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Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
OUR ORGAN OF BALANCE.
When 1t Becomes Affected 1t Produces
an Attack of Vertigo.


When any one feels dizzy and per-
haps almost about to faint his brain
cannot properly control the working OF
his eyes. They may move round from
side to side, perhaps Independently in
stead of together, and so it may look
as if things were spinning around.
Another reason for dizziness has to
do with a wonderful part Of the body
near the ear and without which none
Of US could sit upright, much less
stand, though few people have ever
heard Of it. This organ, which used to
be thought to have something to do
with hearing, really controls our bal
ance. In some people it is affected by
disease, and these people constantly
suffer from dizziness and feeling that
everything is spinning round and
round.
AS every one knows, we can make
ourselves dizzy and so think every
thing is spinning round by whirling
around ourselves several times in one
direction. This disturbs the organ of
balance, and this disturbance gives US
the feeling. If you turn round the
other way you put things right by re-
storing the original state of affairs
within the balancing organ. The name
for the feeling that things are spinning
round is vertigo, and vert simply
means turn. kansas City Star.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
A Mediterranean Phenomenon.

Mirages are common in many parts
Of the world, such phenomena being
familiar to travellers in the tropics as
well as in the arctic regions and on
deserts just the same as upon the wa
ters of lakes, seas and oceans. The
most peculiar of the whole list Of at
mospheric illusions is that species of
mirage called the fata morgana, which
is peculiar to that portion of the Medi-
terranean sea which lies off the coast
of Calabria between Italy and Sicily.
Exhibitions of the fata morgana are
the most fantastic spectacles imagina.
BILE. If city is presented to view
some Of the buildings are seen stand
ing in their natural positions, while
those adjoining may be standing at
every conceivable angle or are COM
pletely inverted. The morgana has
been known since before the time of
Christ and has always been viewed
with awe by superstitious people.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
HE INVENTS WORDS.
This Man Finds Terms to Fit Emergen-
cies For the Dictionaries.

cies For the Dictionaries.
There are in the world many un-
usual and unique occupations, but per-
haps the strangest of all which pays a
good income is that of a New York
newspaper man who earns, in addition
to his regular salary from the paper,
rather regular amounts from the pub
fishers Of dictionaries, encyclopedias
and other such volumes. His occupa-
ton is the inventing Of new words.
The casual observer would be in
clined to remark that the English Ian
guage already possesses enough words
ior all uses without the invention of
any new ones, and probably his state
ment would be fact Nevertheless it is
true that this man is paid substantial
sums for inventing new words to fit
special phases, situations, occupations
and occurrences, and that the publish
ers Of dictionaries will incorporate into
them any new word based on substan-
tial derivatives for the existence Of
which plausible reason can be made.
The progress of modern business, and
especially the discoveries that have
been made in the fields of electricity
and medicine in the last decade, have
been responsible for the incorporation
into the language of many new words.
st. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
POSTURE Or WOMEN.
Upon II In Great Measure Depends
Good or Bad Health.


Miss Jessie B. Merrick, director of
physical education for women in the
University of Washington, insists that
every woman's home or Office be a la
boratory of health. She points out that
there was a time when woman's house
hold duties were so varied that all her
muscles were brought into play. Work
has become so highly specialized, how
ever, and woman has taken her place so
actively in the business world with
man that she is deprived Of the oppor-
tunity to live rational life in which
she would exercise every part of the
body in accordance with its natural
functions.
Good posture is to be thought about
1t depends upon the maintenance of nat
yral conditions Of life. Some health
specialists attribute all abnormalities
Of health to bad posture. Depressed
mental condition, i'll fitting clothing
and poorly adapted furniture all con-
tribute to slouchy sitting or standing
posture.
Bad posture is blamed for. such dis
eases as sciatica and lumbago.
Good posture represents initiative,
courage, responsibility, self control and
self direction.
A strong nervous system is to be
gained by physical activity in games,
dances and exercises involving rhythm.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
Preparedness on the Farm.

