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Williams news., 1917-08-30
Splendid Medicine For Kidneys, Liver
 and Bladder

For the past twenty years I have been acquainted with your preparation, Swamp Root, and all those who have had occa- sion to use such a medicine praise the merits of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root; spe- cially has it been very useful in cases of catarrh or inflammation of the bladder. I firmly believe that it. is a very valuable medicine and recommendable for what it is intended.
 Very truly yours,
 DR. J. A. COPPEDGE, Oct. 2e, 1916. Alanreed, Texas. Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y., for 6 sample size bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information, telling about the kidneys and bladder. When writing, be sure and mention this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
Williams news., 1917-08-30
Cause for congratuIation.

The United States is again demon strating to the world that 1t is Gods country-a land flowing not only with milk and honey" but also producing bounteously from its rich soil all the articles of food required to support it's own teeming millions and also to SUD- ply liberally to the people with whom this country is allied in the fight for justice, democracy and humanity against the inhuman assaults of au. tocracy and militarism.
Williams news., 1917-08-30

and it has helped me in every way. 1 am not nearly so nervous, no headache or pain. I must say that Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the best remedy any sick woman can take. " Mrs. MARGARET QUINN, Rear 259 Worthen St, Lowell, Mass.
 Other warning symptoms are 8 sense of suffocation, hot flashes, headaches, backaches, dread of impending evil, timidity, sounds in the ears, palpitation of the heart, sparks before the eyes, irregularities, constipation, variable appetite, weakness, inquietude, and dizziness.
 If you need special advice, write to the Lydia B. Pinkham Medicine Go. (confdentiaD, Lynn, Mass.
Williams news., 1917-08-30

Change of Life and the bad feelings common at tn a t time. I was in a very nervous condi- tion, with headaches and pain a good deal of the time so 1 was unfit to do my work. A friend asked me to try Lydia E. Pinkham's V e g e t a b le Com noup1 xr,b;oh r J;I
Williams news., 1917-08-30
HAVE SOFT, WHITE HANDS
Clear Skin and Good Hair by Using
 Cuticura-Trlal Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify, the Ointment to soothe and heal Besides these fragrant, super-creamy emol- lients prevent little skin troubles be- coming serious by keeping the pores free from obstruction. Nothing better at any price for all toilet purposes.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept L, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Williams news., 1917-08-30
Brought 1t Back.

"Josiah," said Mrs. Hawbuck, "I hope you kept your head while you were in New York" 'I did, Martha" was the humble re ply, "but I guess it was only because none O them sharpers had any use for 1t"
Williams news., 1917-08-30

In Our Boarding House. "That new couple look as if they had some guilty secret"
 "They have"
 "Huh?"
 "They kept house once, but they don't want to do anything that will add to the landlady's power by letting her know they didn't make a success of t"-Louisville Courier-Journal.
Williams news., 1917-08-30
Way of Daniels.

Secretary Daniels threatens to "clean up" Newport unless the local authorities attend to the job. The sec retary seems determined to get him. self disliked by all manner of crooks. Rochester Herald.
Williams news., 1917-08-30
Uuhl

He started to take a nap in the bar Der chair but awoke with a terrible start.
 Have a bad dream, sir?" asked the sympathetic barber.
 "You bet I did. I dreamed the boy was blacking my white shoes."
Williams news., 1917-08-30
lnnuendo-

"I took first prize at the dog show," remarked Flubdub.
 "What were you entered as?" in quired WOmbat with an irritating smirk.-Kansas City Journal.
Williams news., 1917-08-30
All Lovers of Freedom In Line.

The presidents ringing phrase, 'to make the world safe for democracy" has focused into one unquenchable flame the aspirations, not of nation nor of a group of nations, but of man. kind.
Williams news., 1917-08-30
That Solemn Expression.

