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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
ESTIMATED WAR
EXPENDITURES

Statisticians of the War Depart
ment have undertaken to compute the
total cost of the war, but all figures
are necessarily approximate, as &C
curate compilations even for the
larger powers are not up to date and
no accurate figures for some Of the
smaller nations are available, Fig
ures for Russia do not include any
expenditure after January l, 1918.
Total expended, excluding loans
Great Britain, s37 100, 900. 900; France
s27 900. 900 600; United States (paid
QUIT. s1s,4s1. 900, 900; Russia, $4,000
900 900; Italy, 10000. 900 200: Serbia
IS. 900. 900. 900; Japan and Greece. 81
00o. 900 900. Total, Entente anG
United States. s11s,5s1, ooo. 900.
The amounts loaned to allies are
not given. because already included
in the expenditure OF countries receiv'
ing the loan
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
THRIFT IN FRANCE
Readily Available investment for
Small Savings.

The traditional thrift. of the French
peasant Is practised under arduous
conditions.
Most OF the population Of France
is rural and agricultural. The re-
turns from the sale of their produce
are carefully slowed away in stock
ing" savings as the crops are dis
posed Of When enough has been &C
cumulated, 1t is invested in bonds
recommended by the banks, which
have the most complete confidence
OF the people.
The popular denomination of bond
in France Is 500 francs (about 5000
although some issues are as low a.
100 and $50 francs, ($20 and 500. AT
no time have the French people had
available an investment security o.
the nature OF the American War Saw
ings Stamps. guaranteed by their gov
eminent and paying more than fou'
per cent interest compounded quar-
terly Nevertheless the French peo-
pie have invested vast sums in the
securities recommended By their
banks. When the war came these
great investments. were available TO
transfer into government war bond
and the earlier French loans wer'
largely purchased by turning in these
securities for exchange,
II the American people will con
tinue to see the great advantages OF
War Savings Stamps and Thrift
Stamps, American thrift will rival
French thrift. The American save
can buy an Understanding govern
ment security when his savings
amount to little more than 81. The
Frenchman must wait until he ha.
accumulated at least five times tina,
amount before his money can begin
to earn interest.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
WOMEN AS INVESTORS
What Liberty Bond and War Saw
lngs Stamps Have Done
for Them

Women had never been seriously
considered as investors, until the wa
began and this country became in
yolved. This was partly because
they did not earn money as they
have since the boys went oversea'
and to camps, but more for lack
opportunity to invest small savings
For instance, one woman invested he
entire savings in two vacant lots
some years ago. She has done moth
ing with them, ever since, except
to pay taxes. Government securities
would have been much better, for
their returns are positive.
Until recently. such safe, sure and
profitable investments as Liberty
bonds and War Savings stamps have
not been possible. either to men OF
women. Women, however, have beer
quick to seize upon the promising
possibilities OF such income bearing
Investments and many woman now
buys Thrift Stamps instead of candy
flowers and the like.
The prime necessity" according
to a woman long a large Garner, sa-
yer and investor. "is that the thinf
be safe and sure, and this whether
the investor be young woman whose
provision for the future need not b.
unduly hurried or an older woman
open to the temptation of attempt
ing get rich quick methods. Herr
is my advice to women: For tn,
small weekly or monthly savings. tn,
Thrift or War Savings Stamps, 5,
easy to obtain: for the larger sum I,
be saved, the sterling Liberty bond
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
CASH FROM TRASH
,.. One Careful Housewife Dis
covered.

orite as thrilling a story as any
,.,,sr Burbank has to tell was told
urs Edmund NJ. Parker at a re-
-, meeting of the Cambridge, Mass.
,-,.h Of the Special Aid Society for
,usrican Preparedness. Besides be-
q, chairman of the Speakers Bureau
:, ,be special Aid, Mrs. Parker holds
~ same office In the Savings Divi-
-, ~ New England. 1t was In this
,.ysr capacity that she had secured
Ms =. l.. Higginson. director of the
Mvis,on. and Mrs. II. Parker Whit
,s,,,on. director of the Salvage Bureau
~sieh has been organized for the
nrton. to address the previous
r.,,lug of the Special Aid.
Nag Mrs. Parker Is a good house
,.eDer but after she listened to those
,ro sneakers she went home and set
"a work. Old newspapers and a lot
n dashboard boxes. In one OF which
-,s a collection of old calling cards
cared from the days before there was
+. Social Register. and magazines too
o,a to be given to anybody. were her
ss, finds" In the basement were
bo1es Of rusty nails. several hand
BELLS. old bicycle chains. padlocks
and KEYS that fitted nothing.
Everything was gathered together
and then a Salvage" card was put
IN the window. Soon there was a
eaIl from an excited junkman. who
said the Salvage Bureau told him he
vas to pay for junk with Thrift
Stamps whenever he saw that sign.
a. offered thirty cents for sixty old
bottles: the zinc in an old ice box
brought ten cents. In all he left 81
worth OF Thrift Stamps behind him.
Encouraged Mrs, Parker searched
her bookcases. and harvested sl1.75
from them. A box Of discarded and
broken silver brought sl0.5s. and by
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21

