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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23
With the Pacifists.

"Terrible about the Smith de Puy-
STEERS. isn't it,"
"What's the matter nOw?"
"Oh! they are constantly fighting
about which one is the more peaceably
inclined"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23
A PRETTY FACE is the result of healthy

physical condition.
Beauty is but skin
deep" yet it greatly
depends on a clear
complexion, f r e e
from wrinkles and
hollow cheeks.
H e alt h always
brings wealth of
beauty. A healthy
state of the system
comes with Doctor
Pieree's Favor it e
Prescription. It's a
medicine prepared
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23
Guarding Against a Leftover.

do you think there is any excuse
for keeping a pet dogF"
well" replied Mr.. MeektOn. Il hope
they will let Henrietta keep Fido for
a few weeks longer. I'd hate to be
called on to eat the dog biscuit to keep
it from going to waste"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23
Really Brave.

"You really think that he's a game
soldier?"
you bet he is, Why, he's as game
as married man says he'd be if he
weren't marriedr'
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23
A Married Couple.

1--WE can't all be rich in this world"
"No. But isn't it fine that we can all
know someone who hasn't quite so
much money as we have?"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23
Tbe Retort Cruel.

Marie That's beautiful gown you
ave on.
Molly-Do you know that lace is
|orty years old?
Marie-That so? Make it yourself?
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23

"I never allow young men to KISS
me- sob. / see. You are one of those
conscientious DIRECTORS, too"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23

Women BARRIERS. hair dressers and
manicuris5s number over 4OOO IN New
York city.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23

Nearly all beautiful things are ex-
nensiye. including women.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23

Women Are Organized.
Seattle, Wash. claims to have over
10000 organized women and girl work
ers
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills put up 40 years
ago. They regulate liver and bowels. AID.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23
She Had a Kind Face.

Agnes-No, l would never marry a
man to reform him.
Ethel-Well, l don't think myself
that harsh measures are the best.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23

Britain has 100000 working wom-
en-.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1917-11-23

England employs 10000 women as
Jerks in government offices.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Advisory Boards for State.

Governor Philip received from Pres
ident Wilson a message confirming the
nominations to the % medical advisory
boards of the state The boards will
serve in connection with the military
draft. Unlike the legal advisory
boards. the medical advisory boards
have been appointed according to med
ical centers and not according to
counties. The centers selected are:
Appleton, Ashland, Eau Claire. Fond
du Lac, Green Bay, GAINESVILLE. Keno
sha. La Crosse, Madison. Marinette.
Marshfeld Milwaukee. Oshkosh.
Platteville. Racine. Sheboygan. SUI
perior Stevens PCi2t. Waukesha and
Wausau They were designated be-
cause of the possession of specialists
in the medical profession and because
of their excellent laboratory end hos
pital facilities. The following hos
pitfalls will be utilized; St Elizaheth's,
Appleton: Ashland General. Ashland !;
Sacred Heart, Eau Claire; ST. Agnes.
Fond du Lac; st. Mary's. Green Bay
Mercy. Janesville; Kenosha St Fran
els. La Crosse; University of Wiscon-
sin Clinic. Madison: Marinette: Marsh
field Clinic. Marshfield: Marquette
University School of Medicine. NIL
waukee: Lakeside. Oshkosh; Wilson
Cunningham, Platteville, st. Mary's,
Racine; st. Nicholas Sheboygan; St
Mary's, Superior; st. Michael's. Stew
ems Point; Still Rock Spa sanitarium.
waukesha ST. Mary's. Wausau
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
KIDNEY SUFFERERS HAVE
FEELING OF SECURITY

You naturally feel secure when you
know that the medicine you are about to
take is absolutely pure and contains no
harmful or habit producing drugs.
Such a medicine is DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
The same standard of purity, strength
and excellence is maintained in every
bottle of Swamp Root.
Swamp-Root is scientifically compound
ed from vegetable herbs.
II is not a stimulant and is taken In
teaspoonful doses.
1t is not recommended for everything
According to verified testimony It is
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.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root
If .'op leed medicine. you should have
the best.
If you are already convinced that
Swamp-Root is what you need, you viii
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 4 Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
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
tary canal. stimulates the liver TO Sc
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood Sold in all civilized countries.
30 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Easily Explained.

