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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
It's Acid Stomach
That Makes Millions
Sick and Suffer

ilation. 1t is the right way to be well
and keep strong. Ordinary medicine
won't do any lasting good. The best
they can do is to spur up your appetite
for awhile.
modern remedy makes 1t possible
to remove excess acid without the slight
est discomfort. 1t Is called EATONIC.
in the form of pleasant tasting tablets.
Their action In the stomach Is good
deal like piece of blotting paper taking
up drop of ink-they literally absorb
the injurious excess acid and carry 1t
away through the tntestines.
Begin using EATONIC right now
today-and get on the road to bounding.
vigorous, vibrant health. Thousands
upon thousands Of people who have
used EATONIC are enthusiastic in its
praise. They say they never dreamed
that anything could bring them such
quick relief.
EATONIC is fully guaranteed Your
druggist will give you a big box fJr only
80 cents with the distinct understanding
that II you are not pleased In every way,
you get your 80 cents back. IL you can't
get EATONIC where you live-send US
your name and address; we will send
you a fifty cent box and You can send
us the Soc when you get 1t. Address
Eatonic Remedy Co., Gunther Bldg. Chi
cago. Ill.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
FISH MYSTIFIES ITS CAPTORS
Old-Time Fishermen Say They Never
Saw Anything Like This
One

Quincy, Mass.-A large fish, the spe-
cies Of which has not been definitely
determined by old-time fishing men,
has been killed in Haywards creek.
Quincy Neck. 10 weighed 175 pounds
and measured five feet eight inches
from the tip Of one fin to the tip OF
the other.
These fins were back Of the head
and there were two others, large one
on top and smaller one underneath.
Several fishermen who viewed the
strange catch declared they never had
observed anything like 1t.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
Yanks Raid Trenches in Gro
tesque Makeup.
Soldiers Have Penchant for AttirinQ
Themselves in Discarded Civilian
Clothing.

With the American Army In France.
Far up near the front, where one
never sees a woman, a child nor a
male civilian, 1t Is no uncommon sight
to come suddenly on party Of youths
arrayed In high hats, frock coats,
checked trousers and patent leather
shoes.
They are American soldiers, billeted
in ruined French villages. who have
picked up these garments from among
the debris Of the shell-shattered
houses.
Some Of them even don women's
clothing, picture hats, feather boas,
silk blouses and skirts. and I have
even seen them wearing blonde wigs
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
HUNS rSOME SPRINTERS

on their persons. their hands high in
the air and calling for all they're
worth: 'Kamerad, Kamerad.' With
some few exceptions they absolutely
will not mix it with the Americans.
This is no exaggeration at all, but
simple fact. went over the top with
the infantry with the exception Of the
first all through the drive until was
sent back to the hospital, and the sefore
know what am talking about. tell
you, man for man. the American has 1t
all over the Boche. As long as they
are massed they fight. But get them
separated, even little, and they are
through.
81 am inclined to believe that the
Boche have changed their opinion In
regard to the amateur soldiers and Of
ficers Of the American army"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
His Peculiar Apology.

Our son, Lincoln, five, was sent to
throw papers in the waste basket. The
landlord asked him to take his pa
pers, too. John told him to empty his
own papers. l told John to apollo
gize. John said: II get mischievous
sometimes and say things I don't
mean. I told you to empty your own
papers, but you don't need to II you
don't want to."-Chicago Examiner.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
TO RID CITY OF MOSQUITOES
Oil Man Takes Contract to Eliminate
Pests From Oklahoma
ToNf,1

Claremore, Okla.-Bert Sprangle, a
well-known oil man, has the biggest
Job in the gift of the city Of Clare
more. He has been awarded the con-
tract Of eliminating mosquitoes from
the city.
He Is burying oil barrels in the
city sewers, and plans to keep a steady
but slow stream of oil flowing through
them. All pools also will be oiled.
The oil Is donated by local oil COM
panies.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
LONELY SERVICE FLAG
CAUSES WIFE TO ENLIST

Lincoln, nl.-Because the sin
gle star in a service flag that
hung in the window Of her home
here, representing her husband,
who had gone to war, looked
lonely, Mrs. David Shea has
Joined the army. adding a mat
ing star. She enlisted as a
timekeeper in the 'quartermas-
ter's corps and has been sent to
Fort Whipple, Prescott, Ariz.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

