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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
To Examine Men for Arsenal Job

The United States Civil Service Commits
sen announces an open competitive ex-
animation to he held at the Postoffice on
September to fll a vacancy in the position
of minor clerk al the FrankfoTd Arsenal al
a salary OF $3.50 to $500 a year The ex-
animation is open to all citizens OF the
United States who meet the requirements'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
READING Bars Elks, children

HARRISBURG. Aug 16.-Members of
the ElSs, who will attend the annual State
convention Of that order In Reading the
week Of August 2s win not be permitted
TO take with them children under l6 years
of agC. Warning 10 this effect, as a result
OF the infantile paralysis outbreak, was
sent 10 officers OF the order today. A sim
liar warning was sent to those in charge
of the annual outing Of the Lutheran Home
at Topton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
SEVERAL WILLS PROBATED


Wills probated today We're those of Rein
hold Merkless 34t5 A street which i'm
private bequests disposes Of property valued
at $3S,0O0; George Rittel l09 Hansberry
street, $4,000; Eleanor RendelI. Boston.
Mass. $500 and Chrstiana Schmutz, 927
West Arizona street, $4,000
The personal effects Of the estate of
John j. Fox have been appraised al
S2O,35O45, and Margaret Finley s66O6. 90.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
CANNONADES KEEP UP
ON FRONTS AT VERDUN
AND ALONG THE SOMME

PARIS, Aug. l6.--There was n lul last
night in the infantry fighting along the
French fronts on the SommG River and at
Nerdun
The French War Office in its official com.
munque today stated that there were no
actions In either of these sectors.
There were cannonades on both sides OF
varying intensity
A squadron OF German aeroplanes at.
tackled the French fortress at Belfort, drop.
ping many bombs
The communIque says there were nc
casualties
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
BRITISH CONTINUE FRUITLESS
ATTACKS on POZIERES LINE,
BERLIN WAR OFFICE SAYS

BERLIN, Aug, 16 The British continued
their frultless attacks along the Thiepval-
Pozieres line last night. but all of them
broke down under the concentrated fire OF
the German batteries and machine guns, the
German War Office stated today.
The English bomharded the German lines
heavily before making their infantry as
saults along the ridge north of Pozeres
which is crossed by the Albert -Bapaume
highway,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
HAS Ex-TENANTs ARRESTED
House Owner Accuses Them of Running
Window Sashes, Water and Gas Pipes

Moving from one house 20 another does
not include removing window sashes and
water and gas pipes.
This fact was impressed upon Peter and
Irene Pasquals and Daniel Lupenetto by
Justice Of the Peace Schmidt Of Camden
today They were held In $500 bail each
for court, accused By Hyman Bloom. a
property owner OF dismantlng a houss at
IL North Ninth street Camden. when thay
a uas teatiaad, had completed part pay
mani On q purchase of tbs property when
they decided p move
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
HEAVY SHELIING BY BOTH
ARMIES CTIRONICLED IN
HAIG'S OFFICIAL REPORT

LONDON. Aug. 16--There was severe
artillery duel on the Somme front last night,
but only minor infantry actions were re-
ported today by the British War Office.
Tho minor infantry engagements were in
the vicinity Of Pozeres. where tho British
lines are being consolidated.
Between the Ancre and the Somme there
was heavy Smelling by both sides all night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
SENATE NAVY BHI
FOR BIG INCREASR'
PASSED BY HOUS
Program Provides for q.
struction of 157 +
Vessels
Sc TO BE BEGUN AT ono,
What House Proposed
and What IT Acceo,,

THE following table shows i.
L the Senate provisions of the r..a, .ss,
bill mean in number of shin.. .asal
compared with the program pS, ~. y
ously accepted by the House p'ysl' ~
House has concurred in the Ssn...!G,e .Ge
larger provisions: '''sNi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
pse-aaas d 50 - in Nsr York

fAW YORK, AuE. IA decrease q 30
~ Ree eeaes ana ; q deaths from lBfantils
naEaIfa# va fzHaFtsd tedaE Today's re-
fp1s se- ~ so eseas aHa ~ aeatha
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16


at the southwest corner of Eighth and
Porter streets will probably he abandoned
When the church was erected about 10
years ago, the scope of It's work was. large
and the congregation represented a big
portion of the population of the south
eastern section of the city, The former
members Of the congregation have moved
away and foreign element has settled in
great numbers The result is that the
church Is not on seif-supporting basis and
is not producing results
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
HELP wANTED-,IALE

SALESMAN for one Of the most remarklbll
propositions of the age; "a man who has elesA
big deals and has earned at least sip00
year in the past: strictly commission: opp9f
tunity wonderful Call Adslphia Hotel, Thur.
day a. m. and ask for Mr.. Winston.
BOYS WANTED. near I6. s12. LedFH
Office.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16