Every farmer ought to believe in pre-
paredness, says Farm and Fireside, the
kind Of preparedness that provides
tested rather than guessed seed corn,
that sees that all farm machinery is
carefully looked over and the badly
worn or broken parts replaced before
the beginning Of the rush season; that
makes ready supply of bolts and
taps, extra tap rings and clevises, sin
gletrees and at least one extra pair of
doubletrees. Man labor and horse Ia
Dor are too expensive and time too pre-
cious to take chances of risks which
might easily be avoided.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
SONG OF THE BOOTS.
The Melody That Spelled Merit to the
Thrifty Chinaman.

Thrifty Chinaman.
John Chinaman often has peculiar
ideas about the wearing apparel that
be buys in America. For one thing he
always wants boots that are several
sizes too LEI ge, for he believes that In
that way he gets more value Tor DIS
money. In addition to excessive slze'
boots may have to possess other Pc
culiar characteristics before they meet
his full approval. as the following story
indicates:
A California merchant offered a pair
of fine boots that he had long Kept IN
stock TO a Chinese for SO. The orlen-
tai finally took them, but two days
later he brought them back.
whats the trouble, John?' inquired
the merchant. Him good boots"
Him no good" declared John. Him
no singsong boot. velly soon wear out.
Me likee singsong boot or me catchee
back tree dolla'."
"Singsong boot" exclaimed the mer-
chant. ME no sabe."
Me t'ink you sabe, all lite," replied
John. "Wha' fo' him boot no singee
squeak, squeak, when Chinaman
walkee, ale same good boot?'
When the merchant had given him
in exchange for the fine boots pair
of coarse, cheap ones that squeaked
loudly John Chinaman departed highly
satisfied Companion.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
ARMY NEEDS GENERALS.
Promotions Expected to Be Made Only
Upon Merit Basis.

Washingtoa.-The new national army
will require about twenty-nine new
major generals and more than 1OO
brigadier generals, according to oc.
ficials of the war department. There
will be total of thirty-six divisions
each of which will have one major
general and four brigadier generals.
The army act empowers the presi.
dent to appoint general officers at his
discretion. The belief prevails that the
president and secretary Of war both
are determined only upon merit and
special fitness. This policy would CO.
incide exactly with those of France
and England, which are advancing
younger men to the higher Commands.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
Entirely BY.

A seven-year-old in a town down
south was asked by his teacher at the
primary school to produce a compost
ton upon the subject of his favorite
literary work. The youngster went
into executive session with himself
and turned out the following succinct
criticism Of well known and popular
classic:
The Book like best is called Pill.
gr1m's Progress. My mother reads this
Book to me every Night before 90 to
Bed. l love to hear about The Pill
grim. He had hard time, but he got
by"-Saturday Evening Post.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
A Mixup.

Madam, try and induce your daugh-
ter not to get her gymnasium and her
musical exercises mixed"
What do you mean. professor?"
Il mean that she is inclined to mis-.
take the piano for a punching bag."-
Baltimore American.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
AID OF GOVERNORS
National Defense Council Issues
Warning Against Hysteria.
STATE CENSUS is OPPOSED.


