davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29
Very Extraordinary
Values in
Fine
Lace Curtains
$1,000 the Pair

At this price we are offering
a very large assortment of
Fine Lace Curtains in attrac-
tive designs of Lacet Arabian,
white and cert; Fine Renais-
sance, Swiss Point, Duchess
Lace and Cluny.
We call especial attention. to
a very exceptional showing in
Voiles, with lace and embroid-
cry decoration.
Simple or elaborate effects
and designs that we are quite
sure will please and satisfy the
most critical.
Special Values, $40 the Pair
Other Grades, $500 to $6875
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29
SHOOTING STARS,
By PHILANDER JOHNSON,
The Balky Motor.

The Balky Motor.
3Josiah," said Mrs. Chuggins, 'fdid
you take any war workers downtown
in your automobiles"
mo. I've got to work some moro on
that car and get it where 7 won't be
suspected Of trying to delay the game"
@Ts wrong" said Uncle Eben, ato
shoot crap under any circumstances.
But somehow winnin' do ease yoh con-
science"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1918-10-29

Fifth door. Eleventh street.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
Scots All Lover. OF Dogs.

Scotlaul i great sh.rp-IrDwing
country, yet II loves The dog; gives him
his due In life and revcrcs him In
death At tn" castle in Edinburgh
there is n little plot of ground where
the dogs of the Scottish soldiers are
buried; II is chnrmlng spot. and on
many little tomhstones there are ten
Ger tributes to departed friends. In
front of Saint Giles cnihedrHl In the
same noble city. there Is u monument
to iittle skye terrier, aud upon IL.
carved in stone. an inscription to Rob
bic, who refused To leave the church
yard where his master was buried. and
died upon his grave.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
RAT IS FRIEND OF MINERS
Workers Warned of Coming catas.
trophe When the Rodents Leave
Tunnel-Are Fed by Men.

investigators of mining conditions
and the peculiar dangers to which
miners are subjected recently have
taken much interest in the practice
Of Western gold miners to make pets
Of the rats which commonly infest
mines. On tn. mother lode of Cali
fornia 1t has been found that the
miners Invariably feed the rats AMI
take care of them. believing that the
rodents are II source of protection
against accident, says our Dumb AMI
mails. This Is due, the men say, to the
instinct of the rats. which warns them
when tunnel Is unsafe. And when
the rats leave II tunnel ii Is almost i'm
possible 10 G"t the miners To work
there. This recalls the belief among
sailors that rats will leave doomed
slip. The miners also have found that
rats are much more susceptible than
humans to the dangerous gases that
so often cause loss of life in the mines
Long before the miners themselves are
affected by these gases the rats be-
come sick and show symptoms Of dis
tress. So the men keep close watch
of the rats good health.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
Famous Old London Building.

The appointment of lieutenant of
the Tower of London carries with it
the tenure of the lieutenant house.
which boasts of historical associations,
if ever amy house did. II was built in
the reign of Henry VIII. and was used
as n prison for More. Surrey, Essex.
Coke. Jeremy Taeylor, William Penn
and Algeruon sydney. There nr" two
other small houses provided for the
lieutenant servants. and IN these
Lady Jane Grey was held captive and
Sir Walter Raleigh wrote his History
of the World" In those good old
days" the fees charged the prisoners
added quite materially 10 III" li"uten
ants salary.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
MADE GERMAN AIRMAN SORE
That Opponent Did Not Adhere to Or
dinary Rules of Fighting Seemed
to Him Unfair.

Set strategy doesn't always work,
But the German mind cant understand
hnyone's abandoning II fixed method.
The sorcst man | have ever seen.
said nn American aviator. was Lieu
tenant Meinkopf, the star Boche flyer.
wheR he was nipped by Lieutenant
Avery. Meinkopf was Baron ltichtof-
ems successor and the best flyer that
Germany had left.
when Avery tackled him. he abun
loned all set principles of air strategy.
simply sailed in and opened fire with
out indulging in preliminary mHneuv-
srs. He brought his man down In
about three seconds and this was his
first Boche battle.
when Meinkopf landed, he WAS
purple with rage, and ns far as ! could
make out his main complaint could he
translated in this fashion:
"What kind of flying is This, any
how?' Paris Stars and Stripes.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
SWAMP-ROOT FOR
KIDNEY AILMENTS

There is only one medicine that really
,tands out pre-eminent a medicine for
durable ailments of the kidneys, liver
and bladder.
DR.. Kiliner's Swamp-Root stands the
highest for the reason that it has proven
to be just the remedy needed in thou
sands upon thousands of distressing cases.
Swamp-Root, a physicians prescriptio for
special diseases, makes friends quickly be
cause its mild and immediate effect is
soon realized in most cases. II Is n gen
tie. healing vegetable compound.
Start treatment at once. Sold at all
drug stores in bottles of two sizes, medi-
um and large.
However, if YOU wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmer & Co., Einghamton. n. y, for a
sample bottle. When writing lie sure and
mention this paper.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
How They conversed.

