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Williams news., 1917-08-02
Medical Men for the Army.

An army of 500,OO0 men would re- uuire the services of all the medical officers which we now have in the reg ular army, the National Guard, and in the medical reserve corps, absorbing our entire supply of trained medical officers. An army of 5.OO0,OOO men would require the services of 35,OOO medical officers, who would have to be taken from civil life, not only without training but without any men to train them,. for the first 500,OO0 ordered to duty would employ all the trained mill itary medical officers now in the Unit ed States, and still fall far short of the required quota. These figures do not take into consideration the needs of the navy, which are almost as great and quite as urgent as those of the army. A consideration of these sta tistics should make plain the neces- sity for widespread and immediate enrolment in the medical reserve corps.-New York Medical Journal.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
SEA SOLDIERS GOOD SHOTS
There Is Story From Vera Cruz That Tells of the MarksmanshIp Of
 Uncle Sam's Marines.

The marines know how to handle a rife; 50 per cent of the force are qual- flied, listed shots. There is a story from Vera Cruz that tells of good shooting and a sure eye, Henry Reu- terdahl writes in the Youths Com panion.
 Our bluejackets were marching up the street from the plaza between rows of low two-story house. A well dressed Mexican, with a newspaper over his knee, was sitting on the bal watching our sailors advance; but hid den under the paper he held big re- vOlver, and as our men went by he fired. The bullets were striking, but our officers could hardly suspect a well-dressed Mexican, reading a paper and looking peacefully on from his own house, of being the sniper.
 Dropping his paper, the Mexican went inside to reload. When he came out again on the balcony the glint of the gun caught the attention of Lieu tenant Colonel Neville on horseback in the plaza, 1000 or more yards away. Through his eight-power f1eldglass the colonel saw plainly the flash of the shots under the newspaper.
 "Get him." he said, turning to his orderly.
 The man raised his rife, pressed the trigger-and the Mexican fell out of his chair.
 "Got him, sir," said the marine.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
No Need for "War Cabinet"

Every power that congress would grant has been used by cabinet officers to the limit and in the right direction not to mention the fact that Secre- tary Baker acted before congress gave him power and reported himself ready to go to jail for 1t if necessary. What. ever delays have occurred have oc- cured in congress, where bipartisan combination should be easiest. Until the papers now shouting for a "war cabinet" put a little more patri- otic pressure on their share of the war congress, their clamor will get lit tie heed from the American people.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
WAS OVERRULED BY HIS SON
Sir Edward Carson Tells How the Young Man Got Into the Brit
 ish Navy.

Sir Edward Carson introduced a personal note into a speech which he made the other day when he was the guest of the British Empire Producers, organization, at the Savoy hotel, says the London Chronicle.
 q remember" said Sir Edward when a little son of mine came to me and said Father, want to join the navy class at school I said, What rubbish! You are going to be law yer.' He told me plainly that I was wrong, and I explained to him how much better 1t would be to make mon ey in the Temple than lose 1t at sea. He said, You don't seem to recognize the importance of the navy; 1t is the great connecting link between the mother country and the colonies
 "I replied, Well. if you put 1t on that high plane, must alter my views He is now commanding submarine, and only yesterday, in my capacity of first lord of the admiralty, had to read an account of an attempt of one of our destroyers to sink his subma- rine.1
Williams news., 1917-08-02
COLORADO MAN
 GAINS 16 POUNDS
Save Up His Farm and Went to Colorado Springs for
 Treatment.
WAS UNABLE TO WORK
Works All Day Without Firing Now and Says He Feels Like New Man Since He Started
 Taking Tanlac.

"T have taken three bottles of Tan lac and have actually gained sixteen pounds" was the remarkable state ment made by Charles H. Mair of e14 Arcadia street, Colorado Springs, re- gently.
 "For long time," he continued, "my stomach has been in bad fix and for the last five years 1t has given me all sorts of trouble. What little I man. aged to eat seemed to do me harm instead of good and for the last two years have lived mostly on milk and toast and even then I suffered from stomach and bloat me up and make me miserable. was also very nerv- ous and would just toss and roll all night unable to sleep. I fell off in weight from one hundred and ffty-fve to one hundred and twenty-eight pounds and kept going down and get ting weaker every day. Finally I got in such bad shape I couldn't work, so about year ago, I sold my farm in Portage, Wisconsin, and came here to Colorado Springs and was under treatment for long time without get ting any better.
 "I commenced to feel better almost at once after I started taking Tanlac and by the time my first bottle was finished, the indigestion was gone and was feeling like new man. When had taken three bottles I could eat anything I wanted without having a sign of trouble and I could hardly. be- lieve it, but weighed sixteen pounds more than when I started taking it. My strength had increased hundred per cent and went back to work and I am never bothered with the trouble any more at all, and can work all day without getting tired. I can cer- tainly recommend Tanlac because believe it's worth it's weight in gold"
 There is a Tanlac dealer in your town.-Adv.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
NAVY WELL GUIDED
Secretary Daniels Entitled to
 Credit for His Work.
His Actions Since the Entry of the United States Into the War Show That He Is Deserving of the
 Peoples Support.

