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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
DULL AND SHARP
SHOOTING PAINS
Michigan Lady Suffered Such Pains
In Back and Head, But Says
Cardui Stopped These
Bad Spells.

Palmyra, Mich.-Mrs. Chas. T. Full
Ter. Of this place, writes: I'm 1911 l
got rundown, and I suffered great
pain. with both dull and sharp
shooting pains. also back and head
was weak and could only drag
around, and should have been In bed,
for really wasn't able to be up. At
times / would have spells that would
be 30 bad I'd have to go to bed. and
suffered intensely.
l decided to try CarduI, and saw q
great improvement in less than Q
months time. l used or bottles
and was stronger. Il got 80 much
better that my strength returned ana
my work was easy for me. Cardui did
me q world Of good. 1t built me up in
health and strength. haven't had one
OF those bad spells since. haven't
had to take any more medicine since
or have any doctors either and have
been able 70 do my work right along
II recommend II to other women
highly as the best medicine know
Of for women who suffer from female
trouble"
II you suffer from female troubles.
follow this advice. Get q bottle Of
Cardui today and give II = thorough
TRIAL. Il should help you, as 1t has
haip0d thousands Of other women In
De past 40 years. AZ all druggists-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
Abilene Insurance Man
TeIISOf Friends Recovery

He suffered considerably from
gas in stomach and collie attacks,
and at times was very yellow. His
doctors diagnosed his ailment as gall
bladder trouble and that an opera
ton was necessary. Some one per-
suaded him to try Mayr's Wonderful
Remedy. Since taking it one year
ago he tells me he has been able to
less preparation that removes the
eat anything" 1t is a simple. harm
less preparation that removes the
catarrhal mucus from the intestinal
tract and allays the Inflammation
which causes practically all stomach,
liver ad intestinal ailments, includ-
ing appendicitis. One dose will con-
vince or money refunded.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
SCHOOL HAD
LIVELY TRACK MEET

\ The Sixth grade won the the Nc
Kinley school track meet at the fair
grounds Saturday afternoon. 1t was
a lively contest between the grades.
The entries and score of the grades
were 1st, 8, Earl Hensley; End, 8,
Stanley Swartzman; Ord, 10, Cliff
ford Hensley, Daniel Young, John
Johntz; 4th, 20, Thos. Daw, BERTHE
Hockensmith; 9Th, II, Roland oliver,
oliver Bennett, Thos. Mustard; 9th,
as, Chas Stanley. Wayne Dalrymple
The boys made good records and
greatly enjoyed it.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
Observation-Disclosures Observation-Disclosures

write. / am in the headquarters
company of the 103rd infantry. it
was formerly the Maine and New
Hampshire National guard However,
they spent 40 days in the trenches
and are real veterans now. l am
second in command of the Stokes
Trench Mortar platoon. We are at
present in the reserves while one OF
our regiments is up the lines and
the others are in the supports. We
are within sound of the big guns and
we can see the rockets. There are a
dozen German observation balloons
In sight from here. We get to see
a number of aerial battles too
We may get to the front line
trenches any day now and try our
luck at the close range. l am get
ting anxious to have a few days in
the front lines and drop a few shells
over on the Huns. l cannot say what
our army is doing other than is In
the papers and of course you have
all of that At present | am having
a fine time. l am in private home
before an open fire place and l have
a good cigar in my mouth. An or
derby brings me anything | want and
takes care of my things. But 1t Will
soon be the trenches for me.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
]. L. Lyon, Defendant

j. l.. Lyon, Defendant.
To the unknown heirs at law and
deVisees of said Defendant, j. l.. Lyon.
Fnow deceased
/ You and each of you are hereby
FnOtihed that whereas proceedings have
been instituted by the above named
complainant against said defendant re-
ftraining and enjoining said defend
ant from selling, conveying or encum-
bering the following described real es-
tate, situated in Dickinson county,
state OF Kansas, toWit:
!! All of lot number six (6) and the
north half of lot number eight (8) in
block fourteen U4l in the city OF Her
lngton, and cancelllng a certain deed
OF conveyance OF the above described
zeal estate by Anna Il. Fritz to said
and decreeing the title Of
said real estate to be in said COM
plainant for the benefit OF the credi-
tors OF said Anna e. Fritz, and for
costs and further relief And in pur-
Buance to an order of said court grant
ed In the above entitled cause, notice
Is hereby given to the unknown heirs
and devisees OF said defendant, J. Z.
Lyon. that they appear and show
cause, IL any there be, why this suit
and proceedings herein should not
stand to be revived against them By
the oath day Of May, A. d., 1918, and
that in default thereof the court wifi
proceed to the hearing and adjudica-
ton OF said suit.
w. d. MORGAN, Complainant.
j. b. Lynch, Hurd g. Hurd, SOLICITOR
TOT said complainant.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
(First published in the Abilene Week
ly Reflector April 4, 1919
NOTICE.
Annual Meeting of the Board of
Equalization.