Life Is dark-not worth much to the
man or woman with an acid-stomach-
Acid-stomach kills Hope, Ambition,
Energy, Courage. 1t saps the strength
of the strongest body-impoverishes the
blood-causes untold suffering - makes
millions weak, unit and brings on pre-
mature old age.
Millions Of people are weak and unit.
suffering all the time. in one way or an
other, from superacidity or acid stomach.
They don't seem dangerously sick.
Just ailing. Going through life weak,
listless, dragging one foot after another.
They're nervous and irritable; lack pow
er and punch. frequently have severe
attacks Of binding, splitting headaches:
subject to fits of melancholia and men
tai depression. And nearly always their
stomachs are out of order. even though
many experience no actual stomach
pains-digestion poOr-never getting
anywhere near the full strength from
their food.
So, you see. IT'S Just this-acid-stom-
ach-that II holding SO many people
back sapping up the strength they
should get from their food-takfng away
their vigor and vitality-leaving them
weak and inefficient.
Get rid of tho excess acid. That's
the secret OF good health and Is the only
way to obtain good digestion and assin-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
DEAF MEN FAILURES
IN AVIATION SERVICE

Akron. O.-"Silent Bob" Ho-
gan Of this city has decided that
a deaf man has no business IN
the aviation service of the army.
He tried to get in and found that
those who are deaf have no
sense Of balance. Balance Is
due to eye, ear and muscle. The
trial Of six deaf mutes proves
that the ear Is one of the requ;-
sites for balance.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

All the public swimming pools and
some Of the public baths in London are
being used for communal kitchens.
With their steam plants and heating
appliances they are very adaptable.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
FOR HEADACHE

USE VACHER-BALM, it is cooling,
and relieves promptly, besides being
harmless.
Avoid imitations.-Adv.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

Though the wagon tongue is silent,
It always gets there ahead Of the rest
Of the outfit.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23

Dr. Peery's Dead Shot, 10 not TO
xense" or "syrup," but O real old fsshio ned
dose Of medicine which cleans out Worms
or Tapeworm with q single dose. Adv.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
Hard to Discourage.

Hard to Discourage.
"a spring poet wants to see you,
sir"
Tell him we have more spring pO.
etry ON hand than we can use in the
next nine years." said the editor.
YES, sir"
"Well?"
HE says it's posthumous fame he's
after, and If you don't mind he'll leave
his sonnet with you"
Quick Work.
Mrs. Gossip-"Have you had your
house cleaned?" Mrs. Justwed-"Oh,
yes, the burglars cleaned it last night"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
Thew Have None,

Professor-Oescribe the manners Of
Germans. Alert Student-They have
none.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-11-23
A Law FIGURE,

n Lay TTQUTc.
Does your wife knit socks for the
soldiers?"
"She does" replied Mr.. MeektOn.
"And 1 am doing my bit ALSO"
II don't see you doing any wonder
full footwork In either the work or
fight line"
"Footwork is my speciality. Henri
eta makes me stay home and try on
the socks"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
Good News for
Fat Folks!
If You Want to Reduce Ten
to Sixty Pounds Easily and
Quickly, Read This

Most tai, people. would like to enjoy
Normal weight. After un-
pleasant experiences with starvation
dieting, drastic druggng and tiresome
exercising most of those burdened
with surplus weight give up hope of
ever finding relief.
At last home treatment has been
evolved, which is so simple that some
may doubt its efficacy for that reason
alone. But don't pass judgment until
YOU know more.
very easy requirement of this
unique system of fat reduction is that
you take ten deep breaths each morn
ing and evening in the open air or
standing in an open window Take
one oil of korein capsule after each
meal and before retiring at night;
also follow the other simple directions
that come with the capsules.
This treatment often shows no
ticeable reduction in a very few days.
Its consistent use should greatly i'm
prove the general health, overcoming
sluggshness and reduce your weight
to normal Beautfy figure; add to
vitality and efficiency; become gem
timely haray' Tho oil of korein cap
sules may be obtained at the drug
store L is certainly a happy feeling
to nave a 1.-the, natural figure.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
KAISER SAYS UNCLE
SAM HEADS PLOT TO
FOMENT GERMAN STRIFE

