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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05

Statistics gathered in Italy throw
throw some light on the question of
the relative frequency OF earthquakes
by day and by night 1t has been al
legged that the supposed greater fire.
quency of nocturnal quakes is only
apparent, being due to the fact that
quiet conditions at night make the
shocks more readily perceptible 1t
appears, however, that considering
only those shocks which We're SO in.
tense that they could not have es-
capped notice at any hour, S65 occurred
during the L. night hours.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Beautiful Dream Faded.

Helen was told she would have to
walt until her birthday for a new doll.
She tried to be patient, but month
seemed long time to wait. One morn.
ing she awoke quite early, sobbing
loudly. Her mother asked what was
wrong. "Me dreamed me had doll,
but | woke up and found my dream
goned," cried Helen.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Eskimo KAYAK,

One of the oldest crafts ever seen
near Provncetown, Mass, was the Es-
klmo kayak, in which Explorer Donald
y. Macmillan padded about. The
kayak Is a mans canoe and is built
on frame on which is stretched skin,
water tight. 1t Is handled with dou.
Bile paddle, is decked over, and. with
an expert in II, Is one Of the safest
small craft known.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Linked France and Scotland.

The small border or treasure, which
surrounds the arms of Scotland in the
British coat of arms is the emblem of
preservation or protection. A legend
states that the border was given to
Achaius, king of the Scots, by Charlie
magne as pledge that the French
lilies should defend the Scottish lion.
The significance of this lies in the de-
sign of the border, which is composed
of fleur-de-lis.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Rally Day

Rally Day will be observed at
the Illinois Avenue United Evangeli-
cal church, tomorrow morning. The
services will open at 9:3G A. NJ. and
after a short study of the lesson a
suitable program will be given con.
sisting of the following: Primary eX-
ercises and graduation Of a class from
that department and a response from
each of the classes in the main
school Come and bring another
with you
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Water Hyacinth Has Value.

The water hyacinth, which so rap
idly fills up certain streams, is found
to have a high value as fertilizer.
On account Of the large amount of
water the green plant contains the ma
terial is partially dried before slack
Ing and after becoming well rottcd it
proves to have about the same COM
position as farmyard manure, except
that It Is richer in potash.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
WOMEN 4-MINUTE
SPEAKERS TONIGHT

Women four-minute speakers will
have charge of tonight's campaign
for Liberty Bond sales. Chairman
Lester ]. Koran OF the four-minute
men announced the following speak
ers for tonight:
Apollo-Mrs. Elizabeth Kincheloe.
Crescent-Mrs. c. p. Taylor
Orpheum-Mrs. c. f. Hook.
Sundays speakers will be:
Orpheum-Rev. Dean Quinn.
Crescent--Lieut Harry Kelly.
Gayety--Prof. c. II. Kingman.
Apollo--Rev. Mueller
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Lesson for PIG Halsers.

Efficiency In pig raising was shown
In Louisiana, where two men selected
litter mates eight weeks old. AT xle
end of the fattening season one pis
weighed $40 pounds, tae other only
81. The expenses were respectively,
1854 and So; and the one sold for
$58, the other for -. This means
weight in the proportion of to 8,
expenses, 81 TO | selling price, 7.25
to /. Thas, scientific raising can
eliminate the notorious ''razorback"
hog.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Mr.. CORA K. WILSON
WEEDS TH0S. J. DUFFY

Announcement Of the marriage at
Hammond, Ind, Tuesday, Oct /, of
Mrs. Cora King Wilson, former we'll.
known Ottawa woman, and Thomas j.
Duffy, employed in Ottawa for several
years as piano finisher, was re.
ceived here today by friends of the
couple.
After the ceremony, which was sol
emnzed at the home OF friend, the
newlyweds left for Cincinnati Ohio
where they will make their future
home.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05

A Frenchman, Boosting In company
that he had thoroughly mastered the
English language, was asked to write
the following from dictatlon: "As
Hugh Hughes was hewing yulelog
from a yeW-tree, q man dressed in
clothes of a dark hue came up to
Hugh and said, IIaye you seen my
cwesT IF you viii wait until ! hew
this yew, | viii 60 with you anywhere
In Europe to look for your ewes said
Hugh. "--Tit-Bits.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05

Among the small group of brilliant
women journalists of the last century
Fanny Fem stands out as a unique
figure. For, although she was :.
ried and widowed before she ever :
tempted to write, she became one Of
the most popular authors Of the day.
and her first book sold to the extent
of 1872, 0O0--almost a record for those
days.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Rev. Stackman M.

