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The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
RELIABLE PRESCRIPTION
 FOR THE KIDNEYS

For many years druggists have watched with much interest the remarkable record maintained by Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kidney, liver and bladder medi- cine.
 It is a physicians prescription.
 Swamp-Root is a strengthening medi- cine. It helps the kidneys, liver and blad- der do the work nature intended they should do.
 Swamp-Root has stood the test of years It is sold by all druggists on it's merit and it should help you. No other kidney medi- cine has so many friends.
 Be sure to get Swamp-Root and start treatment at once.
 However, if you wish first to test this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. kilmer < Co.,, Binghamten, N. Y.. for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
A Genuine Patriot.

The school teachers on the East side in New York are finding some inter- esting material in the manner in which alien parents are saving to aid in the war. One little girl told her teacher how the folks at home" are going to help. My father and mother and me- ' she said, i've made it on piece of paper last night. My father makes SIS the week. and he pays for the rent SIS the month, $2 for coal, s for milk for the baby, S7 week for eats. Then he gets left $4 the week. He gives my mother $2 for clothes, he keeps S1 the week and puts S1 the week for the war savings. He does that so long as the war A uld last"
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

straighten you right up and make you 1eei me and vigorous by morning. I want you to go back to the store and ger Your money. Dodson's Liver Tone IS destroying the sale of ealomel be- cause 1t is real liver medicine; entirely vegetable, therefore it can not saliyate or make you sick.
 guarantee that one spoonful of Dodson's Liver Tone will put your sluggish liver to work and clean your bowels of that sour bile and consti- pated waste which is clogging your system and making you feel miserable, 1 guarantee that a bottle of Dedson's Liver Tone will keep the entire family feeling fine for months. Give it to your children. It is harmless; doesn't gripe and they like its pleasant taste. -Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Needed More Weight.

The lady of the house shut her lips tightly when she saw who had rung the bell.
 No" she said, you were here in December. l never give to a beggar undeserving of help"
 'I wouldn't lave called, num-" said the tramp, seeing that he need expect nothing more from that house, "only I 'oped you might ave one of them 'ome-made cakes left like you gave me a month ago. I wants to enlist, but I'm jest five pounds too light, and one of your little cakes would ave put me right"
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
What Moves M en.

Man does not live by bread alone, but by the ideals that stir his heart, observes a writer. Napoleon's men were struggling through the snow and cold and Encouragement of Alpine passes. Would they ever come through They did but the great French leader neither drove nor bribed them. He fired their souls, He called them to look down upon the smiling plains of Italy and pictured to them its sunny fields, its warm waters, it's orange groves, it's. comfortable cities, it's whole lure and romance. For things like these men work and fight.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Modern Warfare.

"Eveiy man should be sufficiently trained to fight for his country if the need should ever arise," said the advo- cate of preparedness.
 Just what do you mean by that" asked the expert squirrel shooter.
 .'He should be physically fit and able to handle a gun"
 "I can fill those requirements all right. but I would have to have little instruction before I could spray liquid fire and send over waves of poison gas"
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER

Has been used for all ailments that are caused by disordered stomach and inactive liver. such as sick head ache, constipation, sour stomach, nervous indigestion. fermentation of food, palpitation of the heart caused by gases in the stomach. August Flower is gentle laxative, regulates digestion both in stomach and intestines, cleans and sweetens the stomach and alimen- tary canal, stimulates the liver to se- crete the bile ana impurities from the blood. Sold in all civilized countries. 30 and 90 cent bottles.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
GUATEMALA C|TY
 AGAIN DESTROYED
CABLEGRAM TO NAVY DEPART. MENT SAID 125,ooo PEOPLE
 WE'RE WITHOUT SHELTER.
MANY PERSONS WERE KILLED
Railroad Depot, Sugar Mills, Post Of flee, American and British Lega- tions, U. S. Consulate and All
 Churches Have Been Ruined.

