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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-04-10

xBatted for Browning in the sew
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-24

California, refuses to certify the
election, and will not issue certl-
fcates to presidential electors, be-
cause he says that precinct No. ),
of Marysville, an insignificant
borough, and the county OF Or
ange, have been slightly irregular
in the form Of sending in their Of
fetal returns.
1t is stated that this may be a
serious matter, and even invalid
ate the election Of President Will
son, though Mr. 0. K. Cushing,
chairman Of the democratic state
central committee, does not attach
much Importance to it, neverthe-
less it is safe to predict that here
is danger in this attitude OF the
Estate secretary, and none at this
writing can prophecy the out
come, for the Republicans are
willy, and will not be ousted with
out a great struggle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-24
Friday, Nov. "a
1916.

And now at this late hour says
the defeated candidate to Presi-
dent Wilson, excuse me, [ am
late in sending in my congratula-
tions, but because the election was
close | hoped | would win, and
you lose, so | have waited as long
as there was a shred Of hope, but
allow me-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-24

Mrs. 1.ose Middleton, Of Greenville,
Ill, has-had experience in the treatment
Of this disease. She says, "When my
children were small my son had Group
frequently. Chamberlain s Cough Re
medy always broke up these attacks
Immediately, and I was never without
it in the house. I have taken 1t myself
for coughs and colds with good re-
suits.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-24
CALIFORNNIA'S SECRETARY
BALKS

The cat is out Of the bag There
always appeared a reason why
Hughes and his manager returned
to the fastness Of their summer
homes in November without ad-
uniting, or conceding, the election
to Wilson.
Now it appears that Frank c.
Jordan, Secretary Of State fol-
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-24

So the republicans are at it
again in Buncombe county in de-
handing that the canvassing
board should certify the returns
of November 9th, in other words,
without further argument, declare
Britt, the republican candidate e
lected and not Weaver, whom they
say has won.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-24
LOST.-Pendent set with Pearls
and Diamond Centre. Return
to North End Drug Store and
Receive reward.
AN OLD MANS STOMACH

AS we grow older and less active, less
and less food is required to meet the
demands of our bodies. If too much is
habitually taken, the stomach will re-
bel. When man reaches the advan-
ced age of IS or 80 you will find that
he is a light eater. Be as careful as
you will, however, you will occasional
~ eat more than you should and will
feel the need of Chamberlain 8 Tablets
to correct the disorder. These tablets
90 not contain pepsin, but strengthen
the stomach and enable it to perform
It's functions naturally. They also
cause gentle movement Of the bowels,
MRS. P. o. o. STUCHEIL TELLS
HOW SHE CURED HER SON OF A
COLD.
"When my son Ellis was sick with a
cold last winter I gave him Chamber
lain s Cough Remedy. It helped him
at once and quickly broke up his cold,'
writes Mrs. P. 0. Stuchell, Homer City,
Pa. This remedy has been in use for
many years. Its good qualities have
been fully proven by many thousands
of people. It is pleasant and safe to
take.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-24

What may be the effect Oil the
war by the death Of Austria s
King is not easy to tell at present.
French authorities say that it will
not have any appreciate effect,
at the same time it may, and this
may not unlikely come through
the wife of Archduke Charles, the
heir apparent, since she is Italian,
and has lived most Of her life in
Rome. Italy is at this time at war
with Austria so it is a tangled
thread which needs much Inravel-
ing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-24
FOR A WEAK STOMACH

AS a general rule all you need to do
IS to adopt a diet suited to your age
and occupation and to keep your bow
els regular. When you feel that vo,
nave eaten too much and when CON
st1pated, take one of Chamberlain g
Tablets.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-24

Re5 M Y=TISM
VIII cure Rheumatism, Men,
:;alg'a, Headaches, Cramps, Collie
oepralns: Bruises, Cuts, Burns, Old
Sores, letter, Rine-Worm, Ec-
zema, etc. Antiseptic Anodyne.
used internally or externally. Csc
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-11-24

--LOST.-A nice medium sized,
Cameo brooch on pink. setting
with plain gold rim. If found
please return to Miss Kate Boy
cite.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
Destiny Versus tn Rules O. Success

