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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-23
sWINDLERS MAKE BEST
OF NEW ORDERS.

No sooner does a restriction order
come out In Germany than swindlers
begin making money out OF them. The
latest Is the gas restriction order.
aimed al the economizatlon OF coal. The
Berlin Tageblstt says:
"During the last few days the west
ern suburbs Of Berlin. the chief resi-
dental quarters Of the town. have been
visited by a genilemanly man about 80
years Of age. who has explained 10 the
householders that he was the repre-
sentative OF the newly formed Anti
Gas Restriction Society," whose laud-
able object was TO flght the new or
der in every possible way.
Members Of the society. he said had
the right for the present 10 use az
much gas as their household required
bat 10 cover tho general expenses every
member was required 70 contribute q
minimum yearly sum OF ten shilllngs
In return for which he would not onl,
remain unaffected by the restriction
order. but would obtain his gas at re
duced rates"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-23

eat the bitter fruit end then perform
a whistling chorus.
After the seed battle a Jack-o-Lsn-
tern contest is held In which each
guest Is given a rosy apple and a fruit
knife and directed TO carve a grinning
Jack on one apple cheek and a gloomy
Jack on tho other. The best grinning
face wins a huge ginger cookie with
a wide currant grin--and tho sorry
face draws a toy black cat.
The usual Halloween games should
mot be neglected, the apple pairing
test, ducking for apples, naming chest
nuts to be roasted before the Ore. In
the saucer test Of fate" three saucers.
one empty. ono flled with clear water
and one with muddy water, indicate
celibacy, happy marriage and troubled
marriage, when touched by the finger
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-23
FEWER GIN TOTFRe.

Although the local police have made
a rigid search among the imported
workers at the Harlan and Holdings
worth Corporation plant for revolvers,
no weapons were found. The activity
OF the police IN stopping the carrying
Of guns has also put a stop TO the gun
totlng, no disorders having occurred
at the plant for several days.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-23
What is Going on in Germany!
A. Told Newspapers We Empire,
Nations.

psny" has designs on the independence
OF the German press. The financial and
commercial organ suggests that by Sc
curing control Of rich Advertising rev.
enue the armament industry conspires
10 influence the political views Of
German newspapers for their own ends.
This means. Of course. that they desire
TO keep the war-fres burning IN Ger
many from the moment peace comes.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-23

AS the Board Of Harbor Commission
ers is waiting for a decision from City
Council relative 20 that body appoint
ing a committee 10 consider proposed
rlverfront Improvements. the commits
sioners VIII not hold It's weekly meet
Ing today. This was decided on at a
conference yesterday. The commits
sloners presented a report 20 Council
On last Thursday night asking that a
committee be appointed 10 take up the
projected wharf at Front and Church
streets.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-10-23
HAnROR BOARD AWAITS COUNCIL

Whatever your size and fgure-you
can be ftted with a Liberty Bond
The Hartford herald., 1917-08-22

No great thing is created suddenly
my more than bunch of grapes or
ig.-Epictetus.
The Hartford herald., 1917-08-22
TROOPS TRAINING
AGREES WITH THEM
U. S. Company Commanders Report
That Mems Uniforms Are
"GrOwing Too Small"

American Training Camp in France.
The strict physical training out of
doors the members Of the American
expeditionary force are undergoing is
having it's results. One turned up
when field headquarters received a
letter from company commander in
which he said his men were develop
ing so fast all their uniforms were
getting too small. Some of the un-
iforms, he wrote, now are four inches
too small about the chest.
Henry Morgenthau, former Ameri-
can Ambassador to Turkey, who is
visiting the French front, stopped at
American field headquarters and
spent several hours inspecting the
men. He said he would take back to
President Wilson a first hand impress
sion of the expeditionary force in the
field.
The Hartford herald., 1917-08-22