W0NTlNuEp FROM PAGE oNED
trorped below the level maintained
before the policy Of unlimited de-
struction in 1917.
The strike situation in Germany is
shown in the publication by German
II awspapers of an outline of an al
Legged Anglo American plot to spread
dissension in the central powers.
The German papers claim, reports
say, that 250,000.000 marks was raised
"a Washington for the use of an or
ganzation which was to organize re-
volts and strikes in Germany and
the countries of her allies through
branches in neutral countries and
German speaking neutrals sent into
Germany.
Threats ard force are being used by
the German military authorities to
crush the strikers These drastic
measures, however have not yet end
c1 the strike movement.
Pessimism is said to exist in Berlin
over the outcome of the Brest Lit
o,sk negotiations The Berlin press
says that the Russians have been en-
couraged by the strike movement to
resist Germany's demands.
In Petrograd the bolsheyiki have
broken up Revolutionary
plot in favor Of General Kaledines. the
Cossack leader, One of the leaders Of
the plot was killed but the other
escaped Sixty officers and soldiers
implicated in the movement were i'm
prisoned
There has been little activity on the
fighting fronts The Americans in
France are having their share of ar
tillery commandments and rifle ex-
changes. On the Italian front the
Italians repulsed an Austrian effort
10 retrieve lost positions west of the
Brenta
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
OFFICERS USED DYNAMITE
TO DISLODGE SLAYER

FL Paso. Tex. Feb AFTER with
standing a siege by more than 100
city and military policemen, Felipe
Alvarez, who late last night shot and
dangerously wounded Mrs Trinidad
Lucero, killed her two small children
ard killed a policeman and civilian
WHO sought 10 capture him, was dis
lodged from his refuge in an clubhouse
in the densely populated Mexican
quarter at O'Clock this morning by
a charge of dynamite
-Four charges Of dynamite We're ex-
ploded before the building was wreck
ed and Alvarez body hurled into
the air Examination Of the body
disclosed six bullet wounds from the
policeman and soldiers who eXchang-
cd hundreds of shots with the fugi-
tive.
Alyarrezs victims were;
Killed: Juan Garcia, deputy city
tx collector; Octayiano Perea, po-
liceman; Salvador Lucero, aged 81;
Alfredo Lucero. aged . Dangerously
wounded Mrs Trinidad Lucero.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
REBELS TAKE KEY

Pekin, Feb 2-Yochow, the strategic
key to the upper Yangste Kiang, has
been captured by the southern reyolu-
toonists, according to a report from
Hankow. s@g
1t is believed here that the activity
of the revolutionists brought about
the southern journey of Acting Pres
ident Feng- -Kwo- Chang and that he
will make an effort to effect a COM
promise on the basis of reconvening
the old parliament and thus avoid
declaration of war Feng Kwo =
Chang is expected to arrive in Nan
king soon. al
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
REPORTS MANY
CASES Of RHEU-
MAT|SM CURED
Says We Must Keep Feet Dry,
Avoid Exposure and Eat
Less Meat.

Eagle Drug Store, the down town
druggist. reports a heavy sale on the
prescription C-2223 for the relief and
cure of the worst forms of rheuma
tism. Everybody who suffers from
rheumatism should keep off the damp
ground, keep the feet dry, drink lots
of pure water and take a daily dose
OF Prescription C-2223 to keep down
ard expel the uric acid from the
blood Those terrible aches and pains,
swollen muscles, aching back and
every form of rheumatism can be
easily cured by following the few sim
pie directions on every bottle of c.
1929. So many remarkable cures have
been made by this wonderful prescrip-
ton that any of our readers VINO suf-
fer are urged and advised to ask Eagle
for Prescription C-222S and take it
as directed on the prescription past
ed on each bottle.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
Dt ilR SEES III NCH
or WILD HOGS

Matt Duhr says wild hogs were
mmcrou3 in the lower Cimorron val
Icy during the times Of the early
settlers, The savage grunters were
said to have been very degenerate
o' the swine that accompanied the
Coronado expedition, about 30O years
afO, | saw three of these blush, lean.
feroeious porkers in the late James
Kinks cow-lot, in Ripley Okla, in
the winter of 1891 The poreine
prisoners rushed at every spectator
that came outside the fence to peep
a. the ugly rootcrs. The brutes re-
fused to eat civilized hog feed and ate
Only acorns. nuts haw berries and
wild artichokcs. MIR Kirk killed the
prisoners after keeping them three
weeks. He gave the flesh to Indians,
as white persons wouldn't and
couldn't eat the wild pork. The wild
hog skins were as thick as horse
hides.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
MEN OF GERMAN BIRTH
4 EAR TO ARMY