"Th' feller who don't. take a vaca-
tion laughs last"
It's tn feller who's allus in that
gifts tn opportunities"
DO 1t yourself an git tn pelf."
EVer'thing comes t. him who
works"
There's never any quarrel over tn
will O. tn felhr who mixed pleasure
with business"
Theirs no gold links along tn road
t. success"
Our best dancers are numbered
among tn failures O. life"
"Th' only time a loafer is in it is
when they take tn census"
Work with will"
Keep everlastinly at a thing till
success crowns your efforts"
An then what? Weak from money!
gittin', brutalized by crushin tn little
feller, round-shouldered by competi.
tion, pinched an wan thro loss O.
sleep, bald thro' worry, wasted thro'
lack o nourishment, sour thro' lack o.
pleasant companionship, nervous thro'
fear O. a declinin market you lay on
white cot in sanitarium an nib
BILE a sody cracker an chuckle feeblv
Ger tn failures o. others, while a
quartet o. smilin' specialists meet
outside your door an give you up.
Theirs many fer pleasanter routes
t eternity than by the way O. tn road
t. success.
protected by Adams Newsnanar sory,oa
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30

To look ones best and feel ones
best is to enjoy an inside bath each
morning to flush from the system the
previous days waste, sour fermenta-
tions and poisonous toxins before It is
absorbed into the blood. Just as coal,
when it burns, leaves behind a certain
amount Of incombustible material in
the form Of ashes, 80 the food and
drink taken each day leave in the ALI
mentary organs a certain amount Of
indigestible material, which If not
eliminated, form toxins and poisons
which are then sucked into the blood
through the very ducts which are In
tended to suck In only nourishment to
sustain the body.
II you want to see the glow Of
healthy bloom in your cheeks, to see
your skin get clearer and clearer, you
are told to drink every morning upon
arising, glass Of hot water with
teaspoonful of limestone phosphate
in it, which is a harmless means of
washing the waste material and toxins
from the stomach, liver kidneys and
bowels, thus cleansing, sweetening and
purifying the entire alimentary tract, |
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
INTERESTING BITS

New discoveries of petroleum have
been made in Argentina.
In Sumatra the horn of the rhinoc
eros is esteemed as a cure for poison
and for that reason is made into drink
ing cups.
London's exports to the United
States for November were more than
$14,574 900, as against less than S12.-
100000 for October
Gold-mining companies in South
Africa are experimenting with blast
ing by electricity with view to mini
MIXING the fine dust, which is regard
ed as the chief cause of miners
phthisis.
In Serbia every grown man can
claim five acres of land from the gov
ernment, which is exempt from all
chains Of debt.
A Philadelphia surgeon is combat
ing diseases peculiar to certain races
by transfusing to patients blood from
members of other races that seem i'm
mune to the maladies.
A miner lowered into a subterra-
mean cavern opened by a miners blast
at Volcano, New, some time ago, was
unable to discover the ends of the
tissure. Stones dropped through the
opening could be heard bounding from
wall to wall, but there was no sound
indicating that they reached the bot.
tom. Sparkling stalactites on the sides
of the cavern were revealed by lights
lowered through the opening.
The Mississippi river carries more
than 100000 tons of material to the
Gulf of Mexico every day.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30

