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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03
SYRUP Of FIGS FOR
A CH|LD'S BOWELS
1t is cruel to force nauseating|
harsh physic into a
sick child.

Look back at your childhood days
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on-castor oil, calomel, cathartieg
How you hated them, how you Tough
against taking them.
With our children its.| different
Mothers who cling to the old form
physic simply don't realize what the
do. The children's revolt is well-foun]
ed. Their tender little{ "insides" al
injured by them.
II your child's sto1hach, liver a1|
bowels need cleansingt give only de
cious California Syrup of Figs"
action is positive, butt gentle. Milo
Of mothers keep thifs harmless "frI
laxative" handy; THEY know childr
love to take it; thgt it never fails
clean the liver an9 bowels and swd
en- the stomach, and that teaspoon
given today saveS a sick child ton
row.
Ask at the store for a 50-cent bo
of California Syrup of Figs" Wi
has full directi pns for babies, child
of all ages and for grown-ups pla
on each bottle. Adv.
Men who ipvest in watere6 s
are apt to get soaked.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03

lars In the hands Of the farmers, ar
the work of distribution through th
regular channels Uf trade has alread
begun. Millions of bushels of graft
are still in the hands of the farmers
which means that there is vast stor
of realizable wealth that will lie stead
lily going into circulation, benefittinl
the thousands who are dependent il
directly on the basic industry of tn
province for their livelihood.
The mock prosperity that rested 81
the insecure foundation of inflated Yea
estate values has passed away, and il
its place the corner stone Of the couu
try's sound financial future is bein
built.
THE trust and mortgage companies
the large implement concerns and tn
wholesale merchants all tell the sam
story today of marked improvement
in their business. The farmers an
Others are meeting their Just dues an
paying off debts that in many case
have been long overdue. Collection
are better today than they have bee
since the most prosperous days of GU
history, and obligations are being II
freely and promptly.
Now" l said, why should the
wait until the war Is over?"
And he agreed with me.-Advertist
ment.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03
Condescension.

Isn't the style Of music you have
been playing rather lacking in classic
quality?"
"Oh. yes.' replied the highly accom-
plished girl. But one must show
some consideration for the tastes of
ones parents"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add o. Bay Rum, q
small box of Barbo Compound, and n OF. OF
glycerine. Apply to the hair twice q week
until 1t becomes the desired shade Any drug
gist can put this up or you can mix 1t at
home at very little cost 1t will gradually
darken streaked, faded gray hair, and re-
moves dsndruff. 1t is excellent for falling
hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
1t will not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub otf.-AdV.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03
ONE-HALF BOTTLE OF THE
GREAT KIDNEY REMEDY
ACCOMPLISHES RESULT

When l sent for a sample bottle oil
Swamp-Root, | was in great distress day
and night. Before | received sample byI
mail | went to our best doctor land he isl
second to none in this vicinity and told
him how felt. He put me up bottle oil
medicine. | was about a week taking theI
medicine, but was no better than when II
began. | then began your sample bottle,
and before l got through with it, l felt al
change. The scalding sensation did not|
bother only few times in the middle oil
the day. I would not have believed such
a small quantity would have done so much
but before it was gone | learned that our|
druggist kept DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root
and so got a large bottle for one dollar
out actually worth one hundred dollars. II
only took one large tablespoonful threeI
half bottle l was all right and have been|
since. Gratefully yours,
GEORGE S. CHAMPLIN,
Ashaway, R. l.
State of Rhode Island 81,
County of Washington
Personally appeared Geo. S. Champlin,
to me we'll known and made oath that the
foregoing statement by him subscribed is
true.
E. R. ALLEN, Notary Public.
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You
Send ten cents to DIR. Kilmer & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for a sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet of valuable infor
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad.
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv.
And many a dear girl makes the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03
This wmInterest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
for Fnver'shrees. Vnndackc, Bad Stomach,
Teethll,g 4y4,J, dep, move and regulate the
bowels and destroy worms. They break up
Colds In "a hours They are so pleasant to take
children like them. Used by Mothers for %
years. All Druggists 25c. Sample FREE Ad.
dress, Mother Gray Co., lie Roy, N. Y.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03

Throw of Colds and Prevent Grip.
When you feel a cold coming on, take LAxA.
TIVE BROMO QU1NlNH II removes cause OF
colds and Grip. Only one BRoMo QUINiNMa
q w. GROVES signature on box. 25c
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03

