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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
BERLIN'S BIRTH RATE FALLS
Decrease in Number Of Marriages Also
Noted as Effect of the Euro
pean War.

Berlin.-Both in the number of
births and the marriages in Berlin,
the effect of the war is slowly but sure
ly being indicated. The former dur
ing July of this year, dropped rs per
cent, and the latter, in August, showed
an even more marked decrease.
The number of births in the entire
city for July was but 2,415, as against
1924 in July 1914. This falling off has
gradually been increasing, as far as
percentage is concerned.
The big residential suburb of Will
mersdorf, one of the largest in Ber-
lin, gives line on the ever-decreas-
ing marriages in the city. In all OF
August, 1915, only 81 weddings
took place In Wilmersdorf, as against
264 year ago. Many of the latter,
it is true, were so-called war we'd
dings".-marriage performed ahead of
schedule time, in order that the men
could go to war-but in 1913, normal
year, rs weddings took place.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16

Just then, for a German shell struck
and exploded almost upon us. My
companion was blown to pieces. and
when l cTawled from the mass OF
earth at the bottom of the huge era
ter which the explosion made found
my eyesight nearly gone from the
gases generated by the explosion.
II realized that my only hope OF
safety was to reach the boys In the
rear. My sight was failing fast and.
if blind, might wander into the Ger
man lines. In any case, my plight,
blind and alone in the fire zone, would
be most desperate. l finally made my
way to the new position held by my
comrades and told them what had hap
pened. They were unable to assist
me on my way, as they were then pre-
pairing to charge.
On Board the Hesperlan.
After telling how he found a wound
ed companion and traded his strength
of body for the others strength of
sight, Mr.. Chambers continued: II
was sent to England and remained
there four months. Then, as l was
still blind and of no more use as a
soldier, was ordered home. took
passage on board the Hesperian. /
was nearly asleep when the explosion
occurred in the evening The vessel
listed badly and l hastily dressed.
Later l was led to the upper deck
and placed in one of the lifeboats.
Besides men of the crew only lady
and myself were in the boats. The
captain threatened to shoot If the men
did not leave the craft. Get out, you
cowards' he said. / thought l might
be shot with the others, supposing the
captain did not know | was blind and
had been put in the boat Suddenly
someone cut the ropes and we were
thrown into the sea.
when l arose to the surface / could
see the Hesperian. l did not realize
that my eyesight had been restored.
thought I would not be picked up
and was not bothering about whether
could see or not. l was picked up
within half an hour. took the next
ship home"
After making a tour through Can
ada in the interests of enlistment
Mr.. Chambers will return to join his
comrades, If any still survive, on the
French front.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
LIGHT OF MODERN SCIENCE.

DR.. T. Alexander MacNichol, in one
of his addresses, says briefly: Fifty
years ago men commonly believed
that alcohol was food, tonic, and slim
ulant; but they were excusable for ig-
norance, as little was known of the
psychology and chemistry of the blood
and tissues; the action of bacteria
upon the functions and life of tissue
cells was sealed book. The inven-
ton of instruments of precision and
the application of more exact meth
DDS of examination has revolutionized
our attitude toward alcohol. In the
light of modern science alcohol is not
a food, tonic, or a stimulant. In
word, science has rated and classified
alcohol as universal protoplasmic
poison to all forms of organic life."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
COTTON THAT REsIsTs FIRE
Matter Should Interest Every Mother,
Considering Danger to Lit
tie Ones.

A cheap method of making cotton
permanently as resistant to fire as is
wool is being sought by inventors
and makers of cotton garments. Cot
ton clothing can be made fireproof by
being dipped in solution of am
monium phosphate, and dried. The
treatment has to be repeated after
every washing, but it is estimated
that this would add only Is cents
week to the laundry expenses of the
average family.
But apart from the fact that there
are thousands of families which cam
not afford to spend even an additional
10 cents week, the bother is too
great and the risk from fire too re-
mote to make the system practicable.
Efforts are being made in some quar-
ters to induce mothers to apply the
treatment to the clothing of young
children, but even the most ardent
"safety-first" advocates see the inn
possibility of making the system uni
versal in the interests of fire and burn
prevention.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
Twice Acquitted.

