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Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

In this corner of an ultramOdern city
has labored to preserve the relics of
those stored centuries when knights
were bold and ladies passing fair.
Now, thanks to him who has kept
alive an art long considered dead. this
country is able to benefit by the ad-
Vice Of an expert in metals, and no
longer does NJ. Tachaux labor over an
Gent pieces, but bends all his efforts
all his cunning and all his knowledge,
to the making of armOr that can be
worn by the modern soldier - armor
heavy enough to be invulnerable, light
enough to carry.
Revive Work Of Old Masters.
This question Of weight and there
fore practicability of armOr for the
man on foot-the man who makes
charge to the time Of Louis
XIV Of France, when the use of defen-
sive protection had practically disap-
peared and an attempt was made to
revive the steel helmet. Indeed, the
development of armor from the time
Of side arms until the use of firearms
Is one of exceeding interest at this
time, in that the government is re-
viewing the work Of some of the
greatest of the old masters in armor
making, with view to reinstating the
best. and most feasible of the old meth
DDS Of defensive protection.
The use Of armor dates back to the
ninth century B. c. and became more
elaborate and complex until the intro
duction of gunpowder. The helmet was
the first body protection to appear and
was followed by the cuirass-the lat
ter being used by the Greeks and Ro-
mans and reappearing at the time Of
Charlemagne in the form Of a waist
coat made of overlapping metal scales
and of rather imperfect execution.
What Norman Warrior Wore.
In the eleventh century, according
to the Bayeaux tapestries as well as
the seal of Richard Occur de Lion, we
find the coat of mail assuming first
the shape of a redingote and later that
of a bathing suit, completed by he'll
1oC COIllCuI 1T tuC loSCs MS SO5NSAA~t
with the use Of leather plates on the
feet and hands, constituted the equip
ment of a Norman warrior.
A study Of the sculptures Of the
Reims cathedral and the evangelia-
rum of st. Louis (National library
points to the development, in the
twelfth century, Of a perfected coat Of
mail. a metal combination united with
the helmet by passe-montagne of
steel links; the whole, constituting a
hauberk, protected the warrior with
the haube-a cylindrical helmet made
Of pieces Of forged metal adjusted by
rivets and pierced by two peepholes.
At the beginning Of the fourteenth
century the desire to protect the joints
caused the placing Of metal plates at
shoulder and knee. The haube disap-
peared and was replaced by n helmet
of a type called Bassinet, with a NOV
able visor pierced by holes to permit
sight and ventilation. BY the middle
of the fourteenth century chain arm0r
had disappeared to a considerable de-
gree, and plate armor was taking It's
place, the plates at the joints being
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

Ihrig went into the basement Of the
place and among the rubbish found
long-handled coal shovel.
With this he pried open a window
facing the river and climbed onto the
two-foot dock. BY STOPPING and lean
ing over he was able to land six suck
ers, each a foot long. with the shovel.
He lost q nice bullhead.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

finest dishes ever made. The meat is
rather hard to digest, though even II
this were not the case it is doubtful
IL It would ever lay claim to rivalry
with ham and eggs or pork and beans.
At any rate it has one big atlvan-
tage in that it is in no wise affected
by food regulations, and the lover Of
this disL may consume it to his hearts
content without fearing the wrath
of the food administrator or having
his conscience smite him for devOur-
ing something that the soldiers could
use or need.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

marks to big, sleepy-looking negro
at the end Of the line who turned
to him with dropping jaw and re-
piled:
"FOh de Lawd sakes. boss, was yo'
all -talkin' to me-? done thought yO'
all was ies' talkin' to them other
niggers. What yO' all say?"
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
County Treasurer Loses Suits.

Westminster. - Martin D. Hess.
county treasurer, lost his suits against
the Westminster Deposit and Trust
Company. to recover the tax on mort.
cages and judgments held by these in
situations. Judge Thomas handed
down the decision. The cases were
tried at special session of court in
July.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
Loeb Lynn Hotel Burned.

