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The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Verdun.

Vcrdun.
Verdun is the last of the great for
tresses with which France has sought
to defend its northern frontier
There, in S43, Charles, Louis and
Lothaire, the sons of Louis I, ''the deb
onair," divided the empire of Charlie
magne. brought France and Germany
into existence and began the modern
map of Europe.
Awarded to Germany then, it came
back to France under Henry II in
1862.
From that day, tho junction of the
road that runs down tho Meuse to Bel
GUM and the road that goes straight
from Metz to France, has been a great
fortress. A Benedictine abbey was de-
stroyed to put a royal keep on it's foun-
dations Around it is an encircling
ring of forts.
Its plateau rises a steep 400 feet
above the valley of the Mouse on the
west, and on the east has short pitch
of 200 feet above the plain.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Uncertain Memory.

This particular schoolteacher is of
The calm, undisturbed type. She doesn't
wish to be held responsible for her
actions on a recent afternoon when
she attended thighbrow" reception.
At the door stood man in very
correct swallow-tail She smiled in
very friendly manner and extended her
hand. She shook his hand with a
hearty grasp, saying cordially:
Your face is so familiar, but l can
not recall your name"
He blushed and stammered, but
hadn't really said anything, when the
situation dawned on her. He waited
table in the little cafe where she
stopped daily for breakfast on her
way to school.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Stuffed Tomato Salad.

Peel dozen large, smooth toma-
toes, cut off the stems and scoop out
centers, saving the solid portions.
Chop and mix with one cupful chopped
celery, one teaspoonful minced onion,
two tablespoonful chopped almonds
and salt to taste. Fill the tomato
shells with the mixture, put a spoonful
of mayonnaise on top. Stand each one
on a fresh lettuce leaf and serve at
once.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
A Famous Physicians
Wonderful Discovery

kidneys are deranged the blood ID. filed
with poisonous waste matter, which set
ties in the feet, ankles and wrists; or
under the eyes in bag-like formations.
1t is just as necessary to keep the KID
neys acting properly as to keep the bow
els active.
The very best possible way to take care
of yourself is to take glass of hot water
before meals and an "Anuric" tablet. In
this way it is readily dissolved with tho
food, picked up by the blood and finally
reaches the kidneys, where it has tonic
effect in rebuilding those organs.
Step into the drug store and ask for
50-cent package of "Anuric," or send Dr..
Pierce l0c for trial pckg. "Anuric many
times more potent than Gthia, eliminates
uric acid as hot water melts sugar, A short
trial will convince rou.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
FOR THE FIRELESS COOKER
Important Points to Be Remembered If
the Best Results Are to Be
Attained.

/. The cooker must be well packed
with non-conducting material.
2. The pals, or cooking buckets.
must fit in the nests" and have tight
covers
5. The pals and lids should be en-
amei, aluminium, or of non-rusting ma
terial
, T. Be sure the lid is tight
Points to Keep in Mimi When Using
the FireIess Cooker.
l. All food must be cooked a short
time on the stove first. in the pail
which fits into the "hay box" or
cooker
q The food must be taken directly
from the stove and put into the cooker.
g. If the box is opened during cook
ing process pail must be reheated
4. Never let food cool in the
cooker.
5. Keep the cooker open when not
in use Have the pals we'll scalded,
dried and aired to prevent the box
from getting musty odor.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

After a series of careful experiments
and tests at the Invalids' Hotel and Sur
gical Institute. Buffalo, n. Y, covering
many years--Dr Pierce, the medical di-
rector of that hospital. made announcement
that he could prove that medicine which
he called ''ANURIC'' was the best uric
acid solvent now to be had. AS a rem
edy for those easily recognized symptoms
of infammation--as scalding urine. back
ache and frequent urination, as well as
sediment in the urine or if uric acid in
the blood has caused rheumatism. lum-
bago, sciatica, govt, it is simply wonder
full how quickly "Anuric" acts; causing
the pains and stiffness rapidly to disap-
pear.
Swollen hands. ankles, feet are idue to
dropsical condition, often caused by
disordered kidneys. Naturally when the
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Girl Pau, Reveres for Zeps.

Girl Paul Reveres now give warning
OF the approach of Zeppelins over
London. They are telephone operators
attached to the telephone and who
have volunteered to ride a bicycle
around to rouse their colleagues. All
go to the exchanges where there is a
rush of business every time there is all
impending raid.
There are now 42O women on night
duty at the London telephone ex-
changes, and when there is threat
ened raid hundreds more can be called
out. Between so and 80 per cent of
the girls are on duty within half an
hour of the call being sent out.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
COOLER EASILY MADE
DIRECTIONS FOR ECONOMICAL.
EFFICIENT uTENsII.
Little Trouble to Put Together Con-
venIent Article That viii Be APP
preciated During Summer
Illustration Shows Method.

