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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
The Intelligent Use and Control of Electricity Has RevOlutiOniZed
 Medical Practice
Natures Own Forces Concentrated Many Thousand Fold G
 ing New Life and Vitality to the Afflicted
Free Examination By the Advanced Medical Specialists
 802-34 Farley Building

If you want the truth and treatment that long years of experience, com bined and aided by the skillful appli- cation of electricity. call on the Ad- vanced Medical Specialists. They will tell you and show you their4 diagnosis. They have built up large practice by dealing frankly with those who consult them Their cured patients are num- erous enough to relieve any doubt in this particular.
 The following diseases yield readily to this advanced system of treatment: Rheumatism, Gout Paralysis, Lum- bago, Neuralgia, Sciatica, Catarrh. Bronchitis, Asthma, Consumption, dn early stages), Pleurisy, Deafness, Tu. mors. Ulcers, External Cancer, Lupus, Piles, Fistula, Fissure. Kidney, Blad- der and Urinary Troubles, Blood and Skin diseases. Stomach and Liver troubles, Gall Stones, Constipation. h. digestion, Chronic Appendicitis, Womb troubles, Ovarian troubles, Change of Life, Liberation, Laceration, Painful Irregularities, all diseases peculiar to the female treated without pain or ex- posture to unnecessary examinations: Enlarged Prostate Structure. Nervous Debility, Weakness; and in fact alm okt any chronic disease which ordinary methods fail to reach c- ' E,Se, 'cs,- -s1 to stay cured by this wonderful power.
 Call on or address Advanced Medical Specialists. S04 Farley Building. cor ner Third Avenue and Twentieth Street, Birmingham, Ala. Hours .. m. to 12:S0 p. m, to G1nd z to s. ?. n. sundays to l only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

proper study of the phenomenon must begin with the consideration of as simple as possible case.
 The author specially warns his reader that an opinion should not be formed ex- cept when a complete journey has been observed. No conclusions can be drawn from isolated portions of the ants move ments. An individual ant leaving the nest must be followed up from the time of its departure until it returns to the ant hill The entire journey must be plotted and It's course should be recorded as nearly as possible in exact copy of nature.
 If an ant Is caught at the nest and transported to a point some yards dis tant. the insect is quite incapable of find ing it's way back. It runs around on the ground until 1t accidentally comes across the entrance to the burrow. The case is quite different If an ant is allowed to find its way to a distance unmoested. On leaving the nest 1t places itself in cer- tain direction and holds the same, no matter what obstacles it may meet with en route, and no matter what side tracks 1t may occasionally strike In order to seize some article of food or of structural value for its nest Finally the insect reverses Its motion and returns, parallel to the outward journey. The return is effected directly, rapidly and without hesitation. even if the ground covered has been swept in order to change it's relief. The return Is obviously determined completely by the | outward trip. and an aunt which has left its nest on a voyage of exploration finds its way back just because 1t has made the outward tourney. If an ant is caught at the moment 1t returns to the next and is put down at the opposie side of the opening, it first of all arranges it's axis in the direction originally adopted. and then runs off rapidly away from the nest. Incidentally, 1t should be stated on its return the ant does not usually strike the nest exactly but comes to within a few inches and sometimes a few feet of 1t. It then stops, and whereas until that moment, Its progress was rapid and un- hesitating. the insect now runs around in a seemingly aimless fashion. It is from this moment on that sight, touch and smell are called to assistance by the in sect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
Old and New Violins

From the Springfield Republican.
 An interesting test of the relative merits of old violins and new was made the other day by the American guild of violinists in session at Chicago.
 It may be recalled that some years ago some experiments of the same sort were made in Paris, with the unex- pected result that listeners not know ing what sort they were hearing award . ed the palm to the new instruments. This Is absurd. of course. for if a Strad- ivarius costs s5000 or s10.000, how can 1t fall to be better than a new violin worth only a few hundred dollars or perhaps less? Yet there Is a heretical sect which holds that the superiority of the old Cremona makers Is a myth. and the Chicago experiment was meant to settle that point.
 It proved. however. inconclusive. for while the old violins as a rule car ried off the honors the first prize fell to violin only three years old. Nine teen instruments were entered. includ- ing Nicholas Amati of 1643 and a Jacobus Stainer of 1850.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