New York, Feb 2-Men of German
birth who were not American citi-
gems when America entered the war
viii be barred from military service
when the second quota of national ar
my registrants is selected in this dis
tfict, it was announced today by the
district draft board.
Even Germans who have taken out
first naturalization papers and who
have declared their intention of be-
coming American citizens will be re-
ghrded as aliens and will be rejected
il was stated.
The action of the board follows a
statement by Charles Il Hughes,
chairman of the board, in which he
said:
1T has been noted that men of Ger
man birth, not fully qualified citizens,
have recently shown 2 disposition TO
waive exemption
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
CATCHES UP WITH
STATE NOONSHiNERS

A telegram received by the federal
food administrator states that 1888
pounds of sugar were seized by a
party that recently raided Choctaw
beer joints in Krebs. This sugar was
being used in the illegal manufacture
of Choctaw beer, and the owners had
violated tn food regulations by having
on hand a greater quantity of sugar
than individuals are permitted to
have.
And thus Hoover is clamping down
on the moonshiners and the value Of
food control has received another ar
gument in its favor. l9eUeq
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
0LD-T1ME COLD CURE
DRINK HOT TEA!

Get small package of Hamburg
Breast Tea, or as the German folks
call it, Hamburger Brust Thee" at any
pharmacy. Take a tablespoonful OF the
tea, put cup of boiling water upon
1t, pour through sieve and drink a
teacup full at any time during the
day or before retiring. 1t is the most
effective way to break cold and cure
grip, as it opens the pores OF the skin,
relieving congestion. Also loosens the
bowels, thus breaking up a cold
Try it the next time you suffer from
cold or the grip. 1t is inexpensive
and entirely vegetable, therefore safe
and harmless.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
PLANT SEED NOW.

Now is the time to plant tomato,
cabbage and pepper seed in window
boxes, according to the county agent
while the weather is rather cold at
present, by the time the seeds ger
inmate and the plants are sufficiently
large to be transplanted it will be
warm enough for them to stand out
door weather" said Mr. Dillenback.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02

Eggs are selling at 50 and 60 cents
the dozen in local markets and hard
to get at that price At Ardmore
yesterday, eggs sold at ten cents each
until the food administrator got busy.
There is no egg shortage in Logan
county" said grocer there are
eggs in the country, but il is TOO cold
for the farmers to bring them in"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02

lation by pro-Germans. The story
about the sale Of Red Cross articles
is the one most used. No such story
has ever been in the least degree
substantiated All are told to give
aid and comfort to the enemy
n
Some women boast Of possessing
more than one wooden sweater while
many of the American boys fighting
for her have not even one DO you
think she is worth fighting for?
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
LIVE STOCK IN NATION
TAKES BIG LEAP

Washington Feb 2-Livest)2k IN tae
United States on January 1 was val
ued at $S.263,52400O, the department
Of agriculture announced to lay. That
IS an increase of $t527912 400 over
a year ago.
In numbers, horses have increased
$4,000; mules increased l0l0c0;
milk cows increased S90.00l; othar
cattle, 1,S57,000; sheep increased t.
$4,000 and swine 3,S71 600
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
MAYBE 1T WAS THE GAS
AS 1T SAID FAREWELL

Cleveland, o, Feb FEATHER 0den-
bach of st Ignatus college. today re-
ports that seismograph records show
earthquake tremors at $40 yesterday
afternoon Father Odenbach esti-
mates the vibrations occurred within
500 miles of Cleveland.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
CALIFORNIA.

BEAUTIFUL Ten Acre Farm In Pc.
mona Co. Calf Five acres bearing
apple trees; also variety fruits. Ball
ance hay and garden ground Cottage
S rooms, bath Windmill and tank.
Water piped over farm. Modern barn.
chicken house and garage Fences
good Ideal living conditions. Town
/ - miles Owner offers good op-
portunity Hugh Comstock, 767 Mems
docino Ave, Santa Rosa, Calf.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
& M Ell as WHAT TIE Ns
RED CROSS
'TFsl is DOING s n
is DOING