the additional investment of Liberty
Bond coupons Mrs. Parker secured in
one month s44 in Thrift and War
Savings Stamps.
Because Of associations an old
watch had been kept, but now the
country needs the gold. and what
would not be given over for personal
gain is to be offered upon the altar
Of country's need. When the youth
of the nation gave freely of their
lives, it is a small thing. Mrs. Parker
says. to give to that same cause arti-
eles which have outlived their useful
ness and are mere reminders of days
that are past.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
Mouth Decorations.

II is amazing how ideas Of beauty
vary with latitude and longitude. In
Japan. the professional beauty loves
to appear with golden teeth, in India
she prefers them stained red, but in
certain parts of Sumatra no lady who
respected herself would condescend to
have any front teeth at all. They are
removed the moment they appear. and
strictly suppressed If they should try
again.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
COUNTY NEWS
SEAW ALL.

l.. W. Doliiver and wife are home.
Joseph Robinson is home for a short
vacation.
Herbert Newman visited his sister,
Alma Squirting, last week.
Mrs. William Bunker of CALAIS has been
visiting her sister, NJ eda Brown.
Dudley DolIiver has moved back home
from Southwest Hsrbor. Mrs. La Count
will occupy a pa of Alton Newman's
house this summer.
May 10. T. Z. d.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21

Some girls have money to burn and
are always looking for some one to
strike a match" Instead OF burning
the money. why not buy War Savings
stamps. There is an affinity between
matches and thrift.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
PARTRIDGE COVE.

A. II. Mears was at home few days
last week.
Henry Bartlett is i'll of bronchitis.
Mrs. Esther Kingsbury is quite ill at
the home of her sister, Mrs. I. A. Thomp-
son.
May 10. HUBBARD.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
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ng acetand similar coaar derivatives without the adj
- , phvscian They may temporary relief but they
49, never Of the trouble and likely weaken
Lart The most form of headache, frequently called
m hadache arising dsodered stomach may be avoided
in the OF food Shun pastry candy and rich food
AXE time chew your food thoroughly and keep bowels
aSood Medicine after each meal This old reliable remedy has
eo perfect blessing thousands for sixty Get bottle
and prove for yourself Any dealer has for fifty
we mail sample request o. F.. Medicine Co., Portland
Maine
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21

Some people object that interest up
on Liberty Bonds does not compound
itself. Why not invest the coupons
immediately in War Savings Stamps
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21

at the Baptist church Friday, Rev. c. A.
Smith officiating.
Guy Roberts OF Providence, r. l., and
Fred Roberts of Portland are in town,
called here by the death of their father.
May 10. L.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
acknowledgements
More Rheumatism
Than Ever Before
'lergymen, Lawyers, Brokers. Me-
ehanics aud Merchants Stricken.

Oar old friend Rheumat,z is having his
@elHg tbs year, and few words of
aAson from one who knows all about il
aI not he amiss.
war rgbhers in damp weather, kes p
VI eel dry, and avoid alcoholic drinks
,Ifstumaiism gets you, or sciatiea,
~ -. {ou have sharp t~inges, gnswing
~ W swollen ioints or muscles, you can
ssaaiiy get rid OF all agony in Just a few
Sa5s BY taking one teaspoSnful of
Aaeora once a day.
~, au ataggists know about Rheums /;
sn.. harmless. yet powerful; cheap. yet
,s s' ana 70 cent bottle will last long
y y,ae' Ale1ander's Pharmacy will supply
~, Nnh the understanding that il must
hs.I ~ 81 all rheumatic pains or money
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21

Ifit is a pleasure to CLIP the coupons
from your Liberty bonds, how much
more satisfying II would be TO rein
vest them in War Savings Stamps and
compound the interest.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21

Nothet Gays Sweet Powders for children
break up colds IN "a hours, relieve tevettsh-
ness, headache, stomach troubles. teethiug
disorders, move aud regulate the bowels.
ADD destroy worms. They are so pleasant 10
ios over % years. an druggists. Sample
FREE, Address, Mother Gray Co.. lie Roy,
NY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
Daily Thought
When Corns and Bunions Ache.

