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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19
Holding the Italian Line.

Most reassuring is the news today from
Italy. The defenders of the Pave river
line have repulsed two attempts by the
Teutons to cross and gain foothold on
the western banks, driving them back
across the stream and infiicting terrible
losses upon them that must have a most
dispiriting effect upon the attacking
forces. Every day that passes without
a breach in the Italian line adds to the
chance of holding it intact British and
French reinforcements are arriving, witt,
many heavy guns to replace those that
had to be abandoned on the heights of
the Isonzo when the Teutons drove un.
expectedly through weak position and
gained thanking advantage. By food
ing the area at the mouth Of the Piavc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

the Italians have rendered . frontal at
tack along the coast impracticable for
the present. Thus Venice appears to
be safe from immediate seizure If the
northern line holds. It is to be expected
that the German commander will not re-
inquish his drive. To pause now would
be tantamount to defeat, for although
the Teutons have gained large area by
the late operations, they have not ac-
complished their main purpose, to de-
stroy the Italians as a fighting force.
Moreover, if the Italians, strengthened
by their allies, rally and assume the Of
fensive and make any Roadway in the
north they will have the enemy in
most precarious position. Further des-
perate fighting is therefore to be ex-
pected along the sector eastward Of Lake
Garda. and the present week is likely to
bring important developments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19
Tie Evening Star Newspaper Company
18th st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Food and Fuel Control.

By this time the public at large is be
ing made to realize that there is a food
control law. Appreciation in full of its
claimed benefits awaits further practi-
cal application and demonstration. The
law "has teeth in it," but they have not
bitten down yet The jaw is set, how
ever, and the people may feel that the
crunching will commence when neces-
sary. It is evident that but for the
existence of this law serious situation
would have arisen over sugar. 1t is none
too good. as it is, but might have been
: very distressing.
Except for the central supervision and
personal authority vested in the food
administration, the scarcity of sugar,
due to natural causes, would have made
itself felt more severely. Mr.. Hoover's
bureau has caused sugar to keep moving,
has discouraged boarding by shaming the
holders and has uncovered some large
stores of the commodity which might
have been withheld from the consumers.
In one case overcharging by specu-
1ator has been brought to the attention
of the authorities and the offender
threatened with loss of his business.
The ruling of last Saturday that job
bers and retailers must not force upon
purchasers as a condition of getting
sugar the buying of quantities of other
supplies will be acclaimed by the house
keeper. The dealer, however, says there
are two sides to the question He pro-
tests against being deprived of his sugar
by casual purchasers who enter his place
only for that purpose. His "trade,"
which keeps him going throughout the
year, he thinks, should have the call on
his sugar.
The food administration raises good
point, however, in claiming that this
practice encourages wastefulness in a
time of attempted conservation; that it
results in the purchase of more gro
eeries than needed or in loading up with
luxuries or what might be regarded at
least as superhuities.
As to coal, the efficiency of the con-
troll act is not yet made plain to the
entire satisfaction of the householder
He was led to believe that the govern
ment, possessing sweeping powers, would
exercise them to get coal out of the
ground and keep it moving toward the
family bin aud workshop furnace.
Prices are Disappointing, too. But, in
this regard it can well be claimed that
prices might have been soaring much
higher by this time but for the law
on the statute books The coal admin
istration asks for more time to work out
q number of problems, principal among
which is one that is net Immediately sus-
ceptible TO laws-labor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19
veracity Unrewarded.

