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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-15

FOR SALE--Large house and barn
with corner lot on good street,
north side Buildings could not be
built for $1,000. But If can turn it
within 80 days will sell for less than
half that amount
w. p. PUSEY,
Central Life Bldg, Ottawa, III.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-15

FOR RENT-The Tom Collins house
at COS Grafton St; rooms down, 3
up; stove heat; toilet; city water:
electric lights; fine location; good re.
pair; $25; immediate possession; ref
erences required. T b. FARRELL.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-07-15

FOR SALE-Two dandy cottages on
West Madison St; one three rooms ;
enc four rooms; same outside dimen.
sions; one $1,000, one 81 400; terms
on part; lot 50xl50; concrete cellar
floor; cellar under all; city water,
electric lights; good repair
Y. i. FARRELL.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
THE RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF
NEWSPAPERS.

Volumes have been written about the
power of the press and, doubtless, volumes
will continue to be written to the end of
time. But Judge Fisher of the Circuit
Court at Chicago, in the decision in which
he ruled in favor of the Chicago Tribune
in libel suit brought against it in the
name of the city of Chicago, but in real
ity by political gang in the city, which
resented the fearless expose of its weak
nesses by the defendant paper, crowded
within the limits of his decision some
thoughts that come home with great
force to the mind of the true newspaper
man. Here is one of unusual power:
"The press has become the eyes and
ears of the world, and to great extent,
brings humanity in contact with all its
parts. 1t is the spokesman of the weak
and the appeal of the suffering. 1t holds
up for review the acts of our officials and
of those men in high places who have it
in their power to advance peace or en-
danger it. 1t is the force which unifies
public sentiment. But for it, the acts of
public benefactors would 60 unnoticed,
imposters would continue undismayed
and public office would be the rich re-
ward of the unscrupulous demagogue."
And little later Judge Fisher express
ed In clear cut fashion a principle that
lies deep in the mind of every editor
worthy of the n-me. 1t is that news
paper which makes it practice to mis-
lead or misnform its readers cannot pros.
per. Said Judge Fisher:
ut cannot long indulge in falsehoods,
however, without losing that confidence
from which alone come its power, its
prestige and its reward. On the other
hand, the harm which would certainly
result to the community from an official
dom unrestrained by fear or publicity is
incalculable."
The court said that if the suit could be
maintained "then public officials would
have in their power one of the most eff
fective instruments with which to in
timidate the press and silence their ene-
mics. 1t would be a weapon to be used
over the head of everyone who dared
print or speak unfavorably of the men in
power. ."-Holyoke (Mass.) Transcript
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
HOUSE PULLETS
BEFORE LAYING
Putting Them in Winter Quarters
Early, Results in Larger Egg
Production.
SELECT ONLY THE HEALTHY
Best Methods Of Cleaning and Dsin-
fecting the Houses-Hens Must
Be Protected From Drafts, but
Ventilation Is Necessary.

prepared by the United States Department
OF Agriculture.)
To get good results from flock Of
poultry during the winter all houses
and coops should be in good cOndi-
ton, only healthy fowls placed in
these buildings, and good care given
to the poultry. As it takes about two
weeks for hens or pullets to SETTLE
down to their new quarters they
should be moved early. The moving
should be done before they begin to
lay, for a shift after egg production
begins may set them back for month
to six weeks. Moving pullets around.
from one house to another is the best
means Of holding back egg production
If they are developing too fast. The
United States Department of Agricul-
ture points out that 1t is highly de-.
slrable to bring the pullets in from
the range before they begin to lay.
Prepare Houses for the Winter.
The houses should be thoroughly
cleaned, disinfected, and made tight
for the winter. 1t is much easier to
do this work while they are empty
than after they are filed with fowls.
If the house has dirt floor, 1t is well
to remove the top 3 Or inches and
replace this with dry gravel or sand.
If it has cement Or wooden floor,
remove all litter and dirt and put in
4 or 5 inches Of fresh straw or litter.
Remove the rOosts and scrape the
dropping boards, wetting them down if
necessary to loosen refuse which has
caked and dried on. Sweep the walls
and ceiling with broom, and clean out
all old nesting material. The house is
now ready to be disinfected. Mix up
batch Of whitewash or other disin-
fectant. Put peck or more Of fresh
burned lime In tub or barrel and
pour on it enough water to start slak-
ing. Stir occasionally and add more
water to prevent burning. Keep the
vessel covered with an old sack to re-
tain the heat. After the lime Is thor
oughly slaled dilute 1t to the proper
consistency and strain 1t If 1t Is to be
oppii0u NiId spray pump. iAuu u
quart Of crude carbOlic acid to each
bucketful Of wash. Other effective
disinfectants are lime-sulphur mixture
used for spraying fruit trees, coal-tar
preparations, or the approved cattle
dips.
With a whitewash brush or spray
pump apply thoroughly to the inside of
the house-walls, ceiling, floor, drop
ping boards, and nests. as well as the
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
I AN TIIB COUNTRY NEWSPAPER
By Bristow Adams.)

