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The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
Effect OF INSECTS ON WAR
Relationship is Closer Than Most Peo'
pie Realize, According to y. S.
Bureau of Entomology.

Entomology, that branch Of zoology
which treats of insects, has a much
closer relation to war problems than
most people realize, and the bureau OF
entomology has asked that pamphlets,
circulars, posters, leaflets, etc., pertain
ing to war phases of the field OF
science ne sent to it's office in Wash
ington, so that they can be assembled
and classified for future reference, says
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
I Among the questions that properly
come under this head and have bear
ing on the war are those pertaining to
the attacks of insects on crops, the
prevention Of mosquitoes, insects IN
food and water, and so on. While
many publications will not possess ma
teral of special scientific value, all
will ct least have a historic interest.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
RUN AUTOS WITH COAL GAS
London Motorists Find It Cheaper
Than Gasoline at Present High
Price Of Latter.

Great interest has been aroused by
he reference made in the London
Telegraph recently to the economic ad-
vantags Of the utilization of coal gas
as a substitute for petrol (gasoline),
says that newspaper. 1t has been es-
tablished by actual practice that 250
cubic feet of coal gas-the ordinary
gas that is used for household illumlna-
ton purposes-equals one gallon Of pc
troll when applied to the work of driv-
ing q motor vehicle. If gas costs "
cents 1000 cubic feet 1t is equivalent
to petrol at 10 cents gallon, and at
90 cents 1000 cubic feet is equivalent
to its competitor at "a cents gallon.
AS petrol cannot be bought today
for commercial purposes at under 4s
to SO cents a gallon, it will be seen
how great is the economy effected. So
far as the alterations rendered neces-
sary to the engine Of motor vehicle
are concerned, the only additional ex-
penditure is about $3.50, and the gas
bag container for the storing of the
vapor costs $75. Thus, for the ex-
pendtiure Of $3.50, an ordinary petrol
using motor vehicle Of any description
can be converted into gas driven one,
and the driving expenses reduced enor~
mously.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
For Darkened London.

Suggestions for making ourselves
visible when the lights are low are
becoming rather alarming. We are adj
vised, observes the London Chronicle,
TO wear Eight clothes for dark streets"
One humorist goes so far as to suggest
q "coat of whitewash" for evening
wear. White hats or CATERS would
call for less expenditure than an ex-
tra light night suit which most of us
would be obliged to add to our ward
robe. But perhaps the simplest device
would be white smock, with special
musical box attachments; for one night
warderer says he makes a practice of
<singing as he walks to let other folks
know he is coming.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
Lemon Juice
For FreCkIes
GirlsI Make beauty lotion at
home for a few cents. Try ii!

Squeeze the Juice of two lemons into
a bottle containing three ounces OF
orchard white, shake well, and you
have a quarter pint of the best freckle
and tan lotion, and complexion beau
tifier, at very, very small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and any
drug store or toilet counter will supply
three ounces of orchard white for q
few cents. Massage this sweetly fra
grant lotion into the face, neck, arms
and hands each day and see how
freckles and blemishes disappear and
how clear, soft and white the skin be-
comes. Yes! It is harmless. Adv.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
FOURTH MINNESOTA INFANTRY
BECOMES REALITY-COMPA-
MES TO BE RECRUITED AT
ONCE.
OFFICERS SELECTED;
,R0WLEY TO BE MAJOR
Service in New Body to Be Attractive
from Standpoint Of Pay-Minne-
apolis Guardsman to Receive
Approximately 1915
Per Day.