Il always strive to tell the TRUTH
Said Hezekiah Bings:
at is a custom of my youth
To which my manhood clings.
And yet. when the facts employ.
They treat me as 4 bore,
And say, Yes, yes; quite so. my boy;
We've heard all that before
"Oh, what encouragement is brought
To persons oil sinceres
l brag Of fish / never caught
And Of adventures queer
I never had and don't desire!
Unchecked my fancy goes! .
And then the neighbcrs. they admire.
And say, How much Hez knowsv"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

A New York stenographer, salary
$1,000 year. said she sent messages to
the Germans in Mexico in order to exc
out her income. The old-fashioned
trusted employe" who went wrong con-
tented himself with embezzlement and
did not attempt treason.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

1t costs more than three-cent postage
70 deliver President Wilson's state pa
Ders through central Europe by airship.
The value Of the service makes the ex-
pense matter of no Importance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19
Tragedy of the Cuisine.

did You tell the cook she must econo-
mize!'
yes replied young Mrs. Torkins.
'She asked me what it meant and said
to avoid waste. She said she had no
more waist than | have and it was no.
body's business anyhow; and she's GO
ing to leave tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

Tho first page Of any reputable news
paper will show a large list of reasons
why any serious consideration of strike
at this time would be lacking in business
sense as well as in patriotism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

Once pacifist, when hope that war
might be averted was not unreasonable,
Henry Ford now asserts himself as an
organizer of men, maker Of machines
and one of the nations big assets in the
line of military efficiency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

The law of supply and demand has
gotten away beyond commercial consid-
erations and has impressed itself as re-
hating to the individual as well as to
nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19
Economy.

Economy, beyond 4 doubt,
Securely will be speeded.
If we will merely 60 without
Some things we never needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19
General Tendency,

1T costs Algernon three cents to send
you letter now"
Yes replied Miss Cayenne: "as with
most articles the price goes up, but the
quality does not improve"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

DR.. Oemenceau, the new French pre-
mier, is still opposed by the socialists.
The old question, Exactly what is a So
eialist!" reyives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19
Expediency.

"A wise man may change his mind
yes replied Senator Sorghum. "But
man sometimes gets credit for chang
ing his mind when caution has caused
him to shift his line of talk"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

Believers in Teutonic myths who have
seen the atrocities Of Prussian battle he
roes will shudder at the state of society
in Valhalla.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

The reds" in Russia are having their
day. A terrific price is being paid to
teach the people what nihilism really
means.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Retribution.

"Bliggins says he wants to go into
business and be his own boss
1T would serve him right Bliggins
makes about the meanest boss ever
known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

U-boat inaetivities revive the theory
of strategic retreat" on terms of more
than usual FEASIBILITY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

Prussianism cannot fail to horrify the
world, including that portion that Prus-
STA now dominates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

Examine the details Of workmanship, the
cean-cut style in the lines, the perfect tailoring,
the unerring Judgment in the selection of mate
rails for certain styles and where trimmings are
used the correct discrimination in choice Of kind
and quantity.
When comparisons made with similar mod
els elsewhere we have no doubt but that you
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

will easily grant these value Of at least II
more than our prices
ALI sizes to select from. Many of the &C
are finished with collars of Kit coney, seal pl,
skunk opossum and self materials.
ALI the wanted colors to select from, sucl,
beet root, reindeer, wine. green, navy, Chin
blue, taupe, brown and black
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-19

Three lines which have been carefully considered believe
claim for each line the maximum Of quality the price.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03

Is THERE subtle purpose in Wash
ington to throttle the Sherman anti
trust law? Is that law too effective,
when honestly applied and enforced, to
suit the administration? There has
been an attempted large amount of
really unnecessary legislation, some OF
it constitutionally questionable, going
on at Washington. Some of it has
reached partial and some full enact
ment. Its necessity has been affected
to be exacted by the country being in a
estate of war with Germany" The
congress has wasted many weeks of
very valuable time, at most critical
period of the country's affairs, on a
bill that is utterly superfuous, since a
better remedy for its purposes now ex-
lists in the law. True the bill creates
many new offices and calls for large
appropriation and immense opportuni-
ties of stock and produce market gam
bling, related to it's enforcement, an
art not unknown in the brand of states
manship now in the saddle at Washing
ton, as the "peace note" scandal testi-
fies. Milwaukee News.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
Barnum & Bailey Circus Is Coming.

