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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-08
COMRADES Attend
BURIAL RITES FOR
LATE KEITH PIERCE
MANY FROM OTTAWA, lNclUD.
ING COMPANY c MEMBERS AND
AMERICAN LEGioNvETS, GO TO
UTICA TO BE PRESENT AT
hERo's FUNERAL.

The funeral services Of the late
Keith Pierce, which were held yestcr'
day afternoon at 2;30 o'clock from the
Baptist church In Utica. were the
largest ever TO occur in that city. The
throngs which gathered to pay their
last tribute to the dead YGnk filled
the church, while large numbers
waited on the outside OF the building,
even unable to reach the doors OF the
ediice.
About fifty Ottawa people, reprcsen
tatives OF the War Mothers, the Amer
igan Legion and G. a. r.. went to
Utica to attend the services.
Rev, Castle, pastor Of the Utica Bap'
list church. officiatcd, preaching a
beautiful funeral sermon on the life
OF the dead soldier.
Tho funeral cortegc which wendell
its way from the church to the Utica
cemetery, where burial was made
was headed by the Liberty Fife and
Drum Corps of Ottawa. The mem
bers of Ottawa and Utica posts OF
the American Legion followed. The
procession wac the longest ever &c
make the journey to the Utica GENE
terry.
The pallbearerJ were members o
Comply G, 10th Infantry, with whom
Private Keith was serving when hi
met this death. They were Oar
Haley, william Clegg, George J, Jobst
Ray Thomas, Barney Scullin and 10
seph Nagle, all of this city. A colo
guard was in the procession.
Full military honors were accorded
the dead Yank, in the services at thu
cemetery
Private Pierce resided in Ottaw;
when he entered the service, although
he was born and lived the early year
of his life In Utica.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-08
USES LANTERN TO
POUR GASOLINE: IN
AUTOMOBILE; BANG!
FARMER CALLS UPON OTTAWA
DEPARTMENT TO SAVE MA
CHINE AND BUILDINGS AFTER
EXPLOSION lGNlTED FORD AND
ALL AROUND 1T.

Fred Blue, tenant on the James Cat
lin-Harry Cook farm, just north of St
Columba's cemetery, ,-iraculousIy es.
capped injury last night about sos
o'clock, when a quantity OF gasoline
which he was pouring into the tank
of his Ford automobile exploded, dam
aging the car to an extent Of APP
proximately $50 or more. The eX-
plosion was blamed on a coal oil lamp
which Mr. Blue had standing on top
Of the gasoline tank Of his machine
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-08
TONGA

"A seven and one-half pound son
was born to Mr.. and Mrs. c. r. Nc.
Kee Aug 9 Boy No. g.
p. b. Alleman and family left Mon
day for Kansas City.
Jim Scott of Geh, H., is spending a
few days with his brothers, Perry and
Nick Scott a d.. ..
Harvey Mauch and wife drove in
. their machine to Fairfield, this state.
for visit.
Mrs Fred Strodtz and two sons
Grant and Howard, of Chicago are
visiting at the home of B. S. Grant
Mrs. August Westmeyer and her
niece. Hazel Rousseau, have returned
home from their trip in the East.
Mrs. W. +. Kreider and daughter
Irma arrived here last week to visit
their daughter and sister, Mrs. Louis
Alleman.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grub and son
! Walter and family of Fairfield motor
ed up to spend few days with their
niece, Mrs. n l.. Upton.
Elizabeth Anna is the name of tho
seven and one-half pound daughter
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin F..
Mortenson in Detroit, Mich, July q.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Roeder and son
Walter left last week and will visit
Relatives at Britt, Iowa, Blue Earth,
MINI, and points in Nebraska,
Mrs SIENNA Ford left Saturday for
a months visit with her sister Mrs.
and her son William and wife at
Milwaukee.
f B. Partridge and wife Of Delphos,
Kan, arrived here Tuesday for a sur
prise visit with his sister, Mrs, J. w.
Richardson and daughter Alma and
his nephew. Ray Richardson.
Misses Edith and Dorothy Grant re
turned home from Walnut Wednesday
after a visit with their sister, Mrs
Nina Patterson Mrs Ethel Childa of
Chicago came with them for a few
days visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard j. Ashley and
Mrs kathryne Nudge and son Els,
worth left Sunday In the formers car
for Hancock, Mimi, the home of Mrs.
Nudge. Mr.. and Mrs. Ashley will
visit them.
Two cases of infantle paralysis
are reported in this community. Mar
tin ONeil's son Junior and Fred
Shawback's daughter Ilene are both
victims and are considered serious
cases.
Rev. A. W. Depew, pastor Of the
Congregational church, returned
70 Thursday from his vacation and
preached at his church on Sunday,
Homecoming and reunion given by
the American Legion Post No, Of
Wenona Aug. II, IS and 49,
c, w. Higdon and family have
moved to Roberts, H., to live. Mr..
Hfgdon managed the south warehouse
for the American Grain company.
NJ. F. Shipper of Mendoza is the new
agent of the Illinois Central at ToniCa
station, assuming that position last
week. c. j. Dorsey, who has been
here for over two years, is now at
ForreBton.
DR.. Gould informs us that G. F..
Weber is getting along fine now Mr..
Weber, as stated last week, was badly
injured. He had his shoulder and col
lar bone both disocated, a rib and
skull fractured. His daughter. Mrs
Elizabeth Ridenour, the trained nurse,
came at once to help care for him.
Unfortnately. she, while carrying out
burning paper used to shade the gas
light near her fathers bed, had all her
fingers on one hand burned. Another
nurse was called in to help and all
are getting m fine
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-08
There's No Place
Like Colorado
After All"

