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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-01-11
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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-01-11
GEORGE NOLLWEITER
REPORT THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
RESOURCES

e in the state of Illinois at the business Dec 81,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
WHO'S TO BLAME

ETHEL LLOYD PATTERSON.

he did not understand. n her little
day 1t was within her power really to
puzzle him-to pique him.
II wanted to know you better" he
told her as they arose to go. We've
talked tog ethers for over an hour and q
| half and | feel as though I knew you
lees than I did when first we met this
afternoon"
That's because you're too fresh!"
Estrelda said.
He WINGED at the word. 1t was a diff
ficult one for a a with any dignity
to swallow. Still:
But you ore refreshing" he told her
when do / see you again."
Il don't know" said she, maybe
And now you're cruel" declared Mr..
"WeIl," said Estrelda, what II Fred
die was to find US out! i can just ten
you we wouldn't run much chance Of
seeing each other then"
If only she were a shade less bru-
tall thought the a IT'S such i'm
possible taste to mention that you're
foollng your husband when YOU are.
Besides it doesn't reassure the party Of
the second part" But aloud he de-
clared brsvely:
"I'd dislike to annoy Mr.. Mason, but
I'm certainly going to see Mrs. Mason
again II / die in the attempt. Dear
lady, you started this with your lowell
ness. mean to go on"
How beautifully he talks" thought
Estrelda. Hes really the most won
derful mar ! ever knew. But I mustn't
let him think it," So:
You only. can see me II feel like
seeing you" she told him. And then
as one of her favorite heroines would
say 1t: "Au revoir!" said she to him..
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
4E394Z THE NEWS SCIMITAR 9zM7 a0Mc 24aE]
MAGAZINE FEATURES
YVNCHW IGGITX a
6BEDTIME' STORY


Uncle wiggily, as he ran to help her:
girl. IT'S fun when I get so 1 know
how to do it,"
time she ran into a stump n bunked
Are you hurt?' asked Uncle Wiggily.
"No-no,'' said Baby Bunty brave
ly. But l must be more careful"
The next time she steered very
straight, but she ser the scooter right
into a mud puddle and the mud
hat. But. as the hal was black, the
mud spots did not show very plainly.
"Oh, DEAR" sighed Baby Bunty. Il
don't believe I'll ever learn how to ride
my scooter. | should have bought roller
skates. Don't you want to ride ana
Dear mel" said the rabbit gentle
man. unpretentious like. DO you
think, at my age, | could?"
of course!" said Baby Bunty.
II am lame and stiff and have the
rheumatism, said Uncle Wiggily, but
III try anything once. Let me see that
| scooter. Bunty!"
Uncle Wigglly got on with his hind
paws, He took hold with his front
paws and he gave himself a push.
And, just as 1t would happen, the
scooter was then at the top Of a hill,
Down this hill went the funny little
~two-wheeled wagon, with Uncle Wig
"stop! Oh. stop" begged Mr.. Long
ears, as he saw what was before him.
81 didn't know this was down hill!
Stop"
But it was too late to stop! Down
he went, faster. and faster. And the
scooter Travelled so quickly that it
rolled straight along and didn't 60
from side to side, or bunk into any
"oh, how wonderfully well Uncle
wiggily ridesr" said Baby Bunty at
the top Of the hill. as she began to
hop down.
hill, the scooter with Uncle Wiggily on
II, struck a stump. Up in the air went
the rabbit gentleman, and down he
came with a thump. But he landed or
a bed OF soft moss and wasn't hurt a
bit. The scooter same down with q
bump beside him. Uncle Wiggily looked
around, dazed. Baby Bunty came hop
ping down the hill.
"Oh, Uncle wiggilyl" she cried. That
was wonderful! But ! didn't know, that
was the way to get off a scooter"
ut isn't" said Mr.. Longears. And
don't you try that way, either. But
] was, but I nay be more so tomorrow.
Now I'll give you some lessons, Baby
Bunty."
The little rabbit girl soon learned to
ride her scooter, but not down hill. and
she had lots of fun. And II the clock
doesn't strike the dinner bell and make
the gas stove think it's time for supper
before breakfast, I'll tell you next about
Uncle Wiggily and the flowers.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17

STARS INCLINE
DON'T COMPEL
SUNDAY, MAY 10, 1919.


