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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
Thouaht Cakes Tainted.

Virginia loved to help her mother,
One day her mother was making a
special effort to bake prize cake for
the church fair and Virginia was all
interest. The cake rose beautifully
and appeared to be thoroughly done,
but when removed from the stove it
fell fiat and had a sad streak through
the center. Another cake was immedi-
ately mixed in haste and little Vir-
ginia's eyes grew large as she lis
tened to her mother lamenting over the
first sad cake that had fallen. The sec
ond baking proved the same as the
first. but the third attempt resulted in
a veritable triumph. Virginia, how
ever, could not rally from the morn
ing's tragedy. and when her aunt came
over she exclaimed in great excite
ment "Oh, auntie, mother made three
cakes and two of 'em tainted"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01

orlain of ASSASSIN"

The drug hashish or Indian hemp,
for which Egyptians will pay such a
high price, has given us our word,
assassin" These desperadoes form
ed originally secret society in Per-
STA, relates London Chronicle, in the
eleventh century, members of which
were under q vow of blind obedience
to their chief. They were called upon
to perpetrate the most atrocious deeds,
and before these ruffians were sent
out to perform their grewsome tasks
they We're given hashish, by which
they were thrown into kind of &C.
stasy or intOxication. Hence they were
called "Hashishin," meaning hemp,
eaters. The word became part OF
Western languages, but was changed
into "assassins."
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
Only One "BROMO QUININE"
To get the genuine, call for full name LAXATIVE
BRoMO QuININB, Look for signature of &. W.
GROVE Cures a Cold in One Day. 8Oc.
The Oldest Living Creature.

Among the oldest life forms on the
globe is the shellfish, known as the
lingula, a specimen of which was ta-
ken from Manila bay several years
ago. The genus, according to scien-
lists, has remained practically unal-
tered for more than hundred million
years. With the extraordinary changes
of climate and environment since the
world began most forms of life with
which science is familiar have been
transformed or have altogether disap-
peared since the geologic ages. THAT
the genus lingula,' says the Journal of
Heredity, should have survived for all
these ages, and undergone virtually nc
change, is striking evidence of the fact
that the germ plasm, which under some
conditions, as in the case of the horse
and the dog is capable of extraordi
nary variation, is under other condi
tons remarkably constant"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER

has been a household remedy all over
the civilized world for more than half
a Gel -dry for constipation, intestinal
troubles, torpid liver and the generally
depressed feeling that accompanies
such disorders. 1t is a most valuable
remedy for indigestion or nervous dys-
pepsia and liver trouble, bringing on
headache, coming up of food, palpita-
ton of heart and many other synlp-
toms. A few doses of August Flower
will Immediately relieve you. 1t is q
gentle laxative. Ask your druggist
Sold in all civilized countries,-
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
SELF DEFENSE
Defeat Backache and Kidney
Trouble With Anuric

Many people in this section have suffer-
ed from rheumatism and kidney trouble
and have found that Anuric was the most
successful remedy to overcome these
painful and dangerous ailments.
The lucky people are those who have
suffered, but who are now well because
they needed natures warning signal in
time to correct their trouble with that
wonderful new discovery of DR.. Pierce's
called "An-u-rc" double strength. You
should promptly heed these warnings,
some of which are dizzy spells, backache,
lrregularity of the urine or the painful
twinges of rheumatism, sciatica or lum-
bago. To delay may make possible the
dangerous forms OF kidney disease, such
as diabetes or stone in the bladder If you
druggists, or send DR.. Pierce, Invalids' Ho-
tel, Buffalo, n. Y, Zoe for trial pkg This
win prove that "Anuric" eliminates uric
acid as hot water melts sugar.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
Where Canes Are Popular.

There is probably no country in the
world where the use of walking sticks
is so general as in the United King
dom. Practically every man carries a
cane, not only in the towns and cities,
but also in the country and, in addi-
ton, there is Il large demand for walk
ing sticks for women, these being used
extensively in the country and mt sea-
side resorts, but not to great extent
in the cities.
The winter months are always rainy
and even during the summer the
weather is often very unsettled, so that
the use of umbrellas is also unusually
great. These conditions have made
the manufacture of umbrellas and
walking sticks an important industry
in the British isles.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
Power of Money.

