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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07
TIRMEN SWEAR BY MAsCOTs TO
WARD OFF HARM

London--In the old days, when men
flew on stisck-and-strlng kites with
a silent prayer before each assenD
the practice of carrying mascots be-
gan, and the men who fly the perfect
ed machines today are guilty of many
quaint superstitions.
One celebrated French ACE" never
went UP without large crucifix sus-
pended in front of him, and many a
combat pilot whom you would never
suspect of such a weakness would not
dream of going on the "warpath"
without his treasured Tying cap, a
piece of shell splinter, scrap of
brightly colored cloth from Some
body's dress, or perhaps a dice or
playing card of whose virtue he is
already assured.
Many men wear a bracelet on one
wrist, and there are plenty who swear
by favorite pipe; anything serves, If
it is suspected of a potency that will
avert the dreaded crash" and that
heart chilling official announcement
zone of our machines failed to re-
turn"
A German airman who was recently
brought down stated in the most mat
ter of fact way that his CAPTURE was
directly due to the fact that, for the
first time in his career, he had gone
out on fight without his charm -
a piece of coal-in his pocket.
Attached to one of the American
aviation camps is a huge black cat,
the mascot of the school, who some
times answers to the name of Spark
plug" The property of one armed
instructor, he is universal favorite,
though his owner fears that he may
go bald from being stroked so much
by beginners. He is sometimes mis-
taken for Manx cat, as part of his
tail was lost through his venturing
too close to a whirling propeller!
Airmen take each others mascots
quite seriously and CONSERVATION is
often caused by the whispered rumor
that So-and-So has lost his charm.
The whole place will be turned upside
down until the thing is found
1t may be the end of a rosary, the
spike on which he hung his cap before
he made his first trip over the enemy
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07
IN MISERY YEARS
Mrs. Courtney Tells How She
Was Cured by Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Oskaloosa, Iowa." For years 1 was
simply in misery from weakness and
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07
AS WINTER APPROACHES

Here the very portals of winter before real
ize it. Our attention has been held by the incidents of the the
epidemic considerations of the election by changes which have
affected daily lives AS result have paid little
heed the merging of and the
extended of winter
The leaves have been whrng downward every
breeze and they rustic under feet The branches
their departure who love the first springs
changing tnts the brilliant
faded gone.
The passing has been wonderful rich in
fort and promise beauty and fufmen No melancholy days
hadinsead all mild joyous The hills the fields the
del the gardens have gaddned the eyes, and they have yielded
abundantly.
We shall have this be thankful for things
The ending Peace and plenty smiling from
just beyond while tired and lies down sleep,
certain of happy resurrection.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07
WANTED

A copy of the Ledger October ~
1918, please leave at this office.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07
MAKES TESTS FOR CONCRETE
SHIPS

In cooperation with the Concrete
Ship Department of the Shipping
Board, the laboratory of the Bureau of
Public Roads of the U. S. Department
of Agriculture has made several SER
les of tests in order to obtain desired
information looking to the safer de-
sign of concrete ships, part of
Americas war program.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07

work for me and l know it will help
others if they will give it a fair trial. I"
Mrs. LIZZIE COURTNEY, 108 Sth Ave-,
West, Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Why will women drag along from day
to day, year in and year out, suffering
such misery as did Mrs. Courtney, when
such letters as this are continually being
published. Every woman who suffers
from displacements, Irregularities, in
flammation, liberation, backache, ner-
vousness, or who is passing through the
Change of Life should give this famous
root and herb remedy, Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, trial. For
special advice write Lydia E. Pinkham
Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. The result
of its long eXnerience is at Your service.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07
"WOODMAN, SPARE THAT TREE"
DOESN'T GO NOW

Washington. d. C. - "Woodman
spare that tree, is a forgotten slogan
in these days of strife, when any mar
who can swing an ak is wanted 70.
work in the woods.
New England is clamoring for WOOD
men, the department of labor has an
nounced. From $4,000 to 10000 mer
are needed there to get out timber
vitality necessary for war purposes
Much of the spruce used in airplane
construction comes from Maine for,
ests.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07
AUSTRIAN USES BEES TO CHASE
POLICE AWAY

Windsor, Ont.-When Provincial Of
ficers Smith and Hannah went to
search the home of John Petrysnzian,
an Austrian, living in the township of
Sandwich East, he let loose a swarm
of bees, which chased them from his
premises. Later in the Ford police
court he was found guilty of stealing
coal and railway ties from the Essex
Terminal railway. Magistrate Miers
ordered him to make restitution,
which will cost about $50
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07
Based on Evidence of Maysyille
People.

