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Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25
SAHARA MAY Be RECLAIMED
Good Possibility Of It's Being Made
Into a Reasonably Productive
Agricultural Country.

That the Sahara will some day
blossom like the rose or at any rate
like a reasonably productive agricuI-
tural country. is the giSt Of an article
by J. Nicholas BruSse in La Nation OF
Paris. For more than a quarter OF a
people in general have thought of the
Sahara as an enormous, permanently
hopeless eXpanse Of sand, those ac-
Quainted with the results of a geo
graphical ry conducted about 1898
have known also that the Sahara Is
not absolutely unfit for either plant or
animal life Rain falls sometimes IN
the great desert aud there are under
ground streams that could he made
available for water. The present GASES
could be developed and others created,
provided Il beginning We're made by
establishing strategic roads and INTRO
ducing Il sense Of law and order among
rhe desert tribes for the security of
those who were irving IN develop the
country. In it, entirety the region IN
cluded in the Sahara contains already
good deal Of spontaneous vcgeta-
ton; il grows number of forage
plants ana shrubs that serve as pas
turase for caravans, and could doubt
less be improved and made valuable
by cultivation Fig trees, apricots,
peaches, grapes and various cereals
have been grown in the Gases.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25
Charles James Fox.

Charles James Fox was one OF the
progressves of English politics as well
as one of the most hrilIiisIt orators
and statesmen in the history of Eng.
land. Like most thinking people OF
his day. he favored freedom OF the
American colonies and was constant.
ly in opposition to the German king,
George III who was then sitting on
the English throne,
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25
FAMINE CAUSES BLIND BABIES
American Red Cross Lays Afhiction Of
Polish Children to Starved
Mothers.

Warsaw, Poland.-The abnormal
number of children born blind in this
country during the last three years Is
due mainly to the mAluutritiun of
mothers, according to report issued
by the American Red Cross. The in.
rreasing amount Of blindness among
children at birth was thought at first
to herald the advent Of some new
war disease. But investigation by the
American experts proved that the fam
lshed condition of the mothers reacted
on the eycslght Of their infants.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25
MINERS SQUABBLE
REACHES HIGH PITCH

/
Hprihshelu' 'i'' '"e'
bllhS OF 'o"i i''''e' II ''''''''
h'fl1lN Oh
lnsursent union leaders F'P'eN'"'
! ing 10000 strikers from '"e feo''"'
| Belleyille ana HpflAEhelu ul9'i'''N
are determined TO press 'uelI "e
mands that lhr state "Ts"ili~"'f""
heads be removed. Ana me s'A'e %
ganilatioh heada are 'q""''N a. V"
tefmin"d that the Insurgents W F''e"
| a ticket 81 leave
At iuggerAcadS over the issue
which was preripitated by miners III
the Belleyille district being eensureh
by the union officials for striking
when their pay was reduced tor par
tcipaiing in a Mooney daF 'eirbra-
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25
SIS, 600 ASKED FOR
TWO BROKEN RIBS

Springfield, H., Aug. 25.-Two
months ago Mrs Fannie M. Jones ran
for street car. She tripped over a
wire stretched across a lawn and frac
tured two ribs. Now she has filed suit
against the City Of Springfield for
$1,000 damages.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25
Who Could. lndced2

English paper Miss loirch played
delightful golf mp Ia The hole, but
when once she had arrived there the
result was almost ludicrouS rs She
could not hit the bail truly with her
puttee.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25
Graves of 57,919 YankS
Registered in Europe

The war department has an
nounced that. ut the end Of
June, 500 graves of American
soldiers had been registered by
the grave registration service in
Europe. They are distributed
in the following cemeteries:
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25

BelleTiIle.-Coal operators We're re.
duced to coal diggers al the Kolb
mine at Mascoutah. near here. be-,
cause OF a strike They had to haye
coal to run pumps which kept water
out of the shafts, so the officials vert
down in the mine ana dug it them.
selves.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25
POLICE Of CHICAGO
RAID RIOT CENTERS;
70 NEGROES NAbbED
INVADE ZONES IN QUEST OF
ClEWS TO AID PROSECUTIONS
AND TO ARREST MEN IMPLICAT-
ED IN RECENT RlOTlNG.

