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New Britain herald., 1918-10-07
REVELATIONS
 OF A WIFE
Why Allen Drake Said to Madge Its
 Up to YOu.'

We'll" I think you're letter per- feet now. Are you ready for the burnt offering?'
 Allen Drake leaned back in his chair and his keen eyes from beneath their long, womanish eyelashes played over us quizzically. Lillian, my father, pr. Petit and I were seated school room, and l. for one, was as glad as the average schoolboy is sup posed to be that the task of the even- ing was done.
 We had committed to memory the seemingly meaningless code, which, yet held so much of moment to the nation. l, because of the unusual trained memory l happen to possess, had mastered it upon the first read ing, but I had-through courtesy and ecessity-Waited for the others. MT. Drake called upon me frequently to confirmed or to correct the other rect tatiOns. Ostensibly this was to help them, but in reality I was sure it was intended to test my memory again and again for his own assur- anCe.
 Not only ready, but eager~to see the last of that bit of paper,' my father replied. "The fear of it's fall ing into enemy hands has obsessed me for months.'
 MT. Drake twisted the bit of rice paper. Then he took a match from his pocket.
 "Pardon me-" Lillian interposed, ''but I thought you had planned to paint a decoy paper in the other house. Shouldn't it look as nearly like this one as possible?"
 By Jcven' Allen Drake exclaimed ruefully, dropping the match and smoothing out the bit of paper. "I actually forgot all about that. Any rice paper similar to this around ?"
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

health, and I cannot thank you enough for the relief it has given me. Miss KATE LAWRENCE, Box 725, Spring Valley, Ill.
 School girls and girls who are en- loved at home or in some occupation ;-hould not continue to suffer tortures ~.t such times, but profit by the experi- 1nce of Miss Lawrence and thousands f others who have tried this famous :oot and herb remedy, Lydia E: Pink '>1:a's Vegetable Compound, and found
 lief from such suffering. If comph- .2tions exist write the Lydia E. Pink an Medicine Co.,, Lynn, Mass. The
 suit of their 40 years experience Tn ...vising girls on this subject is at your
 twice.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07
AMERICAN RED CROSS NOTES

Expenditures of the American Red
 ross in England from October, 1917, } the end of June, including con- Eibutions to the British Red Cross hd British Ambulance committee, btaled $4,313,56 according to the Rtest of the series of reports which be War Council is making to the .merican people relative to the use
 eing made of the Red Cross war |lnd. Prior to October, when the pumission for England was created, hc work of caring for American loops in that country was performed g the London chapter at a cost of |493.459. this amount including $39,- |t2 expended for the relief of the
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

breathlessness byt the responsibility thus thrust upon me. But as he had silcnced us, so Allen Drake reused us with his next words.
 Where did you pick up that Malay half-caste of yours. Gordon?" He asked with seeming carelessness-yet we all realized there was a purpose behind the apparently aimless ques- tiOn
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

tOred with our ranl- fly physician but re- ceived no relief then l explained my trouble to another doctor and he sd- vised me to take Lydia F. Pinkham's V e g e t a b l @ Com pound. Soon after taking it l began to notice 8 change for
 the better, and af-
 ter taking six bot
 floS ' an, iu T1Arfocf
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07
PADS AND FASHIONS

Felt and taffeta are combined in some of the prettiest hats.
 So many taffeta hats are trimmed with a huge bow of taffeta.
 Philippine embroidery is the newest idea in collars and cuffs.
 Matelasse is one of the new fab rics for the redingote cloaks.
 broad collar sometimes runs into a sash that ties in the back"
 In making up soft materials like silk, it Is well to choose flowing sleeves.
 Dresses of black silk are mysteri- ously draped and trimmed with monkey fur.
 Solid bead bags and bead-trimmed bags become more and more fascina- ting.
 Bolero effects are charmingly created by rows of pleated frills.
 The heavy silk cord girdle is an in- teresting solution to the waist linc
 Nova days One-piece dress seems absolutely essential to every wardrobe.
 straight gown of velveteen has an inside body and sleeves of net
 The slender one-piece dresses are becoming to both girls and women.
 Filet collars are particularly attrac- tive on dark one-piece frocks.
 A draped turban of silk and velvet ends with 8 cabbage" in front
 A stockinet dress is enriched by heavy wool embroidery on the sash alone.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

