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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-22
Face Critical Stage.

THE next sixty days will be the
most critical period in our food
history. The simple fact is that
the program goes far deeper than sup
plies 10 the allies.
During the last three months we
have fallen far behind in move.
ment OF foodstuffs from the farms
to the consuming and storage cen
ters Up to the first of February
less than 30 per cent. of the normal
ratio of corn has been moved, less
than so per cent of the oats and
less than go per cent of the potatoes
I'VE had about 10000 carloads
of potatoes November that should
have been moved from the pro-
ducing centers, and up to the LIST
of February we had moved about 49,.
600 carloads. We should have
moved over $4,000 in this period
The result is that potatoes are
spelling in the producers hands.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-22

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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-22
Transportation to Blame.

There is a great deal of live
stock which has been ready for the
market for some time, but is still
held in the farmers hands through
inability to obtain transportation.
THE effect of this delayed move
ment has been manifold.
"First-To jeopardize the safety of
a great deal of the soft corn and
perishables such as potatoes.
"Second-The structure in flow Of
distribution has disturbed the price
conditions in the country by prac
tically' suspending the law of supply
and demand.
"Third--The cost of grains for feed
Ing live stock has so increased to the
feeders of finished cattle that they
race serious losses. The costs of the
dairying industries have necessarily
greatly increased.
fonrth-Through the large con
suming areas we have been living on
reserves through the period of scant
supplies. These reserves are ap.
preaching exhaustion
"Fifth-We have been unable TO
transport to seahoard the necessary
foodstuifs for the allies
Public Must Give Aid.
The situation calls for every co.
operation Of the public through the
quick landing of ears. loading them TO
capacity and discharging them quick
ly-and in every way reducing the
tax on the railways
Cooperation can be given by
reduction in consumption Of food.
stuifs, by the consumption of home
and local stores to the exclusion of
transported articles.
No effort is being spared to
move allied food. and the railway di-
rectorate is arranging special
trains to carry meat and packinghouse
products from Chicago to load the
waiting ships.
HERBERT HOOVER"
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1918-02-22

Quincy Because his name is su!
aeStNe of Teutonic descent, John {
Heimann has asked to have il change
to John G.. Sheppard.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23
AMBUSHMYSTERY
GROWS RT BAKER

BAKER, ore, Dec. 23.--As a sequel
to the murder OF Ira Langley, veal
tthy cattieman, December Is. Quincy
cartwright and John Griffin were
fired upon from ambush Thursday at
the very spot where Langley fell dead
Neither man was hit. They raced
their horses and escaped before more
bullets were fired.
The two men were returning from
Lima, Ore, where they attended the
funeral OF Langley. As they approach
ed the spot where Langley fell on
Dixie Greek, two shots We're fired, evil
IDENTIFY from high-power rifle.
After a thorough search through
the Rye Valley country, a Sheriff's
posse returned TO Baker yesterday
after finding no clew 10 the murderer
of Langley.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23
NAvY'S BIG TASK
TOLD BY DANIELS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23.-Compe-
titive building of mighty weapons Of
war; is drawing 10 a close. The tax
! burden of this kind OF competition
will soon be lifted.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels pre-
diets this in his annuaI report. But
he points out that the three year naval
building program he is urging is es-
sential because. under the proposed
league of nations the United States
will have to contribute force COM
mensurate with its wealth and respon,
sibiities.
The view he advances is not dissim-
liar to that he has presented private
" to the press.
Benson Is Advisor
Daniels reveals definitely that Ad-
miral Benson will he American naval
advisor at the peace conference. u
The secretarys report is largely a
review of the navy's part in the
war. Praise for the teamwork is civ,
en- freely.
The navy had 33s ships abroad in
October with as, 900 men and officers. |
Some of the navy's achievements not I
hitherto emphasized are recorded, |
condensed, herewith.
Destroyers steamed an average Of |
275,00O miles a month.
During July and August last Amer /
lean escort vessels accompanied s. |
444O12 tons of shipping to and from
France
More than $4,000 American mines |
were laid in strategic areas in Euro
pean waters.
4
from the Mediterranean to the White
Sea. i
American navy men helped mate
rally in transporting the more than
2.OO0,OO soldiers carried safely over
seas.
Merchant Marine Work
incidentally, Daniels suggests the
navy may have much to do with the
merchant marine service for some
time to come.
The last year saw orders placed for
4 battleships. one battle cruiser, fu-
ell ships, 223 destroyers. 5S subma-
rines and many less important craft.
The battleship New Mexico recently
launched, has proven to be a marvel
with its electric propulsion.
Daniels will ask congress for land
to enlarge the New York navy yard.
The navy. faced with a shortage of
INT. developed TNN a first cousin"
to the other explosive, and started a
plant which by next year can produce
enough xylol. for 10000 pounds Of
TNN.
American hauleships hereafter viii
be armed with 16 inch guns. makiue
our craft the heaviest armed vessels
in the world.
Daniels praises highly the marines
work at Chateau Thierry and subse-
quently.
Incidentally, Daniels fired the first
shot for what may become a govern
mental insurance system. He viii
ask congress to continue war insur>
ance-at cost-to men in the regular
and reserve navy organiza tions. Fur, Z
ther, he suggested it would be wise
to offer this insurance at cost to civil .
ian employees of the government
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23
o. A. C. VIII Give
Special Course in
Farm Tractor Use