Colorado is as big as all
New England, with Indiana
added; two-thirds is noun
famous - 100000 square
miles contain l55 peaks that
are more than $4,000 feet
high. Within the state there
are 500 lakes - large and
small; 5000 miles Of running
water, born of snow and
filled with fish. Mineral
springs abound - no-one
knows how many there are.
Every railroad line is an
excursion line. Motor high
ways radiate in oil directions.
Obviously, in n a
region, vacation possibilities
are unlimited; hence the
term, The Playground OF
the Nation"
Where to GOT There are a
thousand different places.
In two hours from the
haunts Of civilization, where
splendid hotels, dancing,
music, and golf reign SUI
prenae, back TO the widest,
untamed mountain fast
ness, where the silence is
broken only by plunging
waterfalls, the songs of birds
or the splash of trout.
When to go? Any time!
This summer, when seek
ing escape from the dust end
heat, 90 out under that
magnificent cool, blue Oslo
rado sky. Get the tang OF
the mountain air in your
nostrils the fsagr ance oil
the flowers and the spicy
smell of pine.
How to gol Just CLINT
aboard a Burlington limited
There's no Place Lil<'
Colorado, After Air.
Suppose you come in ant
well talk over your sutnme
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. plans,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-08
Continue. Pleass.

- ~Lord," prayed the old celored
brother, "don't send more blessings
shan l can take care OF. but when
they git a good start. an act like
they want to keep coming, don't stop
'em. Atlanta Constitution.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-08

Mrs. Elizabeth Patterson, l437 Hi
nois avenue, has been called to
Macomh, Illinois, by the sudden i'll
ness of a sister. She left for that place
yesterday afternoon.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-08
M C 7 IL.

The Womans Christian Temper
ance union will meet at the home OF
Mrs. c. b. Herrick, 1919 Ottawa ave
nue., on Wednesday afternoon at 2:3o
O'Clock. All members come prepared
with an item of current events and
brings a friend.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

not laid in parallel courses like bricks, but placed to form 9 spiral, inc1ining inward to form dome-shaped struc- ture. The top is closed by means of two CT three triangular-Shaped blocks. The cracks are filled with a kind of snow-mortar. not to keep the cold out, but to keep the warm air of the in terior from escaping. The finished house is 10 or 12 feet high and 12 to Is feet in diameter.
 The house has but one window, as Winter in Greenland occurs during the four-month long Arctic night. The window is covered with the intestines of seals, sewed together, which, being translucent, admit daylight. As an al formative. a slab of clear fresh-water ice may be set in the wall. This is an excellent substitute for glass and there is no danger of its melting.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17
No House Shortage in Eskimo Land
G G 4

