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The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
STRANGE SIGNS ON SHIPS
Have Little Meaning TO the unlnitiat-
ed, But Are Plainly Understood
by Sailors.

Strange signs frequently hang from
ships which puzzle even dwellers in
seaport towns to guess the meaning
OF, A basket slung from the main.
mast head is sailors sign 10 notify
that the cargo has been loaded or dis
charged, as the case may be. and that
the ship is ready to start OH her next
trip. This she cannot do until the
usual board of trade formalities have
been observed, and the ships papers,
which. while a ship Ia in port. are de-
posted with the board of trade. have
been returned to the captain.
A generally mysterious emblem is a
Bosom dashed to a mainmast or bridge
railing. This is to signify that the yes
sci is for sale.
Occasionally a dark blue stripe may
be seen running fore and aft on yes
sci; as a matter OF fact. this is a sign
OF recent bereavement Blue is the
sailors mourning, and the stripe OF
this color takes the place OF the black
margin or band used by the landsmen
as a notification OF death
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
The Theatsr a war Tonic.

Can you imagine the state the
nerves of the country would be in
but for the necessary mind recreation
provided by the theaters?" the Lon
don Chronicle asks in calling atten-
ton to the fact that the war has been
prolonged for more than eighteen
months and that the end is not yet
In sight.
"A weekly evening at one OF tho
theaters." IL goes on. lis a safeguard
against nervous breakdown II 10
tonic more effective than doctors
medicine. All the senses are quick
ened, and instead of depression ~e
have alertness. optimism instead Of
pessimism, Gladstone went 20 the the
alter for mind relief In q time Of ma
tionai strain: so did Abraham Lincoln.
and the late Lord Roberts advocated
showing a cheerful countenance to the
world 4"
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

A lovely gown OF black net. with
founces bordered with corded or
banded taffeta. is distinguished by
much originality. Several novel ideas
appear in its finishing. which might be
used on gowns made of any of the
sheer fabrics that add so much to the
midsummer wardrobe
The model is made over a slip. OF
black taffeta with plain skirt and low
bodice, which serves as a foundation
and support for the net overdress
This has two fiounces, one overlap
ping the other. headed by two puffs
which form shorter. doubled founces.
about the hips.
The net bodice is shirred on to a
narrow band at the round neck with a
row of four small shirred tucks. form.
ing soft and pretty finish 1t is cut
In one with the full sleeves.
The sleeve is elbow length and fin.
ished with four rows of baby velvet
ribbon. By gathering in the fullness
at two places about the upper arm two
puts are formed. corresponding with
those at the top of the skirt. Little
rosettes of baby velvet ribbon with
hanging ends are mounted at the back
Of the neck and at the back OF each
sleeve.
An emplacement OF taffeta with lace
overlap across the top and bottom ap-
pears at the back and front OF the
bodice. forming a. little blouse with a
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

A trim and Interestingly practical
suit, meant to fill the needs OF the
schoolgirl. proclaims itself an Ameri-
can design made for an American
girl Without furbeIow OF any de-
scription. 1t is made of a cravenetted
wool fabric. firm as to weave and fair
ly light as to weight The skirt ia
full and fiaring. but 1t achieves these
desirable traits without plaits OF any
kind, by means of Tapped seams and
shaped cores. 1t is finished with q
three-inch hem and appears longer in
the picture than 1t need be. Shoe-top
length would mean additional style.
The smart coat is held in to the iig.
ure by belt OF The material, and has
iaring and pointed peplum. Ma.
chine stitching. irreproachable as to
neatness and accuracy OF line. empna
sizes it's value rs a finish, because
there is no ornalnentation to distract
the attention from It. There is q
French collar at the neck. which but.
tons close up about 1t. under the chin
Three buttons ut the top OF the coat
continue a row begun by two on the
collar, and three smaller buttons. Of
the same kind. are placed on the back
OF the sleeves near the hand
The belt fastening is ingenious and
betrays that careful thought was given
to every detail Of the suit. At each
end the belt is extended into q tongue.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
After Grip Then
Spring Fever?

