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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-14
THE BETTER MAN
LvI-DOLLY IS BORED
The story thus far:
By MAY CHRISTIE
Copyright, 1921, by the Mcclure Newspape.

The story thus far
 Camille westbrook, with whom El- Hot Giyn. "The Man from South Africa" is in love, is on shipboard with the gay little butterfly, Dolly Mortimer They are 1ourneying to- ward Johannesburg, near which town Dolly's husband lives. Camille and Elliot are in love with each other, but Elliot is afraid to engage him self to Camille because of his pow erety. She has in her possession 8 ring belonging to Reggie Van Tuyl. Man About Town" to whom she has lent money with the ring as security. She Is elected sport geo. retary on shipboard When the boat Is a few days out she meets Elliot Glyn, also a passenger.
 On the forward boat deck Dolly found Camille and the dark hair ed youth who had become so infatuated with the girl, engaged in game of deck billiards with Lady Kilmorny and Elliot Glyn. Each time the round wooden discs cannoned against the opponents, there were peals of ex- cited laughter.
 Ten off your score again! That makes minus 25r' Camille was shouting to Glyn, who was at the other end. She slid her long, pole like cue with its cupped extremity along the deck and her disc flew be- fore it to cannon Lady Kilmorny's best shot off the board "Hurrah I'm In luck againw
 Her pretty cheeks were flushed. and happy light was in her eyes.
 She's made 1t up with Glyn,"
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making 1t impossible for many pupils to provide themselves with good shoes and raincoats to enable them to attend regularly in bad weather is one reason given
 The report also recites receipts for the month amounting to S322.123.94 and expenditures amounting to S29S,- 739.56, leaving a balance on hand of S23.3SA3S
 According to the report, the aver age attendance of primary grades of the county as estimated by the rec ord of those in attendance on the day of visits by supervisors was 92.5 for the month, while for the state at large it was only s7 per cent.
 The total enrolment in county schools for the fourth month con tinues to show up well with an in- crease of 2,304 over the previous year. according to the report. The exact figures are: 1921. 25,07O; 1922 27,374.
 The enrolment of the county high school has reached a total of 469, as compared with 434 for the corre- spending month of last year, accord Ing to the report
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thought Dolly enviously. (How ao- surdly young Camille was looking in much-frilled frock of lemon voile with ridiculous blue bells print ed on it More like 16 than a staid 24D
 Where on earth had all the men gone off to? It was aggravating 10 be alone like this.
 Dolly had slept from after lunch to tea time, enjoyed a solitary cup in her own cabin, then had a bath, and emerged at half past five, look ing for fresh worlds to conquer!
 She sauntered to the other side of the boat-deck to find her own pac- ticular swain engaged in tennis doubles.
 I'm playing off my first tie," he called out.
 "Oh, that's all right" said Dolly huffily. feeling angry with Camille, who-as sports secretary-had drawn up the competition sheet that was evidently going to keep a good many nice men busy for the next 10 daysi
 She strolled away.
 Like to-have a game with me?'' A fat, bald<headed man who was | throwing plump little bags of sand on a slanting board marked out n numbered squares. turned round and addressed her pleasantly. Guess I'm the champion little bull-bosrd player of the world"
 NO, thanks" said Dolly tartly, "games don't appeal to me"
 She descended to the promenade deck, to find most of the passengers there in somnolent condition, snoozing in their chairs.
 At the far end she glanced through a window of the smoking room Gin the sacred precincts of which no mere woman could set footD, and, to her chagrin per- ceived her two principal cushion carriers and gift-donors deeply en- grossed in a mems game of poker!
 "Oh, If only Reggie or my Jimmy were aboardw thought the little lady grossly, and went straight down to the barber's shop to have a face massage. That surely would be soothingl
 But here again she met a check.
 "Gentlemen's hours from to C, madam. Ladies not admitted now. If you come again in 20 minutes time"
 She didn't wait to hear the rest, but angrily withdrew.
 Tomorrow-ShlpbOa Dreams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-14
 URGES BEER TAX TO RAISE BONUS FUNDS

Washington, February 13,-Pay- ment of soldiers bonus by means of a tax on beer and light wines was advocated today by Representative MscGresor, republican, New York, who declared during an address in the House that millions of people, disgusted with prohibition, would "cheerfully" pay such tax,
 The prohibition law, Mir. Mac Gregor contended. is detrimental to the best interests of the nation, has made the United States nation of hypocrits and whisky drinkers, has made law breaking popular.Nhas re- suited in the moral degeneration of the people and has brought corrup- ton into public office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-14
REPAIR BUTLER ROADS

