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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
SAYS G. O. P. MUST
PUT NATION FIRST

Washington. Dec. 2l.--"Personal
ambition and petty faetonalism must
not be permitted to imperil the
chances of victory for the Republican
party in 1920" Representative Foss OF
Ohio chairman of the G. o. p. ma.
tional congressional committee.
stated this afternoon. He stated that
If the next House under Republican
control proceeds to effect an organi.
zaton upon any other ground than
the country's welfare to party solid
arity it will be serious mistake, too
apparent for any comment
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
AFFIDAVITS TO GET
SOLDIERS BACK PAY

Washington, Dec. 2l.--Permission
for soldiers to receive back pay on
afildavits made by them as to how
much is due them was recommended
to Congress this afternoon by Secre.
tary Baker as solution Of the dlf
iiculties soldiers returning from over
seas are experiencing in getting their
back pay
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
TWO MORE Of C|TY'S
BRAVE LADS ARE ON
TODAY'S CASUALTIES
LIEUT.. SIMON HAY, WINNER OF
ENGLISH MEDAL, AND CHRIS
SLEDGER FALL ON FIELD OF
BATTLE.

Two other Ottawa boys were re-
ported on the morning casualty lists
as having been wounded in action.
The first name Is that of Lieut.. 81
mon De Lagneau Hay, the only Otta-
wa boy who has been decorated by
the British government for cOnspicu-
Gus bravery. He lud the men under
his command to construct a railroad
under German barrage fire. thru the
woods near Cachy to rush the Brit
ish cavalry to the firing line, and
when the British troops did not ar
rive soon enough, he himself took up
an important position in a very perl
Gus spot and held open the communi-
cations for several hours. For this he
was decorated by the British govern
ment, and was romoted from ser
geant to a second lieutenant on the
firing Inc.
He was gassed early in October and
received bad mustard gas burns
Lieut. Hay was student at gas
school at the time the last letter
was received in Ottawa from him,
which was published in thhe Free
Trader Journal on Friday, December
10, and was written Nov 10.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
LOCAL INSURANCE
MAN PROMOTED

Wilson c, Myers, for the past seY-
eral years resident Of Ottawa,
leaves early IN the new year for
Omnna, Neh, whore he will take over
the state management of the Han
over Insurance Company OF New
York.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21

last night. A guarantee was secured
from Marseiles that it would pave
the two.mile link within the corporate
limits of the city. This was one
stumbling block wiped away. after 1t
had promised some delay in getting
an early start on the work.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
Differences In Fashion.

In japan the professional beauty
loves to appear with golden teeth; In
India she prefers them stained red,
but In certain parts of Sumatra no lady
who respects herself would conde-
scend to have any front teeth at ull.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
Lawrence Kinzer.

Lawrence Kinzer, a member of Co.
c, is reported today as having been
severely wounded Mr.. Kinzer receiv.
led scalp wound the early part
of October, and has now recovered
nicely The news Of this casualty
was published in the Free Trader.
Journal on Thursday, Oct. 81, when a
letter was received from one of Mr..
Kinzer's friends reporting the acct.
dent
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
HISTORY UF CO. C'S.
HEROIC FIGHTING IS.
RELATED IN LETTER
FRANK THACkER WRITES LET.
TER IN WHICH HE DESCRIBES
EXPERIENCES OF COMPANY C
BOYS FOUGHT ON ALL IMPOR-
TANT FRONTS, HE SAYS.

Frank Thacker, a member or COn-
pany C, has written to his relatives
here a letter rich with anecdotes Of
wartime experiences of Ottawa's own.
The letter begins with the departure
Of the local military organization
from Camp Logan and follows from
event to event all the historic chap
ters in the lives of the company. He
says:
Nov. "a, 1918.
Dear Folks:
Just to let you know | am feeling
fine and hope tbs finds you all the
same
We are now allowed to tell where
we fought could explaint this much
better verbally but | will give brief
details Of my experiences then when
get home you will get all the dope
have got on this Hun chase.
We landed at Brest, France. on the
23rd of May and went into camp near
the historic Pontonazian barrack,
where Napoleon trained and billeted
his troops. We remained there three
weeks then entrained and were on the
road for about three days Then we
detrained and hiked q kilometers or
about Is miles and got our gas masks
and the English Enfield rifle. We
hiked from there to small town,
Goreniioz by name, and had Scotch
and English instructors there for
about five weeks. We were then ready
to meet Jerry We went into action
on the Australian sector at that time,
about six miles from Amiens. The
Jerry's had nearly shelled it to the
ground. II you have followed the pa
pers you will know just where we
were in action. All of this time
was with battalion headquarters in
the S. O. S. section or Shippers, OBJ
servers and Scouts. On this section
We had our first baptism of shell fire
| won't mention any names but will
say our first casuals were on this
front three Co. G. boys were wound
ed. This sector was between Villas
Brtiana and Corby After two weeks
We were relieved and hiked to the
English sector. We were fortunate
Continued on page 3, col. So
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21

