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The Press., 1917-03-08
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Several theories hlAr IrCa ady.;n"eu to explain the Curru@. tiO.:s or l,U CTS palms and SOlcS. bIH the mos pil, a.',!; one is that expressed l.y the term "tl r tion skins" given by Mrs. HarrY II Wilder. Not only man, but ail the ia"n. keys and apes have such ridges 0I th" skin of the grasping part of tdCir haGd% and feet. And. strangely enough. thu American OpoSs,ll:rs and tree porcu. pines, Australian phalangers and south American monkeys have just such cor. rugatiOns on their tails.
 The openings of the ducts of the sweat glands are along the tops of the ridges. They supply the slight moisture that is necessary to proper graspimg [ The Journal of IIercdity, in q long study of hand and foot prints. remarks that man instinctively mo.StrnS the palms of his hands when he wishes to grasp securely.
 The pattern of finger prints iS gen. ! erally hereditary. but every individual | develops his own details.
The Press., 1917-03-08
Traaer Shells.

It is one thing 10 stop hostile bat tery in an artillery duel unl another problem altogether to hit it The lu cality may be well known. but the range difficult to detcrminr. To sim lIlify matters in this respect tracer shells are used. Into the base of the shell metal ease Is screwed contain ing material which is self igniting as the projectile rushes through space. For night operations the material used in the tracer" bursts into q brilliant flame, but by day the tracer leaves a trail of dense black smoke. By this means the gunners are able to watch and time the shell right up to the mo ment the explosion takes place, and by knowing the locality in which the shell bursts the adjustment to the range of the target is comparatively a simple matter.-London Mall.
The Press., 1917-03-08
NURSES INCLUDED
 IN WAR INVENTORY
2,OO0 or More to Be Enrolled IT COnneCtiCut's Military Census. Not to Interfere With Red Cross.

Tho cnra!lmont of the 2,O00 or moro registered nurses m Connecticut is td be included tn the Connecticut mili. tnry census now in progress under th4 direction of Governor Marcus IT. Hol. comb, Special blanks have beer pre, pared by the military census state head. quarters in Hartford for taking the cn. rollmentS of these nurses. The blanks are similar to those used for taking the census of men. but differ in some ot the questions.
 Among other things, the blanks ask :.
 What training school are you a gradu. ate of?
 ''In what line of professional work are you at present employed?
 ''In what department of nursing are you best qualified for service?
 Are you a registered nurse? In what state? When?
 Have you any one dependent on yop for support
 "Are you citizen of the United States:
 "Have you done any army or navy nurs- ing service in this or any other country?
 ''Could you respond promptly to an emergency call for nursing service in this state?
 "Would you volunteer for an emergency call for nursing service outside this state?''
 The following statement concerning the enrOllmPnt of nurses was given out yesterday by the state headquarters of the Connecticut bureau of military cen Sus:-
 "This census is designed in no way tH interfere with the work of the Red Cross The governor has the very highest appre citation of the value of the work and use fitness of the Red Cross. He has been instructed. however, to make a census ni the resources of this state which might be valuable in time of war. One of tine most valuable of these resources is td make available instantly for work in any part of this state the services of the train ed nurses of Connecticut"
The Press., 1917-03-08

People prglahly est more judiciOusly today thSa ILsy dial when Samuel Pc pyS WrSsss Ehs following account Of his h.sassav aaeaa=
 We aas8 q ErbgSSre ~ raeo1rs and eAs-&susS .gsS wE szlEsNG- h<Nlae'd: three ea-eS al g slisl- N S-sag dish of a side 0E tamb. "a ,EsA gs -VaSre5 ptgeo1S, Esh Qf fgglr JDAsrevS, tAree tzrrS, a .amprsg Hie- a must rars Fss-a dish of anCasggt-, g00I wine 0f several sorts and all things mighty noble. tO my great c2nlgftE
 rhe striking lhilzs a30ut thts feast 4uich WIS rrv0abiy a eypicaI one of ils day 5itts1. Is that it Is cOmpossd al -uost entirety of meat and 6Sh. rsliey- sd only b. pastry and wine If there were any vegetables tn ir PePys did not ronsiller ft necessary to mention them. and h ts possible that there were none. Putatoes were hardly known in England as that time. and many other vegeEAbIess uoE considered necessaries were either not known or were rarely used San Francisco Bulletin
The Press., 1917-03-08
FOUR TONS OF PAPER
 USED FOR CENSUS PRINTED MATTER
Sheets Sent Out Represent Total Area
 of 83sOOO Square Feet.

