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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31
COLLEAGUES HONOR
COUNTY FOOD CHIEF

At a 'urcheon held yesterday at
Hotel haskaskia, Id Sale, Food Ad-
ministrator W. F. Stevens was the re-
cipient Of u handsome gold watch,
presented to him by his colleagues OF
the county food administration. In
cidentally ii was the last meeting OF
these men who have directed food
conservation throughout the county.
Francis Kilduff acted as toastmas-
ter and everyone present had some
thing to say about the splendid work
that had been accomplished by Ar
Stevens conscientious, earnest and
untiring work. All spoke from actual
knowledge of what had been done and
all were emphatic in their praise.
When the speaking had gone the
rounds Of the table. L. NJ. Griggs OF
Streator made the presentation
speech, and in presenting the token
to Mr.. Stevens read the following
round robin" which went along with
the gift:
An Appreciation.
To Mr.. W. F. stevens. Id Sale
County Food Administrator;
For your achievement in so ably
and admirably administering the du
ties imposed upon you as federal foo,
administrator for this district
thou8htless but not thankless public
may some day awaken to its debt o
: gratitude. In the meanwhile, We whit
labored with you learned from pei
, sonal contact that you have demon
strated a fact that best wOrk is pos
sible only To those who take more dc
light in doing thing well than i
any reward they may receive.
Throughout many months Of ION
days and sleepless nights you hay
given a gratitious service, WOrkin
; INCREASINGLY and untiringly that Il fai
distribution of restricted food
; mostly necessaries OF lie, would b
IdppOl llOltu " llNu anu pun 'NiiN'
each day giving further evidence thu
no good work is ever done withoI
putting your heart into the task.
ITO commemorate The pleasure "
have enjoyed in working with yo
. and as an appreciation Of the self-sa
- rificing service you have given to til
community during your term as fe
eral food administrator, we tendt
-, you now this timepiece in a spirit
), administration and friendship WhiC
. we hope and pray will never be Sc
= cred"
Signed by Rev. l.. Bobkiewicz,
Sale; Dr. ]. NJ. Macleod, La Sail
=, |. z. Ames, Rutland; L. Be.rose, II.
- d., Ottawa; +. A. Danielson l.elan'
- George Forster. Tonica; w. Brayma
:, Wenona; c. A. Frank, Earlvllle;
~ II. Griffin Lostant; T.. NJ Grigl
'' Streator; w. A. Graves, Seneca;
Heiberg, Ottawa; A. c. Kidd, Oglt
I'd by; f. kilduff, La Sale; II. NJ. MAJ
1t, Peru G. B. Mundie, Mendoza; j,
Id Guam, Sheridan; George NJ. Reynol'
i'll Utica; c. Z. Spencer, Marseilles;
L. Weldon, Troy Grove; NJ. Worsl'
Triumph.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31
Girls Wanted

For power sewing machine work on
chiidren's waists and mems garters.
Steady work and good wages. APP
ply in person at 7;30 Thursday morn
ing. January End.
GARTER FACTORY.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31
NONE Of THE OLD.
NOR NEW FEATURES
FOR NEW YEARS EVE
CITY EVEN ABOIISHES CHURCH
WATCH PARTIES" O2DlNAR
llY A PART OF CELEBRATION
MARKING BIRTH OF ANOTHER
YEAR.

