briefly ! told him of our learning OF
his disappearance and my own cap
ture.
The fiends." he exclaimed. The
foul souled tiends." His chain clank.
ed, and | felt that he had edged nearer
TO where | sat on the floor of the
cell
But how did you ever come to let
them get you? What took you up there
today? he went on.
Il went up there to see a certain
man and ask his aid in gaining your
freedom told him.
some one up therein China
town he questioned. Who, Miss
FoOte?'
can any one hear u.s." | asked
softly
Il don't think So" said be. II
they can, they've heard some mighty
nasty opinions expressed about them
selves"
Then" ! spoke in a lowered tone,
u went TO see Kim Lee"
(TO Be Continued
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
Plan Had DISADVANTAGES

Bride--"l'm so afraid people viii
ind out that we're just married that
I've made Jack promise to treat me in
public just as If he had no thought
of any one but himself" Mrs. Long.
wed---"My dear, ] adopted that plan
when was married, and my husband
never got over lt."-Boston Tran.
script.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

The Free Ira er-1onrnal Is author
lied to announce the candidacy of ID.
L. Mckenney OF Ottawa for the re-
publication nomination for the office OF
sheriff OF La Sale county. subject TO
the decision OF the primary Septem-
Der II, 1918.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
County Clerk.

The Free Trader-Journal Is author.
lied to announce the candidacy of
A. L. Bach Of ottawa for the republi-
an nomination for the Office of
County Clerk of La Sale County
subject to the decision of the primary
September II, 1918.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
1'h< hgFHsst Gam In Europe has msl

1h< hrsst Dam In Europe has Just
been completed near Barcelona. spajn
il Is built across the chasm through
which the Noguera Parraresa river
flowed. Auditing on almost perpen-
dicnlar cliffs, the dam ia constructed
OF concrete, and measures $50 feet IN
heighth and 700 feet In length. The
thickness is 230 feet at the base. grad.
ually decreasing to fourteen feet at
the top. The valley above tie dam
was bought from the various land,
holders at a coast Of near 81 DOC, 900
and now filled with water forms an
artificial lake fifteen and one half
miles long and three and three
fourths miles wide. The water that
now passes through the power house
yields an electric current Of 10000.
horse power. Later IL will be- I'm
creased to 40,000-horse power. The
water Is carried by system of canals
into arid district, where 1t irrigates a
surface Of nearly 100 square miles.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
Probate Clerk.

The Free Trader-Journal is author.
tied to announce the candidacy of
VIM. {. Flick Of Ottawa for the re.
publican nomination for the office OF
probate clerk of La Sale county, sub
jeet to the decision of the primary
September IL, 1918.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
Classified Advertising

Advertisements will be inserted In
this column not exceeding FIVE lines.
three times, soc; one week, 60c. Each
line over FIVE, 10c per week addition.
al. All advertisements in this col
umn must be Jaid In advance. No
advertisement will be inserted In this
column for less than zoe.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
Judge Probate Court.

The Free Trader journal IL author
ICED 10 annoLlve Ne candidacy OF
Irwin Hanna Of Ottawa for the Re
pnh..,.n nomination for the Office OF
.aIse of the probate court, subject
to the decision of the September pri
maries.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
Henry Mayo

II hereby announce my candidacy
for the nomination for the office OF
state senator OF the state OF Illinois
for the Thirty-n!nth senatorial dis
trict OF the state OF Illinois, subject
to the will OF the Republican voters
to be expressed at the primary cleo
ton which will be held on September
II. 1918.
THUR !OW G.. ESSlNGTON,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
NOTICE.
f j, Kelly Attorney.