Some idea of the great amount of material being handled by the state headuuarters in Hartford of the Con, necticut bureau of military census may be gained from the fact that the print, ed matter already sent out by that bureau for the work in the state has already reached a total weight of four tons. This includes census blanks, in- structions. commissions and similar printed forms. It is also estimated that the printed matter sent out from the state headquarters represents to- tai of SSS. .OOO square feet of paper. In addition to this, close to 100000 per .manent filing cards will be used in re icortling and tabulating the census be fore the work is completed.
The Press., 1917-03-08

An enormous supply of ivory exists in the frozen tundraS f Sibeiil, which, 1t is thought. will probably suffice for the worlds consumption for many years to come. This ivory consists Of the tusks of the extinct species of clc- phan,s called mammoths. The tusks of these animals were of great size and are wonderfully abundant at some places in Siberia. where the frost has perfectly preserved them.
The Press., 1917-03-08
Mild nucka.

Canvasback and redhead ducks, which are very quick of movement, after deep diving are capable of talk ing flight immediately upon coming to the surface of the water. They do not spring directly upward into the air, but fly at first at an angle until they reach the desired elevation. Surface feeding wild fowl, like the black duck pintail and teal, fly directly upward from the surface of the water If the emergency demands 1t.
The Press., 1917-03-08
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CONNECTICUT MILITARY
 CENSUS PARAGRAPHS
$ :. t < < ' 2 @ ' * <


 By AUBREY l.. MADDOCK. Director Publicity Service. Connecticut Bureau oi Military Census. Preparedness parades were all right in their place, but the Connecticut military census, now in progress, is the greatest preparedness parade of all. Have you done your part?
 Connecticut leads in the manufac- ture of war munitions. insurance, the tobacco industry, metal prOducts-and PRACTICAL PREPAREDNESS.
 America cannot be like the ostrich. burying her head in the sand and feel ing secure. She must be wide awake and prepare-just as Connecticut is preparing through her great milf " census-fOr any emergency that may come. -E~- r~t No man with spark of patriotism in his soul would be so small as to refuse to answer the simple questions asked by the state of Connecticut in the military census now in progress. Governor Marcus H. HOlcOmb said that the names of men who refuse to give information for the Connecticut military census ought to be put OF yellow cards. Is there any doubt what he meant?
 If war ever comes to America the value uf Connecticut's military census will be fully realized. It's better to be prepared and not be called than to be called and not be prepared.
 Refusal to respond to the call for information asked in the Connecticut military census is miserable selfishness that automatically puts the person who refuses upon the Suspicious list"
 Do yourself justice-cO-Operat fully in the Connecticut military census.
The Press., 1917-03-08

fume in which to infol1 the :.o' .ngs of their daughters then not come into the world? l think it is so. and l was thus enwrapped in their fragrance as was in the arms tf Chat great G0u- verneur Faulkner.
 ''Now I am truth that l do love you" made answe" to question that was prcssel upon my lips.
 "His woman is Gods gift of truth to a man." were the words that were heard by those listening flowers and Roberta, marquise of Greg and Bye. who from a world at war had co,ne home,
The Press., 1917-03-08
usn of Mana