St. Paul, July 27.-The Fourth Min
hesota infantry has come into exist
ence. Governor Burnquist has issued
the order for the creation of a fourth
regiment, under the National Guard
act of Congress, which provides that
in time of war an additional regiment
may be formed.
The organization of the Fourth
Minnesota infantry will be under the
direct supervision of Judge John r.
MCGEE of the Minnesota Public Safety
commission, who has been asked by
Governor Burnquist to take full charge
of the work.
Officers Selected.
Officers Of the five companies, which
will constitute the strength o. the or
ganization for the present, have been
selected, and the work of recruiting
men has been commenced at the Min
neapolis armory.
Under the plan decided upon by Gov
ernor Burnqu1st, Minneapolis will
have two companies, st. Paul one and
two will be formed in St. Louis coun-
ty and on the Iron range
RowIey to Be Major.
Frank B. Rowley, with 20 years of
service to his credit, will be major OF
the regiment. One Of the captains will
be J. G: Melville of MINNEAPOLIS, who
saw service in the Philippines and in
China, served with the New York
guard, was an officer of the First
Minnesota Field Artillery and was at
one time a sergeant in the regular
army. He will be captain of Company
A. Names of the other captains have
not yet been announced.
Attractive From Pay Standpoint.
Service in the new regiment will be
made attractive from the pay stand
point. Under the federal law the mem.
bers of the guard will be paid 50 per
day and IS cents per day for subsis'
tence. For the Minneapolis companies
patriotic citizens have subscribed to a
fund which will add another 81 day,
giving the guardsmen total of $3.75
a day for the duration Of the war
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
Humor From British Tar.

Humor From British Tar.
An incident illustrative of the quiet
honor of the British tar is thus de-
scribed:
In Modros harbor. in the eastern
Mediterranean, a coxswain of the navy
ran his picket boat into trawler, and,
knowing his error, listened with dis
ciplinary patience while the irate mas
ter expressed his views on royal naval
picket boats in a wealth of invective.
The silent coxswain pushed off, but,
passing under the stern of the trawler,
looked up at one of the crew and
shouted:
"NNhat do you feed your old man on7
Acid drops?"-London Tit-Bits.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
Golf Limo Made Clear.

Henry's father was a golf enthusl'
asst therefore Henry knew all about
the game. One time he asked:
"Henry, why is it that men who play
golf always yell fore instead Of look
out or some such thing?"
Henry thought for q second time be-
fore an inspiration came from looking
at his young sister, who was diligently
getting her arithmetic.
"You see," he replied, ut takes too
long to yell 'toot-toot,' and that sounds
SO much like 'two-two' that they just
add them together and yell four -
Everybody's Magazine.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
Not Guilty.

In mighty wrath the sergeant came
into the midst Of the new batch OF re-
cruits and fixed his eagle eye on one
who evidently was so horribly self
conscious that he simply hated to
wash.
eli, your roared the fierce person.
"Have you taken a bath?"
Mild indignation was in the raw'un's
voice as he answered:
"No; is there one missing?-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
Ready to Give Instructions.

Louise is proud Of recently &C
auired accomplishment Of learning to
turn somersaults. One day an I'M
married schoolteacher passed the yard
where Louise was playing.
"Have you a little girl?" inquired
Louise.
eyes," replied the teacher in jest.
"Well, then," said Louise, "some day
I am going out and show her how to
turn somersaults."
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
Mean Trick.

81 see that free electricity is sup
piled to the citizens of Ashland, Ore,
for porch illumination"
'"That would look as If the dealers
in electricity we're not on friendly
terms with the people who sell ham,
mocks."
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
unimportant Military News.

Provoked to an impatience that was
little less than monumental because or
the ceaseless reports of unimportant
news Of the enemy's doings, an Eng
lish army officer recently could restrain
himself no longer. 'The enemy is con-
tinuing to fortify the coast, sir" said
the subaltern. II don't care If they
1ftyfy It," roared the officer; It'll
make no difference."-TheA rgonaut.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
No 1mnrovement.

II see Michigan contractor is the
inventor of Hotor-driven riddle
which quickly separates sand into six
different Sizes"
81 can't see that is getting any
where. Suppose the sugar particles
are the same size as the sand?"
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
Quick Action,

June-Belle is to marry Lieutenant
Dashaway.
Jessica-The fibber! Only yester-
day he told me that he didn't expect
to see any real fighting for six months
Town Topics.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
Heroes of Canine World.

The Belgian police dogs, on account
Of their ability to detect and capture
criminals, and the great St. Bernards,
which were famous for their rescues
Of travellers lost in the alpine SHOWS,
was considered the greatest heroes Of
the canine world until the present war
introduced the Red Cross dogs, whose
deeds of valor in front Of the trenches
have saved the lives Of thousands Of
sorely wounded.-National Geographic
Magazine.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02

It sometimes happens that a man is
kept from squandering his money for
mining stock because he has none to
sqaander.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
She Was Mistaken.

