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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-02
TELEGRAPHERs TO GET RAISE

Railroad telegraphers probably will
receive a wage increase of between
$40 and S25 a month soon. it was said
yesterday by Railroad Administration
officials. The application of the
Order of Railway Telegraphers for
more than twice this amount of in
crease still is pending before the
Board of Railroad Wages. which is eX-
pected to report soon to Director Gem
eral McAdoo. The increase to be sug-
gested will be about equivalent. it is
said, to that recently granted clerks,
maintenance of way men, mechanical
workers and other. classes of en-
ployes.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-02
Find Mans Neck Broken
Riding in Freight Car

Townnda. Pa, Oct. 2, - Samuel w.
Kirkhuff, OF Rush, riding In a LehiBh
Valley freight car, was found dead
when the train reached Meshoppen
to-day, Tho man had been badly JOLT
ed and crashed against the sido OF the
car, breaking his neck.
He was working in the car, unload
ing lime, anu was hurled against the
side of the car when an engine struck
Il, He was 75 years old.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-10-02
WAR ON THE DRUG HABIT

Washington, D. c., Oct. 2.-Plans
are being formed by government Of
lfcials to- combat the drug habit
which is on the rapid increase in the
nation. The elimination of alcoholic
drinks has added greatly to the
number of addicts. Special legisla-
ton to amend the Harrison narcotic
act will be- recommended to Con-
gress.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-29
BAND CONCERT PROGRAMS

Today U. s. Marine Barracks. at 40 D.
m. concert By the o. s Marine Band.
william H. santelmann. leader.
PROGRAM.
March, The National Fencibles'' .Sousa
Overture. The Kings Lieutenant. .... Til
(a) Caprice. "On nptoe" .............H .Hosmer
Cbl Intermezzo Ruse. .Francke
Trombone solo. The Favorite" Hartmann
Musician Robert Z. Clark.
scenes from Nile. Modiste" Herbert
waltz, Gypsy Love. .Lehar
Music de Ballet, "Yedda". .Metra
Marines Hymn, "HaIls Of Moutezuma"
The Star spangled Banner.''
Concert by the o. 8. Soldiers Home
Band, bandstand. this evening. beginning at
SIS o'clock. John s. N Zimmerman. di-
rector.
NY Country 'Tis Of Thee
March. Grand Reunion" ........ Zimmerman
Overture. Guy Mannering' Bishop
Solo for eonet. The Holy City ge-
quesrl.-.--.....-..---..-.- Adams
Musician Bernard.
Gems from. The Wizard Of the Nile"
Herbert
HumOsous Fantasia. Yankee Doodle
..-Ss-..--.........-...-.... ....... Reeves
tHumsroas variations for al instrmentS)
waltz, 'ProdigaI Daughter" Zimmerman
charaefsristie. The Lizard and the
Frog Morse
Finale. what Kind Of an American
Are You S.......-.....-..........vo Won. Tilzer
The Star srangled Banner"
The Washington herald., 1918-07-29
COLORED men
OF HUMPHREYS
WILLSEE CITY
Autos Are Solicited to Give
Them View Of Capital
Before Embarking.

Out in Camp Humphreys are lot
Of colored soldiers who lately came
from the South and who never have
seen the National Capital. They are
soon to 60 overseas. and 1t Is be-
lieved they will be better fighters II
they are shown the beauty OF the
Capital City.
Francis wells, secretary Of the War
Camp Community Service. colored.
has issued an appeal for the use OF
automobiles Sunday afternoon. Au-
gust 10. beginning at three O'Clock.
to take these colored soldiers through
the city. Mr.. Wells has organized
an extensive program Of entertain
ment for colored men in uniform. and
believes that these men from the
South win be better fighters for their
country II they are shown the i'm
portance of their Capital City.
He has issued a letter to number
of citizens In which he says:
Ts BE Better Soldiers.
these colored men are mostly from
the South-have lived on plantations
and in cities there-and never have
had an opportunity to visualize their
Capital City, its magniicence, its
wonderful plan Of arrangement.
They viii be better soldiers IL they
are shown the points of attraction
here; will train harder. 30 overseas
more avidly. fight more calamity for
democracy after they arrive at the
battle front.
''will you help? Will you sacrifice
your Sunday afternoon ride in Rock
Creek Park? VIII you help make
more valiant defenders Of the flag?
IF so, please notify me by teie-
phone. CMain GOO, Branch 12S,) or by
letter, (care District Building.) on or
before Monday. August s.
General Pershing's last reports are
that the colored soldiers are lighting
as bravely on the war front as any
troops there. The War Camp Com
munity Service. Colored. which serve
as secretary. will appreciate your
help
The Washington herald., 1918-07-29
Ia'KMNEY FUNERAL
TAKES PLACE TODAY