Chicago, Aug. % For the second
time in two days negro resorts ana
gambling houses in the section be-
tween Twenty-second and Thirty-tirSt
streets, from Cottage Grove to Went
worth avenues. We're raided last night.
Police from the Cottage Grove avenue
y statiOn sailed forth and brought back
more than a score of prisoners.
States Attorney Maclay Hoyne, I'M
der whose direction the raids on Sat
urdav were made, had nothing to do
with this descent on the negro quar-
ter
The police acted while every avail
able assistant of Mr. Hoyne was
bts9 il the criminal court building,
te!liODing suspects taken on sat
urday
There, it was said, the police raids
were not based entirely on a desire
20 clean up the section, II was freely
limited the police wanted to get GER
tain negroes into their hands before
they could be questioned by Mr.
Hoyne
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25

ShelbyyiIle.-A tire blowout on an
automobile occupied by five men
caused the machine to lurch down
an embanKmeHt near here and com
pletoly turn around All Of the occu-
pants We're injured, but miraculously
not seriously. one found a monkey
wrench in a hat on his head after the
accident. He couldn't tell how it got
there
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25

Chicago 3. Hayerly, grand
keeper Of records ana seals OF the
Knights OF Pythias, went on vaca-
ton two weeks ago He hasn't been
heard from since. and Pythians
throughout the state are Investigate.
ing a discrepancy OF $4,000 in the
accounts Of the lodge
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25

kowanee .--Abram Il. Spickler, pion
eer merchant here, is dead from apo
pIeXy. He was widely known in Ma
sonic and Woodmen circles in central
Illinois
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-08-25

Flkyille Robbers broke into the
State Bank here and carried off 81
600 in government securities and SIno
in cash.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
WEAK KIDNEYS MEAN
A WEAK BODY

When you're ftsr. rnr- hfr1- sw--rr. IN
rft-k q lirtlf o. tnt nnFes Mrun y
more slow and Gel herEff Mr. 81 r.unr
81 ] usrc o. h. -revunr1 ant an rN'f.-
come though lfrrDln iu-ltr -unI.r-.IIrH
upon winch run5 nslrrt Inr rnnt sTllIrrf
80 much depEuc- are inquired lht HrE.k
spot b renerLlv the tlild3e- [ Unpleasant
SYMPTOMS shuW thEmsflire- 1Ln-ll ant
annoying r1ul-illcluurlf n Ernsr Er-rIIf
Erst- Tins a. particularly r-uf F-rlt ss-
derlr people il Tuu u1l,T i1rV Inv ltH
trouble Can lt otrlulnd
FIR urFr pm reu-s GOLD EtL1tL
Harlem O. Ans been relies III ltis a.
convenience Er1 pam cut ~ EcgI-rInnf
wears. j - standard. nir-tina fIims
remedy. and needs M 1-rucurrIrr- u n
nov pm ~ ~ udB-iess. -Erti-ss rn-sssIiiss.
These uls ehEier and rnrrF 7lisI.sl-ri - -uis
thun the Oh IL b5-tie--
Each rrpsuls rurtEins I,'nir- rrs dnss y
i've drops Take them Tur llizt TuI w'liIlt
any phi with small FvIlirVw a v-I-s-
Thrv soak Iufr fhs ~ Frsu amt tt-Tzy n.
fhs urisnns winch I-- making VIM MT D.
forr y1u tgms- They VII guili-g --ii-rs''-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
Chinese Children Sold as
Low as Twenty-Five Cents
Markets Found in Cities

China's appalling poverty j. rradi-
tional The average man and woman
goes through life with only an coca
sional relief from the pangs Of hun
ger. says Frederick Moore in Worlds
Work. Tens OF thousands q people
die annually from starva ton. Moth
ers IN the poorer sections Of every
town and village destroy female
babies because they are unable 10
feed them. Sometimes The parents
sell them into slavery or dishonor. In
times Of drought and famine q regu-
lar traffic j. conducted In children
generally by boat along the canals
and rivers. The price goes az times
as low as - cents for a healthy child.
nothing being paid for a sickly one
Under ordinary conditions a strong
young girl viii bring anywhere from
ten TO hundred dollars or more In
ordinary times a regular practice o.
stealing children prevails 10 some re-
gions. They are conveyed. generally
in boats. to the large cities anc sold
privately.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
A PRAYER
Simple Law of Life
for All

