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The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12

Interest is growing in the weighing and mea surfing test being conducted for babies this week by the woman's com mittee of the council of defense. on request of the government, and more than 400 were weighed and measured yesterday. The majority of those weighed and measured are normal, q few were found to be subnormal, and these arc sent to the Children's hospital for ex- animation.
 This movement to conserve the chill dren of the United States was started by the child welfare department of the United States at Washington. Investi- gation proved that more than J000D babies died in 1917 needlessly. Officials were brought to realize that the chill dren must be conserved and this cam paign was started looking to saving at least 100,000 of these babies.
 While many women have brought in their babies to be weighed and meas ured. many have failed, and the wom- ans committee of the council of defense is of the opinion they are not reaching the people they would wish to reacn and if any one has children they want
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
Had Pellagra, Is Saved from Grave
Woman Sure She Would Have Been in Her Grave Without BauEhn's
 Treatment

Mrs. Harriett Lowe. Aberdeen. Miss. writes: T am more than grateful to you for your valuable Baughn's Treatment am doing fine and can't say enough to your credit. am quite sure l would have been in the grave without it."
 Don't you suppose this letter made us feel good to know we had saved lifeE Many such lives have been saved Baughns Pellagra Treatment has saved many from the grave. So sure are we that it will cure pellagra that we supply the treatment on the basis of refundlng the money in case the custo- mer is not fully satisfied.
 l Your west crime is delay. Don't de- 1 lav. Write today. right now, to Ameri' 1 can Compromising Company, Box 20l4, l Jasper, Ala. and get Baughn's big free booklet on pellagra, remembering the
 money is refunded in any case where tho
 remedy fails to cure--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
ROTARY LUNCHEON
W. H. StockIlam to Make Address at
 Regular Meeting Today

Rotarians will enjoy their regular luncheon today at o'clock at the Tut viler hotel, at which time an address will be made by William H. Stockham of the Stockham Pipe and Fittings com nanv. Several other features will also be introduced and plans discussed for attending the annual international con- vention of Rotary club at Kansas City, Mo June 2S to 28. President F. H. Andrews requests all Rotarians to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
Marriage Licenses

The following marriage licenses were issued in the probate office yesterday: Louis E. Price to Mrs. Kate G. Alter sohn.
 Joe Arnold to Miss Emma Tyren William Ream to Miss Dora Harsep- holder.
 Garfield Kemp to Miss Lula Wilkerson Thomas s. Sheppard to Miss Beu.ai' Gatrice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
GENERALS OF ALLIED ARMIES, ATTENTION

Field Marshall J. Frank Rush. ton has issued orders to the com manding generals of all the df- visions of the allied armies to have their troops report in full strength at n ssDutch treat" luncheon to be held Thursday afternoon at l o'clock at the Tutwiler. Owing to the vital importance of the mat ters to be discussed. 1t Is impera- tive that every member of the ai- lied armies be present promptly at schedule time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
Judge Grubb Resumes
 His Duties at Court

Judge W. l. Grubb, of the United States court, who recently underwent an oper- ation for appendicitis at St. Vincent's hospital, is able to be back at his of fee in the federal building, and will preside at the special session Of the United States court beginning July 2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS

During my incumbency as assistant city attorney and, later, as city attor- ney, it has been my pleasure, my duty, and my opportunity, in my feeble way, to aid to the extent of my limited abilities in the solution of these problems to which I have referred.
 Tn retiring from office I have con- sciousness that, during the course of my services, the guiding star and principle of my activities has been the interests of the city to the exclusion of all other motives
 I deem 1t my duty, in retiring from this office, to render to you brief re- port of the status of the city's legal af- fairs in order that my successor may have the benefit of the information here in contained and to assure you that, at any time in the future I shall deem 1t a nrivilege to furnish to you, or to your city attorney, any information, assist ance. suggestions, advice, aid or counsel | that you may see fit to call for. IMPORTANT CASES l Following the statement MT. ullman filed a list of important cases pending ! in the courts, in which the city was in tterested. among them the T. c. McDon- lald tax case, the Southern Bell Tele- Iphone case pending before the state utilities commission. involving tele- iphone rentals; the Rhodes case. pertain ling to arrests by police officers or
 Continued on Page Nine)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-06-12
PRIZES OFFERED

Prizes are being offered this weeh, beginning this morning, for the capta.n of the booth selling the largest anount of stamps. Many other incentives for hard work on the part of the new addi- tion to the w. s. s. force will be gwen. Mrs R. r. Johnston was highly elated with the success made yesterday and ex- pressed the wish that the entire fund could be raised in this coming drive.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
STOMACH ACTS FINE!
No INDIGESTION, GAS,
HEARTBURN, AGIOITY
Pape's Diapepsin" fixes
sick, sour, upset stom-
achS in five minutes.