Total money figure carried !,
naval bill, S315,000,O00. -
Total appropriations for thu.
year program, S4Ss, 100000.
Total cost of first years ,b,r,
$110,O00,O0O. pA
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16

Local delegates to the annual convention
Of the Catholic Young Mems Society which
will he held in New York August 2O-22, will
meet tonight at the Cahill Club, 17ll San
som street. Legislation TO he introduced at
the convention by the Philadelphia dele
gates will he discussed. The Philadelphia
convention inasmuCh as the national rresi-
dent Michael J. Sattery, and the national
secretary Sylvester A. Hnuck, Jr, are
Philadephians. The committee i'm charge
includes Frank j. Mcdonnell, Thomas j.
Hughes, John j, Hennessy, Thomas T.
Thornton and Charles +, Gerhardt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
TOO LATE FOR CLASSIFICATION
HELP WAHTED-FESIALE

BOOHKEEPER. assistant: neat writer. qusk
at figures; so week to start; state age. e.
perience and religion. p 9l6. Ledger 0hio
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16
If0 INDICTED AS VICE
DEN PROPRTETORS
Continued from Pare Ono

Continued from PAGE ono
day that an investigation IN Paterson
showed that Perrotti had not visited the
home Of his sister lie Is believed to he
i'm Philadelphia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16

WAFHINTTUN, NHg. IB,-NIniston FgnI
at Copenhagen has been instructed to re
quest permission of the German authoritie
for The passage Of Colonel John G. White
retired, through that country to Rumania
whore he is to buy provisions for the Amer
Jean Relief Commission in Serbia. Colone
White has been held up because of hi
English birth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16

CHICAGO. Aug. 1e.--Edward N. Hurley.
chairman Of the Federal Trade Commits
sion. who has been here in connection with
an investigation Of rises In flour and wheat
prices from the Industrial standpoint, plans
to leave for Washington tomorrow. He
will lay what facts he has obtained before
Government officials. II is not believed
his presentation viii recommend legal ac-
tion by the Government
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16

NEW YORK, Aug. i6-Flfteen members
Of the Progressive party will take the stump
In Maine for the Democratic ticket The
Democrats are preparing to send women
speakers into Maine. Democratic National
Chairman Mccormick plans TO leave for
Chicago next week He returned from
Washington today and will leave again
tonight for the capital with the Progressive
advisory national committeeman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16

WASHlNGTON, Aug. l0.--The Senate For
eign Relations Committee today took up
tho Danish treaty providing for paying Of
S25,OOO,OOO to Denmark for its West Indies
possession. Although some opposition is
expected, the treaty probably will be recon-
mended for ratification without delay and "A
vote may be taken in the Senate within a
week 9
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16

Tho ct,v government mas no mower TO
comma ndeer coal within the city limits
should strike cut off the city's supply, ac-
cordlng to city Solicitor John T. Connelly'
who was asked by Director Joseph $ NC
Laughlin. Of the Department Of supplies
to determine the city's jurisdiction IN ad-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-16

Judge McNIichaeI, dealing with number
Of cases In which the wives were COM
planants and the husbands were tipplers,
Yesterday administered the pledge several
times and advised each drinker that when
he felt like taking a nip TO postpone 1t one
hour-and then drink water.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

To look ones best and feel ones
best il to enjoy an inside bath each
morning to flush from the system the
previous days waste, sour fermenta-
tions and poisonous toxins before II 10
absorbed into the blood. Just an coal,
when II burns. leaves behind certain
amount of incombustible material In
the form OF ashes, so the food and
drink taken each day leave In the all
mentary organs = certain amount OF
indigestible material. which II not
eliminated, form toxins and poisons
which are then sucked into the blood
through tho very ducts which are in
tended to suck In only nourishment to
sustain the body.
II you want to sec the glow OF
healthy bloom In your cheeks, to see
your skin get clearer and clearer, you
are told to drink every morning upon
arising. glass OF hot water with q
teaspoonful OF limestone phosphate
In II. which Ia a harmless means of
washing the waste material and toxins
from the stomach, liver, kidneys and
bowels. thus cleansing, sweetening and
purifying the entire alimentary tract,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
JAKE SALTS TO FLUSH
KIDNEYS IF BACK HURTS
Says Too Much Meat Forms Uric Acid
Which Clogs the Kidneys and
lrritates the Bladder.