Owing to the illness of the pastor,
Rev. Carl Stackman there will be no
preaching services at the Congrega.
tional Church tomorrow. The Sab.
bath school will meet at noon and the
Christian Endeavor Society at $50.
All the special exercises planned for
Rally day will be postponed one week.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Are Your Children Bores7

The children of the house should
not be allowed to monopolze guests
attention. Mothers are usually blind
to their children's faults, as less low
ing eyes see them, and they fail to
understand that guests apparent de-
light in playing with the youngsters is
often no more than poiteness, and in
reality he is bored and very tired of
playing bear" telling fairy stories and
examining farOrite toys and books.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Owl Stopped Wheels of Industry.

The curious combination of an owl
and a steel trap in which the bird had
Become caught aud flown away, trap
ard oil, alghting on a high-powered
electric cable carrying 1000 volts Of
electricity to run u mill at Goodyear,
Conn, stopped the power and threw
several hundred men out of work for
several hours. Linemen, after several
hours search, located the owl, burned
to cinder.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
CARGO STEAMER SINKS
OFF COAST OF u. S.

Washington, Oct 5.--The sinking
of the Mallory Line cargo steamer
San Saba fifteen miles southeast of
Barnegat, n j., yesterday afternoon
was announced by the navy depart.
ment. 1t is believed that the vessel
struck a mine.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05

"Strange as It may SEEM" launched
out the man Of observations, "when
the young lady Of the house declares
that a certain young man is after her
own heart, and father says h. is after
his, too, there is no chance whatever
for an argument"
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Ability OF the AGED.

1t has often been said that man
cannot learn new trade after he is
forty, but this statement has frequent
~ been disproyed. Peter 5. Du Pom
ceau was eighty when he wrote his
valuable treatise on the Cochin Chi
nese language. and had only then re-
Gently taken up the study; and the late
John BigeloW was still an .uthor turn
ing out a book when he passed his
ninety-fifth birthday. 49, Philadelphia
Public Ledger.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
main want add section page tiye)

STkAYED- Friday morning, from my
premises. reddish brindle COW, de.
horned, weight about 1000 pounds.
Any information will be rewarded.
II. c. SWIFT 1866 Ottawa Ave,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Walklina on One pslIverY Basis.

On and after Oct. we will make
one delivery over each route daily
Delivery will be made only in the
afternoon. Orders must be in By
1880 a. m.
n. +. WALKING SIR,
Cor. Main and Leland st,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
DUTY Before All Thinus,

However dear you hold your patri'
mony, your honor, or even your life,
you should be willing to sacrifice all
to duty If YOU are called upon to do
so.-Silvlo Pelllco.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Flu Stops Rally Day Exercises

Rally day Sunday, which was to
have been held at the First Presby.
terrain Church tomorrow, has been
postponed one week on account OF the
influenza.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
PASSES ILLINOIS
PHARMACIST TEST

Springfield, Oct 5.-Wallace U.
Formulas of Ottawa passed the ex.
animation for registered pharmacist,
the department of registration and
education announced today.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Red Cross Supper by Wallace Ladies'.

The ladies of Wallace Red Cross
will give a supper for the benefit of
Red Cross Saturday, Oct IL, at the
Presbyterian Church. A very fine.
home-cooked chicken supper will be
served and everybody is everybody is
invited to attend and help the Red
Cross. Supper will be served, begin.
ming at 4:3O p. m, until all are
served
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05