mendations Presented For Road
BuiIiine-In Certain Contingencies
May Fix Food Prices.
Washington. who sought
advice from the Council of National
Defense concerning their war activities
at the national defense conference re-
ceived their instructions in a detailed
statement which covered a hundred
phases of the work necessary to get
the country in shape for a successful
war against Germany.
The advice was in the form of an
swers to stated questions on Industrial
and military subjects. There ran
through the document an apparent
warning against hysteria in action
which might hamper rather than ac-
complish the desired results. Here are
some Of the important points made:
First.-The national council recon-
mends that the state councils shall en-
courage economy and discourage ex-
travagant living and the purchase Of
luxuries among the people of their re-
spective states.
Second.-In regard to the postpone
ment Of state or municipal works now
under way and not of pressing i'm
portance the council, generally speak
ing" advises that nothing now under
way should be abandoned except un-
der pressing necessity; nor should new
projects be started not Of pressing i'm
pOrtance.
Third.-The council has not made
any suggestion for the postponement
in any state of work on cooperative
highway projects to such an extent
that redistribution of public money
will be necessary.
Eourth.-The taking of a census by
states of men for either military or
industrial service. supplementary to
federal registration-a step which has
been contemplated in some other
states-was discouraged. On this point
the document says: THE council does
not desire such a census for the pres
ent. 1t is not needed just now and
when completed and ready for use
would soon be obsolete owing to rap
idly changing industrial conditions"
Fifth.-The council may in certain
contingencies fix either or both mini
mum and maximum food prices if au-
thorized by law, but holds that until
legislation is passed it Is impossible tc
make q definite statement,
In reply to advice in regard to the
road building which would make the
location and character of the highway
better suited for military purposes, the
council furnishes a copy Of letter
from Secretary Baker to Secretary
Houston giving in detail the areas like
ly to be the theater Of war operations
and presenting recommendations as to
road building for military purposes.
The areas in question are:
(N The area about Long Island, in
Guiding most Of the states of Rhode
Island, Maine, New Hampshire, Yer
mont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and
New York.
(b) The area about Chesapeake bay,
including much of the states of New
Jersey. Pennsylvania, Maryland, Vir-
ginia, North Carolina and Delaware.
(c) The Pacific coast area, including
California, Oregon and Washington.
(d) The Mexican border, including
the southern part of the states of Tex
as, New Mexico, Arizona and Califor-
mia.
(e) The great lakes area, including
the states of Ohio, Indiana, Michigan,
Illinois and parts of Wisconsin and
Minnesota.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
A Regiment.

In military terms squad" is part of
a company.
A captain commands company, and
he has under him a first lieutenant and
a second lieutenant.
A major commands battalion, which
is made up of four companies. A regi-
ment is commanded by colonel, and it
comprises three battalions, so that a
regiment is made up of twelve COM
panieS.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
Growing Cotton,

The yield of cotton is dependent upon
the number Of flowers we are able to
induce the plant to form, and root
space is necessary to towering. The
cotton plants normal roofing may oc-
cupy two square yards of earth, which
Is several times more than given it in
practice. and the yield may often be
reduced by this fact, as the roots must
mterlap.-Los Angeles Times.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
As to EATING,

As 10 Eating,
1t is good plan not to eat when you
are hurried.
When you are troubled.
When you have no appetite.
When you are laboring under any
strain Of mind.
When you cannot lay aside every
care and give yourself up to leisure by
enjoyment of the meal.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
Fresh Air as Medicine.

1t has taken centuries for us to find
out and know that fresh air is the cure
Of consumption. pneumonia and colds.
and probably it will take another GEN.
tury to make US know and use fresh
air as a preventive Of these and some
other diseases.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
Strateuy,

Penelope-Lieutenant Higgins seems
TO be rather attentive to Miss Elder.
leigh of late. Captain Jones-Yes and
she is evidently skirmishing round trv-
ing to precipitate an engagement
London Stray Stories.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14

A vigorous plant cannot he raised
without sunshine. nor can any natu;
be truly strong and helpful without
cheerfulness.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
A Rule of Conduct,

So live that your former sweethearts
will point you out to their husbands a.
the man they might have married.
Kansas City Star.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
How They Kept Her.

How They Kept Her.
"Our last cook stayed with us six
months"
what! Really?"
Eyes. She broke her leg in three
places an hour after she arrived. and
the doctor wouldn't let her be moved"
Buffalo Express.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
EilIinq a Need,

I'm doing my best to get ahead"
asserted Cholly.
"Well, heaven knows you need one,"
asserted Dolly.-Puck.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
Expert Advice.

Give your potatoes time to grow
Don't send for the oculist to see if thei,
eyes are open.-Memphis Commercial,
Appeal.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14

Mind is the beginning of civilization
put the ends and fruitage thereof are
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14

The Crop That Is Always Short.
Knicker-What is the most needed
grain crop? Bocker-Grains of sense.
New York Sun.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14
Bad Business.