\ board inspector. having a few min utes to spare after examining the school. put a few questions to the low. CT form boys on the common objects in the schoOlroom.
 What Is the use of the map?" he asked. pointing to one stretched across the corner of the room, and half a dozen shrill voices answered In meas ured articulations:
 Please. sir. it's to hide masters bi- cycle. - London Tit-Bits.
The Press., 1917-03-08
THTRTY-ONE YEARS AGO.
March 4, 1886
Items of local interest taken from the conmi
 of The Press, thirty-one years ago


 The Congregational ladies Fociahle will meet next Tuesday afternoon nud evening. Hustesses: Miss l. $ Cndy and. her Sunday sohnol class Ina en. tertainment, consisting f recitations, etc., will conclud9 with the juvenile operetta "Cobwebs. !" Characters : King Bluebottle, Harry Burwell Queen Bluebottle, Annie Crane l; Princes Pretty, Mamie Lathrop; Prince GrassIIopper, Harry Preston; Spid3To, Willie Heald; Lady Rumhlebee, Florence Parsons. Ch1tus: Maude Ellis, Mabel Webber, NPlle Converse, Bertha Heald, Frank Newton, Clarence Preston, Fred BuTwell.
 Born. Feb. 2sth, son to Chas P. Hodgson; 2Gth, son to Robert Hampston; 2Sth, son 10 HenIy NJ Day; 26th, son to James Rearhcn.
 Stafford Hollow, 2d, daughter tc Moritz Findeisen.
The Press., 1917-03-08
RECIPE FOR CRAY HAIR.

To half pint of water add 1 OF. Bay Rum, e small box of Barbo Compound, and A oz. of glycerine. Apply to the hair twice a week until it becomes the desired shade. Any druggist can put tlIis up or you can mix 1t at home at very little cost Full directions for making and use come in each box of Barbo Compound. It will gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair, and removes dandruff. It is excel lent for falling hair and will make harsh hair soft and glossy. It will not color the scalp, is not sticky or greasy. and does mol rub 0M
The Press., 1917-03-08

handed me in the direction of my Gouverneur Faulkner and immediate ly took his departure up the stairs.
 And it was under the light of the old moon in the garden of those grande danes Carruthers that Roberta, mar quise of Greg and Bye, who is the last of their line. walked with the great gentleman who was and is her lover. Is it that those beautiful dead grand mammas each planted her flowers in her own great happiness so that they you'd give forth a very tender PeE-
The Press., 1917-03-08
Carelesa soaseh.

''I hear the Grabcoins have hired a tutor for young Reginald Grabcoin.''
 "Yes; but whenever MT. Grabcoin mentions the new member of the house hold Mrs. Grabcoin is greatly humili- ated.''
 "'Why soY'
 MT. Grabcoln has a way of pro- nouncing tutor as if the person re rerred to did exercises on the trom- bone. eornet or some other kind Of horn."-St. Louis Dispatch.
The Press., 1917-03-08
limited.

Do you remember, Tommy" asked the friend of the family. ito love your neighbor as yourself?'
 Always" replied young Thomas, but then dad Is always telling me not to have too good an opinion of myself. "- Richmond Times-D Dispatch.
The Press., 1917-03-08

FULL PROTECTION
 FOR CENSUS FIGURES

.s.
 :. A fireproof and burglar proof
 + vault which, in years past, has i. protected millions of dollars of Y. the assets of great insurance i. corporation now protects all the j. results thus far collected in the j. Connecticut military census, now j. in progress in Connecticut, and .s additional returns will be placed j. in it as soon as they are re- i. ceived. The vault is in the Con- !. necticut Mutual Building in Hart ;. ford, and it's heavy steel outer
 l. and inner doors open from the .:. room in which the statistiRians I. working under the direction of !. the governors committee of as- !. sistants are quartered. The room :. was formerly occupied by the
 i. Phoenix Fire Insurance Compa- j. nv. which kept millions of dol $. lars of securities in the vault. .I The information being collected I. in the I6S towns of the state by .;. the census-takers is being pro- i. tected as carefully as the big in-
 !. surance company protected its ]. millions.
 l. j. . l .:. l. .. !. j. * # .s. .E. .. + + +
The Press., 1917-03-08
TrnkhfuI ExcmaA.