Teach me that sixty minutes make
an hour. sixteen ounces a pound. aud
one hundred cents a dollar Help me
% live 80 that may lie down az night
without a gun under my pillow-un-
haunted BY the faces 81 those whom ]
have wrOnged.
Help me 10 earn my meal ticket on
the square and in cOnfOrmance with
the Golden Rule.
Deafen me 20 the jingle OF tainted
coin-tO the rustic Of unhOly skirts.
May l be blind Co the faults OF my
fellows and see my own clearly.
Guide me 80 that l may look across
the dinner table az my wife and have
nothing % conceal.
Keep me young-that l may laugh
with the children Make me sympa-
thetic-that / may be cOnsiderate Of
the old.
When comes the day Of drawn
shades and fragrant flowers. OF quiet
footsteps and hushed voices. when
the wheels crunch on the gravel walk
and the neighbors whisper. How
natural he looks make the cere-
mony short and the epitaph simple:
~Here lies Man r'-GeOrge Lee.
in Popular Magazine.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
American Indians Aided and
Proflted by the World War

The American Indian 10y enlisting in
the army and navy. by subscribing lib
orally to the Liberty loans. by increas-
ing the production Of foodstuffs on In
dian lands and by contributions To re-
lief agencies greatly aided the United
States and the allies i'm winning the
war. declared Cato Sells. commissioner
Of Indian affairs. in his annual report
Mr.. Sells said that out of $4,000 eligi-
bic for military duty more than 6.J00
Indians entered the army. 1000 en-
listed in the navy and 800 more In
other war work. More than 6.Oo0 Of
the enlistments were voluntary. Lib
erty bonds were bought. Commissioner
Sells said. until Indians now hold the
equivalent OF one $50 bonds for every
man. woman and child Of their race in
the nation Through IL all. Commits
sioners Sells said. a new view OF life
and his responsibilities is coming TO
the Indian
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
Idle Soldiers in Europe
Require Entertainment and
Diversion More Than Ever

The close Of the war does not fsenn
that the need for theatrical entertain
rrs % entertain American troops in
France has ended or even diminished.
on the contrary. ii l. greater than
ever. II Is obvious that many Ameri-
can soldiers will remain in Europe for
long time. With idle time on their
hands. lacking the excitement and ex-
altation OF battle. they must have
clean. wholesome entertainment.
So the Young Mems Christian asSo-
citation and Americas over There
Theater league. which have cooper
ated in sending entertainment units
abroad. are now expanding their ef-
forts. James Forbes the playwright,
accepts applications and organizes
units.
From July 30 TO November 9 we
sent 102 entertainers abroad" Mr..
Forbes announces. we will continue
TO send as many as we can until the
last American soldier is out Of France.
Now that the fighting is over. they
need amusement and diversion more
than ever. and they keep urging and
urging and urging US TO send more
players"
Hitherto the performers sent abroad
have been practically all vaudeville
players There Were several reasons
for this Transportation was limited,
SO the travelling companies had 10 be
small and they could not carry the
scenery and costumes necessary for
dramatic productions.
From now on. however. Mr.. Forbes
says the soldiers win have drama as
well as vaudeville.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
Japanese Forecast DirefM
Race Trouble for the World
Fear an Armed Collision

Belief that the next var VIII be
the outcome ~ race prejudices IL eK-
pressed by Yuko Ozalzi. formerly
minister Of Justice and leading
member Of the constitutional party.
Mr. Ozaki said that In his opinion the
colored races. which steadily were de-
veloping their civilization. would de-
mand finally the same Treatment as
the white races. and that the result
would be- an armed collision.
Mr.. Ozah recommended that Japan.
acting on behalf Of AN Asiatlc races
should Introduce the racial and popu-
latiOn questions for consideration and
II possible. secure d solution. In
country Ike Japan. where The pcpula-
ton Is increasing with alarming
rapldity, he said if was but natural
that the surplus population should
try 10 obtain an outlet even by RESORT
ing 10 arms. From Japan's stand
point. said Mr.. oak. the racial or
population questions were more im-
portant than President Wilson's
fourteen points, as laid down Tor
basis for Germany surrender. These
racial questions be- said concerned
the future Of millions 81 souls IN Asia.
Mr.. Ozaki warned The japanese not
20 develop the German system of Staie
organization. which in the war had
proved 20 be mere machine for de-
stroying civilization and for tramp
ling under foot ihe rights 81 other De-
tions and peoples. on The queStiDl
of JaIan's occupation ~ The German
South sea Islands Mr. OzaI de-
ciared that the United STATES should
diSmuntie her forts in the Philippines
and Hawaii and that this would be
more Important for Japan than fhe
taking over OF the South Sea islands.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
Soldiers Overseas Safe
From Winter Hardships-
Have Supply Of Clothes