You don't want slow remedy when
YOUR stomach is had-or an uncertain
one--or harmful one-your stomach Isl
too valuable, you mustn't ujure h with
drastic drugs.
Pape's Diapepsin is noted for it's speed
in giving relief, its harmlessncss. its
certain, unfai1ing action IN regulating
sick, sour. gassy stomachs. It's quick
relief in indigestion. dyspepsia and gas
tritis. when caused by acidity has made
1t famous the world over.
Keep this wonderful stomach sweet
ener in your home-keep It haudy-Eef
large ffty-cent case from any drug
store and then Il anyone should eat
some thing which doesn't agree with
them; If what they cat Jays like lead
fermants and zours and forms gas;
causes headache. dizziness and nausea;
quotations Of acid and adigcsted food
-remember as soon as Pape IS Diapepsin
comes in contact with tire stomach II
helps to ueuUalize the excessive ac3dIfy.
then All the stomach distress caused ~
it disappears. Its promptness certainty
and ease in overcoming such stomach
disorders IS a revelation to those who
trv ~ ADV
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
CROWN POINT

Dance AT the Carney, West Halfway
house on Saturday night. March 9th
1915 Everybody invited. s2-4
Mrs- H. J. Wheaton has retlrned
from Freepor,. H., where she spent
the past week with Mrs Harry swertz.
formerly % Crown Point.
Mrs J. 4, Umple5y has returned from
4 short visit with carr friends
Mrs Clayton O. Root. who attended
a lumber mans convention at South
Bend ON Thursday and Friday mas re
turned home
The ANomens Study Club Wi meet
fer their resular fortnishtly session
ON TUESDAY. Tho program VIII 81 as
fellows. Review 81 the orera season
Mrs nInwiddje, Regulation OF the
markets. Mrs Cole; Women as purcb-
asing agents in the home. MrzNan-
rose.
Mrs george Horst and Mrs. ]. &
Meyer went 10 Chicago on THURSDAY
10 visit with Mrs. Peter Horst who
is living with her daughter. Mrs Mel
vim Pierce.
John Heiser. employed in the r. R.
ards at Gibson spent Friday With
his mother Ms Margaret Heiscr.
Mss Maurne HIGHWAY who Is at
tending Columbia school or Expression
n chicago, win spend the week end
With her parents. Mr.. and Mrs r. F.
Heighway, Miss HIGHWAY VIII COM
plete her course, at Columbia this year
and through her splendid talents along
this line. Miss HIGHWAY has been en-
gagged with the Lincoln Lyceum Blu
reau - tour tho Northern United States
this summer a story teller.
AIRS Fred Heide and Nj. VIII Bar
iholosner Of Chicago arc spending
few DAYS with the Bartholomew family
on East street.
The local board in Crown Point has
indicted tho following men for service
this week. AloN J Lauernau. Merrill
VILE Edward M Schreibcr cedar
Lako--san Antonio. TeNas-avietion
section. siEnal corps Wn H. Peterson.
Lowell. Arthur Chester. Lovell-San
Antonio Texas aviation section sig
nal corps.
Tho goeernment is asking for more
and SIN more books for our soldiers
Hotb home and abroad. Crown Point
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
MILLER TOLD To
KEEP HANDS OFF
" Alien Enemy" Mayor of
Mich. City Hears From
Service Commission.

MICHIGAN CITY. Ind March p
a new twist was given 10 the case 49,
Fred c. 1Iinler, alien enemy" mayor oc
Michigan City, when the public serFi c-
coTuni ssion today sent him a 5elesral
directing him - cease interfering wit4
The movement Of trains OF cars over tr-
switch tracks or the Michigan Centre
railroad used for the shipment Of SAND
y few DAYS ago the beard Of w7r3 s.
of Michigan city, o. which Mayor u g.
Ter is member. passed a resolution
directing the superintendent 81 police
to notify and command tee = ssr
Central 10 stop the operation % CO ~
on q side track IN West se:ord sire e.
until the company received psr-7.-
10 operate there.
Samuel j. TAYLOR who has mad
fght to keep Miller ort e she cr.e"
or mayor. is president OF the 7inS~-s7
sand Company.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
CARY BIBLE
GOAL IS
NEARLY 500
Seek 1000 Members for
Glasses by Arrival
of Easter.

