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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
HUNTING SEASON
OPENED THIS A. M.

Local hunters have been looking
forward 20 the opening OF the hunting
season which opened officially today
Tht hunters license must De secured
from the county clerk and all who
take TO the woods and creeks for
shooting must first be armed with the
necessary license squirrels may be
killed from August 10 Janu-
AIRY 81 mourning doves from Au-
gust T. 10 August 81 and rabbits may
be- killed September ! To January 81.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
FARM RIDGE PASTOR
IS QUIETLY Welded

Announcements have been received
here today OF the marriage OF Rev.
James Edward Foster. rector OF the
Christ Episcopal church OF Streator,
and 81 Andrews church Of Farm
Ridge. 10 Miss Hester Gilpin VIII
liams. OF Western Springs. H.
The marriage took place yesterday
at the Episcopal church in Western
Springs. which is suburb of Chica-
90. II was a very simple wedding
and the ceremony was witnessed only
by relatives of Rev. Foster and his
bride. who departed later in the day
for northern summer resort where
they will spend their honeymoon al
the summer home of the bridtS nn
Gle q
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
UTICA MAN PAYS
FINE IN COURT

Peru News-Herald Griffin O'Con-
nor of Utica, who was charged with
reckless driving on the morning OF
July 18th, when in the early hours of
the morning he smashed an Oakland
car and demolished a telephone pole
on East Fourth street, was up before
Police Magistrate Dauber for hear
ing yesterday afternoon and vas as.
sessed fine, of $4,000 and costs which
he promptly paid
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
WILL ASK 1910
DRAFT AGE LIMIT

Washington, August 1.-The army
general staff and the administration
will ask Congress to extend the draft
age TO include all men between the
ages of 10 and 40, it was learned to.
day.
Leading members Of the house and
senate military affairs committee have
been informed that the President
will favor these limits,
A number of members would like
to see the maximum age at As in.
stead Of 40.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01

The lutte has vanished. II was one
OF the Oldest Of instruments. and had
beautiful vibrant tone somewhat like
that OF the harp. But its size and com
pleXity were against 1t. II had n long
tail, and many strings. and while its
size Increased its power and range. It
also increased its weight and made 1t
cumbrous. The mlnstrehof today plays
ON the mandolin, the guitar or the
banjo--and the lutte is forgotten.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01

In 1877 the population of the earth.
according to Ruschng. was about l.
0OO000.0o0; in 1900, according to
Fabri and Stein, only 90G,0OO0OO: in
1888 according 10 Stein ana HorSchel-
man. So 100000 In 1858 Dietrich es-
timated it at 12GG00O.00O and Kolb,
in 1869, at 1,220000,00O. According 10
the latest calculations the earth is in-
habited by l,i0o0O0000 human beings.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
Make Our own Beauty.

Men and women make their own
beauty or uglineSs. Bulwer speaks in
one of his novels of a man "who was
uglier than he had any business to
be" and, if we could but read it, ev-
cry human being carries his life in his
face, and is good looking, or the re-
verse, AS that life has been good or
evil. On our features the fine chis.
els or thought and emotion are eter-
nally at work.-Alexander Smith.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
APPOINT BOARD TO
INSTRUCT SELECTS
IN ARMY DUTIES

Provost Marshal General Crowder
has requested all selectiye service
draft boards in the t'aited tSateS to
appoint a board to instruct selects
of class ! in the duties OF men of
the service. The local exemption of.
iicias have appointed a board Of
three members, Rev. G. W Chess
man Attorney Robert Carr and Capt.
e. l.. Glpen, who will act for district
/. of La Sale county.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
BOY IS DECLARED
TO BE DELINQUENT

Declared delinquent after an inqui
sition this morning in Judge Mayo's
court James Mooney, 10 year old
Ottawa boy was taken to Peoria by
Miss Launia Aussem this morning
where he will enter the industrial
'lschool
Young Mooney. who is the son OF
Mrs Cherry. is said to have become
Ilncorrigible during the past few years
until now he is beyond parental con
troll.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
Interesting Discovery.