No man can win success unless he
Is in love with his work.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03

There are times when the corkscrev
is iDightier than the typewriter
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03

If all flesh is grass then babies must
be new moan hay.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03
Prove What Swamp-ROot Will Do For You

And many a dear girl makes the
mistake of marrying a cheap man.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03

Insolence is disarmed by meekness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03

Men who Il invest in watered $
are apt to get soaked.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-03-03

Personally appeared Geo. S. Champlin,
to me we'll known and made oath that the
foregoing statement by him subscribed is
true.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-30
SPIKE" A WONDER DOG,
IS STAR OF CANINE PLAY

There IS something always delight
full in the antics of trained dogs. and
both old and young seem TO take the
same interest in acts Of this kind Who
doesn't love q good dog The person
who does not surely has no heart
Jack Roshier's dogs viii be the fea-
ture act on the bill for thei forthcom-
ing week at the Crawford theater. and
the leading member of the dog com
pany is Spike" said TO be the only
cOnrortiOu dog living. When this act
was mentioned by manager Maxwell to
some Of those on the present weeks
bill. they said that Roshier's dog is
the greatest they ever saw
Jack Lyons and company have a
dramatic playlet called The Last
Laugh"
The Zoelier Trio is an acrobatic AK
greEation and in the act 'Topsy. Tur-
Wy Tumbling." The work they do is
something worth while
Norris and Sherwood offer a burnt
cork comedy act. called Those South
ern Folk" that gives color TO the pic
ture- The Pathe exchange viii furnish
its regular change OF traveloE and
comedy picture subjects.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-30

( side barrOom- The hurdy-gurdv MAJ
! arrives JUST ia time TO save the drunk
I from rough treatment give him an
! overcoat AMI some money and send
him on his way voicing his thankful
: Mss.
The harkeeper bets Antonio he viii
, never sec his money again and the
latter declares he knows the derelici
and that he IS the mayor OF Avaionia
I who had him arrested once He hopes
+. for better treatment in Avalonia. the
next time he passes.
In the next act Antonio arrives in
mayor. who Is very sanctimonious eN-
cept in New York. has learned that
June Ramsey. a member Of his house
hold, has been dancing at p roadhouse.
Plenty of Complications.
JuAe IS distant relative OF ma sol.
Jorny. She is too good TO be per
lnitte6 to associate with the other
hired 6ands. and not good enough 10
associate with the family.
Lie IS so dun for her that she has
gone tc seek excitement at the road
house with no less a person than Earl
Walpois. son OF the local minister.
She IS caught but Earl escapes unrec-
ognized- Being engaged to wed the
mayors daughter, he doesn't confess.
June is being driven forth BY the
mayor as Antonio arrives
Antonio tries to solve this domestic
difficulty by threatening the mayor
capade- The mayor lays a clever plot
10 have Antonio shot by a lunatic. but
June and Antonio outwit him
Finally June persuades Antonio to
give up all ideas Of revenge or OF
exposing either the mayor or Earl and
they leave the ugly little village to
gether, perfectly happy with their
fate.
The play is another triumph FOR Mr.
Harrington Eleanor Woodruff won the
Of
relation" Joseph Brennan was excel
lent as the hypOcritical mayor. The
casts in general was good
War flinders Opera Here.
William J. Guard. publicity manager
OF the Metropolitan Opera company. has
Just returned from his annual European
trip ana paints an interesting picture
Of the ways the war has effected opera.
The difficulties Of doing business in
Europe at present" he saws. especially
in the way Of securing new artists. are
almost incOnceivab1e II the artist is A
woman, she is afraid. and is unwilling
to make any contracts until the war is
over. II II is a man. il is impossible.
TO get passports for him All kinds Of
barriers are put in the way OF travellers
" no nave to cross the borders and the
delays try the patience OF anyone
For this reason there probably will
not be important additions either 10 the
.ist OF artists at the Metropolitan or -
the repertory this season"
Musical Comedy Without a Book
Great secrecy is being preserved con-
,erning the show. THE Century Girl
with which Charles Dillingham; and
-iorenz Ziegfield, jr.. viii try their luck
y the Century theater, formerly the {
New theater, on October IS.
But one peculiarly Of the coming
piece has leaked out. There will be no /
BOOK Victor Herbert and Irving Ber- /
N nave written the music. but a lib 4
'etto has been dispensed with.
neither this means there will be no /
a king and all singing and dancing /
ma pantomine on the stage. we cannot /
iay, but with Elsie Janis. sam" Rer- /
principals, we have our doubts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-30

