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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
FLASHES

Price of gasoline was reduced one cen a gallon in Indiana by Standard Oil Co.
 Charles E. Mitchell, preside ent of the National City Bank, was elected a member of the American section of the International Banking Committee of Mexico.
 Prohibition Commissioner Hayes says future prohibition a<ents must be on the sunny side of 50 years.
 Budget Director Dawes announced purchase and sale of all supplies by all government departments and agencies will be placed under single head
 President Harding will attend the semi-centennia1 celebration of the founding of Birmingham, Ala, he as sured Senator Underwood, of Ala baua-
 MidvaIe Steel & Ordinances Go. an nounced reduction in rents of 400 families in South Hill near Coates vile, Pa
 Landlords in Toronto, Ont, charge prospective tenants g to inspect rooms in apartment houses.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Cornerstone Of Library In
 Iouyain Laid

Louvain, Belgium, July zs-The cornerstone of the new library of the University of Louvain, planned as a gift of the American people to the people of Belgium, was laid with elaborate cerem onies here today.
 The reading of a message from President Harding was a feature of the exercises, which were attended by King Albert, who delivered an address preceding the laying of the stone. as dfA Cardinal Mercier, tho primate of Belgium, former President Poincare of France, and Premier Carton De Wiart of Belgium.
 The building will replace the world famous library of Louvain, destroyed by the German army in its invasion of Belgium in 1914
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
10 Violators
 Of Motor Law Haled To Court

Ten automobile law violators faced the City court today, and their cases were disposed of by Judge William E Boardmap, follows: Charles J. Haynes, 60 Merchant street; Radford T. Seney, 359 Norman street, and Mrs. Harriet Hunter, New Durham, N. J., all charged with violating the ment of s1; Harry Wagner, 126 Arc tic street, driving with only one head light. nol1ed on the payment of costs: M. L. G1ouskin, New Haven, Robert A. Aaron, New Britains speed ing, continued until August 2; Harry B. Froman, New Haven, Jacob kopp, Brooklyn and John Iadonis1. New Haven, speeding, nol1ed on the pay ment of S1O; Harry Freed, 56 Water man street, reckless driving, nolled on tn payment of S15-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
We Must Not
 Disarn First

Washington, July 2s-The United States must never disarm and then wait for other armed nations to act, even though "PacifiStS and mudd1e- headed idiots may should for the United States to set an example for the rest of the world by disarming,'' g Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt declared in a brief speech before the Rotary club here.
 we are facing one of the most important conferences the world has ever known the secretary said.
 'HThe limitation of armaments will be the one thought uppermost at the coming conference, but I want to. say to you that we must never as Ameri.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
VITAL STATISTICS

Births,
 To Peter and Beatrice Moore, 99 Forest street, daughter.
 To Richard and Mary Swords 356 Lafayette street, daughter.
 To Harry and Johanna Stick1es, 394 Ridgefield avenue, daughter. To John and Annie German, 231 Ogden street, daughter.
 To Rafeal and Mary Angelo. 254 Beardsley street. daughter
 To Albert and Mary Chocho, 362 Olive street, daughter.
 To John and Elizabeth Ruzenen- konitz, 131 Asylum street, daughter. To Hypa1itt and Agnes B5eranarcy, 217 Lewis street, son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
Claim Japan
 Distrustful Of
 Great Britain

Fokio, July 2s--Disrust of their former ally, Great Britain. appears to be one of the results in Japan brought about by the issuance of President Harding's disarmament conference invitation.
 While issued as the call Of the American president to be held in the capital city of the United States, many leading Japanese criticize Great Britain saying that Great Brit ain awaited the call of Harding as a solution of the Anglo-Japanese alli- ance renewal tangle, and teh need for retrenchment in naval building t5,a4 confronted Britain
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28

 Is On Market

New York, July 28-Reports that Monticello, the home of Thomas Jeff ferson, near Charlottesville, Va, is on the market were confirmed today by Jefferson M. Levy, former congress- man and present owner Of the hls- toric estate.
 MT. Levy said upkeep costs had be- come too burdensome.
 He saed he had made efforts to have the government buy the estate as summer estate home for presidents and that he would be willing to sell Monticello to the government for S500,0o0. He values the estate at $1,000,O00
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28

