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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-03-11
WALLACE GRAIN MARKETS.
fOfficial Publication)
Report Of the condition of

Ottawa Banking & Trust Company
located at Ottawa. State of Illinois. at
the close Of business on the 2Sth day
of February. 1920. as made to the
Auditor of Public Accounts of the
State of Illinois. pursuant to law
RESOURCES
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-03-11
Notice.

Regular meeting of Mystic Workers
at ODD Follows Hall Friday evening,
March ~.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-03-11
CONVICT ESCAPES
FROM NEW PRISON
(By the Associated Press)

Joliet. March Thames Clar IA
Woodford County. burglar escaped
from the penitentllry here today.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1920-03-11

|, George O. Grover. Cashier of the
Ottawa Banking & Trust Company.
do solemnly swear that the above
statement Is true TO the best of my
knowledge and belief
GEO. O. GROVER, Cashier.
state al Illinois.
County of LaSalle. SIS: Subscribed
and sworn to before me this 9th
day of March, 1920
w. A. JOHNSON, Notary Public.
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NOTICE John W.. Clegg & Son,
Plumbing and Heating, and the
Clegg Perkins Equipment Co, are two
separate concerns conducted in the
same building. so that the best of
service in both the plumbing and cleo
trio wiring can be given the public.
Phone GOA for anything needed in our
line and we will have the best of ma
terial and work.
FOR SALE Sewing machine, in first
class condition; can be seen by call
a: Fair Dealer Office
FOR SALE-TwO Arabian mares,
coming three and four years. not
the cheap kind; raised from a fine
gated mare. JOHN MULVIHIlL,
Wenona, Ill
FOR Standard Ford bodies.
used from S25 to $50 with full equip
ment, including tenders, radiators.
hoods and dust shields. Call OTTA.
WA BODY COMPANY
FOR SALE-Spring seed wheat, 80
per cent pure CYRUS NELSON,
Sheridan, Ill.,, r. No. ..
WANTED-A tailor or bushelman for
steady employment. NJ. STlEFEl
e. SON
FOR SALE--409 bu. of Marquis spring
wheat. So per bu. FRANK GEN
TLEMAN.
WANTED--Two experienced cham
bermaids at Clifton Hotel.
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Regular meeting tonight. DON
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per cent pure. CYRUS NELSON,
Sheridan, Ill.,. r. No. ..
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Verified by Fireman

along the track, and pieces of hum,
bodies.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Wodd's Diamond Crop Worth
Billions
Staisieal Expert Esimates Value of Cem 4
Approximately $4,000. $4,000

all the diamonds mined history and existing today and
polished gathered from the ends the ear would
pile about large load Of coal dumped the sidewalk
. Chicago statistical expert
The pile would contain 46b5 and the gems would weigh
ten and oneh tons the pile the form one would
base diameter Of feet and height of five feet Reckoning
diamonds at $500 would have value of
would contain o 3 gallons worth gao bushels
valued at bush All the worlds diamonds could packed
in an ordinary clothes closet kitchen pantry
This estimate based approximation Of the total output Of
rough diamonds in the worlds entire history India is estimated
produced all told 5Oooooo carats; Brazil 15Ooooo South Africa
O00 Boneo 10O00O0 British Guiana $4,000; Australia
oo0 China 2OO Siberia 5OO United States 5Oo This
output of 1856 1874 caras, avordupois
Only about fifty cent Of rough diamonds into
lose about sixty cent of their weight being and polished
monds practically ndestue and the first diamond mined
possibly still be existence But the estimate the
least 100000 carats food spwrec and other
reductions and leave the total of cut and polished diamonds
355,474 carats
The estimate of $500 the
be bought today The popular demand for diamonds
and they have become the Of the working well
wealthy
and sell at from 5000 to $1,000
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Worlds Debt Has Increased
From $40, 900, ,O0O, 900 in 1914
to $200,0O 900, 900 in 1920

