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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
TEN FOLD AND TIN FoILs.

Little Anne, who is just old
enough to be proud Of her ability to
read small words and spell out large
ones, accompanied her mother to the
neighborhood "moyie" one evening
recently. During the progress of
the picture the little girl heroine
hands over her hard-earned savings
to the old man who has befriended
her and who needs just a little moneY
to put them both in - way to a
comfortable livirc. The old man
takes the money and says:
81 will be able to return this tcG-
fold"
After the linc+ disappeared from
the screen little Anne said:
"Mother, what are they going to
do with the tin foil ?"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
FAMOUS OLp HoUsE DOOMED
Structure That Has Figured in Cali
fornian History to Make Way for
Modern Building.

The old Visalia house. Visalia,
Cal, rendezvous Of many Of the
worlds famous characters, erected
almost simultaneously with the birth
Of Visalia, the oldest city in the San
joaquin valley, a landmark through
out California, is about to 60. The
age Of progress has demanded this
site for new fiye-story modern hotel
building and workmen have begun
the work Of razing the building to
make way for the new structure.
The old structure, one Of the first
brick buildings in the valley, was
erected 81 years ago.
A glance over the registers Of the
years gone disclosses the names Of
Bret Hsrte, Bill Nye, Gen. U. s.
Grant, Mark Twain and hundreds Of
Others who figured in the early his
tory of the West, and of national
and even international reputation.
General Grant spent several nights
here en- route to visit the great Gem
eral Grant big trees in the national
park, also named for him, and many
of the stories told by Clemens had
their impetus in and around Visalia
where the famous wit spent many
days with his friends, Bret Harte
and Bill Nye. All three mentioned
the Visalia house in their stories.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08

when you look them up, you find are
right. Although not accustomary to
teach children the months and abbre-
viations of months. Roy had them
mastered when he went to kindergar-
ten and the remarkable feature is that
he has never been taught. He is also
lightning fast in problems which deals
with addition and subtraction of the
calendar and catch questions are easi-
ly solved.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08

II has considerable information and
data bearing upon the subject which
is turned over for the use Of Daetwy-
Ter and Marsden.
AS a practical demonstration Of the
character Of paper that may be man.
ufactured from cotton stalks, there
have been placed on exhibition in the
State Department Of Agriculture sam
1 piles made. from this product ranging
from high grades of writing paper to
wrapping paper including news print.
ga mill having cotton growing
country of a radius of so miles, Mr..
Daetwyler declared, would be able
to run IL months in the year and man
ufacture over 30 tons Of paper in a
day. If only a small percentage OF
the stalks in the State were utilized,
the demand from Texas newspapers
and magazines and stationery houses
could be met and a surplus would be
left for expectation.
Mr.. Daetwyler estimated that a mill
drawing its stalks from a radius of 20
miles would be able to pay the farm
ers enough for their stalks to make it
a business proposition for them to
harvest and bale the plants.
If the stalks are cut while green or
Immediately after frost strikes them,
the yield will be two or more tons an
acre. The cotton which remained in
the boil would have to be threshed.
While this would lower the grade
of the cotton, on the one hand, it
would increase the yield on the other,
for the machine also takes the lint and
seed from the bolls which do not open
before frost strikes them. The cut |
ting and threshing is common practice |
in North Texas, where the frost is
early.
Sam Clements has been chosen
Mayor of Uniontown, KY, to fill va
cancy.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
The February American Mag
azine.

From cover TO cover you will find
this issue Of The American Magazine
crammed with entertaining and valu-
able material. George Ade, the fa-
nous Hoosier humorist, leads the way
by telling how it feels to be fifty. He
calls his wonderful article Looking
Back From Fifty" Then, the article
about P. D. and J. o. Armour, the
Chicago packers, is filled with busi-
ness wisdom and startling incidents.
when Success Hung in the Balance"
is human document every man
should read.
''How To Regulate Your Weight, :"
is told by well-known physician.
Wisconsin" contains some interest
ing facts about that state told by Ray
Stannard Baker. David Grayson is
also in this issue.
The fiction is composed of stories
by Olive Higgins Prouty, Noble May,
and others. Walter Prichard Eaton
writes the theater article, and the
Interesting Peoples department as
well as the other departments are live
and interesting.
Gen. Lew Wallace's law partner,
M. D. White, died at Connersville,
Ind, Tuesday.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
Made From Cotton Stalks.

