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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-12-18

Now is a good time to have
that floor socket put in for the
new floor lamp, a new drop cord
properly installed for safety and
convenience for the electric iron,
to have the new wall light in
stalled over the dressing table,
or maybe have the light
switches properly placed so that
everything will be ready for the
holiday season, your guests and
yourself. We are prepared to
handle any repair work quickly
and correctly. Just now we are
offering some special PROPOSE
tons on house wiring. See us or
phone to us and we will give you
an idea of the cost on your wants
we want the small iobs.as we'll
as the larger ones. Phone. 6O4.'
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-12-18
MARSEILLES
MISS THERESA pHilLIMORE.
Representative, Branch Office Phimore BUILDING

John Denhart Of Ransom. spent yes
terday here at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Weir.
Mrs. L. VI. Jennings was an Ottawa
caller yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Porter 70 Years Old,
In honor 0, her 18th birthday ami
yersary Mrs. William Porter. who re-
sides on West Biuft stree: entertain
ell a number of relatives, at dinner
party todaJ at her home, Those pres
ont were, Mrs. Neil Kruse. Mr., and
Mrs Goo. Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs. AL
smith and children and Mr.. and Mrs.
William Porter OF Ottawa
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-12-18
Fred Piaisted.

1918 and served as Rice's assistant.
He continued with the Blue and White
oarsmen last season, and was nom.
iDally in charge of the crew. although
he divided authority with Eugene CT.
annini.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-12-18
Mrs. Porter 70 Years Old,
10 Give prixate Dance.

r. Same Old Bunch" will give pri-
Eate dancing party tonight in the
Home Defense League hall
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-12-18

To Give Xmas Eve Dance.
4 dance VIII be given thri5tmas
eve at the Kline Coliseum. johnson
orchestra will play.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-12-18

Mr. and Mrs. Cyrd& TlDwbridge
paft last evening in ottawa.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-16
She Married An Acreage Man
By ZOU DDCKLNY

Maybe I've q at Of the blues. Every
body gets blue once In . while"
This did not satisfy me. Looking
back, realized that Jim has never
been himself since Charles Bolton dis
appeared with that money. The shock
Of it, as we'll as the actual loss of his
capital, caused Jim to lose his grip.
1t weakened his confidence in himself.
The sudden realization of this cleo
trified me. Good men go dow, to fail
ure every day through this Using Of
their grip. Their ability is as keen as
ever. It's their nerve that goes to
pieces. The thing is psychological.
studied Jim as he sat there In
the lamplight. l tried to penetrate the
invisible wall which always seemed
between us. Tried to get to the true
Jim, the man within that big shell of
a body, and comprehend what was
passing in his mind and soul.
Sometimes this Jim Salisbury who
has been my husband for more than a
year seems stranger. Something
about him eludes me. wonder II
other wives ever have this odd sense
Of strangepess and inaccessibility
What causes it? How can it be
broken down?
"Jim, you old darling" I laughed.
suddenly. grasping at anything to end
the uncomfortable silence, you &C!
as If you had fallen in love with the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-16

have been so occupied lately fall
ing in and out of love, regaining my
balance and hammering my work dur
ing every available moment, that !
have not watched Jim closely, or per-
ceived that he Is struggling with his
own problems. -.....,
"YOu look tired out, Jim," I observ-
ed when he cane home tonight
He made a sudden effort to look
CHEEKY and animated. It was q pain
full failure. "Oh, no. I'm not particu.
larly tired" he answered. His man
ner puzzled me.
"Jimi" l said. firmly. "Tell me
more about your work at the Office
You hate it,don't you, dear? Hate
working a. an employe, I mean. II
inks you, doesn't it,"
He remained silent, cutting the
leaves Of q magazine in preoccupied
way. put a finger beneath his chin
and deliberately raised his face sc
that could look into his eyes.
'Why don't you he frank with me
Jimmie? Husbands and wives should
be pals. I'm willing to be a pal. But
you always shut me out from your
heart, somehow, and make me fee
helpless when l SO sincerely want tt
help, and really believe l could"
"Oh, it's nothing. Ann" he replied
awkwardly. OTIS so hard for Jim tt
take anyone into his confidence, espe
cially q woman.) THAT sickness Of
mine took the pep out of me, l guess
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-16
Heart and Beauty Problems
~ Mn. Elisabeth Thompson