Copyright, 1913, by the McClure NEWS
paper S~yndicate,)
Astrologers read this as rather an
u~nfavora6le day, although Mercury
Venus dominates with evil sway
Ministers should benefit from the
sway. which gives fair promise to those
who place their thoughts before others.
Changes in churches will be marked
In the next few years, the seers de-
clare, for startling discoveries in the
occult world will modify creeds.
One of the signs Of the times will
be the strange uses to which edifices
once devoted to religious worship are
Il is a favorable planetary govern
ment for letters unless they are Of a
sentimental character, and these are
likely to be most unfortunate.
Women come under a sway making
for unrest, discomfort and much en-
nifty. Not only will they suffer in the
economic world for a time, but they
fairs.
The rule Of romano so strong during
the war will be less powerful, 1t Is
foretold, and changes IN friends, espe-
cially anon those who have been
abroad, will be numerous.
Venus is held to presage read1ust-
ments in families and even in com
mupities as part of the aftermath of
war, and some Of these will bring Sc
we're disappointments.
During this CONFIRMATION women are
supposed to be exceedingly given TO
plotting and planning. They may be
active in politics and will organize in
secret ways, Disgusting their motives
and aims, the seers declare.
It is not a lucky day for lovemaking
and may be hnost unfortunate for en-
gagements. Meetings Of young men and
women for the first time come under
a direction supposed to lead to decep-
ton and disappointment.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have
the augury of a year Of great financial
success. Travel and changes are indi-
Gated, but they may not be beneficial
to the family.
Children born on this day are likely
to be active and energetic, but too
hasty to be neat and exact. They are
OH The cusp and may show Gemini
characteristics,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
JULY NOT TERRIBLE.

July first holds no terrors for the ina
habitants of Lithuania, for even though
that oppressed little country has been
under the yoke Of Russia for the past
century, Its people have managed to
undertake Industrial enterprises in
spite OF their political slavery, and
among their chief manufactures are ala
cohoi and brewed alcoholic products,
To the envious American who looks
ambitiously toward Lithuania as a
pleasure resort, however. 1t may be
pointed out that Lithuania is not yet a
free nation. and that until she Is she
will not be able to produce enough out-
put of any product TO meet her own
needs. II Lithuania Is given the recog-
milton of the world as an autonomous
nation, her infant industries will de-
velop rapidly. She has already made q
brave start in leather, paper, farm inns
plements and machines. nails, horse-
shoes, ceramics, beet .suga and oils,
In addition to the brewing enterprises,
all Of which will prosper II Lithuania
il helped politically and financially by
the rest of the world.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
Copyright, 1919, by Mcclure News
paper Sy~ndicate.)
BY HOWARD r, GARlS,

Copyright, 1919, by Mcclure News
paper Sy~ndicate.)
BY HOWARD r. oARIs.
one day. when Uncle Wiggily Long
ears, the bunny rabbit gentleman, came
nome to his hollow stump bungalow.
having been over to call on Grandpa
Goosey Gapder, Mr.. Lohgears saw Baby
Bunty sitting on the front steps look
ing very sad and sorrowful.'
WHATS the matter?" asked Uncle
MlssI,y Did you lose your grape
wn skipping rope, Baby Bunty?"
oh, no." answered the little rabbit
girl My rope is all right, and | can
jump salt, pepper, vinegar, mustard and
even rice pudding, But l want a
scooter, Uncle ,Wlgsily! l want a
scooter very much
"A scooter" cried the bunny rabbit
gentleman, in surprise. What is that?
Something new to jump rope With"
oh. no" answered Baby Bunty with
wheeled roller skate wagon. 1t has
wheels on 1t. and a place for you to
stand with your feet and a place to
hold on by your paws. You get on the
scooter, give yourself a little push, and
away YOU scoot as fast as anything! |
want a scooter, Uncle Wiggily. An the
other animal boys and girls have 'em,''
Then you shall have one, too" cried
" SOlilC Vlt DuDH DuIlA
well go down to the fifteen and six
teen-cent store and get you a scooter
"Oh, joy" said Baby Bunty. clappins
her paws, and trying to make her pink
nose twinkle like Uncle Wlggily's. But
she didn't do 1t very well, being SO
small.
a little later the rabbit gentleman
and the little girl who had been found
IN a hollow stump, were on their way
through the woods 70 the fifteen and
stxteen-cent barn where they SOLD
scooters.
Give me the best one you have for
Baby Bunty." ordered Uncle wiggily
and It vas given him.
oh, may l ride home on it7" asked
Baby Bunty. when they were on the
? smooth, woodland path once more.
Why. yes, If you know how" said
Uncle Wiggily.
"oh, all you have to do with q
scooter" spoke Baby Bunty, is to get
the handle with your front paws, give
yourself a push and away you scoot!"
wiggily,
Maybe you'd better go FIRST" said
Baby Bunty.
"oh. no. indeed!'' laughed her uncle
I'm too old and stiff, and my rheuma,
tism makes me feel too funny. to ride
on a scooter. Go ahead, Baby Bunty.
Baby Bunty got on the foot part o
the scooter. She held tightly with he1
front paws, and gave herself a push
with one hind paw. Along went TIL
scooter, but alas! Likewise a-lack-a
day! Baby Bunty must have steeret
the wrong way, for bunk! into a tree
she ran.
"oh, did you hurt YOURSELF" asked
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17