Austin, Texas, Feb. Tin response
TO an invitation of Gov. James E. Fer
guson, two expert paper manufactur-
ers, r. .Daetwyler and NJ. w. Marsden,
of Philadelphia, arrived here several
days ago and have been making an
investigation into the possibilities of
utilizing cotton plant stalks for paper
making purposes.
The State Department Of Agricul-
tnre has been conducting a research
along this line for several months, and
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
Beware of Ointments for
Catarrh That Contain Mercur'

as mercury win surely destroy the sense
os smell and completely derange tho
whole system when entering IL through
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians. as the damage
they will do is ten fold TO the good you
can possibly derive from them. Ialfs
Cl.arrh Cure. manufactured by r. ].
Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.. contains no
mercury. and Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. In buying HANS
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu~
ire. II Is taken internally and made in
Toledo. Ohio, by +. ]. Cheney e Co. Tes-
tlmonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price TIC per bottle
fake Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
socIA5ILITY.

"I'm afraid father-in-law doesn't
care much about me, /" said the young
man. "He finds fault with most ev-
erything | do"
Nonsense" replied his wife.
'You don't know his ways. He is
treating you just like one of the fam
ily."
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
Mothers Fatal Mistake.

Franklin, KY, Feb. Mrs. A. j..
Bartlett gave her infant daughter a
dose Of carbolic acid through mis-
take Monday morning at z O'Clock.
One hour later the child died in
agony.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
THEN SHE LET LOOSE.

'STheir honeymoon is over"
"What happened?"
"He telephoned at ten minutes to
six last evening that he was bring
ing two friends UP to the house for
dinner" Detroit Free Press.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08

"Even if you can't enjoy best sell
lers, there are books in the running
brooks, you know"
''Yes; but even the brooks are get
ting dryer every year."
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
PRICE AND QUALITY.

'It is a mistake to eat cheap, in
ferior food"
'It may be inferior, my friend,
but it's never cheap"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
lNcoNslDERATE.

Wife-The wretch! 1 wish he'd
stop chewing this green label tobac-
col Every time take it from his
pocket / think it's money!
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
A NEW AlLMENT.

johnson has matrimonial dyspep-
sia."
whats that?"
"His wife doesn't agree with him. "
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08

For high grade candies at low
grade prices, call on p. j. BRESLIN.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08

Warden-Have you ever been in
any European isilf
REi6sgskrNakAly motto has been
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08
This Little Chap Is
Never "Dosed" For Colds
The Hymans Now Use the External" Treat
ment for Group and Cold Troubles

rubbed some On his nose and fore
head, and tie cold was loosened in
no time at all. We have used a
great many other remedies, but
yours is best so far"
Vick's VapoRub is quicker and
better than internal medicines for
cod troubles and is particularly
recommended for children, as it
does not disturb their digestion.
The heat of the body releases a
soothing pine tar vapor that is in
hailed with each breath, and, in
addition, VapoRub absorbs thru
the skin, taking out the tightness
and soreness. Mothers will find il
true Bodyguard for the home.
Three sizes, 25c, Soc or $1.00.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08

RTR. PAUL S. HYMAN, of
1Nl 438 E. Washington Street,
Chambersburg, Pa, is the father
ni this fine baby boy. Sometime
ago Mr.. Ryman tried the South
ern method of treating colds exter-
naliy-Vick's VapoRub Salye, and
was so delighted with the results
that he has given us permission to
reprint his letter as follows:
81 had a very bad cold on r."
clest. aud c0ughsd vo;y hard. I
HLh,d Weiss VapaRIb ml Tny chest
Tor about i've or ok t'mes ana the
results were wonderful. aisU, / haze
fifteen ilontAs old
H baby boy WHO had a
XS) - very bad cold in his
U.s. (0l head. My wife simply
NNGl A-Keen 3 liktle Bol
&, I CHS Va
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08

Sam Clements has been chosen
Mayor Of Uniontown, KY, to fill va
cancy.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1917-02-08

Gen. Lew Wallace's law partner,
M. D. White, died at Connersville
Ind, Tuesday.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
No Time to Make a Swap.