Secretary Daniels has rejected the prices demanded by producers of steel, oil and coal, and ordered these prod ucts delivered to the navy at prices to be determined later by a government Investigating board. The steel men have agreed to a price which the sec retary deemed fair, and no investiga- tion on that score is necessary. The coal and oil men are complying with the order while the Investigators work There is every reason to be- lieve that the government will save many millions of dollars by this act, and still leave fair profit for the pro- ducers.
 In view of this, and number of sim liar occurrences, isn't it about time for nti-administration organs to quit their endeavor to make MT. Daniels the "goat?"
 George Harvey started this work in the North American Review, but in a recent number of that review Harvey puts the reverse English on his criti- cisms, and comedies that Daniels put the destroyer fleet in European waters "as if 1t had been dropped from the sky"
 Doubtless MT. Daniels has made mis- takes In particular, he made the mis- take of understanding the impor- tance and menace to America of the European conflict, thereby ranking himself with about nine-tenths of his countrymen. But since the struggle came home to us, someone seems to be handling our navy in first-class fash ion; and if -administratiOnists will not give Daniels credit for positive ac- ton, they must admit that at least he has the ability to get and follow good | advice.
 Give Secretary Daniels fair play and full support. If he fails to make good under those conditions, off with his head-but do not begin discussing his successor or wiring for the headsman | until he has failed.
Williams news., 1917-08-02

troubled with cramps and feel like different woman. I cannot praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound too highly and am recommend ing it to my friends who suffer as did. Mrs. GEORGE R. NAYLoR, Box 72, Marysville, Pa
 Young women who are troubled with painful or irregular periods, backache, headache, dragging-down sensations, take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Thousands have been re- stored to health by this root and herb remedy.
 Write for free and helpful advice to Lydia B. Pinkham Medicine Go. (con- fidentiaD, Lynn, Mass. Only women open and read such letters.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Too Much for Him.

Transcription has, maybe, saved the country" growled the strapping young soldier, "but what I object to is the company 1t drives man into. am. 8 practical plumber by trade, an honest workman, yet I'm compelled to suffer the society O sich professionals as @ lawyer, minister, and an auctioneer.'
 Not a bad selection, Jock," re marked his friend.
 "Oh, maybe no in way; but when the minister and the lawyer start an argument on Egyptian law in the mid. dle O the night across half a dozen beds, with the blessed auctioneer ai umpire, what chance has even a prac tical plumber O stoppin' the gas leakr
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Proper Food Conservation.

As 1t Is right to conscript human life for the nation in time of war, so 1t Is right in the present crisis to conscript not only food production, but also food distribution. We can hope that 1t will not be necessary in this great, rich land for a food dictator to allot to each individual the weekly amount of food he may consume. But 1t Is nee essary that the government, which asks its citizens to aid in the war by tilling the soil, should also see to it that the product of this labor of pa- triotism reaches its proper destination effectively, speedily, economically and without inordinate profit to small individuals.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Recess Was Called.

A real estate agent was testifying in court recently in a case involving the exchange of picture show for farm. It was contended that the theater was not worth what it was represented, owing to its locality. The attorney asked the witness to state what the surroundings of the theater were. "Next door to 1t was a shoe shining place." he answered, then came a garage, and next was a saloon, and that's as far as I got" When the ex- citement subsided, the judge observed that that was good place to stop. and the customary midsession recess was called.-Indianapolis News
Williams news., 1917-08-02
DANDRUFF AND ITCHING
Disappear With Use of cuticura Soap
 and Ointment-TriaI Free.

The first thing in restoring dry, fall ing hair Is to get rid of dandruff and itching. Rub Cuticura Ointment into scalp, next morning shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Prevent skin and scalp troubles by making Cuti- cura your everyday toilet preparation.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L, Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Check on Food Spectators.

Control of food distribution will be an assurance of safety alike to the pro. ducer and the consumer. There need be no fear that 1t will be necessary to exercise all the power implied in the food control bills. The mere existence of such power will act as a check against unfair practices, against hoard ing and against speculation. The moral influence of having such bills OF the statute books will bulwark the edu- cational and cooperative work pro- posed as a solution of the food and fuel problem.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Save the Babies

MORTALITY We hardly realize that
  die before they  they fifteen! hesitate
 
  soothing sold chen's complaints considerable rard circulation and lead death if it the Chas B. Fletcher H narcotics of kind. " IX ZH<<<.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Twenty-Five Years Experience With
 Kidney Remedy

Between twenty-five and thirty years ago I commenced selling Dr. Ki!mer's swamp-Root and during all that time l my customers; they are more inclined to praise it; and judging from their favor able remarks and the repeated sales l enjoy am confident that Swamp-Root is valuable medicine for the troubles for which it is intended.
 Very truly yours,
 OTTO H. G. LIPPERT,
 Pharmacist.
 1901 Freeman, Cor. Liberty Sts. Sept. 19, 1918. Cincinnati, Ohio. Prove What Swamp-Root Will Do For You Send ten cents to Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. r., for a sample size bottle. It will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information, telling about the kidneys and bladder. When writing. be sure and mention this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one-dollar size bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
His Clutch Slipped.