Elmer Jones, who traded his farm
fer stock in Idaho gold mine, is
clerkin' in a Oklahomy hardware store
and writes t. have tn Banner sent t.
his new address.
A second trial has been denied FL
mer Peters an he'll begin his sentence
tn last O. tn current week.
Lester Billings is still at large.
Pogue Spry dropped in on his moth
er t'day. He is not doin' anything
now, but has several things in view.
When feller picks up an ole home
paper an sees what become o. tn
boys he used t. know it sorter con-
vinces him chat feller is goin' t. be
Jest what he's goin' t. be in spite O.
opportunity, environment an ever
thing else. Elmer Jones wuz allus
goin' t be locomotive engineer, but
l guess he's hit his gait. All kin re-
member about Elmer Peters is that
he wuz in college most o. tn time.
Lester Billings worked in bank an
had good mother, an dashin' Pogue
Spry wuz natural born actor.
In ever city ther's an ole boy from
home. Some have succeeded an some
are gittin' on, but tn great bulk is
struggling fer foothold on tn rung
O. existence. We all start out an
drift along an finish accordin' t. pro-
gram. Our destlnies seem t. be
mapped out. an we succeed OF fail
regardless O. all tn rules o. success.
It's amusin' t read tn recipes fer
gittin' t. tn front that fill tn maga-
zines an papers these days. How t.
forge ahead, how t. take tn hurdles
O. life, how t. tunnel thro' ever diff. |
ficulty, how t. reach tn golden valley |
ahead. We read:
He who lays off is lost"
do it now"
Pleasure never yit paid a divh
dend."
"A rollin stone sees lots o. scenery
but it's tn sturdy rock that gifts tn
goods"
Theirs nothin' in all nature that's
as interestin' as a growing bank ac-
count"
Say, 1 WILL an then go t. it.
Heed not tn feeble voices o. those
who have tried an got cold feet"
sit down an wait an be too late"
Love thy employer" !
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
Apply Well Over Throat and Chest.
Then Cover With q Warm
Flannel Cloth.

Mrs. Ida Ford lives in Cuba, Mo-,
and not on the Island of Cuba, and her
discovery is one that many other Mis-.
souri, mothers have made since Vick's
Vap-O-Rub was introduced here from
the South last winter. And this dis
coVery is simply this:-that it is no
longer necessary to disturb the deli
cate little stomachs of the kiddies in
treating cold troubles. But let Mrs.
Ford speak for herself.
Il have tested vap-O-Rub three
times on my little boy four years old
Tor Group, and can say l have never
used medicine of greater value for
this trouble. 1t acted almost imme-
diately My boy is subject to Group
and have used almost every kind Of
medicine one could buy for it, but it
was always about three days and
aghts before l could get it checked.
Vick's Vap-O-Rub acted almost imme-
diately. You may use this letter II
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
I'M THE SPRING

Now is the time to bring to your aid
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
Tin tablet or liquid form). This won
derful remedy helps to restore stom-
ach to it's natural health and strength
and to secure proper flow of the di-
gestive juices, good appetite and full
digestion Of the food you eat. It in
vigorates the liver, regulates the bow
els and purifies and enriches the blood.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov.
cry Is absolutely free from alcohol and
injurious drugs. It's ingredients print
ed on wrapper. You can be certain it
is a true blood-maker, tissue-builder,
and a restorative nerve tonic and that
it will produce no evil after-effect.
Thousands-probably many Of your
neighbors-are willing to recommend
Golden Medical Discovery" because
it has made them stronger in body.
brain and nerve.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30

Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound would cure it. 1t helped both
the Change of Life and the tumor and
when l got home / did not need the doctor.
l took the Pinkham remedies until the
tumor was gone, the doctor said, and
have not felt it since. 1 tell every one
how I was cured. If this letter will
help others you are welcome to use it. "
Mrs. E. H. BEAN, 625 Joseph Avenue,
Nashville, Tenn.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, a pure remedy containing the
extractive properties Of good old fash
ioned roots and herbs, meets the needs
of woman's system at this critical period
OF her life. Try It
If there is any symptom in your
case which puzzles you, write to
the Lydia e. Pinkham Medicine
Co., Lynn, Mass.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30

before putting more food into the stom-
ach.
Girls and women with sallow skins,
liver spots, pimples or pallid complex
ions, also those who wake up with q
coated tongue, bad taste, nasty breath,
others who are bothered with head
aches, bilious spells, acid stomach or
constipation should begin this phoa-
phated hot water drinking and are as
sured Of very pronounced results in
one or two weeks.
A quarter pound Of limestone phos-
phate costs very little at the drug
store but is suf1cient to demonstrate
that Just as soap and hot water
cleanses, purifes and freshens the skin
on the outside, 80 hot water and lime
stone phosphate act on the inside Or
gans. We must always consider that
internal sanitation Is vastly more inn
portant than outside cleanliness, be-
cause the skin pores do not absorb
impurities into the blood, while the
bowel pores do.
Women who desire to enhance the,
beauty Of their complexion should just
try this for a week and notice results.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
BY KIN HUBBARD.