cheeks go too. The muscles lack
tone. They become nervous, irrita-
BILE, respondent, melancholy, the
brain fags, and the memory fails,
Therefore if you wish to preserve
your vim, vigor and vitality, to a
ripe old age, you must supply the
deficiency of phosphates lacking in
your food by using Argo-Phosphate,
the form of phosphates most easily
assimilated.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES which
is recommended and prescribed
by physicians in ali enemic cases,
Is not a secret or patent medicine,
but one that is sold and recommend
ed by we'll known druggists every
where. and physicians are daily pre-
scribing the constituents contained
in it. Being entirely unlike many
other phosphates. il is easily assim-
ulated and will be found effective in
the treatment of indigestion and
stomach troubles, as well as for care
worn, nervous conditions. The man
manufacturers of Arogo-Phosphate
will forfeit to any charitable insti-
tuition 5000 II they cannot treat any
phospbates. and increase their
strength and endurance from 100
per cent. to 800 per cent. or more in
one months time. II they are free
from organic trouble. II is dispens-
ed by all reliable druggists.
III your druggist will not supply
you. send $1.00 to the Argo Labora-
tories. 10 Forsyth St., Atlanta. Ca.
and they will send you a two weeks
treatment by return mail.
Advertisements
The Hartford herald., 1917-08-22
FINDS HOME AND JOB WHERE
OVERALLS ARE ALLOWED

Sioux City, Ia.-Hannah Sather's
overalls have been vindicated. Han
nah startled Sioux City recently
when she appeared on the streets in
a pair of working trousers" A
minister, who lived next door to Han
nah's boarding house protested
against the attire and the girl was
ousted from her home.
When the firm Cor which she
worked learned Of the overall incl
dent she was discharged. Hannah
found a new home and a new job. The
new boarding house keeper and her
new employers have announced that
she may wear as many pairs of ov-
erals as she desires.
The Hartford herald., 1917-08-22
THE RECRUIT.

(By Walter Greep.)
Close to your heart, mother, fain
would you fold him;
And, oh! you're so loathe now to
see him march away,
But press him. and bless him, and
linger not to hold hom-
His country is in danger and
claims his life today.
Oh, it may tear your heartstrings
almost asunder.
And it may cause the teardrops to
swell into your eyes;
But your heart will beat fonder, when
midst the battles thunder.
He thanks God you sent him where
his deeper duty lies.
And even though he perish, what no.
bier message Graves one,
What more endearing tribute could
grateful nation give,
Than to write, "He died in action, but
as a mothers brave son;
His name is hallowed by that land
which by his death shall live"
No great thing Is created suddenly
my more than a bunch of grapes or
ig.-Epictetus.
The Hartford herald., 1917-08-22

Atlanta, Ga.-Dr. F. A. Jacobson
says that phosphates are just as es-
sential to any man or woman who
tires easily, is nervous, or irritati-
pale to make strong. robust, Wig
orous healthy body. as they are 10
cotton to make it grow. The lack
Of phosphate is the cause of all enc
mic conditions and the administra-
ton of 5-grain Argo-Phosphate tab
lets will increase the strength and
endurance of weak, nervous, care
worn men and women 800 per cent.
In two or three weeks time in many
instances, and their continued use
will build up the whole nervous sys-
tenn, and give new life, vim, vigor,
end vitality to the whole body.
always prescribe Argo-Phosphate to
patients who are pale and colorless.
and II is surprising to see how
quickly few weeks treatment will
transform a pale face to rosy
checked beauty. There can be no
rosy checked. healthy, beautiful wo-
men, without their system Is suffi-
Stchtiy ouPPicu Win hosPnutcS. IN
recent interviews with physicians on
the grave and serious consequences
of a deficiency of phosphates In the
blood OF American men and women,
have strongly emphasized the fact
that doctors should prescribe more
phosphates In the form of Argo-
Phosphate for weak. worn out, hag-
sard-looking men and women. When
the skin is pale, and flesh flabby. 1t
Is a sign of anema. When the phos-
pilates go from the blood. the pink
The Hartford herald., 1917-08-22

dominate the German ships Of the
air.
But the cost to America is going to
be staggering. We will spend more
the first year than any other single
power has spent in any one year.
We are expensive people. We live
well. We demand comforts and we
are willing to pay for them.
The burden will be great, but the
ability of America to carry the bur-
den of the war is colossal.
We will iwn. Yes, for three rea-
sons:
We will win; we have the power
to win, and we have got to win.-
Commercial Appeal.
The Hartford herald., 1917-08-22
EAST ST. LOUIS
POLICE INDICTED
Many Arrests Expected as Result of
Recent Indictments.