/ The County Commissioners of Dick
inson county, Kansas, will meet as q
Board of Equalization at the office OF
said Board In the Court House, abb
Monday, May 20. 1918, and continue in
session ten days. At this meeting ali
persons feeling themselves aggrieved
may appear and have all errors in the
corrected
After final adjournment the Board
shall not change the assessed valua-
ton of the property of any person nor
reduce the aggregate amount Of the
assessed valuation OF the taxable prop
erty OF the county.
H. ". KING.
4tW II County Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09

Aliens Foot Ease, the antiseptlc pow
der for painful, smarting, tender, ner..
vous feet. 1t takes the sting out OF
corns and bunions. Used by the Ameri-
can, French and British troops because
It takes the friction from the shoe and
freshens the feet.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09

Nmorning and afternoon and our com.
pany isn't the same company that
hit detention camp three weeks ago,
but neat and we'll drilled company.
A civilian cannot imagine a prettier
scene than regiment marching or
passing review while our excellent
band plays. Our band was the sole
support of the third Liberty Loan.
IT is composed of 700 pieces and is
under the direction of Lieut.. Jno.
Philip Sousa. II was split up and
made into smaller bands and was
sent over the Union. You will not
wonder then why we are proud OF
our band.
The station is 35 miles north OF
Chicago and is composed OF Camp
Farragut,. Decatur and Boone for de- |
tention camps, and Camp Perry,
Dewey Ross, Logan. Paul Jones and |
the main camp. There are 10000
men in training up here now. After
getting out of the detention each
person receives liberty once a week.
from ? to SO hours. In Chicago the
jackies are treated with much re-
spect and all this helps to make life
cheerful. We get very good food at
Chow" as we call 1t here and al
ways a plenty and | am feeling the
additional weight / am putting on.
An interesting letter is written by
Carl Nicolay. member of the engi-
leers, to his mother OF this city.
D. c.. April 26.-The
soldier here cannot complain when
[ comes to entertainment and places
# recreation. All the churches,
lubs and other organizations have
omething going on all the time for
he men in uniform. ] intend to go
o dance some night and meet a
lumber of the girls.
We failed to see the big Liberty
,oan parade here and | surely want
d to see 1t. II was a mighty big
and worth seeing. The
resident was prominent in the big
arade and l haven't seen him yet.
am going to take a trip to the top
Washington monument and take
view of the city. II we remain here
Il summer l intend to see a great
lumber of things.
We were put to a pretty severe
st yesterday when we went on
Ike. At II o'clock we started with
large pack on our backs and
arched seven miles. until noon.
sven of the boys fell out of rank.
stayed with them, however, as |
n feeling fine. One man fell dead
morning during inspect
n. He was standing at attention
ID simply dropped away. One GER
inly gets the real test in the army.
a person has a weak spot 1t is
re to show up some time or other
The services in the Y. M. C. A.
st closed and the speaker carried
} back to Abilene so many times
at l nearly choaked. The Germans
We made some big gains but have
,rificed heavily for them. I hope
nave the opportunity to be in the -
al drive towards Berlin. wr
m pa - COZ
The following letter is from Lieut. wa
I'll Roger to G. A. Kubach: Some TIa
ere in France, April 12-My the
ltoon is all out on detail this af- an
noon so | have nothing to do but lse1
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
n - ~ n N N ~