Conference.-The Loeb Lynn Hotel,
located on Loeb Lynn Heights, oppo.
site Mountain Lake Park, was burned
with loss estimated at $4,000. The
fire originated from an open fireplace
in the lobby in the center of the build.
ing. The flames spread quickly and,
with the exception of a few chairs
from the ball room and large chest
of silverware, the furnishings were all
lost.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
Record Wages For Corn Cutters.

Rockville.-Farm laborers, at least
those who work by the day, are receiv-
ing record wages. Ordinary day labor.
ers are receiving as high as 40 cents
a shock for cutting corn, and many Of
them can cut Is shocks a day. The
corn cutter that makes less than six
or seven dollars day is not taking
advantage of his opportunities. Many
are making as high as SO and even
$12 for days work.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
Becomes Welfare Agent.

Cumberland.-Fra Stuart Rowe,
formerly travelling passenger agent for
the Western Maryland Railway at
Cumberland, has been appointed well
fare agent of the Potomac district with
headquarters here. The welfare de-
partment of the United States Rail-
road Administration was established
on August l. It's purpose is to take
care of the men employed by the rail-
road to get man power for the op-
Grating of the various departments
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
Didn't Get Il.

LET me have a ten-spot till pay
day."
"Whose payday?"
"YOur payday"
"WhenY
1.-THE day pay you, Of course"
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

A German invention enables a per
son to take a steam or hot-air bath
at home, hood fitting over the end
Of bath tub combining the vapor from
the regular hotwater supply.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
Reelected School Head.

Hagerstown.-Prof. w. M. Huyett
was appointed superintendent of the
schools of Washington county by the
County Board of Education for four
years. He succeeds Prof. Charles E..
Dryden, who resigned to take charge
of a Government school in Tennessee.
The Office pays $4,000. Professor
Huyett served five years as county
superintendent and was succeeded
two years ago by Professor Dryden.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

extended to the interarticular portions
in such way as to inclose the limbs
In metal greaves; the hands were pro-
tected by an articulated gauntlet and
the foot by an iron shoe or solleret.
The body was still covered by short
ened coat about the length of a waist
coat-called the haubergeon-and the
whole outfit was known as a ''har-
ness" to which was soon added steel
corselet, prolonged over the abdomen
BY sort of skirt Of interviewer metal
lie rings-the "tasselles."
InvuInerabIe But Helpless.
Finally, in the reign of Charles VII,
the complete cuirass appears, aug
mented by shoulder pieces and the
g0rget, which united the armor to the
round helmet. The knight was now
practically invulnerable, but so
weighted down and so awkward Of
movement that once dismounted he
was at the complete mercy of his foe.
To lessen his chances of being dis
mounted, therefore, his horse was
equipped with armOr, the tout en-
semble being a sort Of medieval tank.
The man on foot, however, needed
greater freedom of movement, and so
wore considerably lighter equipment.
namely, helmet, shoulder pieces,
shield, arm and thigh pieces, knee
pieces and short coat Of mail-or
haubergeon-to which was added. in
many cases, an abdominal demicufr-
ass. This equipment may appear
again on the modern soldier practical
ly as worn by the foot soldier in the
reign of Charles VII.
The elaborate arnOr of the knight
which, in it's completion, had meant
the patient acquisition Of centuries
was made useless in the space Of some
ten years by the introduction Of gun.
powder. AS early as the beginning of
the fourteenth century, projectiles had
become capable Of piercing the armor
in use at the time. and little by little
the use of such defense disappeared,
the tendency being to substitute fab
ric for metal protection. This gave
birth to the epaulet. horse-tail plume.
the shake and the bearskin cap. With
modern wars, a new device sprang up
namely, individual protection by
means of the invisibility Of units and
scattered formations. From this orig.
mated the idea Of the service uni.
form.
Such methods Of individual defense
were quite satisfactory for combat ut
great distances; but in stationary
fighting or in trench warfare it is
quite another matter, and once again
the question Of individual armor has
arisen, and already we see its use
in the shape Of the steel helmet, the
heavy breastplate worn by the Ger
man soldier, the lighter breastplate
worn by the English, the armored
waistcoats of the Italians and the
trench shields used by all armies. The
idea of the new armor is not, like that
of the Middle Ages. to give complete
protection. It is rather to defect than
to stop missiles, and it does this with
sheet of metal that would be easily
pierced by a bullet striking it at right
onp1oS
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

