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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-08
TWO POPULAR BOOKS

According to the British press, two
of the books which have proved most
popular with the British Tommy" in
the trenches are THE Thirty Nine
Steps" and THE Power-House," both
by John Buchan. and the latter pub
lished only last week by the George H.
Doran Company. Both these novels
are swiftly moving stories of peril and
adventure-tales ''to take a mans
mind off his troubles"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-08
DILLON TRAINING FOR GIBBONS

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. SACK Dill
lon has arrived, here and is training
for his fight with Mike Gibbons, which
will be held on Friday night. When
Dillon left Chicago he weighed 166
pounds and says he will have no
trouble making 163 pounds at O'Clock
the day of the bout. Some big bets
have been laid that Dillon stops
Gibbons.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-08
DEATH OF EBEN r.. RExFoRD

Eben E. Rexford. author of "A-B-C
of Gardening and "A-B-C of Vege-
table Gardening" died few days ago
in Wisconsin. For sixty-three years
Mr.. Rexford had written for publica-
tion, and was probably the Oldest liv-
ing American writer on horticulture.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-08

Howard Berry. said by experts to
be one of the greatest football play
ers the country has known, is back
in the lineup of the University of
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
fruit LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
california Syrup of Figs can't
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup OF
Figs" that this In their ideal laxative.
because they love its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses tho tender
little stomach. liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross. irritable, feverish, or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, mother! IL coated. give a
teaspoonful of this harmless fruit
laxative" and in a few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out OF the bow
els, and you have a well. playful child
again. When its little system Is full
OF cold. throat sore. has stomach-ache,
diarrhoea, indigestion. colic-~remem'
Der. a good inside cleaning should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Ask at the store for 30
cent bottle OF California Syrup oil
Figs" which has directions for babies
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
THE FIRST TASTE
Learned to Drink Coffee When Boy.

II parents realized the fact that cof-
fee contains a drug-caffeine-which
Is especially harmful to children, they
would doubtless hesitate before giving
them coffee to drink.
When | was a child in my mother 8
arms and first began to nibble things
at the table, mother used to give me
sips OF coffee. And SO / contracted
the coffee habit early.
Il continued to use coffee until was
q. and when ! got into Office work ]
began TO have nervous spells. Espe-
cially after breakfast was so nerv-
Gus could scarcely attend to my cor
respondence.
AT night, after having had coffee
for supper. | could hardly sleep, and
on rising in the morning would feel
weak and nervous.
"A friend persuaded me to try Pos,
tum.
Il can now get good sleep, am free
from nervousness and headaches.
recommend Postum to all coffee drink
ers."
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 soluble powder
! dissolves quickly in cup OF hot wa
| ter, and, with cream and sugar, makes
delicious beverage instantly. soc ant
| SOC tins.
Both forms are equally delicious ant
| cost about the same per cup.
There's a Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
'CASCARETS' ACT
ON LIVER; BOWELS
No sick headache, bi|iousness
bad taste or constipation
by morning.
Get a 10.cent box.

Are you keeping your bowels, liver,
and stomach clean, pure and fresh
with Cascarets, or merely forcing a
passageway every few days with
Salts, Cathartic Pills, Castor Oil or
Purgative Waters?
Stop having a bowel wasn-day. Let
Cascarets thoroughly cleanse and reg
ulate the stomach, remove the sour
and fermentiAg food and foul gases,
take the excess bile from the liver
and carry out OF the system all the
constipated waste matter and poisons
in the bowels.
A Cascaret tonight will make you
feel great by morning. They work
while you sleep-never grippe, sicken
or cause any inconvenience, and cos;
only 10 cents a box from your store
Millions of men and women take q
Cascaret now and then and never
have Headache, Biliousness, Coated
Tongue. Indigestion, Sour Stomach OF
Constipation. Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
-Run-doun?
Tired?
Weak i?

