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The Spectator., 1916-01-11
IF HAIR IS TURNING
 GRAY, USE SAGE TEA
Don't Look Oldi Try Grandmother's Recipe to Darken and Beautify
 Gray, Faded, LKeless Hair.

Grandmother kept her hair beauti. fully darkened. glossy and abundant with brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur Whenever her hair fell out or took on that dull, faded or streaked appear ance, this simple mixture was applied with wonderful effect. By asking at any drug store for "Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy" you will get a large bottle of this oldtime recipe, ready to use, for about 50 cents. This simple mixture can be depended upon to restore natural color and beauty to the hair and is splendid for dan druff, dry. itchy scalp and falling hair
 A well-known druggist says every body uses Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur. because it darkens so naturally and evenly that nobody can tell it has been applied-it's so easy to use. too. You simply dampen a comb or soft brush and draw it through your hair. taking one strand at a time. By morning the gray hair disappears; after an other application or two, it is re. stored to its natural color and looks glossy, soft and abundant.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
PUZZLED Hard, Sometimes, to Raise Children

Children's taste is ofttimes moro food to fit the body. than that of adults. Nature works more accurately through the children.
 A Brooklyn lady says: Our little boy had long been troubled with weak digestion. We could never persuade him to take more than one taste of any kind of cereal food. He was a weak little chap and we were puzzled to know what to feed him on.
 'One lucky day we tried Grape-Nuts. We'll, you never saw a child eat with such a relish, and it did me good to see him. From that day on 1t seemed as though we could almost see him grow. He would eat Grape-Nuts for breakfast and supper, and I think he would have liked the food for dinner.
 The difference in his appearance is something wonderful.
 My husband had never fancied cereal foods of any kind, but he be- came very fond of Grape-Nuts and has been much improved in health since using it.
 We are now a healthy family and naturally believe in Grape-Nuts.
 "A friend has two children who were formerly afflicted with rickets. I was satisfied that the disease was caused by lack of proper nourishment. The children showed it. So urged her to use GrapeNuts as an experiment and the result was almost magical.
 They continued the food and to- day both children are as we'll and strong as any children in this city, and, of course. my friend is firm be- liever in Grape Nuts. for she has the evidence before her eyes every day" Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich.
 Ever read the above letterr 4 new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and tull of Aumau interest.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
C0NSCRIPTI0N BILL
 BEFORE THE HOUSE
ALL MALES BETWEEN 18 AND 41 YEARS OF AGE ARE LIABLE
 FOR SERVICE.

London. Under the terms of the troduced in the House of Commons, all males between the ages of IS and fl who are bachelors or widowers without children dependent on them are liable for military service.
 Ireland is excluded from the terms of the measure.
 MT. Asquith opened his address with an analysis of the figures in the Derby report. He emphasized the fact that during the Derby campaign near vices. Even deducting those rejected on the ground of physical disability, the total was still in excess of g. 500,0OO
 These are wonderful, encouraging figures" the premier continued. They ought to convince both our allies and our enemies that the people of this country have their hearts in the war.
 The bill MT. Asquith continued, was limited specifically to redemp' Cion Ol tue proIllse He Hdu Hiaue Puo- lcly to married men. This pledge had been given at a time when over whelming evidence had been sub mitted to him that married men who were willing and anxious to serve were holding back in large numbers. They needed to be reassured that hav- ing regard for their circumstances and the business they were carrying of service being postponed until the younger and single men had been called up. If assurance had not been given at that time there would have been danger that the whole recruit ing campaign would break down.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
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 is their ideal laxative because they love it's pleasant taste and it thoroughly cleanses the tender little stomach, liver and bowels with, out gripping.
 When cross, irritable, feverish, or breath is bad, stomach sour, look at the tongue, mother! If 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 it's 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 sick child tomorrow. Ask at the store for 50- cent bottle of California Syrup of Figs which has directions for babies, children of all ages and grown-ups printed on the bottle. Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Awkward,