Mothers. sisters and sweethearts in
America need not worry about pro-
lection OF their soldiers in Europe
against the rigors OF winter. writes a
Paris correspondent. The quarter
masters corps specialists in France
declare that the boys are better
equipped than the majority Of them
ever were in civilian life.
Each soldier has two pairs Of heavy
nail-clinched and dubbed shoes
which are imperviOus To water. five
pairs Of wool socks. three suits wool
underwear. two complete wool uni
forms. two wool .. ID. flannel shirts.
one short but heavy overcoat. trench
style. and one pair OF wool knit spiral
puttees ten feet long. The quarter
masters corps estimates that the aver
age soldier In campaign wears out one
pair Of trousers every two months.
and makes provision on this basis. al
though the normal life OF a pair of
breeches IS six months. Every soldier
has also an overseas cap that has a
felt protector TO pull down over his
ears He is not allowed 20 wear the
old issue Of campaign hat that his
folks at home are used,to seeing He
has wool gloves and one-finger leather
mlttens over them and each soldier
is provided with at least three
blankets and a waterproof slicker or
raincoat.
In addition to all this every soldier
on outdoor duty has leather waist
coat to wear beneath his Overcoat.
This leather waistcOat Is newly is
sued and much admired.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
SOME POSTSCRIPTS

A novelty for golfers is a score
card that can be strapped to a
wrist.
Casein is obtained from milk
by electrolysis with n method of
French invention.
The air In n new automobile
muller is kept in motion by fans
belted 10 the drive shaft.
Natural gas has been discov-
cred in Holland in sufficient
quantity TO supply "a small CON-
mune.
A pump has been invented in
Europe in which explosions OF a
mixture Of gas and air operate
directly against the water with
out the employment OF a piston.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
PubIic's Fancy for Songs
Is Very Hard to Forecast

A photOplay magazine says that a
subscriber complained because the edi-
tor did not keep it's readers informed
about coming song hits. The editor
answers that any man or woman who
could do this could collect from SO
ccO 90 100000 year from publish
ers by keeping them supplied with this
advance information. Nothing. says
the editor. can boom a song into pOpu-
larity- He instances a song on which
the publishers spent $4,000 in in
geniOus advertising. but ii wouldn't
take The public's fancy for song
Is one Of the most uncertain things
lmaginable.-outlook.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
Making Him Feel Better.

There's a man outside who says
he's your tailor and wants 10 see you
about a bill"
Tell him I've gone to attend the
funeral Of a rich relative from whom
/ expect 20 inherit a great deal q
money"
Have you lost a relative. sir"
no: but that fellow has been herr
so many thimes / feel ] ought 10 say
something that will make hin feel bet
ter"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31

Would you say
that she is good
lookinCi"
That depends"
"On whatT'
ION whether !
was speaking Of
her face or TO her
face"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
Sure Enough

u don't see no
great use in poet
~"
II has its uses.
When you see a
word or q name in
rhyme you know
how its pro
n0unced."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
Pigeons Garry Whistles.

Carrier pigeons OF China are pro-
tected from the assaults Of birds Of
prey by means OF a whistle secured
to them which makes a noise all the
time the bird is I'm fight.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31

Gert-Mayfne complains that Der
poets love is like a red. red rose
Myrf-Gee. that's funny. amt Il
true and all that sort Of things
Gcrt-Oh. yes. but the trouble Is II
makes him stick around.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
HA! HA! HA!
Hushand,s Dissertation.

Husbands Description.
Bacon-I understand his wife has a
position now2
Egbert-Yes She's working al
ribbon counter in a department store
Bacon-And does he call her his bet
ter half?
Egbert-No. his counterpart.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
The Parameun, Interesi.

Hunter tells me hes going 70 mar
~ an helress. I asked what Der age
was. and he couldn't say
my boy. IL isn't her axe Hunter Is
interested in: its her heritage"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
Complete Action.