An Indiana man was travelling down
the Ohio on a steamer with mare and
two-year-old colt when by sudden
careen of the boat all three were tilted
into the water. The Hoosier, as he
rose putting and blowing above water,
caught hold of the tail of the colt, not
having doubt but that the natural in
stinct of the animal would carry him
safely ashore. The old mare made for
the land, but the frightened colt swan
Justify down the current with its owner
still hanging fast. "Let go of the colt
and hang onto the mare!' shouted
some of his friends. "Boohi'' ex-
claimed the Hoosier, spouting the wa
ter from his mouth; 'it's mighty fine
telling me to let go the colt, but to a
man who can't swim this amt exactly
the time for swapping horses"
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
KIDNEY SUFFERERS HAVE
FEELING OF SECURITY \

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about 10
take IS absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs.
i Such medicine is Drl Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
4 The same standard Of purity, strength
nd excellence is maintained in every
Ele of Swamp-Root.
vamp Root is scientifically compound
from vegetable herbs.
Is not stimulant and is taken IN
Doonful doses.
e is not recommended for everything
According to verified testimony it 10
natures great helper in relieving and over.
coming kidney, liver and bladder trou'
bles.
A sworn statement of purity is with
every bottle of DR.. Kilmers Swamp
Root.
If you need a medicine, you should have
the best.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp Root is what you need, you Will
find it ON sale at all drug stores in bottles
of two sizes, medium and large.
However, if you wish first to try this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused by a disordered stomach
and inactive liver, such as sick head
ache, constipation, sour stomach,
nervous indigestion. fermentation Of
food, palpitation of the heart caused by
gases in the stomach. August Flower
is gentle laxative. regulates digestion
both in stomach and intestines, cleans
and sweetens the stomach and alimen.
tary canal, stimulates the liver to Sc.
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Sold in all civilized countries
80 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
FAMOUS FOR BEAUTY.

One of the oldest of Canadian cities,
Halifax also is one of the most pic
turesque. 1t has two principal beau
ty spots, Point Pleasant park and
the Public Gardens. The first lies
between the North Arm, ford three
miles long, and the harbor proper.
The North Arm is the cruising basin
for canoes and pleasure craft of small
size.
Two hundred acres of land make
up Point Pleasant park, and the woods
have been left in wild state. The
roads are splendid They were built
for military purposes. The park has
pair of magnificent iron gates given
to the city by Sir William Young, a
former chief justice of the province.
They are set at the head of Young
avenue, one of the principal roads of
the park.
A mile from Young avenue gates
are the Public Gardens, the most cul-
tivated spot nj Canada, and said to
be its most beautiful garden. An area
of 20 acres is thus given up for pur-
pose Of pleasure right in the heart of
the city. When the land was origin
ally taken up for park purposes it lay
on the outskirts of the town, and was
a hunting field. 1t is laid out in formal
flower beds, band stand and precise
walks.
Like Bit Of London.
A dozen public buildings, each with
a icfn o1c TO "a
lines Of "the garrison CITY," Houses
originally built of wood and stucco and
later of stone and brick and patterned
after the English style, give the visi-
tor the impression that Halifax is a
corner of London itself, lifted and
transplanted in Nova Scotia.
From the citadel a beautiful view
of the entire city and harbor is given.
Facing the water front, one looking
from the fortress may see the entire
business district of Halifax( lying par
allel to the docks and extending back
almost mile from the water front
On three sides of the citadel the resi-
dence section slopes away to the wa
ter which almost surrounds the prom
ontory.
Haligonians always took the great
est pride In their public buildings. In
the point of age, Old Martello Tower,
built during the earliest days of the
city's history, is second only to st.
Paul's church. 1t was used as an out
post when settlers were unable to
leave the Notifications of the colony
without taking chances Of being scalp
ed by the Indians.
Other Noted Buildings.
The Provincial Building. the Govern
ment House, the City Hall, the Domin-
ion Building and the new Customs
House were among the edifices Of
which the natives of Halifax boasted.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
Neutral Idea.