The Roman occupation of England
was recalled by discovery made
few days ago ut Stalbridge, Dorset.
Working In his garden, man dug up
skeleton. Examining II he found It
to be In n perfect state Of preserva-
ton, the teeth being quite sound. In
the mouth was coin hearing the In
scrlptlon Of Caesar Augustus.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
Washington FIau Etlouette.

The United States flag always Is
hoisted over the senate or house of
representatives when in session. The
Tag floats from tire Flagstaff of the
White House while the president Is in
Washington. and It's absence indicates
the absence of the president from the
capital. II is displayed over the depart
ment buildings in Washington from 0
O'Clock n. m. to 4 80 p. m. every week
day.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
0isillusionment.

when yo' sees a cullud puhfessah
rise up and pick at dem crinkly side
whiskers o. his'n and smoove down
dat fancy vest you am amazed ut Do
ponderosity o de spectacle" said old
Brother Buckaloo. but when yo'
listens to his transplavicution yo' finds
dat when go behelt dem whiskers and
dat vest yo' seed 1t all. Amt dat bout
so. Brudder Jurtlan ?"--Knnsas City
Star.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
NOTICE TO PROVE CLAIMS.
McOougsIl & Chapman. Attorneys.

hNSSN5eif N FN'AN''Nyas
Estate oil Cornelius Kinney Smith. de-
ceased
Notice is hereby given that the TN.
dersigned. Executors OF the last viii
and testament of Cornelius Kinney
Smith. late of the County OF La Saliel
and state of Illinois. deceased, will
appear before the probate court Of
said county, on the first Monday tbc-
ing the 18th day. of October, 1918. at
the probate court room. in Ottawa. in
said county. when and where all per
sons having claims or demands
against said estate. are notified TO
attend and present the same in writ
ing for adjustment.
Dated the LIST day OF August, A. ID.
1918.
EDITH PAULINE SMITH.
JAMES A. SMITH.
Executors.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
HIGH standard.

81 hope ! can support her in the
style she is accustomed to-" "Gpt
wise to that style, though, before YOU
marry her. never, knew my wife'S
people, hut TO hear her talk you'd think
she was raised in a palace
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
FIVE ILLINOISANS
ON CASUALTY LIST

Washington. August 1.--One hun
dred and twenty casualties in the
American Expeditionary Forces and
Ave In the marines were announced
today by the War department. The
Illinois men named on the list are:
Died Of WoundA
Lieut.. Elmer e. r., Hagler, Spring
field.
Killed In Action.
Querrini D'Avelie, Chicago,
Lloyd Shoemaker, Alvin.
Wounded Severely.
James Earl Colgrove. Rulls.
Previously reported killed in action
now reported wounded in actNn
Raslie c. kestler, Cypress
a. go A
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
Something New In Divorce Cases.

Mrs. Sistah Martha has
lest got II divo'ce FUN her husband"
Mrs. Jaekson--"You don't say. How
much ammonia did de cou't grant
her?"-- Bostou Transcript.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
Crisp Criticism of Gossip.

Gossip is n sort Of smoke that comes
from the dirty tobacco-pipeS Of those
who di.Iuse II; it proves nothing hut
the bad taste of the smoker George
Eliot.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
SOCIETY NOTES