such a nice girl PEOPLE said. and
so Wen suited TO him." And I just kept
Still because j knew that il she were
suited TO Clyde she would have TO be a
different type OF girl from me.
And now Clyde is married He and
the nice girl' live in a little apart
Insnt up on the Palisades somewhere
ne nice girl thinks Il is the sum and
substance OF her life to cook three
meals DAY for Clyde. and every night
she darns stockings on one side OF the
table and he sits in his slippers with his
coat of and reads the paper They
never 20 anywhere Clyde is always
700 tlreu They wiz always have enough
70 i've On com tortably for Clyde is one
OF those who makes money and saves
~ some girls really believe that this
s.rl IS happy. Perhaps she should be
" ell, Clyde is married and has a
nice SIR. father said the other even
ing at dinner
Yes. she makes him good WIFE
mother agreed.
~, les. u must be thrilling 10 live with
clyde ] observed loftily. of an the
stagnant kinds OF existence. commend
me % a life of three meals a dsv with
Why Anne. observed father. slyIy.
you re not jealous. are you9''
And Just kept still How was he
supposed 20 know that ] might nave
clyde?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-30
Wives | Might Have Been
The Wife Of Tired Business Man Who CHANGED Afte
Maruaoe
Marriage.
By JEAN N'LEAN.

4 TIRED business man to me al
"A ways means a jaded type Of in
- - dividuaI who goes TO the Hehtest
OF musical comedies and is amused for
i brief space Of time, and who wears
a perpetually wear expression.
I never knew that Clyde was that
kind OF a man until he married. It's
strange how men develop these unde-
sirable traits as soon as they feel that
they can be natural It's like the re-
version 10 the primitive that we read
about in sociology Even l. and am
rather hard 10 deceive. never suspected
Clyde OF stodgy qualities Father used
TO say
Yes. I like CLYDE. he's a good fell
low. OF course. 1 dCn't think he'll ever
amount to a great deal
And then it wouid be my cue TO be-
come dignaut aHd to ask what he
meant That was when 7 was rather
young Clyde was paying me a creat
deal II attention and bringing me =
great deal Of verI good candy.
Love HuiSia- &ade Change.
I discovered that didn't want Clvde
when he began 70 make love TO me
That changed everything. and CLYDE
went his way and ] Went mine. Then
heard that CLYDE was 10 be married
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-30
HOGWALLOW NEWS
Dunk Bolts, Regular Correspondent
Copyright 1915. SYM George BiHghsa)

worth what they ask Tor it, is secreted
among the others and the discoFerer
OF it is considered the lucky person
The Tickviile Tidings is advertising
itself as breezy paper and that Is
believed 10 be where Sim Flinders
caught his last cold
Cricket Hicks has bought new
comb and has begun to train his hair
10 stand up IN front. so that nobody
can tell when he gets scared
A person may start a business, or
start trouble. or most anything else
without funds. except a bank account.
Luke Mathewsla was seen at the
Hog Ford preaching last sunday The
preacher said some mighty hard things
about people. This did not hit Luke
as he has way OF getting down be-
hind his whiszers when he thinks any
body is talking in his direction
The HOgwallow postmaster has is
sued a second warning to the patrons
that no more secondhand stOvepipes
viii be accepted as mail matter Of any
class
Violators Of the law in this section
are getting so few and far between the
deputy constable is complaining that
his tin star is getting rusty.
Sidney Hooks went 10 Tickville Mon
day to have his picture made. He had
a time exposure made and did not get
back until this morning.
Miss Flute Belchers pet jaybird
died this week This jaybird has stood
by Miss Belcher like a brother and has
listened TO her singing when the rest
OF the world would turn a deaf ear.
Atlas Peck is on trade for a patent
combination sausage grinder and hand
organ
As soon as Luke Mathewsla moves
out OF his chair at the postoffice the I
postmaster aims TO straighten things
around for Christmas.
Copyright 1916 Adams Syndicate.) |
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-30

the story:
a country girl is deceived by city
man She follows him to the city some
time later and finds that he is married
Her child is born in her city lodging
and later she goes TO work to support
him Twelve years elapse-
The man in the case. now a railroad
superintendent. longs for children. but
his home is childless- She tells him 10
ADOPT a child If he wishes. and he sets
out TO find a bright little newsboy he
has noticed about his place of business
The boy is not received kindly by his
foster mother and one day is discovered
by his benefactor sobbing and clutch
ing 10 his breast a sunbounet and apron
that belonged to his dead mother
The man Immediately recognizes them
as the ones worn by the little country
girl the day he first met her and re-
veals his identity TO the boy The boy
denounces his foster father for having
ruined his mothers life and then leaves
the home
Meanwhile two other stories have
been carried along. one Of them dealing
with young girl who dies after hav-
ing been treated by Dr. AhIbad. the
physician in the case The railroad su-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-30
SKINNER n H1I5TER AHuoAuo-
LSCEU11 THEATRE.