Every Spring most people feel AL
out Of sorts"-their vitality is at
low ebb. Through the winter months
the blood becomes surcharged with
poisons! The best Spring medicine
and tonic is one made of herbs and
roots without alcohol-that was frs.
discovered by DR.. Pierce years ago
made Of Golden Seal root, blood root.
&c, called DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery. Ingredients on wrapper.
1t eliminates disease-breeding poisons
from the blood, makes the blood rich
and pure, furnishes q foundation for
sound health.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
In the effort to eradicate
HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA

Hoyt's Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
now heads the list as a successful remedy
for the relief of headache, nervousness, IN
somnia, car sickness, etc.
The dangerous tablet has had its day.
Hoyt's Headache and Neuralgia Cologne
is harmless, refreshing, fragrant prepa-
ration, marvellous in its action, rellev-
ing nervousness. sleeplessness, exhaustion
and all head and nerve ailments by ex-
ternal use and inhaling. 1t IS not nerve
food, but nerve soother. BY giving the
nerves a rest they furnish their own food
and tone. and all nerve pains disappear.
For children's colds and catarrh it is
just the remedy, harmless and efficient and
so pleasant to use. For men a pleasant
remedy to relieve and clear the head 'the
morning after the night before" This is
not an expensive preparations at 50 cents a
bottle, because it brings the relief. 1t has
many imtators at less price, but If they
do not bring the desired results they are
not cheap at any price.
Get Hoyt's and you will be satisfied.
For sale at all drug stores.
Forty per cent of the people in the
United States attend church.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Then He Left.

He was telling about all the things
he owned, his prize bulldog. his bunga-
low, his touring car.
But you don't seem interested" he
complained.
Yes, / am" responded the other
chap, but I'm rather occupied to,
day. Tell you what. You just mail
me a statement of your assets and
I'll read it with all the admiration and
awe you could possibly desire"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Her Pride Hurt.

Your fashionable friend seems to
be threatened with palpitation of the
heart"
"Yes, she has just received dread,
full shock"
And what happened to fortune's
favorite?"
She was sitting in an employment
office waiting for chance to look at
cook when a naughty dame swept
up and offered her job. Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
BACKACHE, RHEUMATISM
Dear Mr., Editor.

Dear Mr.. Editor:
For long time / suffered from back
ache, pain in left side, frequent urina-
ton (bothering me at all times during
the day and night, and the uric acid
In my blood caused me to suffer from
rheumatism along with a constant
tired, WORKOUT feeling. I heard of the
new discovery Of DR.. Pierce. of the
lnvalids' Hotel, Buffalo, N. Y, called
"Anuric." After giving "Anuric" a
good trial believe it to be the best
kidney remedy on the market today.
l have tried other kidney medicines
but these "Anuric Tablets" of DR..
Pierce's are the only ones that will
cure kidney and bladder troubles.
(Signed) HENRY A. LOVE.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at DR. Pierce's
Hospital for several years proved that
"Anuric" Is 81 times more active than
lithia. Send DR.. Pierce l0c for trial
package.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
FOR HAIR AND SKIN HEALTH
cutieura Soap and Cuticura Ointment
Are Supreme. Trial Free.

These fragrant, super-creamy emol-
lients keep the skin fresh and clear,
the scalp free from dandruf, crusts
and scales and the hands soft and
white. They are splendid for nursery
and toilet purposes and are most eco
nomical because most effective.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Not a Bluff, Either.

Say, Bill, youse amt lookin Ter
work. is youse?
Not me, pard. believe in de time
honored principle dat de office should
seek de man
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To halt pint of water add l oz. Bay Rum, Z
small box OF Barba Compound, and v Oh, ot
glyeerine. Apply to the hair twice week
until II becomes the desired shade. Any drug.
gist can put this up or you can mix u ~
hpme AZ very little cost. II win gradually
darken streaked, faded gray hair. and 70
moves dandruff. 1t IL excellent for failing
hair and will make harsh hair soft aud glossy.
II win not color the scalp, 10 not sticky %
yreasy. and does not rub of ADV.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Stand Pat.