Bonneville, Ark.-Twice exonerated
within five hours on the same charge
was the experience of Van Smith, ac-
cused of stabbing James Garner to
death. AS he stepped from the court
room Of Justice Castleberry, who had
discharged him on plea of self-de-
Tense, he was rearrested and taken be-
fore Justice Stanfield, who also exon
Grated him on the same plea.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
CLIFF DWELLINGS ROT AWAY
krcheoIogst Pleads for Preservation
of Ancient Ruins in South
west.

Santa Fe, N. M.-Immediate action
must be taken to preserve the cliff
dwellings and other ancient ruins of
the Southwest, according to Prof.
Nels C. Nelson, a widely known
archeologist, who reached here after
an 800-mile journey, during which he
visited ruins lying between Mesa
Verde, Colo, and Zuni, N. M.
The famous Chaco canyon ruins of
New Mexico are in lamentable state
of deterioration, and steps should be
taken at once to prevent further de-
cay, Professor Nelson declared. He
has conducted extensive excavations
in various parts of New Mexico.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
PROHIBITION BOUND TO COME.

1t is only a question of time when
Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey
and the other eastern states will align
themselves on the side of prohibition,
as have West Virginia, Georgia and
other states. / want to say that 1t
will be a happy day when this has
been done. Years of the past show
against the good of the country. 1t is
an odd fact that no state in recent
years, after adopting prohibition, has
rescinded that vote. All of which
goes to prove that 1t is prohibition
that the country wants, and Is bound
to have within a short term of years.
Bishop Donohue of Wheeling.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
DON'T MIND PIMPLES
cutieura Soap and Ointment viii Ban.
ish Them. Trial Free.

These fragrant supercreamy emol-
lients do SO much to cleanse, purify
and beautify the skin, scalp, hair and
hands that you cannot afford to be
without them. Besides they meet
every want in toilet preparations and
are most economical.
Sample each free by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. ky
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
LIQUOR TRAFFIC GOING UNDER. /

LIQUOR TRAFFIC GOING UNDER.
The Toledo Blade calls attention to
the fact that every few days there is
recorded some new step in, the ulti.
mate determination of the liquor traf-
fic. 1t says: "A brewery or dis
tillery goes out of business. A manu-
facturer Of bar fixtures decides to man.
ufacture something else. An indus
trial plant announces that teetotalers
will have first choice when jobs are
distributed or promotions made Rail-
road companies tighten the applica-
ton Of the rule against drinking.
The revenue from beer and whisky
falls off and the secretary of the treas
ury looks for new sources of income.
And so. week after week and month
after month, the forces against liquor
increase in numbers, the territory
wherein liquor selling is profitable be.
comes more and more restricted"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16

There Was Danger.

A rather heavy storm burst over a
suburban town, and young wife,
startled by particularly sharp crash,
darkened parlor.
Il won't stay here another minute!"
she exclaimed in a terrified voice.
you can't tell what may happen
next"
You are foolish, dear" responded
the hubby, following her into the
house. Don't you know that thunder
cannot hurt anybody"
You are mistaken, Harry" posi-
lively rejoined the young woman.
Haven't you ever heard of people be-
ing thunderstruck?" - Philadelphia
Record.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
Economy.

I'm through with the 'penny-wise.
pound-foolish' policy" said the young
wife on her return from the grocery.
That's fine" replied her husband.
you are just the dearest little econ
omist in the world. By the way, how
do you go about it?'
81 never buy less than two pounds
of anything. See, I've Just bought two
pounds of nutmegs."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
On StrateqY.