Entrance to the one large room, of which the house consists, is gained through tunnel about five feet in height. Here is where the dogs live. The living-room of the house is a broad snow bench. which serves as q bed For a mattress thick layer of shrubs and over these many deerskins Is provided. In another part of the room stands the family stove or lamp. This consists of hollow stone filled with seal oil. in which burns q rag wick, which lights and heats the house and cooks the meals
 In the Summer months, during four months of which the sun never sets, the Eskimos live in tents. These are made of skins shaped somewhat like q boat cut in half. In the rear of the tent the bed is spread, while in the wide, high open front a smudge fire burns day and night.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

troops and declared American terri tory. In the treaty of peace it was re- linquished. A few years later some American fIibusters captured it and set up a government, which soon after came to 8 disastrous end.
 Not Much Agriculture.
 Agriculture has never fourished to any great extent in Lower California. Numerous colonies have been prac- tica1ly failures, with the exception of some recent ones near the internation- al border, where water for irrigation has been obtained from the Colorado river All of the peninsula has been traversed many times by prospectors in search of gold, silver and other min erals, and a number of valuable mines have been locnted in various places.
 The general climate Is hot and arid, as is evidenced by the vegetation, al- though in the southern regions there are districts that have regular Sum mer rains. As 6 consequence of the arid conditions the surface water is scarce and Is limited to isolated water falls or to springs from which small streams sometimes flow for a short distance and then sink into the earth.
 Lower California is divided for ad- ministration into the northern and southern portions Ensenada. small port on the west coast, is the capital of the northern section, and La Paz, on the eastern coast, Is the capital of the southern portion.
 City of Six Thousand.
 La Paz is the only city of any par ticular size, and is a place of about 5000 people The streets are well laid out and there are some excellent stores and many comfortable houses. The gardens are filled with palms and various tropical trees, so that the city has quite a decided tropical appear ance, although it is surrounded by an arid district. It is the base of the pearl fisheries, which are quite four tshing in the Gulf
 These fisheries extend all along the Gulf coast and the output of pearls is an important item. Tie Juana (Aunt Jane) is a small town on the border not far from San Diego, and it is per haps better known than any other town on the peninsula
 Several skfrmfshes have taken place within it's borders during the revoIu- tfonary disturbances of recent years. There are two towns on he border
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

The southern end of the Colorado Des- ert crosses the borders and continues down along the northern coast for some distance. Along the Pacific coast low range of mountains recedes 8 short distance inland, and continues for some distance. In the southern part of the peninsula they become sbigher. forming the San Pedro noun tains, which reach height of over 10,- coo feet above the sea- Vast desolate plateaus of black lava, which surround little gem-like valleys, are succeeded by extensive stretches of desert. upon which nothing but the cactus will grow.
 Lower California was one of the early discoveries of the Spaniards. Military expeditions proving failure, the territory was placed in charge of the Jesuit missionaries. They explored all parts Of the peninsula and eStab- iisbed missions among the Indians, Just as they did in California At the same inc they introduced many Of the crop8 and fruits of the Old World.
 Three Main Trails.
 Three main trails were established throughout the length of the peninsu- Ia, one following each coast and the other running near the center. These roads are taaay the enly routes of
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17
What We Would Get i'm Lower
 California
E. E. ,.s

~ TRETCHING south from the
 southern border of California
 for distance of about 500 miles is the peninsula of Baja, or Low CT California, the acquisition of which by the United States has recently been advocated in certain quarters.
 This, so geologtsts and scientists tell us. is one of the most curious sections of the earth's surface; low, sun scorched plains, where death by thirst awaits the too-venturesome traveller, lie close to the bases of granite peaks. beIted with waving forests and crown ed in Winter by gleaming snows. The eastern shore is laved by the waters of a warm inland sea, the Gulf of California, and sparkIes under almost continuous sunshine, and here the fronds of the date palms recall the
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

mysterious hidden wales of the Ara btan Nights" In general it is hot and arid, as is evidenced by the existing desert conditions. In places there are long periods of drought, where no rainfall sufficient to start vegetation occurs for from three to five years. Then torrential rains may occur, which roll great floods down to the sea. In few days the bare earth will be covered. as if by magic, with an abun- dance of Towering herbage.
 Larger Than Iowa.
 Lower California Is separated from California and the Colorado river,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

troops and declared American terri tory. In the treaty of peace it was re- linquished. A few years later some American 1libusters captured it and set up a government, which soon after came to disastrous end
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17
# G E

