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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-15
MARINE BRINGS HOME
GERMAN BUDDY WITH
RECORD IN HUN ARMY

Private Oscar OsmundsOn, late OF
the 9th Marines famous I'd Division
Is the first Ottawan to return home
with IA full hedged German buddy as
his side-kick and m5te Private Os.
mundson, former O. r. S. athlete, vino
enlisted year ago, is at the home 0,
his mother, Mrs. Ella Osmundson. f03
Guthrie street, and his pal. IA good
| American now, is with him as wei
come guest. The two met near Cos.
LEM In some little berg on the Rhine,
and since have been fast and insepa
rable friends.
Private Osmundson's chum is mona
other than Lux, German police dog.
who saw duty on the Hun front lines
as Red Cross runner. Osmundsor
obtained Lux from German citizen
who traced his ownership 10 the wolf.
like canine by methods which used ia
be simple in olden days here. h
stole the animal and saw good
chance TO get him back to Americ.
by turning him over to the marines
Osmundson was the fortunate man g.
lected for this honor For seven
months Lux and his colonel have
been sharing bunk and mess together
with the edge perhaps. being Lnxs
way, as many a choice mOrsel from
the officers table found its way down
the dogs gullet. while his boss had TO
ri nd
cacies served enlisted men.
Lux does not speak English nor
does he understand much OF it. He
Is getting on, however, and as he is
more intelligent and better dog than
he used to be year or so ago II |.
expected he will talk the language
very fiuently in few more months.
As il is he has TO be conversed with
in an alien tongue until such time a.
he gets real understanding of Amer.
lean ways.
Having all the appearances of being
a descendant Of a wolf, Lux is not III.
kind OF dog that entices friendship
# man. He has piercing eyes that
'eem to penetrate deep into one. while
his long brown and black fur and
bushy tail kinkle at a verbotten angle
when stranger approaches him. How
ever, he is OF a kindly disposition and
bellies his looks by making up with
nearly everybody ,at least everybody
who Is the least bit friendly with
dogs.
His history shows he worked on a
German police force before going into
the army to do Red Cross work. His
teeth have all been closely filed down
-" oSsibly to prevent his eating any
meat in case he found that unknown
HYurv In Germany he still
wears a hea Wy leather collar and
license tag issued by a German munic.
pality before he decided To become an
american citizen and live among civ.
liHed people,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-15

The list of things done differently
In Japan Is said to be long one by
those compctcnt,to speak from contact
with the japanese. Here are Il few
taken Mt random. 70 show that the
difference is real; Japanese Indies
sit with their hands folded. palm up
ward: every lady slaves. Ladies' ncv-
or brush their hair. they only comb It,.
II Is polite to make Il noise with the
mouth when eating certain food
Ladies'. however seldom do so, rs they
nre supposed to suppress their feel
ings. A bride calls ON her ncighhors
md friends, Instead Of her noghhors
and friends calling on her. where we
speak Of Il thimhlcfnl the .Iupnnose
speak of n "sTMrrow's tear" Number
three Is always lucky, except In "tuk.
uWnn" tplcklrd rndism. To offer n
person three pieces would be rude.
We speak Of putting n thing on the
fire to cook. The .INpnnesp Of
putting fire through II. ANnn never
wishes his wife good morning" first
She grrrts him and no rcplips. A
woman never speaks of her husband
ms SUCH she speaks Of ''ihr ho,lse."---
brooklyn Eagle.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-15
Chivalrous Private.

The wife of Il wounded soldier was
given permit to France. to see him
before he died, says the London UIng-
lund) Morning Post. The funeral was
on II wet cold day. At the grnvcside
the chaplain whispered to the woman :
"Now am going to offer up II prayer"
"rhen must kneel," she said. mo
never mind kneeling: just stand" he
whispered again. But II Tommy un-
derstood her distress, slipped off his
coat, rolled II plllow.fashion, md laid
It for her on the sodden ground, ~ she
anclt und was cOmf0rted.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-15
The WhinnnnrMill

II is almost impossible to see a
whippoorwil in the daytime because
of the manner in which II sits upon n
iltnb Of Il tree. II doesn't sit cross
wise. like other birds. but lengthwise
of the limb. It's toes are short, hut
hrond spreading, and it can sit length
wise ON II limb better tlinn 1t could sit
cf'oSSWise, where ii would have to
clasp the limb with its toes like other
birds. You may pass right under Il
tree where whirpoorwill is sitiin.
on II limb and never notice it-and II
knows it viii never be noticed so II
doesn't become alarmed and fly out OF
the free.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-15
APPROVED DESIGN or STREET
Papers Of Thomas Jefferson Show His
Connection With Laying Out CAPT.
tabs Great Avenue.