Harold, age four, was trudging with father to Sunday school, and the long tramp was almost too much for him. The father, glancing back, noticed the small boys fatigue and, slackening his pace, asked:
 "Am walking too fast, son?"
 "No," returned the small boy, puff f1ng and panting breathlessly, tits me, papa."-Christian Herald.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
SeIf.Evident,

Please. lady," begged the very dirty tramp at the back door, "can you help a poor man that lost his job three weeks ago and ain't been able to find no work sinceT
 "What sort of job was it?" asked the lady.
 T was workin' in a soap factory"
 "Well, it's plain to be seen that you were not discharged for dishonesty"
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Reliance on Patriotism of Press.

The censorship provision in the espionage bill has been eliminated by both senate and house. Possibly there may be new legislation introduced to cover this important point, but, for the present, the press of the country is placed on its honor, and Its pa triotism is appealed to as the suff1. cient check against unwise publica tion
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Every.WomanW Wants
Room at thF Top.

Room at the Top.
 Little Jennie had been eating very heartily, but she asked for another piece of cake.
 Jennie" said her mother, q don't believe ought to give it to you. You're about as full as a little girl can pos sibly be. Another mouthful, and you'll surely burstl"
 But, mamma, my neck's left yetI" said the little girl, persuasively.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Hay on Ability.

Capt. Ian Hay, the English soldier and lecturer, was praising in New York the promptness and energy wherewith America has attacked the submarine danger.
 ''In your country" he said. ability will out"
 He drowned and added:
 "In the old country ability will out, too-at the elbows"
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Real Sporting Blood.

The kind-hearted woman stopped to reprove the youngster who had chased a cat up tree.
 "You bad boy! Suppose you were a cat, would you like to have anyone chase you in that fashion?"
 Gee, wouldn't I, though, if I could climb like that" said the youngster, grinning.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
F
Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These

UEIy Bpot6.
 There's no longer the slightest need d feeling ashamed of your freckles, as the prescription othine - double strength - h Simply get ounce of othine-doubls strength-from your druggist, and apply ( little of 1t night and morning and you should soon see that even the worst freckles have begun to disappear. while the lighter ones have vanished entirely. It Is seldom that more than one ounce is needed to com. pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful clear complexion.
 Be sure to ask for the double strength othine, this Is sold under guarantee oi Adv
Williams news., 1917-08-02

WO4lu hoNO
 in he'd several days every month. l tried all kinds of remedies and was treated by doctors, but my trouble con- tinued until one day I read about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege- table Compound and what it had done for others. I tried it and now I am never
Williams news., 1917-08-02
All Say 1t.

Customer (holding up box)-How much for this?
 Fair Bazaar Attendant-Ffve shil- lings.
 Customer-Aren't you little dear2 Attendant-Well (coyly). that's what pll the boys say.-CassePs Saturday Journal.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Did He Understand Wife-Big checks for dresses will will not be in demand this season. Husband-Thank heavenl
Short Enouuh,

'I like public speeches, like to read addresses, but most of them are too long,"
 Run over few of these," suggested Flubdub, handing him a copy of the city directory"
Williams news., 1917-08-02

If man hoards riches and enjoys them not. he is fit companion for the donkey that dimes on thistles when grass is plenty.
Williams news., 1917-08-02

Rosanna Hoffman, ninety-four, of Pittsburgh walks a mile daily to pray for world peace.
Williams news., 1917-08-02

Love and pain are more or less chummy.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
Doesn't Interrupt Him

Doesn't Interrupt Him. "Does your wife listen to your ad- vice?"
 "Listen? Of course she does. My wife is very polite.''
Williams news., 1917-08-02

Ten smiles for nickel Always buy Red Cross Bag Blue;. have beautiful, clear white clothes Adv.
Williams news., 1917-08-02

William Fleming of St. Paul has taught his fowls to answer to individ- ual names.
Williams news., 1917-08-02
The Proper One.

q am going to put a patch on fol tune."
 ''Then make 1t a potato patch"
Williams news., 1917-08-02

Be happy. Use Red Cross Bag Blue, much better than liquid blue. Delights
Williams news., 1917-08-02
THOSE AWFUL
 CRAMPS
Suggestions that may save
 Much Suffering