'1'he sheriff caught his young as- sistant writing love letters in business hours today"
 What did the young fellow say when he was taxed with doing sO?"
 Said he was not shirking his duty as they were all writs of attachment Baltimore American
The Press., 1917-03-08
State of Ohio. City of Toledo.

LUCHB OUuutyo B8s
 Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co.,, doing business in the City of Toledo, County and State aforesaid, ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of CataFrh that cannot be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY. Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence, this 9th day Of December. A. D. 1886. A. W. GLEASON.
 (SeaD Notary Public. Halls Catarrh Medicine is taken in. formally and acts through the Blood on the Mncous Surfaces of the System. Send for testimonials. free.
 F. J. CHENEY G CO, Toledo, o. Sold by all druggists, 75c.
 Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Press., 1917-03-08
People of Sardinia.

SarClinians retain traces of the many races which have occupied the island through the centuries-Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Saracens, Ital- ians and Spaniards Many dialects are spoken, but Italian is now taught in the schools. Exchange.
The Press., 1917-03-08

were useless and only an operation would help me, but Lydia E. Pinkham'a Vegetable Compound has proved it otherwise. l am now perfectly we'll and can do any kind of work. "-Mrs. NELLIE PHELPS, care of K. A. Rider, RED. No. 6, Fulton, N. Y.
 We wish every woman who suffers from female troubles, nervousness, backache or the blues could see the let- ters written by women made well by Ly- dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
 If you have bad symptoms and do not understand the cause, write to the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass, for helpful advice given free.
The Press., 1917-03-08
hon Mnman Iudna.

Mrs. Flatbush-Does she judge peo- pie by their clothes? Mrs. Benson hurst-She does If they're hanging out On the line with the wash In the back yard.-Yonkers Statesman.
The Press., 1917-03-08
Plain Spoken.
FIaIW OPUNGUs "A nInin rnnLnn man VnI1. Sa

"A plain spoken man. you sayr
 T never saw his equal. Why. there isn't woman in this town who would ask his opinion of her baby "-Bir- ningham Agc-Herald,
The Press., 1917-03-08
BoStoneee.

''When the Boston girl wishes her pet dog to stand on his hind legs" remark cd the observer of events and things, ''she requests him to assume ram pant attitude. " Y0nkers Statesman.
The Press., 1917-03-08
EVERY MAN CAN HELP
 IN MILITARY CENSUS

z. There are thousands of men in !. the state of Connecticut who are ( z. anxious to help in taking the ( !. military census now in progress, !. but who have not the time to de !. vote to it in the capacity of cen ]. Sus-takers. There is an OppOr- Z. tunity for every one to help, if |. he will. Every man in the state
 ]. who wishes to can help in the l. work by going to the census !. headquarters in his own city or !. town and there fill in the blanks
 ]. required instead of waiting for ]. the census-taker to come to his
 :. home and question him. Every :. blank thus presented saves work
 l. and time for the volunteer cen
 :. sus-takers. If a man cannot do
 :. much for the census, he can at l. least perform this small duty. 1.
 q. .o \. .Q. z. 4. .. |. 4, [.
The Press., 1917-03-08
.1ohnnx,a Reasonina.

Sunday School Teacher What is con lcience. Tommy? Tommy An inward monitor sunday Schoo! Teacher And what is monitor. Johnnyf John Y-An ironlad boat Chicago News
The Press., 1917-03-08
lnuA.

At twenty love is rosy dream, at thirty it is a thrilling reality, at forty it is a calm contentment, and at fifty it is reminiscence.
The Press., 1917-03-08
Robherl

Tom-So you heard that Bill stole from his wife. Sam-Yep. lie hooked her dress Michigan Gargoyle
The Press., 1917-03-08
Surnames.