Among the papers Of Thomas JEFF
Is the bin Of Pontius p. STEELE, in
1907, to Thomas Mlinroe. superintend-
ent Of the city of Washington, for n
supper povidcd for all the wOrkmen
engaged in the public buildings on the
completion of the south wing Of the
capitol. 1G1 persons, ut Sl.23 per
head" The supper was given at the
capitol. The bill was approved by b.
Henry i.atrobe, superintendent of pub
lie buildings. who calls the O.cnt ''the
raising supper"
A particularly interesting letter Is
one from President jefferson to
Superintendent Munroe. dated Month
cello, March II. 1868. referring To
Thornt"n'S original design for PcnnSyl-
ranln avenue. which jefferson amend
ID and approved. This approved de-
sign shows Il gravel road or carriages,
IS feet in width. borlcrcd on each side
ny space II feet wide for tl'cc-lincd
walks, then brick pavement 90 feet
N width. Jefferson explains: zone
reason of preference is that this agrees
with the present disposition Of thr
Pennsylvania avenue. 1t will allow us
also next autumn either IN plant our
outer elms in the same line with the
Lonbardy poparS, giving to these trees
If large growth Il distance suitable To
iheir size, or we may plant them mid
way, so as Ia make Il shaded mali of
" feet BREADTH or pass Il canal along
HE middle at Il future day or Il gravel
walk, or anything we please
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-15
WhY Diamonds Burst.

That diamonds burst Is an old iden,
which has been variously explained.
1t has been thought that the stones
have been fractured by violent crlip-
tons in the lncloSing rocks. by sudden
In the smoky specimens by Spontane-
Gus breaking up. Or. !. II. Sutton con-
cludes that the breaking usually re-
suits from the minerals inclosed.
These may be garnet zircon, ilmeniie or
ordinary heating ut least. have 50
much greater expansion than the dil-
rond that they would exert great pres
sure.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-15
Don't Worry.

Rise above small things The woman
who lets small things worry her viii
be completely undone the first time
she meets with Il really big problem.
1t Is disintegrnting To- your mental and
nervous condition. not to mention your
physical condition. to worry.
You need not he resigned to fate nor
slip your troubles MS the old friend
duck. back throws water. Blt you
cnn meet troubles with II will to con.
auer or u1jas: thcm--nnd after that
"they should worry" but not yc1.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-15
CAAUTAUQUA NEARS
CLOSE; CIRCUS WILL
Be STAGED TONIGHT
EXCELLENT PROGRAM Rem.
DERED vESTERDAv-MUS jCAl
TREAT IN STORE FOR SUNDAY.
THE FINAL DAY OF ASSEMBLY.

A big open air circus. put on b,
local talent, viii be staged at the Com
munity Assembly tonight under the di
rection Of Miss Laura Eustis. who has
had charge Of the play hours. A bic
free street parade. composed of wild
animals. clowns. ponies, etc. will pass
through the grounds before the bic
show. The circus proper will contain
all the attractions of a big three ring
performance, and n burlesque of the
programs given at the assembly pre-
vicus to today.
Last evening at s O'Clock Miss Ole
dine Wood of this city gave a half
hour recital which was greatly en-
joyed by the large audience gathered
to hear it, Miss Wood has a beautl
full voice. and has undergone several
years of musical training. As an art.
ist she takes her place with the sing
ers OF the younger school who are first
~ rank today Ill
One Of the finest lectures of the
season was delivered last evening by
Fred G Bale of the Columbus, Ohio,
juvenile courts.
Judge Bale is more than IAN excel
lent lecturer He is man pOsses sc !
with q, mission in the big field az serv-
'ce to the boys and girls of America
For years he has led a life which Mas
brought him close TO the lives of the
youngsters who most need his helr.
In most convincing manner he drove
home to his audience last night the
great, crying needs today for more
sincere regard on the part OF the
American public for the welfare and
the proper education of the boys and
girls. His appeal for a closer touc h
with the lives of those unfortunate
children who lack the tender care OF
the home and the influence Of a
mothers love struck chords of SYM
pathy with his audience which should
reap results In an awakening Of pub
lie sentiment aR9g these two much
neglected lines -
The song rec&iH by Miss Loretta
BONNER of Houston. Texas. formerly
OF Ottawa was great treat to those
who gathered to attend the afternoon
program. She possesses a remarkably
fl AZ voice which shows careful train
ing.
Following Miss BONNER, Justin
Jaeger, Ottawa's barytone soloist and
entertainer, gave very pleasing aft
ernoon recital. In carefully selected
program he again demonstrated that
the reputation he has made for him
self among the Ottawa music lovers
has been well earned In both els
numbers and his humorous
Scotch songs of Harry Lauder he was
perfectly at home and sang with an
ease that is delight to hear.
The last day of the assembly Is Sun
day. Aug. II, when a treat is in store
for all who love good. catchy music
The Famous Metropolitan Quartet OF
Chicago, which is now touring on the
Redpath circuit, will give two con
Cer:s one at $3.50 in the afternoon and
one at s O'Clock in the evening
These folks have one of the biggest
attractions to offer of all organizations
on the chautauQua platform.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-15
SOCIETY NOTES

