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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
Don't Neglect Kidneys
Swamp Root, DR.. Kilmer's Prescrip-
ton, OvercOmeS Kidney Trouble

1t is now conceded by physicians that
the kidneys should have more attention
as they control the other organs to a re.
markable degree and do a tremendous
amount OF work in removing the poisons
and waste matter from the system by
filtering the blood.
The kidneys should receive some as
sistance when needed. We take less ea.
ercise, drink less water and often eat
more rich, heavy food, thereby forcing
the kidneys to do more work than nature
intended. Evidence of kidney trouble
such as lame back, annoying bladder
troubles, smarting or burning, brick
dust or sediment, sallow complexion,
rheumatism, maybe weak or irregular
heart action, warns you that your kid
neys require help Immediately to avoid
more serious trouble.
An ideal herbal compound that has had
most remarkable success as a kidney and
bladder remedy is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root. There is nothing else like it. 1t
is DR.. Kilmer's prescription used in pri-
vate practice and it is sure to benefit you.
Get a bottle from your druggist
However, if you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR..
kilmer & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper. Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
Our Work-a-Day Clothes.

If 1t were not for those master de-
signers who devote their talents to
our work-a-day clothes, we might grow
tired of the sensible and substantial
fabrics that are suited to suits and
one-piece frocks that must stand much
wear. Taking the same materials year
after year, they develop them so clev-
erly into opponents Of new styles that
we are strengthened In our allegiance
to tried and familiar goods. Blue
serge is a part Of the play every sea-
son, and we are being continually re-
convinced that nothing else could be
quite as effective. And 1t Is the same
with broadcloth, twills, cheviots, and
all the other old favorites.
Any of them might be used for the
one-piece frock, shown I'm the illustra-
ton, with success. 1t Is modish and
graceful and is made to stand much
wear-a utility gown that will not
grow tiresome. Nothing could be sim
pier than the bodice which achieves
smart distinction with its pointed over
lap at the front, short peplum ut the
back and belt In two widths. The
sleeves, otherwise plain, hold their
own by buttonlng over along the fore
arm with row of fiat bone buttons.
The skirt is laid In side plaits at the
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19

front and back, with plain panel at
each side, where an extra piece of
drapery Is introduced. This drapery
has the appearance of an extension of
the plated front and is fastened at
the sides with very large bone but
tons, sewed to the skirt. A long, sim
ulated buttonhole, by the side of each
button, makes a smart, tailored finish.
The belt and bodice are both fastened,
with snap fasteners probably, under
one of these large buttons.
A white satin collar is worn with
this dress, as with coats of tailored
suits. Organdie collars of good lace
are always good style. With these
everyday dresses 1t is well to have
several kinds of collars, since they
must be depended upon to furnish
little variety in appearance, as neck
ties do for men.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
WORDS LOST THEIR FORCE
Schwab Should Have Spoken Into
Photograph, He Is Told, When
Discussing His Speech.

A banker who was told that Charles
Nj. Schwab, the president of the Beth
lehem Steel works, was one of the
most forceful speakers ever heard ut ii
banquet table, said he believed it, aid
then told this story:
About the time that Schwab was
buying Bethlehem Steel, and had made
arrangements with Pliny Fisk of New
York, to handle the bonds, he went
over to New York, and, of course, was
entertained at dinner. There he
made one of his most forceful utter
ances. Mr.. Fisk was moved to such
an extent that he said to Mr. Schwab !:
THAT will sell the bonds. Only, you
should write 1t out for me when you
reurn, so l shall make an accurate
statement"
Mr.. Schwab wrote out his remarks
as soon as he got back to his home and
sent them to Mr.. Fisk.
Mr.. Fisk saw him soon afterward,
and said: "Why didn't you write me
what you sald?"
81 did" responded the steel master.
~ wrote the exact words"
"Well," answered Mr.. Fisk, much
disconnected, ''you should have spoken
them into Il monograph"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
Wireless Air Raid Warning.

The London Daily Chronicle reports
that Mr.. Thorp Hincks has devised APP
paratus for giving warnings of impend-
ing air raids. 1t is claimed to be es-
pecially applicable to factories and
public buildings. An electric resona-
tor is placed on the roof, and on the
sound Of a given pitch being produced,
the resOnator causes a bell to ring in
the building until it is stopped. 1t Is
said that large areas. such for instance
as the whole of a city, can be simulta-
neously and instantaneously warned.
Scientific American.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
She Studied Byron.

