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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Stanford Salaries Go Up.

Stanford University, CAL Salary
increases amounting to $4,000 an
nually, it is announced, are to be dis
tributed among 225 members of the
teaching force of Stanford University,
and most Of it will go to the men upon
whom falls the drudgery and burden
of collegiate work. This advance is
made, President John Casper Branner
said, in order that these men and their
wives may maintain at least suitable
standard of living.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Locomotive Engineer Has
Remarkable Experience

! have been thinking that word from
me would benefit those who may be
suffering as / was before l began TAX
ing your Swamp-Root, the great kid
ney, liver and bladder remedy. / am
a locomotive engineer, employed on
the Tyrone & Clearfield Branch of the
Pennsylvania Railroad. Three years
ago l was afflicted with kidney and
bladder trouble so bad that was COM
PEELED to lay off duty from my engine
and was in the care of two doctors
However their medicine did not bene-
fit me. One day, l noticed your ad-
vertisement, to send name and ad-
dress for a sample bottle of Swamp
Root. At this time my trouble had
reached a serious stage. sent for
the sample bottle and in three days
received a small bottle of Swamp-Root
which l took according to directions,
and by the time | had taken the con-
tents, could pass water more freely.
I was so pleased with my experiment
that I sent my wife to the drug store
of w. H. Miltck, Phillipsburg, Pa, and
secured one-dollar bottle contin-
ued taking DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
until was entirely cured. Now when
ever | feel any pain or soreness after
being exposed to bad weather or hard
work, take a dose or two of Swamp
Root. l cannot recommend this rem
edy too highly, especially to brother
engineers who are more or less trou-
bled with their kidneys (more than
any other class of men,
Yours truly,
It. J. VAN SCOYOC,
1906 Lincoln Ave-, Tyrone, Pa.
County of Blair
State of Pennsylvania
Personally appeared before me, a
Notary Public, T. J. VanScoyoc, who
being duly sworn, doth depose and
say that the foregoing statement is
true. Sworn and subscribed to before
me this 18th day of July, A. D., 1909
II. B. CALDEWOOD,
Notary Public.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Mars Canals Change Hue.

Boston = The so-called canals on
Mars are now exhibiting striking sea-
sonal developments, according to DR..
Percival Lowell, of the Flagstaff
Ariz., observatory. In dispatch re-
ceived here he says: "The North
Polar cap of the planet is melting and
the canals are strongest and darkest
near the edge of the cap" This is
said to be in accord with DIR. Lowell's
theory, that the melting of snow al
the Marian pole produces floods that,
sweeping south, are responsible fol
color changes in the canals"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

DIR. A r. Taylor, a foremost west
ern educator and for many years pres
ident of the Kansas State Normal
school in Emporia, tells this story:
"As l was walking downtown one day
just a few steps ahead of me was q
fine old gentleman in silk hat and
broadcloth who had a most absurd
poster pinned on his back, contrasting
oddly with his dignified bearing. Just
then around the corner came a young
fellow with an even more ridiculous
poster pinned to his back. Being ig
norant of his own decoration, the
youngster Immediately began laugh
ing at the older man.
$50 l fell to moralizing, deducine
something like this: Gould we but
see ourselves as others see us, we
would often change the theme of our
DISCOURSE Then as l stepped into q
butcher shop the proprietor called Out
to me: Why, what's this the boys
have been pinning on your back?' -
Kansas City Star.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
FORGOT the Password.

An old cavalry horse was in the
shafts and the officer was IN hurry
Taking the reins from the driver, he
shouted "Charge!" and away the ami
NAL galloped, stopping dead when he
reached the barracks at the word
Haiti"
The next morning an Englishman
wanted to catch the boat from the
quay, and the driver said, Sure. your
honor, there amt no horse in ould
Ireland who can go so fast"
He cracked his whip and shouted
"Chargel" and away the horse went
Nearing the quay, Pat yelled, Jump
for heavens sake. I've forgotten the
password New York Globe.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