An easily constructed cooler which
is economical and efficient is here IL
Illustrated. In some places these COOL
ers are regularly manufactured. but
any handy man can make them
They may be of any size. but
good ordinary dimension would be Ii
by SO by 4S inches, with the water box
in addition on top. The frame could
be made by by strips covered with
burlap and fitted inside with three or
more shelves. these shelves serving to
stiffen the frame, assisting the top
and bottom, which should also be OF
inch stuff. The next thing is the water
box, the idea being to arrange some
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
His Trout Was Feathered.

Frank Flock of Lycoming, Pa, went
fishing for trout along the Little Gap
run and caught large pheasant.
He is not likely to get into trouble
with the state game authorities, as the
incident was the fault of the bird. As
he was tramping along the stream,
Flock, unknown to himself, scared up
a flock of pheasants. He was in the
act Of casting his line, when a fright
ened pheasant few ahead of him, Just
In time to be caught in the wing BY
the trout hook
The bird flew into the woods with
the broken line and escaped
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

The twenty-fourth chapter Of Gene
sis contains the account Of the serv-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Delicious Scum.

Take two green sweet peppers, two
onions and mince fine. Add one tea
spoonful of butter and simmer on the
stove lido not burn it, for about ten
minutes, then add two cupfuls of to-
mato and one quart of water, salt and
pepper to taste and little sugar. This
makes a delicious soup without the
use of meat. You can add little car
rot and celery, but it is fine without
them
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Druggist Knows the
Best Kidney Remedy

For more than twenty years I have
been successfully selling DIR. kilmer's
Swamp-Root to my customers who Were
in need of such medicine and they all
speak in the highest terms of the good
results obtained from it's use. / know it
is a good medicine for kidney, liver and
bladder troubles and I never hesitate in
recommending it to anyone who is in
need of it.
Very truly yours,
w. H. MASON, Druggist.
jan 5th, 1915. Humboldt, Tenn.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Qeilcata Cornstarch.

Heat one pint water, add two table
spoonfuls cornstarch, three table
spoonfuls sugar, pinch of salt. mixed
togther Then add well-beaten whites
of two eggs aud cook until thick.
Custard sauce for above-Oue pint
hot milk, one teaspoonful cornstarch
three tablespoonfuls sugar. mixed to-
gether. Add to hot milk Then add
yolks of two eggs. cook until thick
and flavor with vanilla.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Chilled Stewed Apples.

Select firm. round greetings, pare
neatly and cut in halves; place in a
shallow stew pan, far enough apart SO
as not to injure each others shape,
with sufficient boiling water to cover
apples. Stew slowly until the pieces
are very tender; remove to a glass
dish carefully: boil the strip one-half
hour longer; pour it over the apples.
and eat cold. with cream.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Mushrooms au Gratln.

For this appetizing dish select Q
dozen big mushrooms, trim and peel
them and separate the tops and stalks
Chop the stalks fine, with two table.
spoonfuls of parsley and two table
spoonfuls of fat bacon. Add salt and
pepper to taste and two eggs. beaten
well Put the dozen tops of the mush-
rooms in buttered baking dish and
then add the chopped mixture Sprin-
kle the top with fine bread crumbs
and melted butter and bake until
brown
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
HEAL SKIN TROUBLES
That Itch. Burn and Disfigure by
Using cuticura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the
Ointment to soothe and heal Rashes,
eczemas, pimples, dandruff and sore
hands yield to treatment with Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. Relief is immedi-
ate and healment, In most cases. com.
plete, speedy and permanent
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
TOO DEEP FOR THE CLERK
election Official Knew Political Game
Great Deal Better Than he
Knew His Bible.

A new wrinkle in the giving OF
names at registration was introduced
by an East side woman. well versed
in Scripture, but not in the ways OF
polling clerks, when she filed her
name and other personal information
before the last election.
What is your name?" asked the
clerk, to which she replied, half jocu-
larly: My last name Is Jones, my
first name is that of Abraham's wife. "
II don't get that" said the clerk,
wondering. no doubt. who this Abra-
ham fellow was.
She repeated the information,
whereupon ne frankly confessed that
ne did not know what she was driving
at.
My name is Sarah, of course" re-
plied the woman, in a disappointed
way. And ! had thought that you
we're an educated man and knew your
Bible. Columbus Dispatch.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Cooking Juicy Xedetahlas.

