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cal science have been both remarkable and
Important and this statement, therefore,
carries the weight of authority. Doctor
Mayo gives no assurance Of any specific for
the cure Of cancer, and says that the disease
must be taken in hand courageously in its
early stages. lie advises that any person
having symptoms that might indicate can
GER any perssting abnormal swelling,
whether painful or not, should consult
physician at once and thus give opportunity,
in case cancer proved to be present, for
treatment that might be effcacious. To the
public there is promise in such counsel from
so eminent a source.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
His Love

The weekly meeting of the Married Ladies
Society for the Better Control and Guidance
of Husbands had just been called to order by
the president.
Members will now tell their Troublesome
at q time" said the chair.
A meek-looling little woman stood up IN
a far corner of the room.
MY husband" she quavered. Us In. love
with his model"
The buzz of gossip suddenly ceased and
all eyes were turned upon the speaker.
But ryour husband is not artist"
argued the president, "he runs the iron
foundry doesn't he?"
"Yes'm," said the meek lady, "but all the
same he loves his model. You see, he's
self made man."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
The Nations Prayer for the World

DRAWERS for peace may not stin the guns
l. of Europe, but they create the right spirit
at home. Imprecatory prayers are no longer
a part Of public worship, though during the
dark days OF the Rebellion ministers North
and South read psalms of imprecation to
their congregations.
In an unrestrained outburst of patriotism
Joseph Parker, of City Temple London.
exclaimed: God, damn the Sultan of Tur-
key" There was no partisanship in the
petitions last Sabbath only devout and
sincere desire TO stop the ravages of war. 1t
indicated our attitude as a nation toward
our kin across the seas.
The spectacle of one nation praying for
another is at once beautiful and significant.
Not in the worlds history has a scene such
as this, and on such scale, been witnessed.
1t is a sign of the times
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
PROHIBITION IN MAINE

To the Editor Of the Evonin0 Ledger:
Sir-I read in one of the monthly magazines
recently a reference to Maine as drunken
Maine. with its thousands of juvenile and
female common drunks." I wish to say that
I have been in the Pine Tree State often in
the last ten years, sometimes for several weeks
at time, and have only one case of
intoxication there. Reports of drunken Maine"
are spread broadcast with purpose and that
purpose Is to discredit prohibition. Without
doubt Intoxicating liquors be found in
Maine either by residents or visltors-if that
is what they are looking for.
f. C. ROLLER.
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The Maxixe

Some persons, whirling with a peach,
Assert the dance Is called MaXixe.
And when the silken skirts do swish,
Some others say it's called MaXixe
While it is said that some, for weeks
Have held that it should be MaxiXe.
But there is always one who kicks
At these, and calls the thing Maxixe.
Still others sit and sip their vichy
And calmly label 1t MaxiXe.
Each to his own and as he likes:
AS writ above or as MaXiXe.
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Their Hands in the Till

T7HERE are ten dual ofTiceholders in Sc
i lect Council They receive in aggregate
salaries the sum of S29,5oO annually. The
seven dual officeholders in Common Coun-
ell receive S16,2OO. These are rich pckngs
An analysis of the ballots cast by these
gentlemen is not necessary to reveal the
fact that they always vote for the Organiza-
ton and against the interests of the city,
whenever these interests conflict They
know on which side their bread is buttered.
The taxpayer can eat his dry.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
Another English Joke

A British nobleman had marital designs
upon certain heiress, but he was cautious.
SO he seized an opportunity to question her
maid
"Tell me, my girl" he said, twirling a
note in his fingers, does your mistress dye
her hair?"
"Ah, m'seu," replied the maid, "she trusts
no one, but l shall pick the lock of her bu-
reau today and see"
"Her bureau?" said the Briton. How ball
in the bureau?"
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THE HANDS OF EsAU"

To the Editor OF the EvsHiIO Ledger:
Sir-If the succeeding articles In the series
you began today, The Hands of Esau," fuhu
the promise of the first one, the series will be
of the most remarkable OF it's kind ever
published in America. An analysis of the DO
ltical machine is just the thing the public of
Philadelphia needs. But how earth do you
manage TO be so good-tempered about II?
HUGO SHUMAN
Philadelphia, October 4. 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

The thought OF the Christmas ship bearing
gifts from the children of peace-blest America
to the children Of war-cursed Europe, whose
own fathers can never again bring to them,
the tokens of Christmas JOY has touched the
hearts of all sorts and conditions OF people
with its beauty But the thought Of the
Christmas ship and work for It are going to
lie greater and more lasting in their service
to the children Of America than to the children
of Europe.-Chicago Herald
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