General Leonard Wood, chief of
staff of the United States army, has
had many expressions of admiration
voiced as to his personal appearance.
1t remained, however, for, a humble
maid servant to apotheosize his looks.
A young girl-who, knowing the
general, worships him as her hero
always keeps a photograph of him in
uniform on her dressing table. One
day, entering her bedroom suddenly
she CHANGED upon her newly acquired
maid, who stood agape, with cleaning
eyes, holding the photograph in her
hand.
Startled into speech. the servant
asked whats he, miss?"
Hes an officer. Norah." The young
mistress deemed that answer suffi
cient
Gee, MISS" was the breathless
comment, as the maid put down the
picture lingeringly, "but amt he the
sweet-lookin' opl"-Neales Monthly
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Hot Counterfeits Found.

Greeley, Colo.-James Haynes, alias
Blackie Haynes, and his father-in-law,
w. S. Upton, were arrested here by a
government secret service agent and
Sheriff McAfee, and four moulds, two
for use in counterfeiting silver dollars
and two for half dollars, were confis-
Gated.
All the moulds were found in an
oven in the house after Upton had
protested his innocence. One half-dol-
lar piece, still hot, was found in one
of the moulds, according to R. K. God.
dard, of the secret service force.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

Parties who are using Alamo Gas En-
gines in Oregon, Washington and Idaho
are hereby advised that The Western
Fdrquhar Machinery Co., Of Portland,
Oregon, are the exclusive distributors
Of Alamo Engines, and carry complete
line Of extras and repairs for Alamo
Engines in stock.
Write us direct and save time and
money. We ship the same day by Par
eel Post. Special prices and easy terms
to you direct.
If your dealer does not handle Alamo
Engines, write us for catalog and prices.
We sell Traction Engines, Threshine
Machines, Saw Mill Machinery and II
rigation Plants.
Write US stating what you need. and
we will mail catalog free.
The Western Farquhar Machinery Co.
308 to 314 East Salmon St.,
Portland, Oregon.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
SOUR, ACID sToMAcHs,
GASES OR INDIGESTION
Each "Pspe's Diapepsin" DIgests 5000
grains food, ending all stomach
misery In five minutes.

Time it, In five minutes all stom-
lch distress will go. No indigestion.
heartburn, sourness or belcRing OF
gas. acid, or eructations Of undigested
lood, no dizziness. bloating, foul
breath or headache.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for its
speed In regulating upset stomachs.
It Is the surest. quickest stomach rem
edy in the whole world and besides II
Is harmless. Put an end to stomach
trouble forever by getting large
fifty-cent case Of Papes Diapepsin
from any drug store. You realize in
live minutes how needless it is to suf
Ter from indigestion, dyspepsia or any
stomach disorder. It's the quickest
surest and most harmless stomach
doctor in the world
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
GIVE asYRUP OF Figs
TO cONsTiPATED CHILD
Delicious "Fruit Laxative" can't harm
tender little Stomach, liver
and bowels.

Look at the tongue, motheri II
coated. your little ones stomach, liver
and bowels need cleansing at once.
When peevish, cross, listless, doesn't
sleep. eat or act naturally, or is fever
ish, stomach sour, breath bad; has
sore throat, diarrhoea, full Of cold.
give a teaspoonful Of California
Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all
the foul, constipated waste, undigest-
ed food and sour bile gently moves
out of its little bowels without grip
ing. and you have a well. playful child
again. Ask. your druggist for a So
cent bottle of California Syrup OF
Figs" which contains full directions
for babies. children of all ages and
for grown-ups.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
10 CENT acAscARETsv
If BILIOUS OR COS-lvE
For Sick Headache, Sour Stomach,
Sluggish Liver and BoweIs-They
work while you sleep.