I'D BEEN to a banquet.
OF THE St, Andrews society.
IN A Canadian town.
AND I hadn't time to change.
AND 7 want to ask you.
IF AFTER this.
YOU WON'T be more careful.
IN CHOOSING the clothing.
YOU MAKE me wear.
AND IT ought to be easy.
JUST TAKING your pen.
AND DRAWING anything.
THAT You want to put on me.
AND IF you wanted.
YOU COULD fix It so,
THAT NEARLY every day.
I'D HAVE a new suit,
INSTEAD OF dressing me UP.
SO PEOPLE will think.
I'VE BEEN out all night.
WHEN l haven't,
BECAUSE I'M married.
AND CAN'T get away.
OR ANYTHING.
/ THANK you.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
AGE OF POULTRY.

Old geese have thick skins, rough
feet and rough beaks. while a young
goose has a delicate skin. softer beak
and the skin tears very easily at the
tips Of the wings. Young ducks can
be distinguished from old ducks In the
same way. A young duck has a much
larger beak than an old one
comb, hard spurs and rough scurf on
the legs. Young hens, brilliant scurf
with a fresh color. The spurs OF young
hens are very small, the comb Is thin
and smooth, and claws are sharp and
pointed.
TO know the age OF a rooster. It Is
only necessary to look at the spurs. II
these are hard, long and pointed, he Is
very old.--Farm Life.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
FOR THE
COMING DAY
MONDAY, MAY 10, 1919.
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper Syndicate.)

N~IOHyTIBHl, 1919, Dy the NlCCIuTc NeWDs
paper Syndicate.)
Although the sun rules strongly for
good today, according to astrology.
Jupiter, Mars and Uranus are adverse
1t should be a fortunate day to push
claims for political recognition or to file
applications for appointments to gov
eminent office.
The situation regarding employment
should greatly improve at this time,
and d revival OF many lines OF BUSH
ness is indicated.
While there will not be any sudden
decline in the cost of living, there will
be methods of curtailment worked out
along cooperative lines and in other
ways, the seers declare.
Dress will focus much attention, ow-
ing to some public agitation, n the
stars are read Alright. Extremes will
rule once more and simplicity will be
offset by extravaganza.
This is not a promising sway for
business affairs and some complica-
ton connected with the war may have
an unexpected effect, but 1t will be
temporary.
Uranus again indicates criticism OF
army affairs and much unjust judg-
ment that will arouse public sentiment.
Congress comes under the malefic
influence Of Uranus and there Is proph-
ecy of MANY acrimonious debates and
much legislative disCord. Mars will also
exert an influence that makes for COM
b~ativeness, personalities and sensational
incidents.
The king of England has in his horo-
scope a sign read as foreshadowing a
period OF grave and harassing cares.
The conjunction Of the SUI and Mars
in his horoscope is not completed until
1921, and it is probable that he will be
disturbed by uprisings in colonies and
distant parts Of his empire. Ireland also
will not be peaceful.
The queen of Holland is not for
~tunate, for the sun Is in opposition to
Jupiter in her horoscope for the next
four years. This may bring great
changes to her.
Persons whose blrthdate It is may
meet many difficulties in the coming
year. They should run no financial
risks.
Children born on this day may be
| proud and e~xtravagant. These subjects
Of Taurus who are on the cusp have
Gemini Influences
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17

WHOM ! took to lunch.
AND WHO hit his spoon.
AGAINST HIS teeth.
WHEN HE ate Strawberries.
AT MY expense,
AT A dollar a throw.
AND If y9u'g take a few minutes
AND LOOK in the files.
OF THE day in question.
YOU WILL see me,
SITTING AT table.
AT NOON,
IN A New York cafe.
IN EVENING clothes.
$50
AND RIGHT here,
WANT t. inform you
THAT never did that.
BUT ONCE in my life.
AND THAT vas one time.
WHEN THE night before
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
Just a Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER,
Compiled by John q. oulnius. the
Sunshine Man.

