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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10

one so snre that 1t can be guaranteed
rEavoritc Prescription viii benefit or
cure. IN the case Of every tired and
afflicted woman
An easily procured vegetable pill fs
made up Of Mayapple. the dried juice Of
the leaves OF alocs, and the root OF jalap,
made iillo a tiny pellet aud coated with
sugar. II was first put into ready-to-use
form by Dr. Pierce nearly 80 years ago.
Almost every drug store in this country
sells these vegetable pellets in Vials for
25c--simply ask for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets. They lave DR.. Il. V. Pierce stamp.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
AMERICA FACES
LONG, HARD FIGHT

(By United Press staff Correspond
ent Mann.)
COPENHAGEN, May Z. = violat-
ing diplomatic precedent because OF
the exigency of the situation, Amer
lean Minister Egan, voiced thru the
United Press a warning to the Amer
ican people not to be deceived by Ger
man peace duplicity, nor TO slacken
in their war preparations.
He declares that Germany's peace
proposals at this time is the effort of
a still powerful nation to gain pos
session Of the Russian larder. He
holds there is no danger Of the de-
thronement of the Hohenzollerns, and
states the German people are conf
dent of victory and are willing to
make further sacrifices.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10

Motoring Department, The Herald
Docs deflated tire cause any
more than ordinary wear on the diff
ferental? A claims that the tires
should be pumped up evenly so as not
TO cause wear. p claims that it will
make no difference as the diferential
is only used for turning corners.
T. N. L.
A is right. If one of the wheels is
slightly smaller than the other it will
be driven faster. which throws more
work than usual on the differential.
A slight difference in tire pressure
win affect it only a little, but what
is called soft tire will cause too
much differential action.
Motoring Department The Herald
Please let me know if possible why
my Ford engine misses explosions
when speeded up. 1t seems to run all
right on low speed but misses as soon
ms | speed up. The battery seems to
be strong enough, as the vibrators all
give loud noise. Where shall l look
for the trouble? j. X. T.
Remove the timer cap and see if
the spring on the roter is weak.
Shorten it or replace with new one.
Also clean timer contacts with gas
olme and wipe around with a little
oil in the finger
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
ONE KILLED. TWO HURT
IN MUNITION EXPLOSION

KINGSPORT. Tenn, May 7. One
man was killed and two others fa-
tally burned carly today in a terrific
explosion shat destroyed third of
the mammoth munitions plant of the
Federal Dye Stuff and Chemical COM
pany here. A number of federal troops
stationed outside the factory We're
thrown to the ground by the shock,
which was felt for miles.
The widest eNcitment followed.
Since the recent explosion of the
munition plant at Chester, Pennsyl-
vania. which killed nearly $50 per
sons, the greatest precaution has been
taken to protect this plant.
n 1r. A. ur,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
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ROOSEVELT AMENDMENT
WILL BE KILLED

WASHINGTON, May 7. 1t seem
I'd certain this afternoon that the
Roosevelt division amendment to the
copscription bill would be unfavor-
ably reported by the congressional
conferees.
This question and two other major
ones, the differences of age limit and
prohibition. are expected to be set
tied before night. Minor differences
were adjusted at this mornings ses-
sion,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
THIS MAN WOULD FIGHT FOR
A CHANCE TO FIGHT

Los ANGELES. May Z. There 5
4 strapping youth here who wants to
fight for Uncle Sam, and who will
fight too. if the war lasts long
enough. There are two extremes in
this fighting business-the slackers
and the fellows who will almost fight
for a chance to fight.
This big fellow appeared at the re
cruiting station two weeks back, but
a sudden rush of work crowded him
away. Two days later he came back
but the examiner found the scar of a
recent appendicitis operation and he
was rejected,
A week went by. A familiar face
appeared at the recruiting station.
The man wanted to join the "sol-
diers of the sea" The examination
disclosed a wonderfully tattooed but
terfly. Close inspection showed the
mark all but hid an appendicitis op-
elation scar.
The lad was rejected He may serve
his country by becoming farmer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
DESPERATE GERMANS BEING
SLAUGHTERED LIKE SHEEP
(By Henry Wood)

,United Press STAFF Correspondent
WITH THE FRENCH AFnflD.
May 7. Desperate necessity ir
checking the allied drive which threat
ened to cut off Il retreat from France
caused the Germans to sacrifice the
flower of their troops, which had
been saved for the final greas cffen-
sive.
Choice regiments are being put 10
slaughter like sheep in full realiza>
tion of the desperate situation. The
French have encountered the most
violent resistance and have been com
PEELED to wipe out repeated counter
attacks against each position gain
ed, before attacking the next.
(By William Philip Simms)
Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE BRITISH AFfFLD,
May :. - Yard by yard with the
most violent resistance, the Austral.
ian troops this morning pierced the
German lines around Riencourt to a
depth of a milei hemming Reincourt
on three sides.
The attack is part Ct the general
progressive movement achieved in the
right Hank today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
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ALLIES PLANNING no
STAMP OUT U-BOATS