He was one of those officious fore
men. one who tried to make those un-
der his charge realize that he was
somebody of Importance. But one day
he met his match.
Stepping up to the shop humorist,
he said:
You're a minute late this morning"
~ know, but there's a reason for It,"
Explain"
when l was comm along to work
heard man In the river yellin' for
help. l ran to him, was pullin' him
out. hut let him drop again."
But why didn't you save him?"
Not likely" was the dry answer.
''WhyT
Zoos he was a foreman Tit Bits.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

The increased rates on compensation
insurance asked by stock companies
represented in the national compensa-
lion service bureau Of New York were
refused ia statement which has JUST
been issued by the compensation lnsur-
ance board Of the state Of Wisconsin
The grounds on which the refusal was
based are that the Wisconsin com
panies find that the present rates are
ADEQUATE. and they would be fo-c~d 70
collect excessive rates If the Increase
asked for by the foreign companies
WORE grnnted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
j. OF ". STUDENTS
ORGANIZE ALEAGUE
In Spirit of Patriotism They Form
Organization for System
attic Work.
TO SIGN LOYALTY PLEDGES
This Students Patriotic League viii
Direct All War Activities in
UniVersity-Burn Ia Fol-
lette in Etfiey.

Madison.-As the result of the eff
forts of groups of students, who dur
ing the Y. NJ. c. A. campaign saw the
need of systematized medium
through which war activities could be
more successfully carried out, meet
Ing of the entire student body of the
university was held and students
Patriotic league was organized. Prof.
Carl Russell Fish has been the chief
promoter of the project from the start.
These students came to me separ-
ately, knowing that l had charge of
the campaign, and asked what could
be done TO create an organization
which would have the responsibility
for war work in the university" said
Professor Fish. "As result of these
Inquiries u meeting was called to de-
eide on some definite policy.
Every college and organization In
the university was represented, at one
time or another, at these meetings.
The important suggestions made We're
all of them finally adopted unanimous
ly, although they did not all receive
instant approval. A constitution was
drawn up simple In form but covering
all phases of the work as a final re-
suit of the suggestions of few stu
dents.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Urges Potatoes as Wheat substit

urges potatoes as wheat substitute.
Substituting potatoes for much Of
the wheat I'm your diet says Miss \.
l.. Marlatt, director of home economics
in Wisconsin for the federal food adj
ministration. will do n patriotic duty
cheaply. Instead of two slices of white
bread or one more muffin or biscuit
for dinner, try an extra baked potato.
In feeding lower animals or man
we know" declares Miss Marlatt, that
II is necessary to have foods that will
body activities. and furnish energy for
body heat and work The potato con-
talns more than per cent of muscle
building material, more than is per
cent of starch, one Of the best sources
Of energy for the body, and il is rich
in mineral matter. potash salts. which
are so necessary for regulating body
activities aud keeping blood alkaline.
How nearly perfect the muscle-buld-
ing material is may he understood
when we say that beef ranks first
milk second. and potatoes fourth in the
list that the muscle-huildIng material
Of bread has just one-half the value
of that Of the potato.
Milk and Potatoes Perfect Diet.
IF the potato is used with food prod
ucts from grains il tends TO improve
their muscle-buildlng power. If it ia
used with milk, it gives an almost hal
anced raton.'
Because Germany has already dis.
covered the place of the potato in the
economical diet, she is able, according
10 Miss Marlatt, to continue under the
present reduction of cereals and fat,
and the cut of the meat allowance to Il
half pound of meat week, The POI
tato allotment Of four n day for each
person has enabled Germany 10 hold
out against an otherwise general food
shortage.
Another important factor empha-
sized by Miss Marlatt In advocating
wider use of the potato, is it's compara-
tive cheapness.
zone medium-sized potato (weight
three Ounces)." she declares. ''is equal
in value To two slices Of white bread
At present price of potatoes and Of
white flour, potatoes are much cheaper
than bread and they may be absolute
ly exchanged for bread in the use ia
the body.
<JTf we serve potato in some form at
w,very meal, reducing use Of bread
made from wheat flour, we would he
giving y better balanced diet. other
things considered. than we are nay
using with our excessive amount Of
white bread.
"Peeling the potato and allowing 1t
to stand for long time in wafer will
waste one-fourth of its valuable
muscle building product. Even putting
them into boiling wafer and cooking
quickly will waste one.twelfth Of the
muscle-building power. Raking or
steamlng the potatoes In the Jackets
will waste none Of 1t.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Hang La Toilette in Etigy.

