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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-22
MENNON|TES' PRO-.
GERMAN NEST NEAR
PONTIAC ATTACKED.
CLAIM CONSCIENTIOUS oBJeC-
TONS ARE USED AS ALLEGED
CLOAK FOR HIDING TENDER
FEELINGS TOWARD HuNLANO
BUT NOT FOR u. S. A.

Startling disclosures of pro Ger
manism are reported to have been
made throuh an Investigation by
Federal officer ". II. kerrick. when
Rev. c. R, Egle, pastor Of the Cen
tral Mennonite church. near Elan
agan, was taken before the Bloom
inston agent oil the department of
Justice and the local draft board OF
Livingston county at Pontiac 'yester
day, says the Bloomington Pant
graph
Certain members of the church
headed by Rev. MIR Egle, are said
10 breed dlssensiOn against the Uni
ted States government in a yeriiabie
nest OF anti.war intrigue where the
seeds of o-Germanism are hatched
and cultivated under the mask of a
religion which has as one of It's the,
cries conscientious objection TO all
physical force.
Rev, Mr. Egles son, George e.
LgIe, Is one of the registered men
from Livingston county who refused
TO don the uniform of the American
soldier al Camp Wheeler, Georgia
recently. Rev Mr. Egle upheld his
son in his actions and admitted hay
ing advised his son to defy the army
regulations.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-22
Startles His Hearers.

Inc Mennonite preachers also made
the startling statement al the inves
tiatgion that he would refuse to use
force to prevent the ravishing OF his
own daughter by Herman brute il
the outrage occurred before his eve
and he had power 70 prevent il The
climax of the feeling against such an
inhuman theory was reached when
Mr.. Eele made this statement.
The hearing of the Mennonite
preacher was held in the presence OF
Federal Officer Kerrck. members
of the Livingston county draft board
and J, w. kirkson of the l.iyinge
ton branch OF the state council of
defense. A report of the finding
of the Investigation was made yes
terday to the department of Justice
by Officer kerrick
The central Mennonite church of
which Rev Mr. Egle is pastor. was
recently subjected to a coat of paint
by DIRECTORS to the conduct of the
pastor and members of his conerega.
ton
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-07-22
Others Refuse Uniform.

Other members of the church who.
with Rev. Mr., Egle's son refused ia
wear an army uniform at Camp
Wheeler are Aaron n Becker. Ezra
q, Gerrig ana Christian LitWeiler
In discussing his actions in advising
She young men of his church not 10
wear the uniform Rev. Egle said.
We put II to the boys this way:
II they can't stand 10 wear the uni
forms We will suffer with them.
We told them again that those who
are sincere viii be sent to Leaven
worth before committee and if
they are found sincere they would
be furloughed to farms, but not in
their home communities for good
reasons"
Rev Mr. Eee admitted that he
did not believe it would be safe for
the boys to return home because of
the feeling against them now in the
community
When the question was put TO
him, What would Won do if your
own daughter was brutality outraged
by German Or any other brute in
human form before your eyes. and it
was in your power to prevent it,"
Rev Eele is' said to have replied
I would do all in my power to pre-
vent such a thing. but could not
bring myself to use physical force to
do so
Many Members Oppose Him.
In justice to many members of the
church 1t was said al the hearing
that al least three-fourths of the
congregation do not take the stand
Of their pastor in his theories of
conscientious objection Members of
his church have demonstrated with
him, but to no avail.
Although he declared that he
would suffer the penalties with the
young men of his church who refused
10 wear the uniform of an American
soldier, Rev Egle reluctantly agreed
TO dispense with the use of the Ger
man language in his church.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
TO HARMONlZE WITH HOUSE
Grounds Surrounding Structure Must
Be Laid Out Solely With That
Object in View.