For the first time in their lives.
refugee children sheltered in the Lux.
emburg asylum in the Toul sector in
France are being taught to brush ana
care for their teeth by American Red
Cross nurses.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
Fishing With a Shovel

Fishing with shovel is the latest
fad to develop in Northumberland
right in the heart of the city, too.
Paul Ihrig, proprietor of the saloon
at the east end of the Oneida street
bridge, which closed one day, started
the new sport the next.
While looking over his former place
of business he saw q number of fish
swimming near the surface Of the Mil
waukee river. next to his saloon.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
Negro To Hang In Two Weeks,

Annapolis.-JohnH Henry Evans, col.
ored, will be hanged in the yard of tho
Annapolis Jail two weeks from Friday
unless the Governor grants a reprieve
or Communication. Evans was convict.
ed of assaulting Mary Henson, 10.
year-old girl of his own race, last
April.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
Stole Four Autos, CHARGE

Hyattsville.-William Harris, cob
ored, is lodged in Jail for stealing four
automobiles. It is charged that Har.
ris has stolen horse and wagon. A
lead. of chickens, four raincoats and
two shotguns from the farm of Otto
Rupert. near Oxon Hill.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

A new folding bedroom screen a,sA
serves as wardrobe, as the panels
can be opened and clothing hung with.
in them.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
The Cheap Way.

talking about getting help, know
a man who engaged woman to cook,
wash, iron, clean up and keep house
for him, just for her board"
"How did he manage it?"
HE married her."
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

An electric brake has been ,rv.r..a
by Californian to automatically ston
a photograph at the end Of a re-o.a.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
Our Wonderful LANGUAGE

Isn't it funny that we can say to u
kid, my goodness you've grown head
taller" when the truth Of the matter
Is that he has grown a foot.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

No Restriction on Ostrich Flesh.
Ostrich flesh is meat which is not
very popular at the present time, but
1t was once considered one of the
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28
Daily Thouuht

OdJJy VUO0UUes
The only cure for grief is action
George Henry Lewes. -.
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

D, soyaething, be something! Carry
en-!
Middletown transcript., 1918-09-28

Under q recent law the Uruguayan
government is to establish municipal
laundries or washing places Qava-
deroes) in all the cities Of the repub'
lie. These buildings are to be com.
pleted within four years, and are to
be erected in series of fOur-the first
in Salto, Mercedes, Paysandu and
San Jose. The government is author
lied to spend not exceeding $22,75O
year for the purpose.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-19

Continued from page one,1 ~
gress. As the representatives are not
particularly concerned in regard to the
repeal of the law affecting other than
, their own offices. they will not offer any
objection to a repeal Of the law affect
ing other candidates.
The Indiana senator's It is under
stod. favor repeal of the law They be-
lieve in a return to the old system Of
state conventions. inasmuch as the fed
eral law makes it impossible for sena-
tors to be chosen in the future by the
legislatures. as was formerly the Gus
tom.
FAULTS nv STATE LAW.
The sentiment for repeal of the pri-
mary law. or at least for its radical re-
vision. is brought about. II is known.
because of the bunglesome character of
the original Indiana law. which has
made the primary extravagantIy expen-
sive to both the taxpayers and the can
didates. In fact. 1t is believed that the
law has made il almost impossible for
g poor man. or a man without substan-
tial means. to become a candidate. and
in this way the law has defeated its
own purpose.
Most of the political economists in
the nation are pointing out the failure
of the direct primary system and are
advocating its revision. While many of
the states have adopted the direct pri-
mary system for ell candidates. the
movement is decided toward a return to
the old system.
WISHES INDIANA TO LEAD.
1t is Governor Goodrich's hope II IS
understood, that Indiana take the lead
in the revision Of the direct primary
system and while the definite plan OF
revision that he has in mind If any. is
not known. It is fairly certain that he
will have something to say on the sub
ject to the state legislature in his bien-
NAL message
This is probably the most important
political question which will come be-
fore the Legislature and the opinions of
ell office holders. state as well as ma
ton. are being sought before any def
mite plan is recommended. The Cover
ance of the wishes of the Indiana sena-
tors and representatives in the recon-
mendations that he makes.
The meeting tomorrow night will be
70 an informal character. but the nine
Republican representa- are sure
that they wish retention of the primary
system as 1t applies to them that there
IS no question but that Governor Good
rich will feel bound to respect their
wishes in advocating action by the leg
islature.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-19