"George, didn't I hear you slipping
upstairs on your tiptoes very late last
night?"
"No, wiley, dear. I crawled up on
nv hands and knees."-GargOyle.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
COUNTY CHAIRMEN FOR
FOOD CAMPAIGN NAMED
Women Selected to Direct Conserva.
ton Activities Throughout Mime
sota-Work With War Boards.

mittee of the Council of National De-
Tense is in the charge of women who
have been appointed chairmen in each
county. These county chairmen will
manage the campaigns for food con.
servation in their own districts and
will further the interests Of the Won.
ems auxiliary in every way possible.
The complete list of county chairmen
follows:
4tSse%s: s + S $Sisssy a9tan
w F. T. G Wiatine P Semd
Bis E6Ms %sn1aiea
Ssrver-,irs; eee: PutSlt: clasSa: -
Ciay@Mrs Curtis Pomeroy, Barnesyue.
sssFMs: 2sfs S:'tS nnS NaEHi
S.Sw wSg.M's Ras3 Han t1, Rqy Lake.
Ps sefs RIVE Sfcho5s Sof Blue Earth
W W. H M NsfE hidstSn
R. WINS MSpsin Her Gann0n Falls
He%stsa@Mss G. f Sssiass c%5s5s1ii Ill.,.
ssns " Nj Moo Sysa ca%or f1gk R'pd
itasea-MTs Otto Bers9: Grand Rspids.
Jackson-Mrs. r.: j: Leigh, Lakefeld
Ksadiyoh,,M l.; D; NJ Tal!mq9: , spiieer.
Lac qai PsrleMrs: Tiee chrstahson' Daw
r. sueur1Mu; c. W, Glotfe1ter. watervill..
McHeod~Mrs: p H. T.: L. simons, Glencoe.
P Pntiips MshnGne.
Martin-Nrs. Frank DAY. EairInont,
M Ms l. E Brs SSs.*E LITTLE Fss
HsSrsyI1Iss Jennie Holm SlsSton:
Nobles-Mrs. Lee Shell Eli Wilmington.
Norman-Mrs: B; F; Tenney. Ada:
otter ,Tan-Mrs. Chas. r: Wright: Fergus Falls
Pennington-Mrs. Chas. R. Halgrim, Thief Riv.
PipestoneGMrs Grace Hanson, Pipestons.
RSkMs 4ob A. s Me Gieo@oaS
R.mseya =. g.; J. T. Hale. 1871 Goodrich Ave-
Redw ~c E. A. Pease, Redwood Falls.
k ki1zsnA: Joseph Massey Dsy1 Scrthed d
seq Geo. Me es ye' Reseau.
St. Louis-NIrs. Erwin Lerch, Hibbing.
sherburne-Mrs. Chas. BabeocE. Elk River.
Stearns-Mrs. Fannie French Morse Sank Cen.
stssis-MSs: NJ F; AI saas 9watonna.
G 5u,iu ch H95sop Long Ren f2are
Waeasha;Mrs. John ": Murdoch, wabasha.
waseca-Mrs D. S. Cummings, Waseca.
Wsshington,Mrs W MasterRan saltwater
Mary oIsea. S. charea
Y.ileW Nelson tpro1y fr
A1. Lende), Candy.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02

The man who has but one shirt is
short on change.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02

It's a mans nature to crave power,
and if he can't bully another man or
dog he gets married.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
When Your Eyes Need Care
Try Murine Eve Remedy

No smarting Just Bye Comfort. 90 cents q
Druggists or mail Write for Free Eye BOOK.
AVRJ NE EYE RRAEDY CO.. CH1CA0O
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
Good Joke.

