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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
Test Your Lungs.

People often suffer from weak, un-
developed lungs without Suspecting it.
True, small, feeble lungs are usually as
sociated with small, narrow or Sunken
chest, but not invariably BY means OF
the misuse of physical culture it is pos
Sible 10 develop large chest muscles, thus
acquiring a big chestmeasurement, while
the lungs remain small and i'll nourlshed {.
Again, lung mischief is often so slow
and insidious in IFS approach that the
trouble is not discovered until il is firmly
established. Here, however, is a simple
test which will tell You whether your
lungs are healthy or not
Take as deep breath as you can, and
then, in slow but distinct voice count
from one onward as far as you can with
out taking in more breath. The number
OF seconds you can continue counting IS
a pretty reliable index to the state OF
your lungs, so you should have some
one 10 time you.
II your lungs are sound and normally
developed your range will be between
twenty and thirty-hve seconds. II your
limit is between ten and twenty seconds
there is no need TO be alarmed; probably
your lungs are merely in need OF exercise
10 be readily obtained by regular deep
breathing in pure air. A range less than
ten seconds, however, points 10 more or
less mischief, and you should not delay
in having your lungs examined by med
ical man.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
Shepherdstown Jefferson County, West Virginia Thursday August 80 1917
Science OF The War.

NJ. Paul Painleve. member OF the
French'lustitute, does not agree with The
reported remark OF Mr.. Thomas A. Ed
ison that science is playing rather small
part in the war. In Current History NJ.
Painleve gives the following list of sew
eral imp ortant adaptations OF scientific
discoveries now IN common use The
processes of wireless communication and
for registering sounds at distanceS-that
is, by the ordinary wireless currents and
by ground induction-have been marvel
ouSlY perfected. All the armies are rival
ing one another in skilliul methods for
tapping the enemy's lines OF telephone
communications from a considerable dis
tance not tapping as il is generally un-
derStood, but by the use OF q marvellous
instrument that enables the sentinel in his
advanced listening post out beyond the
front line OF trenches 10 hear the enemy
communications by telephone going over
wires that are several hundred yards
away. | would mention also system
that we perfected and put into use for
coating the enemy's batteries by sound.
The principle was known before the war
but il was regarded as impracticable. II
has, since the war, been brought 10 The
highest state OF perfection ana efficiency,
and for months has been in use over the
entire front. II has proved so effective
that our adversanes, who captured a
motor car with one OF the outhtS, have
equipped themselves with appliances that
are similar but that lack the delicacY and
the precision OF our instruments. lnven-
tions for following the enemy'S Sapplng
and mining operations by sound that IN
all armies were very crude andilsutficient
before the war have made the most re-
markable progress, and will reflect honor
upon French science later on. Aviation
in every respect has been remarkably
perfected by the efforts OF science and
technicians since the war began. To-day
a pilot goes up in all kinds OF weather
without fear of being upset by sudden
squalls, so well have the measures been
perfected for the stability OF flying ma
chimes. Great progress also has been
made in the improvement OF motors, par
ticularly in the reduction OF their weight
in proportion TO their effective power, so
that they speed up 10 one hundred and
fifty miles an hour. Finally, in spite OF
the difficulties, and they were many and
great,-wireless tclegraphY has been
marvelously adapted TO aviation.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
.STEADFAST
CONFIDENCE
The Following Statement Should
Form Conclusive Proof of Merit
to Every ShepherdstOwn
Reader.

Could stronger proof OF the merit Of
any remedy be desired than the state
ments of grateful endorsers who say their
confidence has been undiminished by
lapse OF time? These are the kind Of
statements that are appearing constantly
in your local papers for Doan's Kidney
Pills. They are twice told and confirmed
with new enthusiasm. Can any reader
doubt the following. It's from a Shep-
herdStoWn resident:
/. F. Wilmington. blacksmith, Mill
street, Shepherdstown, says: "MY kid
neys were weak and had severe head
aches. STOPPING or lifting anything caus-
ed sharp pains. Doan's Kidney Pills.
procured from Hills Pharmacy gave me
entire relief and have had no return OF
The trouble" statement given Noyem-
Der 7, l9l0)
On Decemberl1. 1916, Mr.. Wilmington
said "The benefit Doan's Kidney Pills
gave me, which mentioned in former
statement. has been permanent"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't simply
ask for a kidney remedy-get Doan's
Kidney PilIs-the same that Mr.. Whit
tington has twice publicly recommended
Foster Milburn Co., Props, Buffalo
NY.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
Not That Kind.