as I said before the boys can hardly
believe II. We are now hoping that
everything will be settled and that the
end of things are for certain. There
was no other alternative for the Huns
and If they had not accepted our terms
II would not have been very long before
we would have hit Berlin. OF course
the big thought in all our minds is
when we will be able to get home.
There is a big lot of guess work at
tached to that. so the only thing we can
do Is to sit tight and await develop
nents.
Il expect to get lot Of mail tomor
row and as always I Will expect more
from. you than from the whole bunch
put together and will then be able 70
ind out how things are at home
have written you a number of letters
lately so you Will be getting plenty
soon.
Il don't suppose anyone will forget
the 18th of Nov, 1918. 1 know it will
be the foremost date and figure in my
mind for all time. We are still up at
the front and our signal corps work is
going on as usual although hostilities
have ceased for the present. Tonight
we are letting the light shine through
our windows where heretofore we kept
them covered for fear a Boche aero
plane would spot US and start to en-
terrain US with a few shells
DO you remember Raymond Will
liams? He used to live on Warren st.
/ ran into him a few days ago. He IS
with the 10sth Sanitary Train and was
down at Camp Logan while was there.
although 1 did not know Il. He is an
ambulance driver. 1 sure was glad to
see some one from home
Well. mother, I am anxious to see
you all again. Hope It won't be long.
You can cease worrying now Give my
best to father and boys.
With love,
BOB"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-19
GOODRICH
MAY ADVISE
CONVENTION

CONTINUED from page one.1
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-19
TELLS OF DANDY
FIRST GALIuANTRY

Continued from page one.)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-19

There are three things to be con-
sidered by a man who has become
engaged: ORe is the engagement
ring, another the wedding ring and
the third a bridal gift of jewelry.
Engagement rings, according to
the arbiters Of fashion, may be soli-
taire or cluster gems of any kind,
but preferably diamonds or pearls.
The wedding ring may be q plain
or engraved gold or platinum band.
The jewelry gift may be a diamond
or pearl necklace for the rich. For
. more modest purse, a lavalierre,
brooch, bar-pin, bracelet, wrist
watch, or a jewelry set in the all
American jewelry fashion with the
same stone In every piece is con-
sidered in good taste.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-19

(Basement)
Aluminium Rice Boilers,
from -------s2.o 90 to sass
Aluminium Wear Ever" Roasters.
from 20 $3.50
Aluminium Covered Kettles and
and Pots, Wear Ever"
from to S3.19
Scissors, Wiss & Sons.
from to $50
Carving Knives from--45c TO Sl.oo
Double Roasters,
to s4-es
White Enamel '"VoIlrath' Double
Boilers. from----S2.25 to S3.4S
Nollrath blue enamel Coffee Pots.
from SI65 TO 9225
Highest Quality Aluminium Tea
Kettles. Tot. S3.4s
Aluminium Wear Ever" Dinner
Buckets. with double tray--S4.75
Icy Hot Lunch Boxes,
Aluminium 10-cup Tea 3.es
Carving Sets, knife and fork,
guaranteed. Special -S1.1e
Coffee Pots, heavy copper, nickel
plated, Soup size----------S1.2 az
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-19
What to Give Her?
Drug Section

main hoor)
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-19
(Main Floor

Library Tables. Sff to S42
Pedestals $3.50 to $40
Floor Lamps---s13.5o to s36
Table Lamps.---S5 to $3.50
Book Cases--$e.5o to $35
Medicine Cabinets--$ So to SO
Piano Benches,
at -....-...-.-.-..-S1o to sf2-5o
Mission Lamps.....$4.e<
Columbia Grafanolas,
at .--........-..-...-.-S18 to S215
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-19
(Second hoor)
, main hoor)
logger Bros silver .