Once again the glad tidings are being
spread broadcast telling of the coming
of Barnum & Bailey's circus. The
greatest show on Earth, it is announc-
ed, will positively be exhibited within
easy travelling distance this season and,
as usual, large percentage of the pop
ulation will declare holiday to visit
the show.
The big circus will exhibit in Madi-
son Oh August IA.
1t is promised that nothing to COM
pare with the present Barnum & Bailey
performance has ever before been seen
under canvas. New and novel features
have been imported from abroad and
program of events, thrilling, educa-
tional and screemingly funny will oc-
cupy every instant in three rings, four
stages, the riggings above and the hip
podrome surrounding for more than
three hours.
There is new and gorgeous pageant
entitled Aladdin and His Wonderful
Lamp" in which nearly 400 persons
and one thousand animals appear in
magnificent costumes rivaling the dress
of the people of the famous arabian
Nights" story.
Five railroad trains comprising 80
railroad cars will be required to trans
port its paraphernali and more than
750 horses will be used to transfer its
wagons from the railroad yards to the
show lot.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03

In THIS time of war there is spec
ial duty laid upon every American cltl-
zen. Some have to bear arms and risk
their lives and safety on dangerous
seas and on the battle fronts IN Eu-
rope. Others must care for those OF
them who are wounded and in perform
ing that duty risk their lives almost
equally with those who do the actual
fighting. There are so many brave
Americans performing such duties for
their country that those of US who re-
main at home in safety and security
must needs feel the obligation on us to
do our part The service that the
farmers of America are to perform is
in the highest degree patriotic. but it
is to be profitable, too. Never before
has the American farmer had such a
market for his products or such ire
mendous purchasers as he has now In
the government of the United States
and our allies And the funds with
which these products are to be pur-
chased are practically all raised by the
sale of Liberty Loan Bonds. No true
patriot will permit himself to take toll
of our soldiers heroism in money, or
seek to grow rich by the shedding of
their blood. He will give as freely and
with as much unstinted sacrifice as
they. They are giving their lives. Will
he not at least give his money? But
buying a Liberty Loan Bond is not
making gift. 1t is the safest OF in
vestments, and considering also it's rate
of interest and nontaxable feature 1t IS
a remunerative investment of the first
order. Some pronounce it the premier
security of the world.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
The Real Stacker.

A lot is being said about the slackers,
men and women who faiSto appreciate
the gravity of our conflict with Ger
many, and who are failing to do their
part in helping to insure the success OF
our country in the war.
But the word has not been applied IN
one direction where it rightfully should
be, and that is to the men in congress
who are doing all in their power to
magnify their own Importance by OBJ
structing war measures. The oppor-
tunity for such men is great. 1t IS I'M
possible to enact perfect legislation In
times of peace, and it is all the more
so in times of war, when thousands OF
problems are pressing for solution.
Therefore it is easy to find excuses for
holding back one bill or another while
senators and congressman air their
supposedly superior wisdom. But in
stead of coming forward with amend
ments or drafts of better laws, the
critics content themselves with mere
obstructive tactics. Such men are the
real slackers. Where an individual
may do some harm by neglect or fail
ure to aid, these public servants are
preventing the government from enter
ing into the vigorous prosecution OF the
war which is so vital to the nation.
The one vital project before the peo
pie is to prepare our country for this
great war. We will emerge from the
conflict the first nation on earth, If we
win, but only third rate nation if we
lose. Every moment is valuable, and
the entire resources of the government
of the people will be drawn upon to in
sure victory. Lack of preparation will
mean lack of success.
We must be in line when the often
sive starts next spring. Every detail
now, means death to that many more
of our brave soldiers. Obstruction now
is not only aid to the enemy but it will
be a serious drawback to our troops
when they are in the field. Our sol
diers will have to pay with their lives
for the false glory which some con-
gresham are trying to obtain by de-
laying war measures.
These congressional slackers should
subside. They may imagine that they
are making history, but it is not of the
kind to be proud of. They may think
they are deriving some political advan-
tage from their position but they are
not. They are simply holding back
through use of congressional rules, the
great energy and power of the people
who are determined TO see this war
through to finish and to successful
finish at that. The congressman who
cannot help in the fight should at least
be decent enough to stop interfering
with those who can. The congressional
Stacker should be given a back seat in
the backwoods of his own district. -
Jackson County Journal.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
At The Lyric.