Ralph NALL, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
ID. w. NALL, of Harrington. leaves to-
morrow for Hong Kong. where he
will be on active duty. He is an
ensign in the navy now but will be
commissioned a lieutenant when he
reaches Hong Kong.
N pa N
Ralph Bell is perhaps the first col
ored boy from Abilene to reach
France. He enlisted in the quarter
masters department and for some
time was stationed at Newport News,
Va. In letter to an Abilene friend
he states that he is having a fine time
in France and likes his work. The
weather is fine. Ralph hasn't been
next to the big guns as yet
m M m
Musician Stanley Raub writes the
Reflector Camp Mac Arthur, April
30.-A big regimental track meet
was held here this morning. The
18th field artillery has horse riding. |
u understand this field day was just
"a preliminary to the big meet to be |
held May s. A big ball game was
played between the goth and 21st !
regiments this afternoon, our team
being victorious.
, Our band has been taking several
interesting trips in the interest of
the third Liberty Loan. We soldiers
receive hearty welcome and are en-
tertained in royal manner every
where we go. Between times we
take all-day hikes for diversion.
N "a N
Need is For Supermen, Not Uniforms.
Just befoYe Capt. Charles H.
Browne of Horton left for France re-
Gently he wrote to his friend, Drew
of the Hiwatha World ,
as follows: 81 learn that my old :
friend, Willyum Allen White, cannot !,
understand why there is such a short
age of officers in the army when there
are millions of men between 30 and
40 who would make good officers. ;,
Maybe so, maybe so, but / am one Z
captain between those ages who has =,
already served Uncle Sam over twelve =
months in various bitches in the
army, with several years of exper- :,
ence back of that, who has finally :
'ome to believe that there is no man =
anywhere smart enough to feed, !,
lothe, equip, know and fight a COM
'any of $50 men-and do it prop
'rly, working less than forty-eight =,
tours day. Anybody can wear =,
inform, but a real captain in this :.
var is some man-all of which the -
Undersigned is not. kansas City :,
tar
Captain Browne organized the =
.bilene company.
- pa "a
Following is Jackie" letter from I'm
'orman Gross to his brother, Paul or
ross. Chicago, April 3O.-Today is Gar
Amy again All we have had the in
lst week or two is rain and mud, bio
old and cloudy weather. was out tn
the rain from six this morning
nd noon today. l was on sentry ON
uty but then we wear rubber boots, an
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09

J rain coat and other clothes whic
/ keep us comfortable. l have trans
ferred to the armed guard and will
so to the main division the first o.
next week. Since the time signed
up for the transfer have been living
YIN tent Two other boys and | were
given our choice OF armed guard
duty or detail. We chose to do
guard duty, on six hours and of
twelve hours.
] was out of school so much that
could hardly do thing there.
Invent to see a doctor and he tested
my hearing, nerves and then said |
hshould get out of the radio division.
JAS soon as we are back from short
hfurlough which will be given us, we
will be ready for the trip lover
there" While we are on the water
we will have a great deal OF target
IDractice. We will learn how to
handle the large army and navy
rifes here at the station. After that
we will receive three weeks inten-
sive training with the big guns. There
seems to be no more danger at that
than there is any thing else. We will
see service on the sea and be of more
service in this war than we would be
in the radio division.
] saw Milo Ewald the other day
! also saw Noble Brewer. He was
here in the Y. NJ. C. A. building and |
we had quite talk. He has been
here for four months and they
haven't placed him in the radio
school as yet.
n n "a
]. D. Heines of the Great Lakes is
home on a short furlough. He is
of the marine bands. Must
ian Heines was not very enthusiastic
about going to the Great Lakes six
months ago but he says now that he !
likes 1t fine.
4 Ha "a
The following letter from Milo {
Iwald, son of Mr.. and Mrs. P. H.
lwald, explains life at the Great I
AXES. Camp Perry, April 2S.-We '
re having mostly rainy weather this l
7eek. Part of the time it rains and Q
he rest of the time the sun shines. a
is not like Kansas up here. 1t. is a
ever cloudy unless it rains some. n
ur company received its equipment
he next day after we got here Our u
luipment costs the government $105
nd consists of a hammock and lash a
lg rope, two wooden blankets, one n
Iattress and cover two suits of )
Iues, three suits of whites, one pair
ggings, two white hats, one fiat hat a
nd ribbon, one neckerchief one iy
air shoes, one pair boots, six pairs &c
cotton socks, two pairs winter UNI al
srwear, four suits summer under "a
ear, one pair bathing trunks, two flf
wells, three spools thread, one pack ISL
70 needles, buttons. ditty bag, sea
-g, one shoe polishing gear, one ju
hisk broom, one sweater, twelve m
one peacoat, one tn
atch cap and box of stationery. ha
lcle Sam doesn't equip his men sa
antily. The clothes are all good I
d every jackie takes pride in see M
g how neat he can keep himself
oking. No one looks slouchy in
e navy, but are neat and trim. Pa
must say that this is sure the WI
ly life. like it better every day ,pl
d am feeling fine. We drill both tie
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
(First published in The Abilene Weekly
Reflector April II, 18)
PUBLICATION NOTICE.