Washington. Guatemala City, capital city of the little Central Amer ican republic of Guatemala, has been laid in ruins by a series of earth quakes beginning Christmas Day and eliminating Sunday night ill violent shtocks which completed the work of destruction. A cablegram to the Navy Department said 125.O00 people were in the streets without shelter, and that several were killed by falling walls. Navy vessels in Central Ameri- can waters have been ordered to the stricken city to render all possible assistance.
 Following is the brief dispatch which brought the news of the catas- trophe:
 Bad earthquake yesterday finish ed the work of others. Everything in ruins and beyond description as a re- suit of last nights shock One hun dred and twenty-five thousand people are in the streets. Parts of the eoun- try are very cold and windy. Tents are needed badly Quite a number killed by falling walls.
 A message from San Salvador says that many persons were killed, some in their homes and others in tho streets. The theater, which was slled with people. collapsed and there were many casualties among the audience. Hospitals and asylums and the pris- ons were badly damaged and many patients and prisoners were killed. The railroad depot, sugar mills, post office, the American and British lega- tions, United States consulate and all the churches in the city have been leveled
 Deep Assures opened in the middle of the city. The inhabitants, in a. panic, have fled from the capital. The stock of provisions in the city is scant and aid is required promptly. The Salvadorean government has suspend ed the official New Year celebration and entered into deep mourning in sympathy with Guatemala.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications as they cannot reach the diseased portion of the ear. There Is only one way to cure Catarrhal Deafness, and that is by a constitutional remedy. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE acts through the Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Catarrhal Deafness Is caused by an inflamed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infiamed you have a rumbing sound or imperfect hearing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be re- mai ' condition. hearing may may be - destroyed forever. Many cases of Deafness are caused by Catarrh, which is an inf1amed condition of the Mucous Surfaces.
 ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot be cured by HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE.
 " EI Sbensw S co Toiadn nbio
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Tommy Needed Them, Too.

The wounded Tommy writhed and squirmed as the masseuse, with iron fingertips, massaged his injured leg. At last he burst out:
 "'Arf mo! What dyer think yer a-doing of? Owl"
 Its all right!" said the masseuse. "I'm kneading your muscles"
 The Tommy gently but firmly pulled his leg away from the none too gentle grasp of his tormentor, and breathed 1:
 "So'm !'
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
The Chase as an Exercise.

The chase as an exercise for the rul- Ing caste in Germany has survived into our own time, states Il writer. Every Prussian officer had to spend part of his time hunting. not foxes merely, but deer and boar as well. Royalty still went in state to the boar-seeking and stag hunt. with hundreds of beat CTS and tremendous retinue. The slaughter still mounted Into the hun dreds.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
True to His Convictions.

The purchasing agent lay in bed sore smitten with serious sickness. A specialist stood by his bedside and said "I can cure you"
 What's your bidf' moaned the sick man.
 "One hundred dollars"
 You'll have to do better than that" gasped the purchasing agent; i've got better bid from the undertaken"
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
cireumstantiaI Evidence.

T say, Dick, what makes you so sus- pieious about your girls letting other fellows court herr"
 "I put it to you, Bill, wouldn't 1t make you suspicious if your girls par rot kept saying all the time you were sitting with her, oh. don't. Charley?'" "
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
A Relinious Combination

Recently parcel was received in the Toledo post office which for some reason had to be opened. It was ad- dressed to Any Soldier in France Who Does Not Receive Another Present" It contained a Bible and a set of box ing gloves.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Whenever You Need a General Tonic
 Take Groves

The Old Standard Groves Tasteless :hill Tonic is equally valuable as G.a- eral Tonic because it contains the we'll known tonic properties of QUININE and IRON. It acts on the Liver. Drives ou, Malaria, Enriches the Blood and Builds up the Whole System. o0 cents.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Cuticura Is So Soothing

To itching, burning skins. It not only soothes but heals. Bathe with Cuti- cura Soap and hot water. dry gently and apply Cutieura Ointment. For free samples address. "Cuticura. Dept. X, Boston," At druggists and by mail. Soap 25. Ointment 9 and 50.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Domestic Warfare.