Based on Evidence of Maysyille
People.
Grateful thousands tell it
or weak backs made strong
OF weak kidneys made we'll
Urinary disorders corrected.
Maysville people add their testi-
nony.
They praise Doans Kidney Pills.
Maysville evidence is now COM
plete.
Maysville testimony is confirmed;
Reports of early relief substant-
lated.
Merit doubly proved by test of time.
Let Maysville citizen speak.
Fred Dresel, tailor and justice Of the
peace, 1888 East Second Street,
says: 81 was troubled by inflammation
of the bladder and annoyance from
my kidneys. The kidney secretione
burned in passage and often we're re-
tarded. had severe pains across the
small of my back which greatly inter-
fered with my work. Doan's Kidney
Pills, which l got at Wood &c Sons
Drug Store, gave me prompt relief"
Mr.. Dresel gave the above statement
on February 6, 1908, and on November
IA, 1916, he added 81 have had the
same faith in Doan's Kidney Pills to-
day as ever, for haven't had any trou-
BILE with my kidneys since last recon-
mended them"
Mr.. Dresel is only one of many Mays
Vile people who have gratefully en-
dorsed Doan's Kidney Pills. If your
back aches-if your kidneys bother
you, don't simply ask for kidney rem
edy-ask distinctly for DOAN'S KID
NEY PILLS, the came that Mr.. Dresel
had-the remedy backed by home tes-
timony. 60c at all stores. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y. when
Your Back is Lame-Remember the
Name"
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07

a" III poiiio a IL u
nothing seemed to
do me any good. A
friend advised me
to take Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. l
did so and got re-
lief right away. l
can certainly re-
commend this valu-
able medicine to
other women who
suffer, for it h as
l- 4
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07
FoCH THE BOSS

1t must have Jared the President observe with what
sigh of relief the people Of the country read the that
the terms of armsice would be dictated by Foh Report
that Cemenceau chose Foc for head of the allied
shall Foch that Lloyd George selected him.
much difference to who did the seecngwe all that
good selection made and shall glad say when
the shall end
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07

Miss Leila Hurley, who has been SER
iously i'll with influenza is improving
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07

lines, a Uganda Protectorate halfpen-
ny with a hole in the middle, white
mouse, or a bit of jade, but have it he
must, or the goddess of Fortune will
cease to smile.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07
FOR RENT

Building formerly occupied by the
.Chenoweth Drug Co., Second and SUIT
ton streets Apply to Mrs. ]. C. Rog-
ers. Slime
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1918-11-07

There is going to the MtteleuOpa all right but it will
spelled that and there going be
determining that times there enough
crops.-Fouston
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24
The Lucky
Horseshoe
y
By George Elmer Cobb
Copyright. 1917. Western Newspaper Union.
By George Elmer Cobb

'Please, Mr.. Bangs, I've got pres
ent for you, and cleaned 1t and pol
ished 1t all up, and Sister Marie
laughed at me, because she said it was
hardly good enough for you, but she
put it in tissue paper, and tied that
pretty piece of ribbon around it, and
many happy returns Of the day.
Breathless but ardert, spelling out
lesson palpably acquired by rote-
thus little Benny Driscoa. He stood
by the wagon that Joe Bangs was driv-
ing, and the latter beamed down on
him from that jolly rotund face of his,
half sentimentally interested, for Ben
ME was one of his many juvenile IA
vorites, and Benny's sister-quite rev.
erently his great weather-beaten hands
touched the soft silky bit of ribbon
which the delicate fingers of Marie
Driscoli had adjusted.
'And how did you know it was my
birthday. Benny?" quizzed Joe.
SISTER remembered it, and Joe ex-
perienced quick thrill of delight at
this manifestatfs~ of interest on the
part of the lovely idol he had always
worshiped at distance.
cit isn't much of a present, Mr..
Bangs" went on Benny soberly, 'but
it's all / had"
"What may it be now. Benny?" ques-
toned Joe, balancing the concealed OBJ
ject in his hands and noting that it
weighed several pounds.
TITS horseshoe, Mr.. Bangs" ex-
planned Benny. "Sister found it in the
road. It's whopper. too. Guess it
belonged to one Of those big mill
horses. You see, / know you like to
pitch Quoits with horseshoes. SO just
made present Of it. see. That's all"
';And a great big ALL Benny, and
sit,s q famous gift, and I appreciate II"
land Joe slowed the unexpected pres
lent behind the wagon seat. stretched
out his hand to stroke the sunny head
.of his donor and went on his way all
smiles and satisfaction.
There never was such splendid
l"big brother" to the minds Of the viii
ilage urchins as Joe Bangs. He was
always giving them lift in his wagon,
letting them drive old Dobbin, bring
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24