goa Of six hundred men in Bible
classes in the thirteen churches coop
Grating Gin the campaign for i 600 men
in Bible classes by Easter" has been
set for tomorrow and every man IN
Gary is invited TO attend the church
of his choice.
In a number Of the cooperating
churches the mems classes were not
organized until last week and a greatly
increased total attendance is expected
tomorrow. More than 400 men we're in
attendance last Sunday. as shown BY
the compiled report received al the 7
NJ 9 \. The campaiSners Of ali
churches are urged to report the total
attendance Of men and boys sixteen
years Of age or older to Acting General
Secretary Lester w. Carlander Of the
7. III. c. A. tomorrow afternoon or early
Monday.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
DON'T LET A COLD
KEEP YOU At HOME
DR.. Kings New Discovery
will keep you on the job,
feeling fit.

When The first little snifIe or sneezo
comes. take a spoonful of this colo,
cough and grippe reliever.
For half a century now DR.. King :
New Discovery has been effective in re
lieving and checking colds in The heads
ard chests OF countless sufferers of all
ages
For half a century, toe. it has been
sold for fifty cents a bottle with never
a Iessening Of the quality. Get 4 bottle
today &c prepared for tho sudden al
tack OF fresh cold. All druggists
Keep your Stomach and Liver Healthy
If you want good health. a clear cont
pleKion and freedom from Dizziness
Constipa ton Biliousness, Headaches
and Indigestion. take DR.. Kings New
Lille Pills. They drive out fermenting
aud undigested foods and give quick re
lief. son CSC. all gisfs-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
NEW FOOD
REGULATIONS

From this date on and until further
notice the only limitation placed on
the use or meats - that imposed on
"Meatless Tuesday
Every day one Nheatless meal should
be ser, I'd. Breakfast has been desiE-
mated as the wheatless moaL This rule
must be observed a. all hotels. restau-
ants and lunch counters
From this date on mp To and includ-
ing April 18th the restriction has been
removed from mutton and lamb and
this meat may be served on meatIess
Tuesday
The stock Of pork and beef on hand
IS sun Client TO warrant the normal
consumption or these products on tine
DAYS not desisned "Mesuess
Monday IS wheatless DAY.
TUESDAY i meatless dst
Wednesday is wheatless breakfast.
Thursday is wheauess breakfast.
Fridey Wheatess BREAKFAST
Saturday whestIess breakfast
Sunday wheatless breakfast.
Observe the $3.50 rule in selling aol~.
This rule must he strictly conrorr,td
with. In case no substitutes are await
able the grocer should refuse 70 sell
hour. He is only erdsnger his IL
cense II - refuses 70 comply.
Buy your bread at the bakeries and
stores The -four YOU purchase at tho
stores should be used for graves. etc.
The -four shortage is acute
Chicago bakers who have been ship
ping their products into Indiana with
the Instructions TO whom they sell to
pay no attention TO the regulations
OF the food administration are riding
10 a faU" The price Of bread SUITS
considered fair by the admjnistration
must be maintained and the sooDer
local bakers as we'll aS outs ldcrs main
tain these prices the better FOR All
concerned
Schedule of Bread Fricesi
One pound loaf wholesale. Ttec; retail
slac for I7c: 1 pound loaf bakery
bread. wrapped. wholesale, Sc; retail,
single loaf &c; Ia pound loaf whole
sale. 12c retail single loaf 1Sc; q
pound loaf, wholesale &c; retail single
loaf &c. = pound loaf wholesale. sc.
single loaf Tl1c-2 for 15c,
If you are paying any more for your
bread YOU are paying too much and
your grocer or baker is guilty Of prof
iteering and s liable TO have his licenses
revoked
r. G. PARRY.
Federal Food Administrator for Cary /
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
LOWELL

William p. Peterson and Arthur
Claussen Of Lowell have enlisted in tho
army and leave today for some point in
Texas
Mrs. Matthias HoeVeL 81. died at her
home here this morning She was about
IS years Of age. She leaves eight chill
dren 70 mourn her death Her husband
passed away last June and since that
time she has been In very poor health.
No arrangements have been made for
her funeral on account OF not hearing
from some Of the children in the west
Several or CUR basketball fans went
- Hammond last night 10 root for the
Lowell team. They were all enthusi-
sstic for the Lowell team and hope she
may win the flnal cham pionship Rane
r c. Brown went 10 Chicago on bust
ness last evening.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
EVEN CROSS, SICK
CHILDREN LOVE
SYRUP OF FIGS
If feverish, bilious, consti-
pated, give fruit laxa
tive at once.