The funeral of Robert c. Mckinney,
son Of former Governor Mckinney, OF
Virginia. who died Saturday morning
in the Emergency Hospital, takes
place today from his late residence
in the Cecil apartments. Fifteenth and
l. streets northwest, at 4 o'clock. The
burial will be at Farmville, Va.
Mr.. Mckinney was well known in
Washington. where he had lived 81
years. His duties in the typographical
division Of the Geological Survey since
1SSe took him into every State.
He was born in Southern Virginia
and educated at Hampden-Sidney
College.
Mr.. Mckinney was a member of
B. B. French. Lodge. F. A. A. M, Co
lumbia Chapter, R. A NJ, Columbia
Commandery, K. T.. and Almas Tenn
pie Of the Mystic Shrine.
His widow and sister survive.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-29
STORES In CAPITAL
GIVE AID TO W. S. 5.
Berberich's and Everybody's En-
ployes Loyal to Drive.

Business houses Of the city are rap
idly falling in line as the rusult of the
campaign to organize war saving
societies among the employees of the
various stores. At a meeting held
Friday night. attended by the en-
ployes of the. two Berberich shoe
stores and Evefybody's Shoe Store,
each individual present recorded him
self as a systematic saver of war and
thrift stamps, subscribing to a stipu-
lated number Of stamps to be enclosed
in his envelope each pay day.
DIR. Ernest l. Thurston. superinten-
dent of schools Of the District Of
Columbia, who has been one a the
staunchest supporters Of the war
savings stamps and thrift mSvemenr,
is making extensive plans foe contin-
uing the campaign Immediately after
the reopening OF schools Cor the fail
term.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-29
NEW YORK HOTEL ARRIVALS.

New York. July 2s.-The following
washingtonians are registered at To-
cal hotels: H. W. Allingood, New
Strand; Mrs. ]. 7. Berry. Bonta-N Mar
ragansett; H. E. Gillmer, Monticello;
f. T. Gordon. Algonquin; Miss B. Nc
CURE. Aberdeen; W. Russell, Mrs.
NJ ]. Russell, Navarro; /. W. Trader,
Longacre; F. r. Rhea, Park Avenue;
VI. Sherett. Great Northern; c. B.
Tanner. Continental: d. Wilkinson,
Navarro; H. W. Hall, Albert; W. C.
Kloman. J. L. Morgan. Breslin; Mai.
K. W. Ney, Arlington; J. D. Thomp-
son, Aberdeen.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-29
Boy Scout Statesmen
To Get "Ace" Medals

Ace" medals will be presented to
the Boy Scouts of the District who
were the best salesmen of war
savings and thrift stamps in their
recent drive. The presentation will
take place tomorrow night at a recep-
ton given to the outgoing and in
coming officers OF the council of the
Church OF the Epiphany. The service
flag OF the Boy Scouts will be un-
furled at the reception and the roll
Of honor will be read. Motion pic
lures will be shown and the Boy Scout
Band will be present. The Scouts will
give tokens Of esteem to the retiring
officers.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-29
CONSIDER MARKING
OF CITY LANDMARKS
Local Committee Meets Tonight to
Decide Question.