TIE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DISTRICT OF CONNECT1CUT. Where's, on the 27tn day of July, 1921, ldbel in the Districf Court of the United States for the District of ConnecHcut, Oil. in accordance with Act of Congress. approved June 12, 1yo6.
 A And Whereas, by virtue Of process in que form of law, to me directed, return able on the 5th day of September, 1921 have seized and taken the said 15 cans tody.
 Notice is hereby given that District Court will be held in the ed States court Se1 Room dn the City Of NeW Ha- day of September, 1921. for the trial of and and all persons who may have or claim appear at the time and place aforesaid, Io snow cause, if any they have, why a final decree should not pass as prayed.
 N. D. SMITH. AJforney Hartford, Conn.,, for the United States.
 Attest:
 WILLIAM R. PALMER, U. s. Marshal.
 By DAVID MILLER TS s' Deputy United States Marshal Bridgeport. Conn, July g, BA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
To Abide By
 Decision Of
 Allied Council

London, July 2s-Ry the A P-> Germany will abide by the decision of the Allied Supreme Council rela- tive to the question of the tfanspor- tation of a French division arross Germany to reinforce the French troops in Upper Silesia, according to information available here today.
 The German foreign minister. Dr. Rocen, informed the French aInbaS- sador in Berlin last night to this eff feet, Germanys position being stated in a note handed the ambassador. the advises state.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
GIVE LABoRERs CONTROL.

London, July 2S-Acting upon a report from Ludwig c. A K. Martens, former Soviet enjoy in the United States, and now chief of the Metal Department of the Supreme Economic Council at Moscow, the Russian gov ernment has decided to grant control of a number of idle factories to la borers who recently returned from American, said a Vienna dispatch to the Daily Herald today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
TANTAMoUNT TO RECOGNITION

Washington, July 2s.-Although the United States has not formally recognized Afghanistan, it was of hcially stated today that this gov will look upon the action of Secre- tary of State Hughes in receiving Mohammed Wali Khan and the Af- ghaniStan mission as tantamount to recognition MKhan presented ere dentfals as minister to the United States and it is understood in official circles that this constitutes recogni- ton.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
ISSUE WARRANT FOR DRIVER

A warrant will probably be issued today for the arrest of tn edriver of +fe Stanley Cruller company's au- tonnobiIe. which crashed into a car cnerated by Frank L. Lockwood, of Sx7 State street, at Beechwood ave- nue and Norman street, about 5:So H'ciocL last night. Lockwood claims th,t the driver of the truck did not ston to investigate the accident.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28
MUST DEFER INTEREST.

Washington, July zS-The American is committed to the de- ferment of interest on advances made to foreign governments from proceeds of Liberty Bond sales, Secretary of the Treasury Mellon today informed hs Senate Finance Committee.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28

Equitable Trust Co. of New York, xereived a shipment of $so0.o0o in edfyer from Germany.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-07-28

cans under any circumstances, put our country in a position where she is not able to defend herself against anything and everything that may arise''
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
HOLD FAREWELL
FOR MRS. MCURDY

Mrs. James Corrigan entertained at
her home on Union street yesterday
afternoon in compliment to Mrs
Amelia McCurdy, who is soon to move
to Champaign, where she will make
her home Her son. Harry. Is a stu
dent at the University of Illinois and
has been for several years.
About forty were present, the only
out of town guest being Mrs. Lizzie
Adler Of Canton, who is visiting rela-
tives here.
Bunco and euchre were the games
played during the afternoon Mrs
Neal Michael won the first prize at
euchre, and Mrs Amelit McCurdy was
the lucky player in bunco. The first
prize in each game was lovely hand
painted china plate.
Mrs. al LettsCme was awarded the
consolation prize in bunco, and Mrs.
Pat Murphy secured the consolation
prize in euchre. Mrs. Murphy has
just moved from Ottawa here. herself
and husband stopping at a house on
Broadway until house can be rented
Refreshments of ice cream and the
finest lot Of cakes ever baked were
served by the committee. Each cake
would have taken a prize at a fair, as
there are a number of celebrated cake
makers in our city
Mrs. McCurdy, who is a universal
favorite among the women OF her ac-
quantance, was presented with two
pair of handsome heavy wooden blan-
kets, the presentation speech as well
as the speech Of acceptance being
short but heartfelt.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
in few days for the east.