Mrs. Hawkins, who posed as a lit
erary woman and professed great adj
miration for Byron's works, had re-
Gently purchased little dog and was
showing him to n caller.
what have you named him2" asked
the caller.
"Perchance," was the reply.
"What n singular name for an ami
NAL !" commented the caller.
II named him after Byron's dog"
she explained. Don't you remember
the line in 'Childe Harold where the
poet says, 'Perchance my dogT"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
RED FACES AND RED HANDS
Soothed and Healed by Cuticura-Sam-
pie Each Free by Mail.

Treatment for the face: On rising
and retiring smear affected parts with
Cuticura Ointment. Then wash off with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. For the
hands: Soak them in q hot lather
of Cuticura Soap. Dry, and rub in
Cuticura Ointment.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. l.,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
G.A1 2z;zaAz

Bleach your discolored neck by ap-
plying a lotion made of four ounces
each of bay rum and rosewater, with
a teaspoonful of borax and the juice
of half lemon added.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
An Expensive lncumbrance.

"Old Bostely says he has million
dollar BRAIN" observed the man who
was always picking up information"
HES quite right" answered the 9TH
err; at would cost him fully that much
to find out what's the matter with it."
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
This WIN Interest Mothers.

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
for Feverishness, Headache, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders, move and regulate the Bow
els and destroy worms They break up Colds in
- hours. They are 80 pleasant to take children
like them Used by mot hers for 80 years. All
Druggists, 25c. Sample FREE. Address, Mother
Gray Co., LIE Roy. N. ".
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
More Trouble for censors.

New Thought leaders, who are in
structing the followers on how to "tele-
path" messages to soldiers in France
are creating new difficulties for the
censors.-BroolSly Eagle.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
Maxine Sure.

"Why didn't you call for help when
he kissed yOu?"
81 was afraid someone would hear
me-"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19

Youngstown, o., is to have monu-
ment to David Tod, Civil war gov
ernor of Ohio.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
One Execution.

II like man who will handle any
thing without gloves.
How about live elt ctric wires?"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19

Poverty is the one luxury the rich
can't afford.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
Despite the Price.

r. M. Deemer, II years belfast in
Philadelphia, makes money as maya
zine agent. He advertises.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1917-10-19
For Forty Years Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has Relieved
the Sufferings of Women.
Mrs. Kieso Cured After Seven Months Illness

Aurora, Il.-"FOr seven long mon
from female trouble, with severe pail
and sides until became so weak l
walk from chair to chair, and got s
would Jump at the slightest noise. l
unfit to do my house work, was givil
ever being well, when my sister ask'
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compo
six bottles and today l am a healthy v
do my own housework. / wish evt
woman would try Lydia E. Pinkhan
Compound, and find out for hersel
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
BRITONS SIGN
FOOD PLEDGE
RESPOND TO KINGS AP.
PEAL FOR ECONOMY IN
EATING.

London. May 24.-This is empire day
and Great Britain is observing the hol'
iday as national food pledge day
Everybody is expected to sign pledge
In response to the kings proclamation
appealing for economy and frugality.
Already 2.OoO,ooo people have sign
ed and on today's result practically
hangs the decision between vofuntar.
and compulsory rationing.
OFFICIALS URGE ABSTINENCE.
The lord mayor of London. accom-
panied by the sheriff. appeared in their
Off cial robes on the steps Of the royal
exchange early in the day and invited
all hearers to proceed to the Mansion
house and take the food pledge. A sim
liar meeting was held at the Guild hall
and thousands of gatherings With the
same object met throughout the king
dom. All factories. schools and other
institutions agreed to cease work at
noon for sufficient length of time to
enable employees to sign the pledge.
More than 100000 helpers are en-
gagged in the campaign and the organ
izers are SO confident of success that
they predict that voluntary rationing
will win an easy victory.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
BRAZIL WILL
JOIN ALLIES
NOT NECESSARY TO DECLARE
WAR, FOREIGN MINISTER
DECLARES.