suffering that II was dishonorable to
act in the way she did. Perhaps she
doesn't realize because Of her age.
believe that your health will improve
when you are in home or apartment
of your own. e.
Dear Mrs. Thompson: Which is real
ly proper for girls from Is to % years
Just MARY Smith" or Miss Mary
Smith," II the former is permissible
would 1t be all right to have it either
MARY J. Smith" or MARY Jane
Smith,? .
The first one is proper If you care
for it, but I think the better form
would be Miss Mary Smith," "Miss
Mary J. Smith," or Miss Mary Jane
Smith" like the last one best.
Dear Mrs. thompson: Some time
ago I wrote you asking II you knew Of
remedy for freckles, and have
watched the papers ever since hoping
to find the answer. Hope to find the
answer soon. FRECKLES.
am afraid you did not read my
column closely, at least one evening
for I answered your letter and that
Of another girl who also asked about
freckles. Lemon juice used occasion.
ally has q tendency to bleach the skin
Buttermhk Is also good for the skin
But really 1t seems that freckles are
obstinate and sometimes almost i'm
! possible to get rid of. I have never
known anybody who got entirely rid
Of them, although bleaching the skin
makes them lighter, think.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-16

blonde stenographer or were contem-
plating . raid on the c0mpany's strong
box!"
To my amaxement. Jim looked
startled. He shot quick glance at
me, noted my guilelessness. and rose
abruptly with q short unmirthful
laugh.
I'VE haven't any blonde stenogaph-
ers." he said, rather superhuously.
thought Don't be silly. Ann. Come
on. let's have q cocktail before din
ner." II I was puzzled before. l was
twice AZ puzzled then. Without any
reason whatever, the thought Of Mrs
Fr1sbie shot into my mind.
Ito be continued.)
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-16

Dear Mrs. Thompson: am In q hard
position and don't know which way to
turn. About year ago I married and
my husband and l continued to live
with my mother because she is a
widow and needs US with her. My
brother is in the home. too, but he is
only seventeen and cannot contribute
to mothers support.
Last spring had the influenza and
since then have been in very poor
health. Because OF this mother gets
breakfast for the boys. She does the
smallest trick I have ever heard Of.
She serves first class fruits and foods
to my brother and seconds to my hus.
band. Oleo is put on his butter plate
while my brother has the best cream.
cry butter. have spoken to mother
time aQd time again. 1t seems to me
terrible that my husband who pays for
every bit of food we should be treated
in such q manner.
Now my husband has announced
that he will not live in mothers home
any longer. He says we will get q
small apartment and he will get his
own meals. He also says he will con.
tribute one-fourth toward mothers
support. have three married sisters
and he says mother will have to live
with one Of them or they will have to
help keep her where she is.
Mothers heart is broken and she
begs me not to leave her. She prom
Uses that she will not treat my hus
band so again. She has promised this
before and has broken her word. What
shall do?
DAUGHTER AND WIFE.
Go with your husband. He Is very
generous in his treatment Of you,
mother, It, seems to me. Most men Il
they were treated so meanly would
not offer to contribute toward the
support.
Your mother will have to learn from
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-16
EIGHT CHILDREN HAD CROUPE

II have eight children and give
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writes Mrs P. Rehkamp. 2404 Herman
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mucus and phlegam, stops that strang
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-16
MINERS GRANT INCREASE TO
WEINBERG or PARIlAME EMIT
nv Associated Pressl

LONDON. Dec. 1.-THE plant Of
members Of parliament who have to
live on their salaries Of E400 . year
that they cannot make both ends meet
and properly look after the interests
of their constituents, has met with q
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-16
ADDRESS YOUR, MAIL RIGHT