Sweet juiced vegetables should be
cooked in as little water as possible.
The water in which they are cooked
should be served with the peas and
beans, OF in a separate dish, to be
added by those who care for the liquid.
which are the most important ele-
ments. ANY surplus liquid may BE-
used for soups.
Cook strong favored vegetables rap.
idly: aimmer gently the sweet iuiead
From the peliueator.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
The Terrible Infant.

Charlie is very fond of reading sto-
ries of adventure, and sometimes he
let's his imagination run away with
him. He was telling about a mans
having taken his ball away from him
when he threw 1t into his yard in
playing.
''He came up to me" he said, land
said, Stand and deliver. and then
he
HE never did," said his sister Lucy.
"He Just said 'SkedaddIe.' and you bet
you did
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Fjaked Fish With Onions.

Fry good-sized onion in bacon fat
enough to keep from burning. When
tender add pint of cooked fish which
has been faxed and bones and skin re-
moved q use steamed haddock) and
about ON cupful of the water fish was
cooked in. Cover the spider and cook
slowly till water is absorbed Fine for
breakfast
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Tongue and Egg Salad.

Cut cold tongue in thin slices, then
cut again into pieces about one inch
square; arrange layer of tongue on
fresh lettuce leaves, and on the tongue
place layer of hard-boiled eggs sliced
thin; then another layer of tongue.
and cover all with a good mayonnaise.
Decorate the dish with slices of cold
beets and parsley.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

CheerfulneSs.
Are you an optimist?"
Yes; when we are talking about the
fellows troubles =
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Pupils TO Investigate Industries.

AS part of the regular school cur
riculum seniors in the high school of
Knoxville, Tenn, are to make 4 syste-
matte survey of the occupations and
Industries OF that city. The survey
will cover condition of workers, maxi
mum and minimum wages, chances
for promotion and any other informa-
ton that will serve to throw light on
the character of the specific vocation.
A study of the social, civic and eco
nomic conditions of the city will also
be made
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

ant OF Abraham
seeking a bride
for his son Isaac.
The chapter Is a
long one, contain
ing 81 verses, and
this fact has led
many Bible stu
dents to feel that
the seeking of
Isaac's bride is
typical of some
spiritual trut h.
Such Bible stu
dents agree that
the chapter we'll
illu S t "a t @ 8 the
work of the Holy
Shirt who is sent
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Strawberry shortcake for Two

One large cupful of prepared flour,
one teaspoonful Of lard; mix with cold
milk, mold into two large biscuits and
bake in quick oven. Split through
center and butter and pour over same
one box of strawberries which have
been mashed with one and one-half
cupfuls sugar. Serve with whipped
cream or ice cream.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
0ii-Proof Cement.

A cement which will not be affected
by OF! is made by mixing glycerine
and litharge to the consistency of
thick paste. This will be found very
handy in repairing cracked oil reser.
voirs or in making an oiltight joint
between two metal plates. The cement
should be applied as soon as it is
mixed, since it hardens very quickly.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
FLY Gets a Friend.

The New York girl, who, becoming
entangIed in molasses puddle on a
Gotham sidewalk. was rescued from
a sticky situation by the fire depart
ment, may have acquired something
of the viewpoint OF the fly as result
of the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Practical Suggestion.

Immediately after using your egg
beaten, wash it in cold water. which
will easily dislodge the particles of
egg, whereas hot water cooks them
and fastens them obstinately to the
beater.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
PopoyerS,

Mix together one cupful Of -four,
one cupful of milk. half teaspoonful
OF salt and two eggs and beat together
until very smooth and light Pour in
to kissing hot creased gem pans; have
the oven very hot at first and then re
duce the heat Bake until a rich.
brown color.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Innocent.

Why, Mr. Frontpew." exclaimed
his pastor. reprovingly. Il am sur
prised and grieyed to see you com
ing out of a common liquor saloon"
"Well-er-you see," stammered MIR.
Frontpew "I-er-just stepped II,
there to look at the mirror to see If
I had smudge on my nose
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Quite So,

You'd think the hero and the hero
inc were really in love with each
other, but I'm told they quarrel dread
fully off the stage
"Oh, well. dare say they make up
easily
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

REMARKABLE LETTER FROM WELL
KNOWN WASHINGTON DRUGGIST.
In reference to Elixir ia bek the great remedy
for chius ard ferer and all n,oiariai diseases.
within the last FIVE mouths have sold $500
bottles of Elixir Rab ek for Malaria, Chills and
Fever. Our customers speak very well of it,
Henry Evans, a22 F ST., N. Washington, D. C,
Elixir Babek so cents, all druggists, or BY
Parcels Post, prepaid, from Kloczewski & Co..
Washington, D. G..
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
The Case Stated.