The wife OF Gen. Sir Horace Smith
Dorrien, who is engaged in adding 10 the
comforts OF wounded British soldiers in
English hospitals, tells an amusing-and
affecting-story OF soldier who had just
recovered from severe wound.
Feeling i'll and very homesick, he went
to headquarters 10 obtain leave OF alb
sence. al haven't seen my wife for more
than year." he said in most detected
manner.
"Why," said the colonel 10 whom he
had applied, "a haven't seen my wife for
nearly two years p
"VelI," said the soldier, earnestly and
respectfully, "that may be, sir, but me
and my wife aren't that kind -
The furlough was Immediately granted.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
doethals Saw the Point.

Shortly after our war with Germany
was started K. J. Mcbride OF Beaumont
was awarded a big contract tor the con-
struclion OF wooden ships for our govern
ment. The fact that McBnde'S firm had
never engaged in shipbuilding promised
TO initiate against his getting contract,
and the lack Of practical experience was
mentioned during his conference with
General Goethals.
"Your firm has rever constructed
ships" said the general.
mo, sir"
"Wen ?" pressed the governments
representative.
General, you built the Panama canal.
replied Mcbride.
$50 they say" was The answer.
$50 they say" was the answer.
"Did you ever build canal before p
General Goethals saw the point.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
Burbank,s "super-Whea ;,

The following comes from Santa Rosa,
Cal. Luther Burbank, the worlds great
est scientific agriculturist, has announced
the perfection OF a 'super-whest" which
he believes will 90 far toward solving the
universal problem Of grain shortage.
It's yield is five times as much per acre
as the average production throughout The
United States today.
Where IS bushels are now gafnefed,
80 10 70 is the measure OF the new Bur-
bank variety.
II is as if this genius Of the plant king
dom had suddenly extended manyiold
Americas wheat acreage.
Il took Mr.. Burbank ten years eXten-
siYe and expensive experimenting and
combining OF wheat 10 produce this won
derful new grain. II willgrow anywhere
in the temperate zone.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
Compliments OF The Day.

Soldiers have 10 do their own mending.
when il is done at all, and II appears
although few persons would have guess
ed it-that the thoughtful War Office sup
plies them with outfits for that purpose.
Otherwise, this joke from the Journal
OF the American Medical Association
would be impossible:
Everything was ready for kit inspection;
the recruits stood lined up ready for the
officer. and the officer had his bad temper
all complete. lie marched up and down
the line, grimly eying each mans bundle
OF needles and soft soap, and then he
singled out Private Mac ootle as the man
who was to receive his attentions.
Toothbrush ?" he roared.
ayes, sir"
"Razor ?"
"YeS, sir"
"Hold-all ?"
"YeS, sir."
"Hm You're all right, apparently, "
growled the officer. Then he barked,
Housewife ?"
"Oh, very well, thank you," said the
recruit, amiably ; "how's yours p
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
little Piece OF Lead.