"What did your wife do when you got home late last night?"
 "Fired vase at me-"
 ..That was rough"
 "Yes, and she fired on a flag of truce, too. Courier-J Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Babies Her Eavorlte Animal.

A new baby had come into the neigh borhood where Margaret lived. and she was begging her mother to be ta- ken to see 1t.
 "Why. do you like babies, Margar- et?n her aunt asked.
 "'Deed, I do," exclaimed Margaret. Babies are my favorite animal"
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
The Eternal Feminine.

St. Peter-Right this way, ladies, to get your halos.
 Shade of Mrs. DeStyle-Now, Mr. Peter, before I take one l would like to know if you allow the privilege of exchanging it if find when I get home that it doesh't fit?
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
A Big Darninq Bill.

In 1901, when the French govern ment set out to have its state tapes tries mended, 1t was estimated that the cost would be equivalent to $15O.- GOO. The tapestries in question num- bered 90.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Use Locust Piles.

The government Is reported to have reached decision that tree nails or wooden pins used in shipbuilding must be of locust or eucalyptus. The black locust will be the particular species used.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Stickino to the Point

Have you amused your baby broth CT, Willie. and kept him quiet while was goneY'
 "Yes, ma, and he hasn't opened his mouth since you went away"
 "What did you do to amuse him. Willie?"
 T gave him the mucilage bottle to suck"
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Perseverance,

The tendency to preserve, to persist in spite of hindrances, discourage ments and impossibilities: it is this that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.-Carlyle.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Uncle sam,s Own Mucilaae.

Here is the formula for the mucilage used by the United States government, as given by the Electrical Experi- menter: Dissolve two ounces of dex- trin in five ounces of water one ounce of acetic acid and one ounce of alco- hol.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
 Didn't Know St. Louis.

Jack, four, was taught to call his parent father" One evening father was away from home and Jack started his evening prayer In this fashion: {: Our father, who art in St. Louis."
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Best Way.

How objects do pass from eye to eye"
 "Yes; suppose they do 1t on the bridge of the nose"
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
PROMPT RELIEF

can be found in cases of Colds, Coughs,
 La Grippe and Headaches by using Laxative Quinidine Tablets. Does not affect the head or stomach. Buy your winters supply now. Price 25c.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
A DOCTORS BILL

on the first of the month by taking now bottle of Mansfield Cough Bal sam for that hacking. hollow cough. Price 25c and 50c.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Girls who are enrolled as second- class yeomen in the United States navy receive $S5 per month salary.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Take things as they come, but re- member there are some things it will pay you to go after.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

With the waning of the honeymoon Cupid substitutes pair of green gog- gles for the rose-colored glasses.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Faint Praise.

"The cat l'
 "Who has offended you, my dearT "Mrs. Twobble. I asked her how she liked my new hat"
 "WellF
 'She said 1t was so becoming.'"
 Isn't that eompliment?"
 "No. I paid eight dollars for my hat, as you will know when you get the bill. The same remark might have been applied just as well to one that cost $7.50."
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Every woman's pride, beautiful, clear white clothes. Use Red Cross Ball Blue. All grocers. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Members of a spinster's club are never over twenty years old.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Chance of Fuel.

Keeping this furnace fired is hart job"
 Why don't you try soft coal?'
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Or a Bin of Potatoes.

There is no reason why the spirit of mortal should be proud, unless he owns a coal mine.-Cincinnau Times Star
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Adversity tries some men and police justices try others.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Over 450,00O women in New York city signed pledge cards which holds them to save food when possible.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Always proud to show white clothes. Red Cross Ball Blue does make them white. All grocers. Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Miss Mayme Mcdonald of San Frant cisco is considered to be one of the greatest female athletes.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
DON'T GAMBLE

that your hearts all right. Make sure. Take "Renovine"-a heart and nerve tonic. Price 50c and $1.OO.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Natural Place.

