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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
St. Louis Mothers Agree With
Those OfKansas City And St. JO.

Grub a thorough trial for headache,
cold in the head and chest, cuts and
burns and find 1t without an equal"
Mrs. W. ]. Himmelberg, $50 Lynch
St., writes-'T recommend Vap-O-Rub.
to all mothers with small children. I
tried it on my children for colds, sore
throat, tonsilitis, and burns, and it.
certainly gave us great results"
Mrs. ]. T. Shepard, 4221a No. 9Th
Street, writes-"My husband had a.
very sore throat, as he has had sew
eral times before, and always hitherto
he has had to have 1t lanced; but this
time he used Vap-O-Rub and was
cured without any trouble"
Vick's comes in salve form and
when applied over the throat and
chest the body heat releases the ingre-
dients in the form Of vapors. All night
long these vapors are inhaled with
every breath through the air passages
to the lungs, loosening the phlegm
and taking out the tightness and sore
ness. You will find it quicker than in
ternal medicines, and it can be used
freely with perfect safety on the
smallest child. Three sizes, 25c, 500
or $1.0O. At all druggists.
e6o me oenulne hes rSo0
WN50R 0RgllS
.this IEaAs SSSE,z
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
IS CHILD GROSS,
FEVERISH, SICK
Look, Mother! If tongue 10
coated, give "CaIifOrnia
SVruD of FiuS,"

Children love this fruit laxative" !"
and nothing else cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result 10
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick, feverish, don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath is bad,
system full of cold, has sore throat,
stomach.ache or diarrhoea. Listen,
Mother! See If tongue is coated, then
give a teaspoonful of California
Syrup of Figs" and in a few hours all
the constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out Of the sys-
TEN, and you have we'll child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup of Figs" because it is perfectly
harmless; children love it, and it new
er fails to act on the stomach, liver
and bowels. ~
Ask at the store for 5O-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.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16

A complete steam fire engine, mount.
ed on two whels and light enough to
be handled by two men, has been in
vented in England for suburban and
private use.
On the ground that an aeroplane is
scientific instrument necessary for
its owners livelihood, court in Hun
gary decided that it cannot be seized
for debt.
Devices to prevent water entering a
PERSONS ears while the hair is being
shsrlpooed have been patented by a
Massachusetts woman.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
Children's Colds, They Say, Should b
Treated Externally -- Internal
Medicines Are Harmful.

In our previous advertisements We
have published letters from mothers
in Kansas City, st. Jo., Joplin, Spring
field and other Missouri cities. These
ladies agree that internal medicines
injure the delicate stomachs of the
little folks, and they recommend the
use of the external treatment-Vap-O
Rub. From a large number of letters
from st. Louis women we will give
Just a few extracts.
Mrs. X. Petranich, 2900 Park Ave-,
writes-'Last winter when l had q
bad cold applied Vap-O-Rub over my
chest and throat covering with warm
flannel cloth. had almost instant re-
lief, and believe it better than inter-
nal medicines for cold troubles"
Mrs. S. ]. Wolf, 2341 Dodier st.,
says-"I used Vick's Vap-O-Rub on my
baby who had bronchitis. / applied 1t
over his chest, following directions,
and the next morning he breathed
easier"
Mrs. M. Hickman, 4O2Oa Laclede
Ave-, sayS--'I have given Vick's zap
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
PosFsCRIPTS

An eiectrically-iighted cross revolves
on top of San Francisco steeple.
An electric piano player, using end
less music rolls of several kinds, has
been invented to permit motion pic
ture operator to fit the music to the
pictures.
By rearranging the body without re.
moving or adding any parts, new au.
tomobile can be used as a two-seated
ROADSTER, a touring car pg a light de.
livery wagon
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
FRECKLES
Now Il the Time to Get Rid of These
URlV RnOta.