An amu2ing story was told by Mrs. E. Rennie of Harrogate in opening a bazar at Eccleshill. A visitor to a hospital for soldiers was surprised to hear one of the patients being ad- dressed by the nurses by his Christian name, it being customary to address patients by their surnames only. Upon inquiry as to why this distinction was accorded to the particular soldier re- ferred to, the reply received was:
 Well. we cant very we'll call him by his surname"
 But why not?' queried the some what astonished visitor.
 You see,' was the overwhelming answer, his surname is Love, and it s rather -.'-Tit-Bits
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Most Eminent Medical Authorities Endorse It
 New Remedy for Kidney Bladder sn Uric Acd Troubles

Dr. Eberle and Dr. Braithwaite as we'll as Dr. Simon-all distinguished Authors-agree that whatever may be the disease, the urine seldom fails in furnishing us with clue to the princi- ples upon which it is to be treated. and accurate knowledge concerning the nature of disease can thus be ob- tained. If backache. scalding urine or frequent urination bother or distress you, or if uric acid in the blood has caused rheumatism. gout or sciatica or you suspect kidney or bladder trouble just write Dr. Pierce at the Surgical Institute, Buffalo. N. Y.; send a sample of urine and describe symp- toms You will receive free medical advice after Dr. Pierce's chemist has examined the urine-this will be care fully done without charge. and you will bs under no obligation. pr. Pierce
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
May Sell at Home.

Denver. Col.-State. city and coun- ty officials agreed upon a uniform in depreciation of the Colorado prohibi- tion amendment, effective January l. 1916, to be used as basis for en- forcement of the law. The gift or sale within home of intoxicating liquors is held legal, providing the home is not a place of public resort Clubs, boarding houses, restaurants and places of public entertainment are prohibited from keeping intoxicat- ing liquors. Advertising liquors was held illegal
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
He Was Too Candid.

There Is a Cleveland man whose business often takes him to New York. He doesn't stay long-two days at the most-but 1t seems long to his wife. And the other day his wife kicked.
 My dear" she said, the next time you go to New York l want you to take me along"
 You wouldn't have a good time" he answered.
 Why wouldn't have good timer"
 Because you have such a jealous disposition"
 The next time she's going if she has to travel on a different car.-Cleve- land Plaindealer.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Epidemic of Pneumonia.

Chicago.-Pneumoni has caused POI deaths in Chicago within the last four days, an average of 50 victims a day, according to reports 10 the Health Department. The epidemic of grip, which frequently develops into pneumonia, has assumed alarming proportions. Hospitals reporteed they are filled to capacity and are operat- ing with insufficient forces because of the large number of nurses who have been seized with illness.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
RUSSIANS SUFFER
 HEAVY CASUAL TIES
REPORT OF ADVANCES ARE CON. FllCTiNG FROM OPPOSING
 FORCES.

Berlin.-Desperate attempts by the Russians to break through the Aus trian lines in Galicia are continuing, but, according to official statement by the eAustro-Hungarian war office. they have been nowhere successful, and the Russians are declared to have suffered very heavy losses.
 Capture by the Austrlans of trench north of Dolje, in the Tolmino sec tion of the Italian from, is announced
 The statement says:
 The battle in East Galicia Is con tinuing. The Russicns continue un. successfully their attempts to bre&k through our lines near Toporoutz. Bit. ter handto-hand fighting took place in destroyed trenches near Hegehaus cast of Rarinczle. where the Thir- teenth Infantry Regiment again dis tinguished itself
 Russian attacks northeast of Okna and against the bridgehead at Usczico and northeast of BucZacZ. likewise failed. The Russian losses were ap palling. h a district 10 kilometers broad the bodies of 2,300 Russians were counted. The number of pris oners made northeast of Buczac2 reached 500.
 Gen. -Ermelli's troops on the upper Ikwa shot down a Russian aeroplane and made it's occupants two officers, prisoners.
 An Austro- Hungarian troop cap tured a trench north of Dolje. Three Italian counter attacks were re- pulsed"
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Consider Embaroo Plea.