Sane" is the unanimous verde
of Ottawa's New Years eve celebra
ton. Contrary to days gone by, whel
fun. frolic and some inebriety RAJ
rife, tonight in the city will pas
as any ordinary sort Of occasion. Eve
the church watch parties have bee
abandoned Many lat home affair
will be held tonight, but in no proper
ton to other days when Ottawa ha
better heart for celebrating New
Years than it has now.
/ In several cases the usual NeN
/ Years day services have been callat
of, but in the Roman Cltholi'
churches the customary New Year
masses will be conducted at the res
u.ar hours-6, 100 and . o'clock, tn
latter being a high mass.
1t previously has been announce
that there would be no formal entel
tainment at the Clifton. where Nes
Years has on many occasions bee
made a festal event heavily patron
lied by the city's elite.
Social functions of public and sem
public nature will constitute part G
tomorrow's celebration. Those VIII
care to observe part Of the day wi
find opportunity offered them at til
dancing parties scheduled for diifel
ent places.
Victory Ball at Boat Club.
At the Ottawa Boat Club a victor
ball will be held tomorrow night d
. O'Clock. This is to be an informi
dancing party, and will be the onl
holiday ball given by the Boat Clul
d The annual Christmas ball, the larl
est formal ball OF the year in Otta"
social circles, was not given thl
Christmas.
Masons to Hold Dance.
, All MasOns and their families in tn
city are invited to a dancing party &
morrow evening at the Masonic Ten
pie. This will be one Of the fe
dances given by the Ottawa Mason
this year, and will be under the d
rection of the Masonic entertainmel
, committee, Music will be furnishe
for dancing from until IL O'Clock.
?. Mask Party for Rcbekahs.
(, The members Of Florence Rebeka
! Lodge will be entertained this eve
d Ing at a mask ball in the odd f
s. lows Hall. This party promises
be one of the most amusing Of Il
I holiday season.
Watch Party for Mooss.
A watch party will be held tn
}. evening at Moose Hall for the mel
bers of the Moose lodge This will
A an informal party, and all membe
of the organization are invited to
g tend
At Schaefers Hall.
: A card party and dance Will
Il given tomorrow evening at Schaelel
Hall by the members of 81. Franc
parish. Cards will be played from
until 10 o'clock. After that the guea
will dance until midnight.
l. Military Ball at Willis.
,. A military and naval ball viii
=. given this evening at the Willis Dan
~ ing Academy. All soldiers and sailo
:, in the city have been invited to
-, tend this party.
* Victory Party at kaskaskia.
o A great many Ottawans are pli
% ming to attend the victory party
lie night at the KaskaSkia Hotel. A 81
lie cial New Years eve supper will
served.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31
Notice..

The meeting of the Ladies' Aid
Missionary Society of the First M. +.
Church which was to be held Friday,
January 3, is postponed indefinitely.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31

When Baby was sick We gave her
Castoria.
When she was a Child she cried fol
Castoria.
When she pecaEe Miss, she chung to
Castoria
When she had Children she gave them
Castoria.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31
Notice

The Illini Chapter D. A. r. will
meet Thursday afternoon, January >
at 2.3o at the home of Mrs. Clarence
Griggs
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31
SartoriaI Item.

The man dressed In little brief au.
lority Is generally very proud Of his
1parel.-Boston Transcript.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
MAIN want add section page iiye)

WANTED TO rent a farm OF 100
or 2i0 acres. Can give good refer
ences Address 7. o. Box 60, Mar
settles, Ill.
WANTED A young lady to room and
board. On street car line Inquire
al" this office
WANTED Woman to operate Sing
pr hemstitching machine. Apply to
Clapper q Verner's.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31
CITY IMPROVEMENTS
OF PAST YEAR COST
TOTAL OF 1884, TAT

CONTINUED from Page ID
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31
Watch Party for Mooss.

A watch party will be held thi
evening at Moose Hall for the men
bers of the Moose lodge This will b
an informal party, and all member
of the organization are invited to
tend.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-12-31
Masons to Hold Dance.

The members Of Florence Rebeka'
Lodge will be entertained this eyel
Ing at mask ball in the Odd f
lows Hall This party promises
be one Of the most amusing OF tn
holiday season.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-06-06
IRRITABLE
!. NERVOUS
Was Condition Of Indiana LADY
Before Beginning to Take
Card-u-i, the Woman's
Tonic.

Kokomo, lnd.-Mrs. H. Hankemeie.
OF this town, says: al look so well, and
am so well, that IT does not seem as
ever needed Cardui. But | was notal.
ways this way 4. | think have takena
dozen bottles =. before my little gid
came.
was feeling dreadftilly bad had head.
ache, backache, sick at my stomach, no
energy i. was very irritable, too, and
nervous.
began taking Cardui about 6 months
before my baby came. As result all
those bad feelings left me, and just felt
grand, just as if nothing at all was The
matter, and when the end came was
hardly sick at all.
Since that ! have never taken Cadd
at all ;. II has done me good, and !
know it will help others, if they will only
try it,"
Many women have written grateful let.
tiers like the above, telling Of the good
that Cardui has done them. Why should
it not help you, too? If you suffer from
any of the ailments SO common to women,
and feel the need of safe, reliable,
Strengthening tonic, we urge you to BE-
gin today and give Cardui fair tfia.
Your dealer sells Cardiff. EB-u
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1918-06-06

a4o no
= verify that ne ABOVE statement is orrect ~
By Deputy - o''A' oouh'y treasurer
Subscribed to dav of Anu
commissioners Court, ep''' Auutor
Inc within report examined 8
JOHN ID. Chairma
The Ordway new era., 1918-08-30

