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The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
Bringing Home the Germs.


When our soldier boys mingle with
che soldiers of all nationalities and
fight over strange and disease-soaked
soil they may acquire m" ny strange
disease germs and, returning to Ameri
ca, bring them along, warns World
Outlook. Pestilence has generally
been a camp follower of war. But SCI
ence is dealing with this problem with
unprecedented vigor. Sir William Os-
Ter said: Never before in history has
so great a host been assembled; never
before in war time have armies been
so healthy"
Yet we are warned as to the danger
Of indiscriminate immigration after
The war and ofsthe great need of care
full medical and sanitary preparation
70 combat the unfamiliar diseases that
Sammies will bring home.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
Great Banking System.

John SHELTON Williams, in the New York
Independent.
The resources OF all the banks of this
country today are more than S37, 900, 900, 900
This is an Increase since July, 1913, OF
nearly $4,000 100000.
These are wonderful figures The imagi-
nation can hardly conceive them Yet
they are but the totals of our everyday
life, our everyday business. Upon the
strength and soundness of the banks OF
the country depend largely our ability tc
conduct successfully the vast operations
upon which trade and commerce and In.
dustry all depend
Our banks have assisted enormously ir
the successful negotiation of the first and
second Liberty loans: and they have al
The same time kept themselves in strong
and LIQUID condition while financing sc
largely these gigantic undertakings. Tho
power and patriotism of our banks are,
and rightly so. source of deep gratifi-
cation if rot of pride. The people do well
to have faith In them.
Their resources now are approximately
twice as great as tie combined resources
Of the great banks of issue Of leading ma.
tons of the world, including the Bank of
England. the Bank of France, the Bank
Of Russia, the Imperial German Reicha
bank, the Bank of Spain and the Imperial
Bank OF Japan, according TO their recent
reports
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
The Versatile Barber.

Some years ago there was boom
town, Blessing, on the gulf coast of
Texas, relates the New York Evening
Sun. A newcomer built q shack there
near the railway station. On one side
he ha3 !, barber chair and necessary
equipment, and on the other forge
and anvil. Between the two trades he
managed to make living.
One day travelling salesman went
into the shack, threw himself into the
barber chair and astled that he be
shaved so he could catch a train that
was lue in fifteen minutes.
The proprietor looked across the
shack and shook his head.
Sorry, mister" he said, but there's
a plowshare ahead of YOU
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
LIONS CHANGE IN CAPTIVITY
King OF the Jungle Grows Darker In
Color Skull Broader, Shorter
and More Massive.

Captivity proves to have q marked
Effect on both the external appearance
and the head-shape of lions. Observa-
lions have been made on five specimens
Of Felis leo massaica that had died
after several years Of life In the Zoo
ogical park in Washington, states a
correspondent, and Sd specimens Of the
same species that We're killed in the
wild state in East Africa.
The chief external differences noted
arc much darker color, more luxuriant
name, and longer tufts of hair on the
shows in the park animals as com
pared With wild ones of the same age
Confinement in q damp atmosphere has
teen shown to increase fermentation
III birds, and it is assumed that an at
nlospheric humidity greater in Wash
ington than in Africa has produced the
same effect in lions. The bones were
even more strillingly affected.
The skulls of the captive lions are
h~oader and shorter, more massive and
bulky, and indicate that the powerful
muscles of the jaws and neck that are
81 much exercised by the prey-seizing
Of wild lions have had little effect on
home Shaping in the confined animals
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
GREEN'S AUGUST Flower

Has been used for all ailments that
are caused BY 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 a gentle laxative regulates digestion
both in stomach and intestines, cleans
and sweetens the stomach and alimen-
tary canal, stimulates the liver to se-
crete the bile and impurities from the
blood. Sold in all civilized countries.
30 and 80 cent bottles ADV.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
EnsIish Wear Clogs.
From Pearson's Weekly.