Ugly Spots.
There's no longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed Of your freckles, as tho
prescription othine-double strengths
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get ounce of othine-doublS
strength-from your druggist, and apply .
little OF 1t night and morning and you
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom
pletely clear the skin and gain a beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine as this is sold under guarantee Of
money back If It fails to remove freckles-
Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16

Miss Anna F. Holch, reputed to be
the most beautiful model in the coun.
try, indicted by the government tor
failure to declare valuables, photo
graphed with her Russian wolfhound.
Scraps, She is alleged to have failed
to declare certain goods when she ar
rived in this country from Europe last
year. Her employer, Herman P.
Tape, a millinery importer, is also
under indictment for rlleged false
decIarations
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
a Sure WinnAr

Gyer-Say, expect to make my for
tune within year
Myer-Speculation?
Gyer-No; an invention I've just
placed on the market.
Myer-What is it?
Gyer-A mustache saucer for the
Podunk trade.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
Time for Haste.

A little five-year-old McCordsville
miss has a stepfather of whom she
is very fond. One day the stepfather
suffered from a violent headache, and
his wife went to the kitchen to pre-
pare some domestic remedy. Lillian
waited quietly for some time for her
mother to return and relieve the suf-
ferer. Losing patience, she went to
the kitchen door and energetically
called out: Mamma, If you don't
hurry up you're going to have another
husband to bury"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16

My little granddaughter was invited
to lunch at neighbor's. She is rath-
or notional in her eating. On leaving
l said to her: Now, if there is any
thing put on your plate that you do
not like, don't say anything. Just
eat little of it If you can, but make
no remarks"
On her reurn she said: Grandma,
there was a dish that l don't like
(beans). l didn't want the folks to
know that didn't like them, so I ate
two dishes. ."-Exchange.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
Takes the EIra Out.

To take the fire out Of a burn or
scald quickly use Hanford's Ba1sam Of
Myrrh. Apply 1t lightly at once and
the innamed skin should be quickly
cooled. Be prepared for accidents by
always having a bottle on hand. Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
Best WAY to Wnsh a Ruu.

Stretch the rug ana tack it upon a
clean floor. After securing it well
with soapsuds, rinse thoroughly to re-
move all trace of the animal matter &c
the soap. Let the rug stay tackled
down until perfectly dry, SO that II
will not shrink.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
A Persistent Loser

Isn't it against the law to play
poker?"
Il don't know" replied young Mrs.
Torkins. But the way Charley plays
it ought to be against the law"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
Use ALIENS rnnr-rAsr

OIH 1AL1I4I11V 3 TOOI-EAbE
The antiseptic powder to be shaken into
shoes and used in foot-bath. 1t relieves
painful, swollen, smarting, aching, tired
feet and instantly takes the sting out of
corns and bunions. The greatest comfort
discovery of the age. Sold everywhere, 25c
Trial package FREE. Address Allen s.
Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y. Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
Paradox.

There is only one way that people
can live happily-that's together"
Yes, and here is only one way
that people can live at peace-and
that's apart. Judge.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
Nothinu Dolnn.

Lady of the House-Will you chuck
that cord of wood in the cellar?
The Tramp (haughtily) Madam,
may be beast, but / amt no wood
chuck
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16

But a woman never thinks of any
thing important she wants to say un-
til some other woman is talking.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
Rewarded.

The man who is punctual in calling
on a girl has chance to rest before
she appesrs.-Richmond Times-Dis-
watch.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
Good In cheerfuIness.

Cheerfulness, the character of com.
mon hope, is, in strong hope, like
glimpses of sunshine on cloudy day.
Selected.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16

Teacher-If a farmer sold 1,479
bushels of wheat for SLIT q bushel,
what would he get?
Boy-An automobile.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16

Recruiting Officer-You realize the
dangers before you? You are not
afraid Of having horses shot under
you?
Society Recruit-Me? l had two
motor boats explode under me, three
autos start over me and an aeroplane
fall with me during the past social
season alone.-Puck.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16

No Good.
How do you like the way this
Lady Macbeth murders sleep?"
Bah! She can't even kill time"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
The DIfference

ITO OTTVT CTCCs
I'D like to get mile away from q
spoiled child
I'D like to get a rod near him"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16

Italy exports from 100000 to $4,-
100000 worth of human hair annually.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
True.