lust think OF one small piece oil lead,
probably weighing less than an ounce,
that cost the world some 500. .000. 600, 900
in money probably SlOO,OOO,O 100000 in
property, more than II 100000 lives and
individual suffering and loss impossible
of computation-a bit of lead that EN-
broiIed in war Germany, Austria-Hun-
gary, Britain, France, Belgium, the United
States, Turkey, Siberia, Italy, Monte
negro, Roumania, Bulgaria, Albania,
Egypt, Canada, Australia, China, Japan,
South Africa, India and Russia and
brought every other nation TO the brink
OF internal trouble n outward disaster,
the consequences OF which are being felt
by every human being civilized or un-
civilized, white, black, yellow or brown T!
That small piece OF lead was fired from
a pistol in the hands OF crack brained
youth OF Servian nativity into the BODY
OF the heir 10 the Austrian throne. The
troubles arising from this mad act and its
punishment set fire 10 the powder trains
in Europe and led TO hostile act after
hostile act and finally and suddenly 10
open war in 1914
That little piece OF lead should be
preserved as memorial 10 all future
generations and as the costleSt thing
mankind has ever known. II would be-
ONE the greatest silent tea cherihe world
has ever seen. II would teach restraint
for the weak minded and violent; ii
would teach the importance OF minor acts
and things ii would teach peace as no
costly monument, no book Of horrors, no
painting OF tragedy could ever teach it.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
Inverted Rain.

II Will be easily understood. writes Mr.
c. q. Grey in Tales OF the Flying Ser
vices. that before bullet that has been
shot straight upward begins to fall there
must be a point where il stands dead still,
and that for the last part OF its upward
path il travels very slowly One officer
of my acquaintance told me, after some
months OF war, that his most curious eS-
perience was when once, and once only,
he discovered the exact extreme range
point.
He was flying along quite peacefully
on a bright, sunny morning al an altitude
OF little over eight thousand feet, with
out worrying about anything, when sud-
denly he saw something bright dart past
the side OF the machine. He began 10
look about him and saw, a shade below
him aud a trifle TO one side. a whole
stream OF little bright things gliiiering IN
the sun.
Then he realized that he had just
struck a level that happened TO be The
extreme vertical range OF machine Gun
that was making uncommonly good
shooting. Other bullets from rifles and
other machine guns also flashed into
view as he flew along. and when his
eyes caught the right locus he could fol-
low the slow, iopmoSt part of their
movement for a considerable distance
"It looked" he said, lust as Il Il were
raining upward" and The phenomenon
was so novel that he quite forgot for n
time that the "raindrops" indicated that
he was unfamiliar with some one below.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
To Preuent Old Age
Coming Too Soon!

"ToSic poisons in the blood are thrown
out by the kidneys. The kidneys act IS
filters for such products. II we wish to
prevent old age coming too soon and in
crease our chances for a long life, we should
drink plenty of pure water and take y
little Anuric," says the world-famed DR..
Pierce Of Buffalo, n. Y.
When suffering from backache, fire.
Quent or scanty urine, rheumatic pains
here or there, or that constant tired,
worn-out feeling, the simple way to over
come these disorders is merely to obtain
little AnUic from your nearest drug
gist and you will quickly notice the grand
results. You will find it many times
more potent than lithia, and that it
dissolves uric acid as hot water does
sugar.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30

In a small Southern city the first aif-
ship exhibition was about 10 be held. A
large crowd was on hand, among them
being an old negro. The aviator inspect
ed his machine for the last lime. took his
seat, started his motor and was soon
soaring above the crowd. The old negro
gazed upward very thoughtfully for
minute and then was heard to exclaim:
"Sho thing dey won't need no Jim Crow
cars on dem things :"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
The Patriot.

lie didn't rave when the Banner
Was passing by in parade;
He sometimes forgot 10 arise
When the National Air was played.
He didn't enthuse al the bugle.
Or the speeches the Mayor read
He'd lost his love for his country,
The people around him said.
He didn't come TO The town-hal
Cramiull OF US patriots bold.
Who gloried long TO the echo
When tales OF our prowesS were told.
He seemed TO think we were Boosting
We growled st the things he said
We thought him poltroon and 4 coward,
And that's why we cut him dead
But now we've found that the cheering
Isn't all that the Nation needs;
That noisy toasts 10 the Banner,
Had better be backed by deeds.
Misjudged him ? Sure And tell you
That some of US feel quite queer.
To think that he's in the trenches,
And all OF us loud ones here
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
A PRETTY FACE Is Z