OREGON AGRICULTURAL coll
LEGE, Corvallis. Dec. ga twelve
weeks course in selection, repair and
operation Of farm tractors win begin
January at the college. 1t is in
tended TO meet the unusual demand
rnr tractor operators due to recent
heavy purchases by farmers mainly
Ia offset labor shortage and high cost
OF feed for horses. one month short
courses will be given January 6 ia
February !. February to March l.
and March 3 to March %. Tractors
for practice purposes viii he sup
piled by large firms.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23

Aches and Pains of rheumatism are
not permanently. but only temporarily
relieved by etXernal remedies. Why
not use an internal remedy-Hood's
Sarsaparilla which corrects the acid
fly of the blood on which rheumatism
depends and cures the disease?
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23

Of Montenegro and Serbia IS officially
proclaimed by the Montenegro uarlia-
ment. saws a Belgrade dispatch.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23

One who sends his missives by aer-
ial mail might appropriately fill his
letters with airy nothings
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23

It isn't holiday charity to'give what
you don't want yourself, but it's econ
omy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23

jealousy is tree that bears the
most bitter of all fruits.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our many friends
and neighbors. and especially the
Penland families. for the sympathy
and Kindness shown us during the III,
ness and death of our beloved son
and brother, and for the beautiful
floral offerings.
MR.. AND MRS. VIM. EDWARDS.
NEWELL EDWARDS.
MIR. AND MRS. CLAIRE EDWARDS
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23
Montenegro Joins
With Serbia Says,
Belgrade Dispatch

AMSTERDAM. Dec. ga union
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23

WANTED-Cooll and chambermaid
at Rieth Hotel.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY
WANT ADS.
NEW TO-DAY

FOR SALE-at bargain, one floor
lamp. mahogany base, gold silk
shade. IT. cord. Phone 236R.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23

WANTED-Sewing by competent wo-
man. who viii sew at your home
during the holidays. Phone 636W.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1918-12-23

MR. AND MRS. CLAIRE EDWARDS
FoUND-Black driving glove. own
er can have same by paving for ad.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
WESTERN CANADA'S
CROPS
Got an Excellent Start. Big
Yields Now Assured.