Things don't mean what they say,
directory clerks at the postoffice have
discovered. Thursday mail carrier
left the office with letter addressed
to Mrs. Jewel Catty. Thought on the
part of directory clerk had uncovered
the fact that the letter was meant for
Mrs. Julius KOtte.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-16

The area Of the Great Lakes Is:
Superior. $4,000 square miles: Michi-
gan, 22,300; Huron. $4,000: Erie, 10000
and Ontario, 1900 square miles.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-12-16

The average whale yields 1000 al
Ions Of oil.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
PEEK FORECASTS LOWER
PRICES ON FOODsTUFFs
Head OF Department of Commerce
Board Says Hoovcr'S Statement
Was misunderstood.
WHEAT TO STAY REASONABLE
I"lour-AIaking Grain IL Price Barom-
ctcr, and Means Provision List
Will Be Subject to Revision Down.
ward in Short Time, lie Declares.
TBv Associated Pres.

WASIIINGTON. March 24.-Cheaper
food in tho near future was predicted
today by Chairman Peck. OF tho De-
partmcpt OF Commerce Industrial
Board as result of a conference with
food administration officials in New
York.
AIr. Peek said there has been gen.
cral misunderstanding Of q recent
statement by Mr.. Hoover tina, wheat
might so 10 $3.50 a bu3hcl and added
that the $1,000. 100000 grain appropri-
alton was made by Congress to nablc
tho public to set wheat products at
reasonable prices. as we'll as TO mako
good the guarantee 20 the producer.
With wheat prices reasonable, Mt.
Peek said. reasonable Prices Of other
products could be expected because
wheat IL tho barometer * :he food
trade. Mr.. Peck and William Al nt-
ter. 4 member OF the board, rcturncd
from New York this morning, where
they went 10 obtain from officials OF
the food administration and its grain
corporation statement OF their policy
on food prices.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
NAVY READY TO FIGHT
AT DROP OF THE HAT
LaconIc Reply Is Credited TO Vice.
Admiral Sims. but He De-
MICS Claim.

NEW YORK, March :4.-(Special-.-
Nice-Adm!ral william 6 Sims, com
mander Of the American naval forces
in the war zone, refuses to be known
20 history as the author OF a laconic
reply 20 the British naval commander
who asked when tho American de-
stToyers sen- TO Queenstown 10 help
conquer Germany would be ready 10
hSht- The famous words as attributed
20 cc-Ad,niral Sims were: I'VE can
start at once. We made our prepara-
ton on the way"
What actually happened. asserts
the vicc-admiral in letter published
here. was that when the destroyers
commanded b. Commander Joseph X.
Taussig arrived at Queenstown. after
their 3,oo0-milc transatlantic voyage.
they were in need OF coalinS. Admiral
Bayiy asked when the American ships
would be ready for service, and Com
mander Tauss!g replied that he would
be ready as soon as his vessels could
bc refueled.'
Nicc-Adm!ral Sims writes that he
was ct that time in Paris. He added
that Commando Taussig was one OF
the ab!est destroyer commanders who
served under me in the Atlantic 40
tilla. and the reply he made 10 Ad.
'niral Bayly was exactly the reply /
would have expected him TO make.
can make no claim 10 having made
use TO any epigrammatical express ion
on this occa ion
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
DE:RWIL. O
Instantly Beauties the
Complexion. Druggists
refund the money if it fails.
|RELIaBLE METHOD OF HAIR CARE