A Red Cross benefit lawn social will
be held tomorrow evening at the
home OF Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schmidt
on the Henry Davis farm near aHrd-
Ing. A large crowd of people are
expected I, attend this social. The
Harding orchestra will furnish music
durins the evening and a program
viii b" given Miss Blanch Mosey
will sing Misses Edith Heath and
Gladys Pool Will give several read
fngs and Senator Adam Cliff. of
Sycamore, will deliver an address.
, 3 @
The ladies OF the w Il. C. held an
Iall day meeting yesterday at the
home of Mrs J b. Salzmann, 1902
lFfemOnt street. Over eighty ladies
attended and spent a very pleasant
and profitable day working for the
soldiers Tape was sewed on 1000
face masks for the surgical dressing
department Of the Red Cross during
tn day and quilts were pieced for
the soldiers. In the afternoon Miss
Helen GlOtfelter. the home advisor,
gave a talk on the work OF the Home
! Improvement association and OF the
home advisor, which was greatly en-
/ joyed. Mrs. Tennyson Smith. OF Lon
don. England, who is visiting Mrs. l..
l.. Thompson, gave a most interesting
/ talk. telling Of The war work carried
on by the women in England The
women in this country supply the
soldiers with practically all their
equipment, and carry on most of the
war relief work themselves. She
spoke at length OF the work in the
Y. NJ. G. A. huls and centers, she
having been actively identified with
this work for some time before com
ing to the United States. The ladies
OF this organization win hold another
knitting party in two weeks, the
place OF the meeting to be announced
later.
$ q 9
Over two hundred people attended
the annual picnic of the Sunda,
school of the United Evangelical
church yesterday afternoon at NJ
kinley Park. The children met al TIT
church and made the trip TO the parl
on special car which left Lelan,
street at 100 o'clock. The afternoon
was spent very pleasantly playin
games, supper was served between
|, and I O'Clock In the afternoon
} contest of sports was held the fo
, lowing people winning.
, Fat ladies race Mrs. Florence
Sasras.
Thin Ladies Race Airs. Geo. Coz
: coran
Potato Race Louise Chalus.
, Ladies foot race Mrs Geo. Col
coran.
Closepin race Mrs. Max Meckel
, stock.
r Boys foot race--1st prize. Everett
Colwell, md prize, Delbert Blacl
burn.
Mems foot race Sam Totel.
Girls foot race-Edna Claude.
s = 8
Mrs. Carl Gebhardt entertained a
her home on West Jackson street We:
terday afternoon in honor of her sis
ter Mrs. Harry Todd of Aurora. VIII
is visiting in Ottawa. Twelve guest
were present and spent a very pleas
ant informal social afternoon.
musical program was given. Late il
the afternoon dainty refreshment
were served by Mrs. Gebhardt.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
characterization in hankow.

Within foreign concessions OF Han
eow there ure 2.3JI licensed inrik-
shas, 81 public carriages and So pri.
rlte m0turC;tIS.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
CHICAGO MARKETS

Chicago market report furnished To
the Free Trader Journal by w |.
Etnyre. member of Chicago Board of
Trade. Moloney building. phone l04 4.
spondent l.amson Bros 4 o.,
Chicago
Wheat
Aug -. l54i. l.5sas l.54ii I55S
Sep, .. L55 l.5ft4 l547. 157a
Oats
Aug -. esE 90 = 6Sk 6sh
Sept 49,. O. 6Sas ds asa
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01
Optimistic Thought.

Suffer not your faith to be shaken
by the sophlstries Of skeptics.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-08-01

WANTED Good housekeeper Mid.
die aged Reference. Write A. c.
Klienfelter, Gardner. H.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13

Why "safe, "youask? Because
today the value Of sterilization
and Parowaxing Is understood.
Formerly housewives hesitated
about preserving too much, par
ticularly il the cold pack"
method was used, for fear some
OF the good things would spoil
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
B0lshevikiS Chinese Raid
Forces Hand of Entente