The Dog-Say, cat, got de joke on
de Teller wot tied dis to me. Why, dat
can was half-full Of potted ham.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02

The demand for good advice is not
equal to the supply.
The Tomahawk., 1917-08-02
KIDNEY
TROUBLE

you can make no n.
Kilmer's Swamp-Roc
medicine. At druggf
dollar sizes. Sample
Post, also pamphlet
Address DR.. Kilmer
N. Y, and enclose I
ton this paper.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
VIII GET TIE LOAFERS

This week a census of poolroom
saloon, corner. and stable loafers was
started by the local Public Defense
Committee. All between the ages OF
twenty-one and thirty-five are listed
and upon not being able to give sat
isfactory answers are arrested ano
charged with vagrancy. From this
list, which will be official, the first
lot will be taken in the selective draft
call. Young men between these ages
here are pottery workers, and have
done more to cause a shortage of ware
than any other means. This class LOAF
when there is work, and cares moth
ing for those who desire steady en-
ployment.-Pottery Journal.
The above editorial deserves space
and comment, for every city is in.
tested with this class, and the city
and county officials should cooper
ate to eliminate this element as
they are of no service TO the commun
ity, and could by compulsory law be
of service to the government as sol,
diers.
They are rounded up" on election
day, now its up to the officials tc
"round-them-up" to register for Sc
lective draft.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
PERISHING TO THE FRONT

Our flag will be carried to the front
line trenches in France by Maj-Gen
John j. PeriShing, and a division OF
United States regulars. Thus the re
quest of Gen. Joffre and his associat-
es on the commission of the allies in
TINS country will be met. We may moi
Immediately be able to contribute
many in numbers to the defense OF
France, but the moral effect of the
expedition will, indeed, be great. In
addition, this move will cause much
more interest on the part of our own
people in the war We will realize at
last that we are at war.
In deciding to send regulars first
the president expressed regret that he
could not avail himself of Col. Roose-
velts offer to organize and equip an
army. The bill recently passed gave
him authority to do this if he saw fit.
The president has acted on the advice
of military experts here and in Eu-
rope against the Roosevelt expedition.
Indeed the proposition was an inn
practical one, and the country will be
relieved that the president has shown
the courage to act ON the good judg-
ment of his advisors. -Chattanooga
News.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
MR. WALTERS CONES
/ TO THE FRONT
Tells His Friends and NeighbOrs OF
His Experience

Every Johnson City resident should
read what Mr.. Walters says, and fol-
low his example. He has used Doan's
Kidney Pills and speaks from expert
ence. Is there any need to experiment
with limitations or untried kidney med
icines?
d. NJ. Walters, deputy sheriff, 3O5
W. Maple St., Johnson City, says ::
My back was lanme and sore and
ached constantly. l found it hard to
do any bending or lifting. The kid
ney secretions pass too freely also.
/ got a box of Doan's Kidney Pills
from the Gregory Drug Co., and they
fixed me up all right. I have had no
kidney trouble since"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Walters had. Foster-Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
DON'T NEGLECT YOUR COLD

Neglected colds get worse, insteVo
of better. A stuffed head. a tight
chest must be relieved onace. Dr.
Bells Pine-Tar-Honey is Natures
remedy. Honey and glycerine heal
The irritated membrane, antiseptics
tar loosens the phlegm, you breathe
easier and your cold is broken up.
Pleasant to take, DR.. Bells Pine-Tar-
Honey is an ideal remedy for chill
lren as well as grown-ups. At volr
Druggist, Csc.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
IN MEMORIAM

John b. Gordan Camp, No. 400, Of
Confederate Veterans is in deep sor-
row. A Comrade, much beloved VIM
Lawson Taylor was summoned from
our ranks on the 21st day of April,
1917.
Comrade Taylor was born in what
is now Hamblin county, Tenn, on
March IL, 1913. When the war be-
tween the States was inaugurated he
volunteered in the Fifth Tenn, Cav
airy, and did his duty as a brave SOL
dier during that war. In early life
he became a member of the Presbyter-
ian (Southern) church, and died in
that communion of which he was a
faithful and devoted member.
Comrade Taylor. the treasurer of
our camp for many years walked in
integrity, and whether in the church
or civic life he discharged his duties
conscienciously. though he was mod
est and never sought prominence.
He always wore smile and scattered
sunshine all along his pathway in life.
He made the world happier by his
smiles, his good deeds and kind acts.
His arms are stacked. He has answer
cd the last roll-call. He lived well.
He died well. He has been promoted
to the eternal home; we mourn our
loss, though It's his eternal gain. His
life VS. a benediction to us.
We could i'll afford to lose Comrade
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
THE COMET FOR JOB WORK