Greenville. February 1S.-(spe- cial. l.)-All of the road construction crews of Butler county have been called into Greenville and have been converted into road repairing gangs. All of the improved roads of the county will be kept up by these gangs. and the construction of new roads will be held up awaiting the action of the state and federal high way commissions in the matter of road construction. Butler county has now over 100 miles of improved roads in the county and not one cent is owed by the county for them. This is very creditable situation for the commissioners of ihe county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-14

The value of grapefruit and oranges, in calories or fuel units of food, has been amply demonstrated by medical and scientific research.
 Now science has found these fruits equally rich in vitamines, the food clements essential to the per- petuation of life; vitamines makina
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-14
CAVALRY GETS EQUIPMENT

Greenville, February 12.z(Spe1 cial)--Greenville's cavalry unit re- ceived several car loads of equipmen. that was unloaded yesterday. The equipment includes wagons, harness, saddles, and other things The bulk of the equipment is yet to arrive. Captain Duke Guive or the outfit ex- poets that it will be but a short while before the horses will be sent here by the War Department The outfit Is so men and six or seven officers strong, and all officers and 72 of the men were present at an inspection given the troop by Major Morris of the regular army of the United States on Thursday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-14
MANY PUPILS ARE
 IN FIRST GRADE
pr. Baker CharaCterizeS Con- ditionS as DepIorabIe-En- roIIment Is Still
 Increasing

Twenty eight per cent of all ele- mentary pupils in Jefferson county gre in the first grade, according to Dr. N. R. Baker, superintendent of county schools in his>regular month- ly report to the county board of edu- ration, which met yesterday. Dr. Baker characterizes such a condition IS deplorable, declaring that under normal conditions only from 15 to Is per cent should be in the first grade.
 Financial conditions in the county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-14
Truck Nsed to Haul Away Stock of
 Dadeville Store

Dadeville, February 13.-(Special) Thieves entered Berkstresser's Drug store in Dadeville some time during Saturday night and, backing a motor truck up to the back door, made away with something like s1,500 worth of merchandise and the cash register. The stolen goods consisted of knives. razors. flashlights, cut glass. china, cigars, cigarettes, auto mobile tires and an entire show case of high grade toilet preparations and perfumery Entrance was made by prying apart the iron bars on rear window and opening the back door, which was barred. Sheriff and posse have been out in an effort to track the truck, but so far no clue has been found. A reward has been offered for the capture of the thieves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-14
DRUG STORE ROBBED

Tomorrow-shIpboard Dreams.
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THE WEATHER

Washington, February 1s.-Ala- bama and Mississippi; Rain Tuesday and Wednesday, colder in extreme south portion Tuesday.
 Georgia: Unsettled weather, Tues day and Wednesday; probably rain, colder Tuesday.
 Tennessee: Cloudy, probably rain Tuesday afternoon or night and on Wednesday, not much change in tenn perature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-02-14
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LOCAL DATA

For the 24 hours ending at p. m February 15. 1929;
 Highest tenn persture ............. 4b Lowest temperature .............. 80 Mean temperature .............. 42 Normal temperature ......... 4S Excess in temperature since Jan. l.. 75 Rainfall ............ ............ .02 Total rainfall since Jan. 1 ...... s .16 Excess in rainfall since Jan. 1 ...,.. .3S Relative humidity, [ a. m. ......... S2
 l2 noon .................... 77
 D. m. .................... 92 Dry thermometer, a. m. ........ 43
 l2 noon ....-.......... 43
 D. m. .................. 40 wet thermometer, a. m. ......... Al
 F noon .......,............. 40
 p. m. ................... 50
 E. C. HORTON. Observer. Summary of observations made at sta. tions of the United States Weather Bureau during the 24 hours ending al D. m., s0th meridian time, February IS, 1922:
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21
zI ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Morning Worship The pastor will
give the third sermon on the theme
Faith Subject. The Ultimate
Faith" 800 Junior B. Y. P. U. 1890
Evening Worship Stereoptican lee.
ture on "Of Such Is The Kingdom"
First Congregational church. corner
Columbus and Jackson streets. VIII.
lam S. Whitsett, minister 903 Paul
| street. Sunday school at Gas a. m.
John G. Schumacher, superintendent.
Graded lessons, efficient teachers,
classes for all. Morning worship at
10:45. Theme, The Christian Con
ception of Prayer" Vesper Service
500 Subject, Everyday Ministries. "
Mrs, Geo P, Fischer, Soloist. The
morning address in the second in the
series of special Sunday morning
discussions on the general theme
Christian Fundamentals"
The Salvation Army, Sunday school
at 2 p. M; Y. P. l.. meeting at 6:15:
Great Salvation meeting at 1880.
Meeting Monday, Wednesday and
Thursday nights at 7:15. All vel.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21
.EXTORT|ON|STS WHO
PREY ON FARMERS
WILL Be EXPOSED
SECRETARY WALLACE CHARGES
ADVANTAGES is BEING TAKEN
OF AGRICULTURlSTS DURING
PRESENT FINANCIAL STRING
ENCY.