Papa-Bohby II you had a little
more spunk you would stand better in
your class Now. do you know what
Spunk Is;
Bobby-Yes. sir. It's the PAST par
ticiple Of spank
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
eIo~ery Language.

SnIcker-I suppose these society
hud~ develop into wall flowers.
snack-Nor on your motion picture;
II they have any suck they become
blooming brides.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31

TIC charm n a bathroom is its SPOT.
lessre.s. BY the use Of Red Cross BAH
Blue 10 cloths and towels retain their
wA.-lle,s until worn out. -.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31

- fhe question when they
g.. uduce men g. propose.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31

s,.ndsrd ooit remedy for 20 yrsrp-ia tsbi<s
form-ssfc s1rc. 90 op4strs-orcsks % cd
10 ~ hours-rrl-ves gnp N days honcy
bsckifit fsii.- The gcnGi-e bor hsss R-c top
vita Mr.. Hal's p4cflrr. Al Al Dr-x Srorra
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31

Gre ri-r'rs. hfas1-hr a. trsrfh o. -r-i-r
Mr agile. Ai1a 1a-ap r1-ri iz-l f.-r saElr
fI called Decfos P4trce's Pheasant Ft IS. Az.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1919-01-31
Livestock Raiser

Sat = CEGy Ei1@t I<sl:.1lf
head &C EpesrocL- =&rA Esx>et
EziTe- E-S-l-S11 l.d -r-a-A
S-1, 4 Cuc-zry -ss5s q rr-Er Ct
u-ly z-z-aaz Ct = c--e re- pcE-,t
ErsEe1F--
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-07-09
LABOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION

y o. semi official statement IN Yesterdays Herald the Central Labor union
= soneis n the coming referendum on amendments to the city chnrter aud
the increase.
The herald has inclined to opposition to on inceusc In the number
Of commissioners believing that three men are more likely to act promptly
and vigorously and dccHhNeN than five: just as i've are nor likely to
each quick an sound conClrdons han eight We opposed the recently
defeated new charter, and aided in It's defeat largely through objections
to TN method provided FOX elections and not TO the Increase IN number
Of commissioners
" n ~ the purpose Of local organized labor to seek representation IN
me omWHsu M " the central Labor union urges UNo commissioner
IN order to make places for labor representation then the Herald In Inclined
10 favor the increase. II IS our conviction that the radical element In organ
ud labor In this city Is in "A YER minute minority Candidates proposal
for places on the commission by organized labor are likely Il be conservative:
certainly they viii be firm supporters ~ organized and orderly and efficient
government Organized labor Is entitled ia It's representation in municipal
government just IA alo other citizenship rs so entitled
Moreover II organized labor secures election OF It's candidates to the
commission Il immediately becomes responsible FOR their course and thus for
Hcathful influences in the lives OF men and women. Men bearing heavy
haty and mJudged action. II organized labor undertakes a share in cb
government II VIII he much less likely 10 listen or 10 be influenced by the
small minority who seek to stir up trouble for troubles sake or in the
hope Of personal profit And N representation in the CITY government viii
give organized labor a kcencr more serious interest IN city building: make
II more active to that end, as II probably Will then We are heartily in favor
OF such representation. n five commissioners are required to permit that
representation let's have five.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1919-07-09
BOURGEOIS
By DR.. FRANK CRANE

am nouroeola. Hopclonal,. uufunl
Eora and can't heio N. bourrcoia.
fhouaht 4 ddin | beIona 10 any
,.l.s. hnf aiseoNer that 1 40.
AM Bourreois.
IL Is 4 that the rampant BOihheyik
hates.
IL Is upon me that The Greenwich
Village rcvoiutionist looks with FORA.
The Capitalist and tile A~ristocr0t
smut me.
The taborer regards me az his en-
emy, also gougca tue.
give tine Literary High Brow a
large pain.
When there IL a strike, both sidos
strike Me. not each other. The Gro
Ger cheats me.
1 am responsible for all the faults
and crimes OF Government. Tor eject
the lawuiakcfa'
All VINO 9e"tn ~ ~ w
Turn ithu me u" Inv ioNu '"' '"''e
me
Aso I've isea.t ~
w" 49, w
poet. ,ook IN me M hopeisss. ana