An American liason officer who
knew little French and It French artil-
lery officer who knew little English
had important business together dur
ing Tie height OF the recent fighting.
Henri" said the commaudnnt to II
young sergeant. 81 have seen You talk
ing to Americans several times. Can
you speak English?"
mo, mon commandant." answered
Henri simply.
For all that, Henri and the Ameri-
can officer We're soon engaged in viva
cious conversation. At its conclusion
the commnndant turned to Henri.
But you speak English very weil.'
he said.
NO, mon commandant." Henri still
insisted I'VE We're talking in Ger
man.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

For centuries all over the world
GOLD MEDAL Hnnrlem on has nf-
forded relief In thouSinds upon thou
sands of cases of lame back, lumbngo,
sciaticn. rheumatism, gallstones, grav-
81 and all other affections OF the kid
neys. liver, stomach. bladder and al
lied organs. II acts quickly. II does
the work. Ii cleanses your kidneys
md purifcs the blood. II makes II
new man. a new woman. OF you. II
frequently wards OF attacks OF the
dread and fatal diseases OF the kid
neys. II often completely cures the
distressing diseases OF the organs Of
the body allied with the bladder and
kidneys. Bloody or cloudy urine, sed-
im.nt, or "brickdust" indicate on un-
healthy condition.
DO not delay n minute 81 your back
aches or You Ure sore across the lO'ns
or have difficulty when urinsting. Go
to your druggist at once and get a
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
GOODBYE BACKACHE, KIDNEY
AND BLADDER TROUBLES

box Of imported GOLD MEDAL Hahr'-
lem OIL Capsules. They are pleasant
and easy to take. Each capsule con-
tains about one dose of FIVE drOps>
Take them just like You would any
pill. Take small swallow OF water
If you want to. They dissolve In. the
stomach, and the kidneys soak up the
oil like sponge does wnter. They
thoroughly cleanse and wash out the
bladder and kidneys and throw OFF tho
Inflammation which IL the cause OF
the trouble. They win quickly relieve
those stifrened joints, that bnckaches
rheumatism. lumbago, sciatica, gaH'
stones, gravel. "bIfcEdust," etc. They
are an effective remedy for all dis
eases Of the bladder, kidney, liver,
stomach and allied 0rgnBB. Your
druggist will cheerfatly refard yOnp
money n you are not sstisfled after n
few days use. Accept opiy-tRe pure
original GOLD MEDAL -Hnariem Oh
Capsules. None other genUinC.-Ady
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
Calculating Youth

Ninrgarct's uncle had taken II party
of small children nutting, and when
they were to distribute the nuts he
told one of the boys to give each child
50 many hnndfuls. Margaret would
not accept the nuts from this boy, sny-
ing she wanted her uncle 10 give the
nuts To her. He felt a little tluttercd
To think she would take th"m from
no one but himself and asked why she
felt that way. She came over 10 him
and whispered: "'Cause. uncle. your
hands are bigger
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
The Juvenile Mind

"The Romans built well-pnved roads
leading from Rome to all important
points of the empire" father was say
ing, in illustrating point he was max
ing concerning ancient history. which
the elder daughter was studying
'"These roads We're about II feet wide
and
Mercy me" interjected the seven
ycur-old daughter, ''if they were only
II feet wide automobiles could not
pass ench other unless they barely
crep, along!"
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
Nero.s Golden Palace.