I am the Country Newspaper.
am the friend of the family. the brino.
er OF tidings from other friends: l speak
to the home in the evening light of sum.
mer's vineclad porch or the glow of win
ter's lamp.
l help to make the evening hour: 7
record the great and the small. the varied
acts OF the days and weeks that 10 tn
make up life. "
am for and of the home; follow those
who leave humble beginnings: whether
they 60 to greatness or to the gutter
take to them the thrill of old davs. with
wholesome messages.
l speak the language of the common
man; my words are fitted to his under
standing. My congregation is larger than
that OF any church in town; my readers
are more than those in the school. Young
and old alike find in me stimulation. in
struction, entertainment, inspiration. So
lace, comfort. l am the chronicler of
birth, and love and death-the three
great facts of mans existence.
l bring together buyer and seller. tn the
benefit of both; am part of the market
place of the world. Into the home carry
word of the goods which feed and clothe
and shelter, and which minister to COM
fort, ease. health and happiness.
am the word of the week. the history
of the year, the record of my community
in the archives of state and nation.
l am the exponent of the lives of nv
readers
am the Country Newspaper.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
COLORADO ADOPTS
U. S. POTATO GRADES
Eleven States Now Use Federal
Standards Officially.
New Division Of Marketing In the
Mountain State Also ls Prepar-
ing Grades for Apples and
Other Kinds of Fruit.

prepared by tho United States Department
os Agriculture)
Adoption of United States potato
grades In Colorado has increased the
amount of the crop marketed on this
basis by more than 100000 bushels,
according to the August estimate Of
the bureau Of markets and crop esti-
mates, United States Department Of
Agriculture, and raises to IL the num-
Der Of states that have made the
United States grades official. Al
though the use of the federal stand
ards has been optional since the days
Of the United States food administra-
ton, they are now used officially for
grading 30 per cent Of the total crop
and unofficially for 80 to 45 per cent
more.
Following the lead of other west
ern states, Colorado created at the
last session Of the legislature a divi-
sion Of marketing and provided for
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

Bring the FuIiets in From the Range
Before They Begin to Lay, for Nov
Ing Them Retards Egg Production
Two to Four Weeks.
roosts, which should be placed out Of
doors In the sun for few days. AL
low the house to dry out before put
ting in fresh litter. Rye straw makes
excellent litter, because 1t Is tough and
does not break up easily, but wheat
or oats straw. cornstalks, dry leaves,
or coarse hay are all usable.
Make Houses Free From Drafts.
Be sure that the house is tight on
three sides and that there is no chance
for draft to strike the hens. If hens
roost or are placed in draft during
the fall and winter, colds are sure
to develop, which may result in roup
and other troubles. From one-third to
one-half of the south side, or front,
of the poultry house may be made Of
curtains and windows, but should be
under control, so that the openings
Iuuy UC SIOSSu 81 udooiJ 40 tAiS "SeAeA-
er becomes cold. Have muslin cur
tains in the front Of the house or leave
a window partly open, even on the
coolest nights, to allow some ventila-
ton in the house. Fowls will stand
considerable exposure to cold air pro.
vided it is dry, and ventilation will
keep the air in the house dry.
Before the pullets are mixed with
the older fowls be sure that the hens
are banded or that the web Of the foot
Is punched In some way, so that you
can distinguish between the pullets and
the hens. This plan permits the older
stock to be culled out whenever de-
sirable, and the young hens to be kept
for further laying. For egg produc'
tion do not keep hens over two years,
but some Of the best hens may be kept
for breeders until I 'ce or four years
old
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
OUR POSTAL SERVICE.