1T takes two to make a quarrel"
Yes, and very often it takes jury
to settle it,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
Cannot Quote Directly.

Washington newspaper men cannot
quote any official directly without his
consent. Sometimes a cabinet officer
or senator or representative will say:
you can use this and say that l said
it, but more frequently information
is conveyed in words like this: For
your own guidance / will tell you that
such and such thing is likely to hap
pen. You can use the information but
don't say from whom it comes"
II any newspaper man in this town
oversteps the mark and quotes di.
rectly when he should not do so, he
gets into trouble. If it is known that
he has coupled an officials name with
statement without permission other
officials will fight shy of him in the
future. 1t is only fair to the CORE
spondents to say that any mistakes
of this kind generally are made
through Misunderstanding
OF course the president of the Unit
ed States never is to be quoted d.
rectly except on the extremely rare
occasions when he gives permission
Most of what the president says, how
ever, to- the newspaper men, directly
or through his secretary, gets into the
papers with some such advance words
as 1T can be said on high authority"
or Friends Of the president let it be
known today" or something of this
nature.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16
At the Boarding House

"Is this beef too rare for you. Mr.
Simpkins?"
We'll, since you ask me, Mrs. Skin
ner, l would like 1t a little oftener."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-16

There is nothing insignificant.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-10
THE SHIELDS BILL,

In spite Of the opposition it has re-
ce1Ved from those who are interested
in the conservation of the national re-
sources, the senate has by an over
Whelming majority approved the
Shields bill which authorizes the Sec
rotary Of war to grant 5O-year permits
for the building of dams and water
power plants on navigabIe streams.
After the half century has expired the
government has the right to acquire
the power plants at a fair valuation
Provided this bill is ultimately
passed, 1t is expected that there will
be an early development of water
powers aggregating 10000 horse
power, or volume of electricity equal
to that produced by a coal consump-
ton of 100, 100000 tons of coal a year,
amounting, according to engineers es-
Inmates, to a saving Of 500, 900 in coal
alone each day.
Much support for the bill has been
gained from the fact that there is
this great amount of waterpower
going to waste, when the product of
such hydo-electric plants as might be
established along the streams could
be put to such valuable use The i'm
portance Of such plants in overcoming
the dependence of this country upon
the nitrate fields of other nations has
received much attention since the
question Of securing a sufficient uuan-
tlty OF nltrates for war purposes, in
case 1t should ever be required has
been raised. The bill does not apply
to waterpower on small streams or
creeks used for gristmills, sawmills.
etc.
The house has yet to wrestle with
this and other similar bills and it isn't
improbable that it will insist upon
some changes which will give proper
protection to all property owners who
may be concerned. There can be no
question, however, that there is a cry
ing need for greater development of
hydro electric power plants but there
can be no oversight in carefully
guarding the nations interests.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-10