Reed Rockers-.--$1o to S35
Reed ables-.S7.5o to $32.5o
Cut Glass Lamps..$ $40 to $22
Novelty Curtains,
at -------.-----.--S2.50 to $40
Lace Curtains.---..$2 to SIP
Carpet Sweepers,
at .-.-.----..----..-S3.25 to SIS
Wool Blanket----$e.25 to $25
Cedar Chests-.$f6.2o to S35
Trunks -.-----.--$6.5o to $50
travelling Bags $50 to S35
Suitcases ...--.--$1.50 to $50
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-19
Jewelry Section
Hardware

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-26
PRESIDENT URGES
OKLAHOMA VOTERS
TO GRANT SUFFRAGE
TO WOMEN OF STATE

Washington, Oct. 25.-Another
move in behalf OF woman suffrage
was made today by President WI
son. He addressed the voters OF OR
lahoma, who act on the suffrage
amendment in November reiterat-
ing his Judgment that adoption or
woman suffrage is a necessary part
OF the program OF justice and recon
struction.
In a message to Ben Lafayette
and lanes j. McGraw, chairmen'
respectively, Of the Oklahoma dem
ocratic and republican state com
mittecs, the president said
Il venture to express to the voters
of Oklahoma my very profound IN
tcrest in the constitutional amend
ment for woman suffrage on when
they will act on the fifth oi Novem-
Der. and | beg that they will permit
me to expires, to them, as uId to
the congress Of the United States
nv deliberate Judgment that the
adoption OF woman suffrage IS a
necessary part OF the program OF
Justice and reconstruction which the
war has convinced the nations OF
the world that they should under
take in the interest ol Justice ana
peace.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-26
URGES BIG DEMOCRATIC
VOTE IN NOVEMBER

!. Flem Smith, a member of the
state Democratic campaign commit
tee. was here today looking after
matters pertaining to the coming
election 1t is desired that as large
vote as possible be recorded at
the election November ;. In Carter
county, ne said, it is immaterial so
far as the election of the Demo
cratic candidates are concerned, but
in some of the counties of the state
the Republicans are busily engaged
in spreading the propaganda that
there is no politics in this state this
year and that it is unnecessary for
the Democrat, to go to the polls, vet
every effort is being made to elect
two Republican congressman in the
state and these candidates have the
support of the so-called leading
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1918-10-26
ACid-StOmaCh
Destroys Health,
Vitality and Strength

Clean out the excess acid from your stomach--it
creates poisons that drag you down. rob you of
physical power and vitality, make you sckly weak
and unfit.
It's just excess acid-superacdit ity--that's ailing
you Learn what is must mean to have in your
stomach acidity powerful destructive
to be able to create almost any ailment. For years
dentists have beentelng you that it's acid that
eats of the hard enamel of the teeth and decays
them. Think then, Of how much easier it must be
for excess amount Of caid to play havoc with the
delicate organization of the stomach. Just ina
gine how one must feel--how weak, unfit, tired,
down and scky--when acid.stomach gains
control. Alos what small chance one has of the
recovery Of robust health, happiness cuccess,
if the acid is permitted to remain, creating greater
and greater inroads on your health and
strength day after day
, You must remove the excess acid if you want
perfect health and strength
Health that knows no aches or pains anywhere,
that gives life zest and makes it really worth
while. What unspeakabe joy it is to have health
like that. How you live every mnue of the day!
How soundly you sleepat night and how refreshed
you feel in the morning! How keenly you relish
your meas-with what enthusiasm and bounding
energy you plunge into the days work whether it
calls for muscular activity mental keeness-or
both
That is the kind of health all want and should
have. It is your heritage. SO don't let acid
stomach deprive YOU of YOUR health Don't let it
mold you back. Take the superacidty-ac acd.stom-
ach-out Of your system and back comes health,
strength vitality. Why? Because, by getting rid
Of the excess acid, you will be able to get the full
strength out of the food you eat
Some people thnl; an acids stomach merely causes
Indigestion, dyspepsia, boat, heartburn, etc That
is a grave mistake. simply have idea of
the long train of physical ills and awful human
suffering that directly traceable to acid.stom-
ach rheumatism Gout Scitica Cirrhosis of the
narr,ip MT n IA