held up the original paper once more.
 "NoW for the Wi1d-up."
 He struck tho match, lighted the paper, and dropping it into a small ash receiver, watched it burn, stirring the ashes that 10 fragment of writing remain.
 "NoW, Mrs. Graham''--he bowed to me -mockingly, half seriously - lit is distinctly up to you"
 "But.' I protested, startled, there are four of you who have memorized the original formula"
 Yes, but with ro disparagement to any of us, l wouldn't be afraid 10 wager that no one of us can give the absolutely correct Tendition-With no figure nor character omitted or trans posed--in a weeks time. We've done all We humanly can to safeguard it in the case of any accident to you, but please take care of yourself, for this momentous secret rests almost entir- ly upon that fortunate uncanny mem- Ory of yours."
 We were all silent--I aWed to
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07
SHE WAS
 ONLY TWENTY
Yet Suffered with Functional Disorder and Was Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's
 Vegetable Compound.

Spring Valley, III. For many months I suffered from periodic pains-I doc
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

A striped cloak with an immense collar is of gray on a darker gray ground 2, .
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07
The Price of a Liberty Bond.

Any family of five people can add more than $50,00 to the purchasing power of their annual income by us ing the new table luxury, Benefit Brand sweet Nut" Margarine, in place of butter. The price is 32c q h., instead of 55c to 60c.-a saving of at least S1.15 a week for 52 weeks! Moreover, it is just as good as butter, Even experienced housekeepers can not tell the difference by the taste. Then Sweet Nut" Margarine is made of such appetizing food pro ducts-the nutritious part of crisp white meat of the cOCoanut, churned with paSteurizcd milk. It is perfect ly suitable to serve with the daintiest meal, as well as valuable in the kitchen for cooking. Thousands of families are finding Benefit Brand 'SWeet Nut" Margarine an import ant item in their daily menu. For sale only at the Direct Importing Co.'S yellow front stores 277 Main street, 365 Arch street, New Britain, where Benefit Brand Teas, Coffees and Grocery Specialties are retailcd at Wh OlCS2IC price
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

A draped turban of silk and velvet ends with "cabbage" in front
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

Babies caps, 1egginss and sweat CTS should match when possible.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

A stockinet dress is enriched by heavy wool embroidery on the sash alone.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

Filet collars are particularly attrac- tive on dark one-piece frocks.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

The slender one-piece dresses are becoming to both girls and women.
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

A straight gown of velveteen ha an inside body and sleeves of net
New Britain herald., 1918-10-07

Felt and taffeta are combined il some of the prettiest hats.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27
BACK BOYS BY
BUYING BONDS
(Gnntinuod Prom popo Ono

Continued From Page One.) >
their bit by subscribing for the bonds
allotted them. There should be at
least 1000 names on the honor roll.
and Chairman Goddard is confident
there will be. 1.-TWO thousand Burleigh
county men and women over here to
back the 500 Burleigh county boys over
there, four to one, an easy ratio,
meaning an average subscription of
only $3.50 apiece, an average initial
payment of only $50 per individual
and this is the average-those who
can afford to will be asked to do
more; those who cannot afford to will
not be expected to do so much ~
Don't Be Stacker.
Chairman Goddard doesn't feel this
is an instance in which any argument
or persuasion is necessary. THE duty
of every American is clear and plain.
Burleigh county people are Americans,
100 per cent pure. They are proud
of the boys who are fighting over
there in the Argonne forest today,
fighting in thick, murky fog from
which machine guns of the enemy spit
their deadly missiles, fighting and forg-
ing ahead. step by step pushing the
enemy back toward Berlin. Here in
Brleigh county we are blessed with
clear skies, we have peace, content
ment, security and plenty We are ask
ed to share very little of our bless
ings with the boys over there-that
is all.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27