and have q population large enough to
replace that of the United Kingdom
with enough to populate a now Lon
don to spare.
The African holdings Of France are
twenty two times as large in area as
the home country itself, while the
population Is nearly two thirds as
great. Belgian holdings are eighty
two times as large in area as the home
country itself, while the population is
nearly twO-thirds as great. Belgian
holdings are cighty-two times as great
in area as Belgium herself, while the
population is more than twice as
great. Italy controls 593, 600 square
miles OF African territory, which is
five times as much as her European
area.
These figures were prepared by the
National Geographic Society, whose
headquarters are in Washington, and
which now has the largest member
ship Of any scientific institution in the
world. The statement which contains
them then proceeds:
THE manner in which the nations
Of Europe have aportoned the sec
ond largest continent Of the world
among themselves forms one of the
most unique chapters in the history OF
political geogra ply.
Before 1850 Africa was oIlowed to
drift along almost undlsturbed by the
politics Of the outside world. 1t is
true that scientific and comercial ac-
tivities from Europe had invaded the
continent, but there had never been
any apportionment Of territory hav-
ing the sanction OF international
agreements.
TN 1884 King Leopold Of Belgium
succeeded in having a conference call
ed to determine the status of the Con-
go territory held in trust for civili-
zation' by the African International
AEG0pi1 rfnT Tho rngfT1s of this
ference was the setting up Of the Con-
go Free State, with the King Of Bel
gium at it's head. In addition there
to the conference defined the general
sphere Of influence Of the powers in
Africa.
In 1890, following out the plans of
the conference, Great Britain nego-
tiated q treaty, signed in Berlin, which
gave her Uganda and thus thwarted
a dream the Germans had long held
| of a through railroad across Africa
| entirely on German soil. On the
other hand, by gaining possession OF
| the territory in southeast Africa 10
! the Belgian Congo, Germany as ef-
! fectually prevented the construction OF
! a Cape-to-Cair railway under Brit
| ish control.
"a month later the English and
| French signed an agreement recog-
nizing a British protecOrate over
! Zanzibar and Pemba. a French pro-
] tectorate over Madagascar, and a
! French sphere of influence from AL
! geria southwark to a point between
| the town of Say and Lake Chad. Still
J later England and Portugal came tC
/ an agreement defining the delimita-
| tons of their respective territories.
! I'm later years came the Boer War
and thereafter another general sCham-
| BILE for influence in Africa, in which
/ Great Britain secured control over
| the Orange Free State and the Trans
vaal. Belgium formally annexed the
| Congo Free State, Italy seized Tripoli
and France finally extended a pro-
| tectorate over Morocco.
! Germans holdings in Africa at the
outbreak of the war amounted Il
nearly a million square miles. and hat
| a population of about 13, 900, 0O0."
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-10
RAILROADS AND EMPLOYEES.

When the law was passed creating
the interstate commerce commission
and fixing it's duties 1t was done for
the purpose Of protecting the interests
Of the people in general. 1t had been
shown how railroad rates were arbi-
trarily fixed by the companies and it
was considered time that something
was done which would put a stop to
it and make 1t necessary that they
should set forth good and sufficient
reasons in a manner which would con-
vince the commission that such
changes were justified.
Thus it is not a matter of simply
asking for new rates, or demanding
them, but Of producing the facts
which will prove the necessity Of
them. which confronts the railroads
when establishments are sought, but
! it is an entirely different situation
when those employed by those same
roads want an increase in pay or less
hours, and 1t is in connection with the
| demands which are now being made
of the railroads by four of the broth
erhoods, in behalf Of an eight-hour
| day and time and a half for over
! time, that President Willard of the
| Baltimore & Ohio lays stress upon
| this point, and claims that no body
! of men should be permitted to force
| tremendous additions to the expenses
Of the railroads for no other purpose
| than that they have the power to do
! so, urging at the same time that they
| should be regulated even as the roads
| are.
Mr.. Wizards idea appears to be
! that there ought to be no forcing OF
! the restricted railroads to meet such
! demands upon the part Of organized
| labor until the roads get assurances
from the commission which governs
| their rate making as to whether they
| will be allowed to make such adjust.
ments as to meet the increased cos
| of operations, and it stands to reason
| that the argument is not an unjusti-
! fable one
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-10
PRERosrERous PROPOSITION.