SurnaNcs were introduced into Eng land by the NOrmans, and were adopt ed by the nobility in HOO.
The Press., 1917-03-08
TreA In 4 Chimney.

On the island of Trinidad is a lone brick chimney which once was part of a sugar mill long since gone to ruin. The chimney has remained intact, and tree has grown up through the cen ter and pushed it's branches through tbn t0n
The Press., 1917-03-08
If Mothers Only Knew.

Mother Gray's sweet Powders for chi dTen re- lieve everlshnesS, headache. Bad Stom4 sch. TeeIhing Disorders, move and regulate the Bow els and destroy worms. They break up colds m 24 hours. Used by mothers for 30 years. An Druggists 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Mother Gray co, LeRoy, N. '.
The Press., 1917-03-08
WOMAN COULD
 HARDLY STAND
Restored to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound.
Fulton, N. Y. - "Why win women pay out their money for treatment and

receive no nene1Ls when 90 many have proved that Lydia E. Pinkham's VeRe- table Compound d will make them
 wellf For over n year l suffered SO from female weak ness l could hardly
 stand and was afraid to go on the street alone. Doc tors said medicines
The Press., 1917-03-08

For croup or sore throat, use Dr. ThOm- as' Eclectic oil. Two sizes, 25c and 50c. At all drug stores.
The Press., 1917-03-08
Headache and Sick Stomach.

@ PRACTICAL AEALTE riAT. 1 & < $ Headache and Sick Stomach. +e This condition results from i'm { < per cct digestion, Whether ii has 1 sA hCcl caused by eating too much + food, which has disturbed diges- { te ton, the treatment remains the 1 % same. and this Is t0 empty the % S,oaach. Drinking one tumhlcr- ss ful uf water d. ter another aS rap, 1 j. idly aS possible until SiX or eight ,@ glasses are taken k the quick { * est way Of washing offending q $s substances; out of the stomach. q s&a If this k done in ten minutes one '3 %s will have relief from tic sick q < feeling and headache and be I + ready to go to sleep or to go { j. about again in comfort. This i < method of treating a sick head i < ache is also good for attacks of l < acute indigestion. Half an hour ,. after the stomach has hccome i t@s com ortable it Is well tO take q i * seidIitz powder or dose of ri- i * trnte of ma"neSia. Either of i < these remedies will bring up the ] t& gas, sweeten the stomach and i j. give one clean. pleasant taste i 'A in the mouth. l.
 A. n. .e
The Press., 1917-03-08

The day of harsh physics is gone. Peo- pie want mild, easy laxatives poan 8 Regulets have satisfied thousands. 25c at nll drup stores
The Press., 1917-03-08

Of course you use electricity but are you securing the maximum benefit from the current consumed If your establish. ment has those old-time fItures-if your show window doesn't seem to attrsct-if your store seems dull and gloomy-you need our services to transform lt into an inviting, bright, real emporium Of trade. We would be glad 10 make arrangements and submit estimates.
 l. D. STEPHENS. SON & co.
The Press., 1917-03-08
,n+erpretsrs in Census Work.

The use of volunteer interpreters by many of the census takers engaged in the Connecticut military census is one of theeinteresting features of prepared ness work now in progress throughout sConnecticut. Men of all races have volunteered to assist in the enumcra- tion work, and those who are able to speak foreign languages are proving of vast help in carrying this, great un- .iertaking through to a successful con. eiu4iOn ,s-.
The Press., 1917-03-08
Head Work.

Maria. you'll never be able to drive that nail with a flatiron. For heav ems sake, use your head!" admonished Mir. Stubbins.
 And then he wondered why she would not speak to him the rest of the day - fD11ck
The Press., 1917-03-08

Intellect annuls fate So far as a man thinks. be is free Emerson.
The Press., 1917-03-08
Ivory In Siberia.