Ever since 1898, at intervals Of two or three
years, there has been an agitation by the
citizens Of this city for improved Federal
buildings. Delegations frequently sought Sem
ator Pcnrose in his office and Urged him to
use his influence in this direction but beyond
passive promises to take the matter up he
gave these requests no attention. Despite the
fact that Republican Administrations reigned
during most of this time, he secured no
results.
He was appealed to for the new Mint for
this city in 1900 but the building was OBJ
tanned largely through the efforts OF ex-Con-
gressinan McAleer In 1902 the senior Senator
ignored the request looking toward the maxi
ing of structural changes in the Mint Nor,
1t seems, did he use his influence in any way
to obtain subsequent appropriations for the
Federal buildings and improvements men,
toned above, although there was general
public clamor in every case.
Senator Penrose is still pursuing his course
of indifference regarding Federal buildings.
Through the efforts of other representatives
bills are now being considered for the erection
of new custom house, the enlargement of
the present postoffice and the acquisition of
site for new postofice. The present Con-
gress has also appropriated money for ship
ways at the League Island Navy Yard.
The following list gives a comparison of
appropriations for Federal buildings in New
York. Philadelphia and Chicago since 1900:
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Philadelphia, October 4.
FINDS EVENING LEDGER INTERESTING

To the Editor OF the Evening Ledger:
Sir-I read with great interest your story
about Miss Craven. the teacher who served
Philadelphia for 4s years. i am sending the
clipping to Baltimore TO my childrens teacher
Let us have some more stories the kind like
you published about Miss Craven, instead OF
scandal relating TO divorces and murder With
best wishes for the success of the new paper
READER
Philadelphia, October 4, 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

Dispatches from Washington indicate very
rlearly that the delicate questions which come
up IN every war concerning the attitude of
belligerents toward the transportation of con-
raband or conditional contraband" goods In
neutral vessels are not at all likely to make
trouble between this country and Great Britain
New York Evening Post
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To the Navy

CAS- Omar almost said)
Waste not your hour, nor in the vain pursui
or this and that endeavor and dispute;
Better be jocund with the Bryan grape
Than sadden after the fermented fruit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
consolidation Of the industry in big corpora
tions.-Plttsburgh Dispatch.

More than 5000 American refugees and only
1900 immigrants arrived at the port OF new
York In September state Of affairs prooapy
without a parallel in the history OF the port
OF course, the European war was responsio@,e, pc
md an interesting question arises as to the
effect upon immigration during the next SIX
months or a year, II the conflict continues that
long.-Plttsbursh Gazette-Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
Good Counsel With Hopeful Tidings

GARCER Is a deadlier scourge than war a
~ fact to which attention was recently called
by the EyENING LEDGER, but there Is a hope
ful suggestion IN the declaration of DR. W.
J. Mayo that the disease in certain circum-
stances Is durable The contributions of the
famous Mayo brothers 70 mtdical ana s4rgi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

There are encouraging conditions that our
trade abroad Is being rehabtated Last weeks
departure from the port OF New York OF mer-
chandtse worth $4,000 900 set a new record: IL
was the largest export total for that particular
period ever recorded larger than any other
total since the beginning OF last April, about
SSzyoeO0 more than in the same week a year
ago.-New Haven Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
Afflicted

The sailor on the yacht was sad;
Likewise immersed in gloom,
Because his hearing was so bad.
He could not hear the boom.
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Still Useful

We know where grandma's shawl has gone:
1t nlled us with surprise
To see 1t out on Chestnut street
Made into Persian ties.
And Aunty's curls-the kind she bought
oh where, oh where, are they?
We smoked at least a dozen up
In two cigars todaY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
The Stumbling Block

"If only grandfather had been more gen.
erous," she murmured, "I would say yes"
But your parents have consented?"
"Yes, but Aunt Sylvia won't"
What has Aunt Sylvia to do with it?"
She was the chief beneficiary in grand
father's will"
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Muzzle Wanted

There was a young lady from Russia
who was a perpetual gussia;
She babbled In glee
And her friends were at sea
For they couldn't decide how to hussia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

The refusal Of President Wilson to permit his
Endorsement for reelection by the Democratic
or New Jersey is in marked contrast with the
course pursued by certain other men who have
occupied the White House-Sacramento Union
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
Scene

A double -chinned person named Green
To eat was so hasty and keen,
That like other fat chaps
He got fooled by the flaps
OF his chin and put food in between.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