The greatly increased cost OF labor In
The British isles has directed attention te
! class OF footwear that has been going
out OF fashion owing to the increased
earning power OF the working classes
The clog is shoe Of leather with a wood.
en- sole, to which the upper leather is at.
tached by small nails The wooden sole
ls protected by light garmeure OF iron
.unning around the edge.
Hundreds Of London school chiidren are
now wearing clogs which cost about 2
shilIings a pair. and tho London county
council school teachers have been pro.
siding clogs for Ill sho1 pupils who pay
FOR Their by weekly installments of &
pence each.
Should the price Of leather increase
much more the city man will most prob.
ably be coming to bus,ness In clogs.
though they Will be OF better type. and
already for country wear one can buy az
elegant pair Of lace UP clogs for quar-
ter OF the price OF an equally efficient
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
Dream Of Future Belgium.

Belgium is desert, and of all its
titles where has accumulated so much
that is historical and beautiful there
'emain intact only four-Antwerp,
Brussels, Client and Bruges. But 1t is
possible that a change is at hand, that
3ruges may once more become mot
he Venice Of the North for that time
S past-but an important town in a
-egenerated Belgium, for already its
citizens have begun to dream of deliv-
GRANGE and new existence, with some
portion of their former prosperity.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
sutton Mystery Explained.
From the Pittsburgh Post.


Back of question raised by a Boston
ian turks a tense scene with an Indian
background. Lurk with this to the end,
and then don't accuse us of not present.
ing novelty:
Herbert Maxwell asked: rs 1t possible
to trace to it's source the invariable rule
under which the clothes of men button
from left to right and the clothes of wom-
en- from right to left?''
John d. Dobson. of Woonsocket. r. L..
writes: Simply because it came easier
for the ladies maids to perform the
Office of buttoning.' Fave you ever no.
tice6 how awkward it is for your tailor,
when he buttons your coat?
Why are there two buttons on the back
Of mans coat? Some think they are a
survival of button used on 18th century
riding coats. When the wearer was on
his horse, the coat tails were buttoned up
A tribe of North American Indians,
deep believers IN the value of symbolism,
refused to heed a missionary because he
could not explain to them the significance
Of these two buttons.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
Back to Civilization.

Bobby and his folks had just moved
into Chicago. Through some misun-
derstanding the carpets and most of
the furniture were delayed nearly q
week. During that time Bobby and
his little new-lnade friends had q glo-
rous time racing through the almost
empty house. Late one afternoon the
furniture arrived and things were soon
set in order. Bobby was heartbroken.
The next morning he greeted his
friends with: ooh, pshaw, kids! You
can't come i'll any more. We've come
back to Civilizations
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
SOAP AND POSSIBLE FAMINE.
Youngsters Have No Worry Over I'm.
pending Danger Conservation
Of the Present Supply.

Probably all the youngsters, pnrticus
larly the boys, believe that while
there's life there's soap. The millen-
NAL dream of their childhood years
would come could they but escape tho
daily inquisition Of soap and water.
Apparently there will never, be q wa
ter shortage. But, according to aQ-
vices from Washington, indicating posA
sible failure of the soap supply unless
everyone conerves carefully, there u
a faint hope for the youngsters OF re-
lief from a part of the daily sanitary
ordeal. Oh, joy!
If all the fathers OF the country WIN
carelessly leave the soap In their bath
water enough times, and all the moth.
ers will carefully wrap their wet wasfis
ragssaround the cakes, and all the kids
will blow sufficient number OF soap
| bubbles, observes a writer In the MiN
lswaukee Journal. there Will not be an1
more of the hateful stuff that the Ger
mans first introduced for cleansing
purposes and to the discomfort of bill.
lions Of happy boys and girls. Folks.
did not use soap in biblical days. They,
had only ashes and grease to scruh,
with. The early Greeks and Romano
got along without 1t. Why should H.
be necessity today?
The old folks may look forward with.
fear to soap famine. They may de-
precate the lessened production of fatA
and the inability to transport vegetable
oils from over the seas. They may call
those who waste soap citizen slackers,
nonpatriots and all that. But the
youngsters have their own opinion. On
with the soap. Let it all be bathed up
! quickly. Then long, long rest from
the daily soap annoyance.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