back TO Irkutsk to prepare for hostill-
ties. Tchlcherln, guiding the Soviet
governments external policies, warned
China on the iith against having rels-
tlons with Russian representatives, left
stranded In peklns. with the fall OF the
Korcnsky regime. as being an lnterfer-
ence in the domestic affairs OF Russia.
As China disregarded the demands OF
the Bolshoviki. the latter have begun
the attack OF Chinese stations along the
Manchurlon railway and have Invaded
Chinese territory for i50 miles on the
MongollRn border further west.
Coupling the Bolsheyik assault on our
Chinese ally 20 the situation created
by the Allied Intervention az Nladlvos-
tok and the menace Of German penetra-
tlon. the Allies must soon flx the sta
tus OF Russia.
There are three possibilities. The
Russian Soviet Republic, by her break
from the Entente. 10 be regarded as a
neutral; or. second, the Bolsheviki not
wlthstandlng, held as our ally: or. last
ly, by her dealings with the enemy, 10
be considered an enemy.
The lrsi step taken by the Allied
concert, which Il handling this ques-
tlon cto secure a much-needed unity.
leaves tho international position OF
Russia still undetermined The only
measures 20 be taken at present are
for the defense OF the Chinese frontier
by China herself cooperating with
Japan even the penetration Of Siberia
stlll remains only a contingency.
But a decision must come speedily.
Today the conviction that tho key 10
the Russian situation lies In the East
not Europe-is gaining ground In Al
lied capliols.
There are three factions In Siberia
the Bolsheyiki. the unwilling agents OF
the Teutons In the confusion they
spread: the remnants Of the Russian
autocracy. hoping that some turn or
fortune will bring back the Tsars; and
the adherents Of the fallen Kerensky
government, with their liberal repub-
llcsnlsm.
Each IL striving for Allied backing
ousted by the Bolshevlki from
control over the Msnchurlan section OF
the Trans-Slborlan. appears 20 be CO.
operating with the old Russian buroa-
cracy in an attempt 10 restore the over
thrown order slmonof. leading the
Cossack forces opposing the Bolshevlkl
on the Trans-Slberian, apparently has
tapped Oriental assistance 10 bring
back the provisional government head
ed by Kerensky. Even the Bolshevlkl
have put IN an appearance, trying both
In Tokyo and Peklng 10 get assistance.
In this the attitude Of Japan is all
important. Her policy Is dictated by a
Evening journal., 1918-06-13

serves 30 crush German ambition I'm
ally.
General Pershines army has been
more than doubled since the German
drive began, and the great stream Of
re-enforcements is continuing steadily.
There Is every reason 10 believe that II
will have been trlpled or quadrupled be-
fore the final phases OF the great battle
begins. In addition, Italian troops have
boon brought TO the western front with
cut weakening the Italian line. French
equipment made possible the employ
ment Of these forces, which Italy could
not use for lack OF arms and supplies,
and did not need because Of the limited
front on which she faces the Austrian
armics.
These considerations prompt officers
here 70 believe that General Won Stein
was attempting to conceal rather than
to discuss the facts in his statement 70
the Relchstag and the conclusion drawn
Is ihst he found II necessary to resort
10 work trickery % got the military
Judged through without a tumult over
the cost OF the present offensive ana
It's faturo 10 bring peace within sight
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
written Especially for THE EVENING
J0URNAL.)
ny G. CHARLES HODGES
Aulhorlly on Far East Analrs.l }