Money may be misused. The power
it represents may be abused, says n
noted writer, just as the power of the
press or any other physical or social
force may be abused. And the desire
for money may be perverted, just as
may be any other normal or healthy
desire. But that is not the way to look
at money any more than it is the way
to look ut any other power or quality
of human nature that may be used Ell,
Their for good or evil.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
YOU GET STRONG, if

this is the best medicine . beneHt or cure.
The Prescription" regulates and pro-
notes all the natural functions, never
conflicts with them, and is perfectly
harmless in any condition Of the female
system 1t brings refreshing sleep, and
restores health and vigor Al druggists.
Liquid or tablets Tablets zoe.
If you eat the right foods, and not too
much of them, the poisons in your sys-
tenn can be kept down ard thrown out by
taking natural laxative, such as that
composed Of May-apple juice of aloes,
root of ialap. and long Sold by druggists
as DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01

appeared and your Vegetable Compound
has made me a well, strong woman so
/ do all nv own Homework. cannot
recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound too highly to women
passing through the Change of Life. !"
Mrs. FRANK HENSON, 1916 S. orehade
St., Urbana, III.
Women who suffer from nervousness,
cheat fiashes," backache, headaches
and tthe blues" should try this famous
root and herb remedy. Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
"coIfi In the Head''

is an acute attack of Nasal Catarrh. Per-
sons who are subject to frequent colds
in the head will find that the use of
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will
build up the System, cleanse the Blood
and render them less liable to colds.
Repeated attacks of Acute Catarrh may
lead to Chronic Catarrh.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is TAX
en- internally and acts through the Blood
on the Mucous Surfaces of the System.
All Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
$1,000 for any case of catarrh that
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE will not
F. J. Cheney & Co.. Toledo. Ohio.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
Girl Bank President.

A girl president lives in Cleveland,
o. She is president of a bank, and is
only seventeen years old. The bank
has $50 depositors and capital of
$155.5S. The depositors are members
of the council educational alliance,
who save their money to buy Liberty
loan bonds. vacations and presents
The deposits come in pennies. Some
persons literally have only cent to
their names"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01

Mr.. Bangor William, have you bro
ken another glass2
Willfam-Yes, sir; but l was very
fortunate this time. 1t only broke in
two pieces.
Mr.. Bangor-So you call that "for-
tunate," do you?
William-Yes, sir; you can't imagine
what bother it is to pick them up
when they break into a hundred pieces.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
For PimpIy Faces.

To remove pimples and blackheads
smear them with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off in five minutes with Cuticura
Soap and hot water. For free samples,
address "Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston"
At druggists and by mail. Soap 70,
Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01

had an attack or
grippe which lasted
all winter and left
me in a weakened
condition. felt at
times that I would
never be well again
I read Of Lydia e.
Pinkham' 3 V e ge-
ia Bile Compound
and what it did for
women passin g
through the Change
ofLife, so / told my
doctor / would try
it. Isoon began to
gain in streng t b
and the annoying
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
misconsln,s Elne Potato eros.

Wisconsin furnished 36.400,O00
bushels of the entire potato crop of
the United States. which amounted to
44OOOO,OO0 bushels in ALL This is
about So per cent.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
Had Similar EaiIinn-

NIistresS-It's only fair to warn you
Bridget, that my husband swears o
little sometimes.
Brtdget-Thut's all right, mum. So
do Life
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
Iustifiahle Innorance.

The Newcomer-Did yous ever shoot
a man?
The Old-timer-Aye.
what did it feel like?'
81 dinna ken He never spoke after
wards. Judge.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
Exnensive HostelrY.

81 like to stop at this hotel"
'Why?"
THE proprietor makes me feel as If
owned the place"
well, after you've paid your bill
you will feel that you ought to own
the place, whether you do or not"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
Eeonomizinu Time.

'What will you have for dinner"
asked the affable waiter.
$50 ahead and bring what YOU are
serving today" replied the hungry
man. Don't make me guess"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
Hard an Henry.