Furred Tongue, Bad Taste, Indiges-
ton, Sallow Skin and Miserable Head
aches come from torpid liver and
clogged bowels. which cause your
stomach to become filled with undi-
gested food. which sours and ferments
like garbage in swill barrel That's
the first step to untold misery-indi-
gestion, foul gases, bad breath, yellow
skin, mental feNrs, everything that is
horrible and nauseating. A Cascaret
tonight will give your constipated
bowels a thorough cleansing and
straighten you out by morning. They
work while you sleep-a 10-cent box
from your druggist will keep you feel
ing good for months
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

There 10 not a medicine for any pur-
pose more carefully made than S. s. IL
represents the highest type OF medicine.
Its medical properties are just as essen-
tial to well balanced health. IL the blood
be sick. as are the nourishing elements of
meats. grains. fats and sugars OF our daily
food S. S. s. is prepared direct from
native botanical material Not a drop OF
drugs is added. Not a drop OF minerals
is used. This Is one of the most import
ant things to know and to remember
when your blood needs attention
1t is the most effective. the purest. tho
quickest and most reliable medicIn,
known for poisoned blood. rheumatism
catarrhal infection. malaria. skin disease.
old sores and all afrlictions that show in
the blood. skin, joints and muscles.
An interesting book ON the blood Is
mailed to those who write. Get a bottl,
of S. S. S. today. Ii is the worlds great
est medicine Insist upon the dealer
handing you S. S. s. and don't let him
crate about something that he can't ad-
vertise as free from iodide Of potash and
other destructive mineral drugs.
II you have trouble getting S. s. 8.
write 10 The Swift Specific Co. 200 Swift
Bldg. Atlanta, c., f-r LIT OF square deal
stores.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
The Price Of a Distinction

Now SIR" said the persuasive
philanthropist, I'VE want you to be
the chairman of the big meeting which
we are to hold"
How much?" inquired Cassius Chex
YEARLY.
81 don't quite follow you"
How much is the deficit that you
expect my subscription to meet?"-
Washington Star.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
French Coal Strike Ends.

Paris-At meeting of the National
Council of Miners Unions it was de-
cided to call off the strike Of coal min
ers begun in the southern coal fields
February "a. The National Council
requested the organizations to have
their men resume work. The strike
was called as a protest against the
elimination by the senate of certain
clauses of the underground workers
pension will. Forty thousand men
str11ck
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Why He Loved.

A woman prison missionary was In
sistent that there was some good in
every one-even the worst of the
prisoners. To prove it she sought out
the prison demon and found him fond
ly stroking a cat.
"a man who'll pet a cat certainly
has. love in his heart" she said to
herself, adding aloud:
DO you love that cat?"
you bet do" replied the prisoner.
HE bit the warden this morning.
Washington Times.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Free to Our Reader.

Write Murine Eye Remedy Co., Chicago, for
<s-page illustrated Eye Book Free. Write all
about Your Eye Trouble and they will advise
as to the Proper Application of the Murine
Eye Remedies in Your Special Case. Your
Druggist will tell you that Murine Relieves
Sore Eyes, Strengthens Weak Eyes. Doesn't
Smart, Soothes Eye Pain, and sells for Soc.
Try 1t in Your Eyes and in Baby's Eyes for
Scaly Eyelids and Granulation
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Wireless Explodes Mine.

Madrid-Iglesias Blanco, an engi-
neer, made successful experiment
with an ultra violet ray apparatus,
similar to that used by Guilio Ulive,
exploding case of dynamite buried
in the ground, at distance of half a
mile. Blanco says he can explode the
of warships or the gasoline
tanks of aeroplanes and dirigible bal
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
A Martxr for His country

MY grandfather amt got any arm,
cos he was in the war at Gettysburg.
boosted young woman of years.
my dad was in the war; too" said
another.
Ibid he fight any battles, darling?"
asked an older person.
Eyes. Bull Run and Antietam, and
Chattanooga"
"And was he wounded?"
mo; but he had awful headaches
from the sound Of the cannoni"-New
York Evening Post.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Title TO Defend

what are you going to call the new
baby?"
Reginald Claude" replied Mr.. big
gins.
Isn't Reginald Claude rather af
fected manner"
Eyes. l want him to grow up to be
fighter and l fancy that Reginald
Claude will start something every
time he goes to new school. Wash
ington Star.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Bomb Explodes In Church.

London-A bomb was exploded SUM-
day night in St. Johns church, West
minister, half an hour after the service
had ended and the congregation de-
parted The explosion, which is at
tributed to suffragettes, caused con-
siderable damage.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
ereen-Eyed Monster.