Estate of Hannah Boyle, deceased
Notice is hereby given that the IN
dersifned, EXecutriS Of the last win
and testament OF Hannah Boyle, late
Of the county OF La Sale and state Of
illinois, deceased, viii appear before
the probate court Of said county on
the first Monday lbenE the lth day
of October, 1918, at the probate court
room In Ottawa, In said county, When
and where all persons having claims
or demands against said estate
are notified TO attend and present the
same in writing for adjustment
Dated this LIST day Of August A u.
1913.
MARY BOYLE,
EXeCutriS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

FOR SALE-Two fine little cottages
1917 and 1928 West Madison street:
newly remodeled ana decorated; one
three roms, one four rooms; eight
foot cellars with cement walls anC
iioors; cement walks inside and ont
electric light, gas, city water. vii
carry large loan to right parties. f
Il. Farrell, Tel. 64S-W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
Political Announcement
For County Judge.

| hereby announce myself as a can.
didate on the Republican ticket for
denomination for the office OF county
Judge. at the primary election to te
held September nth, 1913, In and for
said county
Henry Mayo.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

The Free Trader.Journal IS author.
lied to announce the candidacy Of e.
M. Davis for the Office OF County
Treasurer, subject to the Republican
primaries, September II.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

up the work of men reso.
lutely, and have shown
their ability to do almost
all kinds OF work. When
it becomes necessary
women will show their
worth in countless shops,
stores, factories and
offices. No one hears
them complain OF their
hard work. These are the
days when American men
have cause to respect, love
and honor their mothers,
wives and sisters. II a
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
Judge County Court.

f. c. Van Hoorebecke of Marseilles
authorizes the announcement OF his
candidacy for the Republican nomina.
ton for the office of Judge OF the
county court. subject to the primaries
September II, 1918.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

CASH FOR OLD FALSE TEETH
Don't matter If broken. pay $500 10
va 90 per set also cash for old gold,
silver, platinum, dental gold and old
old Jewery. wan send cash by re-.
'n'n mail and viii hold goods 10 DAYS
for sellers approval Of my price. Mail
to J.. Ma2er 2007 s 9Th St, phladsl.
phia. "a
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
For County Treasurer.

| hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of County Treasurer OF La
Sale County, subject to the decision
OF the Republican primaries, Septem.
Der II, 1918.
GEO NJ. REYNOLDS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
MASTERS SALE.


ECStCT D. f1Il all oOIfCltc's
State OF Illinois, county of LaSalle, IS.
LaSale County Circuit Court:
In the Matter of Mary +. Clark VS..
Thomas B Clark, Zeta NJ. Clark, Mar
garet j. Mckinley, Bessie Irrgang,
Alfred L. Perley, Aleck Zigmond, Fenk
Bulge.
In Chancery No 2242O
On bill for partition.
Public notice is hereby given that
in pursuance Of decretal order en-
tered in the above entitled cause. IN
said court on the 10th day Of July, A.
d. 1918, |, Harry c. Cook, Master in
Chancery OF said Court, shall on Fri
day, the Goth day Of August. A. d.
1918, at the hour of two O'Clock in
the afternoon of said day. sell at pub
lie auction to the highest and best bid.
DIRE, at the north door of the County
Court House at Ottawa in said county,
the following described real estate,
situate in the County Of La Sale
and State Of Illinois, to.wit:
Lot six (6) in Block fifty 600, also
Lot eleven CD in Block thirty-nine
$3.50 all in the States addition to the
city Of Ottawa, also Lot five 90 in
Block eleven 0D Champions Add.
ton to the city of Ottawa, together
with all and singular the tenements
and Entertainments thereunto belong
ing.
Subject, however, to the general
taxes Of the year 1918
Terms of Sale: Cash; ten (10)
per cent Of the amount bid on day
of sale, balance on confirmation Of
report of said sale.
HARRY G COOK.
Master in Chancerv
Dated, Ottawa Ill, July "A. A D..
1918
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
A Fantasticai Terror.

'lt's curious how soldier uniforms
always show IN influence on feminine
fashions" Eyes replied Miss Cav.
enne. "But ! hope we won't keep on
shortening skirts until We begin to
initiate the Scottish uIghlanders."
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
Westbound,

Westbound cars leave Ottawa sta
ton for Chautauqua Park. Starved
Rock, Utica, La Sale. Peru, Sprins
Valley. Laid, De Pue. Bureau, Prince
ton, In
A. M.-d5.1Ok, 550c, 6:5Od, 5000,
$500. 10:50d, 12:05c.
r. m.-1;5Oc. $500. 1901. $500
S:5Om, 750c, 10:05c, 1881.
Cars arrive from east at 6:50g D.
m, 12:42 a. m.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