Dear and Dumb Beggar-Do Won
think 1t looks like rain, Bill? Blind
Beggar-I dasn't look up to see. Here
comes one o my best customers.-Puck
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14

I call that man idle who might be
better employed.-Socrates.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1917-06-14


ed the sacrifice. What was my aston
ishment when she broke into laugh.
And was still more surprised to hear
it echoed from an uppef window. I
recognized the echo as Emily's.
Stupid" Gwen said to me, 'how
could you have been deceived by such
a shallow trick? My kleptomaniac
grandmother was a minister's wife and
inherited nothing but goodness. When
I entered the drawing room this even
ing knew you were there and took
the statuette on purpose that you
should see me. carried it to EN- and
told her that had given your romance
a severe test. I am happy that you
have stood it valiantly."
For the next two hours we relapsed
into billing and cooling.
/ am free to confess that Owens
common sense and practicability have
counted for far more than my ro-
nance. l have missed a certain CON-
panionship of appreciation in my wife.
but one may enjoy ideality alone,
while management is necessary for all
parties concerned. Whenever 1 have
talked Gin the clouds" Gwen has taken
me by the coattail and pulled me down
to earth. When fits of generosity that
we could not afford have seized upon
me Gwen has locked up the family
purse where could not get at it. Ev-
cry year that we have lived together
has found us in better condition than
the year before. Our prosperity is en-
arely due to my wife's management.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

w. "A. Gaines, Burlington; II. 6.
Garnett, Winchester; Charles E.
Hodge, Frankfort; F. P James.
Harrodsburg; and H. L. Grooms,
Fountain Run.
Several hundred stockholders
attended the meeting and because
OF the large number, the largest
In years. the meeting was adj.
Journed from the Henry Clay Of
flces to the ballroom of Phoenix
Hotel, where it remained in ses.
sion all day.
The meeting was called to or
der by President Froman. who
read his annual statement review
ing the company's transactions
and concluding with the state
ment that the company had
reached point in its sdevelop-
ment where it is practically i'm.
possible for it to fail. He reported
that 1t had established valuable
connections with powerful out
side companies.
The report of Treasurer ]. L.
Watkins a financial statement If
considerable length and unusual
detail, submitted to the stock
holders all items Ofthe company's
operations.
General Manager c. F. Snyder
read his report .mn ed .;y after
converting after noon 7 = s,shCw-
ing the company 10 q irst
class condition
On motion or Judge RRear a
recess was taken to pc it the
inspectors Wallace Mi and
Earl Rice. to check the y<ies,
being verified by the inspectors,
so that the holders might vote the
full number of shares they re-
presented on one ballot, to save
time.
Following the stockholders
meeting the board of directors
met at night and elected the Of
fcers.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
w I T H E R S

7. w. Anderson has been very
sick for the past few days. DR..
Owens. OF Mt. Vernon. was called
to see him. Miss Belle Drew, of
Cooksburg, was the guest OF
Misses Sallie and Ada Mullins
Saturday night.-Mrs. Jones Dur
ham visited her daughter, Mrs.
Scott Tussey, in Jackson county,
from Friday until Sunday. Mr..
and Mrs. Clearance Rose, of
Knoxville, are visiting the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Sut-
ties, this week.
Matt Green passed through here
Monday on his way to Laurel to
buy cattle.-Albert Hall, of Lee
county. is visiting his other,
Talton Hall, this week.--C. E
Mullins is on trip through the
Western wart of the equity this
week. Misses Callie Roberts.
Mary and Eliza Mullins visited
Miss Sara B. Roberts, of Cooks
burg Sunday.-Mrs. William Bar
nett is on the sick list There is
a series of meetings going on at
Pleasant Run.-There will be SER
vices at Red Hill Saturday con.
Quoted by Rev. Ponder.-Mrs. j.
NJ. Roberts spent Tuesday night
with Mrs j. H. Roberts. Edgar
Mullins, of Mt. Vernon, was in
this part few days ago with a
span OF mules to trade. b
Cummins, Of Mt. Vernon. visited
relatives and friends here Thurs.
day until Monday, and while here
was mixing among his friends.
telling them that he was a candi-
date for the nomination for Coun.
ty Court Clerk at the coming Re-
publican primary.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
LINGERING COUGHS ARE
DANGEROUS