A great many people are afraid of en-
thusiasm. II q man Is enthusiastic they
raise the cry, Zeal without kn9Wl-
out knowledge than knowledge without
zeal! know men as wise as owls
without any fire In their souls, En-.
thusiasm means "in God" and ! can
understand how any man can realize
his standing before God and not be on
fire SS5 days in tho year, Any man
who goes into business and doesnt
throw his heart into 1t doesn't succeed
Now, why not go into the LORDS work
as earnestly as into athletlcs'-D L.
Moody.
=
The great strength In us and TIE
great stumbling. block by which ne
devil himself will be overthrown Is the
blood. BY the blood of the Lamb we
are saved, we are strengthened by
the blood of the Lamb we are mlsun"
derstood, we are sooffed at'--John NC
NELL.
Dayton, Ohio.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
PEN UP THE COLTS.

II Ia not at all uncommon TO find colts
following their mothers around the
fields; this not only worries the mother,
but the driver ms well, and It often
does the colt bodily injury, Some exer
else is good, OF course, but about nine
tenths OF the exercise the colt gets
does him more harm than good, 1t Is
better economy all the way round &c
keep the colts In the stable or in a lit
tie paddock OF their own while the
mares are working In the fields.-Farn
Life,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
IS SALT HANDY?

It is easy enough to keep the cattle
well sailed while they are still in the
stables, but the time in the spring
when a good many pieces of work need
doing all at the same. time is the period
when animals usually suffer from lack
of salt. Salt Is not a food. but 1t is
a factor, which makes it possible for
the animal to assimilate food. If salt
is withheld from herp-eating animals
long enough they will die, The best
plan is to put pieces Of rock salt in
boxes accessible to the stock at all
times and then let them have h
they want.-Farm Life.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17

the most SAUSAGE
tory ambassador !,
has"
Ambassador Pages
proposed resigna'
ton Is so viewed II
many quarters: and
it again calls atten'
ton to the remark
able success gained
by literary men as
our representative
abroad.
Page il a native
Of Virginia and Ii
now 68. He IL the
author OF a
works which hav,
given him an inter.
national %reputatio!
as an interpreter Of
the South.
Especially In hi
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
TO YOUTH.

LONDON. May 1.-THE London
county council has arranged a scheme
of education for unemployed boys and
girls under the age of IS, which includes
lectures, lessons in engineering, draw
ing, physical drill and dancing, Youths
and girls who register for employment
will get no 'out Of work pay il they
do not join the classes. which are be-
ing held five hours daily on five week
days
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
THIEVES TAKE PEAS.

CoLDWATER. Miss, May II. tspl.)
An Clubhouse on the farm of Veazey
& Presley, n mile from town. was
broken into and 20 bushels OF peas
stolen. As peas are now valued at
more than 80 a bushel the thief made
q considerable haul
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper S~yndicate.)
CHAPTER 10S.
All Revolr.

popVi ~ iNAS@NSt
CHAPTER los.
Az RevoIr.
From Estrelda's point of view the aft
ernoon was passing successfully, She
knew her power, though she did not
know it by its rightful name She
knew that here, at tea with Mr.. Wad-
dell, 1t was in the ascent. What else
could maxi him forget to look at any
one except herself; what else could urge
him so persistently TO seek the touch
OF her hand beneath the edge Of the
tea cloth? She guessed that he had
ceased to weigh his words. Experience
told her that in this mood he was all
hers.
And SO she laughed at him; her chal-
longing, round throated laugh, her head
bent back against the white. Of her
furs; her eyes half closed and shot with
"A handsome young animal" he
thought again to himself. But Just
what she mea / don't know. Best
not 60 too fast. She may come down
on me like a ton Of bricks! Or
wouldn't she?"
You puzzle me-" he said to her quite
frankly.
/. frank. "How?"
mean" Mr.. Waddeli said. sometimes
l think you're only making fun Of me-"
Well said Estrelda, more artfully
th.a she knew, Il guess it won't kill
you to wonder a l~ittlel"
She wasn't subtitle. She had no pol
ish, no knowledge of the world--his
world. And yet her crudeness with him
passed for art. or anyway came to the
same thing, for she spoke a language
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17

