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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-02-20
COULDN'T FOOL HIM TWICE
Experience Proved That There Was Nothing Just
AS Good as Father Johns Medicine for Colds
and Throat Troubles and AS Body Builder

The victim of an unscrupulous
druggist in a Pennsylvania town
saws that when he asked for
Father Johns Medicine the drug
gist persuaded him to take some
thing else which was 'just as
good" according to the clerk.
81 might just as well have taken
so much water" this writer con-
tinues. 81 afterwSd went back
and got Father Johns Medicine
and in a short time / felt the good
effects. 1t increased my weight,
gave me strength and helped my
bronchial trouble"
In some localities this practice
of substitution by druggists is an
evil practice of vast proportions.
The unscrupulous druggist who
forces upon YOU a different prepa-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
IF YOUR CHILD IS CROSS,
FEvERISH, CONSTIPATED
Look Mother! If tongue is coated,
cleanse little bowels with "CaIi-
fornia Syrup of Figs"

Mothers can rest easy after giving
"California Syrup of Figs" because in
a few hours all the clogged-up, waste,
sour bile and fermentShg food gently
moves out of the bowels, and you have
a well, playful child again.
Sick children needn't be coaxed to
take this harmless "fruit laxative"
Millions of mothers keep it handy be-
cause they know it's action on the
stomach, liver and bowels is prompt
and sure.
Ask your druggist for 50-cent bot
tie Of california Syrup of Figs" which
contains directions for babies, children
of all ages and for grown-ups.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
10 CENT "cASCARETsv
!GR LIVER AND BOWEL
S1re Sick Headache, Constipation
seriousness, Sour Stomach, Bad
sreath-Candy Cathartic,

NO odds how bad your liver, stom-
acn or bowels; how much your head
hcnes, how miserable you are from
consumption, indigestion, biliousness
ana sluggish bowels-you always get
reiier with Cascarets. They imme-
oiately cleanse and regulate the stom-
ach' remove the sour, fermenting food
ana foul gases; take the excess bile
from the liver and carry off the con-
supated waste matter and poison
from the fntestines and bowels. A
lucent box from your druggist will
Keep your liver and bowels clean;
stomach sweet and head clear for
months. They work while you Sleep
Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
Good-B Luck!

Two colored women were passing a.
North side residence this morning and
by way of greeting, one of the wOmeG
said to the other:
"Why, hello, Mandy. is you happys"
"Why, 'cose Use happy" said tfs
other "Have you got a husband?"
"Of course, amt got HUSBAND.
That's why I'm happy"
"Well, doggone the luck! I'm 4-
goin' t. git you a husband" was tks
parting word as the two women seq
arated.-Indianapo News.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
Some Comfort.

81 hate to wear made-over dresses"
sobbed Mary, who was asked to TRY
on" a dress made out of Ellen's old
one.
II am just like Cinderella" she
sobbed, "but l amt even got fairy
godmother."
"You goose, you" said unsympa-
thetic Tommy, cinderella did not have
any dresses. She just had a pair of
mismated glass slippers, and why, she
wasn't even an American"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
THINGS WE NEVER HEAR

"No, did not resign. / was fired"
wife, believe you need a new
gown"
Your bill is very reasonable, in
deed, doctor"
st did not marry him for love; /
wanted a position in society"
sTt was not hard luck. We were de-
feated because they were the better
players"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

were at fault, so l took DOdd's Kidney
Pills. They were the means Of saving
my life. I write to say that your
medicine restored me to perfect
health" Be sure and get "DODD'S,"
the name with the three DIS for dis
eased, disordered, deranged Kidneys
just as Rev. Warner did, no similarly
named article will do.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

cramps in my mus
cles, pressure or
sharp pain on the
top Of my head
and nervous dizzy
spells. / had 9th
er symptoms show
ing my kidneys
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
Like the Dodo.

According to the last census the tur-
key population of the country has
fallen off greatly in recent years. One
statistician records the sad prediction
that the popular bird will before many
years be ''as scarce as the dodo."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
Suffered Several
Years. PERUNA
MADE ME WELL #. Nv

Mrs. Elizabeth Reuther, 1902 nth
St., N. W., Washington. ID. c.,
writes: 81 am pleased to endorse
Peruna as a splendid medicine for
catarrh and stomach trouble, from
which I suffered for several years.
took IL for several months, and at
the end of that time found my health
was restored and have felt splendidiy
ever since. I now take 1t when con-
tract a cold. and 1t soon rids the sys-
tenn of any catarrhal tendencies"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Only about one-tenth of the vast
amounts of iron ore mined in Spain
annually are utilized at home because
OF the scarcity of native coal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
Dec. Q, 1916. Clinton as
Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You