Decision on the proposal that the
committee on making points of his
toric interest in Washington place
markers permanently for the benefit
of the thousands of new residents
and visitors here will be made at
a meeting Of the committee tonight
at the Willard Hoel.
The committee owns more than 200
markers, and William P. Van wickle,
who is chairman of the committee,
expressed the belief that the recon-
mendation. which he submitted to
a subcommittee two weeks ago, will
be favorably acted upon. Purchase
Of a number of new markers will
be proposed. The markers are neat
gray signs with a red. white and
blue shield. and the particular his
tory is told beneath. .-.z -..
The Washington herald., 1918-07-29
Jewish Girls Welcomed
At Y. W. H. A. Each Night

Jewish girl war workers will be well
coined at the Y. w. H. A. every
night this week as the guest of the
association, 1t was announced last
night. The association clubrooms are
located at 1017 New York avenue
northwest. and a special invitation
has been issued to yosng women who
are strangers in Washington. vari-
Gus classes and clubs are forming at
present under the auspices of the as
sociation, and visitors are urged to
become members.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-29
Maine Nimrod Catches
Buck Deer ID His Net

Searsport, Me-. July es.-Calvin
StiDsan is now Names foremost fish
errpan. an honor he has struggled to
achieve for many years. He caught
a full-grown buck deer in a fish
net The horns Of fhe deer. which. it
Is presumed. vas swimming the river
when enmeshed. became entangled in
the net and did a great deal of dam
age before the attention of the neigh
borhood was attracted by the unu-
sual activity of the catch. Mr.. Stin-
sons record of catches also includes
sturgeon. sharks and seal, besides
common fish.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-29
CARNIVAL SPLITS GAIN.

The Red Cross will receive the pro-
ceeds Of the carnival of the volun-
teer Firemen and Community Well
fare Association of Seat Pleasant,
Nd. The carnival will begin August
Is and continue until Labor Day,
September 2. LOUIS F. Litz Is chair
man of the committee. William B.
Brown, secretary, and Irwin Main
treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1918-07-29
US. WAR RISK
INSURANCE now
Is rs BILLIONS
2,954,609 Policies for $3,.
100000, 900 More Than
Private Companies.

Insurance applications received from
soldiers and sailors by the Bureau
Of War Risk Insurance now aggre-
gate more than sz5.oooooo.ooo. secre-
tary MeAdoo announced yesterday.
More than 2.s54.sOs applications have
been received, for a grand total Of
s2s.14s. .11s, 900.
In the last four days upward Of
s1.Ooo.O 10000 of new insurance was
written. The total for July will be
close to s4.oOO. 100000.
The average amount Of insurance
applied for per man has been steadily
Increasing for the last few months.
and Is now about $500. The maxi
mum permitted by law Is $4,000.
The Bureau Of War Risk Insurance
now has more insurance in force by
S,oo0ooo.0oo than the ordinary life in
surance on the books Of all the legal
reserve insurance companies of the
United States combined.
Persons who have been named as
beneheiaries under the War Risk In
surance but have not yet received
their Insurance certificates are re-
minded that these certificates are not
essential to make the insurance pro-
lection effective.
Certificate Nonessential.
The certificate Is merely evidence
OF the existence Of the contract OF
insurance. and forms no part thersof
No apprehension should be felt by
persons who have not yet received
their certificates. They are being
sent forward as rapidly as limited
space and an unprecedented onrush
OF business will permit
More than 10000 insurance certii-
Gates have already been mailed.
The millions of insurance applica-
tions received by the bureau are all
indexed, classified and held under sta
tistical control, so that information
on the insurance protection of any
person in the army or navy can be
obtained instantly.
The evening world., 1918-01-24
RAIL BILL CHANGED
TO MAKE It SOLELY
WAR TIME MEASURE
Modified As TO Future Owner
ship, but No Time Set
for Roads Return.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2I.-Thc Al
ninistratlon railroad mi has been
modified TO supulatc expressly that
Federal operation Ia undertaken ~ %
war emergency measure and shall
not prejudice tho future policy OF tho
Government toward ownership OF tho
Dads.
No SPECIFIC time. however, II nxrI
for turning the roads back to private
owners.
Tho modification says tho act 'is
expressly declared 10 be emergcurv
legislation enacted to meet condition
growing out ~ war. and nothing
herein IL to ho construed as cxprc4u
ing or prciudiciug the future policy
~ tho Federal Government concern
ing the ownership. control or reguIl-
ton OF carriers on the method or basis
" the capitalization thereof"
The provision for compensation 10
,ho roads during Federal control has
been rewritten, the new feature Iu-
Guiding In the standard return the
income from leased roads or lines ur-
Iuircd hy tho carriers whore the ur-
QUESTION occurred between July T..
1914 and Dec. 81. 1917.
In addition 90 the standard rcturi
provided IN the original bill the Prcst-
dent would H. authorized. under tho
mobilization. 10 make AN additional al
lowHnCc, 20 he hNcd on "A per cent. basis
OF the cost Of additions or improve
mcnts made 10y the roads during the
six months ending Dec. ~, 1917.
An amendment authorizing the
President 10 Tx a method for compcn-
sutiug injured workmen Is incor-
poratcd IN the rewritten measure.
The four railruud hruthrrhuuds Iu-
prove the thrcc-year basis OF COM
p%ensation and will do their part to
support II. Or. Frank wnrnc. sta,is-
tiCian for the brutncrhoods. told the
Senate Interstate Commerce Commit
tee to-day.
The evening world., 1918-01-24
OUCH! RUB OUT
RHEUMATIC PAIN
Rub pain, soreness, %stiffne 5 s
sciatica right out with
"St. Jacobs Liniment"
Count fiftyi Pain gone.

