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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20
IS CHILD GROSS,
FEVER|SH, SICK
Look, Mother! If tongue is
coated, give California
Syrup of Figs"

Children love this fruit laxative"
and nothing else ~cleanses the tender
stomach, liver and bowels so nicely.
A child simply will not stop playing
to empty the bowels, and the result is
they become tightly clogged with
waste, liver gets sluggish, stomach
sours, then your little one becomes
cross, half-sick. feverish, don't eat,
sleep or act naturally, breath is bad,
system full of cold, has sore throat,
stomach-ache or diarrhoea. Listen,
Mother! See il tongue is coated, then
give a t~easpoonful Of California
Syrup Of Figs" and in a few hours all
the co~nstipated waste, sour bile and
u~ndigested food passes out of the sys-
tenn, and you have a well child again.
Millions of mothers give California
Syrup Of Figs" because 1t is perfectly
harmless; children love 1t, and 1t new
er fails to act on the stomach. liver
and bowels.
ask at the store for a 50-cent bottle
of California Syrup of Figs" which
has full directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown-ups plainly
printed on the bottle. Adv.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20

made to your correspondent by General Gorgas
which was nothing short of startling in its ma
ture. He said: IF the governments Of Vene-
zuela and Ecuador would spend a few thousand
dollars to stamp out yellow fever there never
would be another case of the disease known TO
the world"
For some reason or other the South American
countries in which the yellow fever still exists
will not spend the money necessary to stamp 1t
out. So it is that so long as the disease exists
there it is possible for some man, perhaps a
sailor, to be bitten by a fever-laden mosquito
Just before he sails for another port and to carry
with him the poison. 1t is held by the high think
ers that the countries of South America where
yellow fever exists should be forced to stamp
out the disease in order that the rest of the
world may be safe for all time from the menace
of the dread yellow jack"
Some time ago, during a process OF dredging,
a low spot on the zone was turned into a marsh,
and almost instantly the malaria mosquito be-
gan to breed there abundantly, Literally mil
lions of the insects appeared. Now, there was no
danger that they would spread malaria among
the zone people, because the insects had to be-
come charged with the poison first; but, of course,
it was necessary to determine how far the crea-
lures could travel, and this is the way they
found out:
An able-bodied and perfectly willing native
was put into a mosquito net tent, where ne sat
and acted as bait. He was paid a certain amount
of gold for his batting work and he, with others
who afterward were employed, said it was easy
money,
When the tent had a million or more mosqui-
toes in it the native came out and the entrance
was closed. Then the scientists sprayed the
tent and its confined mosquitoes with coloring
matter. The spray was SO fine that it did not
drown or even drench the insects. but they re-
ceived some coloring matter on their wings and
bodies.
Other tents were pitched and in each was sta
toned a human bait. These tents were at Ger
tain distances apart. All the mosquitoes In the
first tent were released and they were traced
by color from tent to tent until none were found
In that way they found out how far the malaria
fever mosquito would travel.
J Surgeon General Gorgas makes his h~eadquar
ters in Washington, but he is a soldier constant
" subject to orders and also to the dictates Of
his own judgment. Any day he may be obliged
to go straight to the front, not to meet the hu
man enemy, but the disease enemy. His is thu
responsibility for the health Of the soldiers II
Texas, in the Canal zone, in Hawaii and in thu
Philippine islands. It is his to meet, physician
like and soldierlike. any emergency which ma,
arise. He is one Of the ~gentlest men known tt
the service and he Is also one of the brayest.
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OEALZY MnSQlZZO
CLI2AP