The Case Stated.
Beauty is only skin deep.
Yes. and it's got all other good
qualities of woman skinned, too"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Honey Pots,

There have been many honey pots
made of china to simulate hives, but
the latest has a number Of realistic
china bees. with wings raised for
flight, scattered over il.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Fly Poison Kills More Children
Than All Other P oisons Combined
For Safefy's Sake, Use -

Is there In your home, anywhere
within baby's reach, a saucer of
arsenic poisoned paper floating in
water, or a can with sweetened
poisoned wickf
During 1915. 26 cases of fly poisoning
were reported from II states: In 1914. IS
cases from II states. Fly poison kIlis SsorI
children than all other toisosls combined.
Yet fly poison stil1 Is left unguarded
except In the homes where mothers have
learned that the safe, stsys, non-fozsosoas.
efficient fly catcher and destroyer
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Letter to
DR.. Kilrner e Co.
Bin9hamton, N. r.
Prove What Swamp.Root Will Do For You

Prove Whst SWamp-K00f VIII Do FoF Tou
Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size bot.
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad
der When writing. be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

Are the fish thick here?" Well
not too thick. sir" answered the ma
tive. I'VE have to use this lake partly
Tor navigation. Louisville Courier
Journal ~.,-s...-.-,. --..a.-.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

North Crandon, Wis. -aWhen was 1e years
old got married and at IS years I gave birth to
twins and it left me with very poor health. Icould
down to rest and it was hard for me to keep about
and do my work went to a doctor and be told
me had displacement and ulcers, and would
have to have an operation. This frightened me so
much that I did not know what to do. Having
heard of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
II thought would give it trial and it made me as
lwel as ever. / cannot say enough in favor OF the
- M Aen. Iron Wis II
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

Speaking of batters, the buckwheat
brand is as popular as the baseball
kind.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Basis of Practical knowledge.

thoughtful knowledge, issues into
practical knowledge
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Upward.

Upward.
You should think of higher things"
II do I am unable to keep my
mind Oft the price Of meat and gas.
oline."
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

Dr.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
a laxative--three for a cathartic.-Adv.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Pom Knew.

Say, pop, what is a Monaghan"
"One of them Italian canoes they
have up in the park, you ignoramus.
Don't they teach you anything in
school at ALP"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Got Just What He Wanted.

VIII you let me off this afternoon,
sir?" asked the clerk in a dry goods
store. my wife wants me to beat some
carpets
Couldn't possibly do it, said the
boss. D.
The clerk turned joyfully to his
work. saying: Thank you. sir.
Thank you thousand times"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

When the heart jumps the track
Of rectitude it ties up the system all
along the line.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

God takes the hammer of great
events to break the hardness of ou'
hearts.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

what God is doing and then get In
and help him.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

Be so rich in God that you can at
ford TO do without everything else.
B. NJ. Adams.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

Roxbury, Mass.-sI was suffering from infam-
nation and was examined by physician who found
that my trouble was caused by dispacement.i
and sluggish liver tried several kinds of medi-
cine; then was asked to try Lydia e. Pinlhams
Vegetable Compound It has cured me and / am
and highly recommend it."-M Mrs B. Nj. OseooD,
/ HAYNES Park RoxburY. Mass.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26


r. Medicine (confdeHtiaD Lynn, Mass Your
opened read and answered by woman and held
IN Sfri
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
EeaHk for
sick Oomen
For Forty Years Lydia E. Pinl<ham's
Vegetable Compound Has Been
Woman's Most Reliable Medicine
Here is More Proof.

To women who are suffering from form of
womans special Ills and have constant fear of breaking
down. the three following letters ought to bring hope:-
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26

married man can always feel
sorry for himself when his wife Is sick
III bed
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1916-05-26
Testimony from Oklahoma.

Lawton Okla.-@When began take Lydia E. Pnkham's
Vegetable Compound good nothing tired easily
and had much Of the time and rgar itook
good at that time never fail to recommend Lydia Pkhamb
Vegetable Compound to ang because has done much
for mers. A l. McCAsIAND 500 Have St, LaWton. OKLA