Don't scold your fretful. peevish child
See If tongue is coattd this is a sure
sign its little stomach. liver and bowels
are cloggod with sour waste.
When hstlesz. pale feverish. full %
cold. breath bad, throat sore. doesn't
cat, sleep or act naturally. has stomach
ache. Indigestion diarrhoea- give tea
spoonful of California Syrup OF Figs
and in few hours all the foul waste
the sour bile and fermenting food passes
out of the bowels and you have wei
and playful child again. Children love
this harmless fruit laxative" anq
mothers can. rest easy after giving d..
because it never fails 10 make their
little "insides" clean and sweet.
Keep it handy. Mother, A little Civ
en- today saves a sick child tomorrow.
but get the genuine. Ask your druggist
for a eo-cent bottle Of California Syrup
If Figs" which has directions for
babies. children OF all ages and for
srown-ups plainly on the bottle Re
member there arc counterfeits sold here.
so surely look and see that yours i7
made by the California Fig ~yrup
Company" Hand back with contempt
any other ms syrup.-Ady.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
Gary Theatre

manager Werner has secured another
pleasing vaudeville bin for the Gary
theatre tomorrow. Seven big metro
pa tan acts VIII Dc given At this the
atre tomorrow matinee and twice At
ent- The hill includes the famous
Cleora Miller Trio one OF the most tai
ented musical acts on the road
NOV aioo ana serrorte present opera
nallet the DIX SRI show Of vaudeville.
othef NUMBERS are up TO the metro
politan standard and offer the best en-
tertzinment
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
SPIZAK IS DEFEATED

For the nrst time in seven years John
SpIsak, claimant of tina roller skating
championship OF Ind was defeated IN
two mile race by Ed Miller the River
view champion, a t the Indiana Gardens
Roller Skating rink at Robertsdale last
nisht- The time was seven minutes and
four seconds.
Miller took the lead ~ the start and
maintained It throughout the - laps.
Spisak was right at his heels on every
turn but was unable TO pass the crack
Chicago skater. SpissNs brother. Andy
suffered a bad spill, forcing him out OF
the race. John Hlavich was third.
In the Glass B, one-mile race. Hlaveh
won The time was s:45. The skate
boys race was csptuted by young Can
uer Time. 1 minutes.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
LIVES zoo YEARS!

For more than 200 years HARLEM oil
the famous national remedy Of Holland
has been recognized as an infailible re.
lief from all forms OF kidney and blad-
der disorders. It's very age is proof
that it must have unusual merit
II you are troubled with pains or
aches in the back, feel tired in the
morning. headache, indigestion inson1-
MIA. painful or too frequent passage 81
urine, irritation or stone in the bladder.
YOU Will almost certainly fnde quick re-
sules. This IS the good old remedy ths 7
has stood the test for hundreds OF
years. prepared in the proper ousntity
and convenient form IN take II ia i'm
ported direct from Holland laboratories.
and YOU can GET il 2 any drug store.
Your money promptly refunded IL It
oosE not relieve you. But be sure 70
get the genuine GOLD MEDAL. brand
In boxes, three sizee.-Adv.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
PACKERS WIN
THEIR FIGHT

CHICAGO. March Big packers o.
day won their nGht to prevent the FED
erai trade commissions seizure Of pa
pers in the vault of Henry Vedeer.
Swifts attorney. The United States
court Of appeals reversed the decision o.
Federal judge Lands. The court sad
it was no bar to further proceedings and
it IS supposed the government viii
make other efforts 10 file Into Needer's
file
Francis T. Heney u out Of The city
but District Attorney Clync IS planning
new moves
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
FIRST METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
CHURCH.

Adams and Seventh: William Grant
Seaman Minister
ATTENTION MEN, Tou arr wanted
In the Bible Class a. $50. Get in this
Big Game
sunday school $50 Glasses Tor all
age
Morning worship 1o.45. The pastor
rill BEGIN series OF Pre- Easter sun
dsv morning sermons. Theme this
sunday morning. The Crowd and the
cross" Special music
The Juniors meet a. 500 ?. m. \ hep
~. helpful service for the youngsters
The Intermediates meet at 500 The
pastor Will continue his converse tons
with the Intermediates
YOUNG Peoples Social Hour a. 500.
Lunch at 500.
Devotional Meeting at $50
Evening Worship 81 Tt5. subject:
Shall We Win the War
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
Mother Gray's Powders
Benefit Many Children