DO you care for Browning?" asked
the poetical man with the long hair
of the conspicuously dressed lady at
his right
mot SO loud, please" whispered the
woman. my husband has an awfully
jealous disposition"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

THE Parents Rights League Of
America" has been started in San
Francisco for the purpose of protect
ing the rights of parents over children
and to counterfeit the EVIL influence
OF childless reformers.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

Newfoundland is now regarded as
one of the most promising future
sources of supply of petroleum within
the British empire. There are oil in
dications for 200 miles along the west
coast.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

Experiments are under way in Ger
many with a view to utilizing the
papyrus and other reeds Of the Nile
marshes as fuel by drying them. re
ducing them to powder and forming
briquettes.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

An English engineer proposes to de-
fend his country in event of war by
suspending bombs from balloons.
which could be exploded from the
ground when approached by hostile
dirigible or aeroplane.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

81 am in great trouble, Nellie"
Tell me, dearest, what it is-no
one has better right to share your
troubles than your fiancee."
Il have just got married."
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

Official figures, recently compiled,
show that the United States broke all
records for mineral production last
year, the total value being more than
$2,072, $4,000.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
His Didn't Stick.

Robert" asked the teacher, did
you throw any of those paper wads
sticking on the blackboard? ?"
NO" replied Robert Mine didn't
stick. "-Judge.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
plsaoreed With Science.

Bix-Scientists say that it is much
easier to support weight than it is
to lift it.
DIX haven't found it so. ! can
lift my wife quite easily.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Make Demand Forcib|e
Don't Be Trif|ed With
Ask for s. s. s. and Don't Stand For The
s'just as Good" Talk.

When a man has the short change
game worked on him. he makes a noise
hat brings the Police. and yet that same
nan may walk into store and have the
Just as gooo' game worked on him and
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

Constipation causes and seriously ag
gravates many diseases. 1t is thor.
oughly cured by DIR. Pierce's Pellets
Tiny sugar-coated granules.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

Radium ore has recently been found
in large quantities in the Ferghana
district of Russian Central Asia.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Letter 20
DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghauton, N. Y.
Prove What Swamp-Root VIII Do Fc

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size
bottle. 1t will convince anyone. You
will also receive a booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
and bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention this paper. Regular
fifty-cent and one-dellar size bottles
for sale at all drug stores.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Can't Be Done.

Sillicus-What do you suppose is
really meant by the luck Of fools?
Cynicus-I suppose the saying re-
fers 70 those who are lucky at love-
Philadelphia .Record.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

The value of gold produced in the
Gold Coast and Ashanti during 1912
was s2.045,46 the largest production
on record
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

.arneiy submit Why stand for it7 The
,nly reason why any store Will try to Sub
,titute something else for S. $. S. Is tho
inst for greater profit. S. S. s. u lie
xreatcst blood ps-r.1cr known
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
URIC ACID
NEVER CAUSED
RHEUMATISM

WANT to prove it to your satisfaction If you
have Rheumatism. acute or chronic-no matter
what your condition-write today for my FREE
BOOK on 'RHEUMATISM-Its Cause and Cure"
Thousands call it The most wonderful book even
LY FREE.
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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

Doctor. am afraid am losing my
mind"
well, don't mention it and nobody
will notice the difference Josh
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

Tho Burden Of the Time.
"Have any packages been brought
to the house, MAJ"
only the one your father brought
home last night"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

Artesian wells are gaining in favor
in London because of the expense at
tached to the municipal water service
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

Five hundred and forty pounds of
blood pass through the heart in one
hour.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
Breaking It Gently

Anybody can dye successfully
with Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

When a native OF Ecuador wants q
blanket he cut one from demajague
tree.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

The smoke nuisance costs the Amer
lean people nearly s50.000,000 every
year.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

Labrador has an area of 100000
square miles, but the population is
only 1000.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