Send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co..
Binghamton, n. Y, for a sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone You will
also receive booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular ffty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
etores.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

are easy and pleasant to take and excel
lent results are accomplished by their
use. Used by Mothers for 20 years.
Sold by Druggists everywhere. IS cents.
Trial package FREE. Address.
THE MOTHER GRAY CO.. lie Roy. N. Y.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Milwaukee has ten citizens with an
nual incomes in excess of 100000.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
LITTLE SURPRISES

"Mister, here's them five tons of coal
you ordered this morning"
mo, sir, this isn't the real, genuine
olive oil; that's the reason we sell it
so cheap"
"You don't need to waste any sy1m-
pathy on me, old peg; l am satisfied
with my job, my boss and my wages"
Gentlemen, the conductor is ask
ing us TO move forward in the car.
Come on, there's plenty of room"
Young man, we find that we have
not been paying you enough, so We'll
increase your salary SO week, be-
ginning today"-Portland Express.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

The fool takes things as they come,
but the wise guy always goes after
what he wants.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Cleveland hears men are being en-
listed there for the Russian army.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
A MINISTER'S CONFESSION

Rev. w. II. Warner, Myersville, Me-
writes: "My trouble was sciatica. My
back was affected and took the form
Of lumbago. / also had neuralgia.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

In trying to figure out the problem
of life most men subtract what they
own from what they owe.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Philadelphia will rush construction
of two new sections of subway, to cost
S15,OOO,000.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Of German invention is an electric
blue-printing apparatus that so re-
fleets the rays from an arc lamp that
all parts of the print are Illuminated
evenly.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

The total number of trees I'm ths
streets of Paris is $4,000, and Of these
10000 are plane trees, 10000 chest
nuts and 1900 elms.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Atlantic City jitney busses are go
ing out of business gradually.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

What is said to be the largest wind
mill in the world, steel one 80 fee9
in diameter, has been erected i'm Hob
land for draining tract of land.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Send 10c to DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Hotel,
Buffalo, for large trial package of Anuric
for kidneys-cures backache.-Adv.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
Mother Gray's Powders
Benefit Many Children

Thousands of Moth
ers have found MOTHER
GRAY'S SWEET POW.
DERS an excellent rem
edy for children COM
planning of Headaches.
Colds. Constip alton.
Feverishness. Stomach
Troubles and Bowel r.
regularities from which
children suffer at this
TIL 1911
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Beneath the usual visor Of a cap de-
signed for athletes is another made of
a material that is transparent but so
colored as to shade the eyes from the
sun.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
IN OTHER CITIES

Camden, n. j., is to have new ship
building plant.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Chopped banana stalks, used just
after the fruit has been harvested, are
utilized for horse fed in Queensland.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

A key that can be used repeatedly
has been invented for squeezing all the
contents from collapsible metal tubes.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

1t isn't difficult to induce the other
chap to compromise when he realizes
that you have the best of it.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

A private train has been built for the
sultan of Egypt that is composed of
cars that get their current from motors
driven by gasoline engines.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Music is the food Ofslove-which is
more than can be truthfully said of
the onion.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Cincinnati women are organizing to
raise funds to save the city's geological
gardens.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Bees can't talk, but they often get
back at fellow with a few singing
retOrtS.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

"Know Jthyself," but don't overdo
things by being too exclusive.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
sEN RNEHNRN Is no more necessary
EvO4EHEHE than Sm allpox. Army
HHEEE experience has demonstrates
/ y almost miraculous eff

cacy, and harmlessness, of Antyphoid Vaccination:
Be vaccinatcd NOW by your physician, you and
xcur family. It Is more vital than house insurance.
Ask your physician, druggist. or seno for Have
you had Typhoidf'' telling of Typhoid Vaccine,
results from use and danger from Typhoid Carriers
Producing vaceines and Serums under U. s. License
the Gutter Laboratory. Berkeley CAL, Chicago III
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Traces of light have been detected
in the ocean at depths of more than
three hundred feet by British scien-
fists.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
SOME P0STScRIPTS

A mounting of recent invention per-
mits single-lens camera to take q
stereoscopic picture.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
Kidney Medicine Tested
and Proves Its Value

L believe DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is
a very useful and reliable remedy and one
That Is really worthy of the praises it re-
ceives. l have given Swamp-Root trial
and | am much gratified at the results
obtained and / am ready at any and all
times to recommend it to others. 1t hah
held its place with the best here for thu
past seven years.
Very truly yours,
G. w. HARE, Druggist,
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Pittsburgh board of education is try
ing to discharge woman teachers for
getting married.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

The government OF Peru viii send
two men to Cuba to study the cultiva-
ton and manufacture of tobacco for a
year.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

By new refrigeration process q
Louisiana engineer claims to freeze q
block of ice foot thick in an hour.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

Washington, D. c., is to entertain
in 1917 the twenty-seventh reunion of
the Confederate Veterans and Sons of
Veterans.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12