Rheumatism is pain only" Not
one case in fifty requires internal
treatment. Stop drugging! Rub the
misery right awayl Apply soothing,
penetrating est Jacobs Iiniment"
directly upon the "tender spot" and
relief comes instantly. est. Jacobs
Liniment" is a harmless rheumatism
liniment which never disappoints and
can not burn or discolor the skin.
Timber upl Stop complairingi
Get a small trial bottle Of "St. Jacobs
Liniment" at any drug store. and in
just a moment you'll be free from
pain, soreness, stiffness and swelling.
Don't suffer! Relief awaits you.
81. Jacobs Llnimcnt" has relieved
millions of rheumatism sufferers in
the last half century, and is just as
good for %Sciatica, neuralgia, lumbago,
hackachc, Sprains and swcllings.-Ad.
The evening world., 1918-01-24
SALE OF FLOUR TO Be CUT
FROM MILLER TO HOME


W ~'..IINjrCN. Ja1. 2t.-Tu ,fca a
I.rgo ,,p1li surplls " flour fpr 'l.
,lic. 'Yo I.,l Administration Js com
I, t Ola OK forced reduction
llou. .ll. HI ,1o way from the mill
- '.. .au Iurc.
NI'o.s. v~bIIcsalcrs. retailers u.
nIh.ra probably viii be required TO- H..
'hoIr sll.. of flour down 90 - per cog.
- the amount now handled.
A. Pho Allies arc demanding from
-. 600 .nNn 10 lOp. o0o. 900 more bushels u
Wn..f. IUu Food Administration hus
fr...I fu take over 90 per cent u.
NHu. ....'. flour production. out Of $50 J..
N.. . elected supplies FOR oNuorf
Food administration officials believe
the United S'ti's can give Europo 900
IuN 10000 uu H.|. ut wheat made into n.HI
between now md the time the now
AM, .Dir crop numus 100 without cudtu.
Err.uE 90, American supply.
The evening world., 1918-01-24

ncll suspcnds the operation OF his
fuel order before then.
The Consolidated Exchange II ex-
pc.',d i1 close. Tho Coffee and Su-
gar Exchange also has decided to
close. and 1t is expected that business
nI also be suspended on the Cotton
f, .anRc, which was closed last
Nuuuty.
The evening world., 1918-01-24
car harm burn IN BuffRiot Loss
S2SO.OUO.