CONTINUED from page l.,
vance seriously threatens the whole
OF the Germans in tx SECTOR.
tunal ana Romagne We're captured
by the Americans today.
Cunal is sixteen miles northwest of
Ferdun and Romagne is a mile west
OF Cunal.
March Denias Wild Story.
Washington, Oct. More than
$4,000 troops have been embarked
for overseas service. During the
month OF September more than $50.
OOo were placed on shipboard. This
was the answer today by General
March, chief of staff, 70 reports that
overseas troop movements have
slowed up.
The general explained that this
shipment was despite the presence OF
more than 100000 cases OF Spanish
influenza in the various camps of the
country.
Huns Evacuate Two Cities.
Paris, Oct. 5,-The great American
and French advance in the Cham
payne district has forced the Ger
/ mans 70 evacuate Tastrart and Mcnts
de Rheims, the war office announced
his afternoon.
Serve Notice on Turks.
/ London, Oct threat Britain ha,
4 informed Turkey that only direct OF
hcial proposals for peace will be en-
/ tertained. it was learned here thi,
! afternoon. The action was taken a.
/ a result OF the many semi-ofiicia
Ieelers received recently
TO date, however, the foreign office
mas not received any official over
/ lures.
British Push Ahead
London, Oct. 5-Substantial pro
gress was made by the British south
east of Beaurevoir on the Cambria
ST. Quintin front, the war Office an
ncunced today.
Beaurevoir is slightly less thar
three miles northwest of Mont Blu
chain. the outskirts of which were
reached by the British yesterday
Eight hundred, additional prisoners
were taken in the fighting on thi,
: front
Further advances were made BY
the British north of Couy and in the
sector of LaGatelet.
New attacks We're made by The
British during the night in the re
gion of LeGatelet.
Fight en- Balkan Front.
London, Oct. - Fighting ha
again broken out in the Balkans
German and Austro-Hungarian troop
attacked the Serbs but were re-
pulsed and driven toward the oil
Serbian boundry, the war office an
nounced today,
Riots in Vienna Reichstae
Londdcn, Oct. --- A veritable rio
accompanied by fist fights occurred il
J the Austrian chamber of deputies il
Vienna yesterday, said a dispatcl
here today Slav deputies took par
in the fighting, shouting down wit
Germany
Ferdinand Addicted
: Copenhagen, Oct King Ferd
nand, of Bulgaria. has abdicated i
favor of Crown Prince Boris, it is 0
ing to dispatch from that city t
day.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05


The Illinois men included on the
list were
Killed in Action
W. +. Condor. Chicago.
p. F. Fegan. Abingdon
II. Ramien. kankak.e
Wounded Severely.
Corp. H. r. lhrede, Chicago.
f. NJ. Bremmer. Chicago.
O. ". Eklund. Sterling.
I. Gordon. Chicago
T. A. Harvey, Henry.
W. II. Jones, Chicago.
Michael +. Tyrell, Chicago
A. j. Kilburz. Chicago.
List Killed in Action
Corp. +. 0. Weiberg. Chicago.
r. A. Gardener. Freeport.
] c. Haizlip. Juka
Died Of Wounds
Lieut.. Verne Hays, Canton.
Sgt. Edward F. lehman, Spring
Valley.
F. Pemberton, Chicago.
G. Nook. Morgan Park.
Ralph A. Schleicher. Chicago.
Missing In Action
Verne Blyth, Dana.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Try the Free Trader.Journai Want ads
for results.

When Baby was sick we gave her
Castoria.
When she was a Child she cried for
Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to
Castoria.
When she had Children she gave them
Castoris.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
A. E. F. OVERSEAS
CASUALTIES

Washington, Oct - Army casual
ties reported by the Commander o.
the American Expeditionary Forces
and issued today listed total OF 532
names as follows;
Killed IN action .............. llj
Missing in action ............ 90
Wounded Severely ..... 49,. 303
Died OF Wounds ......... II
Died OF Disease ............. Il
Died of accident and other
causes .,...... ............. {
Died OF AerOpla',c accident. l
-Jo
OidI 49, "o-
-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market report furnished to
the Free 1'rader.Journal by w. l.
Etnyre, member of Chicago Board OF
Trade, Moloney building, phone 1C4l.
Correspondent Lamson Bros. & Co..
Chicago
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05

Observation-Disclosures s4.24s,550
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
YANKS SMASH ON;
CRUSH HUN COUNTER

CONTINUED from page l.,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-10-05
Ferdinand Addicted

Copenhagen, Oct. King Ferdi-
nand, of Bulgaria. has abdicated in
favor Of Crown Prince Boris, 1t is Of
tcially announced in Vienna, accord.
ing to a dispatch from that city to.
day
The American Jewish world. [volume] (Minneapolis ;) 1915-current, 1918-10-25

The American Jewish World is
the bond that unites all the Jews,
and all Jewish organizations and
institutions of the Twin Cities.
Strengthen the bond.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-08
TRIAL OF ]. T. TERRY
WILL NOT BE HELD
UNTIL AUGUST TERM
Judge Almon Adjourns Franklin
County Court So Farmers May
Continue Work