"rm afraid Henry is going to be dis
appointed with army life" remarked
Mr.. Cobbles.
"Why so?"
"Henry was always dead set against
manual labor, an I understand all
them trenches in Europe was dug by
soldiers"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01

" ~ q VI III y "A Y
or run down
woman, with DR..
Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription.
And. if you sui
fer from any fe-
male complaint"
or disorder, you
get well. f 0 T
these two things
ito build up wo-
mems strength,
and to cure wo-
men s ailments
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
The sio Problem.

Probably one of our knottiest war
problems is to find out how to make a
woman believe she looks patriotic in
last years clothes.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01

To keep clean and healthy take DR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. They regu'
late liver, bowels and stomach.-Adv
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
A Mistake.

"a laboring man has very little
choice of occupation"
There you are mistaken. He can
always take his pick"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01

Might doesn't always make right,
but it puts up hard fight.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01
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 to its annoying symptoms, I
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1918-02-01

Druggists refund money II PAZO OINTMENT falls
to cure Itching, Blind Bleeding or Protrudtng Fl4es'
First application gives relief. bOe'
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02

bureau concerns money. There must
be a complete check of facts and fig
ures all along the line. Legal ques-
tions are involved. The War Risk
Insurance act itself is a comprehen-
sive measure and there can be no mis-
takes in its Interpretation by en-
ployes who areChandling insurance
policies, allotments and allowances.
OF the thousands of letters received
and answered daily by the bureau a
considerable percentage is due to a
misunderstanding of the law. The
law requires a soldier or sailor with
dependent wife or children to set
aside a part of his salary for their
support back home. To this allotment
the government adds an appropriation
Of its own, depending upon the size Of
the family.
The soldier or sailor may allot a
part of his pay to dependent parent
or other relative, but this is not OBJ
ligatory. Thousands of letters are
received from mothers who want to
know why the government has not
sent her allotment, whereas the sol
der has made no allotment. If cir
cumstances warrant the government
will supplement the allotment to a
dependent relative other than wife
or child, but in all cases where allot-
ment is not compulsory the soldier or
sailor must take the initiative.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02
cATARRH vAMIsHEs
Here Is One Treatment That All Suf-
ferers Cas- Rely Upon.

If you want to drive catarrh and
all its disgusting symptoms from
your system in the shortest possible
time, go to your druggist and ask
for a Hyomei outfit today.
Breathe Hyomei and it will rid you
of catarrh; it gives such quick relief
that all who use it for the first time
are astonished.
Hyomei is a pure pleasant antisep-
tic, which is breathed into the lungs
over the inflamed membrane. it kills
the catarrh germs, soothes the sore
spots and heals all inflammation.
Don't suffer another day with ca
tarrh; the disease Is dangerous and
often ends in consumption. Start
the Hyomei treatment today. No
stomach dosing, no sprays or DOUGH
es; just breathe it-that's all. Ask
Wortley & French.--Adv.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02

The service flag dedication for the
M. K. church will be held at the church
Wednesday evening, Oct. 3. Robert
Bradley of Grand Rapids will give the
address. We hope there will be a
good attendance.
Mrs. Carrie Wescott CT Casnovia
was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. IL.
Weller recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bowman and
granddaughter, Lucille Bowman visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Noble Spencer Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burton Partridge gave
a farewell party at their home for Mr..
and Mrs. Jay Norton Saturday even
ing. The evening was spent in mu-
sic and games. At the lunch hour
English walnuts were passed with
questions and answers inside. The
gentlemen read the questions. the la
dies answering them. Partners were
found by the answers. Let's of fun,
and excitement, after which they bid
their host and hostess rood night.
The sick Mrs. III. Lawrence, Mrs.
Mate Fish and Mrs. o. Watkins are
reported improving.
The county association of the o. f..
IS. will be held at Granville Oct. "a,
afternoon and evening. Electa of We
nus chapter has been chosen. All
members are invited to attend
Jay Norton and son Merriette spent
Sunday at their home here.
Mrs. Jay Norton entertained her
cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Clark Of
Hamilton, Ind, and mother and broth
err, Mrs. Clark and son Miles of Oak
field Monday.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02