Two sailors were coming along the sidewalk just as a newly married cou- pie came out of the church to enter an automobile. Said one sailor: "There goes another poor devil launched upon the sea of matrimony."
 'Yes," said the other, land he looks as If he expected to strike a mine any minute."-Boston Transcript.
Williams news., 1917-08-30

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue; much better than liquid blue. Delights the laundress. All grocers. Adv.
Williams news., 1917-08-30
The Trouble.

"Whatca looking so blue about, old top?"
 "Oh, my wife wants more clothes, though til the year her wardrobe has been oversubscribed.'
Williams news., 1917-08-30

The average girl believes that an en-
 gagement is one continuous round of pleasure. And very often it is.
Williams news., 1917-08-30
At the Summer Resort.
ella-HeIlo. Frank.

Stella-Hello, Frank.
 Bella-Now, there you go calling him Frank. I am his fiancee and want you to understand, dearie, that I am the only one around here who has the Franking privilege.
Williams news., 1917-08-30
Advancing Civilization.

Advancing Civilization.
 As a proof that civilization is ad- vancing, it may be pointed out that African traders, who used to supply Uganda with rum, calico, brass wire and beads are now doing a flourish ing trade in wrist watches.
Williams news., 1917-08-30

Widows frequently lead bachelors to the marriage altar; they have been there before and know the way.
Williams news., 1917-08-30

Ten smiles for nickel. Always buy Red Cross Bag Blue; have beautiful, clear white clothes. Adv.
Williams news., 1917-08-30

Wives are more liberal than hus- bands. The wife who has a mind of her own Is apt to give her husband a piece of it.
Williams news., 1917-08-30
Don't Poison Baby.

oRTY YEARS AGO almost mother thought PAREGoRC or apdan1T to make These drugs FROM WHICH THERE IS NO WAKING. Many killed
 
 prohibited selling anybody without labelling is "A medicine 1hic res pain and produces smell Cordils Soothing permit medicine children it NOT CONTAIN NARCOTICS, if it bears the signature -H ofC HI ~ ~NHZxN-
Williams news., 1917-08-30
Quite So.

'He Is in grave revery, isn't he7" "He does seem to be buried In thought"
Williams news., 1917-08-30
See!

T see they are looking for draft camp sites"
 "Yep; suppose that will give the op- ticians lots of work"
Williams news., 1917-08-30
WOMEN OF
 MIDDLE AGE
Mrs. Quinn's Experience Ought to Help You Over
 the Critical Period.

Lowell, Mass. the last three years I have been troubled with the
Williams news., 1917-08-30
Natural Noise,

That's a yellow-dog fund" 'Then why wonder there's a howl about itT
Williams news., 1917-08-30

TdCSo duyWn6T0S attracts and kllIa alinies. Neat. clean, ornamental, convenient cheap. Lasts all season. Made of metal, can { tsptll or tip ever; will not sell or injure anything. Guar anteed effective. Sold by dealers. or ( sent y sx- prsss prepaid for Sl co
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-27
COMB SAGE TEA IN
FADED OR GRAY HAIR
IF Mixed with Sulphur it Darkens
so Naturally Nobody
can Tell.

Grandmother kept her hair beautifully
darkened, glossy and attractive with a
brew of Sage Tea and Sulphur. When
ever her hair took on that dull, faded or
streaked appearance, this simple mixture
was applied with wonderful effect. By
asking at any drug store for ''Wyeth's
Sage and Sulphur Compound" you will
get large bottle Of this old-time recipe,
inproved>by the addition of other ingred
tents, all ready to use, for about SO cents.
This simple mixture can be depended
upon to restore natural color and beauty
to the hair.
A well-known downtown druggist says
everybody uses Wyeth's Sage and Sui
phur Compound now because it darkens
SO naturally and evenly that nobody can
tell it has been applied 50 easy to
use. too. You simply dampen a comb or
soft brush and draw it through your hair,
taking one strand at time. By morning
the gray hair disappears; after another
application or two, it is restored to it's
natural color and looks glossy, soft and
beautiful. This preparation is delight
full toilet requisite It is not intended for
the cure, mitigation or prevention of dis
ease.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-27