/ Nr.,.t.. 10 on I,.rr, Hulng.
""N''7'''' '"' H.. ,...,,
ING came prominently '' que ''''''
yesterday when Secretary Wallace an
.novDced he would lay before the
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'- 49,. ..,.,,, .,,.,,,,,,f,,
"''A ''"'@'' '''''' ',' '''''' ''
loaning money ON TAR" m'''S"Hea
were taking advantage of the present
crisis IN charge -eyr.rtioratf" inter.
,'' '''.'' .,....
Al u" same time '"' N-'''"''"''
Department made public information
II had gathered showing the banks OF
the United States had outstanding ap
proXimataIy S2.SGQ.S9l4l5 personal
and collateral loans 10 farmers and
sl4474Se q96 in farm mortgage loans
NJ the end of 1920
I'm all lines mi business" the see.
retary said in statement. eve find
predatory individuals who seek oppor
tunties TO take advantage of the mis-.
fortunes of others We expect that
from men OF certain Nre. but il is
Z real shock Ia note t.lf the 50. me
sort of thing is now being done by
some insurance COMPANIES and farm
mortgage loan c1mpanies of whom we
have a right to eXnect a higher code
of ethics.
These charges. he added. did not
apply to all companies making loan.
IA farmers for some he said. were
loins the right thing and helping tbs
farmers all they could. Others how
ever. Mr.. Wallace asserted emphatic
allv are taking advantage of the
farmers distress to heartlpssly eXtort
rate OF interest and terms OF loar
which cannot be justified"
Charles 5. Bartlett. president of the
ational board Of farm organization.
/ ud president of the National Farm
/ ers' Union. also issued statement
prepared for the conference delegate,
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21

3S21. This model supplies the
place Of a house dress and is adapted
for all house keeping activities. 1t
has comfortable lines and ample
pockets. Checked or striped ging'
ham with piQue for the facings
would be good for this style. Wolfe,
percale, poplin, cotton crepe, cham
brey, linen and unbleached muslin
are also good for this style.
The Pattern is cut in 4 Sizes;
Small, 1896; Medium, $40; Large,
42-44; Extra Large, 46-4S inches
bust measure. A Medium size will
require 3 yards OF SO inch material.
A pattern OF this illustration
mailed to any address on receipt OF
l5c in silver or stamps.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21