(Authority on Far East Affalrs)
Events In East Asia have forced in
ter-allied action on a new front-Sl-
beriR
The decision has been made by the
supreme council OF the Allies In Paris.
not by China. or japan.
II is these two nations, however. who
are TO bear the burden OF action in the
Orient for the present.
As a result OF the negotiations which
have been going on between Japan and
the Chinese Republic, the Mlkado's
land Will control operations.
Yet It materially altars the situation
existing In the flrst Of the year, when
Nippon proposed TO intervene single
handed with the promise OF far-reach-
ing results.
Four months OF watehml waiting
have changed matters. The restraint
characterlzing Japanese policy; the CO.
operation Of China and the sanction
Of the Allies 10 act IN Manchuria. pos
slble in Siberia for defensive purposes
only-these have combined 10 reduce
the danger from Intervention
Two conditions have made this ar
rsngement imperative.
The concern OF Japan over the Rus
sian situation has been a powerful fac
tor in deciding on action. Not only
are the vested interests OF Nlppon--her
position I'm Manchuria and Mongolia
affected by the chaos IN Siberia. brS
she has a tremendous yen interest IN
seeing that Russia gets on its feet 10
meet the debts due the Mlkados gov
ernment and big business
But more Immediately, the crisis be-
tween China and Russian Soviet Repub-
lie OF the Bolshevlki makes action nee
essary. When the Bolshevlkl leaders
in Siberia, under orders from Lenine
at Petr0grad, attempted 10 get posses
sion OF the Trans-Siberian Railway
where II makes a short cut across
Chinese territory, the Republic Of
China became vltauy affected by her
neighbor's troubles
The concession given Russia by China
in the eos for this line required the
company formed 10 keep order IN the
railway zone, while putting on China
the responsibility FOR the protection
Of the line" The Bolshevik attempt
10 seize the railway was a direct viola
tion Of this Russo-Chinese arrange
ment.
TWO months ago, China Independently
began negotiations with the Siberian
committee for the BolsheyiN al China.
This meeting broke up on April Q.
The Chinese delegation returned home,
while the Siberian committee went
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
MANY DELAWARE BOYS
NOW ON OTHER SIDE

Word was received by II. Priestley
wheatley Of Laurel OF the safe arrival
In France Of his son, Charles s Wheat
ley, Co. 4, 3i2th Infantry. lie states that
things are Zine" over there and wishes
10 be remembered TO his many friends.
Clark r. Kuhns, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
2. A. Kuhns, Of No. 1905 Pine street.
writes from overseas where he just
landed with the 18th Division, Head
quarters Detachment.
A letter dated May 80 from some
where over there" and signed by VIII
liam w. Byron, who is a member OF
Battery A, Goth Artillery, was received
by Miss Lillian Church. OF No. i0ie
west Fifth street Mr.. Byron says
that he Is we'll and wishes 10 be re-
membered TO HIS friends.
A member OF the 3i2th Infantry, sta
toned at Camp Dix, ]. Erwin Swift OF
No. 2ii North Jackson street, has ar
rived overseas. Mr.. Swift Is a mem
Der Of the Brownson Library Associa-
tion and his many friends Will be glad
10 learn that he landed safely In
France.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
CHESTER PRESSES
ANTI-VICE CRUSADE

CHESTER Pa. June is.--Nfayor Me-
Dowell extended tho scope OF his vice
crusade yesterday when nc called into
conference the wholesale and retail II
quor boltlcrs Of Delaware county, In
cludng Chester city. The meeting last
ed for moro than an hour.
While cooperation was tho keynote
Of the meeting, the chief executive
read the riot act Ho supported his
charges, In which he alleged bottlors
have been responsible TO a large de-
gree for conditions ncccssltatlng the
raids of tho last two weeks with proof
obtained by the Police Department.
Each member OF tho police force was
given orders TO report Immediately
houses believed 20 be speakeasles. The
bottling establishments agreed 10 keep
record OF all beer served In resi-
Dental districts Those records Will
be submitted 10 Mayor Mcdowell. From
the time any lndlyldual Is listed as a
purchaser at one liquor establishment
orders viii be sent at once 10 the other
bottling houses not 10 serve that per-
son. Mayor Mcdowell believes the
quantity served VIII thus be cut TO a
minimum.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
Dutch Liner ARRIVES:
PLAN Close SEARCH
British and American In
spectors TO Treat Skins for
Invisible Writing
SHIP BRINGS IN
6I2 PASSENGERS