The Alaskan coal land leasing bin has been
sharply criticised in quarters where the inter-
ests desirous Of monopolizing the coal OF that
region have influence. But a study OF It's pro-
visions warrants the opinion that Il Is drawn In
the public interest, 70 permit the DEVELOPMENT
OF the coal and at the Eans time 10 prevent the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
New Man at the Desk

This new reporter is a most remarkable
man." said the copy reader to the editor.
"In what particular|
HE has turned in a hunting story and
never once alludes TO the hunter as
Nimrod"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

The phrase, Not lost but gone before" is
said to have originated in the epitaph on the
tombstone of Mary Angel, who died in
Stepney, London, in 1893. The inscription
reads;
ITO say an angel here inferred doth lye
May be thought strange, for angels never
dye.
Indeed some fell from heav'n to hell;
Are lost and rise no more.
This only fell from death to earth,
Not lost, but gone before.
Her dust lodged here, her SOUL perfect in
grace,
Mongst saints and angels now hath took its
place"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
A Series

Morton has mortgaged his automobile to
buv a FUR coat. Says he couldn't ride in II
without one" 49,
Nothing unsual in that but what did
he mortgage to buy the car"
Himself"
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Again the Professor

What was that terrible noise last eve
ning?' inquired the star boarder.
That absent-minded professor again" re-
Piled the landlady YEARLY; "he found para
graph upside down in the newspaper and
irled'to stand upon his head to read it."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
Snnnressina the Press

Dignity at the Municipal Court is thicker
than armor plate on dreadnought. The
other day a reporter called UP one OF the
attaches to learn the salary paid proba-
tion officer
"Ahem," said the man at the other end Of
the WIRE II refuse to be interviewed"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

The new football rules designed to create
both safer and more interesting game,
have given the small college teams a chance
to show that alert intelligence can down
Drawn II It gets half a chance
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
Verse and Worse

From the way the poets are lamenting It
should be known hereafter as the Cathedral
of Rhymes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

Adam Fries, of St Clair County, ILL.,, is the
largest candidate who ever ran for office in
that State, being big around the waist as
he is tails feet inches-and Weighing 1852
pounds. He is running the Republican
primary ticket seeking the nomination for
DFObate clerk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

1t is said that Mukdens burial places have
been neutraliEed And neutral are the SOL
diers who have fallen dead on Europe's bat
tlefelds.
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IN A SPIRIT OF HUMoR
onite So

young whitcomb should get on in the
world He's a pugger." .-.
yes? What's he dolng?"
Dentistry"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

Most every one unbuttoned his coat little
as he walked down Chestnut street in the
glow Of the Indian summer sun that has
pesped IN on Philadelphia for what Is hoped
will be considerable stay.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
That Is Not Included

Even the man who has declared a private
moratorium has no objection to paying his
-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

It is not necessarily sign Of German SYM
pathies these days for a man to order beer
instead of champagne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
Quite So

THAT Indian machnist has quite lot of
clever inventions to his credit"
Aboriginal, eh?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

The Jones County car case, celebrated
depredations of S45 calf. The case was
tried six times between 1877 and 1889 and at
each trial with one exception, the plaintiff
received awards ranging from $1,000 to $500.
The court costs amounted TO nearly S3500.
A Chiliast is a person who believes in the
millennium and the second coming of Jesus TO
reign for thousand years in the midst OF
His saints
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

That 100000 windowless tower Of the mu-
scum is only a seventh of contemplated addi-
tions. Antiquity waits impatiently for the
rest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
CURIOSITY SHOP

The Wayside Inn at Sudbury Mass,
erected in 1856 and made famous by Long
fellow, has within its walls nails that are
almost chemically pure. Some were eX-
traCted from Clapboard the other day, and
on being analyzed were found to he in per-
feet condition and practically free from i'm
puriticS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

Queer birds cross the sea in peculiar
ways" Ask the steamship companies
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06
Anti.Penro.a Prnsnsci.