Interesting facts and figures on the
volume of business done by the United
States postal service are contained in a
resume of its activities recently compiled
by Postmaster General Hays.
With its 800, 600 employees, the postal
establishment handles 1, 70U, 900 letters an
hour, and sells $4,000, 100000 two-cent
stamps annually, in addition to 5000, 600
stamped envelopes daily.
1t satisfies debts of 81, 500, 900 annually
through the sale of $4,000, 900 money or
ders and handles $500, 100000 parcels
through parcels post branches. The dead
letter office finds annually s55, 900 in un-
claimed letters, and handles $4,000, 600
letters undelivered.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

A Camden woman riding the other day
with her husband in their car, expos, lat
ed with him f r driving into the gutter to
avoid being hit by road hog" Why did
you do that" she asked, 1--WE are entitled
to our right of way, aren't we7" "Un-
doubtedly," he repl ed, "but the reason
for my action is suggested in this epitaph
which l read recently:
Here lies the body of William Jay,
Who died maintaining his right of way;
He was right, dead right, as he sped
along.
But he's just a. dead as if he'd been
wrong"
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
BEAR IN MIND,

"Women are vain," said Viscount Bryce
at a Williams College tea. "You can't
get on with them unless your bear their
vanity continually in mind
II know a preacher who called on q
widow to console her on the death of her
husband.
I" Yes, he said, It's sad, it's very sad,
madam, but you must remember that jim
is far, far happier where he is now.'
'The widow burst into angry tears.
"'How very ru rude of you to say
thatP she sobbed. ."-Detroit Free sPress.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

Colorado.
the inspection Of fruits and vegetables
on the basis Of state grades. The new
division started work in July, and
hearings were held in producing Sec
tiOns throughout the state for the pur-
pose of establishing practical stand
ards that would be satisfactory to the
trade
These conferences led to the prompt
adoption Of the United States grades
recommended by the United States De
partment Of Agriculture for pota-
toes, onions, cabbages, head lettuce,
rough and washed celery, cucumbers
and fresh tomatoes. State standards
were also promulgated for beans,
caulifower and sacked vegetables
Apple grades have been prepared
also by the Colorado division of mar
keting, in cooperation with the bu-
reau Of markets and crop estimates,
after series of hearings, and grades
for boxed and bulk stock will be an
,nounced In the near future. Owing
to the late start of the work, the divi-
sion of marketing will not attempt
the inspection of peaches or pears this
season.
The new work Is receiving enthusias-
tic support from most of the growers
and shippers who feel that it will do
much toward building up the reputa-
ton of Colorado products in the mar
kets. Although the service is not yet
fully organized, a total of 1000 cars
were inspected during the first months
operation.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
[|EW!l2es [Wo22enseMn MQ).,zsN( d. Nle4e1ss e )
The Story Of London School Boy Who stumh,.a
Upon the Secret of Making Dyes
from Coal Tar
No. II
(Told In Eight Sketches)
BY JOHN RAYMOND
POETS OF SCIENCE

William Henry Perkin was an odd
sort OF youngster. When he was l3
years old and a student in the City of
London School he heard of a series of
lectures on chemistry during the noon
recess. Young William Henry de-
clded that the lectures would be of
more value to him than his lunches, so
he took in the lectures.
Apparently the lectures made de-
cided impression upon the boy. Two
years later he entered the laboratory
of a chemist named Holman in the
Royal College of London and by the
time he was II, had started upon his
career as researcher. Perkin decided
that his mission in life was to isolate
phenenthrene from coal tar and pre-
pare artificial qu!nine. In order to
speed the day when his task void be
done he set up a private laboratory and
worked overtime. Viii, at work in
this laboratory in the spring OF 1856,
he found i'll his test tube, while oNi-
dizing some aniine oil, black, sticky
mass instead OF clear crystals. lie at
tempted to wash il out With alcohol
when, to his surprise, he produced a
wonderful purple 'ution-nauye, the
first of the aniline dyes
Ten years later Perkin achieved his
greatest triumph when he produced
alizarin, or Turkey red, formerly
made only from the root OF the mad
der. Years later the British govern
ment knighted the man who first dis
covered the vast possibilities contained
with coal tar but gave him little imam
clal support or enCourage 1t
was left to German researchers TO
build up the industry and finally to
obtain strangle hold upon the trade
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
New York Lady Finally Found Relief
In "FRUIT-A-TlVES"
CANAsTorA, New YoRl