F. * te, 2, <s j. z. * :. p tp $, ,s ts. 7, ,3'#@
The Press., 1917-03-08
PRACTICAL AEALTR risNr.

&%%ata < a +a :, @ @%&@ < a @S j.
The Press., 1917-03-08
CHATTER XVII
 Home at Last.

.UT just here an interruption ar.
 rived, and I sprang from the arms of my GOuverneur Faulk'
 ner only in time to avoid being
The Press., 1917-03-08
just take
Pepys asa Banquet.

L-TEssSs ES s-ssy-Sss. S.s@ = sS h sS1ss. Ios. ase.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-08
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications ,as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There is only one way to cure catar-
rhal deafness and that is by a con
sttutional remedy. Catarrhal Deaf
ness is caused by an inlamed condi-
ton of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is
inhamed you have a rumbling sound
or imperfect hearing and when it is
entirely closed Deafness is the result.
| Unless the inflammation can be re-
duced to lbs normal condition hearing
will be destroyed forever Many cases
of deafness are caused by catarrli.
which is an inflamed condition of the
mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Med
icine acts thru the blood on the mu
cous surfaces Of The system
! We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Catarrhal Deafness
that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Medicine. Circulars free. All Drug
gists, 75c.
f. J. CHENEY CO., Toledo, o.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-08
NOTICE TO COAL CONTRACTC RS

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned until Saturday Septem-
her II, 1917, o'clock p. m, for the
furnishing of coal for water works
pumping station, as follows:
1000 tons mine run, more or less, or
1000 tons egg, more or less, or
1000 tons nut, more or less.
Prices are requested in either of
two ways.
First To be weighed at the pump
ing station and delivered therein.
Second-F. O. b. cars Ottawa, eth
or on switch track or Rock Island
near pumping station. or switch track
of c.. b. & c.. near pumping station.
Bidders are requested to state what
mines coal will be furnished from
when bidding,
The successful bidder will be re-
quired to furnish bond for the faith.
full performance of contract.
A certified cheek for 1879 of the
amount of bid must accompany each
bid
Tho right is reserved to reject any
or all bids. w. w. CURTIS,
City Clerk.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-08
PROLOGUE.

big Timber" is a dra-
matte story Of love and the
logging camps "a vigorous
tale Of lives that are made or
broken by the big timber Of
the northwest. around which
they build their hopes and
aspirations. From the very
first chapter the romance grips
the interest Of the reader. and
there is no letup in the ten
sion as Novelist Sinclair. with
wonderful cleverness. weaves
a plot which in character
dehneation. imaginative con-
struclioa and hca.t interest
has rarely been SUI, asse ina
decade.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-08

state of Illinois, La Sale County, SIS
In the Circuit Court, to October
Term, A. ID. 1917
Chaffrcy Corey VS.. Samuel Corey, Sr
In Chancery- Divorce-tSn No.
2lS72.
Affidavit of non.residence Of Samuel
Corey, ST., the above defendant, ha.-
ing been filed in the Clerks Office of
the Circuit Court of said COIn.y, 10
tice is therefore hereby given TO the
said non resident defendant that the
complainant filed her bill Of com
plaint in sal! Court, in the CT lnccry
side thereof, or the 23rd day o' Aug
ust, 1917. ami that thereupon sum
nous issued out of said Count, Where
in said suit Is now pending, return
able on The second Monday in '.e
month of October next, as is by law
required.
Now, unless you. the said ron.reSi
dent defendant above named Samuc
Corey, Sr shall personally be and Up
pea before said Circuit Court, On he
IRIS: day of the next term thereof &c
be holden at Ottawa, in ami FOR iht
said County. on the see md Monday
ia October next, and plead, answer q
/ derur to said complainant bill o
1 complaint, the same and Tie matter:
and things therein charged and stated
will be taken as confessed and a de
cree entered against you accordin;
| TO the prayer Of said Dill.
JOHN L. WITZEMAN
Clerb
Ottawa, Illinois, August "a, 1871
| Clarence A. King, complainant
( solicitor.