At the conclusion of mass meet
ing of students q number of the mem
bers brought out stuffed figure,
labeled La Toilette. hung it to the foot
bali posts on the lower campus, aud
burned il, dancing around the fire as
the body" went up In smoke. Reso-
buttons We're adopted pledging support
TO the United States. The league EN-
braces 5000 university men and wom-
en-. William Balderston of Boise, Ida
no, is president, and Ruth l.. Stolte of
Reedsburg vice president. The famous
old Badger football song, ION WiscOn-
sin" was set TO new words called
Allies which was sung by the stu
dents. The words follow:
On United, on United!
Shove straight through that line
Briton. Frank Italian, Yankee,
Wen plunge right through the Rhine.
Rah Rahi Rah!
On United! on United.
Get that awful Hun
Fight brothers. fight. fight, fight,
I'll vict'ry's won.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Protect Does and Fawns.

Action 10 put an end 20 the killing 81
does and fawns in Wisconsin may he
expected before another deer-huntlng
season. It was announced at the office
~ the state conservation commission.
Commissioner ". r. Barher. head Of
the game department. 0aid the killing
Of deer this season Is by far beyond
ans In the history Of the state Con
dIfinns have been ideal with snow Just
,'-ftt for -rackinE and The leaves gone
from the trees and underlrusi" he de-
clared ONT # the Immense Killing.
over o. per cent are does and fawD-
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Boosted In Bad Company.

A Springfield man, the hero of q
self-told story at a dinner table near
Ava recently. is wondering what the
future has in store for him. The
Springfield man was regaling the
others with a hunting story; how he
had killed an even dozen quail and
three wild turkeys. Friends kicked
at him under the table, but their at
tacks were in vain. Not until the
fullest details of the story had been
related did the speaker learn that at
his side sat deputy game warden in
that locality for the purpose of get
ting evidence against persons hunting
out OF season.-Kansas City Times.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
When Sugar Was Scarce.

In 1916 the price of sugar was about
20 cents a pound. and it is said that
the amount Of sugar refined In New
York city at that time was less than
100000 pounds, an amount which
could be handled today by one refinery
alone in IS hours. One item Of eOnsid-
Grafton in sugar distribution has al
ways been the cost of barrels. An
American Sugar Refining company now
makes its barrels from its own wood
land, turning out over 100000 barrels
per year, and using about S0,OOO,OO0
feet Of timber.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
THE TRUTH ABOUT
ECZEMA AND PILES

Thousands and thousands of people, says
Peterson, are learning every week that one
30 cent box of Peterson's Ointment will
abolish Eczema and Danish piles, and the
grateful letters | receive every day are
worth more to me than money.
1 had Eczema for many years on my
head and could not get anything to do it
any good. / saw your ad and got one box
and / owe you many thanks for the good
it has done me. There isn't blotch on
my head now, and ! couldn't help but
thank Peterson, for the cure is great. Mrs.
Mary Hill, 400 Third Ave, Pittsburgh, Pa.
| have had itching piles for Is years and
Peterson's is the only ointment that re-
iieves me, besides the piles seem to have
gone A. B. Ruger, 1927 Washington Ave
nue., Racine, Wis.
Use Peterson's Ointment for old sores,
salt rheum and all skin diseases. 1t ban
ishes pimples and blackheads in less than
10 DAYS and leaves the skin clean, clear and
pleasant to look upon. Druggists guaran-
tee It. Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
2.o3e Deaths in State in October.