A clever effect is obtained in 1.-THE
Tarantula," the six-part Vitagraph
feature to be shown at the Lyric Thurs
day (tonite). The Spanish heroine is
seen upon the veranda with her Ameri-
can lover. Suddenly the shutter is
opened and pair Of black, steely eyes
peer through. They tell their own
story in a most convincing way. Edith
Storey, assisted by Antonio Moreno,
stars in this intense drama. On Satur-
day Nell Shipman and William Duncan.
in a Vitagraph feature, Thru the
Wall" On Monday Ethel Clayton and
Carlyle Blackwell will be presented in
a Brady production, Broken Chains. -
This story deals with the peculiar
prison laws of Florida where convicts
can be hired out The heroine secures
her lover, who has been convicted of a
crime he did not commit. A clean and
pleasant picture, one all will enjoy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
All Pleased.

A candidate for parliamentary honors
called upon a Scottish miner and met
with a hearty reception and assurance
of his vote After his departure the
candidate of the opposite party ap-
peared on the scene and received the
miners reply, "Oh, aye, sir; I'll vote
for ye.' After he had gone the miners
wife demonstrated with her beloved
against such behavior. Never you
mind, lassie. Ye see it's like this-twa
already gone ava pleased. and when !
gang tae gle ma vote I'll please maseP.
and there will be three o. US that's
pleased. "-London Mail.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
Proper Physical Education.

The purpose of physical education is,
Of course, not merely to build up the
bodies Of boys today, but to put into
the lives of boys that thing, whatever
it is, that will make the boy stay strong
and ablebodied when he reaches man.
hood. Such men-lovers of fresh air,
Of hiking in the wild, Of sleeping out
under the sky-men who can both en-
Joy and endure, are the men who will
make up strong nation and not ma
ton Of klings.-ScOuting.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
WITH the actual draft upon us, there

WITH the actual draft upon US, there
is much speculation as to who will be
the first to go from our own commun-
ity. But whoever it may be-. we who
remain should see that they are not
forgotten by the folks back home.
We should ascertain the camps to
which each one is assigned, and then
through home committee see that each
is generously supplied with magazines,
home papers, cherry letters and any.
thing that will make life more cheerful
to them. No single individual going
forth from this community to fight for
his country should be overlooked, and
all should be shown equal courtesy and
attention.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
Cheapinq.

In parts of Switzerland the bakers
wife carries round the bread in a sort
of hamper, and she has not fixed, i'm
mutable charge, but Charters for price
with the customers. The old English
word for this process was scheaping,'
which in many places in England has
been corrupted into chipping. Chipping
Norton, for instance, is really Cheap
ing Norton, or the place where goods
were cheapened-that is, sold by chat
fer.-London Standard.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
Pathetic.

Tramp Ito woman)-Can you give me
something to eat, madam? Woman
No; there amt thing in the house.
an, besides. I've got couple of letters
to write an no time to bother. Tramp
(pleading) Madam, let me lick the
stamps. can't starve.-London Tele
graph.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
Cape Horns Lighthouse.