A well known army officer said at q
dinner in Washington, apropos of
strategy:
THE strategist must be very quick
of decision and very prompt to exc
cute what he decides. There must be
nothing Of Jiggers about the success
full strategist.
"a friend, you know, called on Jig
gers and found the man bending over
shirt with rapt, dreamy, perplexed
look.
What's up?' the friend asked.
"'Well,' said Jiggers, I'm in q
quandary. This shirt here is too dirty
to wear and not dirty enough to go to
the laundry, and 1 can't make up my
mind what to do about it.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
Brother Exclaimed II,

A certain four-year-old, who has re-
Gently come into possession Of a small
pocket tlashlight, and whose little
mind has since been largely taken
up with its construction and equip
ment, Was overheard discussing family
matters with little sister, few years
older.
Il don't know what's the matter with
papa" said sister. "He frowns so
much and never laughs any more"
"Well, sister," was the reply, "nay-
be his laugh battery is broken"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
A WARNING.

The public at large should be famil-
iarized with the fact that one of the
threatening features of alcoholism is
depopulation not only quantitatively
but qualitatively. 1t leads to degen-
Grafton of both the individual and the
species. 1t produces slow and pro-
gressive individual deterioration and
an intellectual and physical sterility
of the race.-Dr. Alfred Gordon in the
Journal of the American Medical Asso.
citation.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
THUMB PRINT IS FORGED
Indian Merchant Takes Impression
and Uses It to Fabricate Evil
dence of Debt.

Calcutta, Ind,-The forgery of
blind mans thumb print has just been
the subject of protraoted litigation in
the high court of Madras, for the first
time, 1t is said, in legal history. A
merchant asked for Judgment against
the blind man, supporting his appli-
cation with document signed with
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
ON THE INsTALLMENT PLAN.

If the results of drinking were pure
ly personal, the complaints of the vets
that antiliquor forces are trying to In
terfere with the personal liberty of
drinkers might carry with some force,
but drink is sold on the installment
plan, The first payment is made
when you get the drink, the others
when the drink gets you.-Ma1. Dan
Morgan Smith (Former Counsel for
the liquor Interests).
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
FOR PLEURlSY, BRONCHITIS
AND SORE THROAT

Readers are advised not to dose the
stomach. The best way to quickly
overcome soreness in the throat or
chest is to rub on true Mustarine,
which all druggists keep in the original
yellow box for about rs cents.
1t is quicker and more efficient than
any liniment. Rub it on at night and
blessed relief comes by morning.
True Mustarine is made by Begy Med
icine Co., Rochester, N. Y. 1t stops
Rheumatic pains like magic.-Adv.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
Both Late.

It was quarter past eight, and the
commuters were waiting for the train,
when the station agent appeared and
informed them that the 8:16 was an
hour late.
Great Scott" exclaimed the oldest
commuter of them all. What are we
going to do?"
you might take the seven-four,"
suggested the agent. ut ought to be
along in about ten minutes now"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
NATIONWIDE PROHIBITION.

Mighty is the prohibition edict o..
the czar of all the Russias, but might
Ter far will be the United States
prohibition edict. This will come. not
through the proclamation of one ruler,
but through that of millions of enlight-
ened American citizens, kings over
themselves" who at the ballot box will
choose for our beloved republic the
inestimable blessing Of nation wide
pPohibition.-Anna A. Gordon.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
Squelched.

THAT bat is very becoming, my
dear" said the man who had heard
that wives like to have their husbands
compliment then on their appear
ance.
Its becoming very shabby, If that
Is what you mean," replied his wife,
After that, of course, it was distinct
ly up to him.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
the alleged thumb print of the debtor

the alleged thumb print of the debtor
The latter repudiated the paper, de-
claring that the plaintiff had travelled
in train with him, and while pre-
tending to massage his fingers had
taken his thumb impression and used
it for fabricating the document. The
court, after protracted hearings, found
the blind debtors story correct and
dismissed the merchants application
for judgment.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
Absolutely Proper.