Did yoL make any resolutions New
Years?'
mo; all my bad habits are so de-
lightful that don't even like to fool
myself with the idea that | am going
to break them off."-Judge.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Discreet.

Didn't the grounding pro2hesy
good weather." inquired the forgetful
man.
Yes But like other discreet proph-
cts he refused to be Interviewed any
further"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY
TROUBLE AND DON'T KNOW L
A Trial WIN convlncs Anyone.

A Trial WIN convlncs Anyone.
Thousands 81 people have testified
that the mild and immediate effect .!
Swamp. Root. the great kidney. liver and
bladder remedy, 10 soon realized and tnas
its stands the highest for its remarkable
results in the most distressing cases,
symptoms o. Kidney Trouble.
Swamp. Root il not recommended fos
everything but II you suffer from annoy
ing bladder troubles. frequently passing
water night and day. smarting or iSitA.
ton in passing. hrick.dust or sediments
headache, backache. lame back. dixsi-
ness, poor digestion, sleeplessness, usrvs
BUSINESS, heart disturbance due TO bad
kidney trouble. akin eruptions from bad
blood, neuralgia, rheumatism. luinhago,
bloating, irritahility, wornout feelines
lack Of ambition. may be loss OF Flesh %
sallow complexion. kidney trouble In 10
worst form may be stealing upon you.
swamp-Root IL Pleasant 10 Take.
II you are already convinced that
| Swamp Root il what You need. You can
purchase the regular fifty.cent and onas
dollar size bottles at oil drug stores.
mple size bottle Of Swamp-Root by enclosino
on, NJ. Y. This gives you the opportunity
dicine. They will also send You book d
the thousands of grateful letters receivcl
Swamp-Root to I've just the remedy needed
le value and success Of Swamp-Root are -
send for q sample size hottie. Address Dr..
writing be sure and mention this paper.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

A specially prepared banana -four is
being used by French doctors as
tonic.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

Prince Joachim, youngest son Of the
German emperor, is spendthri1t.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

King Nicholas of Montenegro has a
fortune estimated at $20.000.00
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

1t Is more blessed to give In at
times than 1t is to receive 1t In the
neck.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

Over $4,000 people in New York city
own automobiles.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
M arvelous.

Speaking OF fast men"
"Yes?"
Its surprising how much speed
some of them can generate ON salary
of $12 a week"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Influenza. pink :
~ We, Epixoatic,
piatemper and all
n.,na and fhrnat
Time VIII Tell.

whats the reason De Swift doesn't
apply for a divorcef"
why, his wife has taken TO mono
planning, and he thinks he might ~
well wait"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

When a man helps his wife with ths
homework II takes her about twice 40
long to finish.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

Fat coachmen are considered great
prize In Russia.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
As Others See us.

Knox thought you said Breezly
was welded to the TRUTH
Blox-.That was my impression.
Knoy-~Well, If he ever was, he must
be widower now.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

Throw OFF Colds and Prevent Grip.
When you feel a Geld coming on, take LAxA:
Gods and Grip. Only One "BR0MO QUININh-"
II W GROW B s signature on box. 25c~
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
stop the Pain,

Less than one-fifth OF SPANS coal
mines are officially recorded as pro-
ductive.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
larson Worse Than Murder"

"Arscn Worse Than Murder"
Arson was declared a worse crime
than murder by Robert w. Hargadine,
state fire marshal, In an address on
Fire Prevention" at St Paul
The people must be educated to the
fact that not only do the insurance
companies lose by fires. but that the
entire city and community has to help
pay for unnecessary fires in higher
premiums" Mr.. Hargadine said, Cit,
zens should maintain an eternal vigil,
ance against this danger"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Starts FIyless Farm Crusade.


Prof. G.. w. Howard of the en-
tomology department Is inaugurating
q fiyless farm crusade. The rural flies
are much more harmful than their city
brethren" Prof Howard said. 'Whyi
Because the majority of the breeding
| places are found on the farm. These
breeding places must go. Statistics
tell us that every forty seconds q
child dies from disease traced directly
to fly infection.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
State And Federal officers Clash.