for woman'S ailmentS-it cures those
deranrements and weakneSsej which
make woman's life miserable.
You can overcome most bodily illS,
escape sickness. build up your health
with regular nourS, plenty Of water, SEN
Sible food, and a chance TO get the poison
cut Of the system. Take natural laXa-
tive once or twice weekly. Such one
is made of May-apple, juice of aloes, and
root of jalap, sugar-cuated and supplied
10 all druggists years ago ! Doctor
Pierce and known as Doctor Pierce'S
Pleasant Pellets. Get them today
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
NOT ENOUGH CHILDREN

ever receive the proper balance OF
food to sufficiently nourish both body
and brain during the growing period.
This is shown in so many pale faces,
lean bodies, frequent colds and lack
of ambition.
All such children need SCOTS Emul-
sion, and need it now. Itpossesses in
concentrated form the very food ele-
ments to enrich their blood. Itchanges
weakness to strength; it makes them
sturdy and strong. No alcohol.
Scott Bovine. Bloomfield. NJ.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30

"My fiye-year-oId boy and my three
year-old girl were talking.
"Glenn said, al am older than you, "
and was feeling elsted over the fact-
ELLA, who has always a ready reply,
said. "weIl, Pm newer than you."
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30

Johnny" said The pretty teacher,
"what is kiss 2"
81 can't exactly put il in words. return
edthe boy but if yer really wanter know,
can show yer"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30

Clerk would like 10 have more sal
ary, sir, as am going 10 get married.
EmploYer-Sorry, but III have 10 re-
duce il. am going TO get married my
self
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30

Henry Ward Beecher said, Don't be
like grasshopper, which jumps first and
afterward looks round for place to
land"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30

When baby suffers with Group, apply
and give DR.. Thomas Eclectic Oil at
once. Safe for children. A little goes a
long way. SOC. and 60c. At all drug
stores.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30

he result c.; healthy
physical { addition
Ct Beauty i hut skir
deep yet Il greatly
depends ca a cleal
com pleXion, free
from wri5Il-leS and
hollow ch eSS.
Health always
brings We 18th OF
beauty. A healthy
state of the system
comes with Doctor
Pierce's vorfte
Prescription. It's a
medicine prepared
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30
Eggs ond Poultry

We will pay best cash price the market
iustifies for strictly clean. fresh eggs ano
poultry at our Office near the freighf sla-
lion. We keep open on Saturday nienis
until 9 O'Clock. other days until 3 O'Clock.
Can take care OF eggs al my residence
after O'Clock.
July 10, 1917.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1917-08-30

For regular action OF the bowels; easy
natural movements, relief Of constlpaiIons
tro Dozf's Regulets. 3Oc at al stores.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17
Your War News Clarified

Il Is not enough to read the daily news re-
ports. Your ability to comprehend conditions
and to discuss them nationally depends on q
treason why" of events. In your mind you
must bring order out of chaos and the
Review Of Reviews" will, do Il for YOU
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17
Bad Coughs! Feverish! Grippy!

You need DR.. Kings New Dis.
covery to stop that cold, the sooth
ing balsam ingredients heal he irri-
tated membranes. soothe the sore
thr. at, the antiseptic qualities kill
the germ and your colds quickly re-
lieyed DR.. Kings New Discovery
Las for 48 years been the standard
remedy for c'ughs and col in
thousands. of homes. Get a bottle to-
day and have IL handy in your med.
icine chest for coughs. colds. Group,
grippe al d all bronchial affections.
At your druggists. SOC Advertise
ment.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17
REAL TRAGEDY IN BIRD LIFE
Story Of Long Vigil Kept by Scarlet
Coated songster for MIssine
Mate 10 Full Of Pathos