in few days for the east.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Moore and
daughter Marian, all of Chicago, arc
guests at the home of Mr.. Moore's
uncle, William Douglas of Bluff street
Yesterday the Moores, Mr.. Douglas
and Katherine Laws autoed to Starved
Rock for sight of that historic place
Charles Laws has gone to Spring
field, where he has accepted employ.
ment.
Helen KiImer of Morris is spending
4 few days with Mrs. Aida Sindel OF
Bluff street Today she is with Mrs.
Sindels daughter, Mrs. Claus Book of
the north prairie, for short visit.
Rev. NJ G. Linton returned today 10
Clinton, where he Is to preach at a
union service. Mrs. Linton, accom-
panied by Louise Moffitt, follows him
tomorrow Miss Mofftt remains for
several days with Mrs Linton
Harvey Anderson Is visiting his sis.
ter, Mrs, Bertha Hardy.
Mrs. L. Moneverde of Pittsburgh,
Pa, is being entertained at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Feuer Of Fair
view
Mr.. and Mrs. r, T. White of Broad
way and Mrs. Agnes O'Neil of Bluff
street have returned from a trip to
Champaign where they visited friends
and relatives.
VIII Rollo of Highway has ARR we'd
home after an absence of a week o.
two
Margaret Becker went to Harvey to
visit her sister, Mrs. John Mcmahon
a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Henrik of Chi
cago are visiting at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs George HOLE of Union street
Mrs, Thomas Worries and Mrs
George PhiIlimore and Marietta PhiIi-
more went to Chicago this morning
to view the Pageant of Progress.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
Today's Markets
EXPORT DEMAND
MAKES WHEAT RISE

Chicago, Aug i3.--Active export
demand together with correct antici'
pations that the government crop re-
port would prove bullish have done Il
good deal this week to lit the value
OF wheat. Compared with week
ago, wheat prices this morning show
ed gains OF 81 to 5!a cents u bushel,
corn was ls lower to Ac advance,
oats on &c to sc and provisions
down 30 to soc.
Export business in wheat appeared
to have been hplped by a sharp al.
vance in sterling exchange and by
word that Germany had obtained
large credits In New York. Efforts
for world wide relief OF Russian fam,
inc were also regarded MS a stimulus
to foreign buying On the other
hand heavy profit taking sales after
the United States government crop
report was out gave evidence that
speculation had fully discounted be.
forehand the big reduction in esti-
mates OF yield as compared with the
month previous. Renewed demand
i.uu exporters and from domestic
millers rallied the market again, but
confidence on the part of the bulls
was at,erwald somewhat disturbed
by announcement that wheat produc.
tion in France this season was much
greater than the trade there had been
led to believe.
Corn and oats were weakened by
the big prospective crop of corn and
Dy the huge visible supply OF oats.
Severe breaks in the hog market pull.
ed down provisions.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
Nautical Terms.

Gross tonnage is obtained by divid-
Ing the whole cubical capacity Of a
ship by 100, that many English cubic
feet representing ton. Net tonnage
Is the gross tonnage less deduction
for machinery, crew and other spaces
not used for passengers or cargo. Dead
weight tonnage or tonnage capacity
Is the number of tons which can be
carried in the holds when the vessel
Is charged TO the load-water line Dis
placement tonnage used with reference
TO warships is the actual weight of
sea water displaced ny the vessel when
charged with all is weight 10 the load
water line.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
1T MIGHT BE MUCH WORSE.

he farmers of La Sale county have Just cause for dis
enlargement IN the prospects for this years crops From
- gathered through many inquiries grain that has been far
vested yielded fairly we'll oats being somewhat below the average
hreshng well under way with prospects for early finish
Recent rams proved of great benefit especially which will
produce average yield with favorable conditions during the bal
ce OF the season With average yield all around plenty help
al d less cost than last and brighter prospects for market
ing there need be fears for the final There no place
Tor the blues even though selling prices be all that could
DC desired Considering the conditions prevailing some
sections OF the country this and neghboring counties be look
ca upon as the real center Of agricultural prosperity
Conditions confronting many in the western part of the cofn
Try are not nearly good They long from the markets
and freight rates extraordinarily high The consequence prices for
products are at the very bottom In marketing years wheat
crop IN many instances the price received below the actual
cost OF production to nothing the needed profit to meet inter
G ana other demands Their hay crop this year may not be cut
more an single time because of the low price that prevails In
oer years they have been making three cuttings and ac
eordg to late information unless freight rates drop very material
ee WIN DC hundreds and hundreds of of potatoes that
VIII not be dug But with that class with all their dis
couragenlens the farmer possesses the determination fol
stick and win" "
Present indications point more settled business condition n
the future. ~ "
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Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13