A mixup between federal and stats
governments over the right of a state
court to free a prisoner held on a fed.
eral charge impended In Minneapolis
when w w. Barron, attorney OF
Grand Rapids, Mimi, told w. w. Sea
man, in charge of the United States
immigration bureau. he might cause
his arrest on a charge of malicious
prosecution. The clash was the 70
suit of the second arrest of Michae
Common Of Grand Rapids, charged with
violating federal immigration laws
Connor, after his arrest, was freed
Feb. II. by the st. Louis county dis
trict court on a writ Of habeas corpus
Ten days later he was rearrested b,
the government and was placed In tn,
| county Jail.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
To Cost Minnesota 5000

Warden Reed and former Warden
Wolfer of the Minnesota state prison
were examined by the subcommittee
of the Senate on agriculture relative
to the alleged combination of Yucatan
farmers to control the price OF sisal.
Mr.. Wolfer made the statement that
the proposed increase in prices fixed
by this combination this year alone,
would mean a difference of half mill
lion dollars to the Minnesota prison in
dustry.
The combination Is an iron clad one
known as the Regula Doro Commtcion
which aims to Ak the prices of sisal
No sisal can come out of Yucatar
| without being handled by them and
they Ak the price arbitrarily. 1t Ii
financed by American bankers who ar,
said TO be making twenty million dol
lars q year out of the proposition.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

Weak ana unhealthy kidneys cause %
much sickness and suffering and when
tl,roush neglect or other causes. kidney
trouble Is permitted to continue. serious
results may be expected.
Your other ORGANS n,ey need attention--
but your kidneys should have attention
flrst because their work h most important.
lf you feel that your kidneys are the
cause Of your sickness or run down con-
dition commence taking DR.. kilmer's
swamp-R cot. the great kidney. liver and
bladder remedy. because fit proves to be
the remedy you need and your kidneys
begin to improve they will help al the
other orsans to health.
Prevaiency Of Kidney Disease.
Most people do not realize the alarm
ing increase and remarkable prevalcncy
Of kidney disease. While kidney dis
orders are among the most common dis
eases that prevail, they are almost the
last recognized by patients, spho asaak:,
content themselves auth doefoyfng III.
eeeess, while the original disease con
stantly undermines the system.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
EFFICIENCY BOARD
TO MEET MARCH q
FACTS AS TO GRAIN INSPECTION
AND PLANS FOR LEGISLATION
TO BE DISCUSSED.
EVENTS AT STATE CAPITOL
Interesting and Important happenings
Of the Past Few Days Selected
and Arranged for the conven-
fence OF Busy Readers.
St. Paul


Representative l.. G. Cooper OF the
Efficiency and Economy Commission
has written letter to Representative
A. +. Teigen of Montevideo, stating
that Governor Burnquist may have
something to say when the commits
sion re-assembles March 81, and that
MIR. Teigen and Charles A. Russell at
Brainerd, who attacked the Railroad
and Warehouse Commission Ut Its last
meeting, may be heard then; not, ha
says, to make long or garruious talks,
but deliver thoughtfully and intelli'
gently prepared arguments and state
ments OF facts properly authenticated
as to grain inspection"
Other members say the commission
at Its meeting March 81 will get down
to business at once and discuss such
| plans for legislation as the members
have formulated.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09

Forty per cent of the people in the
United States attend church.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Thousands of Quail Saved.