In the annals of bird lore nothing
can be found SURPRISING In pathos the
story which comes from Tariton. O.
For many weeks, close to the home of
the writer. early and late there could
be heard the loud, clear call of a bird
to his mate. With his scarlet coat In
strong contrast with his surroundings.
and his no less decided military bear
ing, he would perch on the topmost
twig Of a tall apple tree, and from his
coign Of vantage scan the little world
around him with his eagle eye, hoping
to glimpse the familiar form Of his
lost companion. His alert ear and eye
catching no sight or sound Of the abb
sent loved one. he would pour out his
soul In unavalllng pleadlngs for her
return. The little singer In his untir-
ing song proclaimed the fact that he
was waiting with hopeful heart.
One morning. while In quest of the
early worm, he Glanced to light upon
bush that stood by a window opposite
the window of another house only
few feet away. and, seeing his image
reflected so wildly and so close to him,
he flew joyously at the apparltion, be-
lieving it to be. his long-lost mate. His
enthusiasm knew no bounds. Quick
and hard were the blows struck with
his horny beak and claws In his Inn
potent wrath until nightfull, when he
sank to rest. The next morning at
early dawn he renewed his clarion
call, and came back TO renew the bat
tie of the previous day with his de-
lusive image. This little tragedy In
the heart of the bird has been carried
on for five months. His flaming coat
is just as bright and his kingiy bear
ing none the less striking, but great
change has come over the spirit Of
the bird. He gave no sign of the bat
tie royal that has ragged In his breast
for weary days and weeks. but his
song has fallen into silence.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17
Feed Your Own Family First

Don't highprced human food to hogs chickens.
Don't the
nouhng milk sweet on
melted fat water which beer
YNuf unr &. .nsr
good food out Of garbage pail and kitchen sink
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17
only Rioht Form Of distinction.

The painter should grind his own
colors; the architect work In the ma
sons yard with his men the master
manufacturer himself a more sklllful
operator than any man in his mills
and the distinction between one man
and another be only in experience and
skill and the authority and wealth
which these must naturally and justly
obtain.--Ruskin., go isy r'i.o
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17
Great Musicians Loved Silence.

Among musicians taciturnity has al
ways been prevalent, both Beethoven
and Mozart being renowned among
their friends for their long periods Of
silent thought and their dislike to the
chatter" Of general conversation.
Even Chopin. whose music would lead
one to suppose him fond Of people.
was said to ''loye silence even better
than music" while. Wagner. except
when discussing musical matters. was
silent even to the point Of actual rude
ns0.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17
Their Glass.

"When Noah was building the ark
his critics were all discouraging,
weren't theyT eyes, but they all be-
Icnged to the class that didn't know
enough TO come In out Of the wct"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17
Come Here For High Class Printing
No Food.
Food Waste of About 700 Million Dollars.

For partial immediate relief individual and community should consider earnestly
economhng In homes there sa strong feeling that tits only decent provide than
Of
Agriculture me that the dietary studies made them point annual food
considerable Even the
still be
ehomt
IAN bad in
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17

own ,tories. More fascinating than any
romance. here Is history 50 vivid. 90 dra-
matte. so stirring. 90 fascinating. SO realistic,
30 wonderfully presented. % thrillingly told
that Il leaves an inefacablc impression.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17

IAs the whole world gone stark mad foolish and trivial
rumbng mailed
nns just because Russia wanted show her for the little
hgoterSeva2 Tear aside politics and
and sinister of chess that being played See what SLIM
sacrificed Read the
history of the hundred written of the
world known
gexfra off give to you
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17
Tef the Reviewed. Reviews for a Ye1

Send the Coupon only. II brings the big, hand
some book, charges prepaid. absolutely free.
All we ask is that-after you get the book
and like it-you send Is cents for shipping
and 81 90 month for three months to pay for
the Review of Review" for one fun year.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17
Food is Wasted

v (a) When we eat more food than our
bodies need for growth and repair and to
supply energy for our work. Overeating
tends to poor health and fat instead of
Drawn, makes us sluggish and indolent
instead of energetic and resourceful. Eat
enough and no more. Eat for physical
and mental efficiently.
(b) When food is burned or spoiled in
cooking. Improperly prepared or poorly
seasoned food will be left on the table and
probably wasted. Buy food wisely and
then prepare it carefully.
(c) When too much food is prepared
for a meal. Unserved portions are apt
to be thrown into the garbage pail or al
lowed to spoil. Many housekeepers do not
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1917-05-17
FREE tEurOpe-at War

A big book and over 800 pages, size 10 Z 2
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