IS
ORDERED TO Leave
(By International News Service)

Washington, Dec. q Switzerland is the lat
est nation to break with the Bolshevik govern
ment of Russia. A dispatch to the French high
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
Chris Sledger.

The name of Chris Sledger was re-
ported on the list as slightly wounded.
Mr.. Sledger was gassed the latter part
of September and was patient in a
military hospital for several weeks.
The news Of his beng injured was re-
ported in the Free Trader-Journal in
October.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21

Try the Free Tracer Journai want.Ads
for results.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
Be Unbiamable Yourself.

Whereof you reproye another be I'M
blamuble yourself Washington.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
WEAThE.

Probably rain tonls
and Sunday; colder Sun
day.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
His British Visit.

Paris. Dec. 2l.-President Wilson
viii leave Paris for London imme-
diately after his Christmas visit to
General Pershings headquarters at
Chaum0nt. This was learned here to-
day although the details of the Amer
lean executives trips are being
closely guarded
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21

Amsterdam, Dec 21-British troops
in Prussia have extended their occu-
patton from Cologne to Dusseldorf.
said dispatch from Cologne today.
quoting the Gazette. Dusseldorf is
twenty-one miles northwest OF Co.
'ogue.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
Wilson's Xmas Plans.

Paris. Dec 2l-pfesident Wilson'S
plans for Christmas were completed
today. lie will leave Paris for Gen.
eral Pershing's headquarters at Chau-
mont on Monday and Will spend two
days with the American troops.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21
Ebert to Resign Today.

London. Dec. 21-.Chanccllor Ebert
OF Germany is expected TO resign to-
day as a result of conflict between
he and the executive committee of
the Workmen and soldiers council at
Berlin, said an Exchange dispatch
from Geneva.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-21

OTTAWA JOURNAL
Established fseo
The spectator., 1918-11-29
IN MEMORIAM.

Mrs Emma Hutchens took sick with influenza on Wednesday and the dreaded disease pneumo- mia followed, of which she died Sunday morning, Nov. IT.
 Dear Emma was a devoted christian, loved by all who knew her. There is vacant chair that cannot be filled. Oh! how we miss her, but God in Heaven knows best.
 She leaves a husband. four children, father, mother, broth CTS, sisters and host of friends to mourn her loss. She is gone. but not forgotten.
 If we live as dear Emma lived We will meet her again some day. She was ready to help the sick, and was kind to everybody. We do not see why God in his tender mercies would call dear Emma away, but God saw fit to call her home. l suppose she was need ed Tn Heaven more than she was on earth.
 Her remains were laid 10 rest m the Loneim cemetery. funeral services Were conducted by Rev. J. M. Bartin.
 Written Ay one who loved her.
The spectator., 1918-11-29
PoStmaSterS Examination

The United States Civil Service Commission has announced an examination to be held at Ozark.
 Ark, on Dec. 14, 1918, as q result of which it is expected to make certlficatiOn to fill a con templated vacancy in the posi- tion of fourth class post. master at Coal Hill and other vacancies as they may occur at that office. unless it shall be decided in the interests of the service to fill any vacancy by reinstatement The compen- satlon of the postmaster al this office was $585 for the last fiscal year. Applicants must have reached their twenty first birthday on the date of the examination. with the execution that Tn the States where women are declared by statute to be of full age for all purpose at eigh- teen years, women eighteen years oi age on the date of eXamin- auon will be admitted : Appl- cation must reside within the territory supplied by the past office for which the examination IS announced. The examination is open to all citizens of the United States who can comply with the requirements. Application blanks, Form l753. and full information concernias the requirements of the exmin- atlon can bs secured from the postmaster at the place of vacancy or from United States Civil Service Commission. Wash lngton, n C, Application should be properly executed and filed with the Commission at Wash. ington, D. c. at the earliest practicable date.
The spectator., 1918-11-29
FOR SALE BY MODEL DRUG STORE, ALTUS BLACKBURN DRUG CO.,. OZARK