Do the soldiers do! Shake into your
shoes each morning some Aliens Foot Ease,
the antiseptic powder that makes tight shoes
feel easy and gives rest and comfort to tired
aching, swollen, tender feet, Always use it
to break in new shoes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
SOUTH PENOBSCOT.

Mrs. Carrie dinckley of Bluehill was
the guest of Miss Bertha Perkins last
week.
Newell Roberts died Wednesday morn
ing, May IA, after a short illness, at the
age OF rs years. The funeral service was
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1919-05-21
I'm your head

o follow:-Never use any Medicine
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
BANK KFAILURESA ARE.
BECOMING FEWER

Comptroller OF the Currency will
liams in a statement directs atten-
tion TO the sOUdity Of the national
banking system, as illustrated by
the fact that in the last four months
only ono small national bank, with
$4,000 capital, failed. In the last
sixteen months only two national
bank failures were recorded. At the
same time the number OF national
banks is growing and their earnings
are increasing, said Mr.. Williams.
"A knowledge Of these facts must
necessarily give inspiration and fresh
courage to all business men," said
the COmptroller's statement, "for our
economic history shows that every
commercial panic and business pros
tratiOn in the past has been precipi-
tated by financial disorders and bank
ing crises"
Contrasting the position Of national
and State banks, the Comptroller de-
clared that in three months ended
March 81 last twenty-foUr institu-
tions under State supervision failed
and between fifty and sixty State in
stitutions failed in the fifteen months
ended last April ].
In the four months ended April go
81 charters were granted to new ma
tional banks, 3 were refused, and 1l5
applications are pending.
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
KEYMEN TO URGE
j. S. WIRE CONTROL

Declaring that a majority of com
mercial wire operators favor Govern
ment control, s. J. Small. former in
lternational president of the Com
mercial Telegraphers' Union, told
meeting of the local branch yester-
day, that steps are under way to in
stitute a national campaign in favor
of Federal ownership.
State organizations are to be form
ed TO aid in the fight, which will II
necessary be taken into the 1920
Presidential campaign.
Mr.. Small stated that for satisfac-
tory commercial purposes the tele-
phones range was up to five hundred
miles and thereafter the telegraph
was most widely used. therefore the
I itelephine is almost entirely of local
concern.
He advocated the Federal Govern
ment taking over all phone and tele-
graph systems, so that dual installa-
tions of great cost might be cut out.
He instanced a case of one company
of whose twenty-five thousand sta
/ lions, twenty thousand are in rail-
way depots.
The railway operator. he said. is
compelled by an agreement to han
die commercial messages as well as
railway business, and that the paid
message is generally left until last.
Rival companies usually have COM
plete systems in the same routes and
cities, all OF which could be cut down
under one control.
"A competitive system OF telegraphs
! is detrimental to the business in
terests," said Mr.. Small, lin that 1t
adds a burden Of taxation on the peo-
| pie in the form of revenue in excess
tolls in order TO maintain a dual
plant, two sets of officials and heavy
excess operating costs"
Under Government ownership he
would eliminate duplicate offices in
many cities, close. branch offices. and
establish pOst-telegraph offices for
the convenience of the public and not
the purpose of competition.
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
REASON FOR HOPE
ISLECTURE THEME

THE Reason for Hope" was the
subject chosen by John Sidney Braith-
waite, of London, for his lecture on
Christian Science delivered yesterday
to large audience at Polls. Theater.
On account of the large crowd un-
able to gain admission TO the theater
an overflow meeting was held at Ma
sonic Temple, where about 500 per-
sons were present.
Mr.. Braithwaite is a member of the
board of lectUreship OF the First
Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston.
He. was introduced by Mrs. Laura
Blandford Jennings. second reader of
the First Church of Christ, Scientist,
Washington. Part Of the lecture was
as follows:
'.Are we going to trg to answer the
worldwide request for a reason for
alone? Not only the sick and sorrow
ing, but our returning soldiers and
sailors are demanding a reason for
hope today. Christian Science is Of
fering a reason in clear terms Of the
strongest appeal to the lovers OF sim
plicity and the humble minded. Since
the death OF Mrs. Eddy. the Christian
Science movement and its healing
work has exceeded all expectations.
christian Science offers a man
hope in shat il teaches him a way in
which he can learn TO do his own
thinking for himself. II shows him
that true power is found in thoughts
imbued with principle. These thoughts
are sufficient TO aid him in denying
the testimony Of the senses, and thus
gaining a victory over all arguments
Of fear, sin, disease, and limitations"
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
BETTER THAN GALOMEL
Thousands Have Discovered
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets
areaHarmlessS Substitute