Never in the history of Western
Canada did the seed enter the ground
under more favorable conditions. The
weather during the month of April
was perfect for seeding operations.
and from early morning until late at
night the seeders were at work. and
every acre that could be profitably
sown was placed under requisition.
Farmers entered heart and soul into
the campaign of greater production.
There was the time and the opportu-
nifty for careful preparation, and as a
consequence with favorable weather
from now on there will be a vastly in.
creased yield. They realized it was
duty they owed to humanity to produce
all that they could on the land, not
only this year but next as well. In
addition to the patriotic aspect, they
are aware that the more they produce
the greater will be their own return
I'm dollars and cents.
In many districts wheat seeding was
completed by the LIST of May, after
which date oats and barley on larger
screages than usual were planted.
AS has been said, favorable weather
conditions made possible excellent
seed-bed preparation, and the seed has
gone into the ground in unusually good
shape. The available moisture in the
soil has been added to by rains, which
nave not been so heavy, however as to
interfere long with the work in the
fields. The grain is terminating read
lily, and on many fields the young green
blades of the cereal are already show
ing.
An optimistic feeling prevails among
farmers that Western Canada will reap
a record harvest. If the season from
now on is as favorable as it has begun.
these hopes should be realized. Mr.,
J. D. McGregor of the Federal Food
Board, who is also an old and success
full farmer in Western Canada, assert
ed few days ago at Calgarythat crop
conditions throughout the Prairie
Provinces were excellent. Speaking
generally" he said, "the crops have
never gone into the ground In better
shape than this year, and with an
even break of luck as far as the wealth
er is concerned, there should be an
enormous crop" His present duties in
connection with the Food Control
Board, taking him in all parts of the
West Mr., McGregor has exceptional
opportunities of observing conditions
all over the cOuntry.-Advertise
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
WHY WOMEN DREAD
OLD AGE

Don't worry about old age. Don't worry
about being in other peoples way when
you are getting on in years. Keep your
body in good condition and you can be as
hale and hearty in your old days as you
were when a kid, and every one will be
glad to see you.
The kidneys and bladder are the causes
of senile Affections. Keep them clean and
in proper working condition. Drive the
poisonous wastes from the system and
avoid uric acid accumulations. Take GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules periodical
ly and you will find that the system will
always be in perfect working order. Your
spirits will be enlivened, your muscles
made strong and your face have once
more the look of youth and health.
New life, fresh strength and health will
come as you continue this treatment. When
your first vigor has been restored continue
for awhile taking a capsule or two each
day They will keep you in condition and
prevent a return of your troubles.
There is only one guaranteed brand OF
Haarem Oil Capsules, GOLD MEDAL.
There are many fakes on the market. BE
sure you get the Original GOLD MEDAL
Imported HARLEM Oil Capsules. They are
the only reliable. For sale by all frst-class
druggists.-Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
Old warships Put to Good Use.

In the days before the war, one of
the features of Ryde, Isle of Wight,
was the fleet of obsolete warships
which rode mournfully at anchor to
the west of the pier. There was Il
curious air of desolation about them
with their gunboat gray showing rust
everywhere, their truncated masts,
cleared decks, and blackened brasses.
AS the ferry steamed out of Ports
mouth, some four miles away across
the Solcnt, they had a warlike appear
ance enough, but the nearer one came
To them the more one saw that their
fighting days were over.
But were they? May there not have
been amongst them some of the old
cruisers which joined I'm the now IA
nous run for Zeebrugge the other
night? Perhaps they are Ryde boats
which now lie gloriously ut the bottom
of the sea, blocking the way to the
nests Of Bruges."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BreadIess Meals Save Wheat.