The worlds debt has been estimated
at $2OO.O 100000 compared with $4O,-
OO.O0O,OOO in 1914.
Paper currency throughout the world
has increased 600 per cent since 1914,
while the gold reserve behind it has in
creased only 40 per cent. according to
statistics. The face value of paper
currency Of thirty principal countries,
which totaled $7,25O,OOO,OOO In 1914,
has increased to $4,000 100000 at the
time Of the armistice and to $5O,OOO,-
100000 in December. 1919, exclusive Of
$S4, ,OOO,O 100000 issued by the Russian
soviet government.
Germany, Austria Hungary, Turkey
and Bulgaria show and advance In note
circulation from 81 200, ,OOO, 900 in 1914
to $4,000 100000 at the close of the
war, and $1s,77O,OOO,OO in December,
1919. the gold reserve falling from
5000, 100000 in 1914 to 1927, 900, 900 in
1919, the ratio Of gold to notes declin-
ing from 49.7 per cent in 1914 to 6.5
per cent in December, 1919.
In the eight principal countries of
the allies. paper notes increased from
$1,166, 100000 in 1914 to So, 400, ,OOO, 900
In 1919, while the gold reserve in
creased from $518. 8.OOO. 600 to 81 ,45O, ,OOO,-
600, ratio Of 44.3 in 1914 and 500 in
1919.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Gallery Of Mirrors" Named
From Glasses Which Were
More Precious Than Rubies

"Galerie Des Glaces." or the "Gal-
lery Of Mirrors" at the Palace Of ver-
sailles, gets Its name from II beveled
mirrors. which were more precious
than rubies before glassmaking was
reduced to science. Opposite each
mirror is window, these windows
overlooking the famous gardens which
were scenes Of royal revelries and
regal pomp.
In these gardens all the sculptors
Of standing in France were COM
mandeered for innumerabie pieces
Piped waters spout from mouths of
gilded frogs and lizards. fauns plny
flutes, and dragons kidnap cupIds.
while stately old trees give one touch
of nature against this supremely
artificial setting in these gardens.
The mirrors are framed in works
Of art and surmounted by paintings.
One series Of these paintings depicts
in flamboyant scenes the career of
Louis XIV. Originally tables and
chairs In this hall were of solid sill
yer. The ensemble was typical Of the
emptiness of the yoke from which
France freed herself.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
SIMPLY NO DEMAND AT ALL
Comment Made by Pretty Girl Seemed
to Explain the Situation Very
Thoroughly.

The man shortage, due to the horri-
BILE slaughter Of the world war, led
President Lewis Of the United Mine
Workers to say in indianapolis:
III we licked the Germans the world
was to be better place to live In, but
It seems to become a worse place
every day.
"Take the shortage Of young men
and the young men that are left can't
marry on account of the profiteer. Why.
millions Of pretty girls all over the
world are never going to get married
"A crowd Of pretty girls were taking
tea the other afternoon when rag
man passed.
"'Old ragsr he yelled. old rags, old
bones, old ironp
"And then, as. ne trudged slowly
along the street, he yelled again:
"Old copper! Old TIM Old bottles i!
Old papers Old shoesv
'The prettiest girl in the group made
a dramatic gesture Of despair.
"'Girls.' she said. he wants every
thing but old maids.'"
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
OF INTEREST TO
POULTRY GROWERS

The greatest food and medicine on
earth for baby chicks is sour milk, ac-
cording to poultry grower. More
chicks die during infancy of white
diarrhea than perhaps all other dis
orders combined. The acid In sour
milk Is q poison to the germs Of this
dreaded bowel trouble, while the sour
milk itself is relished by the young
birds. and 1t Is one Of the most nour-
ishing of all feeds.
Under apparently the most sanitary
conditions chicks from the incubator
or from hatchings by hens will con-
tract serious bowel troubles. Clean
conditions and careful disinfecting will
often check this trouble and lessen
danger. but they will not always act
as cure preventive.
Many careful scientific and practical
tests have proved beyond doubt that
sour milk fed to baby chicks is one
Of the very best preventives, and
even cures, for bowel troubles. 1t Is
important to begin feeding the sour
milk to the chicks as soon as they
will drink anything. 1t is even recon-
mended to pour a few drops Of the
sour milk down the throat of each
chick as soon as It is placed In the
brooder and before It is old enough to
drink or eat. The sour milk acts i'm
mediately as bowel dlsinfectant,
thoroughly cleansing the digestive
tract and starting the young bird out
in life free from bowel disease and
vigorous in every way. Chicks in the
broOder or with the hen may have sour
milk before them all the time to their
benefit, the milk serving both as a
medicine and food.
Not only should baby chicks be CIV
en- all the sour milk they will drink
daily, but 1t is well to use It In mix
ing their mash feeds. 1t is as valuable
as sweet milk rs food, and much
safer to use with chicks. And there
is no better food and medicine for
growing chicks and laying hens.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
favorite Sites for "Paper
Towns" Along Great Lakes
Were at Mouths of Rivers