Senator Simmons said in Washing
ton, apropos of a piece of friendly
neutrality on the part of Holland:
Neutral countries-Sweden, Hcl-
land and the rest-are continually do
ing us these kindnesses and the war
is prolonged.
eve feel towards these dear neu-
trails like the lady who said:
I'm Christian through and
through, and I'm always grateful for
any kindness, but the one kindness I
can never succeed in being grateful
for is that of the man who brings
my husband home at 8 a. m. with
his feet sticking out of the cab win
dow
The midland journal., 1917-12-21

newspaper Offices, Royal Bank of Can
ada. Canadian Bank of Commerce,
Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank Of British
North America a41 the Bank Of Nom
treal.
Other structures destroJe Jed are Dali
housie college, two Roman Catholic
converts, the Presbyterian Theological
college, the government technical col
lege. 42 churches and so factories. In
Guiding iron foundries, breweries, dis
tilleries and two sugar refineries.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
New MIX Product.

It is stated that new industry has
been created in Hamburg for the con-
version of milk into q hard, bony ma
terial resembling ivory, tortoise shell
and celluloid, and known in commerce
as "galalith." The material does not
readily burn like celluloid, is odorless,
and takes a high polish and any color
desired. 1t is converted into toilet
articles, buttons, dominoes, dice, chess
figures, piano keys, electrical fittings
etc. f
The midland journal., 1917-12-21

bay 1t was first used as a base of
supplies by the French admiral, Duke
d'Anville, in 1745, when he attempted
to recapture Louisburg, taken from
the French by band of New England
colonists.
The real story of Halifax, however,
begins in 1749, when 1t was settled by
Lord Edward CORVALLIS and 2,576
English soldier-colonists. The city
was named in honor of the earl of
Halifax CORVALLIS laid out the town
in the somewhat rigid style that marks
it today.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
.,(bN'T WORRY ABOUT PIMPLEs
Because cutieura Quickly Removes
Tfen-Trial Free.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
Of the Ointment in five minutes with
Cuticura Soap and hot water, using
plenty Of Soap. Keep your skin clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
HALIFAX EXPLOSION
WORST EVER KNOWN.

The following big explosions
have taken place in recent
years:
FEBRUARY. /, 1e11-Railroad
station in New. York cars con-
tanning twenty tons Of dyna-
mite. twenty-five killed, 125
injured; 100000 damage.
MARCH 7; 19f3-British freight
er Alum Chine, In Baltimore
harbor, carrying explosives.
Forty killed; 300 injured;
100000 damage.
JULY 80, 1e16-Black Tom IS
land. New Jersey; trains load
ed with explosives; seven kill
ed. $10,000,O00 damage.
JANUARY 13, 1917-Munitions
plant Of the Canadian Car and
Foundry Company, of Kings
land, N. ]. Seventeen killed;
100000 damage.
JANUARY ~, 1917--Munitions
plant in London. Seventy
killed; -277 injured; damage.
100000 pounds.
APRIL IL, 1917-Eddystone Am
munition Corporation. Eddy
stone, Pa. Two hundred kill
ed; $1,O00,000 damage.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
One Romance Ended.

Mother-Has Mr.. Jinks proposed to
you yet, Bella?
Bella-No, ma; but think he was
or. the point of doing so last night. He
asked me if you were going to live
with me when got married and 1
said Yes"
Mother (excitedly)-And then what
did he say?
Bella-He said "Good-by!'
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
WORST DISASTER
IN MANY YEARS
Catastrophe at Halifax AppaIl-
ing in the Loss of Life
and Property.
BIG PART OF CITY IN RUINS
Fire Following Rain of Explosives
Completes Destruction-Port and
Harbor One of the Most Valued
Of British Naval Posts.

Outside the toll Of life claimed on
land and sea by the great war, the
catastrophe at Halifax is by far the
greatest disaster Ia many years.
Numerous explosions have occurred
in munition plants in this country and
Europe, but the Halifax disaster is the
most tragic explosion, in the number
Of lives lost, in the last quarter CEN
tury. Indeed, few catastrophes of any
nature have probably exceeded it in
the number of dead.
Pilot Frank Maekie of the Mont
Blanc declared that the collision re-
suited from a confusion of Whistles
sounded by the Iona, causing col
lision with the Mont Blanc, which ar
rived at United States Atlantic port
on November 8, laden with 5000 tons
of munitions for France. She was in
bound from New York when she was
rammed by the Belgian relief ship
Iona.
Flames Caught 1enzine.
The impact set fire to deck load
Of benzine on the French ship and the
flames quickly communicated with the
munitions, resulting In a practical
bombardment of the city.
The zone of destruction in Halifax
itself extended from the North street
railway station as far north as Afric-
vile to Bedford basin and covered an
area of about two square miles in the
section known as Richmond. The
buildings which were not demolished
by the force of the terrific explosion
were destroyed by the fire which fol-
lowed.
District DenseIy Populated.
The devastated district was the old
er part of Halifax and thlckly popu-
lated. 1t contained, In addition TO
Citadel hill, many churches and
schools, the railway station, govern
ment dockyard, Wellington barracks,
Admiralty House (the official resi-
dence of the admiral in command Of
the North American British squad
ron), the military hospital, post Office,
provisional parliament building, city
hall, the ordnance department, most Of
the department stores, all Of the tele-
graph and cable offices and few ho-
tells.
The better residence district was al
most unharmed. 1t lies southwark
from the Queens, and includes most of
the churches, including st. Mary's Ro-
man Catholic cathedral.
In the fire-swept section were the
parliament buildings, post Office, three
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
Eraurance of blossoms.