Cancer caused 1877 deaths In Wis
ronsin during October according to
statement issued by the state board Of
health. Pneumonia caused 1873 deaths
ana pulmonary tuberculosis l4f-
throughout the state 203D deaths
were reported TO the state board Of
health during October. This WAS four
more than September records showed.
BY age groups. 273 were of infants I'M
der one year Of age, S3 were from one
to four years. and 1874 were elderly
persons Tower sixty-five years.. There
we're u deaths from gunsh0t wounds.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Men for Naval Service.

Wisconsin must furnish 500 men for
the navy before February 20. That
number is the Badger quota Of the
10000 apprentice seamen required by
that time Those who enlist In the
service will receive $3.50 per month
during their training. $3.50 whom pro
NOTED to second-class seamen. and
S3S. 40 when made senmen Of the first
class. Councils Of defense are asked
n co-operat" with the recruiting off
GERS.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Railroads Show Big Gain In Valuation

Railroads Show Big Gain In Valuation
The valuation OF Wisconsin railway
properties has increased nearly $40.
100000 in the past year, according to
the preliminary assessment of the Wis
ccnSln tax commission just announced.
The preliminary assessment fixes
the valuation of all the railroad prop
crty in the state at 1899. 695 900. as
compared with 1884. 600 last year.
Final Valuation Later.
There will be further hearings on
tits preliminary valuation and final
valuation will be announced some time
In January upon which the taxes Of
the railroads will be levied.
The taxes which the railroads pay
10 the state is more than S5,000,000.
In the preliminary assessment the
Chicago & Northwestern road is valued
at $13l, 100000 as compared with Sl29,-
50O,000 last year. There is decrease
ia the valuation of the st. Paul of
$l000,O00. The value fixed today Is
$I0T00OO00.
Value of Other Roads.
Other preliminary valuations of the
larger roads are:
Chicago, ST. Paul. Minneapolis X
Omaha. $40, 100000.
Chicago, burlington & Quincy, S26,-
100000.
Great Northern, S9.5O0,O00
Minneapolis. ST. Paul Sault Ste. Ma.
rie as lessee of the Wisconsin Central,
$46,000,000.
Northern Pacific, S3,500000.
Green Bay & Western, $3.3500O0.
The smallest valuation is that Of the
Waupaca, Green Bay Railroad com
pany at $4,000
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Industrial Commission Asks aid.

The Industrial commission has is
sued q circular to fire chiefs. building
inspectors and others Interested, ask
ing suggestions and criticisms OF pres
enr laws and methods Of handling and
regulating old buildings, smoke houses,
laundry drying rooms. dry cleaning es-
adjustments. moving picture booths.
ehimnevs. stovers. boilers and furnaces.
smokepipeS picker rooms. oily waste
oily clothing. oil drip pans. sweeping
compounds. gasoline engines. glue pots
and soldering furnaces. gasoline, aud
other FIRE hazards
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

"Got a telegram from my husband
Just now. Every time ! get tele-
gram, my hand shakes so can hardly
open It. whether there Is any bad news
or not"
Same with me-" said the neighbor
gossiplng over the back fence. IT'S a
wonder these smart men wouldn't
adopt isinglass fronts for kilograms,
same as they use I'm letters. But they
don't keer how they worry us vim
men,"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
STATE Of ONO city OF Toledo. 1ueas

State OF Ohio. City OF Toledo. Lucas
County-ss
Frank J. Cheney makes oath thar he is
senior partner OF The arm OF II. ]. Cheney
e. Co., doing business in the City OF To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid. and that
said firm will pay the sum OF ONE HUN
DRED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn 10 before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day Of December,
A. D. Isse
fseaD A. W. Gleason, Notary Public.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE Is taxi
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the system.
Druggists, 75c. TESTIMONIALS free.
+. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo. Ohio. Il
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
DON'T WORRY ABOUT PlMPLES
Because cutieura Quickly Removes
Them--Trlai Free.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
of the Ointment in Ave 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 mall with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Must Make whereabouts Known.