where in the rough school OF the stock
company he took 50 roles in year.
This experience developed him Won
derfully and many Of those who have
watched him in The Nan Who Came
Back declare the latest entry from
the Hull family in the theatrical
stakes shows the best FORM Of all
three.
sPoiIyana.-
Eleanor H. Porter's charming story
Of New England life. -Pollyana.' ap-
pears at the Hudson 1heater in the
form OF four act play BY Catherine
Chisholm Cushing.
Patricia Ceilings is the refreshing
child optimist OF the title role who
insists on enlivening the household Of
her prim maiden aunt. Miss Polly Har
riugton- She carries out her poor mis-
slonary fathers Injunction TO "be
slad" so successfully that every one
who saw her must come away with
little more than usual Of gladness in
his heart
Not a BIT awed by the severely re-
spectacle members Of the Ladies' Aid
society who are packing a missionary
barrel in her aunts parlor. she coasts
with a bump off the slippery horse
hair sofa, hugs the for5idding old
maid who is packing. kisses and hugs
the barrel because she recognizes IL
tunes in the far off missing station
where she was born. and finds all sorts
OF absurd reasons for being glad.
An ArfstOcratIe Polly.
Aristocraric Miss Polly has not
spoken for 20 years 70 Dr. Chiffon.
who was he- lover when she was
young and from whom she was parted
by a stern father. Charity. POuyana's
mother. was engaged to John Pendle-
ton and was torn away. also by the
stern father, and sent TO be welded
against her will to the poor mission
airy.
Those WHO have read the book will
remember how Poilyana discovers the
ocket with the doctors picture which
1er aunt still wears. how she finds
he secret tunnel dug long ago by Pen
iletOn from his home to Charity's, and
low she brings light into Johns
gloomy hermit home and even in the
md marries off the doctor and Miss
Polly.
'PoIlysna" has q sweet daintiuess.
delicious charm. which Is seldom
ound IN perhaps more fOrceful stage
,ieees. It's appeal to sentiment is true I
nd lasting.
.eMister AntonIO.-
Cts Skinner added to his repertory |
he part Of an Italian burdy- gurdy I
nan Of kindly heart IN the new Booth I
comedy. Mister Antonio" [
which has opened at the Lyceum thea /
er-
It is another triumph for this skilful I
ctor, and he Initiates the manner 4
SINS and the dialect Of the travelling /
,eapolitan with remarkable ability, l
ghile depicting at the same time a
nyable character, a Good Samaritan in
The first act shows a derelict of
being thrown out of an east
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-30
THE DAILY NOVELETTE,
IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT.
Lives OF aerOBaufs remind Ms
We can be as great with carer
And, departing, leave behind rs
Footprints in the upper air.
IN THE MN nr

lust as Doggie O'Nafs. professional
cracksman. was creeping ont OF
y No 1s Rardluelx Terrace. the
owner OF the house grasped his shout
der.
Don't shoot. I give up" cried Dog
sic hoarsely.
q only desire 70 put question to
you" said oddsen Ends. the riddle
fiend-for it was he. What I want
tc know is this. II a thief is busily
engaged plying his trade up in an
attic, could he be truthfuliy said to
be above doing wrong actions27
Doggie O'Nails gazed Et him with
open mouth.
In default of an answer to that
went on Oddsen Ends, perhaps you
won't mind telling me something not
So directly connected with your trade.
Why are III fed soldiers like brief
speeches.
.'Looiit here. GULL" began the
craftsman dazedly.
Because they are short O. rations.
But with the mastery shove.
O'Nails had pushed him down the
artesian well. and clambered over
the garden wall
''Wellip chuckIed Oddsen Ends. and
dropped peacefully off to sleep.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-30