This is the time OF year to look
out for trouble. We feel weak-our
blood seems hot-no appetite-lts
time to clean house! This IS when
the blood Is elogged and We suffer
from what Is commonly called a cold
DR. Pierces Golden Medical Discov.
cry purifes the blood and entirely
the polsons that breed and
feed disease. Pure blood Is essential
to good health. The weak. run down.
debilitated condition which so many
people experience 10 commonly the eE.
feet Of impure blood Medical DiscoY-
cry" not only eleanses the blood Of i'm
purities. but increases the activity OF
the blood-making glands, and enriehss
the body with pure. rich blood
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

short peplum. The lace used is a black
nAl run with silver. This might be re-
placed with an embroidered pattern. or
the printed tafetas could be used
Striped ribbons or silks are used
with georgette crepe for afternoon
gowns in banded effects. In these the
upper part OF the sAirt is made OF the
crepe and at the knee. or a little above.
the banded silk is set on To form the
lower part OF the skirt The bodice is
usually made OF the crepe. with the
banded silk used IN some sort OF over
drapery and in the cuffs
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
Sudden Death
cnn.ah hu ni.an.. nf a. KiAn.u.

The close connection betwsea the
seart and the kidneys IS well Known
sOwaiayB. When kidneys are diseased.
Erterial tension Is increased ana tue
heart functions are attacked. When
the kidneys no longer pour forth waste.
uremic poisoning occurs and the per
son dies. and the cause is often given
As heart disease. or disease OF brain
or lungs.
II is a good insurance against such
. risk TO send 10 cents for a large
trial package o, "Anuric'-the latest
discovery Of DIR. Pierce. When you
suffer from backache. frequent or
scanty urine, rheumatic pains here or
there. or that constant tired, WORKOUT
feeling. get "Anuric" at the druggist.
It's 81 times more potent than lithia,
dissolves uric acid as not water does
rGgaT.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

These tongues carry a buttonhole A
slit in the belt at the right side is
buttonhole stitched. and the tongue
on the left sida OF the belt thrust
through Il. buttoning over Atgh com.
position buttons that match up vel
with the suit
: small breast ocket might find a
place in the coat. tor the sake OF con.
Tenience. The suit suggests the mill
taTy modes. and Dne SUSPECTS its crea-
ter OF gentle irony inasmuch as he haa
designed for the schoolgirl q suit with
no foolishness about IT,
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
STOP SCRATCHING!
RESlN0L RELIEVES
ITCHING INSTANTLY

That itching. burning skin.troubls
which keeps you scratching and dig.
ging. is q source OF disgust 10 others.
as well as OF torment to you. Why
don't you get rid OF It by using Reai-
mol Ointment Physicians have pre-
scribed II for over 20 years In most
cases, II stops itching instantly md
heals eruptiona promptly. II IL very
easy and economical to use Sold By
all druggists.--Adv.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

The sea trade OF Hollands great
port, Rotterdam, was increased tro-
mendously since the war broke out.
and II Is now necessary TO deepen ths
channel connecting the port with tho
North sea to depth OF IS feet, which
later will be continued to 81 feet at
high tide. the operation involving re-
moyal OF more than 10000 900 cubic
yards OF earth by dredging.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

When | was a youngster," remark.
ed Uncle Braggies. Il was about the
best baseball player in this county"
What did you play"
Pitcher. catcher. shortstop an all
the rest of EN-"
Yes. Uncle spoke up little Willie.
the champion bright child. but we're
talking about baseball. not amateur
theatricals."
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
Where's He Got ~

Ret know where you got that
nerktie"
Five bucks says you don't"
Around your neck. you boob
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
lot lime.