Rio Janeiro, May 24.-Foreign Min
lister Milo Pecanha declared in the
council Of ministers, according to the
newspapers, that it was not necessary
for Brazil to declare war on Germany
because she had been virtually forced
into a state of war by circumstances
He said that the torpedoins of the
Brazilian steamer Tijuca did not essen.
TALLY modify the situation created by
the destruction of the Parana.
Senior Pecanha said that. in regard
to cooperation between Brazil and the
United States, the government should
devote its entire attention TO military
and naval organization especially with
respect to collaborating with the
United States in the policing of the
south Atlantis. and should prepare for
any eventuality. After the meeting of
the council Senor Pecanha was asked
as to the possibility of Brazil declar-
ing war on Germany. The minister
replied:
Brazil declares war on nobody She
defends herself. 1t is Germany which
declares war on all neutrals."
Senior Pecanha will send to the cham
ber of deputies and the senate today
the result of the enquiry into the sink
ing of the Tiiuca. He will also furnish
details of the diplomatic exchanges
regarding the international situation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
CROWDER TELLS
WHO Is EXEMPT
ARMY's PROVOST MARSHAL SAYS
EVEN ALIEN ENEMIES MUST
REGISTER.

Washington. DC, May "a. EN-.
phasis is laid by Provost Marshal Gen.
eral Crowder on the fact that no man
within the prescribed age limit, except
those already in the regular army or
navy, the national guard, in federal
service or in the reserve divisions OF
the naval service. is excused from
registration for military conscription
Even convicts and alien enemies
are required to register says state
ment issued today, adding however,
that those liable should not confuse
registration with actual drafting for
service in the army.
The statement points out also that
the application of the draft and call
ing selected men to colors will furnish
the opportunity for those who believe
they should be exempted to submit
their claims.
The process of selection will be car
ried out, it adds. "by lot by the fairest
system that can be devised
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
1000 YANKEES
ARE IN LONDON
ENGINEERS AND HOSPITAL UNITS
ARE WELCOMED TO
ENGLAND.

London May "a. The engineers
from the American army who have ar
rived in England made call early to-
day on Ambassador Page and later
separated for a series of conferences
with war officials in regard to their
various specialties. They were enter
tanned at luncheon by the Earl of
Derby, secretary for war
American khaki was very much in
evidence in London today. A number
of additional officers and hospital units
have arrived and nurses, especially of
the Cleveland and Harvard units. in
their blue uniforms with white arm
bands labelled with the insignia of the
American Red Cross. already have be-
come familiar sight to the London
public. More than 1000 persons be-
longing to the American army are now
IN Great Britain.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25

Rome, May 24.-ItaIian forces
yesterday broke through the Aus
tro-Hungarian lines from castag-
naviza to the sea, taking more
than 5000 prisoners, says the Of
fetal statement issued today by
the Italian war department
The italian war office announc-
ed that Italian forces had occupied
part Of the area south of the Cas-
tagnavizza-Boscomaio road, had
passed BoscomaIo and had cap
tssred the town Of Jamiano and
strong forts east Of P1etrarossa
and Bagni.
ATTACK SURPRISES FOE.
The report said the Austro-Hun-
garians at first were surprised and
nonplussed. Towards evening they
launched counter attacks bat were
repuised.
Italian airpianes numbering f30
dropped ten tons Of bombs on the
Austro-H -Hungarfans.
The British batteries cooperated
with the italians.
The announcement follows:
ION the carso yesterday after
ten hours Of violent bombardment
the gallant troops Of the Third
army assaulted and broke through
the we'll organized lines Of the
enemy from Casfaqnavizza to the
sea. While we vsere heavily enuau-
Ing the enemy on the left our
troops after carrying enemy
trenches in the center and on the
right occupied part Of the area
south Of the castagnavizza-Bos-
coralo road, passed Boscomaio
and captured Jan,iano, the import
ant and strongeiy fortified heights
Of Hill s2. one kiiometer east Of
Pietrarossa; Hill II, Hill SO, Bagni
and Hill ~.
300 OFFICERS CAPTURED.
During the day we captured
more than 5000 prisoners, inc.ud-
ing more than 800 officers.
'The aerial squadron consisted
Of 1870 machines, including a group
Of navy seapianes."
"They dropped bombs on the
enery's lines and brought their
machine guns to bear on n,asses Of
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
WILL
RE WRITE WAR
TAX MEASUR RE
House Passes Bill With Few
Changes By Vote of
329 to rs
MONTH MAY PASS
BEFORE 1T is LAW