Washington,-The movement for Legislation imposing an embargo on the shipment of war munitions abroad has become so insistent that Chair. man Flood of the House Foreign Al fairs Committee has deided to call a meeting of the committee with a view to hearings soon after Congress re- convenes. The committee last year received petitions signed by 3.0OO, ,O00 persons asking for an embargo.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
For a Y. M. C. A. Army.

New York.-One hundred mem oers of the East Side branch of the Young Mems Christian Association have en. rolled in company for military training. This is the first step in a plan initiated by this branch to have more than 500,000 Y. NJ. c. A. mem. bers throughout the country formeI into an army reserve. The general plan for the reserve has been passed upon by Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
sH Uric Acid Troubles

during many years of experimentation has discovered Q new remedy which is thirtyseven times more powerful than lithia in removing uric acid from the system. If you are suffering from backache or the pains of rheumatism. go to your best druggist and ask for a 50 cent box of "Anurtc" put up by Doctor Pierce. or send 10c for largo trial pck'g. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre- scription for weak women and Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for the blood have been favorably known for the past forty years and more. They arc standard remedies to-day-as we'll as Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for the liver and bowels. You can have a sample of any one of these remedies by writing Dr. Pierce. and sending 10c for trial pachr age.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Missionary Fever Victim.

Boston.-The American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions announced the death from typhus fe- yer at Harpoort. Eastern Turkey. of Dr. Henry Atkinson, for fl years a medical missionary at that station. Dr. Atkinson is the sixth missionary of the board to die within a year from causes attributed to war conditions.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Huerta Out of Danger.

Fl Paso-General Victoriano Huer- ia was declared out of danger by his physician, following operation. Guards placed about the Huerta home follow ing his removal from Fort Bliss where he was detained on the charge of violating the neutrality laws of the United States, have been removed on instructions from federal authorities at San Antonio.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
All Sober at Portland.

Portland, Ore.-For t,ie first time in its history as city Portland end ed a 24-hour period without an arrest for drunkenness or disorderly con duct.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Not a Serious Matter.

Finn. the comedian. once stumbled over lot of woodenware in front of a store. whereupon the shopkeeper cried:
 You came near kicking the bucket this time, mister"
 "Oh. mo-" said Finn. quite compla- gently. T only turned a little pale"
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Justice Lamar Dead.

Washi1gton.-Jose Fucker La. mar. associate justice of the Supreme Court of tho United States. died at his home here after an illness of several months. He was 5S years old, and had been on tAe supreme bench five years.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
To Drive Out Malaria
 And Build Up The System

TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what you are taking. as tho formula is printed on every label. showing it is Ouinine and Iron in a tastelsss form. The Quinine drives out malaria, the Iron builds up the system. 90 cents
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Too Cheap,

Charmion-Shall l dissolve another pearl in the chalice for your break fast?
 Cleopatra-No; pearls are too inex. pensive and commonplace. Boil me an egg.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Aeroplane Ambulances.

Paris.-Aeroplanes were used for ambulance work for the first time on record during the retreat from Ser bia by the Fench military mission, says a war correspondent of the Jour nal.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11

A man is usually able to conceal his middle name while he lives. but it nearly always breaks out on his tomb stone.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11

The Northern Pacific railroad has ordered 2,000 cars especially for han ding fruit. Cost, $3,500,000.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
F0lpt0aD0id
 Operations
These Three Women Tell How They Escaped the Dreadful Ordeal of Surgical Operations.

Hospitals great and necessary institutions but they should be the last resort for women who suffer with ills peculiar to their sex Many letters file in the Pnkham Laboratory Lynn, Mass prove that great number of after they have been recommended to submit to an operation have been made we'll by Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound Here are three such letters All sick women should read them.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11

Wash day is smile day if you use Red Cross Ball Blue, American made, therefore tho beet made. Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Socialist Paper Seixed

Glasgow. Scotland. The police have seized all copies of the current issue of the Scotch Socialist paper Forwards.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11

Practically any outdoor game that Q child plays in the streets of New York is violation of the law.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
WICK @'NEzp@RWB1 1SI4LVE
ID YOU GET UP WITH A LAME BACK /?
Have You Rheumatism, Kidney, Liver or
 Bladder Trouble?