Thousands Of mothers have found
Mother Gray's Sweet PoWders an excel
ienr remedy for children complaining Of
headache colds. feVerishuess. stoma ch
froAhlss and bowel irreEuls rities from
which children suffer They are easy
and pleasant 90 take and excellent re
suits are accomplished by theirs use
Usel by mothers for 80 years. sold by
Druggists every where . cents.-AdV-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
FORMER HAMMOND
COUPLE ESCAPE

CHICAGO March o-pavid T Harm
y. fornef editor or tho hammond Trl-
e1ne' president Of the Protecto Man
ufectprtnE company and Mrs IIsrrI1
IS aPed serious injury when
their auto eoNided with n tax+ al y
Grove avenue and w. Madison street.
oak Park.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
CRIMINAL TERM
IS CONCLUDED

The trial of Criminal cases in the
court OF Judge HARDY ~ Hammond
closed Yesterday and Deputy Prsscu-
Tor Thomas wac congratulated upon the
fact that throughout the entire Grim
insl term not an acquital was returned
by a jury.
Robert Black or Indiana Harbor was
the last TO be tried. The jury fined
him S25 and costs for gougins out an
eve Of Tony Morushes
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
EAST SIDE PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH

Corner 7th avenue and Penns> wanna
street. Edgar Puntenney smith pastor
song servicie and bible school $50
\ m.
Preaching services. 100 a m and
745 = IN The pastor will preach at
both services
subject forenoon sermon: Faith
fulness Until Death
Subject evening sermon: The Re'-
eIatton God Gave % His Son
mems brotherhood class vas or
RANKED in the Sabbath school last
sabbath with O. F. Mishler as presl-
dent. Mr. Cuthbert as secretary and G.
Mathis az treasurer. Jas A.
sw.in1ler Is this teacher 1T is hoped
that by the end OF the month the mem
hsrship or the class will have reached
100 Let the men OF the community
really TO the support Of the class. A
7,o-,ns class with Miss Aurola Nc
rntvre as teacher i also making
drive Tor increased membership
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
CARY DOCTOR ARRESTED :
FOR SHOOTING NEGRO

D l.. f Loar. 10Th avenue and Broad
way. a we'll known Gary physician. was
arrested last night on charge Of as
sault and battery with intent 70 Kill. He
gave bonds OF $4,000.
The police also held as witness
Charles NJ Parks. 2l19 Madison street.
who is said to have received a bullet
wound in the arm during quarrel over
an auto. Losr was arrested at 21S3
Adams street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09

has sent two hundred and thirty books
to Fort Harrison and Camp Taylor
bHt We want to send many more.
Let every person look over MS books
ard make selection for this purpose.
then telephone the Public Library and
BOY Scout viii call for them. Do
this
Readable books on all subjects, tina
are in good condition are acceptable
Scientific books. however. must be OF
recent date.
The library force viii attend 10 all
the details of the preparation and ship
ping OF The books. For further infor-
nation telephone 27o-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
POLICE TAKE CORPSE
FROM LITTLE CALUMET

4 hunter looking for game aicnS the
Little Calumet river 4 half-miie east OF
Broadway. Gary, late yesterday after
noon. saw body floating in the water.
Police wers summoned and Officers
krievitz and Nesser towsd the body %
the shore There Deputy Coroner Tar-
rington ordered the remains taken TO
the Williams nlorKue.
TIE remains were those OF a man
about 40 10 pounds. feet 10 inches
black hair dark complexion. brown mus
tsche and stout build
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
CLOSED TO
INDIANA CONTRACTION

Health Comm sstoner Robertson de-
manded Of Indiana health authorities
yesterday that they cease sending CON
nous disease victims here Three
'tpHoLd cases from Whiting I'D Indt-
ana Harhor during the DAY. one Of
which died. caused the commissioner to
act
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
FOR STATE SENATOR,

t0IICr j MES.
Announce to the voters Of Lake. For
ter. Jasper and Newton Counties that
1 wifi he candidate Tor denomination
for the position OF State Senator from
this Joint district. my candidacy being
subject 10 the decision or the republl-
can primaries.
40 D. NJ KINDER
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
NOTICE TO THE FARMERS
OF NORTH TOWNSHIP

rou srs requested to meet At the
Ssxony school house, $50. Monday
evening. for the purpose Of making
known your seed requirements 10 the
H. s. Department OF Agriculture.
ss-2 VA. f. WATER, Trustee
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-09
ACCIDENTAL DEATH.
lsnecInI to The Tiaesl

WHITING. Ind, March "A verdict
or accidental death was returned at the
coroner's inquest into the death Of
Reinhart T. BaurngarteR who was
found asphyxisted a. his home here
Friday The funeral is 70 be held from