and his imperialstic crowd have
lot of prophets.
The Hohenzoen conceit for world has been
backed only by the German military but by entire
nation of who from childhood up have been taught to ve
in the egom that every HUN was superan that
the of the world and Gods chosen instrument
reincarate the universe being civilizations only hope and
salvation.
And when after years Of thorough preparation home
leaving the Shiny trail Of it's crafty nsdous intrigue and
spread the worlds the HUN set the much
German military machine in motion to crush out ruth
ssy all civilization barbarian henchme pre-
dicted an early and decisive conquest
brave sturdy little Belgium threw wrench in the works
German uggernau and then France Great Britain and
off the HUNS long rehearsed onto-Paris parade
And finally after enduring three of insults of nature
that would make jack rabbit turn and spit bulldog the face
Americans knocked off from our daylight chase after the
almighty dollar and rose to punish the HUN
And then the kaiser promptly volunteered another
prediction the effect that the day entered the
hundreds of thousands of American citizens of German
birth and parentage would take up arms for the Water
land.
again made bum guess for with the exception of
minute proportion Of fanatic ungraeful Individuals
of foreign birth heritage realized that they picked
the United States above all other countries in the world the
future home for themselves and their families because afforded
them greater opportunities for educatio prosperity
and happiness than any other country. .
They cannot help but realize that flag has been good
enough live under must certainly be good enough to fight
and make sacrifices for and the valuable
on these people the fact that hundreds of thousands Of
their today enrolled under count color their
eeds bravery courage battle
loyalty
An overwhelming majority of Americans of foreign birth o,
parenta realize the fact that they above all Others it to the
land Of their adoption support in this great crisis in
possible and the splendid they made the
evidence and promise that they be counted the
limit their ability in boosting the Fourth Liberty Loan issue
FROM today people, flag
country and as the worlds greatest democracy above all
sacrifice of resource and blood to defend and uphold the
very ideals and principles which attracted them to Shores
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27
Makes Suicides.

According to Yale scierlst. eli
mates that are TOO stimulating Ave an
effect in increasing the suicide rate
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27

frcm the audience during the course
of an Indian orators address, just as 4
an English audience will shout Hear!
Heart ~
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27

but he is saluting you in his own
tongue said Dr.. Melvin R. Gilmore,
curator of the North Dakota historical
museum. today. x
DR.. Gilmore has Spent almost his
entire life among the Pawnies, Sioux
and other tribes of the Great Plains.
He speaks practically every tongue
common to the Fed Man in this region,
and he is recognized as an authority
on matters pertaining to the native
American.
THE Sioux salutation,' continued
DR.. Gilmore, ''is 'a-Hao,' and the "a is
suggested rather than pronounce1
Consequently it sounds as though the
Sioux in greeting you were saying
'haO,' or how and early visitors
among the Indians improperly ascrib-
ed to them this last name salutation.
'A-Hao or as the white man hears it
how also is used by the Sioux as a
form of applause or approval>, You
frequently will hear this ejaculation
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27

Fergeso of the most geautifu and talented actress
the world will tonight in her greatest stage
THE Song of Songs Miss Fergeson conceded to be of the
dressed New York and this picture she
different striking costumes The feature is
the attraction atsthe Bismarck theater.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27

AND WE ARE GOING TO DO IT."
says Chairman Goddard. d.
I'VE are going to step up to our
polling places tomorrow like men and
like Americans. We're going TO prove
to the boys over there that we're
worth fighting for. We're going to
convince them that we esteem their
lives and their comfort and their safe
return above our dollars; that as they
have loaned their lives to the govern
ment in this hour of need we will loan
our dollars; that, as they have for
gone comforts, given up home and left
loved ones behind, we. if necessary,
will deprive ourselves of few LUX
URIES in order that our dollars may
also fight over there. And we KNOW
that our dollars will return to us, and
we know that every dollar we plank
down tomorrow for Liberty Bond is
just SO much insurance $that OUR
BOYS will RETURN to u.s.
Workers Meet tonight.
The Fourth Liberty Loan workers
will meet at the Nick z,lhie at 7sthis
evening for an inspirational luncheon
which all are urged to attend.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27
ALLIED PRESSURE DEALING BLOWS
TO HUN DEFENSIVES ABOUT VERDUN
Continued From Page One.)

ed that Bulgaria whipped and willing quit and that the tend
actually from the army and from Premier Manof with
out the knowledge of the central powers.
The fact that Berlin allowed the go through is
taken suggest this and the situation believed
affecting the Teutonc desnes that attempt
this in Germany would have serious consequences
On the other hand inclined to regard part of
the German offensive If the Germans have hand in
this proposal tn ententon Bulgaria that euQnc
allies have part in the negotiations the proposal would be
quite Objectionable to the entente the tentative
tiations made under somewhat similar Austria
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27
Needed Qualifications.