"So Bill dressed up his story?" "Yes, and then took it to swallow tale party"
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

An appropriate piece of flattery nips the wrinkle in the bud.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Some mems idea of being a Christian is to look solemn.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Spartan Women Suffered Untold Tortures but who wants to be Spartan? Take "Femenina" for all female disorders. Price soc and $1.O0.-Adv.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Opposite Result.

"He has such a low taste." "What is it?" For high balls"
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Under Control.

Mrs. Flatbush-Does your husband come home to his luncheon? Mrs. Bensonhurst-Oh, yes; every day.
 And does he grumble when it's not ready on time2" He does not" But you don't always have it on time for him, do you?" Hardly ever on time." And he don't grumble?" "He certainly does not" "Why doesn't he grumble, do you suppose?"
 Because I won't let him."
 His Kick. Are you fond of amateur theatri- cals?' "Yes, but not at professional prices" Exchange.
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The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Colde Cause Headache and Crib LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE removes the cause There is only one "Bromo Quinine." F. W. GROvHf signature Is on box. ac.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Philadelphia municipal court heard B, ,904 cases in last fiscal year.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
provisions in the city is {
 is required promptly. rean government has susl official New Year celebr; cred into deep mourning y with Guatemala.
 Series of Quakes.
Series of Quakes.

Earthquakes have been prevalent in Guatemala since the day after Christ mas, when the shocks were general throughout the republic With each recurrent shock the damage in Guate- mala City, the capital of the republic. has grown more extensive. Last Thursday it was reported that from the disturbances of the previous even- ing while dispatches of Friday and Saturday indicate that 80 per cent of Guatemala City had been demolisn- ed and that thousands of persons were homeless. Martial law had been de- clared and good order was said to be prevailing.
 Guatemala has been the scene of many disasters, the results of earth quakes. Since the settlement of the country in 1922 there have been more than 50 volcanic eruptions and in ex- cess of 300 earthquakes. The original Guatemala City was destroyed in 1541 and 5000 of the inhabitants kill ed by deluge of water from a near by volcano, which was rent by an earthquake. The second capital was destroyed by an earthquake in 1773
 Guatemala City has population of nearly 100000. It is situated on a plain at an elevation of 1850 feet above sea level. In the great square stood the Old Vice Regal palace, the cathedral and archbishop's palace and government. The capital is the cen ter of the trade of the entire repub of muslins, cotton yarns of fine text ure, articles of silver and embroid- cries
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
Red Cross To Relief.

The American Red Cross will give relief to the earthquake sufferers. In response to an appeal for assistance from Alfred Clark, chairman of the Red Cross chapter at Guatemala City, a preliminary approprition of S10,000 has been authorized for the purchase of relief supplies. Materials for tenn porary shelters are being, assembled, but the mildness of climate in the de- vastated region minimizes fears of suffering likely to be caused by eA posture.
 At gulf port large quantities of flour. potatoes, crackers and other staple foodstuffs and disinfectants and stores of galvanized iron for tempo rary building already is being loaded aboard vessel to sail for Barrios on the east coast of Guatemala.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

It is not sign of an expert to snort every time you swing an ax.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04
THIS IS THE AGE OF YOUTH.

You will look ten years younger if you darken your ugly. grizzly. gray hairs by using La Creole" Hair Dressing
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Poverty may sidetrack man, but It never blows him up.
The Monticellonian., 1918-01-04

Equality exists only in theory.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-16

Isl Josss1 HAWK II. .1pd Mss J0Ssphina.
Mast were married yesterday morning
1T eight o'clock st st. Johns Catholic
Church, Appleton, Minnesota, by Father
Sullivan.
The bride was attended by Misc
Emma Havlik and the groom by Gene
Fosel.
The bride wore . gown of white satin
with bridal veil Of net and carried q
bouquet Of sweet peas.
Following the ceremony. q wedding
breakfast was served to the bridal
party at the home of the brides par
ents in Dawson.
Mrs. Havlik is . daughter of MIR. and
Mrs. v. F. Krall, Of Dawson, and Mr..
Havlik is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Havlik Sr., of Appleton. Mr.. Havlik
is soon to become q member Of the
National Army. Appleton Press.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-16
New Fire Apparatus.