The members of the Blue Bird club
held IA picnic on Wednesday evening
at Starved Rock state park, in honor
OF Lieut. Edward Heating and wife.
Lieut.. Heating recently returned from
overseas, and Mrs Heating Is IA char
.er members OF the club. Twenty
guests were present A picnic sup
per was served at $50 o'clock, and
in the evening the guests danced in
the pavilion,
Miss Rachael Bradish enter aimed
sixteen young ladies at her home on
Pearl street this afternoon with a
party IN honor of her house guest.
Miss Virginia Foster of Chicago. Four
tables of bridge were played The
house was prettily decorated with
garden flowers. Late in the afternoon
dainty refreshments were served.
- y =
Twenty members of the West Side
Bible Class held their annual picnic
and outing yesterday at Chautauqna
Park The ladies' went out to the park
in time for the afternoon program Of
the Baptist Assembly At the close
of the program the annual election of
officers was held, at which lime the
following officers We're elected:
Prosident-Mrs George A. Harris,
horn.
Vice president-Mrs. Edward Nc
Call.
Secretary John Barr.
Treasurer Max MeckenstOck.
At $50 o'clock delicious picnic
supper was served at a long table ar
ranged east Of the pavilion, after
which the ladies attended the evening
assembly program.
Wis Dorothy Refor has issued In
vtaiions fer an afternoon parry TO be
held tomorrow at her home on Van
Buren, street. The party will be given
complimentary to her house guest
Miss Lucille Weber OF Benton Har.
Dor. Mich.
4. = y
Seventy-five members of the Santa
Maria Court, Daughters Of Isabella. at
tended the annual outing and picnic.
held yesterday afternoon and evening
at Starved Rock. The guests went 10
the park in the afternoon. taking their
picnic supper with them. They spent
a pleasant time swimming in the pool
and exploring the park At $50
o'clock sumptuous picnic supper was
served In the evening the guests
danced in the pavilion.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-15
CHICAGO Markets

Chicago market report furnished by
q. W. Kirby, manager Harris, Win.
throp n Co.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-25
H0MESTEADERS
GRANTED LEAVE
TO GET RELIEF
Provision is Inserted in Ag-
ricultural. Bill to Aid
y During Drought.

Washington. July 25.-The farmers
and stockmen in western North pa
kota. and eastern Montana who have
been subjected to loss by drouth are
given some relief in h leave of alb,
sencc provision inserted in the agri-
cultural appropriation bill by the SEN
'ate and accepted by the house today.
It is as follows:
That n homestead settler or en-
trynan who during the calendar year
1919, finds it necessary to leave his
homestead to seek employment in or
der to obtain food and other neces-
saries Of life for himself, family and
stock. because of great and serious
drouth conditions causing total or
partial failure of crops may. upon fill
ing with the register and receiver
proof of such conditions in the form
of a. corroborated affidavit, be excused
from residence upon his homestead
during all or part of the calendar
year 1919 or the current year of such
homestead which may fan principally
In the year 1919, and in the making of
final proof upon such an entry, alb
sence granted under this act shall be
counted and construed as residence
by said homesteader."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-25
Eggs Go1denrod.