Miss Fawn Lippincut appeared be
fore tn Sink an Mop club last night
at tn home O. Rev. Wiley Tanger, an
gave her new lecture, entitled, 9Th
Value o. tn Mother in tn Home" Com
mentin' on tn CROWN tendency t
daWdle at tn dinner table after tn
business O. eatin' is out O. tn way
tn speaker said: Next t. tn odor O.
a horse burning up nothin' makes me
as sick as cigarette smoke"
Gems From Miss LippIneut's Address.
Pokin' an teasin' a chicken Gro
quette before bitin' int It shows a lack
O breedin'. If you are afraid it's a
sycamore ball leave 1t alone.
Many guests who lack tn ability e
enter int after-dinner repartee kill tn
time by markin' or otherwise disfig.
urin' tn loaf sugar.
NO matter how charmin a hostess
may be, she secretly resents it.
One o. tn latest styles in four.fush-
in is t pretend t. be interested in tn
income tax.
Peas may be carried safely t. tn
mouth on knife that has been in th'
sorghum.
Celery may be eaten at tn climax
of a funny story.
It's better t be able t. appreciate
tn things you can't buy than It ia y
buy tn things you can't appreciate
What's become O. tn ole-fasbioned
girl who made a companion O. her
mother an took chances on fate send
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
An Aathoritv

Know anything about shootinR
stars?" asked the first traveller.
Il should say sol" answered the
second traveller, who was chiefly con.
spicuous for his large diamond stick.
pin. Il managed one in vaudeville for
seven years. When that little wom-
an took her rife and played The Star
spangled Banner on a musical target
1t never failed to bring down the
house."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
Top Price for Serial.

The largest price ever paid by an
American magazine for serial rights
in a book was $4,000, given by the
Century company to Nicolay and Hay
for their famous Life of Lincoln" It
is said that the editor of the Century.
who first offered $4,000 and then
doubled the bid, probably misread the
exchange of -glances between the au.
thors when the first offer was made.
they being surprised at the bigness Of
the first sum, which he in his eager
ness Immediately doubled.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
FOR ITCHING SCALP
And Falling Hair Use Cuticura Soap
and Ointment. Trial Free.

When the scalp is itching because of
dandruff and eczema a shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water will be
found thoroughly cleansing and sooth-
ing, especially if shampoo is preceded
by a gentle application of Cuticura
Ointment to the scalp skin.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
"Too Thin

Too thin" was given currency by
Hon. Alexander Stephens of Georgia,
in the United States congress of 1870.
Some members had made a reply to
Mr.. Stephens, and the latter had his
chair wheeled out into the aisle and
said in that shrill. piping voice, which
always commanded silence: Mr.
Speaker, the gentleman's arguments
are gratuitous assertions made up of
whole cloth. And cloth, sir, SO gauzy
and thin that it will not hold water.
1t is entirely too thin, sir"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
Cuba Lady Discovers New Remedy
For Croup-You Just Rub It On

you wish, and l will take pleasure in
answering any inquiries"
Vick's Vap-O-Rub is the invention of
North Carolina druggist. He found
how to combine Menthol and Camphor
with the volatile oils of Eucalyptus,
Thyme, Cubebs and Juniper in a salve
form, so that, when Vap-O-Rub is ap
Piled externally, the body heat re-
leases the ingredients in the form of
Vapors. These vapors are inhaled
with every breath, through the air
passages, to the lungs, loosening the
phlegm, and, in addition, Vicks is abb
sorbed through the skin, taking out
the tightness and soreness. This
double action makes Vap-O-Rub useful
tor wide range of troubles. From
lnhammations of the air passages.
such as head colds, catarrh. asthma.
sore throat, bronchitis or deep chest
colds, down to infiammations OF The
skin and tissues, such as burns,
bruises, stings, piles and itchings. We
particularly recommend it for mothers
with small children, as It can be used
freely with perfect safety, on the
youngest member of the family. Three
sizes, 25c, soc or $1.O0. The WICK
Chemical Company, Greensboro. N. O. /
-
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
For oilinn shaftinn.

There is danger in the oiling OF
shaftings. Even though the machinery
is stopped, someone is likely to start
it before the worker is through with
his task. This element of danger ia
removed through the invention of an
oiler. which may be used while the
worker stands on the floor, thus obvi-
ating the necessity of going among
running belts, pulleys and shafts, pos.
Sibly on rickety ladder.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
April I, 1915.