CANAsToTA, NEW YORK.
"I feel it my duty to write to thank
you for the wonderful benefit 1 have
received from "Fruit-a-tives". I
suffered for 20 years with Rheuma-
tism. I had taken a number of
different remedies, but they did not
do me any good.
One day last fall, saw your adver-
tisement in our paper so bought
25c. trial box. They helped me, so
1 bought two more boxes and can
hardly realize that l ever had Rheu-
matism. l can get in and out of my
bed without the least trouble. If the
Rheumatism ever does come back,
l know just what to take to drive it
away.
enclose $2.5o-please send me six
boxes of "Fruit-a -tives".
Mrs. ANNIE PAGE.
SOC box, 6 for s. so, trial size, 25c.
At dealers or sent postpaid on
receipt of price by FRUIT-A-T1VES
Limited, OGDENSBURG, NY
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

This question is easily answered. Our
Secretary of State. Mr. Hughes, outlined
the policy of this government and sug-
gested treaty of commerce and amity
which would definitely secure the safety
of American lives and property in Mexi-
CO. This act was politely phrased but
instead of hot air it asked for straight
forward statement signed by somebody
duly authorized to do SO. President OBJ
RECON declined to make treaty and said
recognition of the Mexican government
by the government of the United States
was not necessary. There are other rea-
sons but this one is sufficient.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

Stephen Graham is an English writer
who has been around the world several
times and is man whose statements are
candid. Here is one of them, made re-
Gently in New York: ."The first thing
which struck me when l reached this
country was the contrast between the
happiness and cheer which is manifested
and the sadness and the deep note of ha-
tired which is the motive of Europe. l
believe the chief reason why foreign Off
cials are coming here to discuss disarma-
ment is because they believe America is
destined to become great power in the
world. What they want to talk about is
the disarmament of America"
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

Twenty years ago, United States four
per cent bonds, having long time to run
sold for 1873 and at this price yielded the
purchaser less than two per cent on his
purchase.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

The wage bill of the Pennsylvania
Railroad in September last was more
than twenty-six million dollars. The
number of employees was 100000. Aver
age wage was $3.50 a month.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

There are few newspapers in this
C ountry which have an occasional effer-
vesce of buncombe. Recently one of
these newspapers asked in very large
type: "Why does not our government
I 1ecognize the government of Mexico7"
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

Bridgeport, Conn. is to have five cent
street car fare for 90 days. 1t is claimed
that lower fare will greatly increase the
travel on the lines. The only way to
prove that claim is by demonstration.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

Maine, in addition to being the Pine
State, is also the spool State. 1t turns
out more than any other State, the num-
Der set own being in the neighborhood
OF .0O0, ,OO0,0 600 year, valued at about
81 ESQ, 600.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

The International Paper Co. has begun
legal action against the president of the
Brotherhood of Paper Makers and about
800 other union officers and strikers to
recover damages said to have been caused
by strikers.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

"A hold so firm
that in 1914, the
Kaiser was con-
vinced that, with
the aid of his chem
lists, he was in a
position to conquer
the world.
Creative chemists
the successors of
Perkin-lately have
been called t h e
Poets of Science
because their i'm
agination has found
in coal tar the fra
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

II the nations now in conference decide
to scrap a palt of their navies, Henry
Ford says he will buy them and by the
use Of the acetylene torch and electricity
will cut them up.
He says he can use the iron and steel
in making automobiles, machinery and
other useful thugs.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

Last week The journal received a COPY
of the 130th edition of the Old Farmers
Almanac and the next mail brought us
copy of the 104th edition of the Maine
Farmers Almanac. 1t seems to us that
each is better than ever before and we
extend our thanks to the publishers.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

In its Market Gossip the Boston Post
says the Standard Oil Co. has raised the
price of gasolene to aid the starving fam
lilies of its stockholders.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
IN oLDEN DAYS OF CHILDHOOD

"Patter and drip and tinkle,
And there was the little bed
In the corner of the garret,
And the rafters overhead.
And there was the little window
Tinkle and drip and drip,
The rain above and a mothers love,
And Gods companionship."
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
UNEQUALED
Nasal or Throat Trouble?