1 cup milk.
2 tablespoons butter.
Ia teaspoon white pepper.
1 1-2 tablespoons -four.
= 4 hard cooked eggs.
/ teaspoon chopped parsley.
1-2 teaspoon salt.
s slices toast
Melt the butter, add the dry In
gradients and STIR until smooth. Add
the heated milk slowly. stirring con-
stantly, and allow to come to the
boiling point. Separate the> yolks
from the whites of the hard-cooked
eggs. Chop the whites finely and add
them to the white auce. Cut he
slices Of toast in, half and after ar
ranging OF platter pour, the over
them. Put the. yolks through a po-
tato ricer. or press them through a
strainer, sprinkling them over the
sauce. ,Garnish with parsley and
serve.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-25
Household Hints

Ice cream is a real food and not a
aelicacy. Serve ice reann often for
dessert. Its cost is no greater than that
If pie and cake and it furnishes nour-
shment.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-25
sgxs may, be served on crisp toast If
Poached Egss and Tomato Sauce.

Poached Eggs and Tomato Sauce.
Allowing one-half teaspoon OF salt
to one quart Of water, have a shallow
pan two-thirds full OF boiling water,
Break each egg separately into a
saucer and slip them into the. water.
Cook Is for poached eggs and serve
with.the following sauce:
Q cups canned tomatoes and 1 slice
onion, or 1 cup tomato sauce; IA tea
spoon salt, 2 tablespoons butter, Q
tablespoons flour. 1-2. tablespoon
pepper.
Cook tomato and onion, finely chop
ped, twenty minutes. then rub through
a strainer. Melt the butter, add dry
ingredients and strained tomatoes.
Pour this u over the eggs and
serve.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-25
INQUIRY INTO
SURPLUS FOOD
TO Be RENEWED
House Investigating Com
mittee Not Satisfied
s With Reports.

Washington, July 25.-Democratic
members Of the house var ,investi-
eating committee today planned to
surplus food stock held by the war.
department. Informally they said
they were not satisfied that evidence
had been obtained to justify the ma
,jority committee report c%ensuring the
department for delaying sale and rec
ommending immediate disposition un-
dor a. plan that would give consumers
opportunity to purchase.
Chairman Graham agreed to call a
meeting of the committee late today
to consider the request.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-25
peanut Butter Cookies.

Peanut. Butter Cookies.
1 c. peanut butter.
/ C. syrup.
/ c. ground rolled oats
II c. -four
2 tsp. baking powder
" tsp. salt +
2 eggs
2 itbsp. milk
Cream the peanut butter. add we'll
beaten egg, syrup and milk. sift to-
gether the dry ingredients and add.
Beat vigorously until smooth. Place
by teaspoonfuls two inches apart on
creased baking tins. Bake in. quick
wen. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-25

full Of oleo, a quarter of q t~easpoonful
Of salt and as much -four as will abb
sorb the liquid. Place ove a very
moderate heat and. stir constantly I'M
til the mixture leaves the sides OF. the
pan. Combine a teaspoonful each of
salt and melted butter, half a tea
spoonful OF paprika, a few grains of
cayenne, two, lightly beaten eggs and
grated nutmeg and. ground allspice.
Mix we'll. pack into a buttered mould
and set in q pan of hot water. Bake
for forty-ive minutes. Serve hot or
cold. &
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-25
Mock Pate de Foie Gras.

Cut one pound of Calls liver in
pieces and pound it in a mortar. Add
to, one large cupful Of the liver pulp
one-quarter of a cupful of flour pam
ada made from a scant quarter of a
cupful of water or stock, a teaspoon
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-25
Rhubard Jelly

Rhubard Jelly.
2 tablespoonful granulated gela>
tin.
IA cupful cold water.
ga 'cupful hot water.
8 cupfuls rhubarb juice.
/ cupful sugar.
Soak the gelatin in the cold water
until it is soft. Dissolve it in the hot
water, and add the remaining ingredi-
ents. Turn the mixture into a mold
hat has been rinsed in cold water,
and chill it until it is set. Serve the
jelly with whipped a
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-25
Steamed Eggs.

Butter Slightly the bottom of GUS
tard cup and slip an egg into it.
Place the cup in a pan Of gently boil
ing water (water should come half
way up side Of cup); cover and steam
until white of egg is done. Steamed
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-07-25
RECIPES
Victory Lettuce.