The golden house WAS The palace ~
Nero In ancient Rome. which occupi""
the valley between the Pnlatinr and Es
outline. and connected the pulac"s al
the Caesars with the gardens oi
Maecrnas. II WIS built after the groni
hr. of 81 \. H.. and was so lar:." that
II contained porticoS $500 feet long
and inciosed II lake where the coios
scum now stands. The forecourt con
tanned n colossus Of Nero 100 feet high
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

maintaining health and preventing the
spread of discuss
The most scrupulous care should ne
exercised wherever food is stored and
prepared.
BE sure that no germs are allowed
to live in the place where food for the
entire family is prepared.
The kitchen. as far ms possible,
should be bright. airy, easy to clean,
md should have no dark corners.
All cooking utensils should he thor
oughly washed, scaldcd and dried he
fore they are put away. The danger
of using badly washed dishes is evil
dent to everyone.
When sinks and shelves are washed,
dirty water should not he allowed 10
stand In the cracks TO draw insects
and breed germs.
Dish cloths and towels should he
washed and boiled after using, and If
possible dried in the sun. The sun
and fresh air are the hest germ killers
in the world.
Every place where food is kept
should have constant care. Tn" r"fris-
orator must be kept absolutely clean;
all movable parts should he taken out
Of IL and thoroughly washed once II
week AT that time the pipes and
drains should be cleaned. racks thor
uughly washed with hot water and
soap suds, rnsed. placed in the sun
and aired, and the interior rinsed with
hot water. and then cold water, dried
and left to air for an hour.
Too much emphasis cannot be placed
on the Importance of special care for
all dishes and cooking utensils sent
Ia the kitchen from The sick room.
They should be scnldod before drying.
At the termination Of The Illness, such
dishes should be boiled hriskIy for ten
minutes before being returned for gen
eral use
The same set OF dishes for The pa
tient should he used every day and
kept in a place separate from the fam
lily dishes. II no safe place can be-
found, they should be- kept in the pa
TENTS room covered with "a clean
napkin until needed.
Attention should also bc paid to the
| hands of the person cooking. They
should be washed always before han
ding food. After using the hnndker-
chief or coming in direct contact with
the nose or mouth. wash tie hands he
| fore touching the food.
Care should be taken not tu cough
or sneeze in the neEhborhood ur food.
| especially food 10 be- eaten raw, aud If
| the person cooking las "a bad cold Ia"
should take particular care to Keep her
hands clean.
Food for the sick should always be
most carefully prepared und be rs i'll
willingly served HS possible.
Trays, dishes, tray cIoths aud nap
| ldns for the patient must be abso-
| lutely clean. Paper uapkius are better
Than soilcd linen.
The trays should not be overloaded
with food. The sight Of too much food
frequently takes. away the appetite.
1t is suffer 10 err ON the side of serv-
ing too little than too much.
Food left on the patients tray should
be burned; 1t should not be eaten by
anyone else, or placed in the pantry
or refrigerator with other food.
Keep the Kitchen clean, keep the
| food clean and lessen the danger of in
fection from that point.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
cntnrrh Cannot Be Cured

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat OF the disease
Catarrh is a local disease. greatly inlu-
enced by constitutional conditions. HALLS $
CATARRH MEDICINE viii cure CHtarrh
1t Is taken internally and acts through
the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of the
system. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
is composed Of some OF the hest tonics
known, combined with some OF the best
blood purifiers. The perfect combination
Of the Ingredients In HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE is what produces such won
derful results in catarrhal conditions
Druggists T5c. Testimonials free.
r ]. Cheney & Co, Props. Toledo, o.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes
At all good grocers. Adv.
Up to Date.

Secretary Lane, speaking Of the way
in which the war has changed o,Ir
viewpoint of lIfe. tells the following /:
They were to he married shortly and
now they We're sitting in the study
meditating on the blissfulness of fu-
turlty.
"Algy." said the girl suddenly.
every morn YOU bring me violets
which al even You hav. culled, don't
you?"
81 do" responded the ever faithful,
let them cost what they WILL
i've been thinking" continued the
girl, that If You would send beef
steaks and mutton chops instead II
would make 10, bigger hit with fa-
ther and mother, and be 81 lot cheaper
for you. too
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
Secrets Of the Salmon.

A single scnie from u salmon will
tell Won IFS owners age. aud whether
his pickings have been slim or The OPP
posite. When viewed through u micro
scope. the scale will reveal tiny lines
which have developed nj the raio Of
10 n year. Lines crowded close prove
that the salmon has been living high
Zines widely spread Indicate II scan
diet
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

prOilciinS illness,
put the patient to
b G d and I h e II
call a physician.
Choose n room
that is quiet and
sunny. and as far
removed as possi-
bile from other
members of the
family.
Fresh air Is cs-
pecialiy needed
by all sick people,
but II ventilated
room does not
mean II cold room.
The W / N d % w $
should he opened
at the top and
bottom for II few
minutes once
every hour, to
keep fresh air cir
culating through
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
pandrun ard itehIno.