Belleville, Ill.-Many arrests are
expected of those indicted Tuesday
in connection with the race riots in
East st. Louis early in July.
Among the indictments made pub
lie are three against members of the
East st. Louis police force. who are
charged with murder. The men are
Sergeant Cornelius Meehan, Sergeant
Harry O'Brien and H. l.. Wilson. u
plain clothes man.
Out of total of los persons in
dicted, 80 are whites and 90 negroes.
the charges being murder, arson, con-
spiracy, rioting and assault to mur-
der.
The Hartford herald., 1917-08-22
How's This :

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by catarrh 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, expellng the Pol
son from the Blood and healing the dis
eased portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you will see a
great improvement in your general
health, Start taking Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine at once and get rid of catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
F. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. 75c.
The Hartford herald., 1917-08-22
Pale Faced Women Take Phosphates to Make
Rosy Cheeks and Beautiful Forms.
Men Need Phosphates to Make Strong, Healthy,
Vigorous Bodies.

Athletics
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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
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chosen as wee presidents.
KEY. b. y. W COZ, secretary,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
A Great Opportunity For Young
Ladies And Young Men.

The demand for telegraph operators
was never so great as at the present
time. The largest telegraph school in
America-equipped with over a hundred
sets of Instruments, miniature ira II
service, a train wire of a main lire
railroad all telegraph and freight blanks
and books of record; tickets. and in fact
everything just as complete as found in
the best equipped railroad Offices, the
best practical teachers to be obtained.
thoroughly experienced in commercial
and railway telegraphy, station and
freight work the Tyler Commercial Col
lege of Tyler, Texas, is unable to supply
the demands of the railroads, Western
Union and Postal telegraph companies
for operators. Just received a message
from leading railway company reading;
Can you furnish us with all the opera
tors we need, we furnishing them with
free tranSportiou over our line from
nearest points" Just as surely az YOU
complete our course of telegTaphy and
station work, just so surely will We
placed you in good positions, The
came is true where our course of Book
keeping, Shorthand. Steuo aud Cotton
CHASING or Business Administration and
Finance IS completed.
Write for free catalogue. orr tale
'r-aph students are oa IL .;he .5~.ilg
Southwestern roads, and III Western
Union and Postal Telegraph Offices Our
graduates Of other departments are
holding high positions in the CONNER
cial world. With our help you can be a
biz success. Tyler Commercial College,
Tfisr, Tsxas,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
High Scnool Defamation
Contest, April 10.

The school children are practicing
hard these DAYS for the speaking contests
which determines who will represent
Abbeville at the coming parish rally.
APRIL 20.
There are three divisions according to
grades, The first is composed OF the
primary to the fourth grade, II second
4ivlsion includes the fifth to the seventh
inclusive ana the third comprises the
eight to the eleventh. Only ore student
can represent Us i'll each division but a
great number are entering the try-outs
The preliminary contests will be held
at the school house April 9th, at which
time nine speakers will be selected from
the first class, three from the second
and tour from the third division. This
preliminary contest will be interesting
aud well worth hearing and the public
IS cordially invited. The above selected
speakers will further fight it out at the
Victor Theatre April 10, at SIS a. III. -,
and the best one from each of the three
classes or divisions will be chosen.
The names OF the speakers will be
given later. We hope the public gene
rally will keep the above dates in mind
and lend encouI az, ment with your pre-.
sence.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
Lafayette Steps Forward.

Saturday the parish Of Lafayette, vote d
six to one and bv all immense valuation
majority for the tax tc build gravel roads
in the parish The result was what was
expected, for every SINE Lafayette
people have been called upon to make a
forward step they have done so, and III
this case the same prog essive spirit il
was confidently believed would animate
them and once again the parish takes a
lead for the rest of the State to follow,
and expectations were not deceived.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
For Your Child's Couch

Here's pleasant cough syrup that
every child likes to take DR.. Bells
Pine-Tat- Honey. Il YOUR child las y
deep hacking cough that worries you
give him DR.. Bells Pine. Tar Honey q,
the soothing pihe alams relieve the
cough, loosers the phi gm and heals
he irri ated tissues CIT bottle to-
iay at your druggist and start treat
ment at once. 25c adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
Much Extra Work in March