appeared and your Vegetable Compound
has made me a well, strong woman SO
l do all my own housework. | cannot
recommend Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound too highly to women
passing through the Change of Life"
Mrs FRANK HENSON, 1916 S. Orchade
St, Urbana, Ill.
Women who suffer from nervousness,
saa sat h,s I baekachs me- hea San
root and herb remedy, Lydia 3. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24
BOARD PROCEEDINGS
Continued from last week


In the matter of the Audubon AID
vocate, Audubon Republican, Audubon
County Journal and Kimballton Elk
Horn Record applications for the
County Printing for 1918 the Board
fixed January 21st, 1915 at / o'clock
p NJ, as the time for selection of
Official Newspapers for 1918.
On motion Board adjourned TO meet
at One o'clock p M.
One o'clock P. NJ. Board met pur-
suant to adjournment Members, all
present.
On motion Board fixed Janary 21,
1918, at 1920 o'clock A. M, as the
time to which bids would be received
for printing Financial Report 1918
500 copies to be furnished.
On motion Board instructed the
Auditor to advertise for Bids for Blade
Grader work on County Road System
for year 1918. Bids to be received
to II o'clock A. M, January 81, 1918.
Board reserves right to reject any or
all bids.
On motion County Auditor was in
structed to advertise for Bids for
Wood Bridge Foreman for 1918. Bids
to be received to 10 o'clock A. M,
January 18th, 1918. Board reserves
right to reject any or all bids.
The following was adopted by unan-
imous vote of the Board
WHEREAS, the Trustee of Douglas
township and of Oakfeld township
after proper notification refused to
fill Bridge No. A Douglas township
and Bridge No. 81 Oakfeld township
and the Board of Supervisors caused
same to be filled at cost of $679.60
for Bridge No. "A Douglas township
and $4,000 for Bridge No. 81 Oak
field township,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RE
SOLVED that the County Treasurer
be, and he is hereby ordered to trans
fer the sum of $4,000 from the Funds
of Douglas township and the sum Of
$4,000 from the Funds of Oakfeld
township to the County Bridge Fund
On motion Board proceeded to in
voice Bridge Hardware. etc.
On motion Board adjourned to NEE,
again January 81. 1918.
Approved: SOREN MADSEN,
Chairman
Attest: H. A. NORTHUi,
County Auditor
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24


ing them some little toy or knick-knack
from his journeys, making them kites,
or play boats, or soldier caps and guns.
He had saved Benny from drowning
and the little fellow remembered it,
and Joe was his ideal of hero. AS to
Bennys wondrously lovely sister, when
Joe had undone the gift parcel he care
fully slowed the bit of ribbon in an
inner pocket as cherished memento.
Then when he reached home he got a
ladder and nailed the horseshoe TWEEN
ty feet up above the front door, for
it was too bulky and cumbersome to
match his quot set.
+. 1T may be my good luck in helping
,me to get better acquainted with Ben
nys sweet sister, Marie" whispered
iJoe fervently to himself.
Joe Bangs was an important and
useful element in the business economy
.of the little town. Merton was twenty
tmiles away from the railroad and de.
!pended on Butterville for supplies.
Three days week Joe drove to that
interior city to bring to Merton freight
and express and fill orders for local
Istorekeepers. He was trusty, prompt
and reliable, as well as always cheer.
| full and accommodating, and everybody
was his friend.
Little Benny came over to see quot
game played with his present and wal
much disappointed to discover that Il
had been otherwise employed. Joe
soon contented his Juvenile favorite
however, by imparting to him the in
formation that he valued too SINGER.
the gift to pave it tossed about in thu
mud like any common, everyday horse
shoot
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24
SNIETS LILY OLEOMARGlNE 8
CENTS A POUND. NONE BETTEI
PETER HASSENFELDT
g Who Will Win
This Battle 2.