Hair is by far the most conspicu-
Gus thing about us and is probably
the most easily damaged by bad or
careless treatment. If We arc very
careful in hair washing, VIC will
have virtually no hair troubles. An
especially fine shampoo for this
weather. one that brings out all the
natural beauty OF the hair. that dis
solves and entirely removes all dan
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be used at trininE expense by sim
ply dissolving a teaspoonfui of can
throx (Which you can get at any
druggist's), in Il cup OF hot water.
This makes a full cup Of shampoo
liquid, enough so it is easy to apply
it to all the hair instead Of just the
top of the head This chemically
dissolves all impurities and creates
soothing, cooling lather. RinsinE
leaves the scalp spotlcssly clean,
soft and plant, while the hair takes
Oh the glossy richness Of natural
color also fluflincsS which makes
1t seem much heavier than it ia
After canthrox shampoo arranging
the hair Is a plcasure.--Adv
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
RUPTURED?
TRY THIS free
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
KANSAS GOVERNOR REFUSES
TO MEET COTTON GROWERS
Declares South "TrndinE on Misery of
World" In Cutting
Acreage.

TOPEKA. KANS, March 24.-The
cotton growers OF the South. in their
effort TO limit the acreage OF cotton to
maintain high prices. are trading upon
the misery of the world" Governor
ing an invitation of the South Carolina
Cotton Association to attend 4 con-
feCence AZ which reports OF the cam
paign to reduce cotton acreage will be
received. The letter was addressed to
J; s Wannanlaker, Columbia s. G,
chairman of the association.
Basing his conclusion upon govern
ment crop reports, Governor Allen
estimated cotton growers are making
IS much money with cotton at 35 cents
pound as Kansas farmers arc maxim z
from their wheat at S3.25 a bushel
kansas farmers are doing every
thing in their power to increase the
wheat yield so that every one may
have bread but it seems the cotton
growers are trying at the same time
TO prevent the same people from having
clothes" he declared.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
COMB SAGE TEA IN
FADED OR GRAY HAIR
Ii Mixed with Sulphur it Dark
ems so Naturally Nobody
can Tell.

Grandmother kept her hair bcauti-
fully darkened, glossy and attractive
with "a brow OF Sage Tea and Sulphur
Whenever her hair took on that dull,
faded or streaked appearance. this
simple mixture was applied with won
derful effect. BY asking at any drug
store for "Wyetha Sage and Sulphur
Compound" you will get a large bot
tie OF this old-timc recipe. improved
by the addition OF other ingredients,
all ready TO use, at very little cost
This simple mixture can be depended
upon to restore natural color and
beauty to the hair.
~ weil-known downtown druggist
says everybody uses Wycth's Sage and
sulphur Compound now because 1T
da rkens SO naturally and evenly that
nobody can tell it has been applied
it's so easy To use, too. You simply
dampcn II comb or soft Arush and draw
it through your hair. taking one strand
At time. By morning the gray hair
disappears; after another application
or two, it is restored 10 it's natural
color and looks glossy, soft and beau
tiful-- DIV.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
WHY CHILLY WEATHER
BRINGS RHEUMATISM
Says skin pores are closed and
uric acid remains
in blood.

rheumatism is no respecter OF age.
sex. color or rank II not the most
dangerous OF human affliction, it is
TO rheumatism should eat less meat,
dress as warmly as possible. avoid any
undue exposure and above all. drink
lots OF pure water.
Rheura tism is caused by uric acid
which is generated in tho boYels and
absorbed into the blood. IT is the
f, lotion OF tho kidneys to filter this
acid from tho blood and cast it out in
he urine; the pores Of the skin arc
also a means OF freeing the blood Of
this impurity. In damp and chilly
cold weather the skin pores arc closed
thus forcing the kidneys to do double
work; they become weak and sluggish
and fail to eliminate this uric acid
which Et .ps accommodating and circu-
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settling in the joints and muscles
causing stiffness. soreness and pain,
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At The first twinGe Of rheumatism
get from any pharmacy about four
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lad Salts is inexpensive, harmless
and is made from the acid of grapes
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
ADJUSTMENTS
or-Madc Man" J.. 4 Zig Iit.