Because you yourself have never travelled from New York to Liverpool in five days do you disbelieve that 1t can be done? If you have never trav- eled except by OK team, would you doubt that modern railway trains cover the ground at the rate of sixty miles an hour?
 Probably not because both instances are accepted facts; because you are ac- uuainted with some one who has trav- eled as mentioned and whose word is believed by you. But have you not doubted the claims of the Advanced Medical Specialists simply because they are new and strange. and sound, per haps, too wonderful to believe? If you do doubt if you or your friend or relative is sufferer from any of the chronic diseases of mankind, and fail to take advantage of the free consultation of fered by the Advanced Medical Spe- cialists, then you belong to the hope less class who. were it left to them, would still have this world travelling In OK carts and sailing vessels.
 From the time that George Washing ton was affected by simple and read ily curable malady and was killed by bleeding. up to the death of Governor Johnson of Minnesota, of an operation for appendicitis. such operations have killed no end of good men and women. Electricity. scientifically used will cure many cases of piles. appendicitis. stomach, kidney or liver disorder and will save many a woman or man from an operation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
THE ZIG-ZAGGING ANT
A Scientific Study of the Busy Work
 CTS Movements

From the Scientific American.
 It has been matter of considerable discussion just how ants find their way and know their bearings In their compli- eated and extensive wanderings over the surface of the soil It can hardly be said that any consensus of opinion has been reached as to the mechanism by which the ant, after leaving the nest in search of food, finds 1t way back to the point from which it started. The problem is somewhat complicated by the fact that an ant does not return by the same track as 1t went out Some interesting and rather remarkable observations have re- gently been made by MT Cornetz, in Al geria, and are noted in recent issue of La Nature.
 According to this observer, the ant, in it soutward Journey, proceeds through out in the direction initially chosen; on its return the insect places it's body at the same angle, and walks in the oppo- site direction. The body of the ant would therefore act as kind of compass needle.
 It must be remarked that this observa- tion applies in the first instance to a sin gle ant proceeding on its Journey alone, for, as Mir. Cornetz lightly argues, the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
Ruptured People Try This for Relief and Cure

Here is something you can try sixty days without having to risk single cent of your money,
 Something which has cured-in the last twenty-four years-thousands of ruptured people
 Something so strengthening to the ruptured parts that you can work right along while being cured
 If you don't find yourself getting better after trying 2. Cluthe Truss or Cluthe Automatic Massager- lot of good-making a new man of you
 Then we don't want penny.
 Try It 60 Days at Our Risk than merely a device to hold your
 For your protection we guarantee In writing that Cluthe Truss will when you are working, exercising, taking a bath (this truss is water proof)-every minute of the day If 2 60 days trial doesn't prove it, the
 You see this truss--unlike all others-is self-adjusting, self-regu lating.
 increases when there Is any sudden movement or strain-as in working so no strain can force your rupture out.
 And in addition. a Cluthe Truss provides the only way ever dis covered for overcoming the weakness which is the real cause of rupture
 While relieving the weak ruptured parts of all strain, this Truss is con stantly strengthening the ruptured parts.
 Does that by automatically mas saging them-@this healing massage does for these parts what exercise does for a weak arm-restores their lost strength-in many cases makes them so strong that a truss Is no longer needed.
 Curing Begins at Once
 This massage is so beneficial that nearly all feel better and stronger get immediate relief-after trying this truss.
 So beneficial that Cluthe Truss has cured some of the worst cases Among them men and women 50 to 70 years old, who had been ruptured from 20 to 50 years.
 Cured many of them after every thing else, including operation, had failed to do any good whatever.
 Our Expense If II Fails You are making the mistake of your life if you let any doubts. or past dis appointments keep you from finding put what the Cluthe Truss can do for you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
The Verdict of the Farmer