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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
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German Strength on the Western Front

NOV what did the Germans have side to s allied
divisions when they complete the process ' Of "fns troops
prospective opve divisions began great
March hy had addition the advantages of unified command homo
Der, any point wide emree Lille inside
numerical superiority approximately Moreover by combns
might hope to keep this number of divisions full the
Our allies did perceive the situation advance They unce,tmatcd
the iorse the German bw ana the possibilities the German numbers
selves facing situation which there possible of relief outside
These divisions trained and transported Europe would [edre, the
i Hence almost frantic appeal last March
Now what has been answer We had around 2o"o organized
divisions measuring by the German divisional ydck Our own divisional
n ] u ,S e o & @ e5S" ec but D2 700 ' n % s n % rs for o the "f G
Of command had already come omoseny troops was aaanabc since
there bound be engaged the allied side
Now on July We had 100000 fighting France pla, 10000
trained as such in this country but by no means ali Of cm are yet fit to be
put into the firing line
word by Ansn We ,a, have sent to ragce the strength Of SIXTY
~ US for the Germans but all divisions available
final of France And then number will be
But have @ the least the strength Of forty German
divisions that IS o either lighting the first line and IN front ct the
c" units as Preliminary to- being unca to 'ScT GE o osanaoa " and and
rs for lo s Germans Germans SS G % % % OF wh % s @ 50 % far a9", bs i a p % c
TS no % o d Ws aye as @ ] o s' the dmPn 9n 5 0fG @ ] "
allies have 2 while the German has not reached the mark and
But addition to forty division, already ", have strength
by October allies viii divisions agan, 2a decisive
any event & shall have ssp,s1sE 3 not les, M than % five % divisions sbl,
h ] ] E Ee bd M wb % t tu ,d @ bb J U @ m WIN J @ "fTe Ave @ o
advantage comes from homogeney Of nationality within his and against
and fresh the fines, material left wacucd
become a,be @ until at the nd of he CAMPAIGN % the % with ] @ r % Will Will
With With the g oriy b Of twenty-five Th,R @ S Gnn then in Maerm
American Review Of Reviews for August
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
39,7O3
MoBILIZING AMERICAS MAN-PoWER

THOSE who seek entertainment in our theaters this
week will also be instructed on most vital topic
The iour-mnute men will their bauage Of breyy
impress audiences with the importance OF utilizing
our manpowcr to the utmost as means for Fastening
the victorious end Of the war 1t is topic on which much
can be said and much can be said in four minutes by
tho, who have studied short cuts in stating their
Mobilzng our man-power means much more than the
formation Of armies That phase of it will he attended to
bv General Crowder and his staff who have done so well
in their field in months past that no slip in the future need
be expected Somewhat more difficult and quite as es-
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

schooling he chose printing as a pro-
fession and in due time engaged m
newspaper work, first as a reporter and
editor on Cincinnati newspapers and
then as a publisher on his own account
in the city of Dayton HIS public
career began ten years ago with his
election to congress from the Third
Ohio district. He was reelected in
1910 and two years later stepped from
congress into the gubernatorial chair
at Columbus.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

to more useful eudeayor That also entails sacrifice for
many and is something which be done all at once
but one effect OF the publicity being given this subject
should be to the men thus engaged to seek another
line of work. Thereby they will help in this national
mobilization, and also win for themselves a larger share
in the fine privilege OF serving their country Not all
go to war but all can help win the war and all should
Finally there is the urgency OF steady employment The
craftsman who works four days and loafs three because
he finds four day pay sufficient for his needs in this era
of high wages is something of Stacker matter how
useful his work may be The presidents request to the
coal miners that they put full time may well be extended
to the rest of the country This mobilization means work
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