Washington, D. c.. May 24--Anothez
month probably will be required fol
congress to complete the war tax bill
although the house passed it last night
1t was indicated today that the senate
viii make SO many changes in the
measure as to result almost in a re.
drafting, particularly of sections relat
ing to taxes on excess profits, incomes
and manufacturers and the increased
second class postal rates.
AS passed by the house, 329 to IS
after two weeks debate, the bin as orig.
inally drawn to raise $1,800, ,000, ,000
was changed essentially only in these
four ways:
Surtaxes on incomes above $40
600 were raised about 25 per cent;
Slight reductions were made in
the proposed second class mail
rates;
Provisions for per cent tax
on all advertising other than in
newspapers and periodicals. was
eliminated:
Print paper and pulp. gold, sil
yer and few other articles were
exempted from the proposed ad
valorem tariff Of 10 per cent on
goods now admitted free
The tax yield provided for in the
bin as passed by the house is divided
40 fO11pwS,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
INDIANA CLIMBS
TO HONOR ROLL

Washington. D. c.. May "a Indiana
today Joined the states which have
filled their quotas in recruiting for the
regular army. With quota of 5.4o0
Indiana yesterday had supplied 5.459
men, making the state the fourth to
complete her part of the work and the
first large unota to be filed The other
three are Nevada. Oregon and Utah.
Total recruiting for yesterday show
ed 1,517 men obtained. New York
led for the day with 769 men, The
total enlistment since April / was ST.
AT.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
ITALIANS ROUT FOE:
TAKE 5000 CAPTIVES;
CRUSHAUSTRIANLINE

tire enemy. Our airmen all return
ed safely.
Ten British batteries which arc
on our front as evidences Of the
brotherfy cooperation Of our ally
made large contribution to the
artillery preparation. Our naval
guns also proved very effective.
''ln the Gorilla area our troops
repuIsed heavy enemy attacks,
captured strong point on the
northwest slopes Of San Marco
and after severe fighting made
considerable progress In the Monte
Santo and vodiee areas"
ATTACK MENAcES TRIESTE.
Striking down the coast toward
Triest, says The Associated Press
summary, the Italians opened the
second phase Of their offensive
with sweeping victory. They
broke through tte entire Austrian
line from Castagnavizza to the
Adratic, a front of about FIVE
miles and took more than 5000
prisoners.
1heneW drive b direct menace
to triest from which General
Cadorna's troops are now less than
ten miles distant The route lies
along the carso plateau, and the
advance Of the Italians over this
difficult ground was surprising in
its rapidity.
COUNTER ATTACKS FAIL.
The present offensive was open-
ed by attacks mostly TO the north
and east Of Gorilla. The sudden
switching Of the drive this week to
the southeast Of that town evi-
dentdy took the Austrians by sur
prise. This condition apparently
was utilized to its full advantage
by General cadoma in pushing
his troops ahead. They evidently
were we'll placed by night time
when the Austrans ratified and
launched counter attacto for these
were ineffective in shaking the
italian hold on the new ground.
The count Of prisoners perhaps
is more impressive than anything
else in emphasizing the import
ance Of the Italian victory, a total
Of more than 1900 rarely having
been taken In one day 10 attacks
Of this character. ~ -
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
AIR RAID IN ENGLAND.