Flowers are more fragrant when the
sun is not shining on them, according
to a French scientist, because the
oils that produce the perfume is forced
out by the water pressure in the plant
cells and this is diminished by sun
light.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
Take Groves

chill Tonic is equally valuable as Gen
eral Tonic because it contains the wei
known tonic properties of QUININE and
IRON. It acts on the Liver, Drives ou
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
Puts Runners on Auto.

When the snow is heavy, an Alaska
man puts runners on the front wheels
of his automobile, heavy chains on the
back ones and encloses the engine
with a special body and runs the ma.
chine us well as in summer.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
Replantino the Pines.

Pine tree seeds are being sent from
Scotland to the battle zone in France
for the purpose of replanting the for
ests that have been destroyed by artil.
lery fire during the last three years.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
Boxed kaiser's Ears.

Mrs. Christian Tropitz Of Peoria
claims to have known in childhood
Emperor William of Germany. and tt
have once slapped his ears.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
Foods That Eneraize.

Persons who are doing heavy ply
sical labor and very active children
aeed more energy-y yielding food than
those engaged in mental work or
tight physical labor. Some of the
principal energy-yielding foods are ce-
reals, bread and butter, corn breads,
white and sweet potatoes, cream and
other wholesome fats and sweets.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
Trimmed Up.

Customer-What, you want 40
cents for haircut like this? It's a
skin game.
Barber-Well, you said that you just
wanted a trimming.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
DESIGNATED BY INDIANS
GREATEST OF HAvENS.
Halifax Was a Settlement Before the
Dominance of the White Men
In America.

Long before the coming of the white
man the site Of Halifax had been oc-
cupied by an Indian settlement. The
spot was called Chebucto (''greatest
of havens') by the Indians because
they recognized the almost impreg-
nable position Of the harbor and inner
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
only Dreaming.

State Of Ohio. City of Toledo. Lucas
County-ss.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he b
senior partner OF the flrm Of F. J. Cheney
& Co, doing business in the City OF To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and that
said Arm will pay the sum of ONE HUN.
that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALL'S CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed ino
ny 3 presssssoe' 1sss. TINS 0'n 0as ol D'''
(seaD A. W. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is talk:
en- internally and acts through the BloQ8
on the Mucous Surfaces Of the System.
Druggists. 75c. Testimonials free. Il
r. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio. "a
The midland journal., 1917-12-21

II your druggist does ncA have Dr. Peery's
Dead Shot, for Worms and Tapeworm
send 25 cents to S72 Pearl street, New York.
and you win get 1t by return mail. Adv.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21

Milwaukee reports shortage of
skilled mechanics and complete en-
ployment of all available labor.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
Made for Her.

"Oh, wish the Lord had made me
a man!'
HE did; I'm the man."
The midland journal., 1917-12-21

Those Who Do Not Save.
The poorhouses are filled with peo-
pie who believed it foolish to save
their money because they couldn't
take it with them.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21

collision
munitions ship and the loa Belgian relief The Mont Blanc blew
Halifax
bers Of their crews O injured
The midland journal., 1917-12-21
Appreciate women,s Aid.

Women and girls in the British mu-
milton factories are being immortal
ized by distinguished British artists.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21

Philadelphia has S6,0OO,OOO in pub
tic improvements under way.
The midland journal., 1917-12-21

The Common Debt.
What fellow owes you is often too
small to mention, but too large to pay.