py local applications as they cannot reach
the diseased portion of the ear There Is
only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness,
and that IS by constitutional remedy.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts
through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces
of the System. Catarrhal Deafness Is
caused by an infiamed condition Of the
mucous lining of the. Eustachian, Tube
rumbling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result. Unless the Inflammation can be re-
daced and this tube restored to its nor,
forever. Many cases Of Deafness ar
caused by Catarrh, which is an iniiame
condition OF the Mucous Surfaces.
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for ar
case Of Catarrhal Deafness that canLI.
be cured by HALLS CATARHF
MEDICINE
f J. Cheney G. Co. Toledo, Ohio.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
MOT the Same.

fiedgling author at the Century
club In New York drew forth mana-
script and volunteered to read 1t TO
Robert w. Chambers.
You know how Poe the young
man said read his stories to an DIG
eolored nanny, don't you? lie pc
seved that what pleased the old NAM
my would please the public, ana ne
KILLED the scenes the old girl dldn
Hike. and built up those she did We'll
Bob, ] want-n ha, ha Il want 10
use you in the game way. Have
drink and cigar. and then
Excuse me, my boy" said Mr,
Chambers, AID he rose and took mis-
.Asat and stick.
"a-ou don't happen to be Poe, and
therefore I don't feel called on 70 pe
y@nr old colored nanny.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
Hungry or Thlrsty7

heard George Tully. the we'll
known actor tell good story Of a
chance meeting with a breakdown per-
former. observes a writer in the Chi
cago American.
While feeling in his pocket for the
coin, it occurred to him to
ask the derelict: "Have you had break
fast yet?"
\ hungry-or was 1t thirsty p
look came into the latter's eyes.
Not drop" he. replied earnestly.
Not ii drop, George, on my honor .''5sy
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03

Tower Trapped Germans.
From the London Telegraph.

From the London Telegraph
General Clergerie, who was chief of staff
to General Gallieni at the battle of the
Marine, has recalled some crucial rents
that turned the tide of the war To be-
gin with, the Eiffel tower played useful
part, and those who never admired the
Sou-meter iron monument are now recon-
ciled to 1t.
Inc German commanders, apparently
under the delusion that the French were
TOO stupid to know anything about wire
less, used the latter constantly in COM
munication among themselves. All these
messages We're tapped by the Eiffel
tower and. when necessary, decided but
half the time the Germans did not even
take the trouble to use cipher. Thus
among other interesting pieces Of infor-
nation General C1ergerie learned that
General Won Marwitz, commanding the
cavalry in Won Kluck's army, informed
Won Kluck that his men and horses were
spent and could not move for two days;
that the men fell asleep with exhaustion
on their saddles and that nearly all the
horses wanted reshoeing.
Another useful message tapped by the
Eiffel tower was one, September 8, from
Won Kluck himself, saying that he was
retiring with his first army, and in fact
telling the other army commanders
clearing out
General Clergerie also gives the first
authentic account of the historic taxicab
day of September Z. A new division ar
rived that day to join the Paris army.
but how to get it to the front, nearly
40 miles away, in time? Railway trans
port 1t was found. could carry only 5000
men. How were the remaining 5000 to be
got out?
Clergerie had an inspiration, and de-
cided to risk using taxicabs. Gallieni APP
proved. Clergere had 100 taxis perma-
nently at his disposal, but wanted 600.
Each taxi could carry five men, and thus
In two journeys 800 could bring 5000 men
to the front. They must be ready by
O'clock A requisition order was sent out
at o'clock. The news spread like Wild
fire in the taxicab depots, and, as Cler-
gerie SAYS, 1t was a curious sight to see
many chauffeurs driving fares in the
Paris streets suddenly stop on hearing
the order. turn the fare out and Gtart off
at once ito go into battle" and by 8
O'Clock the 600 taxis stood ready at Gagny
just outside Paris. They were inspected
by Galleni.
Two routes, going and coming for the
doUalo Journey, We're mapped out, relier
Gag E'ith tires and petrol drove at inter
walls in the procession and stores were
also placed at points along the road.
The taNis, each carrying five men, started
20 yards behind one another and In two
Journeys the GOO taNis had brought 5000
rcen by aybreak, ready to go into the
cattle of the Ourcq. and win 1t, which
they did.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
At the Firesidc.