New York, Aug. 13.--Buying back
shares was quite general in the early
dealings on the stock exchange today
A readjustment of the speculative
position was induced by the announce.
ment of the measures taken to rectify
an unfavorable banking position and
the oversold condition of special is.
sues.
Utah Copper advanced one and
three quarters, General Electric and
Mexican Petroleum one and and Uni
ted States Steel and Studebaker
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13

Mrs, Edna Brown, who has been wis.,
iting with the Balchowsky family Of
Bluff street for a couple of weeks past,
returned to her home in Chicago this
morning Lillian Balchowsky accom-
panied her for a few days visit in Chi
cago with Mrs. Brown and other rela.
tives
Willis Shaver went to Chicago this
morning
In correction of statement in Thurs.
days paper would state that Miss Sara
Kendall vii enter Smon's college III
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
Small Bow Dead.

Dewey Willard Bass, aged 2 years
and 2 months, son of Mr.. and Mrs,
Mont Bass OF East Bluff street, died
this morning from stomach trouble.
The remains will be shipped to Leba,
non, Ky, this afternoon for burial
His sunny face and merry disposition
endeared him to all who saw him
Even in his last illness he showed
wonderful forttude and won the
hearts of all who were near him.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
NOTICE TO FARMERS.

The proposed High Line will run
north from Marseilles through Dan
way, Norway, on to Serena Joining
the present High Line already there
with branch lines at all cross roads
The line is for the purpose of fur
nishing electric lights and power to
tho farmers and country towns. We
have good proposition and it would
pay you to call and see us, or phone
us and we will call and see you.
Phone Red sc, Marseiles, H.
LA SALE COUNTY ELECTRIC co.
Johnson & Pattison, Contractors.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
Ca sh Markets.
Conscience.

That uncomfortable possession, a
conscience, holds us back from many
a coveted delight. saves us from many
a sin, and drives us in many a path
we would never be good enough or un-
selfish enough to take IL only its child.
ing voice would let us alone. We give
ourselves too much credit for our good
behavior when we forget that our
upbringng has brought into our house
Of life personality we cannot disobey
IL we would live at peace.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
And He Meant So Well.

l was escorting two girl friends
home from a dance one night, when we
noticed wide-open window In house
we were passing. Thinking to avert a
possible burglary, / stuck my head in
side and shouted, Say, good people"
But that was az far as | got, for a
bucketful of water struck me full in
the face and a furious female voice
shouted, 81 told you what you'd get ie
you didn't get home before ten !'-Chi-
cago Journal.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
First Papermakcr.

The original papermaker is the pa.
per spider, in the dense woods in the
Interior of Africa, that large spider
building its home from fine paper Of
It's own making, when ii selects
smooth surface about two inches
square, covering 1t with fine threads
that are panery placing its 80 eggs
beneath, then spinning a thin border
that pastes it down tight until the eggs
hatch in three weeks.-Indianapolis
News.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
Reauisltioneo the Moon.

When our Town was first lighted
with electricity the town council de-
ctded not to have the street lights
turned on when the moon WAS shining
brightly. one evening our son noticed
that the moon was shining brightly. so
he came running in and said "Oh,
ma. they thought they would not turn
Oh the electric lights tonight, so they
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
LOCAL MARKETS
UTICA