The garden surrounding a residence
must harmonic with the structure. II
the latter be a palace the grounds
should have palatial treatment; II a
simple cottage or bungalow of modest
appearance, quiet, simple, almost
rustic scene may be made to sur
round the domicile. This argument
may ne followed out to its natural con-
cmsion by the thought Cor statemenD
that If one inhahits a natural cave no
gardening would be necessary or even
advisable. Soaring from this basis to
the other extreme, it will readily be
seen that a magnificent home must
have liberal and harmonious treat
ment or il, as well as the grounds,
must suffer. Large residences OF
pretentious or classical architecture
should be at once planted about with
a certain amount of large and preten-
tious trees
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
From Our Soldiers Graves.

Al present. in the case of American
soldiers who die In France. n cross
marks the grave, AT the transverse OF
the cross stands metal shield with n
with broken sword. his face lifted 10
heaven. Round the shield runs the In
scription: He died 10 keep men
free" Underneath are his name and
reginentnl status. Ii Is the intention
of the Red Cross to remit this shield
of glory to his relatives after the war,
when some permanent form of remeni.
brance shall have been devised by the
war departments Elizabeth Frazer. In
the Saturday Evening Post.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
KIND TO PRlSONERS-GUlLTY
German Women Warned That They
Will Be Punished for Lack
of Sef-Respect."

women, even the miraculous Ger
man superwomen, are incorrigible.
observes writer In the Literary Di-
gest. The German government has
just discovered TO its horror that
Gretchen. In common with all the
daughters of Eve, Is not insensible
to the charms Of well favored man,
and, If given the opportunity, even
she Is disposed 10 fiirt The Franken-
furter Zietunc Indignantly writes:
Female inhabitants OF houses ad.
iacent to camps of officer prisoners
of war have communication with the
imprisoned officers, and even throw
them things. Thanks, however. 10 the
sharp lookout kept by the authorities.
the attempts in each case were frus-
trated. The guilty persons. who be-
long to all classes of society and are
OF various ages. were discovered.
"Whie the police authorities have
hitherto considered sharp reprimands
as sufficient warnings, In the belief
that such unconsidered acts were due
TO a foolish desire for sensation, In
future such conduct will be visited
by very severe legal penalties and
public exposure. These penalties will
furthermore be imposed Without dis
elimination on all who may render
themselves guilty Of such lack OF self.
respect"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
.[M[ TOWN.
Helps :.
TOO FEW ARTISTIC RoADSlDEs
mar Respect II Must Be Admitted
nat the United States is Far
Behind Europe,

Inc advantage and pleasure to be
derived from an artistic roadside saar,
80 apparent that 1t would appear un-
NECESSARY to comment on the matter.
cut when We travel about and see our
highways with their bordering improve
Ihents we are forced to the conclusion
That the appearances are not sufficient.
~ appreciated.
streets or the usual box-type of
cIapboard houses may be found In and
ABOUT most of our cities. That thew
are devoid Of any artistic contention
Is particularly proved when we con.
trast them with the roaClsides which
may be seen in charming variety
throughout the most progressive Euro
pean countries.
The awkward boxlike type shows a
lack of thought beyond merely filling
out the physical requirements. where
as the European type shows a grace
Iui treatment Of the roof lines and
grouping of the chimneys.
In countries where the general sur-
roundlngs are so artistic il becomes
the natural habit to follow the preva-
lent examples, so that the idea when
once started has natural growth.
| Architectural design may be artis-
tcaily and economically applied to all
classes of buildings, Notwithstanding
the general opinion that such thought
Is only applicable to expensive con-
struction. When we arrive at prop
er appreciation of the artistic roadside
we VIII not hesitate to insist on archl-
tectural treatment of all construction
work of whatever class.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
HUMORS OF RENT COLLECTING
Landlords Tribute May Be
human, After All.

A Bostonian, owning houses In Il
neighboring city. received the follow
ing stately letter from the collector OF
rents. We publish il Ia show that n
collector may be inexorabl", yet have
Il vein Of humor In his iron eonstitu-
ton. The letter was written ia jana
airy:
THE soil-pipe. water pipes and other
apparatus In the cellar Of the old
homestead are IN their usual Internal
state--frozen stiff SO Lemuel reports.
and adds that he offered f. contribute
to Bill ton ~ coal for the furnace TO
generate little warmth and partially
overcome the deadly graveike chill of
that suhterranreus space; md Eill
tells me that Lemupl IL cheerful liar.
and made ua such offer and 50 ! tell
both what the other sAys. and leave
them 10 fight il our, impre~sin; on
them however. that the rent must be
forthcoming just the snme'
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
To Cure Sore Throat.