Al a critical moment in the recert
great battle along the Marine Gene |
Pe'lin saved the situation bv dspair =
ing every available acroplanc on h,
front to attack and djsperSe a great hot
tile concentration which was preparir I:
behind the German lines. The CLASSIC
and brlliantly-successful stroke set ths
seal on a new role OF usefulness for tbs
aeropIane-that of purely offensive
WeaDOn
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
In Tke Days News

James NJ. Cox, who is unopposed for
denomination as head OF the demo-
cratic state ticket in todays primaries,
is now serving his second term as gov
ernor Of the Buckeye state. Governor
Cox is farmers son, born at Jackson
burg, o., in 1870. After finishing his
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
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BY Schedule.


We hold no brief for speoders
who burn the boulevard,
And make us strain our leaders,
We have TO dodge NO hard:
So hard and also often
Eyade sudden blow,
our heart shall never soften
Toward those who chase us so.
Instead, we're often urging
The minions OF the law
To check these motors surging
From anything no raw;
So raw and yet NO torrid
They almost cook our goose. .
Nud life seems harsh and hOIrid
~ long Rs they are loose.
And yet, for justice even,
Which is our mlddl, name,
Wen say, 80 help us Stephen.
That II would he a shame
To nab the lawful driver
A schedule to tulfil
And soak him for "A five or
A fifteen dollar bill
n five are needed nightly
A quOtn TO maintain.
For speeding ~ too sprisutll.
And noWlse safe and sane.
Let guilty ones be gobhlcd
And not the pa aucnt skate
Who has his motor hobbled
And drives IA normal gait
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

The Twenty First Burglary.

Doubtless you read in the public
print, OF yesterday OF the twenty burg
larlcS and similar outrageS perpctratcd
Eercabouts IN the past eight days, and
no arrests made 1t is lor US to make
public the narrowing details OF a more
nciauouS crime OF similar nature The
gentleman at the adjacent desk was the
victim, and his loss is OF a nature to
make strong men weep and gnaSh their
store teeth II can't be replaced.
Colonel Shakespeare remarked that he
who stole his purse stole trash, or
words to that effect, which may be ap-
piled with safety to most of the writing
fraternity their purses, If they have
any, being more trashy than tangible.
But no purse is involved in this OF
tenSe, nor is the good name of the VIC
tim involved the latter being the asset
the bard of Avon held priceless But
the last onc-t third OF the last bag OF
Bull Durham has been purloncd from
the editorial desk The last OF its kind,
1t was, and no more available for love
or money chalk or marbles, or other
recognized mediums OF exchange. The
miScrcant who iilched this pearl OF
pureSt nicotine must have been pro-
German with an ingrown disposition
and a grudge against humanity He
IS hereby entered in the sweepstakes
contest for meaneSt man. II is to weep
Somewhere the sun IL shining,
And little children play.
hut nere rs deep teplning,
And chant Of mournful lay.
Somewhere the bands are playing,
As bands so often viii
but here is mood for staying
Who stole that final pill
Marriage seems to have been some
thing OF frost to Mrs. Lena Frost, who
has petitioned for a divorce from Sea-
burn Frost With the ice short and the
mercury long, a chilly paragraph like
this should help keep your temperature
down to normal.
While restrictions haye been
placed on recruiting, you can still
volunteer to buy war savings
stamps.
A man on a milk diet has very lit
tic respect for COW.
Frequently a man asks advice when
what he wants is an Endorsement of
what he is going to do anyhow.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

Senator Kirby OF Arkansas acts like who has more
sentiment than sense. He is opposing the plan for lower
ing the draft age to eighteen despite the request Of the
administration and the military judgment OF the world that
Youngsters make the best soldiers.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

It may not have occurred to Arthur Geisscr that
splitting the republican party wouldn't be any particular
yndicaton of his loyalty
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

No one is likely to accuse II Johnston defeated cand-
date for the democratic nomination for corporation com
Missioner OF being good loser.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
Ola Sfo1ies
d1zNe0'Hlape
Twenty Years Ago.
-Ioaf ne Ln4e,c TYZn