Il between seasons, when few per.
sors pcrspire - health Demands
III" result is duUhi- work fer tn
k'Jneys, t arrow ou' waste -limiuai
81 through. pores when persons prs
pire. ONerN.,k 4 k dizzy need help
3. II Stone, R-aCing, Pa, writes;
"Whrn ne-d n kidney remedy,
rely on Foley KIdn-y Pds" Sol.
Everywhere. sdv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
BIDS WANTED.
Abbeville, La. March sth I

Abbevile, La. March sth 1917.
Sealed-bids will be received hy the vi
dersigned until ten O'Clock a, IN. We'd
nesday April 18th 1911, for reno. ling
~ interior and sanitary ec1;--ne IS IL
he % eseut Vernilion Parish Jail, ~
Ab5eville, La, each bidder TO fgrnisa
his own plans and specifications, VIII d
shall meet with the approval Of Jae
Louisiana State Board of Health.
a, 0. LANDRY,
Clerk Police Jury, Parish OF VeTmi..0n
Aeesyiiis Ia,
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
Little Cir. Had Croup

Every mother knows and :ear> Group
Mrs. r. NJ. Raney, r. f. y. 2 Stan
ford, Ky, write; MY little girl hid
Group every few nights | began I,
gtvs her T l-l'- Honey ana Tar IN
nat nigh she SEPT wei, never cougr -
d any and BE- next day her cola
was gone" r -iiev~s ctughs Esd
colds. CoLtains no opiates. Sold Ever, :
where. adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24

Nearly everyone of Us is fgsring
on having a fine time just ahead
when we get all fixed up, and this
vision is just ahead of us when we
fall asleep. To live in the now
and enjoy the present is the work
of a philosopher.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
Kcep Diseased SINGLE.

Declaring that medical science had
established the fret that tuberculosis and
social diseases were transmitted t.
coming generations through marriage
Dr.. Oscar bowling, president Of the
state board of health, i'll a statement,
announced that he would support PAS
sage Of law in favor OF medical mar
riage certificates with a stipulation that
persons failing to pass The exaniuat on
should be prohibited from marrying
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
Bible Institute.

All who are interested In Bible
Study are invited to attend the
Bible Institute, which viii be held
with the Crowley Baptist Church.
beginning Sunday, April lit. All
visitors will be entertained free.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
Baptist Meeting at Nuuez.

The Baptists Of Nurez have
begun tent meeting, winch will
last several days, Rev. Luceu G.
Smith, of Pineville, La is Joir.
the preaching.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24

This is just the right size town
to settle down in and enjoy life.
Everything for the comfort of life
can be bought here and $40 will go
as far as SIS will in the large cities.
Wheu you want to leave the farm,
come to our town and build a nice
comfortable home and be among
the best people in the world
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
Cut This Out-It Is Worth Money

DON'T MISS THIS Cat out this
slip, enclose with sc to Foley & Co.,
$3.50 Sheffield Ave, Chicago, Ill
writing our name and addres clearly
You Will receive in return y trial
package containing Foiey's Honey
and Tar Compound for coughs, colds
AID Group; Foley Kidney Pills and
Foley Catharuc Tablets. Sold Ev5ry
WHERE adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24

oyster LJages, NC, ats Gp,dry !.
RESTAURANT
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24

Plan for 3 home Garden
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1917-03-24
LESSON FOR MARCH rs
JESUS THE WAY, TRUTH AND
LIFE.

SCRIPTURE LESSON-Read john "A:
I-li
GOLDEN TEET-Jesus saith unto him.
/ am the way the truth. and the lie. no
man couela unto tie father, but by me.
john 1895.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-09
sPECIAL ASSESSMENT N0rICF.
Warrant no. $50.

NO. GHtE
Notice is hereby given 20 an persons
interested that the board of local inn
provements of the city of Rock Island.
H.. has filed in the county court of
hock Island county 8 certificate of the
cost oL the Improvement. entitled ia
sald court. In Re Petition Of the City
OF Rock Island. H. 10 assess the
cost oE the construction of sewers on
leHLh and Eleventh avenues. from
seventh tn Eleventh streets ana said
ceruncate also shows the court costs.
me amount OF accrued interest. and
lh7 total amount of said assesame
and said certificate also states that
me said Improvement conforms sub
slahllallS 20 the requirements Of the
original ordinance for the c0nstrur-
lon of the same. as required by law.
ana that final hearing on said certif-
care Will be had on the 20th day Of
rune A. D- 1897. at O'Clock "A. m. or
a. soon thereafter as the business of
the court will permit
All persons desiring NAV file obfer-
Ions ia said court before said dav. and
may appear al the hearing and make
their defense.
laled This 9Th day Of June. 4 D
-s~'- WILLIAM N'CONOCHIE.
President.
r. JUHL.
Secretary.
WALLACE TREICHLER.
Member
Board Of Local improvements IF the
olgy OF Rock Island, III
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-09
Cool, Summary Cotton Dress
Fabrics