French occupied Fey-en Haye.
Russians began lively offensive
in Central Poland, but were re-
pulsed by Austrians near lnowIodz
on the Pilica.
Germans checked Russians at
Rawka river.
British took Aus, German West
Africa.
British vessels and airmen sheIIed
Zeebrugee and Hoboken,
German submarines sank a Brit
'sh and French steamer; 80 lost.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
March 81, 1915.

Germans bombarded LIbau.
Russians fought way down slope
OF carpathians into Hungary.
German army corps cut to pieces
in North Poland.
British steamers FIaminian and
Crown Of CASTLE sunk by subma-
rines.
German soldiers near Thourout,
Belgium, killed by bombs from aero
planes.
German alrnen raided ostroIen-
ka, Russia.
King George gave up liquor In
royal household.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
March %. 1915.

March 2s, 1915.
French pressed Germans hard in
Champagne.
Germans again sheIIed ReIms.
Austrians made gains at several
points.
Dutch steamer AmsteI blown up
by mine.
Attack on Bosporus and Darda.
nelles continued.
German Baltic feet out
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
THE EUROPEAN WAR A
YEAR AGO THIS WEEK
March 2z, 1915.

March 27, 1915.
French captured summit Of Hart
mannswelIerkopf.
Violent fighting In the carpa-
thlans.
Austrlans made gains In 5Uko-
wilma.
U. S. battIeshlp Alabama sent to
Norfolk to keep Prinz ElteI Fried
rich from leaving.
German aVlators dropped bombs
on Calais and DunkIrk
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
Hla nanlncAInn

What. conclusion did you draw from
your study of that ancient Egyptian
inscription" asked the professor of
archaeology" Why" replied the su.
pertcial student. Il decided that the
old Egyptians had their comic artists,
the same as we have"
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30

Now Ii tho Time to Get Rid of These
URIY RnOta.

There's no longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed of your freckles as the
prescription othine-double Strengths
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get ounce of othine-double
strength-from your druggist, and apply
little Of 1t night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce is needed to COM
pletey 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 II 1t fails to remove freckleS-
Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
March 80, 1915.

Russians stormed mountain
>rests in Carpathians.
Austrians began big drive across
5ukoWina.
Turkish seapIane dropped bombs
on British warship near Darda-
neIles.
Turkish government promised to
protect Christians at Urun1lah.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
April 2, 1915.

Heavy artillery fighting between
the Meuse and MoseIIe.
Russians took offensive along en-
tire 'front.'.
Moorish rebels occupied Fee and
Mekines.
German submarines DESTROYED
several vessels.
Allied aViators made numerous
raids on Germans on west front.
American sanitary experts sailed
to fight typhus in Serbia.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
March %, 1915.

Russians broke into Hungary and
attacked Lupkow and uszok passes.
British liner FaIaba sunk by Ger.
man submarine; 11o lost.
British steamer AgulIa torpedoed
by Germans; 26 lost.
Russians bombarded Bosporus
forts and allies sheIled DardaneIIes
forts.
More air bombs dropped on
Calais.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30

lmor as large as a
lchild's head. The
doctor said it was
three years coming
and gave me medi-
cine for it until I
was called away
from the city for
s ON g time. Of
course / could not
go to him then, SO
my sister-in-law told
80 kE.A IL AL.,.IL L
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30
Rub Il On and Rub Il In

For lame back, stiff neck and sore
throat, apply Hanford's Balsam of
Myrrh, and be sure to rub it in thor
oughly. 1t is guaranteed to cure or
your money will be refunded by YOUR
dealer. Adv
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30

ALIENS FooT-EAsE FOR THE
TROOPS
Many war zone hospitals have ordered
Aliens Foot Ease the antiseptic powder,
for use among the troops Shaken into
the shoes and used in the foot-bath,
Aliens Fost-Ease gives rest and comfort
and makes walking a delight. Sold every
where, 25c. Try it today. Adv.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1916-03-30

Rudolph Spreckels, the sugar mag
nate, has spent millions of dollars in
the cause Of reform in San Francisco.