Quite a number of men got their cards and some have leave this week for different camps. We feel sure they will not have to stay long as sthe Kaiser is whipped.
 Letha Vann ha on the sick list some time.
 Rob Harger has bought the store building near the gin and will move It out on his farm for a dwelling.
 Jerome Wilson spent the day Wednesday with his father, who has been confined at home for several weeks on account of sickness.
 Miss Lima Arp has start ed back to Altus school.
 We still hear hum of the cotton gin and know our farmers are still busy.
The spectator., 1918-11-29
Denning

Every thing is about in running order now. but the Flu has hit eur little town hard.
 The war meeting at the union hall Sunday afternoon was quite 2 success.
 Lots of money given and there viii be a number of hens" used fer Uncle Sam.
 The Red Cross will meet at the ". P. Church every Wednes- day night.
 Mrs. Clarence Duke who has bssa visiting heg father, W. c. Wilson. for the past three months. has gone home.
 Miss Pearl Harden has been Sesn sick with the Flue. for the past week.
 Ernest Crutchfieid has rstsEned from a visit to Tennessee.
 Miss Elsie Green of Coal Hill was the guest of Miss Niva Hogan Sunday.
 Mrs. Greenwood lost $60 in gold some where around her place last week. If any one finds it, please return it to her.
 There's 2 good deal of improve Aent going CA in Dsnning. Mir. Frank Stoves Is remodeling his house. Charley Walker is also remodeling his.
 Our School will commence this week tns children are all anxious to get pack
The spectator., 1918-11-29
CatasfAAt Deafness Cannot Be Cured

" @Sat applications, us they cannot reach Sse a.seased portion of the ear. There is any one way 10 cure catarrhal deafness ssssarrhaI Deafness is caused hy an in- named condition of the noueo1s lining of ta sne Eustachian Tube WksR this tube is ptrieet 9e2F4h. aad when it is entirely st2ssl e.ss@ess Y tho result. Unless the restored "a iss norInal condition he.rin~ VIII De deetroyed forever. Many casee of deatnsss are caused by catarrh. which is faoes Halls CatGrrh Medicine sctS tSs .s, .ns blood on the mucous surtaces M ISS any case of Catarrhal as s.su.ss that osnrcs pc eurCn by Hal sA..syh Medicine. Cir. suisrs ,.so Al tSarstsia Thc
 I s WY sS..Y < co, Tess*c. D
The spectator., 1918-11-29
PUBLIC SALE.

l will offer for sale to the high est bldder at my nome 2 miles N. W. of Altus and B miles east of Ozark on Thursday, Dec. 5, 1918, the following:
 4 Mlfk Cows and Calves. 7 Hiefers. l Male. 10 head Hogs. l Mare, l Good Team of Mules. Wagon and Harness. Corn, Oats. Hay, Peas. etc., l Mccormick Mower. l Hay Rake, l Cultivat- or with Harrows. l Stalk Cutter, l Section Harrow. l Top Harrow, l Potato Flow and other things too numerous to mention.
 All my household and kitchen furniture Everything sells.
 Terms: all under $25 OO cash. All over $25. %, 12, months time with approved security.
 TOM PARKER
The spectator., 1918-11-29
VNx VI e 60
Tor Tuborcc. .21'osis S i s; and at L1uoe fr<y24blos $.
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vAlESCO is peculiarly adapted to thl treatment os Tuberculosis, Asthma Bronchitis, R.cs Ona and d! Pulmonary Disorders.
 Three and one-haf years oi cxlensivc therapeutic and physiological tests have fully proven and esab Gshed the efficacy of it5 curative ~~operties.
 vALESCO offers than reasonable hope to those ssfferng with Lung Troubles.
 The treatment Is simple - 1t with dange.. and It is inexpensive bottle costs $ and has six days supply during tho first two weeks when ths dose is doubled
 vALESCo be freely admin tered l. tho delicate Stonaeh and will be fourd o :ral ben@i C., ed and weak .ned sn.ach and tGsa'S- ts ofonets stimulate nealthy assimilation oi tood ua5 le, ibe 5ood eerppsels3 anj ra:u..3 tasue
 VAl.ESCe @;I D ftats }. 5a and ereot.a .o pods ana -GCirippe,
The spectator., 1918-11-29
ELECTIONS AND FRANCHISE.