Earnest Youth-"Father what oua1-
1hcatlons do you need to be a member
Of the Supreme cQWt?' Father-"You
have to be thoroughly respectable,
honorable beyond reproach, and be
able to write English in such way
mat no other lawyer will be quite sure
what you mean."-Life. ......
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27
N0C0PY
CAT,SAYS DR..
N. R. GILMORE
When Indian Says "How" He's
Talking to You in His Own
Tongue, Asserts Curator.

when our Sioux Indian says 'Ho.'
Or as more popularity understood,
How in response to your greeting.
he is not contracting the white mans
salutation of 'Hodwy' or How are
youo' into form of pidgin English,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27

itzky in his biennial report to the gov
ernor Mr.. Kositzky believes the state
is losing about million dollars a year
because the professions and the trades
are not taxed. He woud have every
man who produces pay tax.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27
TAX, 'EM ALL;
WE NEED CASH,
SAYS KOSITZKY

= Tax the doctors, the lawyers. the
preachers, the teachers the architects
and the engineers; also tax, the labor
ing man and the fellow with a trade,
recommends State Auditor Kari Kos
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-09-27
GET SL0AN'S FOR
YOUR PAIN RELIEF | ! T
You don't have to rub 1t Id
to Get quick, comfort
ing relief

Once you've tried it on that stiff.
Joint, sore muscle, sciatic pain, rheu-
matte twinge, lame back, you'll find
a. warm, soothing relief you never
thought lnineHt could produce,
Won't stain the skin, leaves no mus,
wastes no time in applying, sure to.
give quick results. a large bottle
means economy. Your own or any
oGpr druggist has it. Get it today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
Personal POINTS

Mrs. F. r. Norton. 2428 Eighth
and-a-half avenue. has returned
from Chicago where she has been
visiting friends.
Mrs. J. II. Hanson and daughter
Hermahel, 535 Twenty-third street.
have returned from three weeks
visit in Chicago and Evanston J.
II. Hanson, deputy collector Of IN
ternal revenue, with headquarters
IN tho federal building, has return
ed to assume his duties here after
spending some time In other cities
of this district.
Captain A. D. Zimmerman, sta
toned at Camp Leg, Petersburg.
Va, Is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. l. Zimmerman, Alb Eleventh
street, for few days.
Mrs. J. J. Kinney and daughter
Lucille. ga Twenty-secOnd street.
and Mrs. J. c. Hendrickson, 945
Twenty street, returned last
evening from Fort Leavenworth.
Kan, where they visited Ivan Kin
ney and Glenn Hehdrickson, who
enlisted June 1 and are stationed
at that fort. They found the young
men in the best Of health and en-
joyiIg life at the military post.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
GIVE CONTRACT
FOR WATERMAN

Rock Island city commissioners
have accepted the bid of P. F.
Trenkenschuh for constructing
sewers and watermains on Thirty
second street, Eighth and Ninth
avenues.
Bids for this work had been ad-
vertised for and were opened this
morning at 8. Trenkenschuh was
the only bidder and as the figure
was considered reasonable the
contract was awarded.
The contract price as submitted
by Mr.. Trenkenschuh is S3,32S.
The construction work Is to be
done on Eighth avenue and Thirty
second street, south to Ninth ave
nue. and east on Ninth avenue to
Thirtv-fOurth street. Work is to
be started Immediately.
All the news all the time-The
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
RESCUES A BOY
STRUCK BY MAN

James DAILY was arrested a.
o'clock yesterday afternoon after
he had unwarrantly and brutally
made an ;ttack on ]. Calumer, a 10
year-old rewsboy.
1t is stated that Daily accosted the
newsboy on Sixteenth street be
tween Second and Third avenues
and asked for certain psper.
When ! boy said be did not ha re
1t, 1T is claimed he was brutally
struck ard kicked.
Deputy. United States Marshal
John Cohurn was standing in front
of the p't;Cffice building ard saw
the affair. He shouted to tho man
and then rave chase. Daily ran down
an alley at a great pace, but as the
marshal was some Splinter The fug-
tive was soon overhauled and
placed under arrest.
Daily was taken to the police
sattiUn. At a hearing before Mag
istrate Smith, fine OF $40 AMI costs
of the case was imposed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
ANNUAL PICNIC
FOR MERCHANTS
Butchers and Grocers of Rock Is
land Complete Program and
Plans at Meeting.
BASEBALL GAME A FEATURE
Many Other Enjoyable Events Are
ScheduIed-Steamer Sidney to
Make Two Trips.