Most folks forget that the kidneys
like the bowels, get sluggish and clog
eed and need flushing occasionally
else we have backache and dull misery
IN the kidney region, severe head.
aches, rheumatic twinges, torpid liver.
acid stomach, sleeplessness and all
sorts of bladder disorders.
You simply must keep your kidneys
active and clean, and the moment you
feel an ache or pain in the kidney
region, get about four ounces of Jad
1Salts from any good drug store Eere,
take tablespoonful in a glass of
water before breakfast for a few days
and your kidneys will then act fine.
This famous salts 10 made from the
acid OF grapes and lemon juice, COM
blned with lithia, and is harmless to
flush clogged kidneys and stimulate
them to normal activity. 1t also neu
tralizes the acids in the urine so II
no longer irritates, thus ending blad.
der disorders.
Jad Salts is harmless; inexpensive;
makes delightful effervescent lithia
water drink which everybody should
take now and then to keep their kid.
neys clean, thus avoiding serious COM
plications.
A well-known local druggist says he
sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who be-
Heve in overcoming kidney trouble
while it Is only trouble.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
INTERESTING BITS

New discoveries OF petroleum have
been made In Argentina.
In Sumatra the horn OF the rhinoc
eros is esteemed as a cure for poison
and for that reason is made into drink
ing cups
London's exports to the United
States for November were more than
$14,574 900. as against less than &12.
O00,000 for October.
Gold-min4ng companies IN South
Africa are experimenting with blast.
ing by electricity with a view to mini
mizing the fine dust, which is regard
ed as the chief cause Of miners'
phthisis.
In Serbia every grown man can
claim FIVE acres Of land from the gov
eminent, which is exempt from all
chains OF debt.
A Philadelphia surgeon IL combat
ing diseases peculiar to certain races
by transfusing to patients blood from
members OF other races that seem i'm
mune to the maladies.
A miner lowered into a subterrar
neaa cavern opened by miners blast
at Volcano. New. some time ago, was
unable to discover the ends OF the
assure. Stones dropped through the
opening could be heard bounding from
wall to wall. but there was no sound
indicating that they reached the bot
tom Sparkling stalactites on the sides
Of the cavern were revealed by lights
lowered through the opening.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
IN THE SPRING

Now is the time to bring to your aid
Or. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
lin tablet or liquid form). This won
derful remedy helps to restore st6m-
ach to its natural health and strength
and to secure proper flow OF tho de
gestive juices, good appetite and full
digestion OF the food you eat. II in
vigorates the liver, regulates the bow.
els and puriiies and enriches the blood.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov.
cry Is absolutely free from alcohol and
injurious drugs. It's ingredients print
ed on wrapper. You can be certain Il
10 q true blood-maker, tissue-builder.
and a restorative nerve tonic and that
1t will produce no evil after-efFsct.
Thousands-probably many OF your
neighbors--are willing to recommend
Golden Medical Discovery" because
1t has made them stronger In body.
brain and nerve.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

neIor0 putting more 1000 inlO tne utoi1
ach.
Girls and women with sAllow skins,
liver spots. pimples or pallid compi0x-
ions. also those who wake up with .
coated tongue. bad taste, nasty breath.
others who are bothered with head
aches. bilious spells. acid stomach or
constipation should begin this phoa-
phated hot water drinking and are A..
sured OF very pronounced results IN
one or two weeks.
A quarter pound Of limestone phoG
phatc costs very little ct the drug
store but ID sufficient to demonstrate
that Just 40 soap and hot water
cleanses. pnrifes and freshens the akin
on the outside. 40 hot winter and limo.
stone phosphate act on the inside or.
gans. We must always consider that
internal sanitation Ii vastly more Inn
portant than outside cleanliness. be-
cause the skin pores do not absorb
impurities into the blood, while the
bowel pores do.
Women who desire TO enhance the
beauty OF their complexion should just
try this for week and notice results
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

Dear Mr.. Editor:
For the benefit of others, / gladly
give this statement regarding the
merits OF "Anuric." Am nearly 76
years of age. / suffered from back.
ache, weak back. rheumatism, and
could not control the excretion of the
kidneys. I can safely say that IAN.
uric" the new discovery OF DR.. Pierce.
OF Invalids' Hotel. Buffalo. N. Y, has
done me more real good than anything
/ have ever taken for these ailments.
Eigned--Mrs. N. M. Flint.
NOTE:--A new remedy. called AN
uric" has been discovered by DR..
Pierce. 1t cures backache, headache
and the darling pains and aches OF
rheumatism, kidney and bladder
troubles. This "Anuric" is 81 times
more potent than lithia, and dissolves
uric acid. as hot water does sugar.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
Had Nothing on Him.

An anemic elderly woman, who
looked as If she might have as much
maternal affection as an incubator,
sized I'D a broad shouldered cockney
who was idly looking into a window on
the Strand, and in rasping voice said
to him:
my good man. why aren't you In
the trenches? Aren't you willing to
do ANYTHING for your country"
Turning around slowly, he looked at
her a second and replied contemptu-
ouslv: Move on, you Stacker. Where 8
vour war baby!"-Exchange.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

Now Ia the Time to Get Rid Of These
JlgIy spots.