Cresco's new, up.to-date fire sppar:
atus. . chemical engine and . pump.
ing engine and hose cart combined
arrived in Cresco this week and during
the past two evenings was given try
outs by the two men in charge. in the
presence Of the fire department and
city officials.
The engine appears to be oil that is
claimed for it. and on trial is capable
of throwing two streams simultaneously
to height of 60 to rs feet, and when
both lines of hose are attached to q
sismese nozzle, = stream of good force
was thrown = distance of 100 feet.
Such . machine attached to . hydrant
far removed from the reservoir will be
invaluable in large fires. -.s...
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-16
Weighing the Babies.

All over the country the children are
being weighed and measured to dis
cover whether they come up a normal
standard, Iowa is behind in the work
but is going forward, and next week
will see Howard county babies more
than usually In evidence.
This IL part of campaign known as
"Children's Year." and the object is
to save 1T least 500, 600 of the many
who die each year from preventable
causes The statement was printed
last year in connection with child well
fare work that it is more dangerous to
be baby under one year Of age than
to be soldier in France. This state
ment WAS based upon actual statistics
of death rate per thousand. /
For this weighing and measuring test
there will be arrangements made by
township ehairmen to enlist doctors ct
Lime Springs, Chester, Riceville and
Elms, but parents are not required to
go to any particular station for this
test. They are urged to take the chill
dren to one Of the designated places.
and for Cresco and surrounding town.
ships arrangements will bel made to
use the basement of the opera house.
The week beginning Monday the 10th
of Aug. has been decided upon % the
time, each forenoon and from Z to 8
o'clock each evening.
DR.. Connolly has consented to do tho
work, assisted by such of tbe:resident
nurses - are at liberty that week, and
o9her volunteer helpers among the
teachers. All children under five years
are included in this ''call," and par
ents are urged not to let this oppor-
tunity pass. There will.be no expense.
no fees to anyone. The movement or
iginates with the U. S. Children's Blu.
reau. is conducted by the Child Well
fare Dept. Of tue Womsn's committee
of the Council of National Defense, and
it is urged by them as . patriotic duty
for the parents to help by complying.
Remember the dates for those who
come to Cresco, Aug. 1924, forenoons,
and from to 8 o'clock evenings and
oil children under five years.
Also, II parents do not know wheth-
er or not their child has been register.
cd. it will savs the committee in charge
Of examination much time if inquiry ba
made Of the county clerk.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-16
For Sale.

Very nice, roomy, comfortable and
well built home with hard wood foors.
electric lights, new heating plant, good
cellar and cistern, two lots, nice shade
and fruit. large barn, and located one
and one-half blocks from High School.
Will be sold at . bargain if taken be-
fore September first. Enquire Of Q.
w. Clark, owner. or
51tf LUERs & CLARK LAND Co.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1918-08-16
missing in Action. "

Mrs. Flora Clifford on Monday morn.
ing received telegram from the War
Department at Washington reading as
follows: .,.z
deeply regret to inform you that
Private Frank A. Mitchell, infantry, is
officially reported as missing in action,
July 18th: Will report first inform
alton received"
The telegram was dated August 9th,
and was forwarded from Rolfe, Iowa,
which was Mrs. Gifford's address 1T the
time her son left in September last
with the first conscripts from Palo Alto
County. > 4 -
Mrs. Clifford, on the day the telegram
was sent her, received q letter from
Frank dated July 9Th, the. first one
since his arrival in France.
From the statement of the date, the
18th. it is surmised that Private
Mitchell was engaged in the fighting
near Chateau Thierry.
Mrs. Clifford has the sympathy of the
community. and al hope that later
news will state that he is still alive and
well. although perhaps . prisoner of
Germany.