Sites Of lake cities located" in the
days Of wild speculation, before the
panic Of 1887, were scattered here and
there along the shore of Lake Mlchi-
gan and Lake Huron. Promoters, en-
cOuraged by the sale of lots, would
spend little money in making small
clearing, often many miles from the
nearest actual settler, would mark out
some streets and put up, In the midst
of burned stumps, hotel and a bank.
Favorite sites for paper towns" ac-
cording to John Bach McMasters "His-
tory of the People of the United
States" were at the mouths Of small
streams. The buildings of one such
town, Port Sheldon, were of large
frame construction and well finished
without, but the bank was empty and
the hotel tenantless.
Port of Havre was another such pa
per town" on Lake Erie, near the
mouth Of Maumee Bay. But the site
chosen was low and marshy, and "a
score of abandoned cabins were all
that marked its streets. Another was
"Whte Rock City," believed to be on
the shore Of Lake Huron, at the mouth
of fine river. The maps represented
a flourishing city on wide river, with
piers running out into a harbor, but
one, coasting on trip along Lake Hu.
con who stopped to see this city, found
none.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Advance Two Theories in
Origin Of West Indies

The origin Of the West Indies is to
be studied by naturalist who recent.
ly sailed from New York City for Ja-
maica. Scientists hold two support
able theories in this matter The first
theory makes Cuba. Jamaica. Haiti
and Porto Rico mere fragments Of the
American continent It supposes that
they were isolated by depression be-
low sea level Of the surrounding areas.
The second theory sees the islands as
independent uprlsings from the ocean
bed, caused by a combination of vol.
canic upheavals. foldings In .he earth's
crust, and coral growth.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Household Budget System
Is an instrument of Home
Economy and Aids Thrift

Every well regulated private busi-
ness has some manner of budget. In
come can not make prosperity unless
outgo is kept under control. The budg-
ct Is system for the allotment Of ex-
penditures. In common sense It can
not aggregate total above total reve-
nue.. and 1t enables the executives to
make sure at least that both ends shall
meet. The going business house that
does not have an item for surplus. or
saving, In Its budget, Is on q mad house
basis.
AS an instrument Of home economy
the budget Is most useful. Any level
headed housekeeper can transform q
small deficit into steady saving BY
employing budget. 1t puts a brake
on expenditure. discloses leaks and ex-
cesses, and In general furnishes the
opportunity to keep the business Of
home-running always In hand. What
did you spend last month for this
Too much! Cut 1t down. What did
you spend for that? A little more
might be worth while. Something
new tries to get into the budget. II
you need 1t, perhaps you can shave
elsewhere. II you merely want 1t, use
common sense. You know whether or
not you can afford 1t. The budget tells
you.
II you have never worked out q
household budget, do 1t now. One year
hence you will wonder how you ever
got on without 1t.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
IN THE WRONG DIRECTION
Coiored Soldier Just at That Time
Was Not Living Up to His :.
Announcement.

The company had fallen out for rest
on its hike into the Argonne. Nearby
negro workers drowsed In the sun. A
burly six-foot Numidian driving a big
army mule hove into sight on his way
to replenish the water supply at the
front. For whip he carried a Eve
pound hammer.
"Hey, there. Sam. where yo' goin'
wild dat new-fangled whip?" called one
Of the roadside loafers,
use on nah way to build me q
bungalow on de Hin'enburg line." ~
torted the other without smile.
Just then n shell exploded few
yards from the road. The mule in
stantly turned tail and proceeded to
break all records in getting back where
he came from, his driver hanging on
for dear life.
"Man alive" mused darky. dat
amt no way to arrive at the Hin'en-
burg line. Dat baby's done gone
toward the Cunard line."-The Home
Sector.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Man Must Be Busy-Have
Hobby or Be Entertained

Man can rise only ms he grows out
Of limiting habits. This Is the high
est test Of worth. Habits become so
much part Of the individual that It
Is hard to throw them Off. They are
the builders Of character. Let alone.
habits determine our conduct and set
the limits Of our possibilities. The
wholesome habits-habits Of Industry
and balance-we want to cultivate and
develop. Habits that create appetites
set Limitation and resultant weakening
Of the powers we want to grow out of.
Man must be busy. II he has surplus
unengaged time he must have hobby
or be entertained. He must grow out
Of idleness into industry.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Dugouts in Colombia.