Much of your comfort depends upoSb-
knowing that your system will perforl mi
its functions properly. =
Your kidneys are The filters of the bod,
II they become inactive and fail to elimASS,
mate the waste matter, they are apt tas:
throw the whole mechanism of the bod,lbj
out of order, thus toxic poisons can al
cumulatein the system and be as deadFos
as snake venom. ,b-l
Besides causing the minor ailments on.
rheumatism, scatica, lumbago and bacln.aj
ache, neglect of the kidneys is apt
develop into more serious diseases, SUI 4
as diabetes or stone in the bladder. lAeE
Rid the body of toxic poisons -c lesAg
the bladder and kidneys and cure tIcel
twinges of rheumatism with An-u-l,1A
(double strength }.
Anuric was first discovered by DIR. Piert
and has benefited thousands of sufferee
as we'll as appeased and eliminated tkSt,
ravages of the more serious kidney die.
eases. Now procurable at any good drus \
store, or send direct to DR.. v. M. Pierre Il
Inyalids' Hotel and Surgical Inst, BuffalAt;
N.Y., for trial package. Enclose 10 centn
If you have rheumatism or kidne Y
trouble, why not let DR.. Pierce's Anuri
(double strength) win the battle?
Sioux CITY. IOWA. For some time X
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24

The Rock Island Lines, through
its Safety Bureau, WARNS you
that the following practices are
DANGEROUS, as indulgence
therein too frequently results in
loss of life, limb and minor acct
dents.
Failing to "Stop, Listen and Look
Both Ways" before attempting to
cross a railroad track whether on
foot or in vehicle.
Trespassing upon the Right Of
Way, tracks, engines, cars or
trains of any railroad.
Permitting children to use the
railroad Right of Way as SHORT
cut" or using it as such yourself.
Standing too close to track when
a train is approaching.
Boarding or leaving moving
trains.
Leaving trains on side opposite
the station platforms.
Riding upon the platforms or
steps of cars while in motion.
Putting head or arms out of car
windows.
Permitting your baggage to re-
main in car ais1es.
Permitting children to run about
the train while in motion, or go
from car to car unaccompanied by
an adult.
Throwing bottles and other ref
use from moving trains.
TAKING CHANCES AT ANY
TIME OR IN ANY PLACE.
Help Us to Prevent Injury"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24
WOMEN OF
MIDDLE AGE
Need Help to Pass the Crisis Safe
ly-Proof that Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound
Can be Relied Upon.
Urbana, III. During Change Of Life
in addition tOiitS annovinp SYMPTOMS. II.

had an attack Of
grippe which lasted
all winter and left
me in a weakened
condition. Ifelt at
times that | would
never bewell again.
/ read of Lydia E.
Pinkham's V e ge-
TIA b lie Compound
and what it did for
women pas in G
through the Change
of Life, so l told my
doctor l would try
it. Isoon began to
gain in str engt h
and the annoying
svmntOm q. dis
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24
RESULTS WILL
SlART[E EXTRA

People report quick results from
pure LavoItik eye wash. A girl
with weak, strained eyes was
helped by One application Her
mother could mot sew or read
because OF eye pad 8. In one week
her trouble was gone. A small
alnttle of Lavoq tik is guaranteed
70 help Every case, strained or
inklamed eyes. ONE WASH start
iss " tn Its qui results. Alum
inYm e. cop FLEE.
The Keamey Pharmacy.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24
HOW TOlREDUCE

I1UW IUynlUUUL
High Cost of Living During
These War Times---What
Every Woman Can Do.
Look over your old clothes.
You can never appreciate
how much you can brighten
and freshen up your ward
robe until you use Dy-O-La
Dye.
Take some Of your discard
ed blouses and dresses, dye
them with some Of the six
teen different colors of Dy-O-
La, change the trimmings a
bit and you will be astonish-
led at the result.
Dy-O.La is the modern dye
made by skilled chemists who
have removed all the difficult
ty from home dyeing in order
that you may get perfect re-
suits. Old style dyes require
a separate dye for each kind
of goods. That makes trou-
BILE (as you probably know.
for if you get a package for
the wrong kind of material
the goods are spoiled. You
can't make such a mistake
with Dy-O-La Dye.
Take some garment that
you have grown tired of or
that you desire to color the
fashionable shade of the mo-
ment, look over Dy-O La Dye
color chart at your nearest
druggist or storekeeper, Sc
llect the one that pleases, and
follow the printed directions
They will look as if they had
inst come from the,d,essmak-
er.
And remember---the colors
will be just as fast and dura-
BILE as they are beautiful.
They won't rub off or bleach
out.
Buy it OF your nearest
druggist or storekeeper, but
if they havenot the color you
want will send it to you
on receipt pf ttn cents and al
the same time include direC4
ton book and color chart.
Dy-O-La Dye is made III
Black, Blue, Navy Blue, Or
ange, Brown. Seal Brown
Light Green, Dark Green.
Scarlet, Yellow, Cardinal,
Red, Pink, Purple, Dark
Wine, Old Gold, Turkey Red
and from these sixteen color
a great variety of other
shades and colors can be
made
Dy Ola Dye Company,
20 ) ixth Ave-, Des MONIES
Iowa.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24