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer,
 Sam Fills of Warren county raises hogs. Since 1881, when he began, he has sold s137 ,S29 worth of them. From a part of the profits he has built a farm house of B rooms, with modern heating and light ing plants and other conyeniences and furnishings to match.
 Keep in mind that Ellis has always lived on a farm.
 Jokes about "rubes' and jays" don't { go well any longer. This is not alone be- cause of the changes which better means of communication and transportation have made in country life. It is as much be- cause experiments in the back k-to-the-soil movement have given people Of the cities a new respect for the amount of expert knowledge and the good judgment neces- sary to make money on a farm.
 It is much less certain that the better understanding which now exists between the country and the city has raised the farmers estimate of city folk.
 A bulletin of the department of agricul- ture. just issued, says that farmers In neighborhoods where college students are employed during the summer vacation have decided that college students make poor harvest hands A writer in the cur rent issue of the Ohio Farmer has this further to say of city men in agriculture
 we DtltNt OIit DOS WIio tdii bt iiidu'tu to stay on the farm and take up the work where his father laid 1t down will be able to accomplish more for the advancement of agriculture than two who have been raised in town or city, and then go out upon the farm without any special train ing.
 "We would not discourage the young. the middle-aged, or even the old men who have become weary and worn with the mt i,nJ Of ha oit txr in cto or factory But 1t is upon those who stay on the farm, rather than upon the ones who drift into it. that agriculture does and will have to depend"
 This is the verdict of farmers. It ig nores, of course. the many successes of city bred men who have gone back to the farms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

but usually they are not in business where the spur of competition and of new ideas IS felt Yet this merchant sitting in his deserted store finds many counterparts among people and parties and institu- tions.
 Not all motion is necessarily progress. Progress means motion in the right direc- tlon- But there is more hone of a man who even moves in the wrong direction than of one who is inert. .'The man who stood still'' was for all practical pur- poses dead man. The man who moves is at least alive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
Amusing to the Horses

From the Bristol Times.
 He was raw recruit just enrolled in a crack cavalry regiment, and he was paying his first visit to the riding school.
 "'Ere's yer horse" said the instructor. The recruit advanced, took the bride gingerly, and examined his mount with great care.
 What's it got this strap around 1t for?" he asked, pointing to the girth.
 Well" explained the instructor sol emnly, you see, all our horses ave a keen sense of hunor, an as they some times 'as sudden fits of laughter when they see the rcruits tryin' to ride, we put bands round 'em to keep 'em from bursting their sides!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
Kansan's Ton of Children

From the Hutchinson News.
 family of nine children measuring over 53 feet high and weighing almost a ton.
 That Is one central Kansas family, that of P. M. Coons of Canton. Me- Emerson county Last week family reunion was held of the Coons children and grandchildren, and they assembled from all over Kansas. 1t being the first time they have all been together for 10 years.
 The nine children of Mir. Coons weigh an average of 203 pounds each and their average height is 5 feet 10 inches. The four sons average 6 feet l inch in height and weigh an average of PAS pounds.
 The father of this husky bunch of children weighs only 155 pounds and their mother weighed about 140.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

successful merchants of northern Illinois died last week. During the civil war he had large store and did a flourishing business, but in the years after the war he failed to catch the spirit of the times and his business fell away until in later years 1t had ceased He did not replenish his stock. and apparently expected to sell goods that had been on his shelves nearly half a century. Every morning his store was promptly opened, and all day he sat awaiting customers who never came, or people who came prompted by curiosity.
 There are many eccentric characters,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

Remember that we ask you to take no chances
 We'll make truss especially for your case and send 1t to you and al- low you 60 days trial to prove that it will hold your rupture-that it will put an end to the trouble you've heretofore had and improve your con dition. If the trial fails to prove this, we'll be the losers. not you. Get Worlds Greatest Rupture Book
 So that you can judge for yourself. we want to send you a free book we have written-a cloth bound book of advice. Even physicians who have read 1t say it's the best book ever written on Rupture.
 It sums up all we have learned about rupture in forty years of day after-day experience-in the success full treatment of over 290,000 cases. It deals with rupture in all its forms and stages-explains the dangers of trusses and the. equally worthless makeshifts masquerading under such names as appliance, method" system. "plasters, etc;-puts you away on things that can't stand fair test.
 And 1t tells all about the Cluthe Truss-how little 1t costs-how 1t your rupture--how thousands have found this truss as comfortable as their clothing tno springs or web or eldstlc DaHu or Delt around your waist-no leg straps)--how you can try one 50 days at our risk-thus giving you plenty of time to make sure of It's wonderful holding and healing powers and of it's water proof and wearing qualities.
 It tells-in their own words--the experience of many former sufferers gives their names and addresses perhaps you know some of them.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