St Francis Catholic church. Rev.
Casimir Miller, pastor. Masses at 8
and 10 q. IN
Swedish Methodist Episcopal
church, Prairie street, North Ottawa.
Sunday school at a. m.
ST. Patricks Catholic church. Rev
Father Hackett, pastor Low mass at
$ a, H. and high mass at 1890 a.
m
st. Columba's Catholic church.
Dean Thomas E. Madden, pastor
Low masses at Z, s flor children) and
3 a. M. high mass at TO-
Trinity Norwegian Lutheran church.
Rev O i, Mortvedt, pastor. Sunday
school at 9:45; morning service at
f0.45 meeting of Luther league at
1880 p. m
Zion Evangelical Lutheran church,
623 West Jefferson street. Rev H.
H. Hartman. pastor. German serv-
iea &C q. m Sunday School at 10.
English service at 10:45.
Christ Episcopal church. Rev. G.
w. EaTar rector. Celebration Of
the holy communion a M; morning
prayer and sermon, 10:45; church
school 2:45 bible class, 9;45 stran-
gers welcome
Illinois Avenue Evangelical church.
corner Illinois avenue and Leland
street Rev R. p. Maue, pastor Sun.
day school at $3.50 a. m; Samuel To
tel, superintendent; morning wor.
ship at 1913. Rev. j. G. Elben. presd-
ing elder will preach both morning and
evening Communion service in the
morning
First Church of Christ, Scientist.
ll5 West Lafayette street. Sunday
school at u. Morning service at
- .}2' communion services; topic,
Frr u Testimonial m :
ing Wednesday, s p. m. the pub
Tic is cordially invited to attend these
MEETINGS. The reading room Is open
every afternoon except Sundays from
uaoil g.
Madison Street Evangelical church.
Rev Howard A. Kramer, pastor. $40
Illinois avenue. $780, Sunday school;
August Ledricn, superintendent;
1880 preaching service; Gas. young
peoples meeting; 1880, evening SER
mon; the morning service will be
German on the second and fourth
Sundays Of each month. Everybody
Welcome
EnWorth Methodist Episcopal
church Rev. Hiram F. Lawler pas.
tor Sunday school at $3.50 a. m; L.
G. Brand. superintendent; special
services at 3 p m.
First Methodist Episcopal church.
Rev Hiram +. LAWYER pastor. Sun
day school at 9:45 m; classes for
everybody. Warren Gladfelter super.
iatendent; 1915 morning worship;
he pastor viii give a third of a
series OF four sermons on "Fundamen.
tals Topic. 1.-The Holy Spirit" $50
saeaial music program in Epworth
League. 7:30 sermon. Permissible
ignorance" Music in charge of W.
S. FINLAND
First Batist church. jefferson and
Colul bus street. George C. Fetter.
,aja Gas Sunday school, Ches-
ter Olson, superintendent. 1O:45
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21

A girl of five taken to vaudeville
show was much impressed with the
ventriIoquiSt. That evening while say.
ing her prayers she asked God to look
after her brothers and sisters and to
make her good girl--then after a
brief pause she was heard to say,
soto voice: "All rightw
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21

come; good music and singing. En-.
10Y and Mrs. R, c. Morgan in charge
Sunday.
Presbyterian church, Rev. ]. L.
VonckX, pastor GAS a m, Sunday
school; classes for all ages. 10:45 a.
m, Morning Worship. Sermon, Man
At his Best Gas p. m. Young PEG
Pies Meeting 1880 p. m, Evening
Service. Sermon, An Invitation For
You"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21
Remember, Away
Back, When--

lrions store-a grocery and tavern
was located down on the west side,
by the bridge on Brewery hill road
By NJ. W. b.
$
Judge OConnor Of the Appellate
Court. Chicago, comes out in favor of
disarming the thugs, by preventing
the manufacture OF small arms, An
army rifle would be a rather clumsy
thing to tote around in peace times.
=
Now that Toby Dooian Is back from
the south we expect 10 get a te"
words in now and then on some deep
stuff
=
Which concludes todays perform,
ance.
WAT"
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21
Protect the PaintinnR.

The greatest enemy to works Of art
In any form is damp. Avoid damp at
all costs. Dust should never be nj
lowed to accumulate behind pictures
should damp get there the dust will
retain it for n considerable period. ln-
sccts and flies should not he allowed
the liberty Of rooms containing oil
paintings, the spots they make upon
the paint being most dIflicult to re-
move after standing.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21
RED CROSS STARTS
DRIVE FOR HEALTH
NURSE IN country
REPRESENTATIVES WILL BE SENT
HERE TO CONFER ON PROPOSE.
TON WITH MEMBERS OF couN.
TY HOME BUREAU.

A representative of the Central hi.
vision of the American Red Cross, will
be in La Sale County mex; week, TO
discuss with the members OF the
Home Bureau, the possibilities OF Sc.
curing a rural health nurse. The
representative, MIR Burger Of Chicago,
viii hold four conferences with the
health chairmen of the ORGANIZATIONS
in the various parts OF the country.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21
Columbia Records
now reduced to Use.
NOTICE.