It was supposed that this country
had told Germany plainly enough
some time ago that it was not to be
used as q go between in order to force
one belligerent to submit to the wishes
of another, yet Berlin now comes for
ward with another proposal in which
ii is admitted that it is violating in
ternatiOnal law, and declares that
while it may be taking an unjustified
course when it comes to the treat
ment of neutrals, and that the justi-
f1cation for it lies in the fact that
Great Britain is doing the same thing
in a different way by her blockade,
and suggests that eff you make her
stop doing that, we will promise not
to murder your citizens without warn
ing"
It was never supposed that the treat
ment Of the neutrals by nations en-
gagged in war was something to be
decided after the war had been in
progress for many months. All that
was taken care Of long ago and sub
scribed to by all the nations concern
ed. One belligerent may feel that it
has right to violate such provisions
If another does, but that can be only
between themselves. They have nc
@I6A1I " NSI4L IIG1I Spllc ny L1dhlnS
reprisal on neutrals, yet that is what
Germany is doing and admits it.
This country insists that not one
belligerent but all shall respect its
neutrality, the same as this country
enforces its neutrality stand impair
TALLY. Where neutrals are concerned
it is no excuse to claim that others
are violating. their obligations, when
it is known that such actions are not
countenanced. Germany must recog-
~nize that the stopping of the murder
of American citizens is far more i'm
portant than the matter of trade and
1t deserves greater attention. Ger
many's preposterous proposition car
no more be entertained now than II
ever could.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-10
THE WAR PRIMER
BY National Geographic Society

Colonial Afriea-''The practical ter
minaton of German rule in Africa
serves TO emphasize again the fact
that the Dark Continent is the great
est region of colonial exploitation in
the world. The area Of Africa is H.
100000 square miles, exclusive of its
islands. 1t will be seen from this that
it IL nearly four times as large as the
United States. 1t has population of
$4,000, 900.
And yet there are only two small
countries in the entire country that
are observation-disclosures and Abyss
sinir. Liberia has an area about the
size Of Virginia and a population equal
to that of the city of Philadelphia.
twice as great as that of France or
Germany and its population equals
that of Pennsylvania.
England controls a territory in
Africa larger than that of the entire
United States including Alaska. The
African population under English do
minion is one-half as great as the
entire population of the United States,
Franco, at the outset Of the war hal
an African territory equal in area 10
that of the United States and all of
her possessions and Mexico. The
population of French African territor-
les equals that of Brazil.
Portuguese holdings in Africa are as
large as Mexico. with a population
ings are one-third, and those of Italy
one-fifth, as large as the territory of
continental United States.
1T is an interesting fact that Great
Britain's holdings in Africa are al
most exactly equal to those in North
America They are thirty-fve times
as large as the United Kingdom itself
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-10

Ter than air machines indicates that
there is ms telling where d hait will
be called.
Thus 1t eannet be put Down as d
rash statement when enc ef tAe eE=
perts declares that before another
year flying yacht twice as big as has
been built will be constructed, or
when It IL asserted that there Is ne
limit to the size Of an aereplaae. Coma
hdenee along these lines IL shewn BY
the announcement that an air liner
capable Of carrying twenty people
across the Atlantic or fifty people a
distance Of 1000 miles Is about to be
started.
Aviation has made great progress
since the wrights demonstrated that
their ideas were correct. The war
has increased the interest and aetiv-
ity along special lines but neverthe-
less it has all aided in the develop
ment of the flying machine and 1t
may not be so very long before tho
ambition to cross the Atlantic in the
air will be realized.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1916-03-10
YOUR FRECKLES
Need Attention in March or Face
May Stay Covered.

Now is the time to take special care
Of the complexion if you wish il to
look well the rest Of the year. The
March winds have a strong tendency
to bring out freckles that may stay all
Summer unless removed. Now is the
time to use othine-double strength
This prescription for the removal OF
freckleS was written by a prominent
physician and is usually so successful
that IL is sold by druggists under
guarantee to refund the money II it
fails. Get an ounce of othine-double
strength, and even a few applications
should show a wonderful improve
ment. some of the smaller frecklss
even vanishing entirely.