Pain or dull ache in the back is often evidence of kidney trouble. It is Nature timely warning to show you that the track of health is not clear.
 Danger Signals.
 If these danger signals are unheeded more serious yeSnAs may be expected; 1; kidney trouble in its worst form may steal upon you.
 Thousands of people have testified that the mild and immediate effect of Swamp Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy is soon realized-that it stands the highest for it's remarkable curative effect in the most distressing cases. If you need medicine, you should have the best.
 lame Back.
 Lame back Is only one of many symp- soms of kidney trouble. Other symp- toms showing that you may need Swamp Root are, being subject to embarrassing and frequent bladder troubles day and SPECIAL koTE-You may obtain sa ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Bingham, to prove the remarkable merit of this me valuable information, containing many of from men and women who say they found in kidney, liver and bladder troubles. IT well known that our readers are advised tc Kilmer A Co.,, Binghamton, N. '. When
The Spectator., 1916-01-11

The wife of a gambler never knows whether it is going to be a sealskin coat or a calico wrapper for hers.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11

She is indeed wise woman who knows when to stop talking and turn on the flow of tears.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Neuu Treatment for Bronchitis,
 Asthma. Catarrh ard Head Colds

the lungs. In addition, Vick's is absorbed through the skin, relieving the tightness and soreness.
 yick's can be applied over the throat and chest and covered with warm flannel cloth-or little put up the nostrils-or melt little in spoon and inhale the va- DOTS arising. Also for Asthma and Hay Fever, rub Vick's well over the spinal col umn to relax the nervous tension. 25c, soc. or Sl.00,
The Spectator., 1916-01-11

with % sad would have undergo operation could hardly walk when read about the Vegetable ana Tha Lydia Pnkham Vegetable Compound and package o Lydia E.
 nkhams Wash and used them according to dectonS
 helped me today all work and lam we -NIs THoA DwYzR 9S9 Milwaukee Ave, East Detroi Mich down mains and inflammation tried several doctors and they a told that could get well without good medicines that 1 me ana aone hams Vegetable Compound trial The first bottle helped kep taking don't know what to be sick any more ana am weight am 20 old and weigh 1o pounds It M b. the greatest pleasure to me can naye % sns Gppon p FzorIlcurr Manhattan St. North side Bellevue Pa
 you special advice write to Lydia Pnkhana held st&1cS connoences
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
A HINT TO WISE WOMEN.

Don't sufer torture whom all female troubles will vanish in thin air after usios ''Femeuina" Price soc and eI.oo.-Adv
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Nat Cray Hsirs hut Tired Eves

make us look older than we are. Keep your Eyes young and you will look young. After the Movies Murine Your Eyes; Don't tell your age. Murine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago. Sends Eye Book on request.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Ec-Zene Kills Eczema.

Let us prove it. Accept no substitute. If your Druggist does not have it. write to Ec-Zene Co.,. St. Paul Minn.-Adv.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Mans Foolish impatience.

In that worthiest of all struggles the struggle for selfmastery and good ness-we are far less patient with our selves than God is with us.-Selected.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11