\ lot Time.
IT cau the GOODNESS between
lated ument.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

The cream % society Is composed
Of people who have money but are IN
able 20 remember how they got IL.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

To acquire wealth Is difficult. TO
keep II is more difncult. and to spead
il wisely Is most difficult.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

They once tried 10 shut a woman
up In a lunatic asylum-but they say
she kept on talking
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

The stronger the language a man
uses the more confidence a woman has
In his bravery.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

! Oap % 1seanse and purify, the
Il It'd a8nshe and heal. Nothing
Qufc safer, surer at any
r al troubles of young or
ii Itch urn, crust, scale, tor.
4 dist Besides, they meet
ant billet preparations.
ampl ach by mail with Book.
4 pea I'D, Cuticura, Dept. l.
Il Sold verywhere.-Adv.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

4 hxcen easant Pellets are the
little Liver pills put up 40 years
reau liver and bowels.-Adv.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

lot d IN difficult for a man
8 the lence of Job-if the
20 On hg neighbor.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

Lydia 4. Pinkham .
Vegetable Com
pound. When / was
As and had tn 9
Oh ami e of Life,
q friend recon-
mended it and it
gave me such relief
from my bad feel
ings that / took
several bottles. /
am now well and
healthy and reenun-
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
Y WOMEN
GUARDED
How They Were
afely Through
ge of Life.

-"I am the mother Of
III ID and owe my life to
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
Prove What sw.mp-ROo, WIN Do For You

Send ten cents to DIR. Kilmer & Co.
Binghamton, n. Y. for a sample sire bot.
tie. II viii convince anyone You will
also receive booklet Of valuable infor.
nation, telling about the kidneys and hlad.
der. When writing. be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Ady.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

are about a thousand kinds of
-
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

0a pound to other ladies. "
NARY NIDGwAY, Durand, Wis.
etts Woman Writes.
: Mass. "My troubles
on W nge, and l felt awfully
Tire ars. had hot flashes
na uently suffered from
Lydia E. Pfnkham's
Me ound and now am WE'LL"
n CoURNoYER, Box 2S9,
una, -.
II ward symptoms as sense of
/ don lashes, headaches, back
Il read Impending evil, timidity,
j III tll6 ars, palpitation of the
lpaxIza fore the eyes, irregu-
u con tion, variable appetite,
ssa Einess, should be needed
Aw women. Lydia E. Pink
81 IL Compound has carried
oIaeE fely through this crisis.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
Weak Kidneys Often the
Result Of DVeTWOTk

On several occasions have been unable
to work and suffered severe pains in the
back, due to my kidneys. | called on q
doctor of Ripon, via. but received no
relief
| tried DR.. Kilmer'a Swamp Root which
gave me instant relief. was then able 10
resume work. swamp Root is the only
relief can get from kidney disease which
] am subject TO in the spring Of the year
am writing this testimonial through my
own free will that sufferers Of kidney and
bladder diseases will know Of the wonder
full merits Of Swamp Root recommend
DR.. kilmer's Swamp Root whenever / can
and always have q bottle Of Swamp Root
in my home.
I purchased Swamp Root Of Mr. c. j.
Burnside, Druggist, Of 200 Main Street.
Ripon. Wis.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
An h PIMPLY FACES

nda. ia Scalp With cutieura
and 0|Htment. Trial Free.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

salt Laka City. Ne. r5-1sfa
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14
Very truly yours,
TunNAG = z

SIS Newbury Street, Ripon. Wis.
have rad the above statement that
Thomas J. Lynch bought Dir Kilmer's
Swamp Root at my store and made oath
the above statement is true in substance
and fact
f. j. Burnside
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me thia
18th day. OF November, 1911.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1916-04-14

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The Detroit times., 1916-04-24
ESTIMATORS
RESTORE CUT IN
ELECTION FUND

After bravely reducing the pay OF
election inspectors from Sie to "
a day, because OF . charter provision
which prohibits the payment OF a
greater emolument for board work.
the estimators lost heart and restor-
ed the cut, Saturday night. About
1000 election inspectors are AFFECT
ed. Deputy City Clerk Guy L. In
calls had an easy time coaxing the
estimators 10 allow the larger
amount. Election boards are sup
posed to exercise considerable
strength on election day.
Architects fees amounting to $780,
900 were allowed whom Commission
er Fenksil threatened to stop work
on the new municipal court building
IL the item vas denied. The esti-
majors thought the 100000 bond To-
sue ought to take care Of the archi-
tects' fees. but Commissioners Fen
kell thought otherwise. and the e.
timators lost their nerve
The Detroit times., 1916-04-24
Has Osteopah Right
T0Pracfioe Surgery?B
Point in Bullock Case