HOW are you saving wheat! One
way Is TO serve breadless meals now
and then. Have you ever tried them2
Breadless meals need planning
ahead. You can't take just any menu
and take the bread out and expect the
family to like It, Bread has several
functions in the meal, and fully de-
serves the high opinion which we have
Of 1t. 1t is one of our best foods for
fuel, furnishing carbohydrate In the
form of starch and also bodybuilding
protein and mineral substances. But
If the meal contains enough other food
TO furnish the starch and the protein
needed why not save the bread?
Try planning your meals so that
these wheat-saving dishes take the
place Of the bread. Potatoes, sweet
potatoes or dnshcens-mashed, baked,
boiled or riced-riCe, oven-frled corn
meal mush, hominy grits, large hom-
my. baked beans, lima beans, split
peas-all are good served us vege-
tables, with meat and gravy. 1t Is not
necessary TO serve more than one of
these starchy foods ut meal, but
serving two Of them, for instance,
well-brOwned crusty croquettes or
fried mush (0nd these can be cooked
IN the oven instead of In the fat ket.
TIED I'm addition to potatoes or sweet
potatoes, makes the meal more tasty
for many OF US and Is IN easy way Of
securing variety. Aside from the
question Of economy and convenience
the important thing In such a case Is
not the number Of cereal foods served,
but the character OF the meal as
whole, which must be truly varied and
not made up almost entirely Of any
single type Of food. We must have
other kinds Of food In our diet In
abundance as well MS starchy foods,
Therefore, in planning your bread
less meals make sure that you serve
an abundance OF fresh vegetables,
such as green cabbage, kale, turnip
tops onions, onion tops dnndcllons
ana other greens, asparagus green
peas, tomatoes, spinach, carrots and
SO ON, choosing those which are I'm sea.
son and abundant In your garden or
your market. With varied meal
planned in the usual way except that
the servings Of the starchy foods and
the vegetables are larger than usual
to make up for the bread, you can
have breakfast, dinner or supper
which may be pleasing to the taste and
which will meet the body needs
There are other food combinations
and dishes which you can take ndvan-
tage Of in planning tho meals with
bread. For instance, you may prefer
to replace part OF your usual allow
ance Of bread with wheat-savlng
dessert. These desserts furnish much
the same food materials as bread. but
in n different form: Rico pudding,
homlny pudding Indlnn pudding. tapl-
oco cream or fruit taploca, cornstarch
pudding, baked bananas (use bananas
which are underripe, because they are
richer In starch than the ripe ones)
or gingerbread made from the wheat
! substitutes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06

with water. Butter n baking dish and
put a layer OF crumbs sprlnkled with
cinnamon or nutmeg, then a layer OF
rhubarb and three or four tablespoon
fuls Of corn slrup. Dot with butter.
Repeat until dish is full, covering the
top with buttered crumbs. Bake for
20 minutes and brown on top. This
may be served hot with or without
sauce.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
Mo Back Door.

A crowded elevator stopped with n
shudder Mt the ninth floor of one OF
the large Office buildings In the city.
The operator called "Out Miner No
one volunteered TO follow his sugges-
ton, however, and n crowd was wait
ing to get on. "Step back In the car,
please" said the operator as the crowd
ON nine started 10 push its way in.
when all but one had squeezed in, and
the operator had repeated his request,
q small boy piped up IN n compressed-
sounding voice, Say, mister there
hain't no back door TO this car."--ln-
diunapolis News.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06

A new type OF garden laborer, known
rs the "mooulIghtcr" has appeared in
London (Eng) suburban country dis
tricts, owing to the shortage of general
lahorcrs. The moonllghter is work.
man who is employed nll day. but who
is willing to earn little extra money
by working during the moonlight
nights In the gardens and allOtments.
His is the only sort Of labor that the
suhurbanlte can now employ in the
digging and sowing of the vegetable
plot which every suburban householder
regards as an essential part of his
household.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
OLD SORES, ULCERS
AND ECZEMA VANISH
Good, Old, Reliable Peterson's ONT
ment Stops Itching Instantly.

Had 81 ulcers on my legs. Doctors
wanted to cut off leg. Peterson's ONT
ment cured me."-Wm. j. Nichols, 40
Wilder St., Rochester, N. Y.
Get large box for 80 cents at any drug
gist, says Peterson, and money back if it
doesn't help you at once. Always keep
Peterson's Ointment in the house. Fine for
burns, scalds, bruises, and the surest rem
edy for skin diseases, pimples, itching
eczema and piles the world mas ever known.
"Peterson's Ointment is the best for
bleeding and itching piles | have ever
found Major Charles Il. Whitney, Vine
yard Haven, Mass.
"Peterson's Ointment has given great
satisfaction for Salt Rheum. Mrs. j. l.,
Weiss. Cuylervile N. Y.
All druggists sell 1t, recommend 1t.
Mail orders filed, charges prepaid by
Peterson Bros, Buffalo, n. Y. Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
Java Rich in OIL and Iron.