From the New York Evening Post
If the anti-Penross vote were not divided
between Palmer and Pinchot the prosnect M
a non-Republican Senator from PennsvIvspJa
would be bright.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

The Allies sign a contract with Charles NJ
schwab for 24,ooOOoO horse shoes, and yet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

Flood Time in Salt River
From the Chicago Tribune
one Of the tributaries Of salt River a. A..
brine that naWs from the pOsk barrel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-06

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young w1tssSs should in tn.
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ps1S 55 ss. s%s FsPSs sPsa," !" 4Ss'Rs ' s
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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-10
IOWA PROFESSORS
WILL REACH HOME

Iowa City, Sept. 8.-With three ex-
ceptions all the members of the univer-
sity of Iowa faculty travelling in
Europe when the war broke out will be
in Iowa City for the opening Of the
university, September 81. 1t is possible
that of this number two may yet reach
this country within the next fortnight.
J. A. Wernli, of the department OF
Romance Languages, has probably
joined the Swiss army. In case of such
an emergency, substitute will be So
lected to take his place on the faculty.
DR.. Louis Baumann, of the college or
medicine, has not been heard from and
he may have joined the medical staff
of the Austrian army.
Professor B. Shimek of the depart
ment of botany, was In Prague on Aug
ust 10 according to letter Just re-
ceived by President Macbride. He stat
ed he was perfectly safe and that he
would leave as soon as possible. Pro
lessor William T. Runzler Of the de-
partment of German started to enter
the Black Forest when war was de-
clared, but friends in Iowa City ha,
heard that he has reached America
safely. Miss Ruth A. Wardall, head
of the department of home economies,
who was travelling abroad when the
war started is reported to be at her
home In Ohio Miss Josephine Creel-
man. superintendent of the university
hospital has arrived in Cedar Rapids
and will soon resume her duties
Dr. Henry Altfllisch and DR.. Judson
E. Packard of the college Of dentistry
faculty. have both returned after ex-
citing experiences in the war zone. DR..
Mary K. Heard of the college Of medi'
cine departed from Europe in safety
and Is now visiting at her home in
Pennsylvania.
Although no definite information has
been received at the university it is
believed that Professor Sam B. Sloan
has safely reached the United States,
as he escaped from Paris to London
just before war was declared.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-10
DAVIS COUNTY
FAIR NOW OPEN
BIG ANNUAL AGRICULTURAL
EVENT WITH RACES BEGINS
AT BLOOMFIELD.

Bloomfield, Sept. S.-The opening Of
the Davis county fair took place here
and despite the cool and threatening
weather many visited the grounds and
took in the sights. AS Is usual the
pletion of the arrangements, entries,
ETC., and no racing program was pro-
vided Wednesday, however, a goodly
string of horses will participate in the
track events the main feature of which
Is the 2:13 pace. In this race an Of
! tunlwa horse, Buster G, owned by w.
Fl. Green, is entered with dozen
other fancy steppers. There is also
farmers race for purse of $25 and
half mile dash running event for a
purse of $50. The Fearless Greggs in
steel autos will loop the loop twice each
day and on Wednesday there will be a
baseball game between the Eldon and
Bloomfield teams.
The following racing program is
scheduled for Wednesday:
2:18 pace-Purse $500.
Faxey Allerton, b, S, Albert Mckee,
Hamilton, ILL.,; Tim Spot m, G. w.
Huntsberry, Winfield; Buster G., b 6,
w. H. Green, Ottumwa; Eddie E, b h,
Sella Taylor Kahoka, Mo-: Storm
Cloud. b g, Jake Elliott, Knoxville;
Tim Parsons, Thomas Parsons, La
Harp, ILL.,; Peter Wood, Jr., g 8, Geo.
Pocock, La Harp, ILL.,; Bob Heir, br n,
James Hurst, FIT. Madison; Bird Dillon,
r m, w. Hitchins, Centerville; Nancy
Earl, 8 M w. l.. Jenkins, Gregory,
Mo-; Maude Garner, m, John. Garner,
Clayton. ILL.,; Reserve Counts, w. F.
Erwin, Sedalia, Mo-; P. j. Mollie, w.
F. Erwin, Sedalia, Mo.
Farmers race-Purse $25.
Running half mile dash-Purse $50.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1914-09-10

"snce boys formed TIE
Goo club an ola sewing c'uo
shouldn't the girls form an "nS''.':
to cuh:'
"A what Ii= word for the
understand
club the girls formed 7" MS
duddy wonder hoy
maybe waiting formed "lr ''o' cn
the girls club The Girls Aid
Coos. :,
to- the o club anyway!
You daddy wait till tell son ahh'
md you'll think you do rs
remember how we boys used TO ms"
TO
she awful us II came =
grip had peculiar Kiss when they would NEE: =.
another "nt's
one, Aid:
spelling Ana
It h+
fun agirg n"Ewnri t" y:
o
And the would
is would
coolies
to TINT
and
They did all the work Fad e
fighting is
Girls Aid +" tne o'
TX I'm sure