Probably the most desolate and
dreary spot in the world inhabited by
white men is the lighthouse that is
maintained by the Argentine govern
ment at Cape Horn. This is claimed
to be the southernmost lighthouse in
the world.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
One at a Time.

docs your husband worry about the
grocery bill?"
NO; he says there's 10 sense in both
himself and the grocer worrying over
the same bills''-Exchange
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03

House to rent. Inquire of M. H.
Cum. ingham Phone PIP Red.
Two office rooms to rent in the new
Pringle block Pringle Bros. Co. Stiff
Shop for rent on Canal street. Call
or see Ella Watson.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
Queer.

"Y0ur wife gave us splendid lee
ture on cooking last evening. Why
weren't you there?"
II was home with a terrible attack
of dyspepsia
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03

Health lies in labor, and there is NO
earthly royal road to it but through
tOil.-Wende1l Phillips.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03

LOST = Chicago Athletic Club fob.
Finder please leave at Highway Trailer
Co. and receive reward. 36tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1917-08-03
Notice

DIR. J. B. Miller's dental Office will
be open Saturday afternoons as usual.
3Ot4 DR.. j. b. MILLER.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-04
PiT7spLes Disappear

There is one remedy that seldom fails
20 clear away all pimptes. blotches and
other skin eruptious and that makes the
skin soft. clear and healthy
Any druggist can supply you with
zemo, which generally orercomes all
skin diseases. Acne, eczema. itch, pirr-
pies, rashes. black heads in most cases
give way 10 zemo Frequently, minor
blemishes disappear overnight. Itching
usually stops Instantly. Zcmo Is a safe.
antiseptic liquid, clean. easy to use and
It costs only 25c: an extra
large bottle. $500 It wifi not stain. is
not greasy or sticky and is positively
safe for tender, sensitive skins
The z. Y. Rose Co. Cleveland. o.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-04

Following is the full company ros-
ter 10 date
Captafu-O r.. CarIstrom-
First utenaut-CharIes Iyatt
Second Lieutenant VIII Dickson
First sergeant Clyde Dexter.
erEaa1t-L0rluar Blake.
5arEeant-H Blazer
Sergeant Archer Shaats.
Sergeant Porter.
Sergeant Taylor.
supply @e-EcauG-EzrL GeIurlrh-
Mess sargeaur-Gar5 EfcNh1r.ar-
Corporal Ralph g. Davis
EoruoraI--H5I barbour.
ECTHoral-.-eEoE MEEa#.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-04

T w g mt fiv
Cents a Day spent
for the right kind of food
VIII keep 3 man in good
health, fit for any task. Two
Shredded Wheat Biscuits,
served with hot milk, make
a complete perfect meal
at q cost Of four or FIVE
Cents-a meal that supplies
in digastible form every ele-
ment needed 10 build new
tissue and furnish heat and
energy for the human body.
AT twenty-five cents a day
for three meals there IS q
margin Of ten cents for fruit
or green vegetables. Such
a diet means a clean stom-
ach, healthy liver, active
bowels. For breakfast with
milk or cream. Made at
Niagara Falls, NJ. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-04

The roads getting fine the great doors calls
you glide hill and dale and says: These the
days of real sport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-04
Innnc-l Hrncaaalaas.

FHIENU l. CHUEcH-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-26
BACKACHEKILLS

Don't make the fatal mistake of
neglecting what may seem to be a
simple little backache." There isn't
any such thing. II may be the first
worning that your kidneys are not
working properly. and throwing off
the poisons as they should. II this
Is the case. go after the cause Of that
backache and do II quickly. or you
may find yourself in the grip OF an
incurable disease.
GOLD MEDAL Harlem oil Cap
sules will give almost immediate re-
lief from kidney and bladder trou.
bles, which may be the unsuspected
cause of general i'll health. GOLD
MEDAL HARLEM oil Capsules are
imported direct from the laboratories
In Holland. They are prepared In
correct quantity and convenient form
to take, and are positively guaran-
teed to give prompt relief, or your
money will be refunded. Get them at
any drug store, but be sure to insist
on the GOLD MEDAL brand. and
take no other. In boxes. three sizes.
ADV.