The death Of Mrs. Harry wisch-
meyer, 80 years old, in the Solvay
branch of Harper hospital. following
surgical operation by Dir. Beononl
A. Bullock, osteopath, OF No. 2lI
Stevens building. has raised TIE
question Of the fight of osteopaths
under the Law TO perform such OPP
erations.
Mrs. Wischmeyer. who was the
wife Of the district manager of the
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance
Co., at Des Moines, Ia, he having
been transferred from Detroit sew
eral months ago. died on April Is.
The operation was not In itself OF
. sort upon which there are any in
hibitions under the law for regular
" licensed physicians. n was per-
formed April 2. and Mrs. wischmey-
er was removed to the hospital
when peritonitis developed.
DIR. Bullock was arrested Friday
morning. on suspicion Of manslaugh-
ter, and was released on $1,000 bail.
with two sureties. Saturday. Jus.
tice Carney accepted the bonds. In
vestigation of the death IL being
made by Prosecutor Jasnowski. Cor.
oner J. r. Burgess took possession
CT the body and had II placed in a
vault after his attention had been
called to the situation by DR.. A. b
wickham. of No. 143 Dragoon-ave.
Mr.. wischmeyer Is now on his
way to Detroit from Des Moines.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-24

reported killed several times and
American ofYicials here awaited con-
nrmation. Garcia asked to have the
body CT Baca sent TO Juarez.
Villas approximate location IL
known to Gen. Pershlng. according
TO Columbus advices. but the com
mander Of the American expedition
will not resume the pursuit until his
communication lines are reinforced.
Pershing was also watching the con.
centration OF Carranza troops at Chi
kuahua City in view OF the mani.
tested desire OF the de facto govern
ment for the expeditions withdrawal
and Of the hostility OF the Mexican
populsce.
AZ the time reports arrived from
Gen. Funston's headquarters yester.
day that immediate Withdrawal was
not planned. . miie-long column OF
infantry was moving into Mexico
The Detroit times., 1916-04-24
KIEFER'S
BODY TO ARRIVE
IN CITY TODAY

The body Of Carl Kisfer. con OF
Arthur Kiefer, No. 261 East Grand
blvd. who was killed by . street ear
in Kansas City. 10 expected to ar
rive home during the day.
He was employed a. . salesman
TO- the Parke, Davis 4 CO.. with
headquarters in Kansas City. Be
sides the mother and father. he Is
survived by q twin brother. Herman,
a sister, Mrs. J. c. Danxiger. and an
other brother. DR.. Guy l.. kiefer.
former health ofhcer OF Detroit. Ed
win n. Kiefer. the artist. and Edgar
s. Kiefer. OF Chicago. are uncles OF
the deceased. Mrs. Carl Bonning. OF
Detroit. is an aunt.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-24
NEW PARIS PLANT
TO BE COMPLETE
IN EVERY DETAIL