~%HERE are no profiteering land
 \ lords in Eskimo land And
 the domineer1ng janitor is an unknown evil. Every native of that land of snow and ice owns his dwell ing and, in fact. is the builder of it. What is more, he has an entirely new house every winter, which lasts most of the year, and it takes him about eight hours to construct it. The ma terial, which is snow, costs nothing. It has to be particular kind of snow. however; that is, the product of sin gle storm. This insures its being suf- fctently solid and homogeneous.
 When the Eskimo gets ready to put up a snow house he calls member of his family and the two Of them get busy. One cuts blocks of snow, meas uring three or four feet long, two feet ugh and six or eight inches thick, rhile the other builds. The blocks are
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

A large number of Japanese obtain a livelihood by catching frefies. These insects are used as ornaments at social festivities. Sometimes they are kept caged. sometimes released in swarma in the presence of the guests.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

whose width varies from about 30 to over 100 miles, with an irregular coast line of over 2,000 miles. Tn size it is trif1e larger than the state Of Iowa. Lower California is mainly mountain ous, with irregular plains along the Pacific coast and smaller plains and
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

valleys along the Gulf coast and in some parts of the interior
 In climatic and other physical fea- lures the northern part of the benin sula is very similar to Southern Cali fornia, with some local notifications.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

At the sides of the famous pitch lake of Trinidad the pitch Is hard and cold. but at the center it is almost constant ly boiling. All efforts to ascertain the full
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

Some of the old mission churches are still in use, while others are represent ed simply by fragments of ruined walls and choked-up irrigation ditches. Dur ing the Mexican War, however, Cali fornta was occupied by American
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

travel, and except for short distances can be pursued only on muleback. Most of the Indians who formerly in habited the peninsula have disappear ed, and the population today is very small.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-06-17

where names are 8 combination of Mexico and California. One is Mexi- cali and the other is Calexioo.
 4 Famous Bay.
 Magda1ena Bay, concerning which there has been considerable talk. is the finest land-Iocked harboE on the Pact- ftc coast. with narrow entrance which is protected by high headIands.
 The bay is about 15 miles across, with low sandy shores, and would fur nish fine protection for scores of the largest vessels. It is also within sight of the regular sailing route of steam CTS bound for Panama For that req son it would, it Is thought by many, be a very advantageous possession of the United States, if it could be obtained by negotiations with the Mexican gov ernment, and the probabilities are that 1t will at some time fly the Stars and Stripes.
 The flora of Lower California fs dif- ferent from that of any other part of the world, so naturaIists say. There is 6 wild profuston of gnarled and thorny growths. There is a fantastic tint of extraordinary forms which give the landscape an Individuality unlike any, thing to be found elsewhere. The cirto is one Of the most unusual of trees. It has 8 tall tapering trunk. which some times reaches 50 feet in height, but has no leaves. There are some short thorny spines upon which tufts Of small yelloVsish flowers appear. The trees look like poles stuck in the ground.
 4 Scant POpulatfons
 Because of it's desert character the peninsula is very thinly peopled, and there are extensive sections where not a single tnhabitant will be found. The most populous section is that south of La Paz, where the rains are most reg ular. 4 few small towns or villages will be found scattered around the coast, with 6 limited number of pros- pectors and miners gathered in the in- terior
 The effort to co1on1ze Lower Cali fornia has been tale of unbroken fail- ure for more than 50 years. A few rain years will cause apparent pros perity, but the succeeding years may be ratnless and disaster follows. Those who have studied Lower California say it is not all hopeless desert. and there are some possibilities of agricul- ture through irrigation in many parts. The soil is rich and, like Southern CaI~ 1fornta, could be made to produce abundant crops if only water can be secured in some way for irrigation.
 At the sides of the famous pitch lake
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19

