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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
BACKACHE, LUMBAGO

Uric acid causes backache, pains
here and there. rheumatism, govt.
gravel. neuralgia and sciatica. It was
DR.. Pierce who discovered o new
agent, called "Anuric." which will
throw out and completely eradicate
this uric acid from the system. AN
uric" is 81 times more potent than
lithia, and consequently you need no
longer fear muscular or articular rheu-
matism or govt, or many other dis
eases which are dependent on URIC
acid within the body.
II you feel that tired. worn-out
feeling, backache. neuralgia, or II your
sleep is disturbed by too frequent uri-
nation. go to your best drug store and
ask for Doctor Pierce's Anuric Tab
let's. full treatment soc, or send 10
cents for a trial package Of "Anuric"
Tablets to DR.. Pierce. Invalids Hotel.
Buffalo, N. Y.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
MOTHER! LOOK At
CH|LOS TONGUE
II cross, feverish, constipated,
give California Syrup
of FiqS."

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children. simply will not
take the time from play to empty their
bowels, which become clogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look at the tongue. motheri II coat
ed, or your child is listless. cross, few
erish. breath bad. restless, doesn't eat
heartily, full OF cold or has sore throat
or any other children's ailment, give q
teaspoonful of California Syrup of
Figs" then don't worry, because It 10
perfectly harmless, and In few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and fermenting waste will gently
move out of the bowels. and you have
a well. playful child again. A thor
ough inside cleansing" is ofttimes all
that is necessary. II should be the
first treatment given In any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit fig syrups.
Ask at the store for 50-cent bottle OF
California Syrup OF Figs" which has
full directions for babies, children of
all ages and for grown,ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
70 Build Up
After Grippe, Colds
Bad Blood

Take a blood cleanser and Alternative
that starts the liver and stomach into
vigorous action, called DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery because OF
one of its principal ingredients-the
Golden Seal plant. II assists the body
to manufacture rich red blood which
feeds the heart--nerves-brain and
organs OF the body. The organs work
smoothly like machinery running in
oil. You feel clean. strong and siren
uous. Buy Medical Discovery" to
day and in few days you will know
that the bad blood Is passing out, and
new. rich, pure blood is filling your
veins and arteries.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21

This is due partly to the decreased
cost of hauling and partly to the fact
that good road makes the farm a
more desirable place to live.
Moreover, improved roads have q
market effect on both the amount and
character of production. For exam
pie, around the typical small town,
when the roads are not improved.
truck gardening, dairying and other
forms OF intensive farming are con-
fined to a small zone, Immediately
surrounding the town, which Is usu.
ally scarcely sufficient to supply the
local demand. Without good roads
the production of perishable goods at
any considerable distance from mar
ket or shipping point is too hazard-
Gus an undertaking to be profitable.
With good roads the produce can be
brought to market with regularity and
In prime condition, two essentials In
successful marketing.
The parcel post makes possible d.
rect marketing between producer and
consumer regardless of distance. But
here again the public roads play no
small part, affecting not only possible
extensions Of the system. but also the
cost OF its operation,
The condition of our rural schools
ia closely connected with the condi-
ton of the public roads. While 1t ia
true that various factors contribute
to increase or decrease the attendance
at schools in given sections of the
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21

country. IL is a well-known fact that
in our rural schools the attendance
almost Invariably shows a marked de,
crease during the periods when the
roads are bad. Another point worthy
OF consideration is that the one-room
school is being supplanted by larger
consolidated schools throughout those
portions OF the country where condii
tions make it practicable to convey
children to school at the public ex,
pense. Roads passable at all times
are most necessary for successful
school consolidation. There is abun,
dant evidence to. prove that any ex,
tensive road improvem emit is followed
by better schools and better school
attendance. In some c. these schools.
advanced courses ia g been intro
duced. and it has been possible to
employ teachers having special quali1
ilcations and training.
With good rofds, some OF the ad-
vantages Of the city can be brought
TO the country. Social gatherings be-
come more frequent, and improved
social conditions exert a decided eff.
feet upon the principal objections to
life in rural community loneliness
and isolation.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21