\ acrobat performed at Tickville
a saturday night 1t is believed
L Il that he struck town broke. be-
cause when ne stood on mis- head no
body saw any money fall cut Of his
pockets
A circus appeared in Tiekville last
week. The show was well supplied
with music, having q snare drum and
two monographs.
The nights are getting so cold now
the jauer at TicEyllle VIII soon have
10 begin TO close the 5aH doors At
night
a deaf man visited FiOgwailow sat
urday. He stood around the posto1llce
for a while and the postmaster got
and made an unsuccessful attempt to
find q he mans business IN this sec
Jion.
one Of the Hockses. in the Calf Ribs
neighborhoeSAhas a good COW for sale;
If he can't 1-r TO some individual
he is going begin TO let her Craze
en- the railrd track
Washington Hoekss watch got be
hind last weeA. but is rapidly gaining
since he got to stirring around some
Sidney Hooks has a new French harp
and haircut Both OF these Is enough
10 give anybody a bad cold
Mrs Atlas Peck heard a knock at
the front door yesterday and after
putting all the rooms In order and put
ting on a clean dress, she went to the
front door all smiles only TO find that
the noise had been make by Atlas
knocking the ashes out o. his pipe.
A church sale is going on at Tick
vile The articles are being sold to
raise money for the church As an
Extra inducement one article that is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-30
Making a Character
By BEATRICE FAIRFAN

80 FOR whatever you want TO do or
believe you have to have plan o. t.
sign bravely conceived and stron ~
mapped out p
once You have decided on a p1an II
itFing. you must test it. One has 10
i've FULLY and strongly every dav Ore
cannot idly waste hours and DAYS nd
shliiy- Shally over decisions and 49,
away from actually Carrying ont ons's
schemes Instead. one has 10 put i-fo
use the conceptions Of life on rss
formed So must. any one who fbirtEs
az All VIII readily concede is needed f,r
The formation Of character. Rnr IL
ers Will balk.
And yet il is out Of laundering ~,
the strongest character evolves r1usr "A
It's strength When YOU hIuude-
ties
Let us apply this very simply.
pose you are an athlete. with the
ton 10 make broad jump OF
hen you find you can jump
you have TO work out methods
ing. your muscles TO respo
VIII, and when you keep
trying and cannot come
own measure OF achieveme
able 70 guage yourself very
So you have to train your
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-09-30
. Cook Tents Are Always
First To Be Set Up {
the Show Grounds.

~ TERNAL fascination enshroud.
tented and transient city Of
- circus in the eyes Of the y
/ and old every,g here No sirens upo
tempting isle ever sang 50 ailurl
melody as that which the cssIIiopc
when the parade moves up he Gro
+. srre@is- -l-sa. eraf1e-t on, fonal
or actress may rave 10 ms ~ an 2
seat hat the kings and q Ieens O.
trape-e are always sure Of an aud
almost breathless with attention.
Ninety cars freighted with the
pie, the performers and the paraJ
MALTA OF the Barnau < Bailey c.
VII come to Fl Paso Thursday nes
Immediately upon arrival the C
property viii be removed to the
grounds. where thousands OF
sightseers VIII gather 70 see the
der city developed
-EaildinE- n Circus City.
With + tense interest they viii
the biz tents Use from the folds C
area. watching the most systematic
structiOn WORK that - ey viii prob
ever see Not the L. s. army /
could achieve the erection and dest
ton Of its tented camps so quickly
so systematicallv as does the corr
the circus No minutes are lost:
man has his own special duty &c
and IN SWIFT and orderly fashion
poles and the guy ropes 60 up and
the canvas is raised over all
Cock Tent Up First.
First Of all the things 60 be dor
building the temporary encampmef
10 erect the cooking and the di
tent The cooking ranges. IL or
number. 30 up rapidly. and then
coffee and tea tanks are set I'd.
while the sextet OF cooks is getting
the pans and dishes. the dining :
flashes up. side by side with the
missary tent The dining tent is div
into two sections. one for the perfC
ers- the other for the HOrkmen- y
ara served the same food. and 1920 {
pie are led al each meal The com
sary tent looks like an immense g.
bination OF a butcher shop and a
grocery store.
TWenty-fhree Tents
There are. in all. IS tents. requfs
an area OF 10 acres The main ter
nearly soc feet in length BY 500
width. and VIII seat approximately
SEQ people
The show is a small city within
self with a population of 1850 pee
accompanied by 700 horses and
cages Of wild animals. to say notl
of the elephants and other amir
which do not have 10 be confined
cages