ior-Madc Man" IL a Zig Hit.
an paul Bart. tailog's helper.
mer. fatalist, man OF destiny. as
ed by i,.cnard sterling a. the
denny last night, is "a stage creation
worth going miles 10 see. This
was endorsed by last nights
cnce. which appldudcd ana recalled
players enthusiastically.
10 Tailor Made Man WON out last
i, on it's merits. These are many,
/ Cap!tally brought out. Jean faul
proved TO himself. and 30 more
i modicum OF his hearers, that
resourceilIl man o! dreams. pms
.ition. may succeed in making h!n-
a figure ~ consequence. Wlth the
OF a borrowed evening suit. acuuIr-
loleus volens from the owner. Bart
Gcs a society reception. forms the
Iairtaucc OF the great hnancicr,
es himself Indispensable. inaUgu-
s the adjus tmeut OF serious labor
ute, and, when his humble past
atcn TO undo him. finds that he
made big place for himself. The
.rncr has conquered. Napoleon has
1 outdonc, since il took him years
attain his destiny. 1t took Bart
+ months.
-c frankly regret THAT. this ex
lcly clever and entertaining play is
10 be In Richmond for more than
performance, since it's reception
night would have guaranteed
,city houses for two or three nights
@. This Is one Of tho plays which
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
.The wnnderer- Here Friday.

The great Biblical drama, The
Wandercr." which VIII be the attrac-
urday and Saturday matinee. is said
70 owe its success largely 70 the tact
that II appeals 10 the infrcQGcut the
atccGcer. It's theme. which is that o:
the story OF the prodigal son. is so
widely known that many persons who
!arly attracted 20 see this spectacular
production. They so 10 see The
Wandcrer' TO see how that best-be-
loved parable OF the Holy BOOK has
too. It Is said tina, the Spectacular
beauty and dramatic interest is n po-
tent attraction and charm for the o.
casionaI thcatergoer. Tho regular
playgoer. too is thus attracted and SO
the drama cnlsts the interest OF al
Cons dered purely as spectacle;
among the marvellous achievements Of
modern starecraft, which is wha, David
set out TO make il. AS drama deal
ing with Il religious subject. II is said
TO be both Impressive and thrilling.
The cast also calls for superlativcs
In writing Of IL, Tor. included in il are
such weIl-kncwn players as Frederick
Lewis Florence Auer, Richard Thorn
ton. olga Newton, Henry DugEan.
Mabel Mont gomcry and 100 or more
others, al! selected for their :.dapta-
bility 20 the parts they play in the
drama.
\ flock OF sheep. dogs and goats par
ticipates in the first act, which shows
the pastoral home OF the prodigal son.
Jcthcr, The son of Jesse. in the hills of
Judca. The second act reveals a gilded
house cf The dissolutc in Jerusalem,
where the prodigal wastes his sub
stance in riotuous living and repent
ant. seeking forgiveness.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
Good Sho,H Mt LYRIC.

Especially good clean comedy
characterized the bill at the Lyric yes
trrday evening. Mirth producers OF
varied character we're on the program,
all above the average. The bill opens
strongly sith Allen, Clifford and Barry.
combine music, mirth and beauty into
an especially attractive Offering OF
song, musical numbers on different
Ting number
Barley and Porter were well re-
cc!vcd in "a novel Offering that featured
= comparison OF modern and ancient
melodies. The Boy From Home
made hit with the audience and KEEP.
them in constant laughter. Others on
the program were Ward and Raymond
and Ressye Clifford. Both acts were
we'll received.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
rheumatism?
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II you have rheumatism. iumbsgo. sore
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
Habitua1 Constipation Cured
In IL 10 81 DnYs

"IAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN" is spc-
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for Habitunl Constipation 1t relieves
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Very Pleasant to Take. coo per bottle.
ADV
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-03-25
MOAiEN's MEETINGS.

regular monthly meeting o. the wo-
= Auxiliary. War Camp Community
90 VIII be held in the Jefferson Thurs
q NrcA, each member has been asked
Iag with her 4 bundle 10! clothing
Worulu-s Auxiliary 20 the IiOwItE"-s
CATION w.l! hold Its regular meeting
ut a. SIS o'ClOct In tns auditorium
&c Hotel Murphy Annex.