Twenty Years Ago.
Miss Byrd Walker of Perry arrived
in the city yesterday as the guest Of
Miss Veta Mcclure.
J, o. easier returned last evening
from attending the Confederate yeter-
ans encampment at Atlanta, Ga.
Jack Massey departed last evening
for a two weeks vacation at Calves
ton, Texas
Mrs. J. II Etter and daughter Ma
bel are quite i'll as a result Of eating Gu
cumbers. II was thought they were
poisoned by the use of paris green
sprayed upon the vegetables to kill in
scCts.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

While restrictions hays been
placed on recruiting, you can still
volunteer to buy war savings
stamps.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
Fifteen Years Ago.

fitteen years ago.
A week end picnic at Wheeler park
included Miss butcher, Miss Murphy.
Miss Dollic Murphy Miss Catherine
Stewart. Miss Ruth Harper. Miss Mul-
berry, DR. Long, DR. butcher, ORA
Lytlc. Mr.. Harbour. Mr. Gillespie. Mr..
Marshall Mr Sutton, DR. and Mrs.
Hubbard and Mr. and Mrs. Klein-
schmidt,
A forty eighth. catfish was caught
in the river below the Santa Fe bridge
Yesterday by Roy Johnson and Claude
Pierce. This is the largest fish ever
caught in the North Canadian Of which,
there is a record.
Work Yesterday was begun on tho
trenches in which the concrete will bo
laid for the second track on West MaiS
street
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

A man on a milk diet has very lit.
tic respect for a COW.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13

Frequently a man asks advice when
what he wants is an Endorsement of
what he is going to do anyhow.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1918-08-13
Ten Years Ago.


Mrs James Herbert Wheeler Of kan-
sas CIV and Miss Kathryn Switllcr
Of Springfield. Mo. were guests ot
Mrs. A. /. Welsh OF 2l5 West Ninth
street, Saturday The morning was
spent with fancy work after which
bridge was PLAYED following a dainty
| o'clock luncheon Mrs Wheeler vas
presented with a brass incense Sconce
and Miss Swiuler with an embroidered
handkerchief The following were
guests Mrs. NJ /. Turner Mrs w {.
Burke. Mrs Whit NJ Grant. Mrs Ca-
lcb K Brooks. Mrs w +. Taylor, Mrs
John + Johns and Mrs. Jacobs.
Dr and Mrs. Robert Walker ara
among the late converts to the auto
craze, having recently purchased run
about
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W Young OF Wo l.
ward Okla. who have been visiting
their daughter, Mr., J. II Hauck 2l27
East Tenth street. the past two weeks,
left for their home Tuesday. Mr..
Young is a pioneer citizen OF the wet
and thinks Oklahoma City the most
marvellous OF his experience in tie
quick growth usual among western
cities. i
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1918-07-25
WHAT ;'!l! CAN
||SI0 WEED

The Stage Woman's War Relief is
a large charity with many branches.
Among It's activities is committee
which has charge of the making of
wind-proof vests for aviators and 9TH
er fighting men who find Ii difficult
10 dress so as TO keep warm. These
vests are made of old gloves and pieces
sweaters. II is said they are great
protection against "beasties" that are
sure to assault the soldier. Gusts of
wind cannot get by them.
Everyone who has old kid gloves to
spare should contribute them TO the
army or learn how to make the vests.
The Stage Woman's War Relief has
large light loft, installed with electric
sewing machines, where the vests are
made. Many of the gloves are sent
In already cleaned-and this is great
help-others are sent 10 the cleaner.
Then they are cut to form fiat pieces
Of leather. These are matched up for
size and color. After they have been
pressed out they are basted together
and stitched on paper patterns.
The reverse side of the vest is made
Of canton flannel or other cloth, pro-
vided with practical and roOmy
pocket and then the vest is neatly
bound with braid. Leather book COW
ers and leather postcards can be used
In these vests, as well as gloves, and
some interesting-not TO say amusing
vests result from the use of these.
Any sort of disable leather may be
Communicated for this purpose-pil-
low tops. table covers and book covers.
The leather must be firm and whole,
and contributions are doubly welcome
when they come In clean.
1t is easy TO understand that better
vests can be made where large con-
tributions of leather are received and
the pieces can be matched up, than
otherwise. Also then the women making
them become expert. Anyone wishing
TO do something useful in almost any
community can undertake TO accumu-