New. crisp. f-e7n al their simmer loneliness slf-ase
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-09

PRINTED NClLEs la hum
6reds OF lovely summer STYLES ana
coior5ugs. 25c 10 sec per ward.
PRINTED CFEPEs in large
japanese designs ana dainty little
Dolly Warden STYLES. 25c and 22z
yard.
PRINTED BETI5TEs 49, Neat.
conventional designs as ~eU as
stripes dots and floral designs. l5c
yard
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-09

First Ct the new Autumn
modes IN silk frocks for after
noon and street wear have ar
rived Just q sprinkling OF
smart new models in taffeta
and ceorgette combinations
trimmings Of bralds and butt
tons. Prices $3.50 70 S22 SO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-09

be conducted on June Is. g and 81.
In these days the endeayor VIII be to
sell 1000 mem berships IN the cham
Der Of commerce
C. A EaIlgreu presided at the meet
ing and IN his opening remarks ez-
planned the reason for Mr. Bender's
coming to Rock Island. spoke briefly
Of the endeavors Of the club 80 enter
more actively into the field OF CONNER
ctal and industrial promotion. and then
turned the chair over To Captain ".
q Rosen6eId. whom ne appointed
chairman Of the committee with Hugh
z. Curtis as vice chairman.
Captain Resented referred so for
mer work of the club along lines Of
Industrial promotion. said that the un-
deTtakng at this time has opened IN
der most suspicious circumstances,
and predicted that there viii be a
general endorsement OF the chamber
Of commerce plans in Rock Island with
everybody working for che ultimate
success Of the undertaking. which, he
said is all that is necessary TO have
il accomplish big things for the city,
Tells of Plans.
HTr. Bender outlined his plans in
general. announcing that the platform
which is being prepared to show what
the chamber Of commerce viii do viii
be prepared next week. Mr. Bender
said the natural first impulse Of an
organization Of this nature IS indus
trial development He said that the
very first undertaking will he 10 re-
move the barriers TO industrial deveI-
opment- With this accomplished he
said the other things viii come
lie said that civic 5ertermenH must
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-09

hozrd Of Local improvements IT the
City Of Rock Island. III.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-06-09
Every Man Must Do His Part
Every Woman Must Do Her Part

BY buying liberty bond you exercising highest
INVASION though It will do this the still yours.
Buying 90 bond Is ike buying 90 bank note except that
the government pays % year for keeping
the bond High financial authorities
will be glad to 05 or 81 and perhaps more for every
500 bond.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-11-01
PUNAHOU MIDGETS. TRIM
M'KINLEY.THlRDS FOR
SECOND TIME IN WEEK

The Midget league game between
the Mckinley Thirds and the Pun
Bluffs yesterday resulted in win for
Punahou, 1910. The battle was re-
play of the game won by the Bluffs
last Saturday, to O. Both teams
showed better football than in the
game Saturday. Conant and Bush
scored for the Bluffs, and Harvey kick
ed goal in each case. The scores were
made at the opening of the first and
second halves on the excellent end
running of Conant and forward passing
by Bush. For the losers, Kuninobu,
Akana, Naeole and Leong showed up
the best, and among the Pun-Buffs
who were good we're Willis and Crane
The next games to be played will
be Honolulu Military. Academy VS..
the Pun-Blues. Mckinley VS.. lolani;
the Pun-Blnffs resting this weekend.
These. games are beginning to draw
the crowds of Midget league fans;
some two hundred including several
Of the fair sex appearing at yester-
days game. The Honolulu Military
Academy, Mckinley High School,
Iolani School, and Punahou Academy
form the league at present. A constitu-
ton is being drawn up and contests
will be limited to football, baseball
and basketball this year.