At a meeting of the butchers and
grocers Of Rock Island held at the
Rock Island club last night, the
program for their annual picnic, TO
be held at Linwood Thursday, July
IS, was completed.
AS in former years, the baseball
game between the grocers' and
butchers nine and a team selected
from jobbing statesmen will be the
feature of the day Great rivalry
exists between the teams, for many
years this feeling being intense.
The grocers and butchers this year
are confident that previous wrongs
will be righted when the two teams
clash. The contest will begin
promptly at 2:30 and will be played
rain or shine according to plans.
Athletic events for men, women,
as the remainder Of the days pro-
gram, and prizes have been pro-
vided for all winners.
The steamer Sidney will make
several tJtps to Linwood during the
day. The first will leave at $50
and the second in the afternoon at
l 80 from Rock Island and 1:45
from Davenport. The merchants,
their families and friends anticipate
the most enjoyable outing in years,
and indications are that they will
be present in force for the occa-
sion.
The Program.
Here are the events on the pro-
nv -T---o of IN
last evening;
Baseball. morning game between
retail clerks.
Foot race-Girls under IL.
Foot race-Boys under IL.
Foot race-Married women (no
limit to age).
Three-legged race-Boys under
II.
Foot race-Grocers VS.. butchers.
Foot race-Stout women (no lin
it to weight.
Foot race-Thin men.
Foot race-Boys under IL.
Foot race-Fat men.
Foot race-Women free-for-all
Baseball. afternoon game. fea-
ture of the day-Grocers and butch
ers VS.. jobbing statesmen.
Foot race-Married men.
Shoe scrambling contest-For
boys.
Foot race-Thin women.
Backward foot race-Boys under
70.
Foot race-Men, free-for-all
EIopement race-Free-for-a1l.
Dancing all day, free.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
TO CONFER WITH
BOARD MEMBERS

Exemption board officials have re-
ceived communication from Major
John W. Dodson, medical aid to the
governor of Illinois, stating that
he wishes to meet the officials hers
the evening of July IL.
Major Dodson states he is visit
ing local and medical advisory
boards to secure information and
to confer and advise with the mem
bers concerning the physical exam
ination Of registrants.
He especially desires statements
as to the number of men examined
by the local board. Eamber accept
ed, number rejected and list of all
registrants indicted into the SER
vice.
Major Dodson states he will be
unable to appear here before on
the evening of the day set as he is
ospeak before the Central District
to speak before the Central District
afternoon of that day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
TOO WEAK
TO FIGHT

The Comeback" man was really
never down and out. His weakened
condition because Of overwork, lack
Of exercise, improper eating and
living demands stimulation TO sat
isfy the cry for a health-givtng ap-
petite and the refreshing sleep es-
sential to strength. GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules, the national
remedy of Holland, will do the
work. They are wonderful. Three
of these capsules each day will put
a man on his feet before he knows
It; whether his trouble comes from
uric acid poisoning. the kidneys,
gravel or stone In the bladder,
stomach arrangement or other all
ments that befall the over-zealous
American. Don't wait until you
are entirely down-and-out, but take
them today. Your druggist will
gladly refund your money If they
do not help you. Accept no substi-
tutes. Look for the name GOLD
MEDAY on every box, three sizes.
They are the pure. original, i'm
ported HARLEM Oil Capsules.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-07-09
DECIDE TO END
USE OF GERMAN
ParoehfaI School Students VIII Be
Taught Religion in English
When Winter Term Opens.

Religious lessons will be given
IN English hereafter in parochial
schools of the Immaruels Lutheran
church 0f Rock Island.
Up 20 the present time, instruc-
ton in the German language has
been given Members of the con-
gregation Of the church at a recent
meeting decided 10 make this
change The ruling will take effect
on the opening Of the school this
fall.
4 vote was also taken to elimin-
ate German entirely from tho
schools, but this was defeated. 1t
Is said that the question Of limit
ING the teachings Of the German
language 70 the upper grades has
been put into the hands Of the
school and church boards who will
nEe action IN the near future. They
vii also decide whether the study
OF German Is 10 remain obligatory
2 the students, as il is at present
Laurch services are to be read in
english and German for the pres
ent