The natives In the interior of Colom-
bia. South America. still use the pic.
turesque dugout. carved from a single
log. to convey their produce to market.
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
His Heroic Act.

Mrs. Henpeck-To think that once
considered you a hero! Oh, la-la-la
Mr.. Henpeck-I suppose the thought
struck you on the evening performed
the death-defying and foolhardy feat
of proposing marriage to you.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26

cutIeura soothes Baby Rashes.
That itch and burn with hot baths
Of Cuticura Soap followed by gentle
anointings of Cuticura Ointment.
Nothing better, purer, sweeter, espe-
cially If little Of the fragrant Cuti-
cura Talcum is busted on at the nn.
ish. 26c each everywhere.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26

If you use Red Cross Bag Blue in
your laundry. you will not be troubled
by those tiny rust spots, often caused
by inferior bluing. Try 1t and see.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Between Friends.

"Why are you
paving over the
library?"
I'm lookin' up
the term, con-
genital idiot"
"W h a t. g the
m a t t e. RI 81 a 8
somebody called
you onef"
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Constipation invites other troubles
which come speedily unless quickly
checked and overcome by Green's
August Flower which Is a gentle laxa.
tive. regulates digestion both in
stomach and intestines, cleans and
sweetens the stomach and alimentary
canal. stimulates the liver to secrete
the bile and impurities from the blood.
1t is Q sovereign remedy used In many
thousands Of households all over the
civilized world for more than half q
century by those who have suffered
with indigestion, nervous dyspepsia.
sluggish liver. coming up Of food, pal.
pitation. constipation and other In.
testinal troubles. Sold by druggists
and dealers everywhere. Try q bottle,
take no substitute.-Adv.
It's q mighty poor son that his
mother won't stick up for.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Look at tonouel Remove polsons
from stomach, liver and
hoNeela

Accept california" Syrup Of Figs
only-look for the name California on
the package. then you are sure your
child Il having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach. liver and bowels. Children
love It's delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot
tie. Give 1t without fear.
Motheri You must say California" !"
ADV.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
TIME TO LAUGH
Invisible.

Eyes, they have invisible ink"
II must have gotten hold Of some Of
It by mistake"
"How so?"
1.-THE magazine people can't seem to
see the poetry I write"
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
A Ye Sow, Sew, Etc.

Mr.. TOwnley-Did you hire farmer
cites for your sowing this year?
Farmer Siloh-Should say not Last
year they brought their dollies with
them and they sewed more than they
reaDed
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Highest Village.

The little village OF Karzok. In Kash-
mir. India. is believed to be the high.
est In the world. Its altitude Is 14.948
feet.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Ostrich Farms.

south Africa is great ostrich
growing country. particularly the dis
trict near the Cape Of Good Hope.
from whence tremendous shipments of
feathers are constantly being made.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Doomed 70 Dumbness.

Money talks"
said the political
CRATER.
"Well, II this
does any talk
Ing" said the
bribe giver. hand
ing 1t over. at
will be the last
you will ever
get"
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Coneiderate.

Her Father-I hear you've been look
.ng up my rating. What for?
Her Suitor-I wanted to see If 1
should be the right sort Of son-in-law
for you.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26

Those who reform from necessity
usually stay reformed just so long as
the necessity exists.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS

Doing something FOR others.
Doing It without expecting
return.
Always look on the bright.
er side.
Keeping eternally busy at
something.
Never taking too much Of any.
thing.
Contentment with your lot.
Reverence for older folks.
Making your middle name
"Cheerfulness."
CompanIonship Of good dog.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
The Situation.

Parent (from the adjoining room)-
Edith. aren't you going to light the
gas in there2
Edith-Yes, mamma! Charlie and
l were just speaking of-er-striking
q match.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
SavIno Time.

Jibb-I want n haircut in hurry.
Bnrber-Keep your collar and hat
on.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26

When n man says he has forgotten
about that little loan you just returned
he is generally liar.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
A lot Of successful men don't get
written mp In the magazines.
NAME "BAYER" IS ON
GENUINE ASPIRIN
Take tablets without fear, II you zee
the safety "Bayer
Cross"

II you want the true, world-famous
Aspirin, as prescribed by physicians
for over eighteen years, you must ask
for "Bayer Tablets Of Aspirin"
The "Bayer Cross is stamped on
each tablet and appears on each pack
age for your protection against imi-
tatfeas.
In each package Of ''Bayer Tablets
Of Aspirin" are safe and proper direc-
tions for Colds, Headache, Neuralgia,
Toothache, Earache, Rheumatism,
Lunbago, Neuritis, and for Pain in
general.
Handy tin boxes containing IL tab
lets cost but few cents. Druggists
also sell larger "Bayer" packages. As
pirin Is the trade mark Of Bayer Man
ufacture of Observation-Disclosures Of
Saiicyiicacid.-Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26