tober 3, 1854; was educated at tho University Of
the South at Sewanee, Tenn, where he studied
from 1869 to 1875, graduating with the degree
Of bachelor of arts. He graduated in medicine
at the Bellevue Hospital Medical college in 1879.
He served on the house staff of the Bellevue
hospital from 1879 to 1880; entered the United
States army in 1880, and served in Florida and
on the western frontier until the Spanish-Amer-
lean war broke out in 1898. He went to Cuba
with the expedition which captured Santiago.
After the fall of Santiago General Gorgas con-
tracted typhoid fever, and was sent back to the
United States. He went with the expeditionary
force which occupied Havana in December, 1898,
where he remained as health officer until the fall
of 1902. During his incumbency as health officer
of the city of Havana the army medical board
made a discovery with regard to yellow fever
and found that it was conveyed by the Stegomyia
mosquito. AS health officer, with his sub
ordinates he devised plans and measures whereby
this discovery was put into practical service.
AS a result of these measures Havana was
freed from yellow fever entirely in about eight
months, although the disease had been there
continuously for the previous $50 years. For
this work he was promoted by special act of
congress from the grade Of major to that of
colonel.
For ten years Doctor Gorgas was stationed in
the Panama Canal zone, as the chief health Of
nicer or the 1Stnmlan canal commission. he was
ordered to- Panama in March, 1904, and three
years thereafter Theodore Roosevelt made him a
member of the commission. He was chosen for
the Panama work because of his record. He
made Panama one of the healthiest places In
the world and, more than this, he made the liv-
ing conditions of the laborer on the isthmua as
sanitary, as comfortable and as desirable as the
conditions surrounding the laborer anywhere in
the world.
Two years ago when General Gorgas' term Of
service on the isthmus was drawing to a close
because of the near approach of the day OF COM
pletion of the waterway, your correspondent Wis
tied the Canal zone. While there he was taken,
with some friends, to visit a hospital on an is
land off the coast. This hospital had beer built
by the, French. When General Gorgas went to
the isthmus he took the building, put 1t into
perfect sanitary condition and made it a place
of reception for convalescents. The hospital
never was fail, because there wasn't enough
sickness in the zone to produce convalescents
enough at any time to tax the hospital facilities.
The fact that this particular building never was
crowded, and that it was a small building at best,
perhaps furnishes one Of the best proofs possible
Of the commanding medical work which was
done in a place generally accounted as one of
the most unhealthy on the face of the globe.
During the visit to Panama a statement was
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20

might be expected, find this exhibit remarkably interesting But sometimes
they are critical Of the lkenesses of the White House ladies. While admit
ting that many of them are good, they think that others are not first rate.
Back of all this there is a real joke. for, be it understood, the faces of
the White House mtstresses are not meant to be lkenesses at all. In fact,
their faces arr all the same face, the original of which is the face of a
classical statue.
So far as the features are concerned, Martha Washington, Mrs. Cleveland,
Mrs. Taft and all the rest Ire n woman. The important difference is in
the arrangement of the hair.
The idea O, the exhibit is not to offer a series of portraits of the women
concerned, but to show the costumes they wore--these, as q collection,
afordfng a most useful study of phases OF fashion in feminine attire Is they
have succeeded one another since the days OF the revolution.
All of the gowns that adorn the lay figures were actually worn by the
White House mistresses represented; and even the minor accessories, such
as fans, handkerchies, tables and chinaware, were personal belongings of
the ladies themselves
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20

good and I hope every suffering woman
will give them a trial."-Mrs. ANNA
KELLY, 10 Chestnut Street. Burling-
ton, Wis.
The many convincing testimonials ON
stantly published in the newspapers
ought to be proof enough to women who
suffer from those distressing ills pecu-
liar to their sex that Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound is the medicine
they need.
This good old root and herb remedy
has proved unequalled for these dread
full ills; it contains what is needed to
restore woman's health and strength.
If there is any popularity In
your case requiring special adj
vice, write the Lydia Il. Pink
ham Medicine Co. (confidentiails
Lynn Mass, for free advice.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20

government in listing specifications for cotton flags side by side with those
for WOODEN bunting which has heretofore appeared alone; and by the an
nouncement of the treasury department, one of the heaviest users of flags
among Uncle Sans family of departments, that it will in the future use cot
ton flags almost exclusively.
The action Of the supply committee is not one of patriotism alone. When
the European war put a stop to the expectation Of cotton and there was
agitation for putting the Souths staple crop to new uses at home the COM
mttee became interested in the possibilities of cotton flags, but determined
on rigid tests before any action should be taken. Cotton flags were therefore
made up and placed on several of the revenue cutters, and samples of cot
tonfag goods we're sent to the United States bureau of standards for tests.
Both kinds of tests were highly favorable for cotton. The flags stood the
strain of constant use in all kinds of weather as well as flags of WOOL the
report from the revenue cutter service said.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20
His Attitude.