The government prefers the work
OF the Red Cross be done separate
and distinct from the War depart
ment. The various departments are
better organized and more humanely
administered Many workers are
available for Red Cross work who
could not be utilized by the War de-
partment The financing Of the Red
Cross by the War department would
not be a practical proposition from
any viewpoint In fact those who are
demanding the Red Cross should be
financed by the government are de-
ternined TO find some excuse for
stacking on their duty
On the battle front stretching from
the North Sea to Switzerland are
millions of men ready with strained
nerves for the mighty struggle early
this spring Many hundred thousand
Americas best boys will take part in
those bloody battles, and the Ameri-
can Red Cross will be met with tasks
unknown nd beyond present compre-
hensions Are you satisfied with
what you are doing to help this work?
The monthly meeting of the county
executive committee VIII be held
at 200 o'clock at the federal court
room TNfEElM N
Every possible effort will be made
to have work rooms open Monday
night as there is such an emergency
for goods, Please make an extra eff
fort to be present and assist with the
work, y ETki
mass EygEH{gS
Any one having discarded wooden
underwear or bianketing please send
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
RUB RHEUMATISM FROM
STIFF, ACHING JOINTS
Rub Soreness from joints and muscles
with a small trial bottle of
old st. Jacobs Oil
Stop "dosing" Rheumatism.

Stop "dosing" Rheumatism.
It's pain only; not one case in fifty
requires internal treatment. Rub sooth-
ing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Oil" right
on the tender spot" and by the time
you say Jack Robinson-out comes the
rheumatic pain. "St. Jacobs Oil" ia
a harmless rheumatism cure which never
disappoints and doesn't burn the skin. 1t
takes pain, soreness and stiffness from
aching joints, muscles and bones; stops
sciatca lumbago, backache, neuralgia.
Timber upl Get 25 cent bottle
of oldtime, honest "St. Jacobs Oil"
from any drug store, and in a moment
you'll be free from pains, aches and
stiffness. Don't suffer-! Rub rheuma.
tism away.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
NEW REGULATIONS
ISSUED BY BROOKS TO
CONSERVE WHEAT

The strong efforts of the country
To conserve the wheat supply are
sown by the regulations just issued
to the county food administrators by
II Brooks, federal administrator for
Oklahoma.
Substitutes Named.
Barley flour, buckwheat flour corn
flour, cornmeal, corn starch, corn
grits, feterita flour and meal hominy
oatmeal. gotato flour. rolled oats and
soy beans are the only authorized
substitutes for wheat flour Rye flour
IS not a substitute
Fifty fifty Plan.
All purchases of wheat flour must
I've accompanied by purchases Of equal
quantities of one or more Of the sub
sttute5 named. This purchase regu-
lation is known as the fiftyfifty plan.
Both retailers and consumers must
furnish signed statements tha. they
have on hand corn meal or other au-
thorized substitutes before being al
lowed to purchase wheat flour with
cut an equal quantity of substitutes,
Where retailers cannot obtain substi-
tutes on account of car shortage, the
food administrators are authorized to
allow temporary exceptions TO retail
ers who have already placed orders
fer substitutes.
Profits Fixed. 1wsEI
The maximum profits for whole
salers in flour shall not exceed soc
per barrel Maximum profit for re-
tailers selling flour in original mill
packages shall not exceed $l Re-
tailers selling flour in amounts less
than original mill packages shall not
take a profit greater than one cent
per pound Any profits greater than
these shall be cause for investigation
under the excessive profit clause or
the food bill Substitutes for wheat
flour must be sold at no more than
a reasonable profit over actual pur-
chase price of the particular goods
without regard to market or replace
ment value. Drastic action is urged
against any retailer who raises the
price of any substitute to make more
than normal profit.
Sales Limited.
Instructions from Washington are
that sales of flour by mills, retailers
and other dealers should be limited
to "a pounds to city customers and SO
pounds to country customers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-02-02
Ccssack Plot Discovered
Py BolsheViki.

Petrograd, Feb "A counter revo-
lutionary plot has been unearthed by
tie bolsheyiki authorities in Petro-
grad. 1t was headed by Ensigns
Sinebrukhoff and Wolk, who were
charged with enlisting officers and
soldiers to assist General Kaledines,
tie hetman of the cossacks. Ensign
S'nebrukhoff escaped Ensign Wolk
was arrested and killed by sailors who
weer taking him to the Smolny In
stitute. wEyWWsE
Sixty other officers and soldiers
have been arrested by the bolsheviki