In the District Court of United States.
District of Kansas, First Division.
w. d. Morgan, Complainant,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09
n "A "a

J. D. Heines of the Great Lakes is
home on short furlough He is
member of the marine bands. Musi-
clan Heines was not very enthusiastic
about going to the Great Lakes six
months ago but he says now that he
likes 1t fine.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1918-05-09

WHAT is HAPPENING IN
CAMP AND FIELD.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
Get New Kidneys !

The kidneys are the most overworked
organs of the human body, and when they
fail IN their work of tltering out and
throwing off the poiSons developed in the
system, things begin to happen
One of the first warnings is pain or stiff
ness IN the lower part of the back; highly
eolored urine: loss of appetite; indiges-
ton; irritation. or even stone in the blad-
der. These symptoms indicate a condition
that may lead to that dreaded and fatal
malady. BFight's disease. f0r which there
is said to be no cure,
Do not delay a minute. At the first in.
dlcatlon of trouble in the kidney, liver.
bladder or urinary organs start taking
Gold Medal HARLEM Oil Capsules. and
save yourself before it is too late Instant
treatment is necessary in kidney and blad-
der troubles. A delay is often fatal
You can almost certainly find immediate
relief in Gold Medal Harlem Oil Capsules
For more than 200 years this famous prep
aratlon has. been an unfailing remedy for
all kidney, bladder and urinary troubles.
1t is the pure, original HARLEM Oil your
grandmother used About two cap
sules each day will keep you toned up and
feeling fine. Get il at any drug store. and
II II does not give you almost immediate
relief, your money will be refunded Be
sure you get the GOLD MEDAL brand
None other genuine. In boxes, three
slzes.-Adv.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
Pershinu Paid for Pic.

The French papers delight in an
ecdotes of the good relations between
the American soldiers and the peas
ants. One of these stories. with which
General PerShing's name is coupled,
is printed this week.
"A big American automobile tore
through a French village on It's way
to an American camp" says a Lyons
paper. unfortunately n pig belong
ing to an old peasant woman strayed
into the path of the car and was killed.
The old lady was heartbroken. But a
few days later a letter came for her.
inclosing a check for 100 francs, and
saying how sorry the writer was for
the death of her pig.
THE signature was that of General
Pershng."
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
Couldn't Follow Sujt

Swell" remarked the facetious per-
son, "do you believe in the old saying.
When in Rome do as the Romans
dor"
NO replied the widely Travelled
man. 81 am an adaptable person as a
rule, but / was once the unwilling guest
of some cannibals on an island in the
Pacific, and l couldn't do as those par
ucular Romans did when they sat
down to a banquet"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
speakInq Of STRANGE Words.

And, speaking Of strange words one
has been appearing lately which al
ways gives us pause because It looks
50 queer. We have to stop and pro-
nounce II aloud ere we can proceed
with the news Of the day.
The word Is 'prcHar."
Does one say 'proo-erf' Or how2
OF course II means 'pre-war," or
"befo' de wah,' but lt's a mean look
ins, foreign word. when printed with
out the hyphen.-Cleyeland Plain
Dealcr
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
WIN a Different Meaning.

Two neighbors were talking about
the young man who had lived off his
mother al Of his married life. He had
a nice home. etc, but the neighbors
knew he had never made enough
money to pay for It, They also knew
Of his mothers helping ,r, out"
"That fellow sort O reminds me Of
what Abraham Lincoln said one time"
remarked the first ueighbor
"How's that?" queried the second.
Lincoln said: All / have ana all
/ hope to be owe to my mother.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14

appeared and your Vegetable Compound
has made me a well, strong woman 80
/ do all my own homework. / cannot
recommend Lydia f. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound too highly to women
passing through the Change of Life"
Mrs. FRANK HENSON, 1916 S. Orchads
ST., Urbana, III.
Women who suffer from nervousness
cheat flashes," backache, headaches
and "the blues" shoul try this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia Z. Pinks
hams Vegetable Compound.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
TIE DENTISTS TROUBLES.
The dentist has his troubles.