To restore dry, falling hair and get rid
Of dandruff, rub Cuticura Ointment
into scalp. Next morning shampoo with
Cuticura Soap and hot water. For
free samples address. "Cuticura. Dept.
x, Boston," At druggists and by mail.
Soap 25, Ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
Vocalization.

Il should think your conscience
would remind yom that it's wrong to
demand such II snlury."
"Oh. no answered III" prima donna.
The still, small voice Of conscience Is
very well in Its way But nobody buys
tickets al the box office to listen
to it,"
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
Personal Reports of Real Cases
A NEW MEXICO CASE.

George n. Wingo, 2ii Terrell
Ave, Ration, n. Mex. says: BE
ing exposed to rough weather and
catching cold started my kidney
trouble. Ny Sback became lame
and very painful. My kidneys
acted irregularly and had to get
up often during the night to pass
the kidney sccretions. l bought
Doan's Kidney Pills and used
them. They regulated my kidneys,
cured me of the lameness and
pains in my back and l haven't
had such trouble since. ! am al
ways ready to say a good word for
Doan's Kidney Pills" d"
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
Opiy One Town.

Previous ia thv great war, the only
town In the old world ever captured
by the United States was the town Of
Dernc. In Tripoll, which was taken by
an American force under General
Eaton IN 1901.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
Precautionary Measure.

hat carpet for me, dear, before ycu go
ut to play golf?
Mr.. FlathIlsh-No. | guess III go and
ave my game first.
Mrs. Flatbash-Why not lay the car
et before you go. dear?
Mr.. Flatbush-Because ] can smash
ny thumb after I've had my golf. but
smash my thumb before playing
IN afraid IL would put me Off my
anne, love-Yonkers Statesman.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

A folding camp stove has been de
signed that can use alcohol. wood or
even paper for fuel.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
KITCHEN HYGIENE

sirable for all times, hut u clean
itcfen is an absolute necessity In
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

y patent covers Il combined pick
and shovel, 50 mounted that the same
handle serves for both.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

British scientists have succeeded IA
preserving soup bubbles intnct f"r
more than month
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

Too many men attempt to pass
through this world on the reputation
of their ancestors.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
A COLORADO CASE.

Mrs. Dasie Brumley, ia Twelfth
ST., Greeley. Colo, says: II had
steady, miserable ache in my
back and dragged along day after
day feeling too tired and discour-
aged to do my housework. | had
spells of dizziness and felt weak
and confused for hours. Ny kid
neys were weak. Ny hands and
feet swclled and my body became
bloated. For three months l
hardly slept at all. Doan's Kidney
Pills were recommended and !
tried them. / kept getting better
and soon the swelling had all gone
and / felt as well as ever"
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

BY covering up their tracks some
men get credit for walking In the
straight and narrow path.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

\ bright man usually looks on the
bright side of life.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
choppino Him OFF.

Say" suurled an impatient cn~-
toner H. the rapid-nro restaurant. 'b0
get n little service. or don't ~
"Whnt dye wunt--to hnye ycnr bea"H
loaded into 1t glass pistol aud shot INTO
ych2" snrcnsticnlly returned llclolsr.
the wnitrrss.-Enhsns city Star.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
SIMPLE sIcKRooM METHODS

If member of your family gets
sick. or shows decided signs Of ap-
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06

Makes the laundress happy-thats Red
ross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful, clear
White clothes. All good Eocers. Adv.
The Ordway new era., 1918-12-06
SNAPPED Him UP.

Snapped Him UP.
She--You looked so shcepish when
rou proposed.
He-And you looked so wooliish
xhen you accepted me.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-04-26
Rapidan>Decoria