The total amount of money reposing
on the oceans bottom In the shape Of
submarine cables is $250,000,000
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

strict confidence. A woman can freely
talk of her private illness to woman !;
thus has been established confidential
correspondence which has extended over
many years and which has never been
broken. Never have they published a
testimonial or used letter without the
written consent of the writer, and never
has the Company allowed these conf
Dental letters to get out of their pos
session, a. the hundreds of thousands
of them in their files will attest
Out of the vast volume of experience
which they have to draw from, it's more
than possible that they possess the very
knowledge needed in your case. Moth
ing is asked in return except your good
will. and their advice has helped thou
sands. Surely any woman, rich or poor,
should be glad to take advantage of this
generous offer of assistance. Address
Lydia E. Pinkhem Medicine Co, ICON
fdentiaD Lynn, Mass.
Every woman ought to have
Lydia E. Pinkham's 8O-page
Text Book. 1t is not book for
general distribution, as it Is too
expensive. 1t is free and only
obtainable by mail, Write for
1t today.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05

English engineers assert that
enough coal to last the world 500 years
is still available in Newcastle.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
HOSTETTFR'S
BITTERS
1t is for Indigestion, Poor Appetite,
Nausea, Costiveness, Biliousness and
Malaria. Start today.
i | l | ! | 1
Short Way.

There's too much in this article On
Mrs. De Style about her glorious
tresses."
IAN right. Well give her hair
cut"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1914-03-05
FREE ADVICE
TO SICK WOMEN
Thousands Have BeenHelped
By Common Sense
Suggestions.
Women suffering from any form Of
female ills are invited to communicate

promptly with the
W o ma ms private
correspondence de-
partment of the Ly-
dia E. Pinkham Med
icine Co., Lynn,
Mass. Your letter
will be opened, read
and answered by q
woman and held in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-03
WILSON PRAISES THE
WORK OF FUNSTON
Congratulated General On
Efficient Handling of the
Vera Cruz Situation

Washington. December 2-President
Wilson wrote to Secretary Garrison to-
day. paying tribute to the efficiency,
courage and discretion of General Funs-
ton and his forces during the American
occupation of Vera Cruz.
The letter reads:
May not | ask you to express to Gem
eral Funston and the officers under him
at Vera Cruz and through them to the
troops, my warm appreciation and admi-
ration of the way in which a difficult
and delicate situation was handled? | be-
lieve from what we have learned that the
leans. a different impression of the United
States army and the spirit of the United
States government from what they en-
tertained before General Funston took
his troops there. / am sure that | speak
the feelings of the whole country when
commend the efficiency. the courage
and the discretion with which the expedi-
ton and occupation We're carried out
Secretary Daniels of the navy addressed
a letter to the commandment of the ma
rine corps, Major General George Bar
nett, in recognition of the conduct of the
marines who served under General Funs-
ton.
Il wish very MUCH wrote the Seere-
tary, that my engagements here would
permit me to accompany you to Philadel-
phia on your mission to give the greet
ings of the nation to the members of the
marine corps. officers and men, return
ing from Vera Cruz. | beg that you will
convey to them the grateful appreciation
of the President and of the navy depart
ment and, l may add as well, of the
American peOple for the cOlrpgp dis
played when Admiral Fletcher landed on
April 81 and for their long and eff
cient service during the occupation OF
Vera Cruz They have earned the graft
tude of their countrymen. and trust you
can give them sufficient leave to visit
their families and for rest after Their
arduous service"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1914-12-03

Montgomery, December 2.-(Special)
w. II. Vaughn, member of the legisla-
ture from Montgomery county. announced
today that he will introduce at the next
session of the state lawmakers five bills
seeking radical changes in the government
tai affairs of Montgomery county.
The first bill will seek to place the
office of clerk of the city court on sal
airy basis of $500 per month, and that the
clerk shall be elected by the people of
the county.
A second bill will provide that at
the expiration of the term of the incum-
bent, no person shall be eligible to hold
the office of superintendent of education
of Montgomery county unless he shall
possess first grade teachers certifi-
cate"
Complete abolition of the office of
treasurer of Montgomery county will be
sought in another bill. A fourth bill pro-
vides for the employment of the board of