of .
 
 resi- ell Tn O Aava servic
 The time honored principles of equality and freedom ons eated and emphasized and completely sasguarded addition the positive and expressed changes the proposal notable for omissions that strengthen it. For instance the Constitution provides hat election officer shall be eligible s civil office to be filled at the election which he sha The old Constitution exempted "such subordinate municipal local offices below the grade of county officers be designated by general aw This exemption omitted pac- absolute restriction all grades of officers thereby removing possible of corruption Many have advocated registration of but this prohibited the present Constitution In the draft the provision is omitted shall law be enacted whereby the right shall be made to depend registration electors nama The old Constitution provides that the franchise be exercised by every ae person who has declared intention of becoming citizen of the United States les down the bars aliens but the Constitution tho ags to citizens sf the United States by emitting the Qus1i
The spectator., 1918-11-29

For Sale Second hand Ford with either a truck bed or tour ing body. -S See B. F. Edgin.
The spectator., 1918-11-29
THE SPECTATOR
R. H. BURROW, Publisher

Published Tuesdays and Fridays at Ozark, Ark, and entered at said p.stofiice as second-class mail matter, sc:ording to act of Congress Mch.. 1879
The spectator., 1918-11-29
PROPOSED NEW CoHSTGyI|.S synopsh ed Coaz,ents en Improvements Mads Lo
 Constitution sf 1874, ~ 'ne
LIEUTENANT GOVERNIon

provides o Ga
 to se elected esAArennaly officers Senate and President When ssins Governor % for
 Inc wisdom of this provision evident to .i r,. - . years the greatest confusion has frequently ths unsatisfactory method of to fbe o There have been numerous accidental Governors n % eon the people had no choice This will prevented h I I non of Lieutenant Governog by the people corasrond duties and position te the Vice President of tn. Tinted
 simple sxpedient which ehyisss confusion and nsnss tho orderly admnstraton o by an officer elected h me people alternate for the office He i. to bs maid .
 eDe F the Senate when acting President of the bodv and
 case ol vacancy h the office of it's duties and emo asnts shau automatically devove upon him until the disability os smoved Az President of the Senate he shall have no except in case of ts, ' ''"'e A' "''s
 s. EQUALITY OF SUFFRAGE
 to AaA sa5oy equally aa sA political rights and privileges
 The Allies ars expendng billions treasure hundreds of
 thousands of lives and drencng the blood n establish nry the very principle here briefly enuncaed It means noh more nor less than the extension doctrine of equality citizens who have been unenfanched the foundation of our people truly free when half an exercise of rights of citizenship The of Arkansas as of the who, nation demand this concession sentiment or political ambition passing fad but is right tn shouid never have been aenaed justice that Ahoud have been denied woman of her womanhood but recognizes her equal partner in the man. agement of the under which live and coming generations citizens It advocated by President W . necessary measure
The spectator., 1918-11-29
 BOARD OF PARDONs.