IL Miss Edna Brownell, who is teach
ing near Cedar Springs was home
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Williams of
Oakfield, Mr.. and Mrs. James Dixson,
Ray and Hazel Osmer were guests of
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Osmer
Sunday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Malone,
Wednesday, Sept. 20, son.
Mrs. Carrie Smith is the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. A. A. Norton for a
week
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02
CASTORIA
For Infants and Children
In Use For Over 80 Years
s.s.. &: q Z1HAZzZs<

The women who try to preserve
their beauty by cosmetics, are apt
to be the same ones whom no one is
interested in because they are so self
conscious.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02

Organizations to pursue automo-
bile thieves are being formed, and
like the old thief detective societies,
their first duty will be to hold the
annual dinner.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02
Sour Stomach
Mi-O-na Puts the Stomach in Fine
Shane in Five Minutes

Mi-O-na Puts the Stomach in Fine
Shape in Five Minutes.
If your stomach is continually
kicking up a disturbance; you feel
bloated and distressed; if you belch
gas and sour food into the mouth,
then you need Mi-o-na Stomach Tab
lets.
Mi-o-na Stomach Tablets give in
slant relief, of course, but they do
more; they drive out the poisonous
gases that cause fermentation of
food and thoroughly clean, renovate,
and strengthen the stomach so that
it can readily digest food without
artificial aid.
Mi-o-na stomach tablets are guar
anteed to end Indigestion, acute or
chronic. or money back. This means
that nervousness, dizziness and bill
iousness will disappear. Druggists
everywhere and Wortley & French
sell Mi-o-na.-Adv.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02

Among the people who wonder why
groceries cost so much are those who
forget to order until reminded by the
grocery wagon passing their house.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02
NORTH EASTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Brown of Bel
ding were Tuesday afternoon guests
of Lester Huyck and mother.
Hattie Dorsey was Tuesday guest
of Mrs. II. G.. Tingley.
Mrs. Otto Cox of Ionia returned
home Friday after two weeks stay
with her mother, Mrs. Ada Snyder and
grandmother, Mrs. Abbie Parmerter.
Mrs. L. Krick and Mrs. Charity Pow
ers were callers there also.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Prescott of Grand
Rapids came Saturday night to spend
the winter at A II. Guernsey's.
Mrs. Sarah Moon of Pontiac is Wis
iting friends in this vicinity.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02

The people who can't go to church
when it rains, are the same ones who
think the boys should go ahead in
France even if the mud is two feet
deep.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02

When a woman energies hot and
illustrated after a scrimmage with
canning in the kitchen it is hard to
persuade her that manufacturing tai
cum is not an essential industry.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1918-10-02

After tellisg their boy help all
summer that they are idle and lazy,
the farmers are keenly anxious to
engage them again for next year.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-01

program and sabotage. One supposed
German sympathizer was found in
Henry Ford's factory. He was the
head of the drafting department-and
still is. Despite rumors and reports,
Ford would not discharge him. Sub
sequent events have vindicated his
Judgment
The suspected man was subjected
TO the most searching scrutiny and
investigation. and showed himself
as loyal as any OF the other en-
ployes.
Out of the maze OF rumor and al
legations regarding sabotage and
its supposed prevalenCy in facto-
ries engaged in airplane work, the
records of the Department of Jus
tiCe show only twelve cases. In this
connection Mr.. Gregory points out
that between 100, 900 and 200, 900 la
borers have been engaged in gov
ernment work in the factories indi-
Gated.
The aircraft investigation has
been in progress since last May,
when the President personally re-
quested Judge Hughes to make the
inquiry 1t continued in full swing
until week or so ago. More than
300 witnesses were examined, plants
Inspected, and the report itself
makes up more than 1900 pages of
testimony alone
The Washington herald., 1918-11-01
..R.& E. ASKS
FARE ADVANCE
Applies to |. c. c. for Cen
eral Increase in Suburb
an Rates.