You don't have to risk a cent to be re-
!ieved OF catarrh. Get Hyomei outfit
from A. A. Howes & Co., the druggists.
and it it doesn't satisfy, they will refund
the purchase price.
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
YOUNG WOMEN WANTED

VIM. Knowlton & Sons, Mfrs want
girls to learn to sew and trim ladies and
children's hats at their plant in West Up
ton, Mass. Good pay and excellent op-
portunity for ambitious girls. Ideal liv-
ing conditions. Transportation advanced.
For further information communicate at
once with Max H. Golden, lO2 Exchange
St., Portland, Me. ATT
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
Reduce Your Weight

at the rate of 10 to IS pounds per
month. By simple guaranteed, safe
reliable treatment, tassco will reduce
your weight without unnecessary ex-
ercise and dieting, and will not injurc
or weaken your system. Write today
for FREE 600 box enclosing 15c In
coin or Stamps with thisad to
Tassoo Co, Walden Is, Boston. 3sssb
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01

GRANGE Of the rose, y-xr
the explosive that ~
wounds and the -
medicine that heals, eEaG
the bitterness OF
hemlock and the ~
sweetness of honey. M
In a recent address VIZ
in Edinburgh the !. /
president OF the i (
Chemical Section LEA Z
Of the British AS : =
sociation for the sS
A Advancement Of -r...--r.,;
Science, urging the -
correlation of scho- IL
lastlc knowledge with the {
ard contacts q da.ly lifc, s.
The auiycr,ng CLINT OF m.
bells ii brokln sunshine.
radiance OF Young beech lea
the stately ce...r, the Dy..r
in the twilight,
majesty Of rAoaodendron, ii
simplicity Of lilac, periodical
the most cGrel IS heart an,
reyercnt sp...t: but / tie C..
breathe an added message.
ance that Z ne y season OF n
has dawned upon tbs vo~'l
those deiic'te synthcses i,.
terry OF which it is his happ
to penetrate, once again ar
their inimitabic miracles in
tory of the human organs,
Poetry, indeed But CHI
practical poets. They pr
materials a nation must
hopes 10 live and compete
nations. Few nations re;
truth, however, until the y,
offered convincing proof b
100 percent explosive and
percent chemical. That or
eyes, but unfortunately, &c
a nifty year start and took
to protect the advantage.
On January /, 1915, sew
dye companies of Germany
dye trust to last fifty year
idea OF controlling the chez
ness of the world. During
they will maintain unifor
wages and hours of labor
change patents and trad
They will divide the foreig
on an even basis and share
merican Business. New York;
The Republican journal., 1921-12-01
A. l. BROWN. Editor.

ADVERTISING TERMS. For one square,
one inch length in column, so cents for
one week and 35 cents for each subsequent
insertion.
SUBSCRIPTION TERMS. In advance,
$500 year, 81. 90 for six months; so cents
for three months.
Evening journal., 1921-11-25
EPISCOP PALIANS'
Mission Plan
Series of Special Meetings
To Open in Churches on
Sunday
PROMINENT MEN
TO BE SPEAKERS

The Mission for Missions. which
viii be begun on Sunday with meet
ings in Protestant Episcopal
churches throughout the State. has
as Its object the study Of the gem
eral work OF the church and its re-
lations to local conditions in the dio-
cese, with a view to enlisting greater
support in the various parishes.
The services will be addressed by
Evening journal., 1921-11-25

St. Philips Church, laurel. IL a
m; Delmar and other Missions.
GroupvII-Leader, the Rev r. Bland
Mitchell. corresponding secretary
for the Department OF Missions.
Georgetown. ST. Paurs Church. IL
a. m; ST. Georges Chapel, p. m;
81. Peters. Lewes. 7.S0 p. m. Group
VII-Leader. the Rev. c. +. Pettich
er. editor Of The Spirit OF Missions, ST.
L.ukc's Church. Seaford. IL a. m;
St. Mary's. Bridgeville. p. m; st.
Stephens Mission. Harrington. 7.3O
p. m. Group IN-Leader. the Rev
r. +. Gigson, secretary or publicity,
Christ Church Milford. IL a. m.
st. Barnabas. Marshallton. p. m.
Week day Conference.-The T.
Leader, the Rev. Lewis G. Wood field
secretary Nation Wide Campaign.
Emmanuel Church. Wilmington,
Monday and Tuesday; ChristaChurch.
Christiana hundred, Wednesday; St.
Andrews, Wilmington. Thursday
and Friday. Group 1I-Leader,
Charles e. Betticher; Emmanuel,
New Castle. Monday and Tuesday;
Christ Church, Delaware City. We'd
nesday; st. Anne's. Middletown.
Thursday and Friday. Group III
Leader. Lewis b. Franklin. treas
urer, General Council; Trinity, VIII
mington. Monday and Tuesday; oil