Florence, May Especial. )--Dis-
trict Judge c. p. Almon returned to
his home in Florence today with the
report that ]. T. Terry, awaiting trial
on the charge of killing DIR. Tom
Hughes in Franklin county, will not
be tried until sometime in August,
The judge left the question as to
whether the May term Of court should
be held in that county to the citizens
and they were unanimous in request
ing that the farmers be permitted tc
remain in their crops. The only case
of general interest was that of the
former minister, J. II. Terry who was
found in a wounded condition beside
the body of his former friend and
physician, DR.. Hughes. near RUSSELL
VILE last fall
Information has been received that
Mai. George w. Simmons, director of
the southeastern division. American
Red Cross, will deliver the Homer
Giyens croix de guerre here on May
30 instead of May 27, as had been re-
ported
Homer Givens has the distinguished
honor of being the first American SOL
dier wounded while doing heroic serv-
ice in the war since the United States
Joined the allies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-08
FATHER GIVES HIS ALL
TO CONQUER THE KAISER

washington, May 7.-(Special. Or
nave given you two boys and have put
into the government to fight the Hun
all the money I could get together
except sufficient amount to bury
your mother ana me. May you meet in
Berlin among the conquerors Of the
Kaiser"
With these parting words, Thomas T..
Stack of Washington bade farewell to
his son. CarrolltF., who, after a Today
furlough, returned to Admission The
young man is 10 years of age. and is
a member of Company r, 115th in
fantry regiment. Tomorrow Charles F.,
the other son, will leave with the dis
tricts drafted contingent for Column
bus, 0.
Carroll F. is delighted with Admission,
but expresses desire soon to be
among those on the firing line in
France. He states that practically all
the boys in Alabama are animated by
the same spirit.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-08
Appeals Court Decisions

Montgomery, May r. Especially
List Of rulings of the court of appeals
| of Alabama on applications for re-
hearings, on Tuesday, May Z, 1918, fol-
lows:
Per Curiam-Bob Conner VS.. the
state of Alabama. from Autauga cir
cult court; application overruled.
Luther A May VS.. the state of Ala
bama, from Montgomery circuit court;
opinion amplified and application over
ruled.
W. j. Foster VS.. the state of Ala
bama, from montgomery circuit court,
application overruled.
f. S. Dunlap VS.. the state of Ala
hama, from Jefferson circuit court; ap-
plication overruled.
The state of Alabama VS.. Alvin
Blackwell, from Walker circuit court;
application overruled.
Wiley Stewart VS.. John E. Smith,
from Morgan law and equity court; APP
plicaticn overruled.
]. J. Campbell VS.. the state of Ala
bama. from Jackson circuit court; APP
plication overruled.
A. H. Moody, judge of probate, VS..
Terrell-Hodges company, from jackson
circuit court; application overruled.
w. j. Foster VS.. the state of Ala
bama. from Montgomery circuit court;
application overruled.
List of decisions.
Brown, p. William Walthall VS..
the state of Alabama, from Jefferson
circuit court; appeal dismissed.
p. A. Blackburn, alias, etc. VS.. the
state of Alabama. from Jefferson cir
cult court; appeal dismissed.
Willie Mayfeld VS.. j. H. SmotherS
from Fayette circuit court; affirmed.
Sylacanga lodge, No. 200, A. F. & A. NJ
VS. Perry McGnee, from Shelby circuit
court; motion to strike record and al
firm on certificate overruled.
Ullman Brothers VS.. the state of Ala
bama, from Cherokee circuit court; at
firmed.
Bricken, JIG. j. Pullen VS.. city of
Selma. from Dallas circuit court; al
firmed.
r. L. Fuqua vs. the Southern Railway
company, from jefferson circuit court;
reversed and remanded.
Peary alias Perry Lasby VS.. the state
court; affirmed.
Mrs. e. NJ. Seay and E. M. Seay VS..
Carru.hers-Irwin Shoe company, from
Lamar circuit court; affirmed.
John Maxwell vs. the state of Ala
bama, from Calhoun circuit court; re-
yersed and remanded.
Tennis S. Lampkin, administrators, VS..
j. r. Thomas, from Morgan law anu
equity court; affirmed
J. r. White VS.. Louisville and Nash
Vile Railroad company, from Morgan
circuit court; reversed and renamed.
Sanford, il. f. Hill, ct al, vs.
Maggie Elmore, from Washington cir
cult court; affirmed.
j. Z. Penney VS.. ]. A. Grant, from
Jefferson circuit court; affirmed.
w. S. Davidson and Anna l.. David
son VS.. Essie Smith, from Jefferson cir
cult court; reversed and remanded.
Louisville ard Nashville Railroad COM
pany VS.. w. M. Duncan, from Bessemer
city court; affirmed.
John Smith VS.. the state of Alabama,
from jefferson circuit court; affirmed.
Bob Glover VS.. the state of Alabama
from Tuscaloosa circuit court; affirmed.
Butler Cotton Oil company VS.. G.. H.
Campbell & Son, from Marshall circuit
court; affirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-08
AMUSEMENT ST
At the LYRIC