Thousands of Quail Saved.
Thousands of quail have been saved
from starvation as a result of the &C
tivity Of the st. Paul sportsmen. ac
cording to Carlos Avery, state game
commissioner THE best part OF tbs
work, in addition to saving the birds
was the interest that has been aroused
In their welfare" said Mr. Avery. I'm.
less we get a heavy wet snow there In
little danger now but that the quaD
will get through the winter alright
Affects State Institutions.
| The high cost OF commodities used
| Mt the sixteen state institutions will
make 1t difficult for the state board Of
Control to keep within its appropr1a
| ton this year, G. J. Swendsen Of he
| board says. The war has caused
| prices to advance. Denim probably
will not be used 1t all In the state
asylums In a short time because It
cannot be bought.
~" Students A. Foreign Bankers.
| Opportunity will be offered this
spring for University Of Minnesota TO
| send a senior student and probably
, some sophomores TO the National City
bank ~ New York to prepare to be
foreign bankers, IL the university &C
cepts the plan proposed by w. r.
| Kies. yics president of the bank, at a
conference OF representatives, OF this
| teen universities OF the East and Mid
die West In Chicago, said Dean J. b
Johnston, Of the college OF science, III
erature and the arts. Minnesota's 70
! raAaBtativs
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-09
Prevalency Of Kidney Disease.

SPECIAL NoTE-You may obtain
ten cents to DR.. k,lmcr & Co, BinghaI
to prove the remarkable merit Of this !
valuable information. containing many
from men and women who say they foul
in kidney, liver and bladder troubles. :.
well known that our readers are advised
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. Whei
Evening journal., 1916-08-12
POULTRY NOTES

G. W. Hyatt. of Elsmere. one Of the
largest poultry raisers in Delaware,
has added a pen of Golden Campines
to his plant MIR. Hyatt owns 400
breeders and has demonstrated that
chickens are a paying proposition.
Mr.. Hyatt has specialized in breed
ing Brown Leghorns, and that they
are egg producers is attested by the
owner. who recently displayed an egg
measuring six inches in diameter.
Exhibitors at the coming poultry
department of the State Fair are
pleased over the announcement that
five ribbons are to be awarded in
stead OF three. as heretofore. All
Fair Associations award FIVE ribbons.
Numerous Delaware breeders are
planning to exhibit birds at the AL
lentown. Pa, Fair, next month.
Superintendent Ratledge Of Hope
Farm poultry department, is display
ing a freak Minorca. This chicken is
nearly white, although the parent
chickens were prize winning Minor
cas-, which are as usual, black.
With the approch OF autumn wise
breeders protect their young fowls
from wet feet and drafts. These
cause dirorders that are hard to over
come.
Four breeders Joined the State as
sociation at its meeting on last Tues
Day. II is expected that several others
will present applications at the next
meeting
The September netting OF the State
Association will be held at the Fair
Grounds on Tuesday evening, Sep
TENDER 5. As an attraction, there will
be several hundred fancy chickens on
exhibition. It is thought that these
will be judged by that time.
Evening journal., 1916-08-12
National League.
PLAYGROUND TENNIS.

The annual tennis tournament was
held at the Walnut street play
grounds. Sixteenth and Walnut
streets, Thursday and Friday after
Moons. The players were boys OF the
Walnut Fairgrounds who have learn
ed the game this year. The matches
developed some very good playing.
The playing OF Randolph Loatman,
a ten-year-old. was one OF the fea-
lures OF the tournament.
The championship was won by
Wallace Johns. Score:
First round Randolph Loatman
beat James Townsend. 60. 6-3.
Lewis Redding beat James Clarke.
6-3, 1-6, 60.
Wallace Johns won from Clarence
Russell by default.
Harold Cork won from George Wal
ker by default
Harold Cork beat Andrew Gibbs.
6-1. SO. So
Semi-finals:
Lewis Redding defeated Randolph
Loatman. 3-6. So, 6-3.
Wallace Johns defeated Harold
Evening journal., 1916-08-12
DUPONT MEN SHOOT.

In match shoot held at the Green
hill Gun Club traps. Thursday after
noon, between the Accounts Payable
and Accounts Receivable Divisions, OF
the Accounting Department Of the e.
l. DUPONT de Nemours q Company.
the Accounts Receivable we're the
victors lS0-146. The prizes donated
by r. b. Doremus. OF the Sporting
Powder Division, for the high gun.
went to W. n. Bacon, OF Accounts
Payable Division. and II. l.. Morgan.
of the Accounts Receivable Division.
The teams score follows: