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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
A CLEAR COMPLEXION
Ruddy Cheeks Sparkling Eyes
Most Women Can Have
Says Dr.. Edwards, weIl-Rnown
Ohio Physician

DR.. F. e. Edwards for II years
treated scores of women for liver and
bowel ailments. During these years he
gave TO his patients prescription made
of a few well-known vegetable ingredi-
ents mixed with olive oil, naming them
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets, you will
know them by their olive color.
These tablets are wonder-workers on
the liver and bowels, which cause a
normal action, carrying of the waste
and poisonous matter in ones system.
Ii you have a pale face, sallow look,
dull eyes, pimpleS. coated tongue, head
aches, listless, no-good feeling. ali out
of sorts, inactive bowels, you take one
Of DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets nightly
for a time and note the pleasing results.
Thousands Of women as well as men
take DR. Edwards Olive Tablets-the
successful substitute for calomel-now
and then just 20 keep in the pink OF
condition. l0c and 25c per box
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
HERD is THE FAV0RITE
VIII Meet NoshelI i'm Final Game at
Tennis Tournament.

international News Service:
NEW YORK, Feb. 2O.-Clifton b.
Herd, the tall Los Angeles entry in
the national indoor tennis cham
pionships, is the favorite today for
the singles title match which will be
played Thursday. Herd will meet
Howard Voshell in the deciding con-
test, having won his way into the
finals by defeating Alrick II. Man. jr.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
WOMEN TOO AMBITIOUS.

Excessive ambition leads all sorts
OF women 10 exert themselves be-
yOnd their strength. The girl striv-
ing for honors in school, the busy
housewife. the shop girl. the So
ciety climber or leader. all overtax
their natural powers Of endurance
Then come nervous troubles. back
aches, headaches. frequently or
sanic troubl-s. which reduce them
almost 10 despair.
Women suffering thus should first
recognize the necessity of putting
on the brakes and slowing down
Besides this, 20 remedy the mischief
already done 10 their health. the
best reliance is upon that famous
and standard medicine for women's
ailments. Lydia + Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. Adv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
MUSTEROLE-0UICK
Relief! NO BLISTER!
1t Soothes and Relieves Like a
Mustard Plaster Without
the Burn or Sting

Musterole is a clean, white ointment
made with the oil of mustard. 1t does
all the work of the old-fashioned mus
tard plaSter-does 1t better and does
not blister. You do not have to bother
with a cloth. You simply rub it on
and usually the pain is gonel
Many doctors and nurses use and
give MuSterole to their patients.
They will gladly tell you what relief
It gives from sore throat, bronchitis,
Group. stiff neck, asthma, neuralgia,
congo ron, pleurisy. rheumatism. lum-
bago. pains and aches of the back or
FONTS. SprainS. sore muscles. bruises,
ch;ibiains. frosted feet, colds of the
exist Git often prevents pneumonia).
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
FIVE ESCAPE INJURIES
Automobile is Demolished by Train
But Passengers Are Saved.

News-Times Special Service:
MUNCIE, Ind, Feb 20.-Al-
though al automobile containing
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleo Kimmerling, and
Mr.. and Mrs. z. \. Feight and
daughter. all of Franklin. dashed
into a fast passenger train on the
Big Four railroad at Daleville last
night. and the machine was almost
demolished, none of the passengers
was severely hurt. Icy streets made
the brakes worthless.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
STATE NAVAL MILITIA
SWORN AS VOLUNTEERS
Members Take Medical Examina-
ton Preparatory to Joining
L. =. Force.

international News Service
BENTON HARBOR, Mich, Feb.
20.-Thirty-five members of the
fourth division Michigan naval mill
tia reported at the armory here this
morning for physical examination by
order from the United States navy
department. Four physicians work
ed all day, but it was impossible to
thoroughly examine all the men.
The other will be examined tomor-
row. Members passing examination
were sworn in as national naval vol
unteers, subject TO call at any time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
WILL INSTRUCT GUARD
Lieut. Col. John j. TOffey Will be In
spector teacher.
News- Times So tciaI CIVIC:

NeWS- IImes SPECIAL NefNlfe.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. 20
Lieut.. Col. John J. Toffey of the
first infantry, I. n. G., will become
Observation-Disclosures Of the Indiana
guard after being mustered out upon
his return from the border. A copy
of the order reached Adjt Gen.
infantry. now at Fort Benjamin
Harrison, will be mustered out COM
pany by company, beginning We'd
nesday, il was said today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
The New Home Treatment
for Ugly, Hairy Growths
(Boudoir Secrets)

Here is simple. yet very effec-
tive method for removing nair and
fuzz from the face neck and arms.
Cover the Objectionable hairs with
a paste made by mixing some water
with a little powdered delatone.
Leave this on for or minutes,
then rub off. wash the skin and the
hairs have vanished. No pain or in
convenience attends this treatment,
but results Will be certain if you are
sure to get real delatone. ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
IS VOLUMES NoUeb-Short SorsFfumOr His
Why This Half-Price Sale Must Stop

Mark Twain wanted everyone IN America
set Of his books So Of the last things he asked
that make 50 low price that everyone
night
He said, Don't make hne editions. Don't make
sditions sell for 500 and $500 and $1,000. Make
good books books good look at and easy read and
make their price low"
So have made this SET. And up 10 were able
to sell this low price But thing has happened that
Mark Twain could foresee.
Get your set before these go. Remember, never aga
at such price this When this edition is gone the
herewith at once. HAkP
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
SHIP is OUT OF WATER
Huge Vessel is Lifted Is FeC, From
Water by Ice Pressure.
international News Service .


DETROIT. Mich, Feb. 90 - The
big d. and c. passenger steamer
City of Detroit III, today looks as
though she is trying to climb her
dock and get out of the water, but
il is only another freak of the ice
pack in the Detroit river. The
steamer. mOored at Cass av., lifted
by the ice pressure. snapped 90 for
ward lines and was driven 200 feet
down from her original moorings.
Her stern lines held and she was
safely moored again but she is Is
feet higher out of the water than
ordinarily.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
WHEN YOUR CHILD CRIES

NJ night and losses restlesSly. Is cOnst
pated OF has symptoms OF worms. you
feel worried Mother Grays Sweet Powders
for Children Is q tried and trusted rem
edy They frequently Break up Colds
Ina - hours Relieve FeverishneSS. ConSti-
patton. Teething Disorders. move and reg
ulate the bowels and destroy worms. Used
nv mothers for 20 years. Sold by all
Druggists. DC Sample mailed FREE
Address. Mother Gray Co, lie Roy y. Y.
ADV.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
CAT GIVES FIRE ALARM
Pet Jumps on Face of Telephone
Operator as Fire Gets Hot.

BROWN CITY. Mich. Feb. 90
Fire IN 5. T. Sheppard's drug store
caused about $4,000 damage to
stock and fixtures. A pet cat gave
the alarm by jumping on the face
of Lee Van Nest. night telephone
operator.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
Constipation Makes You Dull.

That draggy, listless, oppressed
feeling generally results from con-
stipation. The intestines are clog
ged and the blood becomes poisoned.
Relieve this condition at once with
DR.. Kings New Life Pills; this
gentle, non-griping laxative is
quickly effective. A dose at bed
time will make you feel brighter in
the morning. Get a bottle today at
your druggist, 25c.-Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
BAKERS LABEL L0AVES
Sire of Bread Ire Michigan City is
Fixed by City Ordinance.

KALAMAZOO. Mich. Feb. 20
Kalamazoo's new bread ordinance.
making il compulsory for all bakers
TO label the weights OF their prod
ucts, went into effect Thursday
standard" small loaves must weigh
16 ounces and large loaves 30 ounces
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
KILLED BY TRAIN.
evs- Times Special Service:

BRAZIL, Ind, Feb. 2O.-william
Poore, 25 years old. a clay worker,
was killed today by a Chicago &
Eastern Illinois railroad train when
on his way 10 work. He is survived
by a widow and two small children.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
THEN THEY CLINCHED.

Your boy licked my Johnny. You
should lecture him for hitting a boy
smaller than himself
us that So Well, you just go back
and lecture your kid on the impru-
dence Of talking sassy to a boy big
ger than he is"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
Deaths.

Anna Stoutenour. 20 years old,
and widow OF Samuel Stoutenour.
who died here about six years ago.
expired suddenly at the home of
Charles Aitken, with whom she had
resided since the death OF her hus-
band. Heart ailment was the cause
OF her demise. The deceased had
been IN poor health for several
weeks. Yesterday morning. she was
found dead in bed by Mrs. Aiken,
her niece.
Mrs. Stoutenour was born I'm
Crawford county, .. For over %
years she had been a well known
resident Of this city.
Mrs. Eta Akers, about 35 years
old. and daughter of John II. Bur
kett of Goshen. died suddenly at
Youngstown. o., where she was
spending several weeks with her
husband. a steel contractor. The de-
ceased had been in Goshen about
three weeks ago and was in appar-
emily good health. Several days ago
she was stricken with pneumonia
and later typhoid fever developed.
Her father. three brothers and one
sister survive. The remains will be
brought here for burial.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
He Was a Great Man; So His
Works are Great

The road ahead of that boy on the
river bank was a hard one. Before
MARX Twain" distinguished, white
haired man, and the King of England
walked and talked together, kis path
was set with troubles that would have
broken a weaker spirit. 1t was
truly American story-a small begin
ning--little schooling-hard work
disas.er-good humor-snd final, shin
ing, astounding success.
He fought with poverty, ne fought
with disaster, he lost those dearest TO
him. But he won.
Because he was of high and brave
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

The new governor OF Florida stood
for an inaugural ball. but refused
10 attend because he is opposed TO
dancing.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

Marriage licenses were issued to:
Floyd X. Nusbaum. %, CassOpolis,
Mich; Bertha j. Hall. 20. Cassopolis.
Mich; and Foster Rants. Cass coun-
~. Mich, 20; Orphia Kidder Cass
county. Mich, IS.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

Total receipts for the Martin Fish
er sale at New Paris Saturday were
in excess Of $1,000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
MARK TWAIN

He that had that his style sub
lime, that he biblical simplicity that he America another
Lincoln n spirit.
To every the United States he just Mark Twain
webeoved, laugh WITH for cheer
go sane pointed Now he gone the tenchant
still Joyous spirit invit smile VIII
i've forever. His laughter is eternal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

Lewis & Jacobs, proprietOrs of the
Famous clothing store, made the
fourth annual distribution under the
profit sharing system. which has
been found TO be eminently salts
factory.
About $4,000 was distributed. each
of the following having been paid
$500: Sam Lewis, Ike Jacobs. Earl
Leonard. Roy Burkett and George
Higgins.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
Paper and Ink Go Up

Before the war we had a contract prIce for paper.
But now the price Of paper has gone up IL has almost
doubled IN price Even the puee Of INK has gone up
So It IS impossible make any sets and 20 sell them
Al this low price.
Send Coupon Without Money Today
The last Of the edition IN sight here VIII never
again be a set Of Marx IVAN the present puce.
Remember that Il Is because Marx IVAN sacrheed
some Of ms ROYALTIES that you have THIS puce
At all Take advantage Of that kindness that vas So
characteristic Of HIM
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20
INDIANA AND MICHIGAN STATE HAPPENINGS

having at different times been en-
dangered.
The complaint as filed today is
long and contains many specific
charges.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

intellect, because he had humor as
deep and as true as the human heart,
and because he had struggled with life,
he was great man. So his works are
great.
Az Children We Loved Him
They say that children know the
inwardness Of things. A child knows
the heart Of a man. We as children
instinctively knew Marx Twain was
so much greater, so much truer than
anybody else that there was no one TO
compare him with.
Now, grown up, we know the reason
why. He had the heart Of child; he
had the style of master; he had
character Of rare beauty.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

After having been a press agent
with the Sells FIoto circus for sew
eral years, Eddie Jackson of this
city has resigned. He will go out
with another show
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

Miss Euda Bell Reid and Frank
r. Beck of Elkhart we're united in
married They will reside in Elkhart
where the latter is employed by the
y. Y. c.. Mr.. Beck was formerly a
resident of this city and is well
known here.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

Martin II. Kinney peoples Coal
Coz today received two car loads of
chestnut coal, relieving the famine
TO some extent
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

Floyd Nusbaum and Miss Edith ].
Hall. both of Cassopolis, Mich. were
united in marriage in the county
clerks office by Justice of the Peace
Fryberger.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

He was Anerican. He had III,
idealism of America-the humor, The
kindness, the reaching toward a big
ger thing, the simplicity. In has work
we End all things, from the ridiculous
IN "Hucheberry Finn" 70 the sublime
Of Joan Of Ar" the most spiritual
book that was ever written IN the EHg-
lish language, Of serene and lovely
beauty as lofty as Joan herself. A man
who could write two such books a.
"Huckleberry Finn" and Joan q
Arc" was sublime in power. His youth
and his laughter are eternal; has genius
will never die
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-20

Remember never again will of Mark Twain be offered
N this edition il gone there will be Send the coupon
HARPER BROTHERS, NEW YORK
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-03
ATLANTIC TRAFFIC BLOCKED.
OFFICERS OF MERCHANT MA
RINE DO NOT KNOW WHAT
TO DO.
Allied Shipping Out of New York Will
Sail as Usual-SOmc Neutral Lines
Cancel SailingS Of Ships-Amcrican
Liner st. Louis Will Sail Saturday.

New York, Feb. 1.-After being
closed last night by fleet destroycrs
and coast guard cutters, the port of
New York was opened today by the
customs authorities. 1t was announc-
ed that ships might sail at their own
risk.
While the Offices of British and
French lines said there would be no
interruption in the sailing of allied
shipping, some neutral lines seemed
doubtful as to their future course.
Officers of the Scandinavian Amer
lean line announced that the sailing
of the liner Helig Olav, scheduled to
leave this afternoon with three hun
dred passengers for Copenhagen, had
been postponed indefinitely.
p. A. s. Franklin, president of the
International Mercantile Marine. said
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-03
FIRE VISITS WAREHOUSES.
Euhding ana Goods of Geo. ID. Shore
q pro. Badly Damaged Monday
Night.

A fire which for while bid fair to
10 a great deal of damage visited the
Geo. ID. Shore e. Bro. warehouse Mon
day night, damaging the building and
large part Of the stock of goods in
the building. The loss entailed by
fire and water was estimated todav
ny Mr.. w. G. Moses, president and
manager of the company, at between
$1,000 and $4,000, with the building
and stock insured for $4,000.
The fire caught seemingly some
where near the office, as this was the
place most damage was done. The
cause OF tho fire has not been ascer-
tanned. The Office was practically gut
ted by the fire of all of it's contents
which, could be burned. It is thought
that the fire must have caught some-
Where near o'clock, although it was
discos saRed soma time later There
was considerable delay in getting the
alarm sent in and the fire had q good
start by the time the fire department
arrived. At this time large part of
the interior woodwork of the building
was ablaze. the breaking of the sky
light having provided air vents, and
the heat was intense. Fortunately
one of the firemen was employed by
the company and was among the first
to reach the scene. He had a key ana
opened the door to the building with
out delay. thus eXpeditng the work
of the department.
After long and hard fight, the fire
was extinguished. Nearly all of the
woodwork in the front part of the
building was charred and the goods
were all smoked to a more or less
extent besides being wet. Today the
office of the company had been moved
to another part of the building and
business was going on as we'll as pos
sibe under the circumstances.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-03

there was no danger for American
vessels on their present VOYAGES. It
is understood, however, that the
movement of allied ships will be con-
trolled to a greater extent than here,
tofore by British admiralty orders.
Police guards on the German piers
last night found no evidence of any
German liner preparing to escape.
1t was announced that the Ameri-
can steamer st. Louis would sail Sat-
urday, as scheduled, and that the
ship will not be painted in conformity
with the regulations prescribed by
Germany for the safety of American
ships.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-03

ter rurther before decision was taken
as to the establishment Of the starch
factory.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-03
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Mr.. r. N. Aman. of Heriot, was q
visitor to the city today.
Miss Mary Lennon has returned
yrom Winthrop college. where she has,
With other home demonstration
Agsnts Of South Carolina. been TAX
Inc . course given for the agents.
Mr.. c. A. McFadden. district dem
onstration agent for eastern South
Carolina. was In the city today.
Hr. T. H. Dick Of Columbia spent
ths day In the city.
Mr.. Eugene McCutchen Of Mt. Zion
was visitor In Sumter today.
Asssra c. w. and T. o. Sanders of
Hsgood were In town today.
Mr.. Wilton Shaw OF Lee county
fpsnt Wednesday In the city.
Nra ,. r.. Copeland has gone to
upmonsvilis to visit relatives.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-03
VITAL STATISTICS FOR COUNTY.
PrOpOltiOnatc Number OF Deaths
Greater i'm Town Than i'm County.

Greater i'm Town Than in County,
The vital statistics for 1916 show
that in the city of Sumter the proper
ton Of deaths to births is greater
than in the county outside Of the
town. The report shows:
Sumter, city, births 256: deaths 254:
Sumter township. outside Of incorpor-
ate limits, births 1913, deaths 119;
Concord, births 1877, deaths 60; Shi-
loh, births 1872, deaths 81; Stateburg
births 1928. deaths Ga; Privateer, births
$50, deaths 72; Rafting Creek, births
142, deaths ca; Middleton, births 81
deaths SO; Mayesville, births 146
deaths SO. Manchester township has
not been reported.
In the city of Sumter the repo
shows: Births, white, 139; colorcd
III: deaths. white. 81; colored, 100
still births. white. 9; colorcd 10;
deaths. non residents, % If the non
resident deaths arc subtracted from
the total number of deaths, it shows
232 deaths for the city. 1t is also
noticeable that while the pro-
portions of deaths and births among
the whites is just about proportion
ate with reports from outside of the
city, the great majority Of deaths
over births among the negroes Of the
city Is the cause for the dsproportion
ate record Of the town and township
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-03

South Carolina-This State has
enjoyed wonderful prosperity. 1t is
one Of the greatest mill centers in the
werid. Its cotton is in demand local
w for consumptive purposes and the
money obtained due to high prices this
year benefits tho State. and the
counties In which 1t Is produced. Tho
infellieence of Its farmers, greater
',se OF fertilizers. the good class OF
negro farmers who understand the
higher forms OF planting, therefore,
enables South Carolina to diversity Its
farming with less expense than almost
any other State. We therefore look
for an increase In the cotton acreage
IN South Carolina. an increase In the
use of fertilizers and an increase in
the intelligence OF cultivation and for
these reasons great prosperity In the
Palmetto State"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-03
SOY bean SEED.
Ssed Wnl be Furnished by Cotton
Seed Crushcrx' As ociation for This
Years Crop.

Years Crop.
The Cotton Seed Crushers' associa-
uon offered ut the recent meeting OF
the state Live Stock Association to
furnish soy bean seed to farmers for
this years crop for the considerable n
OF the return OF an equal amount OF
seed this fall. This offer Is mado Tor
the purpose Of inducing as mtny
farmers as possible to grow this vilu-
able crop and to introduce II rs a
money crop throughout the state. Soy
beans are a valuable food for live
stock and are also extensively used 10
q substitute for cotton seed as an oil
producer. Tho cotton seed oil mills
are looking to peauts and SOY beans
TO take the place OF cotton seed when
the production OF cotton Is largely re-
duced by the advent Of the boil wocvil
In this section. Fa1 srs who are in
terested In the offer OF the Cotton
seed Crushers' Association to furnish
soy bean seed can obtain full informa-
tion by applying to the manager OF
tAs nearest oil mile samuAa.Ax
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-03

New York, Feb. 1.-Cotton futures
We're utterly demoralized at the opens
ing of the exchange this morning.
March contracts broke more than
twenty-five dollars bale. Nav fell
five hundred and sixteen points. It
was the biggest break in cotton fu-
lures in the history of cotton. The
market later rallied to fourteen cents
q pound.
May cotton later rallied to II and
finally on strong trade interest buying
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-02-03

SUMTER