After working on woman who had
an eXtravagant couture to impede his
progress and handicap his manipula-
tons, DR.. Pullem fright name withheld
by advertising Department. sighed his
relief and motioned for her to arise.
The woman pulled herself together.
looked into a mirror. and then again
seated herself in the chair.
Il am all through with your teeth"
the dentist said.
Il know" the woman answered.
but aren't you going to fix up my
neutrality-suspicious. Telegram.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
State OF Ohio, city OF Toledo Lucas

State OF Ohio, City OF Toledo Lucas
County--ss
senior partner OF the firm of F. ]. Cheney
& Co. doing business In the City of To-
leo1, County and State aforesaid, and that
sale hrm viii pay the sum of ONE HUN
BRED DOLLARS for any case OF Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use Of
HALL CATARRH MEDICINE
FRANK }. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
A .. 1888
(Sean A. w. Gleason. Notary Public
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces OF the System
Druggists, 75c. Testimonials free.
+. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Ohio.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
Generally Useful.

Mrs. Rankin-Mrs. Giddigad says
she takes lot of comfort out of their
new maid.
Mrs Phyle-But isn't a maid a great
expense to person III her eircum-
StanceS2
Yes, but she says she gets her mon
ey's worth"
''HOw2"
The girl is so pretty both of them
always get seats on the street cars"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
Don't Shoot Live Pigeons.

Any pigeon in the mir may be a car
rler pigeon h''. frw0m a loft under
government supervision. Its destruc-
ton may be "a serious loss to the
American army All persons, there,
fore. arc urged to refrain from shoot
ing pigeons and to discourage the prac-
tice Of hunters and of children.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
Modified Request.

A tramp went into a farmhouse re
Gently. and, seeing no one about but q
very old woman, he said in fierce tone;
GIVE me u good drink Of milk, or
else"
But Pat NIulcahey. the owner Of the
house. came behind him suddenly, and,
catching him bv the neck said:
Elise whatf"
Elise water" said the tramp hum
bly,.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
Tough Luck.

His wife had followed him across
to be a Red Cross nurse.
During bit of German strafing he
fell wounded and woke up several
hours later in field hospital. His
wife was bending over him.
Amt that just my luck, jenny" he
murmured with all the pretty nur-
ses there are over here to look after
the soldiers l had to draw you"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
Not a New Experlence.

Two recruits Were waiting for fur
Their instructions at Camp Dodge. la.
One of the men, striving to be So
ciable, said: We'll l suppose this
war business will he new work to us"
80, l don't know" replied the other.
''You see, | have been married to the
wrong girl for five years."
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
Effort That Availed.

$50 al last you have made literature
profitable"
Yes" replied Mr.. Penwiggle -
never sold many compositions. Bur
Kept plugging away copying my own
stuff tiItlnow I can commaud first
rate COMPENSATION as q tyiiSt."
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14

naQ an attack OK
grippe which lasted
all winter and left
me in a weakened
condition. l felt at
times that I would
never be we'll again.
! read of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
"a bic Compound
and what it did for
women in z
through the Change
ofLife, so / told my
doctor l would try
it. / soon began to
gain in str ength
and the annoying
uup,nfpun No dfm
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
A Real snouter-

so you lost out on that oil specula-
ton. Why, ! thought the broker told
you they had "A gusher.'
80 he did. but he must have re-
ferred to the man who wrote the pros
pectus."
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
The Jov Of Criticism.

Don't find fault With man unless
you think you could do as well if you
We're in his place"
"What do you want TO do? Take al
the fun out of watching a baseoaii
game?'
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14

Every young man has a great future
ahead Of him, but it usually persists
In staying there.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14
Disconnected.

where's Flubdubt' began the head
If the firm Il can't find him"
He's at his post of duty"
TIN. / never thought of looking
for him there"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1918-09-14

WoInan's Destiny.
~'IWII . ~NStIIIJs
Must be a terrible job"
NAIhnt ~

Must be a terrible job"
"What?"
THAT of lady lion tanner"
Nav; every woman is a born lion
tanner, only most of them have to take
it out in bOssing a shrimp of a hus-
band. Only occasionally does one get
a chance to boss something worthy of
her whip"