There's no longer the slightest need OF
yeeIinr ashamed OF your freckles, as the
rrescrjntion othine-double Strengths
Guaranteed to remove these homely spots
Simply get an ounce of othine-douole
strength-from your druggist. and apply
little of 1t night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freekies
have begun to disappear. while the hgnter
that more than one ounce Is needed TO com.
nIeteIv clear the skin and gain beautiful
Re sure 10 ask for the douels strength
othtne as this is sold under guarantee OF
money back If it falls to removk freckies.-
Hy
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
FOR ITCHING SCALP
And Falling Hair Use cuticura soap
and Ointment. Trial Free.

When the scalp In itching because OF
dandruff and eczema shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water will be
found thoroughly cleansing and sooth-
ing. especially II shampoo Ia preceded
by a gentle application OF Cuticura
Ointment to the scalp skin.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura. Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold evervwhere. --Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
The Neglected Vocation.

My daughter writes beautiful poe
try"
Dear me, dear me-" sighed the man,
and the world SO hungry for good
cooks"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
ALIENS FooT-EAsE FOR THE

TROOPS
Many war zone hospitals have ordered
Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder
for use among the troops, Shaken into
the shoes and used in the foot-bath,
Aliens Foot Ease gives rest and comfort
and makes walking a delight. Sold every
where, Csc Try ii today. Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
e., really fine coffee at a mod

For a really fine coffee at a mod
crate price, drink Denisons seminole
pro,s 35c the h., in sealed cans.
Only one merchant in each town
ss,ls Seminole If your grocer ism
the one, write the Denison Cof1ee co,
chicago. for a souvenir and the name
of YOUR Seminole dealer.
Buy the h. Canister Can tor $i.oo.
ADV.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
A Just Tribute,

Why did Wombat leave his money
to found home for servant girls"
Well, you know he was a manufac-
turer of fine china. And he always
said the girls did a lot for his bust
ness"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

March 81, 1915.
Germans bombarded Llbau.
Russians fought way down slope
OF Carpathians into Hungary.
German army corps cut to pieces
In North Poland.
British steamers Flaminian and
Crown OF CASTLE sunk by subma-
rines.
German soldiers near Thourout,
Belgium, killed by bombs from aero
planes.
German airmen raided Ostroien-
ka, Russia.
King George gave up liquor In
royal household.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

n YOUR skin is scratched BY q rusty
nail, apply Hanford' Balsam at once
It $ ould prevent blood poison. Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

Coles Carbolisalve Quickly Relieves
and heals burning, itching and torturing
skin diseases 1t instantly stops the pain
of burns. Heals without scars. Csc and
60c by druggists. For free sample write
to The ]. w. Cole Co. Rockford. Ill.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
His Way.

my bookseller Ia contrary fel-
low"
so Ia mine, for when order .
book. he books the order"
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
Rub u on and Rub Il In,

For lame back, stiff neck and sore
throat. apply Hanford's Balsam Of
Myrrh. and be sure to rub 1t In thor.
oughly. 1t In guaranteed to cure or
your money will be refunded by your
dealer ADV.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

Got" said the girl. Il wash my
hands of you"
Before you do any ndwashing,
better take off that ring gave you,
he ratorted, frigidly. Tran.
script.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
Truth viii Out,

Bill-She's one girl who's fond OF
me.
Fred-How do you know?
Bill saw it iD-I mean on-her
face.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
Nine 20 Draw From.

Hiker--Young Pellets tells me he
makes a specially of doctoring cats.
Piker-Well, his patients are lucky.
Hiker~-How's thatg
Piker-They each have nine lives.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
Opinions.

Rich Man-Poverty is no disgrace.
Poor Man-No. but that's about all
the good you can say for 1t.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
Very Much So.

could you select something breezy
Tow Tho decorations of the party"
Why rot try windfowers?
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

lion electrical horse power every day
to run its industries. ..
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
,,bn,v Reads the War News.

What is a ccunter-attack. pa
when YOUR mother goes shopping
Johnny. Judge.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
corronoratiye Evidence.

History repeats itself, they say
Yes. These war MINIS al! LOOK
much alike to me.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
Not Enough.

How much is he making!
"Pe,ween a motorcycle ana a car.
Bulletin.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

II a man has money his funny St0-
ries will always get laugh.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
q laxative-three for cathartic.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30

Don't wait until II begins To sprinkle
before starting to lay up money for .
rainy day.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1916-03-30
Natura, Ability,

How this patient does keep upl"
"of course, he does. He's an aviap
tor"