Blizzard comm nigher-chimney'
runblin' sound; but thank the Lord for
fire, and room to stand around Trou-
bles seem to leave us-from the light
they race; Joy is all the sweeter round
the old-time fireplace. That's where
winters sunny, though lost to skies o.
blue (Here's your chair, my honey,
and here's your knitting, too Frank
L. Stanton in the Atlanta Constitution.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
cuticura is So Soothing

To itching, burning skins. 1t not only
soothes but heals. Battle with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water, dry gently
and apply Cuticura Ointment. For
free samples address, "Cuticura, Dept.
<, Boston" At druggists and by mail.
Soap Is, Ointment rs and 50.---Ady.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
His Handicap.

MY goodness, little boy!" exclaimed
the kind old lady. ''You should not
swear so!'
Jaw, know it !" replied Warts Me-
Mutt. But can't help myself. I've
lost two of my front teeth and the
swears slip out before can stop 'em."
Kansas City Star.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
A Patriotic Preference.

Have you any speeches to make be-
fore congress?"
mo" replied Senator Sorghum. 81
am perfectly satisfied to vote without
talking rather than risk being classified
with those who talk without thinking"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
of on Hash.

Jacks mother had made hash for
supper. His father asked him if he
cared for second helping, and Jack
replied: no, thanks; my stomach
don't appreciate that hash"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
His Intention.

"Rustus," inquired the colonel.
aren't you ready to die for your coun-
try?"
No, sab, All amt studyin' to die fob
nah country. Abs studNn' to mako
some German die fob his country
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
Minht Reduce Prices.

First Bystander (watching two men
Agtt4ng) Can't somebody part them
Second Bystapder-Keep back. Don't
,tnterfere: One is an iceman and the
other ia the coal combine Maybe
they'll both get hurt.-Brookiyn citl-
zen.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03

Always proad to show white, clothes
Red Cross Ball Blue does MAKE tne''
white Alisxrocers. Adv.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
ABOVE ANALYSIS.
An1iel.

"
Women wish to be loved without !
why or wherefore. not because I
they Are pretty or good, or well !
bred. or graceful. or intelligent, but !
because they are themselves. All I
/. analysis seems to them to imply a 4
loss of consideration, a subordina- 4
ton OF their personality to some /
thing which dominates and meas I
ures 1t. They will have none Of it: I
and their instinct is just. AS soon 4
as We can give reason for a feel 1
4 Ing we are no longer under the spell
OF It; we weigh, we appreciate, we 1
are Tree at least in principle. Love 4
must always remain a fascination.
w1tchery, If the empire of woman 4
is to endure. Love must always
seem to us indivisible. insoluble, SUI I
perior to all analysis, If 1t is to I
preserve that appearance OF infin-
ity, OF sometmng supernatura, and !
miraculous which makes It's chief !
beauty. I
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
Dangerous Remed =.

Policeman QholdIng down tramp
on the Sidewalk 81, dsngel ma,hln,
he's merely having u N.
Kind Lad ;sacioHs Shall get
same Wnter To flisS,x iiis liis face?
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03

we deceive and fatter no one by
such delicate articles as we 90 our
own selves. Schopenhauer
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03
Cause and Effect.
How did you get such snap?"
oh, just rubbered around a little"

Only One .'BRoMo QUININE"
10 get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE
BR0MO QpININH. Look for signature Of Ii. w.
GROVE. Cures q Cold In One Day. 30c.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03

Dipping in strong solution of alum
will give new life to old hair brushes.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03

Every woman's pride, beautiful, clear
white clothes. Use Red Cross Bali Blue
All grocers Adv.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03

The coming Of horse-beef indicates
the old nursery rhyme, "trot, trot, to
market"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03

Most aristocrats are victims OF In.
yerted heredfty.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03

Anyway, some thrifty men lay up
a store of canned righteousness.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03

Canton CO.. worEhouse inmates are
knitting for soldiers.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1918-01-03

CuaAa Eauss Headache and Grip
I.AxA9TyW RRONO OUININE removes the canss
Tbercie only ono "Bromo Quinine." =. W. GhOV
setenlsuFs Il oN boz. ec.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-08
Advice to
Lovelorn
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.
Apprehensive.