DAINTY LINGERIE
 You will be delighted to find such wonderful silk chemise, 1shtgowns, vests, camisoles and knickers. At closing out sale prices.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19
CLEVER NORMA TALMADGE AND SISTER AT COLISEUM

If you want to see clever acting, by most clever star, the latter play ing two distinct roles. both entirely opposite in character. but both equal ly understandable by all classes, "Yes or No?'' is the production. It is at the Coliseum Theater tonight for the last time. Norma Talmadge is the star and in both roles there is nothing lacking to make the roles artistic successes. Natalie Talmadge makes her debut before Juneau audi ences in this production, headed by her sister Natalie plays the maid, but is seen in character full of slang. etc.
 "Yes or No?" is one of the best screen plays of the dual character seen here for months. The women will delight in the many fancy dresses worn by the ives" girl and the women will easily read the every day life of the mo" girl. The men will like it also for two reasons. Dixie is the musician at the Coliseum now and is making great hit both by his organ as well as piano playing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19
FROCKS

An exceptional assortment of irocks for alter noon and evening wear All marked for this closing out sale.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19
TROUGH RIDING ROMANCE" AT pALACE THEATER

Manager Epickett says the stand ing room only sign was out early last night at the Palace to see Tom Mix in Rough Riding Romance. " Amazing stunt stuff gives it it's impetus and sends it out of the usual Western rut and into the realm where pictures have indiyidualities. It really took a genius to think up all the stunts Tom Mix performs with perfect aplomb in this picture.
 Tom and his horse stop at nothing. They dash up fire-escape to rescue a lady in distress, and then, with the horse, checked in the bathroom, Tom single-handed proceeds to wipe up the floor with some 200 villains. As a finale he turns to his horse and rides. him up and down the stairs andhallways driving the villains be- fore him like swarm of bees. Then pulling the heroine up in the saddle beside him he rides through a win dow to safety.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19

her daughter Phil organizes a night class for the old professor and is successful in obtaining the member ship of his classmates who work hand in hand with him in making the class profitable and interesting Amelia, secretly in love with the young man, cannot help now but slow her devotion and all ends happily.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19
ATTENTION MASONS.

A called communication of Mt. Juneau Lodge No. 147, F. & A. M., will be held in Odd Fellows Hall, Monday evening, Dec. 18th, at 7:30 o'clock All members are requested to be present. Visiting Brethren cordially invited to attend. Work in the M NJ. Degree. By order of the w. NJ. CHAS E. NAGHEL,
 adv. Secretary.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19
DAINTY NECKWEAR

That eternally feminine touch" contributed by dainty bit of lace at the throat, or cuffs for the entire vestee, is always welcome in gift form. At closing out sale prices
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19

COMING ATTRACTIONS COLiSEUM-EIaine Hammerstein in "The Point of View" PAlACE-"The Blot"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19

Visit the Special Bargain Counter ct the Nugget Shop. adv.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19
Attractions at Theatres

ATTRACTIONS TONIGHT cOLlSEum-Norma Tatmadge ir s'Yes or No?" FALACE-Tom Mix in Rough Rid ing Romance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19
"THE BLOT" AT THE PALACE TUESDAY

The following is the synopsis of ''The Blot" coming to the Palace Tuesday and Wednesday:
 Professor Griggs, an underpaid school teacher. is depressed and wor ried over conditions existing in his immediate family. With his small salary it is impossible for him to provide sufficient food for his wife and sick daughter. The daughter, Amelia, finds employment in the pub lie library and it is there she meets Phil West, son of one of the trustees of the school West falls in love with the girl and when he learns of conditions existing in the teachers home he appeals to his father for aid in raising the professors salary. West casts aside his gay night life and devotes his energy to making the Griggs family happy. Mrs. Griggs, Respondent over conditions, is on the verge of turning thief, but changes her mind, although she is detected by
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-12-19
GIFT HANDKERCHIE

Tiny bits of remembrance that are always pleas ing-e easy to send at distance Many prefer them to cards. At closing out prices.