Ht rFAIO. Jan H-Thc Forest Ave
ma, barns OF the International street
Railway Company. containing sixty
.nIa. were destroyed by fire early to-
housed the equipment Of the Elm.
wood. UuNt and Forest Avenue lines
The evening world., 1918-01-24

Tho governors OF the New York
Stock Exchange yesterday decided o.
close That institution next Monday
and each succeeding Monday until
March 20 inclusive unless Dr. Car.
The evening world., 1918-01-24
Ihrec French ships SINK by q Bonts
During Week.

PARIS. Jan H-rhc sinking Of two
French vessels Of more than 1900 Ions
and one NJ lesser size tx shown In the
weekly report Of French shipping
losses. -Four vessels were attacked un-
successfully.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-04
ROTARY CLUB ENTERTAI\S
KELLEY FIELD SOLDIERS

The regular luAcheon of the Rotary
club yesterday was exceptionally in
Jeresting Tho members Of the "Fol-
hes MIlitatre' we're guests Of the club
together with the wives Of the NOM
bers, young ladies who helped wiIh
tickets, and out-of-town guests.
The long dining hall of the lone was
utilized and the tabos took.the Ro-
tarians cross formation. one hun
Gred persons were present The
tables were banked with flowers, sup
piled by Member John Furrow. Boni-
race Warren provide a tasteful cuisine
Mrs Matlock, manager Of tee Folies.
occupied the place of honor and IN
neat speech explained the war bene-
Tits in connection with the Follles or.
Ganlmtion. She said the crippled
home proposition was not a San An
''"iV "Atuht buC llldL several homes
would be established and that towns
in Oklahoma would have chance to
bid for location Mrs Matlock IS com
pleting details for u grand war cpera
with a big chorus from Kelly Fiald
After the discussion Of the luncheon
number Of interesting talks were
made and musical stunts were pro
vided by Follles members. The Fol
lies orchestra furnished inspiring
dance music, and at the conclusion of
he luncheon played for an imprompul
dance. Nearly all the members Of
the club were present.
The president announced the cleo
ton Of the following new members
DR. c S Petty, c c Clothier, Page War
rem, William Bickell J r. Paymall o
T Lewis, G w Spangler, DR. II l. Davis
Fred Soehl and r Burnsdale.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-04
Cocoanut Oil Fine
For Washing Hair

If you want to keep your hair In
good condition, be careful what you
wash it with.
Most soaps and prepared shamt2ps
conta too much alkal. This dries III
scalp makes The hair brittle and rs
very harmful Just plain mulsif,e9
coeoanut Oh (which is pure and en-
TREY greaselessl is much better than
the most expensive soap or anything
else you can use .or shampoo.nS. as
this can't possibly Iniure the hair
Simply moisten your hair with water
and rub il in One or two teaspoon .
fuls will make an abundance or r.,h,
creamy lather and cleanses the a4ir
and icalp thoroughly The lather
rinses out easily and removes every
particle Of dust, dirt dandruft and ex-
cesiive oil The hair dries quickly and
evenly. and Il leaves it fine and silk,
bright. fluffy and easy TO manage.
You can get mulsified cocoanut oil
at most any drug store II Is very
cheap, and few ounces is enough to
last everyone in the family for months
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-04

10 look ones best and feel ones best
Is to enjoy an inside bath each morning
to flush from the system the previous
lay waste, sour lamentations and poi.
sonous toxins before it is absorbed into
the blood just as coal, when it burns,
leaves behind certain amount Of in
conbustible material in the form Of
ashes, so the food and drink taken each
day leave in the alimentary organs a
certain amount of indigestblc material,
which ii not eliminated, forms toxins and
poisons which are then sucked into the
blood through the very ducts which are
intended to suck in only nourishmeld to
sustain the body
If you want to sec the glow OF healthy
bloom in your cheeks, to see your skin
get clearer and clearer, you are told to
drink every morning upon arising, a
glass of hot water with teaspoonful
of limestone phosphate in It, which Is a
harmless means OF washing the waste
material and toxins from the stomach
liver kidneys and bowels, thus cleans
ing, sweetenipg and purifying the entire
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-04