A woman may win a mans love
without trying, but she can't keep it
that way.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1917-01-12
FROM THE PENCILS POINT

It's difficult for a doctor to cure a
diseased mind.
A sharper is keen man with a dull
conscience.
Somehow we can't help feeling sor-
ry for an eX-hero.
Be sure of your aim in life before
moving into a glass house.
A good scare is of more benefit to
some men than good advice.
Most men who are Swallowed by de-
tectives are more or less shady.
Men who make good don't sit down
and wait for their ship to come in.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
MONMOUTH
Woodbury. p, Cetchejl

Woodbury. T. Getchcll, d veteran of the
Civil War and resident of Monmouth
for the past 10 years, died Friday morn
ing Feb. , at the Central Maine Gener-
al hospital after long illness. Mr.
Getchell was born in Litchfield Maine
in 1898; married Miss Susie B. Thompson
of Bingham Maine. who died few years
ago. He enlisted in the Eth Maine Reg
iment, Company ID. and served his coun-
try during the last three and one-half
years of the war. In 1879 he went to St
Paul Mimi, where he resided - years,
afterwards for number of years in Au-
burn Maine. He was member of the
G. X. Norris Post. c. A. r.. of Mon
mouth He is survived by two brothers,
Luther F. OF North Ware. y. H.. and
George of Peabody. Mass: also one
brother-in-law, c. l.. Thompson of Mon.
mouth The funeral will be held Monday
at 1880 O'Clock at the CONGREGATIONAL
church in Monmouth. Rev. Herbert Dixon
officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
HISTORICAL SOC'Y ELECTS
DIR. c. F. THAYER PRES.

The annual meeting of the Waterville
Historical Society was held Friday eve
ming at Library hall and the reports for
the past year were heard and officers
elected for the coming year. The reports
showed that the society has now between
So and 50 members and that it is in goo
condition. That during the past year /
number of valuable books and other ar
ticles have been added to the collection
owned by the society. Two new mem
bers. DR.. ii. G. fodgkins and George
Kidder were admitted. The officers for
the coming year were then elected as fol
lows: President, DR.. +. G. Thayer; vice
president, Hon. Martin Blaisdell; CORE
spending secretary. Rev. Il. c. White
more; recording secretary, ]. c. Blais-
dell; treasurer Z. r. Drummond; cura-
tor F. F. Graves; executive council, the
above officers and Z. w. Heath, Frank
Redngton, f. f. Boothby, Horace Pur-
inton, C. H. Alden, f. c. Wilson and
Silas Adams.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
Germany Iensely
Watching America

Berlin, Feb. l. via London, Feb. q
The attitude of the German people in
respect to the new submarine policy,
so far as ascertained today from con-
servations with persons in various
walks of life. in and out of politics. is
that the Inauguration of an unrestrict-
ed submarine campaign is demanded
by stern necessity and for self pres
ervation and that in such q life and
death struggle no regard can longer be
paid to other considerations The all
absorbing question in every discussion
concerns the attitude of America
Little criticism Of the government is
heard. Even a Socialist speaker in the
Reichstag committee meeting today is
reported to have aligned the party be-
hind the government on this decision.
Whatever was said in committee was
confidential. but in outside circles one
hears estimates of the number of sub
marines running to several hundred
and the conviction is expressed that
the amount of tonnage sunk monthly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
OFFICIALS AROUSED OVER
CHARGES AGAINST POLICE

The charges made against the police
department by Il couple Of prominent
citizens at the Chamber of Commerce
meeting Thursday evening one of
the chief topics of conversation on the
street Friday, Overshadowing even the
recent tragedy at the Bay View and the
war news. Among the officials of the
city it Is felt that the charges are ~
least little severe and in the depart
ment itself it is considered that they
were entirely uncalled for. The Off
GERS state that it has been a number
OF years since the streets have been az
clear of DRINKS, and as free from stree,
walkers. During the past year care
of all citizens and rich and poor have
Jared alike among the officers Al
though there have been a number Of
petty robberieS in the city during this
administration, every case but one has
been cleared up and the person or per-
sons concerned in it have been arrest
ed. There has not been made and cam
not be made and substantiated a charge
that any officer has neglected his duty
al any time. Some of the members of
the police committee feel that if these
men or any others have any charges. to
make. they should make them to the
committee in order that ain inVeStga-
ton of the matter may be held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
d. A. r. NAMES DELEGATES
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS

The February meeting OF silence
Howard Hayden Chapter of the ID. A.
r. was held Friday afternoon with the
Misses Merrick at their home at 2S2
Main street. At this meeting commit
tees were appointed for the observance
of Washing ton's birthday. when the
meeting will be held with Mrs. w. r..
Arnold of Silver street. Delegates were
elected to the Continental Congress,
which will be held in Washington in
April. as follows: Delegate, the Re-
gent Mrs. Lucy Totman of Fairfield; al
ternate, Mrs. Elizabeth WEIGH of Wat
ervjlle; chapter delegate. Mrs. w. b.
Arnold; alternates, Mrs. w J. Lanigan,
Miss Clara Heath. Miss Maude Mer-
rick. Mrs. +. P. Fish. Miss Nella Mer-
rick, Miss Sara D. Lang Mrs. Elvra
Caswell of Waterville and Mrs. Grace
Clark and Mrs. Ralph Jewell of Fair
field. Following the business meeting
Mrs Minette Simpson of Fairfield gave
a reading, THE Counsel Assigned" a
story of Lincoln. which was very much
enjoyed and Miss Jeanette Soper gave
two vocal solos in a very pleasing man
ner Refreshments were served by the
hostesses at the conclusion Of the pro-
gram and they were assisted by their
niece, Miss Helen Merrick of Augusta,
and Miss Beatrice Russell of Water
Vile
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

The ladies' who went to Augusta
Thursday 10 he present at the equal
suffrage hearing in the Legislature. re-
port a most interesting meeting from
, o'clock until g. The arguments for
and against the cause were very elo-
Quent and were given hearty applause
one OF the most effective speeches In
favor Of equal suffrage was that OF
Mr.. Stetson. former State master OF
the Grange. The ladies who opposed the
movement were segregated in one part
of the gallery, all wearing red roses
while those in favor Of suffrage We're
together in another part of the gallery
all wearing yellow jonquils. the SUI
frage flower. There were a number OF
ladies from waterville in both uarues
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
A British Summary Of
Complications Brought
by New Danger Zones

of vessels. \ third suggestion is for
an examination to he made at some
British colonial port like Halifax. The
latter two alternatives are not consid-
cred feasible. however, as it is beIiev-
ed the American government would
not Weld on the point Of examination
at home ports or in Canada
" is pointed cut that the system rn-
der which ships enter kirkwall is not
compulsory. but has been universalIv
adopted by shipping as the only means
Of avoiding the difficulties of examina-
ton IT sea. Un0er the present system
british diplomatic representatives at
Washington. Copenhagen and else
where issue certificate of assurance
wren cargoes are shown not to be
contra band. The shippers therea flor
accept the cargoes backed up by such
ceruhcates ana stop at Kirkwau.
"her" inc certificates assure them
quick examination and the avoidance
"f detention at sea
hnt as the system is not compulsorv
= number of steamers continue 70 rim
the risk of not putting in at Kirkwau
one American ship recently GOT
through the British blockade and is
now Mt Norwegian port. The nur-
Der or blockade runners, however ;s
comparatively small. as most of tho
traffic between the United States
Scandinavia and Holland is carried IN
hv three large transatlantic comma
MICS handling passengers and freight
ana by tramp steamers which have
been consolidated under one general
Tontrol IN order to secure uniform oh
servance Of the blockade restriction
Now that there is a German block
AIDE added TO the British blockade
neutral ships will be subject to a.
double Gordon which is expected large
~ 10 increase the dangers and also to
lead TO more blockade running. owing
to the increased premium for heavy
risks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03
MT. VERNON

A. G. Gordon recently sold pair Of
three -year-old Hereford steers to John
S. Jones of Wales. Mr., Gordon also
has pair of twin gray Durham year
ling steers that are very fancy: also
one pair of fine two-year Here
fordS.
Mrs George Morrow Of Readtield
recently passed a few days with her
daughter Mrs. Carl Jacobs.
James Blanchard has returned home
after passing two weeks with his
daughter Mrs. George Clough.
Mrs Vonie Rankins was recent
guest Of her sister Mrs. Edward Dud
ley Of Manchester.
Miss Viola Workman is passing a
few weeks with Mrs. Alice Hall.
Carl Jacobs is working for ]. Childs
in the woods in the upper part of the
town of Mt. Vernon.
Frank Ingham is working for Eli
Wadleigh Of Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-02-03

can be increased to approximately L.
100000, in addition to a large amount
of neutral tonnage which will be de-
tered from entering the prohibited
areas by the submarine terror. Those
who base their opinion of the merits
of the decision upon such figures de-
clare that two or three months Of OPP
erations on this scale would-provided
the United States were not drawn into
the war-bring England to a point
where she would be willing to discuss
terms.
The great likelihood that the step
will precipitate crisis in German
American relations is generally recog-
nized, but the belief is often expressed
that the situation is . not hopeless.
Avoidance of this would be hailed with
joy by an overwhelming majority in
the nation.
Discussions in the Reichstag COM
mittee resolve largely around the ques-
ton of the prospective result of cam
paign based on the number and eff
iency of submarines.