Il fiatter myself remarked the sue
cessful candidate, that | did not seek
Office"
Yes, ] saw you shaking hands with
the voters right and left. acting as
Judge at baby shows, presiding at well
fare meetings and giving out numer-
Gus interviews to newspaper report.
ers."
Hum. That was merely to show
the public that while ! scorned to seek
ofhce,I would be In a receptive mood II
the Office sought me-"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20
ENGLISH SHIP PICTURES SOLD.

Under the existing regulations 1t is illegal to sell in England a picture
post card showing a obsolete war vessel, but post cards bearing illustrations
of superdreadnaughs may be exported to Holland and other neutral coun-
tries. There u.s. in fact, no restriction on their export save the obvious pro.
hibihon Of sale to enemy countries.
But there is nothing to stop German agents buying them in Holland or
Sweden, or from their being reexported from those countries Even although
the object Of the regulations lis not to- prevent the leakage Of information to
enemy countries, but to stop the sale to enemy agents within this country Of
pictures capable Of use for the identification of any OF his mahHys ships, ir
somewhere. 1&
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20
The Social WhIrl,

Blondine-I notice Bonnie Bean
brough is home for the winter.
Brunette-Yes, after spending the
summer at a seaside resort he says he
is tired of the social whirl.
Il don't wonder he is tired of the
kind of social whirl he knows about
What do you mean?"
He earned his living during the
summer by collecting tickets on a mer-
acknowledgement Telegram.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20
Sofia, the Bulgarian Capital.

No city In the East has undergone
such 4 magic transformation as Sofia.
Prior to the emancipation Of the Bui.
gar Il was a small Turkish town of
10000. with narrow, dirty streets.
There was practically no trade and
the people were IN a hideous state
Of poverty. The city which has COW
risen up hos 4 population Of about
1875 900 and sls rapidly becoming one
of the best in eastern Europe. Ar.
thiaeeturally, 4 has far more claims 70
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20

respect than is at first apparent. The
streets. which are well paved and
beautifully clean, are too narrow for
the adequate display Of the fine pro-
portions Of the cars palace, the Ma
tional theater. the general post office,
the war ONCE. the Bulgarian National
bank, the William Gladstone high
school Tor boys, the Grand Hotel de
Bulgaria. the National Agricultural
bank, the sobranje, and many other
public buildings which are of tine
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20

OF the country and all its auxiliary
banners that fly from thousands Of
public buildings, army posts and
ships masts have been made of wool
en- bunting-practically all Of it i'm
ported.
In the future, however, a large
proportion of the governments flags
will be made in America" from the
planting of the fiber to the sewing
Of the last stitch in the completed
banner. This is assured by the action
of the panaral s1nnlu conmittna Of the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20

present SESSION. AS IN cases OF the
numerous petty grafters who infest
the capitol, it has been found extreme
ly difficult to catch this man with the
goods"
Quotations on introductions, &C.
cording to the gossip, were $25 for a
senator and SIS for a member OF the
house. The rates are varied in ac-
cordance with the influence of the
senator or representative to whom the
introduction was sought and the poign-
ancy of the desire of the person seek
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20

sandstone. The ecclesiastical edifees
are Of remarkable beauty. especially
the new cathedral.-From 1.-THE Bull
garians and Their Country" by Oliver
cambridge, in the American Review
OF Reviews.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20
White House Mannequins in the National Museum

D EcENTLY there has been placed on view in the National museum a
Az series of lay figures representing the misresses Of the White House
under successive administrations running back to Martha WASHINGTON, who
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20

but after taking
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound Tablets and
using two bottles Of
the Sanative Wash
/ am fully convinced
that I am entirely
cured of these trou-
bles, and feel better
all over. ! know
remedies have
done me worlds of
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20
That Camping Trip.