Following the granting by the Pub
lic Utilities Commission of increased
srins to the Washington Railway
! nd Electric Company and affiliated
that company yester-
bay filed with the Interstate Com
inerce Commission a petition asking
for increased fares on all suburban
lines running into the District from
Maryland.
Ths company yesterday also took
hp the matter OF increasing the zone
kate from to cents per passenger.
tith the Maryland Public Utilities
Commission. Rapid action on the
bart of the commission Is looked for.
In its brief, the company points out
hat the increase asked for is parallel
10 the one granted in. this city
Under the suggested schedule, IL
! 5 proposed to increase the price o.
tickets 20 per cent:
"a cents to a dollar on monthly trip
kets.
10000 Affected
is estimated about 10000 pass
ers will be affected by the in
lse. The new rates, which ii is
|ected will be put into effect De-
flDcT l. II BTdnleOs VIII dhNNA NhV
nmutation tickets issued by the
d bin John branch of the Washing
bn Railway and Electric Company,
the City and Suburban Railway. the
Interurban Railway,
fhe Washington and Rockville Rail-
way, and the Forest Glen Railway.
The greatest increase will be on
patrons living within the first zone.
" being planned to increase the Is
trip Communication books on an av-
erage of 20 per cent.
The proposed rates provide for an
Increase in the first zone of 81 per
month. This is gradually reduced
until in the last zones it is an in
crease Of 30 cents. These rates by
zones are: First zone. $3.50; second
zone, S5.55: third zone. $.6S: fourth
zone. $50; fifth zone. $3.50.
Increases of about ~ per cent are
Fssksd in the price of school commu-
tstion tickets on all roads. 1t is
claimed that the increases will make
the tariffs on the electric roads about
the same as those on the steam
roads. In a table submitted by the
company it is shown the railroads
pre- charging at present from 10 to 20
per cent more than the trolley lines
The Washington herald., 1918-11-01
ARMY NEEDS ALL WOOL.
Civilian Trade Will Get No Wool
at Present.

There is no immediate hope for allo-
cation of wool for civilian purposes,
it was announced by the War Indus
tries Board yesterday. The WooIens
Section of the Board stated that
army requirements are such as to
preclude any ailotments of wool for
other than military needs. The wool
industry is assured by the board that
allotments for civilian use will be
made as soon as possible without
impairing military operations.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-01
HOUSE DEBATES
COUGHING IN D. G.
.Au,. ro6teeriing Measure
Discussed Without
Action.

Anti-profiteering legislation was
discussed In the House again yester-
day. Leaders on both sides of the
House agreed that conditions should
have been checked in time to prevent
hardships to thousands of residents
in Washington.
The discussion was introduced by
Representative Byrns, of Tennessee.
who brought up the joint resolution
to continue during November the sp-
preparations for the support of the
Department of Agriculture. The
resolution was adopted without OBJ
lection.
Foreign Matter In Bill
Representative Anderson, of Mime
sofa. a member of the Agriculture
Committee, said that he had previous
ly objected because he believed that
no further delay should be allowed ia
the passage of an adequate act to
check profiteering.
He had aimed to compel the con-
ferees to come to some agreement on
the amendment IL possible but this Is
not possible now because of lack of
quorum, he said
The Senate loaded the agricultural
bill with amendments of a foreign
nature, according to Representative
Mondell. of Wyoming. He called at
tention to the three important meas
ures tied up in the one bill-food slim
ulation. anti-rent profiteering legisla-
ton. and wartime prohibition-and
charged that certain interests outside
the House have been blocking this
measure on account OF the prohibi-
tion amendment
Chairman Lever. of the Appropria-
tions Committee. again insisted that
the House had to maintain a firm
stand in order to preserve the right
to legislate without dictation from the
Senate.
The Washington herald., 1918-11-01
TRIANGLE CLUB PLANS HIKE.

The Red Triangle Club of the Wash
ington Y. NJ. c. A will take a four
mile hike Sunday through upper Rock
turning on the Forest Glen cars to
the city. The members will start
from Fourteenth and Colorado streets
northwest. The leaders will be P. l.
Barron and Emile Reuger jr
The Washington herald., 1918-11-01

At Seattle. Wash. unskiled labor
ers, who never before made more
than sl6 or SIS a week. are now being
paid $65 to $75 a week in the ship
building yards. How many preach
ers doctors. teachers. lawyers and
editors are getting $500 a year?