a number of Utica people attended
| the funeral of Dean Quinn in Ottawa
Thursday morning among them wer,
Mrs. p, White and daughter Zita, Miss
Marie and Nellie Noon. Mrs. Ton
Clancy and Miss Margaret Clancy
Mrs Kyle Baine and little sistei
Marie we're La Sale callers Thursday
Mr. Frank Prentice entered St
| Mary's hospital in La Sale for treat
ment Thursday.
j. Newell was a business caller in
La Sale Thursday evening
Mrs. p. Comfy was a SHOPPER in La
Sale Thursday morning
Miss Bertha Gordon called on
al in La Sale.
Chas. Kerwin of Joliet was bust.
ness caller in town Thursday.
John .Neary was an Ottawa caller
Thursday
Mrs Farmer of Starved Rock visited
with friends in Utica Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. Geo Myers and children of
Troy Grove are visiting her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Madden.
James Farrar attended the wedding
of his brother Howard in Lostant
Thursday. Jim was best man,
Mr. s. Sumberg was a business
caller in Ottawa Thursday.
Hubert Prentice was a shopper in
La Sale Thursday morning.
Howard Cary is spending a few days
in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo Selman and chill
dren Mildred and Carl motored to
Chicago Thursday.
Miss Norma Sargent is visiting
friends in Chicago and taking in the
Pageant Of Progress.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bender from Penn
sylvania are here visiting the for
mers brother, Henry Bender, and
wife.
l.. Smith was a business caller in
La Sale yesterday.
II. Bender was business caller in
Ottawa Friday.
Mrs. b. Huffstodt and son Robert
returned home after spending the
last week visiting relatives and
friends in Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shaughnessy of
Deer Park are the proud parents of
a baby boy born at st. Marys hospit.
la La Sale.
Mrs. Gus CAIRNS and grandson are
visiting relatives and friends in Of
tawa.
Maurice Fitzgerald was a business
caller in Ottawa yesterday.
Mrs. Swanson and daughter visited
Mrs. Louie Larson in Ottawa Friday,
Ora Esmond died at his homo in
Utica township Thursday evening.
arrangements will be an
nounced later.
The American egion boys have
rented and moved into the rooms
over H. Benders shoe shop
Mrs, Robert Warrick of Ottawa call
ed on friends in Utica Friday.
Miss Gertrude Lawniczak called on
friends in La Sale yesterday
Lenard Brightman was a business
caller in La Sale Friday.
Walter Bosselman made a business
call to Peru yesterday.
Miss Gertrude Taylor visited with
friends in La Sale.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cooper return
ed to La Sale after visiting the for
mer's mother, Mrs. Cooper. in Utica
for a couple of weeks.
Mrs D. s. Antle was a shopper in
Ottawa Friday.
Misses Mable and Catherine Nor
riSsey were callers in La Sale Fri
day.
Harry Duval, Rock sland freight
agent, made a business trip to Utica
today.
7. J. sSeatt called on Friends in uti-
ca today.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
CleraYman Golf Exnert.

Rev NJ. G. Linton while here spent
a good share Of his time on the golf
links, and az he is an expert golfer
he cleaned up most of the cracks of
this city. His last game was with
John Blanchard, and it took twenty
holes to decide the match. and then
the reverend gentleman nosed him
out by one point
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13

Chicago, Aug 13,-llogs receipts
$4,000; held over 1914; opening 10
TO 25c higher than yesterdays aver
age; lilo bid; quality fairly good;
average cost 800
Cattle 500.
Sheep 5000.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
NOTICE.

| want everyone to know that | am
at Blanchard's drug store every Mon
day and want everyone In need OF
glasses to give me trial guaran-
tee satisfaction and my prices are rea.
sonablc. W. c. GILBERT, @. d.,
Opt0mctrist.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
On or About AUGUST 18th

Singer & Rickerd will display a full
line Of premiums issued by the United
Cigars company in return for cou-
pons issued at their place of business,
404 Main st. ).
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
Wall ST.

New York, Aug I5-Efforts to
bring a further rise on the stock ex-
change today as the result OF favor.
able overnight developments were
unavailing today. Active liquidation
Of rubber, leather and shares caused
selling out elsewhere of earlier pur-
chases. The closing was easy Sales
Appropriated 10000 shares.
United States Rubber first prefer.
red broke five points, the common and
Central Leather Preferred three, Con.
tinental Can sl2, Central Leather
22s; Manta Sugar ? and American
Can preferred l.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1921-08-13
Music of Nature.

There is true music of nature-the
song of birds, the whisper of leaves,
the ripple of waters upon sandy
shore. the wall of wind or sea.-Sir
John Lubbock,