There will be religious service,
held al 500 IL East Oklahoma avenue
Guthrie. Okla next Sunday The hours
OF service will be as follows:
Preaching at l0;30 m, and y m.
Rev c b Widmeyer will preach.
Rev Widmeyer is president OF Okla
homa Holiness College located q;
bethany, and the public are cordially
inv. 4 Iear his expositons of the
Scrpv ), Remember tho place ana
the ". ..-Conmittee.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-04
Dunning System,

Mrs Harriet Bacon Macdonald, a
musician and normal teacher Of the
Dunning system of improved music
study of Chicago, spent an hour ex-
planning the system at the home Of
Mrs II r Watkins, who teaches the
3ystem in Guthrie Mrs Macdonald
who is an interesting speaker and
says that the DunninG method teaches
the children to think musically and
develop the five factors which make a
successful man or woman's life-con-
centration, application, dispatch, sys-
tenn and efficiency The method is
endorsed by such world renowned mu-
sicians and musical educators as
LoschelizkN Scharwenka, Gabrilo-
N.tsch and Busoni.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-04
THIS IS A WOMAN'S WAR AS
WELL AS A MANS WAR

In every country at war women
are performing the work Of men
in many occupations. They will
sometimes do the heavier work
for which they are supposed to
be untitled. It all depends on a
woman'S health and condition. If
a woman is weak, tired and list
less all the time, due to the weak
neSses or diseases of womankind,
it will be impossible for her to
take her place among the brave
American women who are render
ing aid in every way TO the men
at the front. This is the proper
time for every woman to "put her
house in order" and to gain in
strength and energy.
A strong, healthy woman can be
sustained and her condition inn
proved by taking well-known
herbal tonic which has had a
thorough test in The past fifty
years. Such is DR.. Piercc's Fay-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-04
Church Progresses.

The United Presbyterian congrega~
ton held its annual dinner and meet
ing April >. Reports shlowed all funds
ir excellent condition. bills paid alAd
money in the hands of treasurer
Pledges for the coming year are more
than tho o per cent increase asked
by the church at large Almost 2
hundred enjoyed the dinner and some
fire Edison music furnished by the
generosity Of the Edison Phonograph
Stop
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-04
When Itching Stops

There is one safe, dependable treatment
that relieves itching torture and skin irri.
tation almost instantly and that cleanses
and soothes the skin.
Ask any druggist for Csc or 81 bottle
of zemo and apply it as directed. Soon
you will find that irritations, pimples,
blackheads, eczema, blotches. ringworm
and similar skin troubles will disappear.
A little zemo, the penetrating, satisfy
inc LIQUID, is al that Is needed. toI it
banishes most skin eruptions and makes
the skin soft, smooth and healthy. O
Q The E. W Rose Co., Cleveland. 0.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-04
G e vi
THURSDAY, APRIL 4.

Douglas Fairbanks in Reaching for
the Moon" A whirlwind of action
and riot of fun, and typically Fair
banks, Reaching for the Moon" pro
duced for Aircraft, coming to tho
Gem theater next Thursday with
New York and Italy as backgrounds,
extraordinary film punches" arc pre-
sented interspersed with flashes of
real comedy. The story allowed spec
tacular treatment, and Aircraft has
produced it on lavish scale, max
ing 1t a notable offering, and one Of
the most pretentious yet issued from
the Aircraft studies. The reproduc-
ton of the Venetial settings are well
done, with picturesque canals and ro-
mantle gondoas Magnificent settings
an an extraordinary supporting cast
including such well known players a.
Frank Campeau, Eileen Percy and
Eugene Ormonde, L:tke this film an
exceptional attraction.
Ford Weekly.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-04-04
afI.Es
Do You Sfeen WeJI2

To be at his best man must have
sound. refreshing sleep. When wake
full and restless at night he Is in no
for work or business during
the day. Wakefulness is caused by
Indigestion and constipation, and is
quickly relieved by Chamberlain
Tablets. Try dose of these tablets
and see how much better you feel
with clear head and good diges-
ton.