pits, with the pad that comes with each box, and then my glory beginsi
 No matter what the weight of your clothing, no matter how hot and stufiy it may be indoors, you need never be afraid of perspiring any moro in your arm-pits than you do on the back of your hand, if you use PERSPI-NO.
 It's marvellous yet a simple powder that anybody is safe in using. It keeps your arm-pits just as fresh and dry and natural as any other portion of your body. Use FRS PI-NO and hot theatres dance-halls, and social affairs will have no more terrors for you in arm-pit per spirntion. It's goodbye dress shieldA forever Satisfaction guaranteed.
 PERSPI-NO is for sale at your drug. gist' 8 at 25c a box, or sent direct, on receipt of price. by the Perspo Co.,, 27l5 Lincoln Ave-, Chicago.
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 COLLIER DRUG COMPANY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
Birds Ely l5 00n Miles

Bird migration has always been and is yet a thing of much mystery. Let the man who has never felt the thrill of this mystery take his atlas and turn to a map of the Western Hemisphere. Let him To-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14
"The Man Who Stood Stilr'

From the New York World
 A man who more than 40 years ago was known as one of the most prosperous and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-07-14

by
 COLLIER DRUG COMPANY.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
Rantisf Nofes

Bible school attendance on Sunday was 149.
 Miss Mildred Bard was the B. Y P. U. leader Sunday evening.
 Pastor Stubbeu preached one Of his out tof-the-ordinary sermons Sunday morning, taking for his theme, "the goodness and severity Of God In the evening his thought was "Do one thing" A trio. "He is caring for me, 2 wss beautifully rendered by Misses Hazel Davis, Mildred Bard and Elsie Rouse.
 An afternoon social and class meet ing of N. A BallaTd's class WAS held at the hospitable home Of Miss Emma Barrett on the Senexit Road Friday Although unpleasant about twenty were present The treasurer of the class reported s24 on hand, Sl5 Of which was voted to be sent to Dr. A. 5. Coats for Connecticut mission work. The officers for the next six months were as follows.
 President, Mrs. F. A. Libby.
 Treasurer, M Mfs Horace Whitney.
 Secretary, Mrs. J. k. Stubherl.
 The class had group picture taken. Mrs Dell Warren received a prize in guessing contest, Mrs. T. Henry Chandler for the best rife shot and Mrs Ida C. Kennedy for the best sen tenee telegram. Sandwiches, cake and coffee were served by the hostess. Everyone hoped to have the affair re- peated at no distant day.
 The harvest dinner of Tuesday was fine and netted about S13.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
Methodist Church Notes

Mrs. G. D. Stanley entertained the Indies at a Thimble party Tuesday af- tefnoon, each one bringing her own sewing. 4 missionary program was given and an offering taken for the work Of the W. H. NJ s
 The K. 0 k. A. held d special mee.- ing Mondav eeeaino for the purpose Of eoafeting Inc degree of Esquire OF those qualified.
 The Windham County sunday school union will hold an ali.day con venlion at this church October 90. Delegates will furnish their own bas- ket lunch at noon, the Ladies Aid so- ciety providing tea and coffee They will also serve supper from 6 10 7.30 p. m. to the delegates and all others who wish to patfonize them.
 The Junior League will hold busi- ness meeting and social Friday even ing al the church from to $50, with Mrs. Stanley, superintendent.
 Sunday was Rally Day and proved 10 be all that could be desired The morning service was well attended and the pastors sermon on the Bible was strong and inspiring. The res- ponse to the Rally Day post cards, seEt to all connected with the school brought over loo to the noon session. the primary and senior departments, cradle roll and home department be- ing represented. The decorations were in charge of Rho Delta class and the Mems class and consisted of autumn leaves, hydrangeas, cut flowers, Amer | jean flags, and the charters of several of the organized classes. The program was furnished by the classes, each contributing one number, either reef tation, song, or an exercise. At the close of the program Rev. Mir. Stanley presented diplomas to class O: girls and one of boys who pass from the primary to the junior grade of work A spirit of enthusiasm and good cheer was felt hy all and the day was Il pleasing success. A group picture was taken al the close of the session.
 The Ladies Aid Dollar social was held Friday evening A pleasant time was spent with program and re- treatments.
 Many were glad to greet MT James Richmond, over 9l years of age, father of John Richmond, and for many years an active member Of the church until detained by feebeness. He at tended the Rally day exercises.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
St. Philips Episcopal Church