DEAR X. c. B.
l like your stuff; | read II every day
That's why you ought to read this not
And digest what / say.
The chap who ordered Strawberries
Was very much at fault,
But the time he told the waiter
Was the time to call a halt.
To click his teeth was awful
But perhaps you got his goat
BY sitting down to luncheon
In a full dress evening coat.
II. D.
TO THE Artist.
WHO DRAWS the Picture.
Ar~rHE Foot Of This Column.
DEAR ARTIST.
WHOEVER IT a
WHO WROTE the above.
AND MAILED 1t to me.
THE REASON he did it.
WAS THE way o dressed me.
IN THE little picture.
WHEN I wrote the story.
ABOUT THE man
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-05-17

American negro has he gained fame.
He was appointed ambassador ex-
traordlnary and minister plenipoten-
tiary to Italy In June, 1918,
important years Of war has been
marked with success and honor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-24
Who's Who Picture to Be
Taken In This City Soon

Do you know the men you see every
day? Gould you recognize them IL
their backs were turned to you. liter
ally? Just to determine how many
good guessers there are in Perth AM
boy, Manager Ned X Miller of the
Ditmas theatre has booked a decid-
eddy novel piece of entertainment,
which will be presented at his theatre
in the near future. Well known Perth
Amboy men will be filmed and the re-
suits Shown on the screens the audi
ence being allowed to make guesses as
to who they might be. A reward Will
he given to the n who turns in the
greatest number of correct
There will be between 40 and SO views
and these will be shown in the form of
q single reel feature. Each hlm will
be numbered for the convenience of
the guessers. The man Will pose back
to the camera and the "close-ups'
will be taken in his office or store.
Those arranging for the filming of
this picture are George S. Gullette, n.
A. Harris and George Raymond.
Everywhere they have introduced the
novelty 1t has gone big" The back
views will be seen for q week and the
next weeks will be termed watch
them turn around" In the second
six days the figures that puzzled for
the first week will revolve and will
finally come face to face with h
audience.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-24
LODGES

-Arrangements were made by
Valhalla Lodge No. 275 Odd Fellows,
last night for going to Elizabeth to-
night for a visit to Hansa Lodge II
that city. A delegation of members
will go over by trolley. leaving by fa. {
line from Smith and State streets at
7:0S o'clock. while others will go over
by automobile. leaving about the same
time or n little later. District Deputy
Grand Master George Schaefer. a
member Of IIansa Lodge. who recent
ly Installed the officers of the two To-
cal lodges will install his own lodge
OF this time. Rev. DR.. b. G. Lipn'n-
cott, the grand chaplain of Odd Fell
lows I'm the state of New Jersey. win
be present TO make an address. VAL
halla Lodge made plans FOR comforting
the third degree on two candidates ct
the meeting Of the lodge next Thurs
day night.
Supreme Deputy Mrs. Cora Let's
Of South Anlboy Installed the newly
elected officers Of Star If Grace Lodre
No. II. Shepherds of Bethlehem. last
night. All of the officers rs announced
Pfter the last meeting were installed
in their variors chairs. Several visi-
tors from the South Ambov lodge ac-
corlpan'ed fro supreme denutv. A
social time followed the meeting with
refreshments. Tho lod~e is planning
for n dance to be held some time IN
February.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-01-24
REPORTS At Meeting Of Red Cross,
ShOW What Has Been Done Here

garments. The Division Red Cross
has requested that first aid and home
nursing courses be established IN the
schools. but as Perth Amboy is The
Pace Making City," this of course, has
been in practice for the past few
years.
The treasurer, A. c. Clark, reported
that s1,156.59 is on hand and hat the
funds received from the Christmas
Roll Call campaign have not been re-
ported Upon a yet and the chapter
will receive fifty cents for every 81
subscription and se~venty-fve cents for
every magazine subscription.
A communication from the Board
of Health was read which offered CO.
operation in a house TO house survey,
was referred TO Mrs. o. w. Ramsay,
chairman of the civilian relief with
instructions to report at the next ex-
ecutive meeting which will be Febru-
airy 10.
The local chapter at 101 Smith
street, has a few mourning brassards
on hand which are given free to the
parents of boys lost over there or
sold at cost to other members of the
family, 1t was reported al the meet
ing.
During December the local chapter
shipped 905 garments, 1850 dressings,
400 comfort kits. 700 pairs OF socks.
This shipment of socks put this city
"over the top" by 900 pairs. The en-
tire requisition was for $500 pairs and
the chapter sent 500 more than asked
for.
The recent order for refugee gar
ments is for 1882. These must be
shipped by February l..