Have good weather on your camp
ing trip?"
you bet!"
There were enough sunny days to
dry out all the bed clothes before the
next rain came.'
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20

appears in a gown she used to wear
seated in one Of her own chairs, by
the side of a Mount Vernon table.
For a modern contrast, Mrs.
Grover Cleveland is attired in a won
derful frock of white silk sprinkled
over with full-blown roses, the arm
loops and upper edge of the corsage
decorated with big butterflies of gold
and glittering sequins-about a dozen
of the gorgeous insects in all, n of
them adjoining the bosom.
Recent visitors to the museum AZ
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20
Introduction Broker Busy in National Capitol

CENAToRs and members of the house have been discussing with surprise,
~ not to mention indignation, a report that an Introduction broker" has
been doing a thriving business in the capitol since the BEGINNING Of the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20
Old Glory Now Being "Made in America" Of Cotton

OLD GLORY, to which the patriotic American dors his hat al IMPLYING the
" spirit of America, is in about nine cases out of ten not a domestic article.
For ever since Betsy Ross made her first American flag. the official emblem
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20

the government which might otherwise have gone undetected. The state.
ment continued:
These officers will be the personal representatives Of the commissioner
and, in fact, will be his eyes and ears throughout the country. vfolators Of
the law, or unfathful employees Of the government, If there be any, will not
know when the eyes of the commissioner are upon them.
These agents will be sent into any part Of the country where the com
missioner has reason to believe that fraud is being committed which it is
impossible for the regular revenue officers to uncover Revenue officers are
largely known in their districts, and a strange, unidentified person may be
able to detect irregularities where regular officers may fail
This action reduces to permanent form the temporary policy which has
been followed and which has unearthed numerous frauds IN the revenues.
was through the work of a number of similar agents temporarily appointed,
that the vast oeomargarine frauds were brought to light. The organization
of this force is no reflection on the regular internal revenue force, but is
intended to promote the general welfare and efficiency of the service"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20
PAINS IN side
And BACK
How Mrs. Kelly Suffered and
How She was Cured.

Burlington, Visit was very irreg.
ular, and had pains in my side and back,
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ElASS
e!!Eal@WSSLlIp
terna! Revenue Secret Service Is Doing Well

agents is becoming n of the most
picturesque Of the many government
organizations charged with secret du-
ties.
The official statement announcing
the permanent organization Of this
body stated that the OF q
temporary body of secret service
agents had demonstrated the value
of such a force. Through the activi-
ties of the organization the bureau
has unaarthed many frauds AGAINST
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1916-01-20
A05RzAA Enpc4X4Z AA@oNES
Rv EDWARD g. LAR

BY EDWARD B.. CLARK.
Al. GEN. WILLIAM CRAWFORD
Gorgas, chief of the medical crops
of the United States army, is by
many men accounted the greatest
soldier of them all. He has met
and overcome disease on many
fields, and disease is accounted,
even in war time, the greatest
enemy of the human race When
one writes of this modest-appear-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-28
GREATEST BLOOD REMEDY
Gives Results When Others Fail
Natures Remedy For the Blood.

The purifying and curative properties
or Natures great remedy have made as.
| ). ;. for the Blood" a. household saving.
thousands today enjoying perfect health
owe their recovery from blood or skin
diseases to this universally used blood
purifier. s. S. S. is made entirely from
roots, herbs and barks, which possess
cleansing and healing ingredients.
You cannot be we'll when your blood is
impure; you lack strength and energy
natural with health; your complexion
becomes pale and sallow; your vitality
Is weakened. When waste or refusa
matter, which Nature intends shall he
thrown Off is left in the system, il is
absorbed into the blood and boils' MIN.
PIES rashes, blotches and other erup-
tions OF the skin appear.
). ;. ). goes into the circulation and
removes every particle Of blood taint or
poison OF every character All skin dis
eases and eruptions pass away. and tho
smooth clean skin, glowing with health
shows that the body is being nourished
by rich. pure blood. rheumatism ca
tarrh, Scrofula, Contagious BLOOD Poi
son, all are deep-seated blood disorders
and for their treatment nothing enuaiS
): 5. 5. Get s. S, S. at any drug store
II yours is peculiar case write Swift
specific Co. Atlanta, Ca
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-28
TRYING TO SHIFT BLAME?
German Agents Charged with Efforts
to Influence Lusitana Suits.