Estate Of James Mannix, deceased,
Notice is hereby given that the un'
dersigned eXecutrix OF the last viii
and testament Of James Mannix. late
Of the county of La Sale and state
of Illinois, deceased, will appear be.
fore the probate court of said county,
on the first Monday (being the sixth
dayl of March, 1922, at the probate
court room, in Ottawa. in said coun-
ty, when and where all persons hav.
ing claims or demands against said
estate are notified to attend and pre-
sent the same in writing for adjust.
ment.
Dated the 10th day of January. A.
y, 1922
MARY ELLEN NrANNIX,
Executrix.
Lester j. Koran, Attorney at Law.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21

Two men photographed In a London
studio We're seen to steal some money
from the till as they passed through
the shop The woman photographer
developed the negatives quickly took
the photographs to the police, and
the men were arrested.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21

needing the ingredients therein con-
tanned; he will drive like fury for the
sport he gets out of speeding; ne will
skate on thin ice 70 see how strong it
is, and If downhearted will take the
sucicide route direct, Sickness and
accidental deaths do not claim enough
victims-the "kill.joy" has to help
along the undertaken with methods Of
his own. while the insurance men
froWn.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21

The Philanthropc Department
OF Ottawa Women's club will have
their January luncheon, January %
1922, at the parish house at / o'clock,
ADV.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21

Olivet Shrine No. IS, w. S. j..
viii hold its regular meeting Tues.
day even, Jan, "A, at 7:50, Import.
ant business.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21

The Home Bureau units and the
Red Cross branches around Serena
will be meeting on Tuesday, January
"a the group near Ottawa will meet
on Wednesday, January IS at Ottawa.
the group near Streator viii meet on
Thursday the 20 at Sueator, and the
La Sale group at La Sale on Friday,
the 2Ith,
Creates Interest In Subject.
For the past year the Home Bureau
has been investigating the need and
creating an interest in rural health
nursing SO that they feel there Is a
great need for rural health nurse
who will visit the rural schools and
help start the right kind OF rural
health standards. The Home Bureau
have felt that they il anyone should
be competent judges of the necessity
of such nurses They have iuterveu-
ed with the Red Cross and asked them
to use some of their existing funds
for securing the health nurse know
ing that in this way they can secure
competent nursing service through the
Red Cross and utilize branch funds to
excellent advantage.
Mr. Burgner is coming to the
county expressly for the purpose of
getting a definite plan of work estab'
lished throughout the branches of the
Red Cross so that this nursing service
can be given to La Sale County.
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21
Banquet For Cast.
A Feminine Argus.

FROM a story "Helen's eyebrows
seag up a little and a slight CLEAN
aaI. info her numerous eyes
Free trader-journal and Ottawa fair dealer. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1920-1927, 1922-01-21
SECOND NIGHT OF
"IOLLIES" PROVES A
SUCCESS REPEATER
AUDIENCE PRlMED FOR SOME
THING EXTRAORDINARY IN
HOME TALENT PERFORMANCES
EXPERIENCES NO DlSAPPolNT.
MENTS.

The second night of the "Jollies Of
1922" Ottawa post, American Legion,
hodge podee Of lifting, tuneful melo.
dies and clever acting, repeated the
success that followed the initial per
Torrance, with another packed house
greeting the performers. Last night S
appearance of the amateur stars came
in the wake of unanimous acclaim
that pronounced the opening produc-
ton one oi the finest ever put over
by local thespians
AS consequence of the praise en-
Enthusiastically given by first night
ers,' the audience was prepared for
something unusual in amateur pro
ducti0ns The best feature of the
whole affair was that the cast play
ed up TO its part fulfilling every ex-
pactatiOn Of the crowds that poured
into the Gayety by doing their bit
on q hundred percent efficiency basis.
An impressive element that enter
ed into the show was the vim and
. snap with which every number was
carried out adding thereby the fin
lshing touches usually found only
In profe ioLal productions. and
BRANDING the Jollles the master piece
OF master artists.
close Tonight.
rla gua1 production Of the must
cal al VIII be held tonight that
"oycra5W' crowds unable to obtain
suitable seat~on the regular" nights
may have an opportunity to see the
Performance before it passes into his
tory.
Banquet For Cast.
Flltopiu- The show tonight the
e rs entirety will be guests OF
ottawa rost at a banquet to be sery-
ea fl The American restaurant. Prep
ranors are being made for entertain
iag tile entertainers, not only with a
sumg.u0U spread, but with a pro-
gram intended to partially repay them
for work they have done to help the
legion do its stuff" on a big scale,
and express. in a measure, the graf.
itude Of the ex-soldiers' organization.