ach, liver, kidneys and bowels the pre-.
vious days accumulation of toxins and
poisons; thus, cleansing. sweetening.
and freshening the entire alimentary
canal, each morning, before putin 6
more food into the stomach.
A quarter pound of limestone phos-
phate costs very little at the drug
store but is sufficient to make any
rheumatic or lumbago sufferer an en-
thusiast on the morning inside bath.
Millions Of people keep their joints
free from these rheumatic acids by
practicing this daily internal santa
ton. A glass of hot water with tea
spoonful of limestone phosphate, drank
before breakfast, is wonderfully invig-
Grating; besides, II Is an excellent
health measure because II cleanses the
alimentary organs of all the waste,
gases and sour lamentations, making
one look and feel clean, sweet and
fresh all day.
Those who try this for one wedk
may find themselves free from sick
headaches, constipation, bilious at.
tacks, sallowness, nasty breath and
stomach acidity.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
MORE THAN EVER
Increased Capacity for Work Since
Leaving of Coffee.

Many former coffee drinkers who
have mental work to perform day af.
ter day, have found a better capacity
and greater endurance by using Pos
tum instead of coffee. An Illinois
woman writes:
II had drank coffee for about twenty
years, and finally had what the doctor
called coffee heart was nervous and
extremely respondent; had little men
tai or physical strength left; had kid
ney trouble and constipation.
The first noticeable benefit which
followed the change from coffee to
Postum was the improved action OF
the kidneys and bowels. In two weeks
my heart action was greatly improved
and my nerves steadier.
Then became less respondent,
and the desire to be active again
showed proof OF renewed physical and
mental strength.
Il formerly did mental work and had
TO give II up on account OF coffee, but
since using Postum l am doing hard
mental labor with less fatigue" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum cereal-the original form
must be well boiled, 15c and 25c pack.
ages.
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in a cup OF hot wa.
ter. and. with cream and sugar. makes
a delicious beverage instantly. zoe and
soc tins.
Both forms are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
Eaeta About Dynamite.

IN spite OF all that has been said
and written to the contrary, many peo-
pie still have the idea that dynamite
is exceedingly dangerous stun to take
liberties with, and that It will explode
at the least shock. This is a mistake.
Nothing less than tremendous shock
will make dynamite explode, and this
shock is obtained by exploding a mix.
ture of nitric acid. mercury and alco-
hol, which in turn explodes the dyua-
mite
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21

II is estimated that the people OF
this country annually waste $25O,O00,.
900 because of bad roads. Investiga-
tons have shown that the average
cost OF hauling on roads in the United
States IN 20 cents per ton per mile.
IL costs the farmer more to haul a
bushel OF wheat "a miles, the average
distance from farm to shipping point,
than 1t ordinarily costs to ship 1t
from New York to Liverpool. In
France, England and Germany, consu.
lar reports show instances where the
cost OF hauling agricultural products
Is as low as 10 cents per ton per
mile. II the farmers Of this country
could reduce the cost of hauling to 10
cents per ton mile, they would save
about s250.000,000 which now repre-.
sents their mud tax"
The benefits Of good roads are nu-
merous and far-reaching. They are a
powerful factor In promoting better
farm conditions throughout the coun-
try. They make the farmer more in.
dependent Of seasonal and weather
conditions and permit him to take bet.
ter advantage of favorable market and
prices, They increase the value of his
farm and so enhance his material
wealth. They promote better agricul-
tural methods and are necessary for
an efficient rural delivery and parcel
post. They have profound ed act on
our country schools and the home life
on the farm. There are indeed few
investments which the farmer can
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
Commercial.