On the first day Of each month you
will receive a like amount. Sympathi-
zing with you, as we do, upon the loss
of vour excellent husband, we still feel
that YOU are to be congratulated that
his love has provided for you this IN
come, which by the terms OF his policy
contract will continue for twenty years
even if you should die sooner, in which
case the balance for that time will go
to your little girl, or if you should live
longer than twenty years will continue
to come to YOU on the first day of every
month of your life. This is the mes
sage of your husbands devotion, pro-
missed on in his VIII, which he showed
to US.
Mrs. Wister called her little daughter
to her side, took the child s finger in
her own and slipping it under the en-
velope flap slit the paper open and drew
out a check for fifty dollars, saying,
Sweetest, this is daddy's message to
you and me Of a devotion that has out
lived death and that will follow Us all
the days of our lives. This day there
must be JOY in Heaven where daddy
is because he knows that he has
Guarded the brood in his own nest
And llepthis faith with those he
loved.'
"Oh, John, John, ''-the tears Of
gratitude were overfowing now and
ripping down the young widow s
cheeks like two strings Of pearls
"Oh, John do you not see now? He
worked hard, he saved, he denied him
self, he wore old clothes, cheap clothes,
he walked when he might have ridden
to rest himself and all the time through
these two years he was sacrificing him
self that he might provide for us, and
he was, oh! so happy all the time; while
he was well he was gay and smiling,
an he went smiling still, into the Val
ley of the Shadow because his secret
provision for our future was itself
smiling in his heart''
John pressed her hand, kissed the lit
tie girl and went away without word.
Something was swelling in his throat
and it ached. Outside, he looked up
and whispered.
Who has not learned in hours of Faith
The Truth-to Sense and Flesh un-
known
That life is ever Lord Of Death
And love can never lose it's own!
If you will be interested in making
similar provision for those dependent
upon you write, or see, Lewis B. Suiter,
representative Of the New York Life
Insurance Company, Scotland Neck, N.
G. Adv.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-27
PUT CREAM IN NOSE
AND STOP CATARRH
Tells How To Open Clogged Nos
trils and End Head Colds.

You feel fine in few moments. Your
cold in head or catarrh will be gone
Your clogged nostrils will open. The air
passages of your head will clear and
you can breathe freely. No more dull
ness, headache; no hawking, snufaing.
mucous discharges or dryness; no strug
Cling for breath at night.
Tell your druggist you want small
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm. Apply q
little of this fragrant, antiseptic cream
in your nostrils, let it penetrate through
every air passage of the head; soothe
and heal the swollen, inf1amed mucous
membrane, and relief comes instantly
It is just what every cold and catarrh
sufferer needs. Don't stay stufed:up
and .miserable.>
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-27

A gray or baldheaded man is consid
cred passe, and when he applies for a
position in an enterprising concern, he
is turned down and a younger looking
man secures the job. Mildredina Hair
Remedy prevents hair falling, restores
pie, 10 cents.
THE MILDRED LOUISE co.
Boston, Mass.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-27
WILLIAM WISTER'S WILL A MES
SAGE FROM BEYOND THE GRAVE