So many people have been troubled
most unwise to allow this condition To
progress. since many serious forms of
sickness start with lust a sore throat. .
When the throat feels raw. half-hour
garglinG periods, using warm salt wa
ter, are advised. This Is an antiseptic
and removes the irritation. Again
equal parts Of listerine, water and per-
oxide IS even more effective. For an
annoying tickling in the throat an ap-
plication Of hot glycerin rubbed thor
oughly into the pores and covered with
warm flannel gives relief.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
WOMEN SUFFERERS MAY
NEED SWAMP ROOT

Thousands upon thousands Of women
have kidney and bladder trouble and
never suspect IL.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney OF bladder disease.
II the kidneys are not in healthy
condition. they may cause the other or
gans to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache, loss of am
bition, nervousness, are often times symp-
toms of kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DIR.
kilmers' Swamp Root a physicians pre-
scription. obtained at any drug store. may
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get a medium or large size bottle inn
nediately from any drug store.
However. If you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kllmer d Co., Binghamton. y. " for a
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
Iceland viii plan, More Potatoes.

Iceland viii mike a new departure
this year III tbr matter ~ using rnia-
TO -four Representatives Of that gov
ernrnenf are sending out pr0pa gHnda
looking 10 the general and eNtensiN"
planting ~ potatoes this year, Sine"
tile summer season ~ 50 short ia Ice
land and other Arctic countries ~"
missing ~ grain Is not possible but hs
climate is adapted 10 the raising ~
potatoes Plans are being made for
the installation of patatn milling ma
chincry. 80 that IN measure Iceland
will IN the future ~ little more in
dependent Of outsiders FOR lfs fnrina-
eeou> foods. Shortages ~ shipping.
with a consequent curtnilnent Of i'm
ports has made Il impossible 10 main
tain Icclaud's wheat supplies.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05

aers IS being carried on Jointly bv III.
rrehch government and the America !,
hed cross. There are be,waan e.
ana sixty schools of various kinds o.,
this work. The Red Cross has nro,,,a
ed more than six hundred mutiIa.os
soidiers with artificial legs OF the hos,
type ana has established a faetorv
near Paris where artificial limbs ar
manufactured. BY arranging for con.
sultauon between the surgeon and tho
manufactures, the Red Cross has baen
aDie to secure the best possible treat.
ment for each case.
With the wanton destruction .,
homes by the German army and the
uprooting of the population In the dev.
astated regions, the home as an in.
stitution in France is in peril. Real.
izing this condition, the Red Cross Is
endeavoring to keep the soldiers
homes intact; to find homes for the
outcast children who have neithe,
homes nor parents, and to help the
refugees and repatries to find place
10 live until they shall be able to re.
build their homes.
"The most telling work of the Red
Cross In France, as far as helping 70
win the war goes, is the care of the
families of the French soldiers. The
Red Cross is giving to the needy fam.
lilies of these French soldiers Supplies
and money, according to their needs.
when the German army invaded
France, hundreds of thousands OF
French people were driven from their
homes and are now scattered through.
out the republic. These people are
known as refugees. The number has
increased, of course. for various rea.
sons until now there are more than L.
10000, embracing all classes and ages
except able-bodied men, There are ap-
proximately 100000 refugees in Paris
alone
1.-THE housing of these people is one
of the greatest problems of the French
government. The American Red Cross
is cooperating with the French govern
ment in this work"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
The Solo Hop.