We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrf Medicine has been taken
by catarfh sufferers for the past thirty
five years, and has become known as the
most reliable remedy for Catarrh Halls
Catarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expelling the Poi
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time you win see q
great Improvement in your general
health Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid OF catarrh. Send
for testimonials. free.
r. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 76c.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24

DR.. Kings New Discovery is a
soothing, healing remedy for coughs
and colds that has stood the test of
narly fifty vars. For that cough
that strains tn throa and saps the
vitality try DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry. The soothing pine balsams and
mild laxative ingredients soon drive
the cold from the system. Have a
bottle on hand for winter colds,
Group, grippe and bronchial affec-
tons. At your Druggist, soc.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
inactivity Causes Constipation

Lack of exercise in the winter is a
frequent cause of constipatioR You
feel heavy, dull and iistless, your
complexion is sallow and pimply, and
energy at low ebb. Clean up this con-
dition at once with DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, a mild laxative that re-
lieves the congested intestine8 with
out gripping. A dose before retiring
will assure you a full and easy move
ment in the morning. 25c at your
Druggist.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24

Taylor for our bands now so small
We needed his cheer. We needed his
nJounder sympathy and his COM
)anionship. We feel we are made
poor by his removal, but poorer still
would We be had he not left us a
rich legacy in the character of the
life he lived among US.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
CONSTIPATION MAKES YOU DULL

That draggy, listless, oppressed
feeling generally results from constr
patton. The intestines ar clogged
and tn blood becomes poisoned. Re.
lieve this condition at once with Dr.
Kings New Life Pills; this gentle
non gripping laxative is quickly effect
i've. A dose at bedtime will make
you feel brighter in the morning. Get
bottle today at your Druggist, csc.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
STIFF, SORE MUSCLES RELIEVED

Cramped muscles or soreness fol-
lowing a cold or case of grippe are
eased and relieved by a napplication
Of Sloan's Liniment. Does not stain
the skin or clog the pores like mussy
ointments or plasters and penetrates
quickly without rubbing. Timber up
your muscles after exercise, drive out
the pains and aches of rhumatism,
neuralgia, lumbago, strains, sprains
and bruises with Sloan's Liniment.
Get bottle today. At all Druggists,
25c.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
Lions Destruction peereed.

Every mans hand Is against the
lion. His destruction is encouraged
by all tue governments OF Africa;
and the occupation of most parts OF
the continent by the white race Is
tkely. before a great many years, to
close his history except in few re-
gions.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
wlsest Thing to Do with II.

"Heigho!" said Biidad. as Jimpson.
berry flashed by In his motor. I wish
had an automobile" "Oh, nonsense,
BILL" said Slathers Whats the use?
You couldn't afford to keep It," NO,
by jimminy." said Bildad but could
afford to sell it."-Harper's Weekly.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
The Bar Siatsfer

Some people ought to learn some.
thing about heraldry here in Los An
seles," said an old librarian. There
is one commercial house that bears
as its arms in its show window and
On its stationery the bar sinister
That's an actual fact"
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
WANTED

$500 week straight salary, to man
with rig to introduce Poultry Rene
dies. Pay every week. Experience
Eureka Mfg. Co. East
St. Louis, Ill.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24

blouse favors tax on wheat" Ii
coal goes to $25 a ton, let's tax heat
at the mine and not the cherries
half-heated home.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24

Everything continues to go up, and
the common talk is that some of the
gentry who are most responsible
may also go up-at least lamp-post
high.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24

Patience-Did the rendition of "Ju-
Illus Caesar" meet with the approval of
the audience? Patrice-Oh, yes: you
know they killed Julius in the first
act!-Ycnkers Statesman.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24

German submarines will be theser-
pent at all American coast resorts
instead of the shark this year.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24

Many young men that registered
before they were of age, didn't see the
selective draft ahead.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY.
SUBSCRIPTION sl.OO A YEAR.

Only one dollar to join the Red
Cross.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24

Prices are soaring. Young mems
ages lowering, lest they be drafted
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24

Both men and women may join the
Red Cross.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24

Kentucky reports a shortage of corn
Dry or liquid measure?
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1917-05-24

The housekeeper's slogan during
the war should be: Help Hoover!