Hjelmar Huff, efficient line man.
has purchased a car.
Miss Julia Norton spent Saturday
and Sunday at her home in st. Clair
Charles Samuelson and Henry
Cotton drove to Mapleton Sunday and
spent the day at the parental home
of Mr.. Samuelson.
Carl Jepsen, accompanied by his
father and mother and their grand
daughter, Miss Anna Erickson and
Mr.. Heighberg, motored to ST. Clair
Sunday afternoon in Mr.. Jensen's car.
Mrs. G. Samuelson spent Sunday
afternoon at the Henry Cotton home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. GRANDSON and
little daughter were callers at the
home of the formers parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Paul GRANDSON.
Mesdames N. and c. Jepsen and
Mrs. Herman Zeigler each entertained
the Endless Chain Red Cross parties
the past week.
Paul Tarjerson was out early Mon
day morning soliciting for the Liberty
loan drive in Rapidan township.
NJ. H. Coe who is to have charge
of the boys and girls project work
in this county, will hold a meeting in
the Iron Bridge school house this
week Tuesday for the boys and girls
of the nearby schools to help them to
get their work started. Mr. Coe will
be assisted by R. H. Giberson, assis-
tant state leader.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-04-26
Butternut Valley

Dave Meyer is home from Mon
tana He has joined the aviation
service of the army and is on his
way to camp.
| A baby girl arrived at the H. A.
Fuller home on the 10th.
Mrs Sever Larsen went to Albert
Lea Saturday to see her sister in
law, Mrs Louis Nelson who is very
low.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Hansen, Gena
Shaw and Erick Shaw motored to
Pleasant Mound Friday Mary Shaw
who teaches there returned with
them
Roy Hellekson has added a Saxon
roadster to his farm equipment.
Gilbert Hansen last week sold his
eighty acre farm to Sever Larsen,
buttermaker at the Lake Shore
creamery. At some future time Mr..
Larsen expects to retire to farm life.
Butternut went over it's allotment
in the Liberty loan by fifty per cent
on the first day of canvass.
A. L. Johnson loaded two cars of
cattle and hogs for Chicago on We'd
nesday.
The Liberty Loan rally Saturday
night was well attended. c. j. Laur-
isch the speaker, delivered strong
address in behalf of the cause.
Farmers club meeting Friday, the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-04-26
|COURT DENIES PLEAS
PARKE-OAv|S ACTION
Orders Are Handed | Down in
Number OF Cases Before
District Tribunal
From Thursday Daily.

| TFOfH tnUTSO0yS LalIy.
| Judge w. l.. Comstock of the dis
trict court today filed ORDERS as fol
lows:
In the case of Fred J. Moehlenbrock
| as administrator of the estate of AL
| bert r.. Moehlenbrock, deceased
! against Parke, Davis & Co., John P
Rosenwald and Roy n. Andrews, two
| motions were made by the defendants
One motion was made on behalf CT
Parke, Davis & Co.. of Detroit, Mich
for an order dismissing the action,
and if that should be denied, for an
order granting judgment in favor of
the defendant and against the plain
tiff, notwithstanding the verdict, to-
gether with an alternative motion for
an order granting to the defendant a
new trial. These motions were denied
i'll all respects.
On behalf of Roy N. Andrews and
John p. Rosenwald, their attorney
asked for an order granting Judgment
in favor of these defendants and
against the nlaintiff, Notwithstanding
the verdict That motion was also de :
MED il all respects.
At this well known trial, it will be
remembered that the jury rendered a
verdict in the sum of $4,000 against
all Of the defendants. 1t is expected
that the case will reach the state SUI
irene court and possibly even the
United States supreme court.
Other Motions Denied
In the suits brought by Carl NJ
Beelman and his wife, Nellie E. Beel-
man, against j. F. Russell and F. P.
Russell, farmers of Ceresco, on ac-
count of an automobile accident,
wherein the husband got verdict of
$50 and the wife one of 500, motions
were made to set aside the verdfcts
of the jury and grant a new trial, on
the ground that the verdicts were not
justified by the evidence, that errors
at law had been committed and that
the verdictS were excessive. These
motions were denied in all respects.
In the divorce suit of Carrie Firth
against Frederick William Firth, the
Judge granted an absolute divorce to
the plaintiff, and gave the plaintiff
the care, custody and control of the
minor children; the court also al
lowed the plaintiff to recover the tax
able costs and disbursements.
In the suit over the drainage Of
Jackson lake in the matter of judicial
ditch No. 3, the court affirms the
findings of Judge J. H. Quinn in an
order filed on September II, 1918.
with regard to the riparian rights of
the owners of the lake bed. This was
the suit of Jesse E. Storrs, against A.
NJ. Brush, Andrew Estvold, Adolph c.
Torreson,. William II. Brush, A.
Storkeson, Kate Petersen, Tillie Pet
ersen, Clark M. Reynolds, Martha
Elias Anderson. Edwin o.
Anderson. John K. Brynsvold, and
Thomas A. Stenberg