The late Capt Vernon Castle was
very popular with the flying cadets IN
aar him No teacher Of fight was ever
more unfortunately regarded.
CAPTAIN Castle had CHEEKY way
with him. A cadet one morning await
cd rather neryously In the flying held
his solo hop" rs the first flight alone
Is called. Captain Castle, noticing me
cadets perturbation. slapped him saiiy
on the shoulder and said;
Cheer up, man. Don't be nervous
yougl come down again. There's no
known instance Of an airpiane ever
falling to come down"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05

rnqland Bulletin of the
va cross there is a splen-
s,ts work during the past
rbich the following is an
~ the title Of The Human
,con Red Cross recognizes
duty for humanity in this
nrotection of our soldiers
I, recognizes also that this
4.b the United States gov
= that the government is
ear if. AS a supplement-
organization the Red Cross
AZ 70 cooperate with the
IN this work, and to put
[stion, money and supplies
Il the call of the Ameri-
rbenever and wherever they
rse. Fully realizing the dis
that are always met In a
lntry, and with the view OF
Mr. soldiers in touch with
.r;can. the Red Cross begins
I of landing in France by
rest stations. These rest
ytend inland toward the
are located in a series at
hints and railroad stations
soldiers are required to
rain connections.
rerk of the American Red
pIping care for wounded sol
in its cooperation with the
in supplying an efficient
rvice in assisting the Army
rms in cases of emergency,
nishing materials for hos
lre were on March l, 1918,
tventy-three hundred Amer
Cross nurses employed in
mis- and in the French mill
sls throughout the republic.
number of hospitals of va
in the French republic eX-
thousand, and more than
se are receiving all or part
edical and surgical supplies
lnerican Red Cross.
Re.education.
Eeducation of mutilated SOL
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
Shape of This Tree Made Simple Task
to Construct Seat From Its Stump.

er branches. However, this at once
suggested a seat, which was very cas-
lily made. A piece of board was placed
on the large stump and a simple back
made of cross poles with vertical Stats
nailed to them, was fastened between
the two smaller limbs. With the bark
removed and the surface coated with
a dull green paint the seat harmonizes
with the surroundings.-Pop Sci
ence Monthly.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05

service suit like this except that II
has a skirt. All these suits are made
of Warren Jean material IN KHAKI
color. Caps and hats to match are
made to be worn with them.
Smart society women who have ded-
icated their cars and services to the
government have donned tunic uni
form for driving them. Girls who are
replacing young men as ushers IN the
theaters are uniformed in spirited coal
and breeches suits with puttees ana
dashing little caps. Women serving
in canteens like to be uniformed, Red
Cross workers don cap and apron-ev-
erywhere the service garment Is worn
as a proud badge of duty fulhlied.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
Would Let Cities Build Houses.

A bill has been introduced in the
legislature AT Albany, y. Y, permit
ting the larger cities of the state to
purchase lana and construct houses,
the purposs being to relieve the great
shortage Of homes that exists In many
cities. MASSACHUSETTS, has been the
,io,aar In This state construction work.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
BED caoss-coopNgss wa

Red Cross Ball Blue. YES. Nothing
else will do. Red Cross Ball Blue
makes my clothes a beautiful clear
white. not the dingy yellow green
tinEe 81 liquid blue Red Cross Ball
Blue for me. Yes sire. Bob ADV.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
Z.hu 3zz55aAz
Cheerful Looking Umbrellas.

Why should we look dull on a rainy
day? We can be cheerful-lookihs
even to our umbrella now for the COT
ored silk umbrella for rain or SHINE y
m he porular this summer. This com
bination umbrella and parasol omeie
protection from sun and shower allke'
Some of these umbrellas have ivory
tins and ferrules 10 match the hanaies
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
EASILY MADE RUSTIC SEAT
Limb OF FelIed Tree Quickly Con-
verted Into Useful and Ornament
al Addition to Yard.