All registered men who have changed
their place Of abode are warned by the
provost marshal general In a telegram
to Governor Philip that unless the
local board has their latest address,
they are likely TO waive important
rights and to he indicted Immediately
into the military service.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

''That was a terrible railroad wreck
this morning"
$50 II was"
81 understand stage star had a
narrow escape from DEATH"
yes, ner husband was killed"
mo doubt she's PROSTATE"
Maybe not. He was her fifth hus-
band and she had him for some time"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Must Exhibit Sign.

Signs "OIeomArgarine SOLD Eere. W
must be exhibited on the walls Of 'es-
taurants and boarding houses in WI
cmsin which serve the article on their
tables in place Of butter, is the ruling
Of the dairy and food commissioner
I'm answer to recent inquiry,
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Relief.

another thing to be thankful for !"
whats that?"
"All the stores are closed. For one
day there's no chance of being remind
ed that anything has gone up In
price"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Loyalty PLEDGES Signed.

There had TO be a definite basis
from which we could work and as re-
suit II was decided to distribute loyal
~ pledges among the students TO be
signed and to serve as a requirement
of membership In the organization"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
Cruel,

Mrs. Newlywed-Oh, Jack, I wish
You had a roll that would choke a
horse.
Mr.. Newlywed-Don't l get one ev-
cry time you cook rolls?
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
chanue Of Hear.

TON Is so good hearted"
Really? l thought he was trous
bled with palpitation."
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

Absolute seif-surrender is the condl-
ton of the highest influence.-West-
colt
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
SCANDINAVIAN NEWS
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT HAP
PEk!NGS IN FAR OFF
NoRTHLAND.
ITEMS FROM THE OLD HOME
Resume Of the Most Important Events
In Sweden, Norway and Denmark
OF Interest TO the Seandinsvians
In America.
DENMARK.

The city government of Copenhagen
has issued feed cards for the r.,
900 horses registered in the capital.
Big horses are TO have ten pounds a
day, smaller ones seven pounds. and
the small Iceland horses will have to
get along with four pounds day. In
fact. the cards call for mixture of
oats and corn or oats, and some other
kind of small grain. What is need
ed over and above the rations must
be procured by the owner. These ra-
tons are way below what the horses
need when at work. and Ii is admit
ted that they must be spared as much
as possible. because they do not get
enough to eat. Poor animals! Even
dumb brutes must suffer on account of
the cussedness of man
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

The free harbor of Copenhagen has
bee,l n great boon to Denmark. Now
1t is proposed TO extend and improve
the public harbor at a cost of $12,-
100000 or $15.000,000. It is no new
scheme however. Former Harbor Di-
rector II. c. v Moller has spent sew
eral years in perfecting the plans. The
plans call for extensions both north
and south, and new additions at Ref
shaleone. The work is so stupendous
that it will require several years at
the very best.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

Keeping the Quality Up
LAXATIVE BROh0 QCIEINK, the World -FRmccs
Cure for Colds and Grip, Is now Soc per box. On
account of the advance IN the price Of the ak diff
fefent Medicinal Concentrated Hxeracts and Che M
icais contained in LAXATIVE BR0AO QuIklNB,
It was necessary TO increase the price 20 the Drug
gtst II has stood the test for Quarter OF Cent
ury. lis used By every Civilized Nation
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

If you are wise today you can risk
being otherwise tomorrow.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26

Ole Husum, a hotel keeper at Bor-
gund, caught a salmon weighing ~
pounds IN the Lardal river.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1917-12-26
important TO Mothers

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that IL