Just graduated from a course in
which the physical sciences held first
place, John had all the certainty, even
about uncertainties, characteristic Of
youth.
HFather,' said he, "here' s a maya
zine writer saying that the late Prof.
James has since his death been com
municating with people still alive, and
has even appeared in cap and gown
to a woman. Such stuff imposes on the
weak and credulous to their injury. It
ought to be barred from publica ton
The oldbanker put down his paper,
took off his eyeglasses, carefully plac-
ed his finger tips one against the other
and replied: "Well, I don It know
Maybe we are all more or less like Ho-
ratio: our philosophy may not embrace
all the things IN heaven and earth.
I've seen so many possibilities become
vention-that I IN rather more credu-
lous than [ was at your age.
Then had very few doubts about any
thing. For instance, I thought Tenny
son s vision Of
FThe nations airy navies Crap
ping in the central blue
very beautiful as poetic imagery, but
quite impossible. Yet we know now
it was a prophecy, since it has been
fulfilled in the European war. I don It
know; the time may come when we
shall not be at all surprised that living
ears are hearing voices from the undis
covered country beyond the grave.'
The old banker shifted his position,
looked his son squarely in the eyes and
continued: 81 was myself once start
led when one Of our customers told me
that on the first day Of every month
husband.''
"She's crazy" exclaimed John,
"clean crazy. did not know your
depositors included lunatics,' he ad-
ded jokingly.
The old banker smiled tolerantly,
edo you think Mrs. Wister insane,
my son7''
John WINGED. Had his father sensed
his feelings toward the young widow?
But he answered promptly, "of course
not; she is the sanest person I know.
But what has Mrs. Wister to do with
it?o
ooh, only this, that she is the Gus
toner [ alluded to-your sister s friend
and yours. You know her husband died
with nothing to dispose of by will, yet
he left will. It is strange one. I
have a copy of it and will read it to
you.
The old banker replaced his spec
tacles, turned to drawer, took out a
paper, unfolded it, and, leaning back
in his chair and real aloud:
This my last Will and Testament:
needing neither probate ncr executor,
since | leave no estate subject to ad-
ministration. But to my beautiful and
beloved wife and our precious little
girl leave love that shall outlive
death and find expression from me On
the first day Of each month after have
gone on ahead to Heaven.
That s all Of it, John, but Mrs
Wister tells me that not once since her
husband died two years ago has she
failed to receive on the first day of
each month the promised reinsurance of
his devotion. Ah-h-h, this happens to be
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-27
HNo. John,' said Mrs. Wister, 81 IN

x
Ono, John,o said Mrs. Wister, ~ IN
not a spiritualist; IN not even an ad-
vanced psychologist. [ know and care
nothing about occult science, SO called,
I am, as you have just said, very
| level-headed person. But what your
! father told you is true. Ny husband
| had bought this cottage, paid for 1T
! in my name When William died two
years ago he was thirtyseven years
old, I was twenty-seven and our daugh-
ter was in her second year. OF course
| his salary stopped with his unexpect-
ed death-he was Ill less than a week
and when his funeral expenses had
been paid our little hoard in your ia
theirs bank was almost wiped out. [
felt very helpless, very much alone;
I didn It know what to do. -
The young widow bent over her ba
by and stroked her head. The mem
orv of her double distress-the loss Of
her husband and her anxiety for her
child and herself-was still strong IN
her. Presently she raised her head and
continued:
"The day after William s burial a
gentlemen called, put some questions
and asked me to sign a form he had
filled out. I did so, thinking it was a
report for the vital statistics bureau
Of the health office. The same day in
looking over William s papers found
a sealed envelope, addressed in his
handwriting to me. It contained tho
will your father read to you. could
not imagine what it meant. I knew
William was man Of strong religious
sentiment, but he had never intimated
to me that he thought it possible for
the dead to communicate with the !iv-
ing in any way and fearing the effect
his peculiar will might have on others
I kept it to myself.'' The door ben
rang. "Wait moment, John,'' said
Mrs. Wister. She put the little girl
on John s knee and went out When
ouc Cdul0 UdCh dICcI d mluuIc Us So
and sat down, she held a long envel-
ope in her hand; there was on her face
a look so uplifted and spiritual that
she came back after minute or so
beautiful. The tears came to her eyes
but did not run over as she turned them
on him and said: "John, my message
has come! It is in this letter. I am
going to show it to you directly, but be-
fore [ do [ want to finish nv story.
William was buried on the twenty
eighth day Of the month. On the first
of the next one [ got an envelope Just
like this. At once William g prom
isesprang into my mind. Ny hands
shook so could hardly open the envel-
ope. When I did get it open found
check for fifty dollars and letter The
letter ran like this:
MESSAGE FROM THE GRAVE
Dear Madam 70 our late husband g
foresight two years ago in taking out
with this company for your benefit a
! monthly income policy of insurance, has
! provided for you FOR twenty years and,
if you should live longer, for your
whole lifetime, an income Of fifty dol
!; lars month. We enclose you now our
. check for the first monthly payment.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1917-02-27

the first day Of the month, son; suppose
you call on Mrs. Wister today
about two O'Clock this afternoon-and
get her to tell you the whole story. The
message may come while you are there
with her and you may judge for your
self it's substance and authenticity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11