London, May e4.-Four or five Ger
man airships raided the eastern coun-
ties of England last night, according
to an official statement issued this
morning. The airships dropped bombs
and escaped. although pursued.
RAIN PROVES HANDICAP.
The Zeppelin raid began shortly be-
fore midnight and, like other raids
since the British defensive measures
were perfected, was rather abortive.
effort. Airships penetrated inland.
above thick rain clouds which handi.
capped the raiders and the British de-
fensive forces alike. The Zeppelins hat.
little success in locating their posi-
tons and the bombs they dropped fell
in country districts, the reports indi-
eating that the damage caused was
negligible, while the only casualties
was one man killed in a Norfolk viii
lase. The zeppelins got away from
the pursuing airplanes during the
thick weather.
The last previous visit of the Yep
pelins to England was on March II.
when twenty-seven bombs were re-
ported dropped in rural districts. The
Zeppelin L-22 apparently was ap-
preaching the English coast May IA
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
GREAT SHIP
YARD WILL
AID IN War

New York, May 24.-The United
States Steel Corporation has purchas-
ed a big acreage near Newark in
the New Jersey meadows close to
deep water, and will erect immed-
lately one of the largest ship
yards in the world. where standard
5000 and 10000 ton steel ships will be
constructed, probably with the cooper
alton of the government shipping
board
1t is reported the construction of the
new plant was requested by the gov
ernment
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
CABIN BOY HERO IN FIGHT
OF TRAWIER AND U-BoAT.

Paris, May "a. "Details Of a bat
tie between the trawler Ibis and a
German submarine in which the
submarine was driven OIL. have Just
been made public. The fight took
place IN the Bay of Biscay on April
L.
The sea was rough and the wind
was blowing hard when the Ibis
sighted the submarine. The fishing
boat had her trawl down and was
unable to get up any speed but her
skipper. without moments hest
tation, cut away his trawi and join
ed battle spiritedly. The coolness
of the crew and the skin Of the
cabin boy, who took the helm while
his mates stood at the guns. decided
the fight. In five minutes the sub
marine had had enough and sub
merged.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
100000 WOMEN WORK.

London. May X Correspondence
of The Associated Press 1.-The num-
ber of women who are acting directly
as substitutes for men in field. Office
and workshop has now passed million
mark, according to figures printed by
board of Trade Labour Gazette. Allow
ing for displacements from other In
dustries and domestic services, it is
estimated that 100000 women have
gone out to work who did not do so be
fore the war.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
FRENCH VESSEL DESTROYED.

Paris. May e4.--F is officially an
nounced that the French liner Sontay.
bound for Marseilles from Sakoniki
with 344 passengers. was torpedoed on
April 16 with a loss of forty-1ve lives.
The steamer sank rapidly in heavy
sea, but the prompt manner In which
the small boats were launched saved
the majority OF those on board. Cap
tain Mages went down with the ship.
The Sontay was vessel OF 7,247
tons and was built in 1905 She was
owned in MarseiTleS.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
DIR. SPILMAN, is
CALLED'FOR SERVICE

DR.. Fl. A. Spilman has received or
ders to report to the commanding gem
eral of the southern department of the
United States army. He wired the com.
mander for orders as to his station and
will leave Ottumwa to enter the ser
vice as soon as his station is an
nounced.
DR.. Spilman is now on a furlough
having been assigned with the national
guard on the border last summer.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
TWO YEARS
0 + WARFARE
FOR ITALIANS

Rome, May Administrations were
held throughout the kingdom today in
celebration of Italy's entrance into the
third year of the war Towns all over
the country were decorated with the
colors.
In Rome professions bearing the
flags of Italy and her allies, with the
Stars and Stripes prominent, paraded
through the streets toward Capitol hill,
where patriotic addresses were made
with many references to the participa-
tion Of the United States in the war.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25

manned until May 12, cared for by the
populace and administered to by Red
Cross authorities. When they left Sar
vona on another vessel for an ur-
named destination thousands OF per
Sons assembled at the shore and
cheered their departure.
Captain BrueIl who lives in Scot
land. commanded the Transy1vania
when she went down. He is one OF
the oldest captains in the Anchor line
service.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
RUSSIAN ASSEMBLY
WILL MEET SOON

Petrorrad. May "a. The new Rus
sian coalition government today order
ed series of measures for fastening
the sumnoning Of the Russian constit-
uent assembly. The first meeting of
committee appointed to discuss ar
rangements for the election Of this
body has been fixed for June Z.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-05-25
SUNDAY BASEBALL
TO AID WAR RELIEF

Chicago, May "a, The national
baseball commission today launched a
movement to raise patriotic fund for
the benefit OF soldiers dependents by
recommending the playing of Sunday
baseball in six eastern cities. the pro
ceeds of these games to be donated to
the war relief cause