The young lady had been educated
at college, and was giving an order
to the grocer.
Il require some cheese" she said.
Eyes, miss" replied the grocer, smil.
ing amiably. Il have some lovely
cheese!"
You should not say lovely
cheese" said the girl, severely.
Lovely should only be used to quail
ify something that is alive
The grocer's smile broadened as he
glanced at the gorgonzola. We'll.
then, miss" he said, ''I'll stick to
lovely"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
SOLDIER TRADES STRENGTH
OF BODY FOR WOUNDED MANS SIGHT
Canadian Who Recovered Use Of His Eyes When the Hespean
Sank Tells Reaching Hospital Guided by Injured Comrade
He Carried on His Back-Unit Almost Completely
Wiped Out at Battle of Ypres Canadian Vaor.

against the Germans. Our unit went
into action 1,05O strong. We were Or
dered to charge in an effort to capture
some guns taken by the Germans. We
were cautioned to go the distance,
500 yards, in short dashes 1t was a
CHASTITY night. We eventually cleared
the woods of Germans and retook the
guns, but they were useless, as they
had been spiked.
Leave Fifty Wounded Behind.
1--WE held the position for half an
hour and were then forced to retire,
leaving fifty wounded behind. Three
hours later we again swept the Ger
mans before us and we found that the
wounded men had been bayoneted.
We fought from Thursday to Sunday
night without letup for food or sleep.
We did not mind it, as we were in
action all the time and we were ex-
.cited. After being relieved we had
roll call. We had gone into action
1,050 strong and only 100 answered
the call.
After short rest we were ordered
to the firing line again. 1t was in a
thick fog, but soon the fog lifted and
we saw German aeroplane overhead.
Soon our location was signaled to the
enemy's artillery and then we were
shelled with deadly accuracy. Finally
an order to retire to better position
was given to us. A comrade and my
self decided to remain where we were,
and our decision proved disastrous,
for we later had to make up our minds
to rejoin the others.
AS we prepared to go back my
chum said. Wait until / light a
cigarette But the world went wrong
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
Used Whenever Quinine is Needed
Does Not Affect the Head

Because of its tonic and laxative effect LAX.
ALIVE BROMO QUININE will be found better
than ordinary Quinine for any purpose for
which Quinine is used. Does not cause ner-
vousness nor ringing in head Remember there
is only one "Bromo Qulnine." That is Laxa-
tive Bromo Quinine. Look for signature OF
E. W. Grove. 25c.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
Eat AlIlaators, Eaas.

Alligators' eggs are eaten in the
West India islands and on the west
coast of Africa. They resemble in
shape hens egg, and have much the
same taste, but are larger More than
100 eggs have been found in one ALI
gator
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
for Feverishness, Headache, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the
Bowels and destroy worms. They break up
Colds in "a hours. They are so pleasant to take
children like them. Used by mothers for 70
years. All Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Ad.
dress, A. s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y. Adv.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16

Two of the ingredients of Chinese
joss sticks are aconite, to protect
them from rats and mice, and cam
phor. which makes them burn stead
lily.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
As Indicated.

Parker-Was Omar loaded last
night?
Heiny-I should judge SO from the
way he shot off his mouth.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16

make us look older than we are. Keep your
Eyes young and you will look young. After
the Movies always Murine Your Eyes
Don't tell your age.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16

The hen probably is entitled to
cackle, but what is the excuse for the
Growing rooster?
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16

The average mans idea of revenge
is to take the alarm clock out into the
back yard and hit it with an ak.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16

A woman's birthday is fact, but
her age is fiction.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16

one word. one look. can enace
years of affection. -Balzac.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1915-12-16
Write Murine Eye,Femedy Co., Chicago
Tor illustrated Book of the Eye Free.

Some people would rather be happy
than good.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-29
Annual Bazaar And Supper.

The annual Supper and Bazaar will be
held in the dining room of the First
Methodist Protestant Church of Milford
on November 3rd, 4th, and 5th, 1915.
The booths will be as follows: Fancy
Booth, Candy Booth, Stationery Booth,
Country Booth, Larkin Booth, Hidden
Treasure Booth. The supper menu will
be Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Salad. Oys-
ters, Ham, Delaware Biscuits, Pickles,
Coffee, Ice Cream, Cake, etc. A free
entertainment will be given each even
ing. Proceeds for the benefit of the
church. Everyone come and participate
in the supper and enjoy the entertain
ment and in that way help good cause
along. 4tp
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-29
Milford Bazaar.