FOR SALE-A real bargain. 929 Mul
berry street, corner Lafayette. A com
plete house on one floor on a fine
corner Furnace, bath, city water
electric lights, paved streets. $1,000. 90
Seek no further-no better can be
found; call T, h. Farrell, College Bldg
Tel 648-W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
FOR SALE


FOR SALE have lO., b6xl00, just
off Congress street, in Eastwood or
Gritiitfs subdivision, at the end Of
Congress street. Fred Sapp and
Oscar kroehnke look out OF their
window and admire my fine growing
spuds, but | will sell at $500 and 1t is
4 snap T B, Farrell, Tel. 64SW
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

FOR SALE-New residence in South
Ottawa. This property consists OF
a new six-room house and bath,
Just completed; all modern in every
respect. Electric lights, furnace. bath.
city water, concrete walks and a
good barn. Call Lima NJ. Perrot.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

FOR SALE-We have two small
tracts within the city limits OF
Ottawa, consisting of about / acre
on North side without improvements
equal to about lots suitable for
poultry and vegetable raising; can
be had for 10000 per lot. The owner
is nonresident and wants to sell
The other tract consists OF 10 to IL
acres with small house on West side.
Both of these would sell as lots for
double the price we are asking. Bet.
ter look into this! ]. o. Harris &
Son Telephone 957-W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
FARMS

FOR SAI.E-Twelve acres within
easy walking distance Of business
center; very best quality OF soil. rs.
pecially desirable for market garden
ing and poultry raising. Can be had
at a bargain. Don't wait too long if
you want it, j. o. Harris & Son
Telephone 957-W.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
American Women
No SIaCkerS.

We can well be proud OF our American
girls and women. In France and Eng.
- land Wompn arc taxing
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
Southbounu,

Southbound cars leave Ottawa sta.
ton for Mckinley Park, Grand Ridge
and Streator, In
A. Ms SO, 1850, $50. 11:5O
p. M.-1:50, $50, $50, 500 II 90.
a Marseilles and intermediate points
D Marseilles, Morris, Seneca and In.
termedlate points.
c princeton and intermediate polnts
d Laid and intermediate points.
e Princeton.Ladd and intermediate
points.
La Sale and intermediate pointn.
n Daily except Sunday,
k Daily except Sunday.
m La Sale Sundays and holidays only.
ALWAYS BUY TICKETS AND SAW
MONEY.
Fares to Chicago, Ill, VI Joliet Ill.,.
and Chicago x Joliet Electric Rail.
way.
EFFECTIVE JUNE IL, 1918.
$500 round trip. $il5 one way.
Return trip limited To ten
days.
WELLS FARGO EXPRESS TO AL
POINTS.
Phons agents for full Information
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

FOR SALE have fine residence,
SIP earl street, for SALE possession
second week in August; after that it
IS rented; owned by nonresident.
Price reasonable: almost any kind of
terms with some cash down. II. B.
Farrell Tel. G4SW.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16
ALWAYS BUY TICKETS AND SAW
MONEY,

Phons agents for full Information,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-16

THUR lOW G.. ESSlNGTON.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28
Santa Headquarters. Scofields'.

F. C. Percy and family, of Mitchell,
are new residents of this city, Mr..
Percy coming here as Missionary OF
the American Sunday School Union
for this district.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Mrs. c. p. Corcoran, east Third
street, received word last week of the
death of her aged father at his home
in Brookings. At the same time her.
self and family were confined to their
home by the influenza epidemic
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

c. p. Douglas and family have re-
turned from Canton, s d., where they
have recently resided and will occupy
the John Douglas farm in Gilbert
township.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

The usual Thanksgiving vacation
will not be given in the city schools
this year on account of SO much time
already lost. Schools will be closed
for Thanksgiving day only.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