LBy y. p Correspondent Forrest)
PARIS, May Z. - American Ad-
nliral Sims is taking part in the al
lied conference which is organizing a
concerted campaign to stamp out sub
mainng.
The United Press is authorized to
state the American navy is to play a
great part in the plan to be inaugu-
ruted in the near future.
FRENCH CAPTURE
$4,000 GERMANS
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
URGES IMMEDIATE
ACTION ON FOOD BILL

WASHINGTON, May Z. - Her.
bert c. Hoover in making important
revelations regarding the worlds
food supply, urged upon the house
committee the necessity of taking inn
mediate action on food control legis-
lation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
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D'YA SUPPOSE IT BURNED?

LONDON, May 8. - Isabel Reid,
a munitions girl, was sentenced to six
weeks Imprisonment for smoking a
pipe in a munitions factory. Isabel
ditched the boiler in her stocking
when the Inspector came to her bench
but woman detective recovered the
evidence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
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CALLS PRESIDENT WILSON
JELLy-FISH: Is ARRESTED

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa. MAY :. -
Albert Lee Roberts of Kansas CITY,
was arrested because he referred to
President Wilson as jelly fish. The
arrest was directed by Secretary Tu-
multy, who characterized the remark
as reasonable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
TRINIDAD HELMETMAN
DIES OF HEART FAILURE

Trinidad, May Z. - Waiter Kerr,
"A rescue helnetman last night drop
ped dead 200 feet within gas
filled slope. Heart failure is believ-
ed TO have been the cause Of his
death, as the helmet he wore was in
perfect condition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10

mothers of the new race. BY cigar
cites are handy and the cr'lv ng il
strong while posterity seems to be a
long way off So the English girl
smokes whenever. wherever and as
much as she wants.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
DENVER MAN IS
GIVEN FRENCH MEDAL

PARIS, May, z. - G. B. Struby Of
Denver, who is in the French ambu-
lance corps, has been awarded the
French war cross for bravery.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
$4,000 GERMANS

PARIS, May Twenty thou
sand Germans have been captured in
Nigells great drive, since April l6,
the official statement announced. A
successful push continues with the
French everywhere rcpulsing the
counter attacks,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
WHEN IT LOOKS DARK to anv weak


or ailing woman,
DIR. Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription
comes To her help.
For female COM
plants" pains. in
tefnal inllamma-
ton or ulcerati ton,
bearing down sen
sations, and all
chronic weak
ne cs and d g.
flngements. this Is
the proven rem
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
TWO AVIATION
STUDENTS ARE KILLED

HEMPSTEAD, N. Y. May Two
army privates, training as aviators,
were instantly killed, when their ma
chine dropped 1000 feet. Both were
residents of New York
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
AMERICANS JOIN
FRENCH WEDNESDAY

PARIS, May T. - A unit of Amer.
leans to be officially classed as fight
ing men win begin work at the front
Wednesday. carrying munitions to
the French fighters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10

Motoring Department The Herald
i see you have all kinds of answers
in the edition of your pa.
per about automobiles. l wish you
would tell me how to clean a mohair
auto top, and how to clean isinglass
in a top SO as not to scratch it.
READER.
To clean a mohair top it will mere
ly be necessary to flow water over it
as you would the body of car, u.s.
ing a good lnseed soap and sponge to
remove dirst stains, finishing with
a good rinsing from the hose. To
clean the celluloid windows use the
iame soap, but use clean soft cloth,
so as not to carry any grit on the
surface Of the celluloid.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10
LONDON Nav

LONDON, May 7. Despite the
continuous counter attacks the Brit
ish retain the grip ON Won linden
burg's line around Bullecouit, and by
their own drives improved the post
tons. according to naig's report.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-05-10

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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
OBITUARY,

Ambrose Jackson was born Decem-
Der "a, 1916, and died July 80, 1917,
after an illness of two years. He was
born in London, Laurel county, Ken
lucky. At the age of Is, with his
mother and nephew, G. H. Jackson, he
moved from the southland to the town
of Denmark, Iowa. January II, 1870.
he Joined the First Baptist church Of
Denmark, Iowa, and lived consistent
Christian life. On September 4. 1880,
he moved to Fort Madison, Iowa, to
make his future home. He united
with the Second Baptist church of that
city. For thirty-five years he served
as deacon of that church and gave up
his services when he moved to Kansas
City a short time ago, because of i'll
health, to make his home with his
nephew. His wife preceded him to
the grave six weeks ago. He leaves
to mourn his demise nephew, G. H.
Jackson, and wife, three great nieces,
one great nephew, one great great
niece and one great great nephew. The
funeral services were held from the
Metropolitan Baptist temple in Kan
sas City, Kansas, and were conducted
by Rev. D. A. Holmes, his former pas
tor. Interment was in Woodlawn
cemetery by the side of his wife.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
EDITORIALS
IOWA STATE FAIR.

Next week the great Iowa State In
dustrial and Agricultural Exposition
will open for ten days. fair, which
is its sixty-first annual exposition.
1t goes without saying that the Off
Gals, along with the citizens of Iowa,
are striving to make this one of the
best in the history of Iowa. This
years product and cereals are fine and
Of good quality and the stock is all
that can be hoped for the art and edu-
ton. 1t is indeed interesting and
worth your time and money to attend
the exposition.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
ORIGINAL NOTICE

In the district court of the state of
Iowa, in and for Polk county, Septem-
Der term, A. D. 1917.
May Butler, plaintiff,
VS..
VIM. j. Butler, defendant.
To VIM. J. Butler.
You are hereby notified that on or
before the 18th day of August, A. D.
1917, the petition Of the plaintiff in
the above entitled cause will be filed
in the office of the clerk of the district
court of ten state Of Iowa, in and for
Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you an
absolute divorce from the bonds Of
matrimony now and heretofore exist
ing between you, on the grounds of
cruel and inhuman treatment and will
full desertion without just cause.
For further information see petition
on file in the Office of the clerk of the
district court of the state of Iowa, in
and for Polk county.
For further particulars see petition,
and unless you appear thereto and de-
fend before noon of the second day of
the next term, being the September
term of said court, which will COM
mence at Des Moines, Polk county,
Iowa, on the 10th day Of September,
1917, default will be entered against
you and judgment and decree rendered
thereon.
Dated this 9th day of August, 1917.
j. B. Rush,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
Cats Standing in Rome,

In Rome the cat gave the first evil
dence of predatory instincts and his
value as a mice destroyer. Agathicus,
whose pet partridge had been killed
and eaten by cat, denounces him as
one of the devouring dogs Of Actaeon.
Pliny and Palladius praise him for his
destruction of mice and rats, while
Caesars soldiers carried the faces Of
cats emblazoned on their banners.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
If YOU are thinking of buyir

If you are thinking of buying
clothes, the Glasgow Tailors at 319
Sixth avenue, now in their eighteenth
year of business in Des Moines, is the
place to patronize- This firm origin
ated the popular price Of SIS, no more
no less, for suit or overcoat and built
up a wonderful trade by giving most
excellent values for the price. How
ever, just now owing to the advance
in price of woolens and labor the "No
more, no less" is temporarily suspend
ed-and "some more,' none less"
substituted. They will soon add uni
form department and be in a position
to save their customers money on uni
forms. Remember the "Old Glasgow"
at 319 Sixth avenue.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
Boston Woman
Recommending 1t To
Her Friends
Peculiar Bostsn Lady Says Tsnsline Has
Proven Z Gsdsend To Her.

1t is always interesting to listen to the
statements of our friends. and especially when
you know they are sincere and honest In what
they say. Added interest is created In state
,ment coming from one who has spent . life
time in Boston, where she Is well known So
cially. T.,
Such q person Is Annie Stewart. who re-
sides in Boston. and n possessed OF the re-
spect and confidence of her associates, and Is
willing for anyone to call on her to verify Il.
following signed testimonial:
II have suffered with stomach trouble for
the past seven years. 1t took the form of in
digestion and dyspepsia. ! had dizzy spells
and headaches, and after I ate . little food It
would ferment and cause gas to form in my
stomach. had pains all over my body, and
was chronically Constituted. Ny liver was tor
pid, and felt generally miserable. ! had doc
tored and had been in the hospital. but re.
ceived no permanent relief. ! was SO nervous
and restless that At night l could scarcely
sleep. The gas pressing under my heart caused
pslpitstion, and when arose IN the morning
was just Is tired when retired. About
two weeks ago began to take tonoline. and
can truthfuIly state that it has done wonders
in my case l am feeling like q new woman
and can eat any kind of food. sleep the
night through and have NO more aches or
pains in fact, II has cured me. and l en-
recommending It to all Of my friends, as
has been . Godsend to me-.
All druggists sell and guarantee tonoline.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
OBITUARY

Mrs. Carrie Shaw was born in Mis-
souri, about forty-nine years ago and
died August IA, 1917, from the effects
Of a cancer in the left breast. Her en-
tire life has been one of good Chris
tian. She was a member Of and dea-
coness in the st. PauPs A. M. E.
church. Was an ardent worker for all
that was good and right. She leaves
to mourn her dealt, a husband, Mr.. E.
l.. Shaw, two sons, Luther Bledsoe Of
Chicago and Finesse Bledsoe of De-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
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The Iowa State Bystander Is the
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ished IL Iowa. It was cstablishsd
in 1894, and is read by nearly al
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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
COLORED TRAINING OFFICERS

The present U. s. army training
camp at Fl. Des Moines for the school
to trina colored cadets 20 become ca
pable to become commissioned officers
is a unique order indeed. We have
never been called upon to furnish her
quota of commissioned officers. Thus
we now have about 1900 men, each in
sharp competition for commissions.
One ought to come up and see those
splendid young men in real action.
They are credit to themselves and
an honor to the race.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
Polish Aids Shoes.

Some women do not realize that a
walking shoe wears better and appears
well for longer time II it is frequent
~ polished. A new street shoe ought
not to be worn much until it is pol.
ished once, for without the polish 1t
Is much more liable to be scratched
than with a good polish. Especially
Is this true Of tan shoes.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
Where the Real Danger Lies.

A Boston physician has sounded the
warning that there Is more or less dan
ger in wearing clothes. There may be.
but the most danger lies in the path
Of a man who attempts to trip mer-
rily through this life clad In filtered
sunshine and two days growth of
whiskers.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
What They May Claim.

Pennsylvania claims to contain the
Hercules Of the nation as we'll as the
Vulcan. New York will no doubt nut
in claim as the Midas Of the land,
Washington as the Jupiter, Boston as
the Minerva, and Oskaloosa. Iowa. rs
the Venus. And Chicago, with ten
changes Of weather at each perform.
ance, will put in its claim os the MGR.
curry.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
Simnieat al ceYnentA

Condensed milk applied to the edges
of the pieces of broken china will keep
the article as intact as the majority
Of cements on the market today, writes
Edwin w. Ely in a letter to the Elec-
trical Experimental. Mr.. Ely adds
that he has mended saucers that have
withstood washings in hot water, and
has mended telescope lens Of fairly
hrge size with this unique cement.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
Unified Varied Writing Forms.

When Charles the Great became
monarch of central Europe, among
other great ideals he set himself to
unite the learning Of Christendom by
purifying and unifying the many and
varied forms of writing. To do this
he went back to the original Roman
model. The invention Of printing came
as a great advance, and at first the
type took the form of a writing hand.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
Chronic Constipation.

1t is by no means an easy matter to
cure this disease, but it can be done
in most instances by taking Chamber
lain's Tablets and complying with the
plain pointed directions that accom-
pany each package.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
Ask Anyone Who Has Used 1t.

There are families who always aim
to keep bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie and Diarrhoea Remedy in the
house for use in case it is needed, and
find that it is not only a good invest
ment, but saves them no end of suf-
fering. AS to it's reliability, ask any,
one who has used it.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17

troit, and q host Of loving friends.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday p. m. from st. Paul's A,
M. E. church, Rev. s. L. Brit officiat-
ing. Interment at Glendale.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17
It's Not 50 Difficult.

Some women are very shrewd, in
deed. They can tell a lie the minute
they hear one.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-08-17

Published every Friday by the BY
stander Publishing Company, DE-
Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical
building, corner Seventh and Mui.
berry streets. Phone. alnut 500.
Official paper Of the M. w. u. Grand
Lodge Of Iowa, A. F. & A. NJ, and
International Grand Congress Of
Heroines of Jericho Of America,
and Western Baptist Association.
Entered ut the postofhes ~ Sec
ond class matter.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-03-01
REDUCE FIRE
LOSS is PLAN
Bill introduced Would Have Agents
More Closely lnspect Risks
Before Writing Policies.

Reduction Of the nre loss in lows
to one-half OF its present proportions
IL expected by Senator Lytle OF
Woodbury. county II bill he intro
duced in the Iowa senate become
q law,
His bill provides that the commits
sions OF hre insurance agents may
not be greater than 8 percent Of the
premiums except for risks which the
agent has personally inspected. and
has found to be of such character
that he IL willing to assume share
Of the risk placed upon his com
pany.
In such cases the commission may
bs as much as 20 percent Of the pre-
nliums and the agent Is made CO.
insurer with the company for the
full amount Of the premium. II an
agent collects a premium Of SIS for
writing a policy on building he
may receive IS AZ his commission and
viii be liable In case Of total loss
for 325 Of the amount, which must
be paid on the policy By the com.
pany.
.sThe effect Of the law would be
to make agents inspect their risks
before they. write them" said Sen.
ator Lytie. Agents wopld NOT D