Don't judge a ham by it's canvas cover.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11

night, irritation, sediment, etc.
 Lack of control smarting, uric acid, dizziness, indigestion, sleeplessness, nerv' ousness, sometimes the heart acts badly, rheumatism, bloating, lack of ambition, may be loss of flesh, sallow complexion.
 PrevaIency of Kidney Disease. Most people do not realize the alarm ing increase and remarkable prevalency of kidney disease. While kidney dis
 orders are among the most common diseases that prevail, they are sometimes
 the last recognized by patients, tpho
 ve,.y oftex content themselves ,Vi.h doctor
 ing the efects, zVhize the original diseaS SC may constantly undermine the system. Regular ffty-cent and one-dollar size bottles at all drug stores.
 Don't make any mistake, but remember the name, Dr. Kilmer's Swamp p-Root. and
 the address, Binghamton, N. Y., which you will find on every bottle.
 nple size bottle of Swamp-Root by enclosing on, N Y This gives you the opportunity dicine. They will also send you a book of the thousands of grateful letters received Swamp-Root to be just the remedy needed e value and success of Swamp Root are so send for sample size bottle. Address Dr. writing be sure and mention this paper
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Piles Relieved by First Application

And cured in to IA days by PAZO OINTMENT the universal remedy for all forms of Piles Druggists refund money if it fails. soc
The Spectator., 1916-01-11
Where Switzerland Lead.

Where Switzerland Leads. Switzerland spends more for relief of the poor than does any other coun- try.
The Spectator., 1916-01-11

Marinette, Wis-"I went to the doctor and he told me I must have an operation for a female trouble and hated to have it done as had been married only a short time I would have terrible pains and my hands and feet were cold all the, time. I took Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Com- pound and was cured, and feel better in every way. I give you permission to publish my name, because I am so thankful that feel we'll again." Mrs. FRED BEHNKE, Marinette, Wis.,
 Detroit, Mich-~When l first took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was so run down
The Spectator., 1916-01-11

Vick's "Vap-O-Rub" Saive Relieves by
 Inhalation and Absorption.
 No Dosing.
 No need to take internal medicines or habit forming drugs for these troubles. When Vick's "Yap-O Rub" Salve is applied to the heat of the body, soothing, medi- cated vapors are released that are inhaled n1l .,irht loncr throuch tha air 1lassapes to
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-19

were traces Of suffering. She had
come to the village, whence no one
had learned. Reserved, yet gracious,
sad, yet always industrious, she had
won the respect of the community.
Her kindness toward old Bartlett,
when she had housed and nUrsed him
when he had a broken leg, had bound
him to a debt of gratitude that never
left him.
Rarely a day passed that Bartlett
did not make it a point to pass the
Rawson home. Rarely a day that he
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-19

did not bring his prime favorite, little
Benny, an apple, candy, toy. The
friendship of these two lonely waits
was the one bright spot in the life of
the hardened piece of human drift
wood.
He was seated on the doorstep one
afternoon, taking a rest after his reg
UIar rounds. Benny, enchanted with
the fairy story he was reciting, when
Mrs. Rawson came to the door and
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-04-19

asss 8sas asss
THE BAGMAN
BY George Elmer Cobb
>
Copyright, 1916, W. G. Chapman
cts early yet-can't Istay out till
dark"
do you want me to send for the
bagman?"
That query was the terror of all
Juvenile Acton and it invariably
brought results. Kidnapers and gyp-
sizes had no such power to alright
as 'the bagman." He was a familiar
institution of the little isolated vii
lage, harmless, even gentle, but his
understanding one eye, his grUff,
creaking voice, above all the recepta-
Gle he carried, were too much for the
excited imagination of youthful Ac-
ton.
That bag that gave the Old-clOthes
bargainer his nickname was to fear
filed jUVenility a bUgbear, a thing of
majesty and mystery. What tales
they wove about it; what gruesome
stories of the lonesome hut where
he carried it nights! It was filled
with ogres, dwarfs, elves! Once a
mischieVous lad called old Bartlett
names. He declared that the bagman
opened his bag and that a great hui
man face had flown out, pursuing
him clear to the kitchen door of his
home.
Yet Bartlett was frugal, honest and
industrious. He exchanged new
cooking tins for old apparel, mended
up his stock of garments, once
month shipped his accumulation to
the city and was said to make quite
a profit selling to secondhand shops
in the slums of the big metropolis.
There was one child in Acton, how
ever, who was afraid of neither Bart
Loft nor hiC bao He was RnOOin Pow