|
New York, April 27-Charges that
German agents had sought to Shift re-
sponsibility for the sinking of the
steamship Lusitania to the Cunard
Steamship Company by attempting to
persuade survivors to sue the owners
Of the liner for damages on the ground
OF negligence, were made at a meet
ing here today of persons who were
passengers on the ill.starred vessel.
Joseph l.. Myers and James L. Leary
declared they had been approached by
lawyer now under indictment for
alleged violation of the neutrality laws
and told them If they would bring suits
against the Cunard line for $50, 600, he
would see that they received the
money, whether or not they won their
cases.
The meeting was called by a com
mittee of survivors to take measures
for concerted action to recover for
losses. Ogden H. Hammond. a mem.
Der OF the committee, said 1t was the
purpose of the wealthier survivors to
help those who had been unable to
obtain legal aid in pressing their
claims. An attorney representing Mr.
Hamond advised the survivors that
their primary claim is against the
German government.
a committee of lawyers was an.
pointed to call meeting of the legal
representatives of all survivors on
Saturday to prepare for united action
Ihey Will report to the survivors on
Monday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-28
# T00fAT,CET
NOREFRESHA AIR
BE MODERATE IN YOUR DIET
AND REDUCE YOUR WEIGHT.
TAKE OIL or KoREIN.

Lack Of fresh air, It Is said. weay
ems the oxygen carrying power Of
the blood, the liver becomes sluggi h.
fat accumulates and the action Of
many Of the vital organs are hinder.
cred thereby. The heart action be.
comes weak, work IS an effort and
the beauty Of the figure is destroyed.
Fat put on by indoor life is unHcal.
thy and If nature is not assisted in
throwing it of serious case of obe-
sity may result.
When you feel that you are getting
too stout, take the matter in hand
at once. Don't wait until your figure
has become joke and your health
ruined through carrying around
burden Of uns!ghtly and unhealthy
fat.
Spend as much time as you possibly
can in the open air; breathe deeply,
and get from the City Drug Store
or any druggist box of oil of korein
capsules; take one after each meal
and one before retiring at night.
Weigh yourself every few days and
keep up the treatment until you are
down to normal. Oil of korein is
absolutely harmless, is pleasant to
take, helps the digestion and even
a few days treatment has been re-
ported to show noticeable reduction
n weight
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-28

though R0oseyelt's name was loudly
cheered whenever it was mentioned
during the convention.
The first FOR the retention Of the
custom Of sending a negro delegate al
large was led by Harry Meyer, former
superintendent OF the government res
etatlon at Hot Springs. j! aYa!.ed
nothing and although Meyers in a
peecA declared that steam roller
was being run over him he said az
ter the convention adjourned that the
hs-t probably VIII not De taken 20 the
national convention.
The faction led by H. Remmell, Ar
kansas member Of the national con
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1916-04-28
GOOD FOR COLDS

Honey, Pine-Tar and Glycerine are
recognized cold remedies. In DR..
Bells Pine-TarHoney these are com.
bined with other cough medicines in a
pleasant syrup. DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey quickly stops your cough.
checks your cold, soothes irritation of
the throat. Excellent for young, adult
and aged. It's one of the best cough
syrups made. Formula on every bot
tie. You know just what you are tax
ing and your doctor knows its good
for coughs and colds. Insist on DR..
Bells Pine-Tar-Honey. Only 25c at