Lettuce, hard boiled egg, toasted
bread.
Pick over the lettuce. rejecting all
yellow or dry leaves; wash in three
or four waters and cut into long
pieces. Put on stove in double boiler,
cover closely. cook 20 minutes with
water boiling in outer kettle, o + until
it is as tender as you like it. Remove
from kettle, drain. put back on stove
in granite saucepan, season with but
ter, salt and pepper; or it is nice with
bacon fat. Mince hard boiled eggs
and stir through lettuce. Toast and
butter thin slices Of oatmeal bread.
place on hot platter, while hot
with the lettuce. and garnish with
slices of hard boiled eggs, and il you
choose add a little pepper.
Evening journal., 1919-08-01
.GREES.S FOR king
OR B0LSHEVISM
Loyalists Want Constantine
10 be Ruler OF the
Nation
OBJECT TO ENGLISH
AT TER WAR INFLUENCES

LONDON United Press-By Mall.)
-eKlns Constance or Belshevism"
is the slogan OF Greek royalisis.
who are agitatins vigorously against
the present Athens government. This
policy was explained by Panos Kats-
podes. Greek author and poet. whose
pro-Constantine propaganda has been
suppressed by tho British and French
police.
Katapodes. who might be described as
the Greek D'Annunzio. Is now in Lon
don heading national movement FOR
the restoration OF the ex-king. who he
declares, was Illegally deposed by the
Allies. Failing the return OF Constan-
tine. he demands republic, Not a
false republic like the French for ex-
ample. but true Peoples Democracy.
such as ilrst created by SOlon at Athens
25 centuries ago, and revived in Russia
today by the Bolsheviki."
A picturesque figure. even in prosaic
European morning dress, the Young
poet Is brimmlng with enthusiasm for
Evening journal., 1919-08-01
GERMANY TRYING
TO IGNORE WAR
Her Imperial Spy System is
Turned Over to the New
Republic
NOW ATTEMPT TING
PEACEFUL PENETRATION

PARIS. July 30 tBy Mail)-Germsny
is seeking 10 pick up just where she
left OF in July, 1914, and politically,
industrlally, commercially and economi-
cally is trying TO act as though the war
bad never been.
Brazil, the Argentine. and all South
America may well keep their eyes train
cd on what Is left OF The German en-
pire, for strange stories have reached
Paris regarding the goings-on OF agents
OF the new Socialist republic.
I. They are colonizing Spain as rap
idly as they are able.
2. They are buying up land and OBJ
tanning various kinds Of options in
Holland.
3. They are seeking 20 spread Boil
shevlk propaganda throughout Allied
and friendly countries, using Switzer-
land as base
4. In the Argentine and elsewhere
south OF the American Equator, they
are seeking foothold In most lnsldious
fashion.
The entire spy organization which
existed in Switzerland during the war
snd which served as the instrument OF
the German General Staff. has been
burned over 10 the new German govern
ment lock, stock. and barrel and now,
after a period Of inaction, is buster
than ever on their new scheme.
Count Brockdorff-Rantzau once said
that Bolshevism is splendid article
N export for Germany. The organi-
sation In Switzerland Is attempting that
very thing-to. export Bolshevlsm.
lie Mathis" correspondent telegraphs
10 his paper that he Is in s-positlon 10
state that a conference was recently
held in Zurich at which were present:
Lieutenant Schloss. we'll known for
his work during the war, as one OF the
chiefs OF the special Service" at
tached to the Imperial German General
Headquarters; secretary OF the Ger
man Legation I'm Berne; The famous
Maroun, former Consular Agent IN the
German service at Agadir Who
throughout the duration OF the war.
was active on behalf OF the German
General STAFF among the peoples OF Is
lam; the Bolshevik agent. Aaron. an
lsraelte, naturalized Brazilian; a for
mer Bulgarian agent named Cohen.
married 10 a French woman.
This organization" says the cores
poDdent, has at Its disposal a large
amount OF money. 10 is known That the
funds OF the Unionist band of Enver
Talaat, transferred to Switzerland
amount TO more than a hundred million
francs. To this must be added funds
from both The Bolshevlks and the Ger
mans.
The attention Of Aaron IS directed
principally In the direction OF Italy.
The lslamlo propaganda is aimed
Evening journal., 1919-08-01

the cause lie has some bitter things
to say about the Allles--at least, Ems
land and France. for he views The in
terventlon of the United states more
In sorrow than I'm anger.
The European war must have proved
10 everybody that England and France
are the enemies of our freedom" he
said. in their antl-Hellenlc policy, In
the past. Tsarist Russia was their as
soclte: In The presen, they are assisted
by the United states. America can
never support. knowingly. the Anglo
French satrapy. which Is usuSlly call
ed today the Hellenic Kingdom"
Today I'm Greece. no Greek can either
publicly or In private express freely
his opinion on matters Affecting his life
without permission for foreign censors
on their misled Greek servants.
NO territorial acquisitions can com
pensate the Hellenes for the unjust suf-
ferings anf humillations caused To