NEW YORK, June i3.-The Holland
America liner Nleue Amsterdam arrived
yesterday from Rotterdam direct, with
out calling at Halifax. and anchored in
the North river at 22o o'clock IN the az
ternoon for inspection by the American
and British Naval and Military Intelli-
sence Departments. She is expected to
land her 6i2 passengers today. There
95s first. 22s second. and 26 third class
passengers, the majority Of them Dutch
people on their way out, via the Pa
ciic, 10 Java and Borneo. the agents OF
the line said.
The Nleuve Amsterdam, which is
commanded by Captain Van den Heuvel.
was delayed several days IN Rotterdam
waiting FOR the German Government TO
issue e safe conduct through the danger
zone In the North Sea, which was finally
granted. One condition insisted upon by
Germany was that no passenger be-
longing 20 America or any other ma
tions Of the Entente Allies should BE-
carried This was strictly obeyed. II
was said and none will be taken from
this side. Only persons from neutral
countries will be able 10 book on the
return trip.
On her way out through the North
Sea, the liner was boarded by offlcers
from a German destroyer, who exam
ined the ships papers and then allowed
her 70 proceed.
In addition TO the Officers from the
TaN
psrtments squad or 100 inspectors
from the Customs Service and nifty
agents Of the Secret Service and Immi-
grafton Bureau boarded the ship yes
terday afternoon to put the passengers
through a thorough examination TO see
II there were any German agents among
them. They will also look out FOR Boil
shevik agents, Il was said, who are said
10 be In the pay Of the government at
Berlin. The cabins. public rooms, and
all parts OF the ship, including the
burgers, viii be searched, as we'll as
the crews quarters, for any papers that
might have been brought over from
Germany.
Any passenger who may be suspected
OF acting as an agent for the enemy
VIII be searched and his skin treated
10 discover II theer is any writing In in
visible ink. The British inspectors have
been brought here from Halifax, where
they have had long experience in
searching Dutch and Scandinavian
steamships II was said late yesterday
that this was only the preliminary ex-
animation and that the passengers
would undergo another questioning be-
fore they land today The suspects will
be detained on board the liner, Il was
said. When the Nieue Amsterdam was
here last March a number OF the pas
sengers were kept on board for days.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13

IN time. But today,
withspickand span
glasses and jars,
sealed air-tight
with clean, pure
Parowax, that dan
anr L. rnr.n.aI
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
TWO GIRL. VICTIMS
OF FRAIL CANOE

Miss Bernadlne Rlngland, IS years,
OF No. 800 North FOrty-third street.
Philadelphia, and Miss Nioletta Libbett,
OF the same age. OF C1rney's Point
were drowned by the overturningg OF
their canoe In the Delaware River on
Vital need TO deal With a stable gov
ernment In Russia.
II she Is backing a counter-reyolu-
tlon IN Siberia, II is in the hope that
10 VIII give Russia a rallylng point
against dislniegraiion. The Allies seem
10 be swinging toward just such a pol
Icy.
Their hope seems 10 be the formation
OF a liberal regime In Siberia. which.
backed by the Allies. may yet bring
Russia back into the great war
Evening journal., 1918-06-13

drugs containing deleterious sub
stances By their action, the liver Il
stimulated. the Kidneys cleansed. the
bowels respond gently and freely. and
healthy condition results. They are
invaluable In cases OF constipation. In
digestion, biliousness, dyspepsia. sour
stomach, heartburn, sick headache,
rheumatism. Bliss Native Herb Tab
lets are put in boxes containing 200
tablets. Each box bears photoFraph
benenciai results or money re-
funded. Price 81 per box. be ~
sure and get the genuine. lI1l
Every tablet stamped with our S
trade mark (ABl. Sold by J. Milton
Evening journal., 1918-06-13
COMBINE PATRIOTISM With
PLEASURE BY PRESERVING
Making Jam Helps unoIo Sam

Now that preserving fruits
and berries is entirely safe,
from the danger Of waste I'M
spoilage, it is the pleasant but nd
less patriotic dutyof everyhousee
Evening journal., 1918-06-13

Pcnnserovo yesterday Their bodis
were recovered last night.
The girls had padded out TO the
channel In company with two youns
men, md the accident occurred while
thoy wero exchanging seats.
Evening journal., 1918-06-13

wife to put up all
the jams, jellies
and preserves she
possibly can. This
releases tons OF
valuable foodstuffs
for our allies.