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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-18
Society Suffers
in Summer

Possibly there Il nothing more annoying to
4 refined woman than offensive Precipitation or
body odors. These abominable social pests
have been well exemplihed In the experience
Of Dr. N. E. Charter, Fsculte de Paris, France.
Dr.. Charter uses . sponge bath made Of
l OF. Tyree's AntiSeptic Powder in one gallon
Of water as preventive and cure. He says he
finds the powder to be . deodori1er and stimu-
liant Of the skin and an alleTiator Of pain.
Two teaspoonfuls Of the pure powder In Q pint
Of water gave him excellent results In . case
Of Poison Oak after all other remedies had
failed Similar happy effects were obtained
from the use Of the same strength solution In
Eczema. e..
The tender skin Of . child 10 exceptionally
sensitive TO heat Tyree's Antiseptic Powder
used either dry, mixed with talcum, or in Solu-
ton as O sponge bath gives the little one
comfort from all such painful affections.
The doctor further suggests TO social patrons
the use Of Tyree's Powder instead Of poison
Gus tablets, carbolie acid. peroxide. etc, as
Il Il In every way more agreeable and the
results accompanying It's use are much to be
preferred 70 the dangerous and disagreeable
agents now In use.
II is sold in packages a: 25e and sl.so BY
the manufacturer. ]. s. Tyree. Chemist, Inc,
WAShinGtnR- d q
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-18

Hon. John ]. Walsh says what he
says, as though he means H.
L. W. de Vis-Eorton. the Hilo rep
resentative, is acting as the conven-
tons volunteer usner.
George Day OF the Hilo delegation
I is not a night hawk" At least he
/ hasn't been for the past 20 years
While the banquet tonight is to
! be dry" it Is not because most Of
the delegates are from drought dis,
tricts.
The two Aikens from Maui are al
ways aching TO start something that
will give them an opportunity to
chant, Maui no ka OF
The Hilo delegation lost its air Of
secrecy today, since the contents Of
| the mystery box became known last
night at the AID Club show.
Some of those who intended to be
cynical about Gov. L. E. PiEkham's
address yesterday got so interested
they forgot all about their intentions.
As the man who first conceived the
| idea of a Civic Convention, DR.. H. B.
Elliot Of Hilo naturally takes consid-
cradle interest in the action Of his
6-year-old child.
George Cool, the Hilo publisher, be-
Iieves in living up to his name. He
proceeded to get into a nifty suit Of
Keep KooI clothes as soon as he
reached Honolulu.
The Hilo drought is now accepted
az a fact in Honolulu Not ore sin
gle convention delegate has dared to
say anything about Hilo being wet
since the convention started.
Sam Kauhane, chairman Of the Ha.
waii county supervisors, is not saying
much at the convention, but he is act
ing the part of a good listener, which
is perhaps "the best road to wisdom"
Attorney Dan Case has a perfectly
good excuse even If not q new one,
for not bringing Mrs. Case to the con-
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-18

The convention press table must be
Incorporate, in spite of its dignified
surroundings. It "wobbles" all over
the Platform, when the lead pencil
pushers get carried away by the clio.
Quence Of the speakers and exert a
little Sunny Jim energy while taking
notes. On second thought, the table
Is not nearly 50 intoxicated in action
asst is reminiscent of Holland sail
CT dancing q Hawaiian hula.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-18

Iention. as was the first intention,
Mrs. Case had to remain with the
children" he says.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-18
ENCOURAGE AMERICAN
STUDENTS TO ATTEND
FRENCH UNIVERSITIES
1RY Associated Prsss1

PARIS, France.-A committee of
Americans residing in Paris has been
organized to encourage the atten-
dance of American students at French
universities. James H. Hyde is presi-
dent, Charles F. Beach is secretary,
and among the members are John
Ridgley Carter, Herbert Adams Glib
bons, Charles Carroll of Carrouton.
and Robert Bliss. This committee
will cooperate with the American
committee for study in France" cam
posed of so American college pro-
fessors.
The minister of public instruction
and the rectors of all the universities
and academies of France are support
ing the movement.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-18

H. D. Corbett, the HiIo postmaster.
Is generally known now as the lone
delegate from Hawaii" He was the
only delegate in gala attire who left
the Mauna Kea Saturday at the
steamer landing.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-18
GLASS MANUFACTURERS
RESTRICT PRODUCTION
10y Associssed Prsss1

STOCKHOLM, Sweden.-Lack of
raw materials, principally soda, al
ready has compelled Swedish glass
makers to restrict production, and II
is feared that 1t will have to cease
altogether in two or three months
more unless import conditions
change. The Swedish glass industry,
which is considerably more than 200
years old, is one of the country's most
important industries, employing near.
ly 5000 persons and having an an.
nual output around $3,500,000, of
which more than one-third is exY
ported.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-18

George Tullcch, the Kohala tele.
phone man, is supplying the Kohala
touch to the convention for some OF
the others Of that district who are
missing this year. He conversed sc
freely and with such variety on the
muddy road coming back from Halei
wa Sunday that nervous woman
companion forgot the automobile was
skidding. George was doing 1t on
purpose, too.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-18
SIMPLE WASH REMOVES
RINGS UNDER EYES

Honolulu people are startled how
quickly pure Lavoptik eye wash re-
lieves blood shot eyes and dark rings.
One young man who had eye trouble
and very unsightly dark rings was re-
lieved by ONE WASH with Lavoptik.
His sister also removed a bad eye
strain in three days. A small bottle
Lavoptik is guaranteed to benefit
EVERY CASE weak, strained or in.
famed eyes. Pure aluminium eye cup
FREE. The HOLSTER Drug Company.
ADV.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-18

Alabama coal operators left for
Washington to protest that Alabama
mines cannot produce coal at the rate
fixed by President Wilson.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-09-18

w. H. Boardman, wealthy Cleveland
manufacturer, was killed in an auto
mobile accident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
Waiting Peace Word.

The Christmas peace message from
Berlin. whether acceptable or not by
the allies, will receive the close scru-
Tiny Of a world grown weary of war
and blaodshed One thing seems clear,
and that is-that whatever reply is
made will reflect the consensus Of
world opinion for the allies. Presi-
dent Wilson is undoubtedly the spokes-
man for the forces battling for demOc-
raGy and the attitude OF America may
be taken as the keynote Of the whole
situation
Butsthe allies are on guard against
the forces OF deception, if they are to
be again employed and and along this
line the New York World says editor~
tally that, although Or. Won Hertling
German chancellor, is a Bavarian, his
reply to Prime Minister Lloyd Georges
recent speech is typically PFussian.
Lloyd George said that peace over
lures by the allies 10 a Germany drunk
with boastfulness would be 2 betrayal
of trust His response is that 'the
British government under Lloyd
Georges leadership is completely In
accessible to the idea Of a just peace
by understanding
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
The Day in Davenport

him. His injuries consist Of a SER
ious scalp wound and spinal injuries.
His skull is not fractured, and physi-
clans have not yet determined how
serious the injuries to his back are.
He is expected to recover.
To Remember Sosdiers-The civics
department Of the Davenport Woman's
club. finding that there will be several
hundred soldier boys at the Rock Is
land arsenal who will not be able to
attend the various festivities planned
for them in Davenport, are now max
ing an appeal to ali who would like TO
share their Christmas cheer with
these boys to donate Christmas cook
les and cakes, or candy if they prefer,
Is Shining Example-Earie ], Corn
wall furnishes a splendid example OF
the opportunity offered any young
man to achieve promotion in the
United States navy by strict appliea-
ton to duty and q little study. He is
now chief electrician in the U. s
radio service. Mr.. Cornwall enlisted
In Davenport in October, 1912. at the
age Of IS years. He was ordered &c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
All Want to Go.

American war spirit was exempt
fed at Camp Sherman when 10000
men of the new national army re-
sponded unanimously to d call for 750
volunteers to join General Pershing's
forces IN France. When the call was
issued it was stated that the men who
volunteered would be sent abroad
very soon. The response was so over
whelmiug that the camp commander
was forced to announce that the men
would have to be selected.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
After Food Huns.

Food Huns IS the name applied by
the st. Louis Republic to the gentle
men who wish to squeeze the last
copper out Of trade in war time Net
a bad appelation, all things consid-
cred. Profiteers, as they are com
monty called is a very mild name for
food pirates, and regardless of title 1t
is gratifying to read that some of
them are being taught a lesson in the
courts.
Two wholesale grocers In New York
took advantage Of the sugar shortage
to charge double prices for sugar. and,
not satisfied with that exhibition Of
rapaeity, they refused sugar to all who
would not take other goods In addition
to sugar,
They were summoned before the
local food board and compelled to re-
fund the excess charge, take hack all
the goods they forced on their GUS
toners and their places of business
were closed until March /. There is
no appeal from this decision and any
attempt to egade Ii can be punished
by fine of $4,000 and commitment TO
prison for two years.
The offenders admitted their guilt
and asked for mercy. but the board
decided to make an example of them.
It will be an admirable policy if the
food administration continues 10
make similar examples III every case
of food pregiteering.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
Proofs Of BETRAYAL.

Under the above caption the New
York Sun disseets the assembling at
titude of the Bolsbeviki leaders, since
now that the Russian armistice has
formally gone into effect some Of the
details at last published concerning
It may be examined with a view to
determining whether the Lenine-
Trot2ky combination is purposely try
ing to damage Russia's allies. Up TO
the present there have appeared
strongly suspicious indications Of this
sufficient TO support the charge, but
there has been no decisive evidence
sufficient to fasten guilt on the &C
Cused.
The armistice supplies evidence of
an unmistakable act OF mischief
against the allies. The Bolshevili
party has made it possible for the
Teutons 10 withdraw great part of
I their forces and transfer them to the
west Without overly consenting TO
this operation against Russia s allies,
the B0lsheyiki government has winked
+ at if. tt has employed q ruse too thin
10 admit OF the possibility that the
/ government itself could have been
trickad
! Instead Of frankly agreeing two
weeks ago to let the German and
I Austrian troops depart. the Bolshev-
/ Xxi refused, with much show Of CON
+ sideraton for the allies. But they
simply put off the formal signing OF
/ the aruistice That waited, with tins
( aequiesceucc Of Lenine's commission
ers, until the troops required by the
kaiser we're on their way. Then, al
last, the commissioners signed an
. agreement which Trot1ky has the eft,
froutery to say should he thoroughly
satisfactory to the allies. Even now
the arnistice, so II is reported, sup.
plies an extra ioophoie for the Teu
tons in that It sanctions The compile.
I tiou OF troop movements already
started. But that is irrelevant; the
Germans have already made theil
( transfers, as the new forces on tht
western front indicate
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21


enormous quantities Of corrugated
iron. window glass. roofing, nails and
lumber within two days after the dis
8ser.
OF course the cities of Canada, like
Montreal aud Winnipeg, did not fail
to send generous amount OF such
material. New York did its share by
telegraphing assurances TO Boston that
if the local stock were used at once
TO aid Halifax. New York would send
what could be spared TO supply New
England's most pressing need. In
such ways the power Of human SYM
patty to influence the action Of what
are often called "hard-headed bust
ness men" was again demonstrated
Hard heads and warm hearts may go
together.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21

csIHIIIORDs ANp
ID I Sc 0 II ID S
NATURE FAKrNG.
the rhEno is q funny beast.

The rhEn0 IN q funny beast,
AS sure as you are born,
1t never seems TO have the least
Desire to blow its horn.
Youngstown Telegram.
The elephant is funny. too,
as funny as a monk.
One thing it never has 10 do
II check its little trunk.
Springfield Union.
The heron is funny bird.
Which eats around at will;
And never has a body heard
It's paid that awful bin
Bridgeport Standard.
The turkey is a funny kind
You'u find this where they roam;
Ten missing teeth yon'il never find
In its most cherished comb.
-Yonkers Statesman.
The rabbit is q freak, We'll say,
from gizzard to its fur;
The butcher used to give~em way,
But now they're forty per.
Peoria Journal.
The camel. with his double hump,
Is subject for citation;
long time can he, without a slump,
Pass up the fond libation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
Shingles.

silN4less
In the profession it Is known as
herpes z0sIer or zona, or i'll reai
higubF0w medical terms, acute hem
orrhagA Inflammation Oh the dorsai
spinal root ganglia.
1t is probably All acute disease Of
the posterior root gangaha OF the
spinal nerves. The peculiar crop of
little blisters which appear upon this
side of the chest, the BACK, the abdo-
men, or wherever the nerve path Is
involved, make the diagnosis appar-
ent, although In many instances the
victim suffers severe neuralg1c pain in
the side tor hours or days before the
skin eruption Is noticed.
The trQnble is generally limited to
one side Of the body. II 1t does. Ill
rare cases, Involve both sides-that is,
ii the shingles cireumnavigate the
thoraX, even so, there is no more
danger, Shingles may appear on one
arm or on the leg, as well as the tho
rax. Sometimes il appears on the
face or forehead In any situation at
is an atrociouaIy painful afflicti0n.
The pain, however, varies inversely
with the age Of the victim, children
suffering but littla aud elderly pa
| tents sometimes being utterly ex-
hausted by the prolonged suffering.
and In the latter patients obstinate
neuralgia may remain long after the
attack Of shingles has passed, This,
by tho way is true neuralgia tnerye
PAIN.
At the onset OF an attack completa
rest is advisable, especially for elderly
patients, Physiological rest, by means
OF splints. bandages, etc. according to
/ the situation Of the trouble,
/ 1t is we'll to avoid saives, and ea-
/ pecialig the application Of hniments
mustard and similar irritants which
j the 'pleurisy," or COLI" may seem tc
cali Tor, The affected part should
rather be kept well powdered with
zine sfeafate powder or zinc oxide Oh
plain taleuul, covered with clean soft
cotton aud bandages. When nlistefS
/ appear. they should he carefully pro
| teeted against rubbing By the clothes
and no attempt SHOULD be made te
open them, but the affected area
should be coated with flexible colo.
dion and Kept coated with this cleanl,
!! protective
| Besides complete physiological rest
in elderly patients It is usually
/ necessary 10 administer medicine Il
relieve the pain. at least at night. This
becomes al important problem, be
i fa4sp medicines which .y8f5I sea.s t8.t4s, a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
Heard Halifax Appeal.

The promptness with which the Red
Cross and other agencies, as well as
Individual givers. responded TO the
need for food and medical aid in Hail.
fax has already been commented upon
But there are other needs that take
more time to supply And these also
are not being neglected The Dog
Service Daily Building Reports gives
an account of the sending 10 Canada
OF structural material which Is very
cresiitable 10 all concerned.
+ At this time there Is quick and
profitable market for every product
used in building. It is hard for pri-
vate enterprises to get q supply for
their needs in the face Of govern
ment demand But all ordinary con-
sideration Of advantage were put
aside for the homeless thousands 0f
the northern city. Boston sent out
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
Daily History Glass
DECEMBER 81.

DECEMBER 81.
-Boccaceio, author Of ocean
eron," died: born in Paris 1913.
162e-The Mayfiower made harbor on
the New England coast and the PHI
grims landed on Plymouth Rock
1902 -Marconi transInitter wireless
messages between Canada ana
England. distance of 1900 miles.
1914-Russia admitted reverses on the
Warsaw front, and retreat 10
more advantageous positions
1916 Secretary Lansing stated ofiie-
tally that the United States was
on the verge OF war"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21

eomplish the purpose are invariably
apt to cause undesirable untoward eff
fects besides, and it requires the judg-
ment and skill OF a good physician to
determine what remedies may be used.
It must be remembered that the attack
Is likely to last for a considerable
time, and hence forethought is es-
sential to select such remedies as will
give the best results in the long run.
The disease is serious enough, in ell
derry patients without adding to the
handicap the after-depression of ill
chosen drugs,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
MEMBER or THE ASS0-
GATED PRESS.

The Associated Press y ex-
clusireIy entitled 70 the use for
Republication Of all news DIS
patches credited 10 It or not
otherwise credited IN this paper
and also the local news pub
llshed herein.
All rights Of republication oi
special dispatches herein are
also reserved.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
WEIGHING EN- ROUTE.

A unique weighing scales at Proc
tor, Mimi, enables cars of ore to be
weighed without stopping train, says
the Outlook AS the train approaches
the scale platform track It slows down
to eight miles an hour and the weight
OF each car is automatically recorded
as it passes. Thus an otherwise una
voidable congestion OF cars IS pre-
vented in what is described as the big
gest ore yard in the world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21

Rock Island Man Eniists-College
men are wanted in the United States
navy at once! They can join the quar-
termaster, aviation department, If
they present the proper credentials
showing they have mad the schooling
they claim. Chief Sullivan Of the Day
export station received this informa-
ton yesterday. Details will be gladly
given out at the station. A college
man does not need to be acquired Of
any previous military experience.
Fred Jay stodgel enlisted as naval
reserve corps man, class 4, landsmen
for machinist's mate, aviation. He re-
sided at Rock Island G. Roberts OF
Muscatine Joined the service as a
fireman, third class; c. L. Swanson as
machinist, second class, Swanson
lived at Galesburg, Ill, j 3. Conway
Of Harper's Ferry entered the service
as an apprentice seaman.
Workman Tniured-M. Smith, a
workman employed at Rock Island ar.
senal, received serious injuries while
at work yesterday He was taken to
Mercy hospital in the police ambu-
lance. and Or. P. 4. Bendixen attended
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21

The British war policy, Minister
Balfour announced yesterday in the
house of commons lis identical with
that of President Wilson. which means
that England like America, is lighting
for a lasting peace under which the
nations OF the world may work out
their destinies free from any over
lord.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21

One cannot with impunity "cuss" the
American flag, even though he has 40
pairs of socks and 80 shirts and is
getting ready to be married. A Ger
man sJoc&yards worker in Chicago
had the socks, the shirts and the girl,
but what he said about Old Glory
landed him in an internment camp just
LI-u .-ru.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21

Rock Island never fails In a worthy
undertaking and ii viii not fail 10 the
Red Cross campaign now under way.
Your dollar and your help In other
ways should be cheeriully contrib
uted TO the mercy cause Do your bit
In the Christmas effort OF the Red
Cross to relieve the suffering OF a
war-worn world.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21

The Bolsheyih will certainly not be
popular in Madison, H. where their
cancellation Of an order for $500 steel
cars has thrown 500 mechanics out Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21

through a matrimonial agency. After
some correspondence they were mar
ried In May and removed TO BetteD-
dorf.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
Questions and Answers.

The Obstinacy Of Blind Faith - My
daughter, while home on vacation,
took about dozen bottles of some So
called tasteless castor oil Now she
writes me that she suffers more than
ever from constipation Can you sug-
gest exercises or diet for this condl-
toni MRS. A. L. B.
Answer-We meet as many COL
leagues who swear by castor oil as
We do patients who swear at 1t. It
works. That is the great virtue Of the
atrocity. 1t produces results-and
that Is what the busy doctor wants.
He has little patience with theoretical
objections toeastor oil: these theo-
retical objections become manifest
after the dismissal OF the patient. Sug-
gestions for the management Of con-
stination will be sent on receipt Of
stamped. addressed envelope, Put g.
three-cent stamp on the return en-
velope,
The Clicking jaw have a peculiar
trouble, When / open my mouth
widely to take a bite Of food there is
an annoying popping which is hard
10 locate accurately, either In the ear
or in the jaw. Others at table often
speak of it, There Is mo- pain or other
difficulty than the sound, What causes
it, and how can / prevent 1t? J.. n
Answer-f is in the temporo-max-
Hilary joint, the socket of the jaw bone
which is directly in front of the ear
canal The usual cause is a slight re-
Taxation from habituai one-gided mas
tication. Have the defect in the teeth
lremedied by your dentist and chew
with the whole moIar machinery.
Uric Acid and Phosphaturia- Please
tell me what the trouble is when a
person has uric acid and phosphate in
| the urine T. C.
Answer-These are normal eonstit-
uents. If In excessive amount, they
may indicate faulty diet or various
| disturbances In which feyerishness is
present.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21

Never again, says Lloyd George,
will Jerusalem be allowed 10 slip back
into Turkish rule. OF course, be
means missrule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21
ELguI5s ARKS
Az WILLIAM BRADY ND.
asYwED pTNsicha2

all o
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-12-21

Look at the money you could save
if you didn't smoke
Look at the revenue I make for
the government by smoking, I'm do
ing nay bit"