 s,t he .s. S.,. ~ @ - @ s s""Id makes no oeevtstion and rsfessass
 The State has long demanded Board Pardons It is rsdor or recognized importance places autary upon the exercise of the pardonng which all umes oeen grossly abused It curb the seced and protection the honest whose Vmpathles sometimes outweigh his camer Judgment partial conservator of the law The pardon tns chief executive h probably the most of nce upon his individual decision often of life death and the uphong setting the judgments of the courts The Board will ait of advise the and relieve him of the responsibility making unaded Gecson. The Boasx without compensation
 ' f
 LOCAL LEGISLATION.
 At ss iss%s prohibits local prohibited all general law bs naAs applicable local special fston sst aitrnativsly 'Asw were pusushsd provided
 No other single reform has been generally ths The growing abuse of local legislation has caused criticism o4 the than anything else and During rscen thousands of of Acts have character exceeding in volume the general Acts The famer of the of 1874 attempted remedy the ev but the provision adopted by hem has proven intellectual So garing ts evil become that has passed Into that the General Assembly spends of it's time Gslatng Johnson out of Greene and susny Legislature for the sole pur of securing local laws they unable through other channels Practically the whole volume of local be handled through other established the county boards and commissions charged with jurisdiction There fertile ed for the defeat of the peoples wishes than the local legislation calendar of the General Assembly There seldom opposition bills of this character bndy vote for the other fellows bill that fellow vote for his .,,.l. ,-~a...s
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
FROM OTHER VIEWPOINTS
Authoritative s. -
A GAP IN OUR NATIONAL DEFENSE.
..
Chairman Immigration Chamber OF Commerce

There are 100000 foreign born
lhird IS IN tho United Sta neso One
born In Germany or In countries allied
with Germany.
of All OUR Seope are or or IS
parents. or our is. 900 foreign:
born born half are men Of voting age. and
City has 100000 iifiIeraic immigrants.
nor speak English.
FtftyIX per cent OF the
And - per cent of Clcveland's popula-
ton are either foreign-born or OF for
sons in Cleveland are unable TO speak
English. and 100000 men Of voting age
are not naturaliZc1.
The immigrant contributed So per
cent of labor used in the slauEhteri ring
and meat packing INDUSTRIES. lie does
seven-tenths of the coal mining. seven
eighths of all the labor in the cotton
mills. manufactures more than half the
shoes. builds four-hfths of all the fur
and shirts. turns out four-ffths of all
the leather. makes half the gloves. re-
gar and he makes half the tobacco
and cigars.
In these facts is to be found the
the people OF the United States to set
aside the Fourth OF July as Americana
Here is n vast industrial army nee
essary and invaluable to us in peace
time. One OF our big jobs-neglected
III peace time-iS to absorb that army.
and make 1t effectively American. we
must havc\thc support and loyalty OF
that army In full measure. II we are
to have it. therefore. we cannot afford
that these newcomers should find
America otherwise than what they pic
tured in the dreams that brought them
here.
We have neglected the Immigrant
This charge holds in spite of the many
organizations in this country tina,
have for years been trying to arouse
us from our national Indifference. AS
nation we have neglected him. The
result Is that he IL to-day gap In
our national defense. The so-called
''disloyalty" of which we heard SO
much is often the result OF previous
economic exploitation. VICIOUS indus
trial propaganda of the l. w. w. type.
inadequate educational opportunities
bad housing conditions md, above ALL.
ignorance of our language and insti
tutions.
a clear-cut purpose to look after the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-12-16
Books and Authors

The Dream Maker" by Helen Fitz-
gerald Sanders is a recent issue by
the cornhill Co. Boston. Each year
t there are, few books that stand apar.
worth. They are the volumes that find
their way 10 the shelf in the library
reserved for the favcrite friendly books
that are read again and again in the
come. Mrs. Sanders. IL The Dream
M III. En- f has given ,. ns new tensat
Understanding OF life revealed in It's
pages. the charm and music Of the
authors style. the interest OF it's story.
o. the reader. a mere summary Of It's
plot can tell hoth.nk of its charm or
do justice even to the story ITSELF
b nrs We 'yentrrr az opinion that 1t lis
Mrs; Sanders Il firm position in the
world OF American letters-and what
is perhaps even ,nere, alsense of deep
reader Of its delightful pages.
F4sssd as NJ Ry 6 cas g. b.
Lippincott Company. is an unusual
war bookGthe original letters OF one
home without thought of their later
being published. Vivid. human, real.
they tell Of the superhuman efforts.
witty OF the s. o. r. tService Of the
Rear. Of which practically nothing
has ever been told In the war books
Of the day. Captain Bertram NJ. Bern
helm was member of the Johns
The Crack Unit OF the S. o. r." IL
soon came to be known: and before
that he had been a graduate and mem
Der OF the faculty of the medical school
of the Johns Hopkins University, with
two authoritative books on surgical
subjects to his credit He and his unit
were among the first to be. sent abroad,
and they had ample opportunity. once
there. to mix in with all that was
going on. - -