Get rid of that tickling cough
that keeps you awake at night
and drains your vitality and en-
ergy. DR.. Kings New Discovery
is pleasant balsam remedy, an
tiseptic, laxative and mptly
effective. 1t sOothes the irritated
membrane and kills the cold
germs; your cous b is soon relieved
Delay is dangerous get DR..
Kings New Discovery at once.
For nearly fifty years it has been
the favorite remedy for Group,
gripp, coughs and colds. Get a
bottle to-day at your Druggists,
soc.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

We offer one hundred dollars
reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
Halls Catarrh Cure has been
taken by sufferers for the past
thirty-fve years, and has become
known as the most reliable RENE
dy for Catarrh Halls Catarrh
Cure acts thru the Blood on the
Mucous surfaces expelliug the
poison from the blood and healing
the diseased portions.
After you have taken Hall s
Catarrh Cure for a short time you
will see great improvement in
your general health. Start tax
ing Halls Catarrh Cure ut once
and get rid of catarrh. Send for
testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo,
Ohio. Sold at all Druggists, 75c.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
TO THE CITIZENS OF ROCKCASTLE
COUNTY:

Fouryears ago. yon remember, became candidate for
Sheriff the for Sheriff under the usual difficulties
ton of the County This makes the appreciative aud
grateful thank good of the for they did
for and feeling this about it, have used oppotuni
ty show my appreciation and gratitude.
While have been your Sheriff have mreated 1
have discharged duties as best could deal kindly
sderay and justly with being enen could about
taxes collections execution ect holding instances til
the last possible from pressing Yet have
aged business such always he able make
settlements with the State County and individuals in due time and
have and queusus file What little income have
derived from the Office know the public has also
shared with
When disturbance and dangers have been reported me-
though from the rmotest of the county have myself
stayed back and deputy somewhat of
and time required of and have tried catch
the voatos OF the law of the occasion making
the counties of Kentucky trying catch
murderer who committed of the worst crimes the history
of our county.
For have constantly encouraged urged
this for County Judge people from all sections of
pledged support
have believed could easily Many persons who for
d could for before tell they
anxious for opportunity vote for Therefore
hereby appeal the Republicans ana my of
for the Republican nomination the Office
of County Judge
ha tried for three Sheriff and
do and giving such splendid it makes
feel grateful indeed and again
You for what have done for in past will
thankful and appreciatve for anything do for
future Sinre have been Sheriff have made point
TAINTED with you and have acquainted with
ne into your homes and have taken you into my home
just friendly when candidate when one
for the Office seekers who have your
hip except when they candidates. You the
"Now. hold on; We know Cam web know you and
mean to see that he has square deal Defeated elected
The same after the election as before elected promise
will discharge the duties of County Judge that you
have for regrets.
Very truly yours,
CAM MULLINS
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02

ford and daughter, Miss Ella Mae,
were called to Parksville Saturday
on account of the serious illness of
Mrs. Blanford's mother, Mrs Will
Brown Mr.. J. B. Cummins, of
Mt. Vernon, one of our old Level
Green school mates, was here
Monday and informed US that he
is candidate for County Court
Clerk. Well, Mr.. Cummins is a
fine man and We know that he is
qualified to fill the office. Now,
Mr.. Bowman is a good man and
has made good and we think lots
OF him. Mr. Cummins is one of
the county's hest school teachers.
We may be partial to all Level
Green students, and while both
are Republicans and we have no
voice in it. We will hold our peace.
Mrs. I. w. Catlin has returned
from few days visit with rela-
tives at Lebanon.--Judge l.. w.
Bethurm, Sheriff Cam Mullins and
Clerk T ] Niceley We're here few
days ago between trains en- route
from Frankfort.
Mount Vernon signal. (Mt. Vernon, Ky.) 18??-current, 1917-02-02
A HINT TO rHE AGED

If people past sixty years OF age
could be persuaded to go to bed
as soon as they take cold and re-
main in bed for day or two they
would recover much more quick
ly, especially if they take Chain.
berlain's Cough Remedy. There
would be less danger of the cold
being followed by any of the
more serious diseases.