"That fellow Dauber's work 10 alb
solutely rotten" exclaimed one OF his
brother artists. HE has no feeling
for true art. All he cares for is to
pander to the degraded taste OF the
philistine public"
whats the reason for this venom
Gus TRADE against DauberH" asked
the man who occupied the studio next
door.
"Whatf Haven't you heardf The
lucky dub sold a picture yesterday"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
precocIous Younoster.

One day Charles father was sitting
by the window reading his paper. when
he felt his son lean against his knee
AS he lowered his paper and looked
at him the little fellow said; Say.
papa, let's get out with the guys.
am tired OF staying around here with
mamma all the time"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
Unpleasant Outlook.

Firt Tommy Tin the trenches)-
Wot'cher l6okin' so blue abaht, BIZ?
Second Tommy-Jest got letter
from the missus, ter say er sister is
putin up wiv 'er and as got the
measles. II amt arr go, 1t amt, wiz
me goin' 'ome on leave tomorrer, and
dangerous trouble like that in the
'ouse.--London Opinion.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
T.. FIERY RED PlMPLEs
soothed and Healed by cutleura Soap
and Ointment. Trial Free.

Smearthe affected skin with Cuticura
Ointment on end Of finger. Let It re-
main five to ten minutes. Then wash
of with plenty Of Cuticura Soap and
hot water. Dry without irritation.
Nothing like Cuticura for all skin
troubles from infancy to age.
Free sample each BY mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Ad
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
''CASCARETS' FOR
LIVER BOWELS
For sick headache, bad breath,
Sour Stomach and
constipation.
Get a 10-cent box now.

No odds how bad your liver, stomach
or bowels; how much your head
aches, how miserable and uncomfort-
able you are from constipation. indiges-
ton. biliousness and sluggish bowels
you always get the desired results
with Cascarets.
Don't let your stomach, liver and
bowels make you miserable. Take
Cascarets tonight; put an end to the
headache, biliousness, dizziness, nerv-
BUSINESS, sick, sour. gassy stomach,
backache and al, other distress;
cleanse your inside organs Of all the
bile, gases and constipated matter
which is producing the misery.
A 10-cent box means health, happi-
ness and clear head for months.
No more days of gloom and distress
II you will take a Cascaret now and
then. All stores sell Cascarets. Don't
forget the children-their little in.
sides need cleansing, too. Adv.
Even the man VINO is tired OF this
world ia seldom i'm a hurry IN mova on
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21

To keep clean and healthy take DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regulate
liver, bowels and stomach.-Ady.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
II May Be.

Il see jonquils and daffodils on sale,
How is It that the early flowers are
always Yellow"
Dunno. Guess spring is bilious like
the rest of us."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
Beauty Fila the House.

as she prettyY" Pretty? Why.
that girl is SO pretty that plenty OF fel.
lows are glad to call on her father and
mother"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21

Tho reindeer has been known to
pull 200 pounds at ten miles an hour
for IL hours.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21

All things come with the waiter who
serves an order of hash.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21

A woman doesn't realize her strength
until she discovers a mans weakness.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21

WANTED MEN AND WOMEN. Now Ia the
ONNsSS time TO learn the ba rber trade. Bar
beers In great demand. Special rate
now open for 20 days. Only short time required.
Tools furnished and commission paid while learn
Ing. Call or write Moler Baber School. IS Com
merclal st., Salt Lake City, Utah.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21
r.. naaenA

nc HeaSon.
why do they call baseball the
sphere?"
Because Il is whirled."
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21

Even the man VINO is tired OF this
world is seldom in hurry to move on
to the next
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1916-04-21

Potters are not the only people who
make family Jars.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-20