1t will be well to remember the ex-
hibit and sale of farm products and
fancy articles at Grange Hall this Fri
dav and Saturday of this week.
The dining room will be opened atno
each day and Chicken Salad, Oysters,
Baked Beans, Potato Salad. Ice cream,
etc. will be on sale from that hour.
Mrs. Lemuel Watson has taken charge
of the Poultry exhibit, and asks that all
who possibly can exhibit poultry and
such other pets as would prove an at
traction, to bring them in as early as
possible this Friday afternoon.
Remember that cold weather is com
inc. and homemade Quilts are hard to
beat for comfort and warmth. Made by
the sisters and on sale at the bazaar as
are the Rugs.
We hope to have a large assortment
of homemade Candy of kinds for chill
dren and grown-ups.
Remember our Gypsy, Fishpond and
Treasures.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-29
How Catarrh Is Contracted.

Mothers are sometimes so thoughtless
as to neglect the colds which their chill
dren contract. The Inflammation of the
mucus membrane, at first acute. becomes
chronic and the child has chronic catarrh.
a disease that is seldom cured and that
may prove life's burden. Many per
sons who have this loathsome disease
will remember having had frequent colds
at the time it was contracted. A little
forethought, a bottle of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy judiciOusly used, and all
this trouble might have been avoided.
Obtainable everywhere.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-29
Grange Bazaar Items.

Dining Room at Grange Hall opens at
noon this Friday and Saturday, October
29th and Both. Chicken Salad sale starts
then. Delaware Biscuit made in the
Grange kitchen.
If ycu like good Pies, Cakes, Candy,
Bread, etc, come early to the Grange
exhibit and sale of Farm Produce. POul
try, Fancy Work and other pleasures.
Grange Hall this Friday and Saturday.
We expect our Gypsy by Friday night
night at the Grange Bazaar. Unclaimed
treasures will be worth while.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-29
81. A Talking Machine for 81

And now with large production has
evolved the most wonderful musical in
strument of all, perfected, with tone equal
to high priced ones. Will play any size
of disc records. For every home at the
lowest possible cost-$1.
Send s. Ono stamps) and machine will
be sent you promptly, with one record
and needles, all prepaid. Satisfaction
guaranteed with this wonderful invention
or one dollar refunded. We have never
had a machine returned.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-29
Change OF Management.

Having sold our business on Walnut
Street, known as Wyatt's Restaurant.
to G. B. Ross of Milford and Branch
Dickerson of Seaford, we wish to thank
the public in general for their past pa
tronage. We would consider it favor
If our patrons will continue to visit the
same old place, as we know it will be
appreciated by Messers. Ross and Dick
erson. 1t
Mr.. AND MRS. CHARLES G. WYATT.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-29
A MERCILESS JUDGE.
One Who Shows No Favor.

A merciless judge is Father Time.
Before him the weak and the wanting
90 to the wall. Only. the truth can
Stand. For years the following state
nent from a Milford resident has with
stood this sternest of all tests.
"Mv back was in such bad shape that
it required an effort to walk even a
block and was hardly able to move.
NV kidneys did not act right and were
weak. The kidney secretions contained eontL.
sediment and had sharp, shooting
main through my loins. Two boxes OF
Doan's Kidney Pills rid me Of the troa-
be" statement given November 2o1n'
over three years later, Mr.. Hudson
said: 'My kidneys haven t. trouoiel
me since the cure was made
Price SOC, at all dealers. Doa I ...5- .l.il-
plv ask for a kidney remedy get Dean
Kidney Pills-the same that MT HUDSON
had. Foster Milburn Co.. Props Bur
falo. N. Y.
Milford chronicle., 1915-10-29
When You Take Cold.

With the average man a cold is a seri-
GUS matter and should not be trihed with.
as some of the most dangerous diseases
start with common cold. Take Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy and get rid of
your cold as quickly as possible. You
are not experimenting when you use
this remedy, as it has been in use for
many years and has an established repu-
taJion. 1t contains no opium or other
narcotic. Obtainable everywhere.