This attractive writing in Duncan Frasers seler
shows typical adaptation Of Chinese motifs The Chinese
Chppendale furniture. and the wallpaper with its VIVID
flowers and birds speak OF the Chinese English influence OF
the eighteenth century Blush green's greensh blues and
vivid freaksh reds predomnste And let's not forget the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11

This beautiful ehintr is built on lovely
blese yellowish background. The butter
Ay is the japanese Cupid. and the sign
Of eonjussl felicity. while the parrot is
used a. a warning to unlsithful wives
The combination seems to cover the
whole ground.
Chisis (ro~ P,oeio, y Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11

Reds and greens and tans on black background
and a mixture Of japanese. Chinese and English in
Auences make this a typical eighteenth century
chntz fitting the scheme Of decoration that came
in with the Chinese porcelain. The lad sliding down
the banister suggests an American influence also
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11

A true Chine. p...fn smbo5es q wealth and hsppDes such
you would BOD on an Old ak b.o.de Al the bottom tie
Isnc d the Bks the Jewels The Deep and dragons thu, ypy
onno,ence The my bats symbols hspnes fos be, and
hsppns. are tie word chper The s~ creative
pow,r The colon the green and The blue d The with md
nsh blue background and hons and dragons packed dull red
"' 49, Chsis fvow Pyoclor y CO.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-11

Sorry to say that China never saw
anything like this. 1t shows what
happened to Chinese art when it
reached eighteenth century Eng
land. This chintz is printed on
yellow background. The strips
forming the panels. however, are
copied from some real Chinese
lady's sleeve bands.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-11-21
THE COUNTRY CHURCH
Should Serve Itself and Farmers by
Promoting Progressive Farrlna

Just as no stream can possibly rise
higher than its source so no church
can make progress faster than its
people, says DR.. w. II. Mills. we'll
known Presbyterian minister and pro.
fessor Of rural sociology at Clemson
College. The piety and spirituality OF
the church are in direct proportion to
the piety and spirituality in the homes
ana in the lives Of it's members. So
also. the Intelligence and vigor which
the church shows in supporting the
work of its denomination, indicate tho
average intelligence and financial abil.
1ty OF the people of its congre CATION.
A live prayer meeting shows that
some members pray at home; a grow.
ing Sunday school shows that tho
people are Interested in the welfare
Of the children and the study Of the
Bible. Small gifts to missions must
mean little interest in missions or
little ability to give.
The Country Church and Agriculture.
Tho country church must be inter
ested In good roads. for upon the
roads the church attendance largely
uoPeaoSI Ill crops, IoT upon lnelr ylGl1
the church income depends. Thus the
church roots itself in the lives Of
the people and unfailingly declares
the prosperity Of the community,
whether the soil is rich and we'll pre-.
pared or poor. stony and neglected.
There Is an intimate relation between
a prosperous agriculture and a pros
DerOus church
Suppose the crops are in need OF
rain, petitions are sent up for refresh.
Ing showers. But again, crops wilt
from bad farm practice-the soil IS
not in proper condition to retain mois.
ture. Then ought not the church to
be Interested and take part in teach.
Ing those who can correct this bad
farm management and show the way
to more profitable yields? Since op.
perfume rains, the direct gift Of God,
and good farming. the result OF scien.
tiflc teaching, alike, produce more
abundant harvests, out OF which the
church income Is paid. the church
should have vital interest in both
and should not neglect either. It may
obtain the rain in answer to prayer;
II can secure the larger income from
correct Farm management only, as IL
urges it's people to heed such teach.
lngs W