Some men are unable to think when
drunk. or talk when sober.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
Three YEARS WITHOUT HOPE
Story ef Sickness and Suffering with Finel Return
Il VIM do you good to read II

No matter how long nor how much you have
suffered. do not give up hope. Do not decide
there 10 no help for you. There u. Make up
your mind to get we'll. You can. There II
remedy in which you may place full reliance
as did Mrs. Rosalis KAMA Of 80 Silver Street,
New Britain. Conn. This 10 what she says:
II had cramps for three years and thought
would never bs any better. could not eat
without distress. Slept with my mouth open
and could hardly breathe. No medicine helped
me. I had catarrh OF the stomach. Now
have NO cramps and am feeling we'll and
healthy. wish every suffering person would
take PE-RU-NA"
Catarrh effects the mucous membranes in
any organ or part PE-RU-NA. by regulating
the digestion and aiding elimination. sends a ric
and nourishment to tho sick and inhamed =
returns.
For coughs. colds, catarrh and catarrhal
PE-RU-NA is recommended. II you are sick,
The sooner you begin using DR.. Hartman's v
the sooner you may expect to be we'll and stronl
Of your health. A bottle Of PE-RU-NA is the fl
to-take remedy to have In the house. It is 4
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26

Matching Him.
He-I am cipher in my own house.
She-I care naught for that.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26
How's This ?

We oner $4,000 for any case Of catarrh
9HTASnH ~ sfnaos MrSic,NE b sHE'd BY HALLS
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE II tax.
On internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous surfeces Of the system:
Price 76c. Testimonials free.
r. J. Cheney q Co., Toledo, Ohio.
Ignorance is the stepmother Of envy.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26

There is hunger of the heart as well
as hunger of the stomach.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26

It's q mighty poor son that his
mother won't stick up for.
Gilpin observer., 1920-02-26

'1falaria fever weakened my kidneys
when was . young man." says L. w.
qsEEison, q r St., Anderson, 8. Q.
finally. ten years ago, was in such
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-11
Bennie Parker Married.

Our friend, Bennie Parker sur
prised his friends in Edgefeld by
sending the message of his marriage
to young lady of Kansas on last
Wednesday. The message came over
long distance phone and was so un-
satisfactory in detail that the partic-
ulars can not be announced at this
time.
Kansas is a great state. There they
have had prohibition and Woman's
Suffrage a long time, and although
originally an arid state, is listed now
as having the highest per capita saw
ings of any other state in all the
United States.
Mr.. Parker has found a companion
in this central hub of our nation and
we are sure he has made wise Sc
lection. Particulars will be given lat
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-11
Benefit Performance for The,
American Legion.

In conjunction with the American
Legion, Mr.. Wall, manager of the
Edgefeld Theatre, is showing one of
the best pictures of the season for
the benefit of the local post of the
American Legion, Douglas Fair
banks, in his newest picture "His
Majesty The American"
In this picture Doug" carries you
to New York and then to Mexico,
where he shows you how to take care
of the Mexican situation, and then
he tackles the biggest job of his life.
Did he win? See what happened
Monday, February 10th, Matinee and
Evening. For the benefit of the
school children there will be special
Matinee which will not interfere with
their studies as the matinee will start
promptly at $3.50. Be on time to see
this great picture of Douglas, and
help the cause in which it is given.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1920-02-11
Billy Pryor Here Friday Night.

To those who enjoy real musical
Vaudeville act with a bit of Jazz,
and including some of the best jokes
and sayings of the Big Time Vaude-
vile, can't afford to miss Billy Pry-
or, the Banjo King, at the Edgefeld
Theatre Friday evening at S:15
o'clock. Also a feature Picture Pro-
gram, Presenting "The Magic Toy
Maker" a wonderful illusion pic
ture in five parts. And now for fun
again, there will be Charlie Chaplin,
in three reel gloom chaser, "The
Gang Leader" For a real pleasant
evening you can't afford to miss this
combined attraction of Vaudeville
and Pictures, at the Edgefeld Thea
tire, Friday evening, February 18th
at SIS. Come and let the kiddies
come too.