1t was merely as a matter of conven-
fence that the largest limb of a tree
which was felled, was sawed off near
er the ground than were the two small
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05

EAToStC promotes appetite and
aids digestion. have used it with
beneficial resuits.o
Once workers and Others who 81 much are
martyrs to dyspepsia. belching. bad breath.
heartburn. poor appetite. bioat. and impair
ment OF general health Are you. yourself, Q
sufferer EATONIC win relieve you Just a.
surely NJ IL has benefited Judge Chambers and
thousands of others.
Here's the seorrt: EAToNfC drives the res
out OF the body and the Bloat Goes With iti
IL In guaranteed To bring relief or you get your
money back Costs only q cent or two a day 10
use 10. Get box today from your druggist
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05

ae swarming into new ac-
aset the needs of Industry
we men for service at the
war times call upon
@uai 10 do some kind of
ls only the very old or
'ans from active service.
ny acquitting themselves
\ wy are getting down to
-, y scientifically de-
H.. 'ne requirements of the
J. ! !, Of work they have un-
and 10 meet their own
- Many a smart uni
\ i eiat lis wearer is do
s. = alscharging the duties
Is over THEREFOR
rs.9s or farm or garden
A., g''es and service suits
! ~ IN the picture. They
h ave convenient for
Jug for outings in tbe
b.. a'alas there is nothing
e saa satisfactory as the
h i ~. tramping, climbing
~ aas any outfit that in.
\ ,.' ~'sefedited there is no
sea thm for conyen,
&ure.. not demand
aIsd skirts there is
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
over aoo. 900 Women reaehsrs.

More than 10000 women are en-
1ioyed as teachers IN the elementary
schools OF the United States.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
A TIqht.ad.

"Aig motto Is Never give up
Il noticed that Is hen The bed cross
people came around
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05

The spy strikes without warning. lie
should receive more than a warning
when he Il cau2ht
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
Color Of Alcohol.

Alcohol, when pure. Is greenIsh II
color, while water Is distinctly blue u
shade.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05

The race is hot always Ia the swift.
but only Il fool would bel his money
un the tortoise.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eye Remedy

No -msrsinx ~ I~st Eye Comfort - cents a
Druggists OF mail Write fer Free qs~ RS-as
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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05
JUDGE DECIDES
STOMACH REMEDY
A GREAT SUCCESS


Judge william L. Cham
bers, VINO uses EAToNiO 40
a remedy for loss of appe-
lite and mitigation. IL Q
Commissioner of the U. \.
Board OF Mediation and
Cancellation. IL Ii natural
Tor him TO express himself
In guarded language, yes
there II no hesitation IN his
announcement regarding
the value Of EATONiC.
n Writing from W Washington,
ID. O., 10 the Eatonlc REM
edY Co. he saYa.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1918-07-05

Some men succeed by ability nm
some rely on their nerve.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-29
CRISP WANTS ALL
OFFICIALS TO PAY
CONGRESSMAN HAS NEW BILL
AFFECTING EMPLOYEES AND
OFFICIALS

Congressman Charles r. Crisp has
a new bill which if passed will subject
United States Officials and employees
and state. county and city officials to
the income and excess profits taxes.
the same as other people. They have
heretofore been exempt
Sometime ago he introduced bill
covering the salaries of congressman,
but it was ruled that they were al
ready covered by the tax and he there
fore sought to have the tax apply to
those mentioned in the new bill. This
measure was introduced by Congress
man Crisp on May 23rd. 1t promises
to have the approval of the people
everywhere and will in all probability
be included in the new revenue tax
measure.
The Cordele dispatch. (Cordele, Ga.) 19??-1971, 1918-05-29
ITALIAN ALPIN |.
IN BRILLIANT, !
VICTORY 1 !
=. 4
TAKE AUSTRIAN BASE AFTER
FORTY HOURS FIGHTING

ITALIAN ARMY HEADQUARTERS
May 29,-One of the most brilliant
mountain operations since the begins
\
ming of the war has B9en just carried
out by the Italians in the Tonale reT
gion southwest of Trent
The base-in Presena Lake. was cap
tured by Italian Alpini after forty
hours of fierce fighting against super
ior forces
The Austrians were well entrenched,
having strong Qualifications which!
were built before the beginning of tho
war The great Presena mountain
was reached by the Alpini after at.
lacking four times. The enemy was
finally overwhelmed by bayonet;
urive The fighting was on grounds
twelve thousand feet above the sea. &