on and iron have been found on
the Island Of lava, Adylces from
Sournbaye, Java, state that powerful
on gushers have been tapped Mt 4
depth of 800 yards in the Tremboel
fields. Another message says that an
iron vein -four feet thick has been lo-
cated ncnr Min and the chief Of the
geological survey estimates The guam
uty Of ore available ii 100000 tons
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06

day is a substitute day--a day of sub
stltute eggs, substitute coffee. substi-
tute milk, substitute tobacco, substi-
tute sausage. all prepared by chem
istry.
These chemical substitutes, perhaps,
contain some little nourishment, but
their taste Is awful. At the fashion
able geological garden restaurant In
Berlin a junker one day called wait
ress up and said:
There's something queer about this
coffee. 1t tastes TO me like cocoa
"The waitress examined 1t closely,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
MUST BE SOMETHING AWFUL
Seemingly Leave a Great Deal
TO Be Deslred.

President Gustavus Ohllnger of the
Toledo chamber OF commerce, whose
exposures have been helpful to the
government, said on q meatless day In
Washington.
What is n meatless day here In
comparison with every day in Ger
manyf In Germany, you know, every
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
Remove Varnish.

When doing over an old piece OF
furniture all old varnish may be quick
ly removed by washing with a solu-
ton of one part water glass (sillcate
of soda) and seven parts water. Use
mixture generously, as it is cheap, and
you will soon find the wood looking
fresh and clean as new. When dry.
stain and wax.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
Bird Man of the Future.

"Confound itw exclaimed the bird
man of 2G74 A. ID.
"'Smatter pop?" asked the night owl.
ooh, was going to fly out a little
with the boys last night, but my wife
stuck my wings full O molasses aud [
couldn't fly any farther than the Y. NJ.
G. A. w-Richmond Times Dispatch.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
!! to the a. ERESE
| HOUSEWIFE

II is quite correct nowadays 70 tip
your soup plate 70 be sure OF the last
drop.
Dry bread can be ground In the meat
chopper and used In place Of -four In
making gingerbread.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
chanaeable Taffeta Sport Sets

Sets consisting Of hat and bag are
made OF changeable taffeta in many
combinations OF color. The hats have
wide brims, that give the sort of shade
to the eyes that Is welcome on the sea
shore or in the country. and the bags
are big enough for sock and the
attached ball of yarn.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
Dandruff and .tchlnu.

TO restore dry. falling hair and get rid
OF dandraff, rub Cuticura Ointment
into scalp Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
X, Boston" At druggists and by mail
Soap 20, Ointment 25 and 50.-Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06

A delicious and novel salad Is made
Of lettuce, cream cheese and prunes.
Milk must be kept covered to pre-
vent molds from the air getting into 1t.
Barley and wheat -four mixed can
BIO used for baking powder biscuit
Onions cooked with milk, cheese or
a meat flavor make satisfactory dish.
To make cut flowers last In wintsr
keep them In wide-mouthed jar.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
Protected,

Soph-I was over to see her last
night when someone threw brick
through the window and hit the poor
girl in the side
Frosh-Did II hurt her?
Soph-No; but 1t broke three of my
fingers.--Burr.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
RHUBARB-H0W
TO USE 1T

One Of the food specialists en-
ployed by the United States de-
partment Of agriculture Is an en-
thusiast on rhubarb. Not only
does she demonstrate 1t In the
departmental kitchens and else
where, not only does she COM
mend its good qualities to wom-
en- everywhere, but she grows
1t in her own garden and pre-
pares it in her own kitchen for
use by her own family. Read
her statement Of some Of the
excellent uses she finds for It.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-06-06
At the opera.

"'vhat a powerful voice that tenor
has r Yes; | can't hear myself talk
when he's singing"