Josie Heather and company contin-
ued to please capacity audiences at
the Lyric theatre on the first half of
the week bin Tuesday afternoon and
night. Miss Heather's character songs
especially are more than ordinarily
pleasing, and her two assistants are
all that could be desired.
The Texas Four quartet is drawing
tremendous applause. One of the great
hits of this organization is I'm a Rel
alive of the Lily of the Valley
Edward Esmonde and company in
The Porpville Recruit" is most pleas
ing. Mr. Esmonde portrays the role
of the old veteran of the war Of the
SOS. who attempts to enlist with
Americas army to fight the Huns
Demarest and Doll and a piano is q
most attractive act. and the charming
feminine member of the team is more
than ordinarily pretty, The male men,
Der of the team can play piano with
feet, hands and head, and he can play
it well. The act Is thoroughly en-
ioyable.
One of the most remarkable gym
nastie acts is that of Espe and Dutton.
who throw in a big line of comedy
chatter along with their feats of
strength, which appear prodigious.
Lyric Screen kilograms are a fea-
ture of every performance at the
Lyric
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-08
Henderson Will Protect
Families of Men in Service

Montgomery. May 7.-(Special )--Gov-
ernor Henderson will not permit families
of men in the national army to be him
dered by prosecutions while the main de-
PENDANTS are in the army and navy. He
let this be known Tuesday when he set
aside the forfeiture against M. B. Grif-
fin of Wetumpka. Mr.. Griffins son,
Felix. had been indicted for stealing
brass from the town of Wetumpka, He
enlisted in the navy and is now in for
eign waters. There was no serious case
against him, anyway, and Governor Hen
derson decided that Griffin's father should
not be required to make good the bond
of $500 which young Griffin forfeited when
he went into the navy.
Congressman w. c. Adamson inter
ceded for Griffin, who resided in his dis
trict in Georgia for many years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-08
Chaplain of Highlanders to
Deliver Speeches in State

Laughlin Mclean Watt, chaplain with
the forces of the Gordon Highlanders and
Scottish Black Watch. whom the Ger
mans have renamed 1.-The Ladies From
HELL because of their fighting qualities
and because their var-colored kilties
glisten in the sunlight as would a wom-
ans skirt, will deliver addresses to citi-
zens of northwest Alabama next week
under the auspices of the state council of
defense and in the interest of the cause
of the allied armies.
Announcement was made by the state
council of defense Tuesday that Major
Watt will speak at Huntsville Wednes-
day, at Leighton and Sheffield Thursday
and at Albany Friday He will rest in
Birmingham Saturday and on Sunday
will speak probably at Ressemer and
Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-08
Oscar C. Griffith, Gadsden
Man, Killed i'm Action;
Al Casualties Reported

Washington. May 1.-THE casualty list
today contained Al names. divided as fol-
lows:
Killed in action, a; died of wounds, 2;
died of disease, 5: died of other causes,
1; wounded severely, 10; wounded slight
ly, IS; Missing in action, 1.
Lieut.. Edmond ]. I.aporte of Plain
field. N. j.. was the only officer named.
He died of disease
The following southerners were named:
Private Oscar c. Griffith, Gadsden,
killed in action.
Privates Claude Henderson, Hanna,
Okla, and John Peet, Holly Grove, La,
died of disease.
Private Willis Booth of Hanson, Okla,
died of wounds.
Private Malcolm Cullom, Naborton
La, died of other causes
Sergt, Clarence A. Baugher. Elkton
Va; Privates Homer B. Jenkins, Stan
ley, Va, and Leslie Sexton, Huntsville,
Tenn, wounded severely
Privates Britton o. Harrison. Green
vile. Tenn, and William ]. Pinkston,
Christiana, Tenn, wounded slightly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1918-05-08
SELMA MAN OFFERS FREE
LAND TO GOVERNMENT

Washington. May Especial. w.
p. Welsh, Jr., of Selma offers 800
acres of the S00-acre III NJ Burt
place, formerly property of j. M. Cur
ry, near Talladega, to the government
for cultivation free of charge
OF the estate Mr.. Welsh has leased
500 acres. The remaining 900 acres are
idle. He has noted the passage of leg
islation under the terms of which SOL
diers may be given furloughs in order
to aid in the production of food. 1t is
his idea that soldiers from Camp Nc
Clellan. near Admission. be furloughed
to Talladega, and there permitted to
grow grain on his acreage.
He has made the offer through Sena-
tor Bankhead to the government He
states that the boys might be fur
Laughed for such time as preparing and
planting would require, and again fur
Laughed for time as harvesting would
require.
This is the first offer of its kind to
reach the government from any point
of the compass