All modern appliances are being
Installed in the new Paris laundry,
In process OF erection on the south
side u warren-ave.. between Beau
bien and g. An.oine-sts. The own
ers. Messrs. Finley and Rider, are
sparing no expense In perfecting the
mechanical equipment Of their new
plant.
Each washing machine win be
equipped with . separate electric
motor, thus dispensing with the
usual arrangement Of overhead belt
Ing and shafting. The soap and
bleaching liquid win be piped from
the vats direct tn each washer. The
boiler will be set high. and viii be
equipped with q Jones underfed
stcker. The water for washing viii
be heated In q combination heater
with . capacity Of 5000 gallons Of
hot water per hour.
Drinking fountains win be pro.
vided for the use Of the employees.
The elevator will be electrically op-
Grated On the nrst floor viii be
located the engine and boiler rooms,
washers, nat iron workers. dry
tumblers. shaker. marking booths
and wagoL room. The second door
will contain the presses, starch
goods department.. hand ironsrs, etc.
\ Thf stable for the horses II To-
Gated over the wagon storage room.
The stable. as well ~ the hay and
grain loft. viii be fireproof. These
rooms viii be separated from the
laundry by 1c-inch brick wall with
Cut openings. Over the wagon
storage, engine and boiler rooms,
there will be a heavy concrete floor.
Bolton q Chapman. Inc, No. 30
Baltimore-ave. west, have the con-
tract for the plant. including steam.
electric, hydraulic and sanitary
equipment, piping, etc.
The Detroit times., 1916-04-24
LONG CAN
THE WAR LAST?

leave the fat and stuffed living Of
the city to spend some summer
months camping in the woods. where
they have the simplest cousine. the
slightest shelter. and the toughest
clothing, and yet they return restor-
ed in strength and animal spirits.
n we stop TO think, II IL obvious
that, IL we 80 wished, we could give
I'D the largest part OF our habitual
consumption and yet keep. or even
improve, our physical condition.
No Limit TO Human Wants.
The whole history Of a growing
and diversified consumption IL u
story of the development Of human
wants. Not content with the salts
faction Of the primary needs Of sim
pIe food. clothing. and shelter. men
have enlarged and differentiated
their wants without limit a. civiliza'
ton has spread and brought new de-
sires. Not being mere animals, and
not content with mere physical re-
ouirements. they have developed
endless wants Of an esthetic, inter-
lectual and spiritual character.
There being no limit To human
wants, their satisfaction Ia limited
only by the power OF society to pro-
duce the concrete articles and yield
the services which meet these wants.
The productive power Of society is
dependent upon division OF labor,
natural resources. intelligent man
sgement. racial adaptability to in
dustry. invention, the spread OF me-
chanicaI methods and an abundance
Of capital to allow roundabout pro
ductiye operations. Nevertheless, II
remains true that for a considerable
period OF time we could. in a great
emergency, 20 without all but the
primary needs of life; while IL re
mains equally true that today tho
most considerable part OF our pro.
ductive forces are normally engaged
In eivins forth sstisfactions beyond
those for our primary needs.
war upest Trade.
The acoumulats1 capital Of the
The Detroit times., 1916-04-24
oaAf.novs temple Monday even

n oddfsiiows temple Monday even
fhs RIsias Sun soccsrites defeated
! to I. Sunday AFTERNOON.
Frank Krouse. 90. OF No. ios For
est ct, died sunday evening. follow
tng . long Illness. The BODY va
taken 20 relatives In Detroit. Burial
Will be In Holy Cross cemetery. but
the date OF services has not been an
nounced.
Annual reports OF committees and
g the order Of the meeting OF the
"a. 0tophen's parish. Monday evening
a TAO in the parish house.
81. Stephens Men's association viii
q oflcers In the parish house. Wed
ueeday evening.
Posfpens6 meeting Of the st,
0tepheo's sunday school teachins
etsR and officers win take place
Tues1ay evening In the psrish house
The Detroit times., 1916-04-24
RIVER ROUGE

John CuIhane and Aisck paiFnauit
were sentenced to pay $40 nne or
speud 30 days in jail. Monday. by
Justice Nieman, for being drunk and
disorderiy. culhane paid and the 9TH
or took the days.
There viii be a pedro party Tues-
day afternoon AZ o'clock In o. L.
Of l. school hall.
River Rouge camp. Tribe Of Rem
Hur, will give q dancing party Mon
day evening In Labadies hall.
Funeral services for the late owen
Riley, who died Friday. were held
Monday at > o'clock q. m. from Gal
lagher's Undertaking chapel and o. L.
or L. church. Burial was In Ecorse.
DR.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Dickens. Myrtle
c e. ur,1 Hi SSSss on point. eo '' "