On account Of the colonial supper 10 be served Thursday evening, the altar guild meeting will be omitted. The mems class, however will meet as usual at $ in the church
 The proposed mixed choir expects to rehearse Thursday evenings at 3, following the meetings of the men 's class and altar guild. Rehearsals will be held every two weeks for the pres ent, beginning October 24th.
 There will be celebration of the Holy Communion al 9 o'clock, Friday, October 18th, St. Lukes day. Even ing prayer will be said al 7.S0 as usual.
 Services Sunday will be at $, l0.3o, and :, with sunday school al naon.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
MaTrIS Q ss

In Putnam, Oct. Is. ..by Rev. J. R. slu5bert, Edward l.. Moss and Miss Rnoda Dean, both Of Putnam.
 In Putnam, Oct. Ie, iby Rev F. b. Sargent, Arsid r. Ekvale and Luiia Connell Of Worcester.
 In Wakeheld, Mass, October I2th, Norman Gfendel.Cate and Bernice EllinOr Paine.
 In Putnam, Oct. l2. by r. ". Arm strong, James F.. Nichols and Georgi- anna CouiIlard, both of Putnam.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
A. H. E. Zion Mission

G. A. R. hall, Front street, Rev. J. B. Wallace, pastor.
 All services were well attended Sun day, especially in the evening, when every seat was occupied. The pastor preached an excellent sermon on the theme "Harmony.n
 sunday services: Bible class 12 m., young peoples lyceum s p. m. m.,preach- ing st 7.30 p. m. Prayer meeting Fri day evenings at parsonage, 4 Walnut street. All are welcome.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
We Fit the Feet andknOW How

TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COM | missioners for Windham County. hereby apply for d license 70 sell >pirituous and Intoxicating Liquors, Ale, Lager Beer. Rhine Wine and Cider al Chickering Ho1el, Town or Putnam. CT. My place of business is not loca' ed within 200 feet in a direct line from any church edfee or pubic or psrochial school or the prem i-eS pertaining thereto, or any post office public llhrary or cemetery. Dated at Putnam, Ct this 10th day of October, A. D l9t2.
 JOHN T. MCCLELLAN, Applicant We. the undersigned, are electors and taX-pay- CTS owning real estate Of the Town of Putnam, Conn, and hereby sign and endorse the foregoing application or John I. Mcclellan, for q license, and hereby certify that said applicant Is suit able person to be licensed pursuant to said ap- pHcatiOn..
 Dated at Putnam, Ct., this l5th day of october, A, D. 1912.
 Edward \ Joslin
 F. L Davis
 r. F. Brady
 !. .. Greene
 0 C. Bosw0rth hereby certify that the above named signers and endorsers are electors and tax payers. own ing real estate in the town of Putnam, Conn. Dated at Putnam, this 18th day of october, A. D. 1912.
 DAVID FLAGG
 Town Clerk.
Putnam patriot., 1912-10-18
Deaths

In Danielson, Oct. ', Darin Bennett. Burial at Central Village.
 Tn iDanielson, tOct. !, Mrs. NJ. r. Dow.
 Tn DanieIson, Oct. 3, Mrs. Dominick NadO.
 In Danielson, Oct. 9, Mrs. susan Stone, 9l.
 In Thompson, Oct. 9, Mrs. Mary Holbfook Mills.
 In Danielson, Oct. 10, Mrs. Roxie Fuller of 5ciauate, k. l..
 In Lakegllle, Mass, Oct. 9, Minnie Johnson, wife of Frank Johnson, for merly Of Putnam, aged l9-