MarysviIle, Pa.-"For twelve years suffered with terrible cramps. l
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-10

For RENT At Ellisport, 2 com
pletely furnished houses with
garden tracts. Beautiful loca-
tion. Inquire of Miss E. Out
land, Ellisport, Wash. OPS
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-10

Miss Jennie Pratt of Paradise
Valley was an interested listener
at the Sacred concert Sunday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. G. Fenton and
Miss jeanette, of Quartermaster,
were dinner guests at the Har-
melting home Sunday.
Mr.. Barton, Miss Anna Barton
and Mr.. and Mrs. Ira Thompson
motored to Seattle on Sunday.
They report the roads in fine
condition.
S. j. Harmeling visited the re-
cruiting office in Seattle last
week and offered his services to
Uncle Sam. He is u patriot, all
right, and it is possible the GOV
eminent may have need of his
services in some capacity.
Attention is called to the eX,
cellent showing made by the
Vashon State Bank in the tinan
cial statement published in this
issue.
Miss Emerine Shannon enter
tanned as week end guests a
Faculty Inn, her friend and sis
ter, Misses Mollie Everitt ant
Bonnie Shannon of Seattle.
W. G.. Magill of Seattle has
purchased the j. l., Anderson
property. Mr.. Magill expects
to move his family to their Is
land home the first of the week
Mrs. j. r. Wilson and he
aunt, Mrs. Langstron, of Para
disc Valley, were visitors il
lVashon on Wednesday.
Last Saturday the vashol
Teachers Quartette sang befor
the Schoolmasters' Open Meet
ing in Seattle, at which time DIR
Suzzalo, of the University o
Washington, was the principa
speaker
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-10
Vashon Locals

Mrs. G. G. Williams was a Wis
itor in Seattle Tuesday.
Mrs. w. G. Loclslin was a
Seattle visitor the first of the
week.
Rev. Galley will preach at
Cove Sunday afternoon, May ID,
at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. Austin Taylor has been
i'll the past week, but is now con
valescing.
w. D. Garvin was transacting
business in the county metropol-
is Saturday.
Miss Helen Hansen spent the
week end at home, remaining
over for the concert.
Miss Caroline Berry and Mr..
Leslie White of Seattle were
guests of Prof. and Mrs. L.
Bruce Hedrick over the week
end.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-10
A Splendid Program

The sacred concert given at
the Presbyterian church, Sunday
evening, was rare treat for
music lovers. The program was
well arranged and was eXcep-
tionally good from the first to
the last number. The anthems
rendered by the church choir
We're fine and especially pleasing
We're the piano solos and accom-
paniments by Miss Effie Steen
and Miss Carol Beery. Mr..
White of Seattle has a wonder
full voice and deserves the title
of the boy wonder" The violin
solo by Mrs. Slattery and the
obligata by Mr.. Bert Stanley
earned for them fresh laurels.
20, Dry Those Tears" sung by
Mr.. Kenneth VanHouse, was
much appreciated. Both the
ladies and the male quartettes,
composed of Misses Dick, Read,
Phillips and Harmeling, and
Messrs. Carver, Kimball, He'd
rick and Harmeling, sustained
their reputation as trained vocal
lists. Always pleasing are solo
and duetnumbers by Mrs. Hedricl
and Miss Dick. In every respect
the entertainment was of the
highest order and reflects great
credit on the efforts of Mrs. He'd
rick and her able assistants, and
also emphasizes the fact that the
Island can boast of the very best
musical talent. The audience
taxed the seating capacity of the
church and was evidence that Is
land people are quick to recog
nize and endorse the better class
of entertainment.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-10
Motion Pictures

This Friday evening, May II,
The Founding" as portrayed
by Mary PiclSford, will be given.
All school children up to and in
Guiding the sixth grade will be
admitted for 5 cents. This play
will be of especial interest to
children. The teachers of Port
age, Center and Columbia have
signified their intention Of bring
ing their pupils, 1t will be a
treat for the grown ups as well
as the young folks.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-10

Fox SALE-A good COW. In
quire at Record office. q
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-10
Church Announcements
PRESBYTERIAN

The subject of the mornings
discourse will be, One Woman's
Choice"
Baccalaureate sermon in the
evening, subject, The Grad
yates Opportunity
METHODIST
Morning subject, Can You
Trust the Lord to Do His Part?"
No evening service on account of
union meeting in the Presbyter-
ian church.
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-10

For SALE . cows, one coming
fresh the 10th of this month,
and one June ID. Also some
young stock. A. II. Tioms-
land, Vashon, Ind. 1871 0-29
The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1917-05-10

Fox RENT Six-room cottage,
with , acres, young fruit bear
ing orchard, all in good condi-
ton. Apply at this Office. 269