erection, Just about ten days ago begte
taking the Anuric Tablets and my b*e
has quit aching and this bladder wet,
ness has left me. Anuric is the best Ky
ney medicine have ever used. MA
NARY DU BARRY. 1913 sth Street. b..
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24
ee:tsn:Ss influence of Years.

There is something very beautiful
in the softening influence of YEARS on
human character. While it is true that
age is sometimes peevish, it is oftener
true that men who have started on the
down-hill stretch of life present their
igolden-ripe side to view, like rich
apple that has mellowed on the tree
and taken its complexion from the sun
shine that natures and beauties
everything in this lovely world.-De.
troit Free Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1918-01-24
OATARaH CANNOT BE CURED

80 y
with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as
they cannot reach the seat of the
disease. Catarrh is blood or con-
stttuuonal disease. and in order to
cure 1t you must take imtern re-
needles. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally. and acts directly
upon the blood and mucous sur
face. Halls CataIrrh Cure is mot a
quick medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one OF the best physicians In
thds country for years and is
regular prescription. 1t IL compos-
ed OF the best tonics known, COM
bined with the best blood purifi-
ers. acting directly on. the mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination
Of the two ingredients II what pro
duces such wonderful results n
curing catarrh Send for testimon-
ials. tree.
Take Halls Family Pills Tor con-
stipation.
F. J. CHENEY and CO.. Prop..
Toledo. o. Sold by DrueGiaes,
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
MAY INVAL|DATE
MANY MARRIAGES

Greek met Greek today in the Dis
trict Supreme Court when representa-
tives of the Greek government filed
4 petition to prevent the Rev. Nicholas
Menedis, pastor OF church at Sixth
and c streets southwest, from per-
forming marriage ceremonies accord
ing to the rites Of the Greek Orthodox
church. They deny that he is a duly
prdained priest OF the church.
The Rev. Menedis, who says he
numbers go sheep in his pastoral
fold, was confronted by Alexander
Nouros, counselor OF the Greek lega-
ton; the Most Rev. Meledios Metaxa-
ltis, metropolitan OF the Holy Synod
and archbishop OF Greece. and the
Rev. Joachim AlovoupOulous, pastor
II the Greek Church OF st. Sophia
Justice Gould set Friday for hear
ing the case.
The Most Rev. Meledios MetaNakis
vas received by President Wilson
recently, upon his arrival in this
country from his native land.
The Washington times., 1918-09-10
For Guidance Only.

trict boards from holding as necessary
any industry, occupation, or employ
ment not contained therein"
Crowder declares that these lists
merely supplement information in the
hands OF the district boards and may
assist the boards in dealing with spe-
cific cases.
Each board will have industrial ad-
visors, who will bring to the attention
of the board itself whether or not in
line OF industry are so necessary
thereto as to outweigh the benefit the
nation would get from their services
elsewhere.
These advisors will confer with en-
ployers who ask deferred .classi1ca-
ton for their men and with employees
in whose behalf no such claims have
been made. Thus q much moro care
full examination OF questionnalres Ia
ia prospect for the next draft and II
is hoped to reduce to the minimum
both abuse OF exemption privileges
and injustice resulting from too hasty
passing upon missionaries.
In determining upon the classinca-
ton OF men there will be really only
two great binding factors in the work
or fight Interpretation OF right to eI-
emption or deferred elassificasion:
First. that a man is engaged in In
dustry, occupation or employment
necessary to the maintenance or OPP
Grafton OF military forces or the
maintenance OF public interest
Second, that he is himself neces-
Sary to the operation OF said industry.