The young son of AL. Johnson,
Pleasant Valley township, was taken
to the hospital at Rochester last week
for an operation.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Woodward visit
ed the state capital last week, and in
spected a half section of land Mr..
Woodward owns west of Pierre.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Mrs. A, ID. Fosberg and Mrs. Donald
Stewart and son OF Sioux Falls were
over-Sunday visitors in this city at
the home of their sister Mrs. E. O.
Reck.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Worry is the mother of sick, nerv-
Gus and troubled mentality, it upsets
the stomach, bowels and kidneys.
You feel bad all over. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea soothes and
freshens the stomach, bowels and
kidneys. Regulates, cleanses, purifies.
Tea or tablets 35c.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Mrs. Edgar Moore and children, of
Alpha township, have moved into Mil
Ter to spend the winter in order that
the children may attend the city
school
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Watch for the date in the near flu
ture Of the annual bazaar, given by
the ladies of the Presbyterian Aid
Society.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

DR.. Ohio E. Scott spent Sunday at
the home of his parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Robt. Scott in Rockdale township. DIR.
Scott is now located at washington
Springs.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Miss Alice STRUT came up from
Washington, where she is a clerk in
the A F. Churchill store and spent
Sunday at her home in this city.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

The CITIZENS STATE BANK will
help you. Absolutely safe. Deposits
GUARANTEED. II
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Miss Elizabeth Halloween returned
to Corning. Ia, Saturday to resume
her school work again, the schools
having been closed for several weeks
on account of the epidemic.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Rev. George Quayie, of Clear Lake,
was renewing acquaintance in Miller
last week while visiting at the home
of his cousin Robt. Corrin and fam
ily.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

You will find a full line of jewel
cry, watches, silver ware and watch
repair work done promptly and re-
liable. Collins Drug and Jewellery.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

All your grain and stock checks
cashed and your deposits guaranteed
at CITIZENS STATE BANK. tt
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Eight Bells the worlds greatest
Comedy Feature at the Scenic Thurs
day, November 2S. Admission 15c and
25c
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Don't miss the Xmas Opening at
Wilcox's Drug Store, Saturday, No
vember %.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Eight Bells" a scream from start
to finish at the Scenic Thanksgiving
Day.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Anker-Holth cream separator for
sale at The Miller Creamery.
r. Anderson.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

See our Jewelry, White Ivory, Cut
Glass and Silverware.
G.. w. Wilcox
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Just received a fine assortment OF
Victor Records at Wilcox Drug Store,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Appropriate gifts for everybody.
Scofields'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Everything in toys for the girls and
boys at Wilcox's Drug Store.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

A few Aladdin Lamps to sell at the
old price while they last.
Viva Mohr
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

The Christmas Gift Store. Scofields'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28
THE MILLER PRESS
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER IS, 1918
AND LOCAL

The Christmas Gift Store scoields'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Santa Headquarters. Scofelds'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-11-28

Delco-light is the Only Light.-Adv
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1918-01-16
10 CENTS A MEAL
That Is Cost of Breakfast at
Army Camp.
Soldier Cooks Could Give
Hoover Some Pointers.

Camp Funston, Kan. Jan 16.-
Should the federal food administra-
tor visit the cooks and bakers school
at Camp Funston and make round
of the kitchens at this national army
cantonment. it is the general belief of
the men of the S9th division that he
would receive some pointers in food
preparation and conservation that
would produce a smile of satisfa ction..
Experienced men from this school
conducted by Capt. James ID. Wild
den are teaching the mess sergeants
and cooks of all organizations at the
camps by means of lectures and dem
onstrations, how to prepare the best
meals possible for he nations fight
ing men a. the least possible ex
pense, in the cleanest possible manner
and with the minimum of waste. They
are teaching those in charge of the
company mess halls the whole game,
from buying &c placing the food be-
fore the mer. =
Classes are held each day. the men
preparing the MONDAY meal under
field conditions. The demonstrations
are given in all kinds of weather con-
ditions SO as to approximate actual
service in the field as nearly as pos
sible. 1t matters not if snow is fall
ing, or if the rain is pouring down in
torrents. or if the flats are swept by
a stiff wind blowing clouds of dust
The cooks go about their business just
the same
Recently the instructors prepared a
MONDAY meal consisting of rice, to-
mato soup. corn beef and cabbage,
boiled potatoes, sliced pickles, tapioca
pudding, bread and butter and coffee
for twenty-seven men at a total cost
of $3.50, or a little more than IA
cents a man. A breakfast for twenty
seven men cost $2.72, or a fraction
more than 10 cents a man.