They're a sight worse-an' crleIer." SAID
the man
"Crueller?" Mindy's voice rose in shrin scorn-
Not cruellern you COS you beat Bernie"
III beat you" said the nan. "if yer don't
60"
Beat me, then" said Mindy though her
heart quailed Mother does every day."
Something in her worn little face and defiant
attitude moved him. but when she announced
calmly that her little body was beaten every
day he was won over. Some sad thought OF
his lost youth might have helped. too
Come In" he said gruffly. signing for her
10 follow, but mind I don't beat yer after all,
If yer gives me any more of yer impudence."
No, you won't" said Mindy knowing she
had won.
A fire was burning on the hearth when she
went in. and the absence of any pictures on
the wall or small knck-knacks about the room
showed that no woman lived there.
How dreadfully untidy," said Mindy can.
didly.
rs it? But its 'eaven. There amt no pet
ticoats" explained the man
Mndy looked puzzled but decided that his
remark was unworthy of labOred thought
Meanwhile the man opened small cupboard
and took out a great ripe apple. Then noticing
Mindy's white cheeks, he poured out cup OF
milk
Drink it"
Mindy obeyed and felt much better, and
then she decided TO ask the momentous ques-
ton.
Why do you beat Bernie2 Bernies my
chum, an'-an' l won't ave i'm beaten"
ut makes i'm ard" replied the man.
1t don't" sccfed Mindy Zoos e always
cried-so do l. Yet see if it little boy
who 1T Bernie, ed ii back, an not cry. r
cries cos you it i'm same's cry COS mother
its me. Don't yer understand" She stamped
her little foot. "Or can't yed?"
Yer mother ought ter be ashamed" he
began.
Come an see mother" went on Mindy.
Bernie an mes friends. an YOU an mother
should be friends Why. there's Berniei"
Her chum came in hesitatingly. He feared
a beating though he had washed off the tear
marks at a street pump. and was forcing him
self to whistle. His surprise at seeing Mindy
sitting opposite his father and partaking of his
hospitality ludicrous.
Mini" he gasped, open-mouthed, and then
cringed before his father.
II amt goin ter touch yer, lad" said his
father, more kindly than ever he had spoken
before
Bernie plucked up courage and asked Mindy
how she feeling.
Better" she said. Much better"
What's up with err" asked the man.
'Er mother never gave er any supper last
night Sed it would make 'er ard"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-20
By THOMAS HERNE

talk. an feel so misruble Well. il we're
goin' I'll cum with yer"
NO. yer don't!" cried Mindy to his
prise.
Yes ] does"
Nindy drew herself up with dignity. and
initiating The lady In the park said:
Il will not low yer 10 escort me, and please
remember that my name amt Mindy. but
Miss
Bernie didn't catch the last word. Two dogs
ran into him, snarling and yapping, and the
boy looked down al them. When he looked up
again Mindy had gone.
Bernie clenched his hands in despair. Mindy
had gone and Mindy was i'll. II she fell down
In the street, and a cab or a tram. He
ought 10 be with her. He must follow her
Bernie set off at a furious pace, scrambling.
eluding people. occasionally humping against
them. All at once a man knocked hic injured
arm a hard blow
'That'l teach you not to run into people. YOU
dirty little devil" said the man. And poor
Bernie the Fates against him. stopped. dazed
with the pain. 10 nurse his injured limb.
Mndy had a good start, but she had not
vet been able 10 personally test Bernie's run
ming capacity, so she glanced over her shoulder
every now and then as she ran to make sure
that he was following her When she was as
sured that he was not, she smiled. Bernie was
oul va boy, and though Mindy knew that in
most circles a boy was considered better than
a girl she had a shrewd and rooted belief in
her own sex; and, indeed, no boy in London
could match Mindy's quick wits.
She stopped at length before dingylooking
door. without doubt as 10 whether 1t was the
right house or not, for she had purposely taken
stock of it when Bernie had brought her 10 it,
So with a firm little step she advanced and
knocked twice.
Almost Immediately a great gaunt man came
TO the door and stood looking down at Mindy.
Don't want no little girls ere" he said
sharply, so get out at once"
Mndy looked at him refectively, if sizing
him up Apparently she had decided that her
policy to be firm one, for she said:
rs this Bernie's father? Ef so. may l cum
in, pease?" Mindy. with her contempt for
grown ups. always neglected their humanity
and spoke of them as II they were things.
This" broke into an oath.
I'm Bernie's father. Now get out" he said
But I'd rather cum in. / want ter talk ter
yer bout Bernie. Els my chum." she added
as if in explanation and for introduction.
"HO. is e? Little girls an big girls are all
the same" said Bernie's father sourly They're
only 'chums' for what a mana boys got
What do you get out o Bernie? All is nuts
and apples. I'll bet"
NO" said Mndy. Indignantly. 'T amt got
nothin' from i'm. Girls isn't like boys"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-20
DEAR FAT FACE" Is FREE
Show Girl Can Have Her Dentist if
She Wants Him.
International News Service:

international News Service:
CHICAGO, Dec. 20. - If Miss
Irene Brown. late of the New York
"Whirl of the World Co, still
wants her babe dear" and dear
fat face" she can have him. DR.
Louis Schultze, dentist, was free as
a bird today. Mrs. Schultze has OBJ
tanned a divorce on the strength of
Irene's letters.
The "Whirl of the World" girls
letters ran the gamut of 1916 love
stuff and carried some show girl
impressions of certain New York
producers.
Went up 10 see a man who is
going TO put on some of the season =
successes next fall" she wrote.
Maybe he's kidding me. but I can't
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-12-20

both say litue girls an boys is funniest
Ave a nut Mindy. an let's forget EN-"
Suddenly Bernie remembered 1t was time
10 20 home He looked sadly at his new-found
comrade
Say. Mindy." he cried. q got ter go"
The little girl got up reluctantly.
'So've l. I'll cum along with yer, an yell
show me where yer live
So saying. she thrust her little hand into
Bernle's and they marched of. Somehow, the
dull old streets seemed brighter to-day. They
we're both proud possessors of 'chum.'
I lives ere" said Bernie at length. desig-
mating a pOor-looking tenement. where's
yours Min2 Is It far from miEe?'
Yes" said Mindy Il got long way TO
go See yer ter-morrer, same place.?
"Yus" said Bernie grufly and went in.
When Bernie marched up to the bench in the
park and caught sight OF Mindy, this young
LADY Uas hopping from one place TO another in
mid excitement. But, seeing Bernie, she ran
mp
oh Bern" she said. why wasn't yer ere
before? There's a lady bin quarrelin' with a
gentleman, but they've just gone
Hugh, Silly ter quarrel" said Bernie. who
vas not in the best of tempers, and had his
arm in a sling. But Mindy in her excitement
had not noticed that.
He said 70 'er: Can't ave little forgiv'
nus Alice% An she said to i'm: My name
Amt Alice sir-it's Miss Olson, IL yer please"
That's silly" said Bernie cOldly.
At this some hidden wilfulness in Mindy
came out She would not have this boy sneer
at her story.
Boy" she called out. you just be quietl"
She only Gale him boy" when she was angry
with him She was just about 10 say some
thing even more cutting, when all at once she
noticed his arm. What's appened?" She
pointed at IL.
"Nothin'. Father 'urt me-" he explained
sulkily She stared at him for a moment. and
then all her motherliness welled from her eyes
in great tears.
"Berniei" Then her black eyes blazed, and
she clenched her little hands "Oh, it's shame,
Bernie! Why dyer stick it?'
Cos I got ter" said the boy moodily.
There was long silence. Suddenly AIindy's
face took on a ghastly look. and she almost
fell on to the bench. Bernies heart seemed
to stop beating Min" His voice trembled
What's the matter with yer. MINI" he said
choking.
"Nothin'. I'm all right now. Mother didn't
Civ supper last night-to arden me-"
said Mindy, mechanically using the word she
had so often heard AN felt awful ILL., But
I'm all right I'm goin now"
"GOin'?" Bernie looked at her piteousy
An leave me? We got all the mornin' ter