Beatrice Fairfax. Omaha Bee: In order t.
keep peace in the family, / am writing you
In the hope that you can furnish me advice
as to how successfully to handle the follow
ing:
My wife and have for more than . quar-
ter Of century been dwelling together In .
fairly orderly manner. and up to . week age
neither has thought Of suspicioning the other
Of acts which might not be according to
Hoyle. However. after 25 years ! am ac-
cused of talking in my sleep and referring
to one MARY" The accusation Is made In
a jesting way. yet it has >tings Of sus-
picion that leaves me uncomfortable.
I can truthfully confide to you that have
no lady acquaintance by the name OF Mary
with whom | am on intimate enough terms
to call by her first name, and I am at .
loss to account for my unconscious reference
to said "Marysrsin my sleeping hours.
As matter of fact, cannot recall any
one just now by the name Of Mary, unless
1t is Mary Pickford or Mary Miles Minter.
Do you suppose they have anything to de-
with II? l admit being movie fan.
The only thing l can do Is to laugh II
off," but you know that Is not satisfactory
explanation for a woman, although the Mrs.
apparently accepts it
oh, what shall do to allay this unjust
yet apparent suspicion? INNOCENT.
I sympathize with you deeply In v.sr
matrimonial trouble, for. though belong to
the gentler sex. can understand how the
golden curls Of our adorable Mary Pickford
could enmesh themselves aroundyo mascu-
line heart, married though the wearer Of the
heart may be. AS for the talking In your
sleep. that is serious matter. My advice
is to keep away from those glittering palaces
where the lovely screen stars flash their
smiles for slim dime-and 'the war tax,
please!"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-08
PEGGY RELEASED THE GIANTS PRISONERS

windows. She was sorry now that
she was SO tiny. Her size made her
as helpless as the BIRDS.
Mrs. Canary, perched on window
sill and looking through the dirty
glass, was sobbing, my baby! Oh,
my babyp Other birds also perched
along the windows, and instantly
there was a hubbub within, shrieks
being mingled with meanings and
sobbings.
The noise was hushed by Mrs.
Robin, who cried out loudly to the
captives: Weep no more! Princess
Peggy has come to save you"
Save us quicklyp came a plead
ing chorus from within. "The cruel
Giant is going to carry US away to-
night"
.What Is he going to do with you?"
asked Mrs. Robin.
"Some he 10 going to stuff for mu-
seums. Some he is going to tear to
pieces to trim hats. Some he is going
to sell into slavery" replied the un-
happy captives.
"Ohi Oil Ohr walled the birds
outside. "Save them, our Princess"
Peggy grew desperate. She must
save the captives. But how? Sud
denly she thought Of the leaves OF
the Wishing Rose. She dug down
into her knitting bag, found leaf and
sopped it into her mouth.
Il wish ! were as big as ever" she
said.
Instantly she shot upward. The
birds scattered in fresh terror.
"Don't be scared. I'm still your
Princess" explained Peggy.
"Oh, our Princess can make herself
Omaha daily bee., 1918-06-08

as big as the Giant" chorused the
birds, their alarm turning to joy.
By standing on chunk of wood,
Peggy could look through the win
dow. AS her eyes became accustomed
to the gloom within, she could see
rows of cages along the walls,
Through the bars of each cage a bird
was peering out despairingly.
"You poor thing!" exclaimed
Peggy. "I'll have you out of that in
a jiffy"
She tried the windows and.-the door.
They were all locked fast. Peggy had
to think quickly. The Giant might be
back any minute.
A long pole leaned against the cas-
tie. 1t gave Peggy an idea. She
picked it up and .then-crash!-she
smashed window to smithereens
Mounting the chunk, she crawled