Dr.. Edwards Olive Tahlets-the sub
situte for calomel-are mild but sure
laxative, and their effect On the liver is
almost instantaneous. They are the re-
suit of Dr.. EdWards's deterfninationnot
totreat liver and bowel complaints with
cslomel. His efforts TO banish It brought
out these little olive-colored tablets.
The pleasant little tablets dothe good
that calomel does bat have no bad after
effects. They don't injure the teethlike
strong liquids or calomel. They take
holdof trouble and quickly ycoTectit.
Why ere theIiver at the expense Of the
teeth7 CalomG sometimes plays havoc
withthegums Sodo strong liquids It
Is best not to take calomel, but to let DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets take its place.
Most headaches, "dullness" and that
Iazyfeeling come from constipation and
a disordered liver. Take DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets when you feel 'loggy" and
heavy" Note how they Sclear" "clouded
brain and hoWthey 'perkup" the spirits.
lOc and 25c a box. All druggists.
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
D. C. CANTEEN WORKERS
LAUDED FOR THEIR WORK

Miss Anna V. Mitchell and Miss
Margery Mott, Washington canteen
worker, have been praised for their
work in the Red Cross service at
ChalOns-sur-Marn according to a
copyrighted dispatch from Coblenz to
the Chicago Daily News
These girls served with the Red
Cross at Chalons since the first days
when the United States engineers
fought there. Under shelIfire and al
ways threatened by air raids. they did
heroic work. Miss Mott is now at
Strassburg. Germany, with the army
Of occupation. The Red Cross is turn
ing over its Canteens at Chalons to
the French.
The Washington times., 1919-05-05

Every ReadyoWear Department which has
beautiful apparel
haveev privileged to show.
frockS kind made from the most desirable OF warm
materials in white and coored effects.
the weight with
dresses evenings
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
She T Took
Adler-i-kaI

my wife had what the doctors call
catarrh of the stomach for Is years.
Had to diet carefully and suffered
much. She has now taken one bottle
AdIer-i-ka and feels perfectly well.
(Signed) B. F. Parker, Brock, Texas.
Adler-i-ka expels ALL gas and sour
ness. stopping stomach distress IN
STANTLY. Empties BOTH upper
and lower bowel. flushing ENTIRE
alimentary canal. Removes ALL foul
matter which poisons system. Often
CURES constipation. Prevents ap-
pendicitis. We have sold AdleE-i-ka
many years. 1t is a mixture of buck
thorn, cascara. glycerine and nihe
other simple drugs. Peoples Drug
Stores
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
The Newer Summer Capes
of Silk and Wooden Fabrics
S12.95 Up to $500

These capes reveal interesting style in
fluences from the cavalier type to the large
wraps that swathe the figure in silhouette
of enveloping slenderness.
Most of the newest arrivals are made of
MORE, satin, silk poplin or woolen materials.
There are some beautiful combination
effects in, reversible. capes, trimmed with
fringe and long ties. Also few capeS in
dolman- and stTaight-line effects, with large,
rolling collars.
Second FIOor-IansbnrEh Bro:
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
CORNS REMOVED,
ONLY TEN CENTS
Wafer Thin As Paper, Newest,
Best Yet. Broadway Favorite.
Shoes Won't Hurt.

'I never saw it's equal 1t yanKs
corns right out by the roots and never
a pain or sting It's joy 10 stick an
O'Joy Corn Wafer on that tender corn.
Out comes pain, callous. corn and ali.
Slip shoes right on, they won't hurt.
Stop using ugly burning acids and
dOughnut plasters. Use an O'Joy, thin
as paper.
Broadway and tho North went
crazy when this latest Corn remedy
was announced. O'Joy Corn Waters
absolutely guaranteed. Six Waters
for Dime. Being introduced in Wash
ington through Peoples Drug Co., .
stores.
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
MEN IN A. Eff. GAIN WEIGHT.

The American army in France has
gained 32,OOO,OOO pounds in weight.
according TO estimates obtained by
army officials. This is an average OF
about twenty-five pounds to the man.
The increased weight is supposed to
be the result Of outdoor exercise and
living. Army officers say If the war
had gone on the American army would
have almost doubled in weight. No
one gets fat in the army, so this in
crease means good working muscle.
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
Novelties in
Spring Jewelry
Accessories

Special lot OF gold shell
bar pins, beauty pins, brooch
es, hat pins and rings at 0c.
Novelty beads in coral. am
ber, Jade and various combin-
atoms Of STYLES and colors az
Soc q chain.
Collapsible Bag Tops for
making the new spring bags,
which are so popular this
season. soc and S1.OO.
First FIOOr-LnnSbuPE & Bro.
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
The Charming Summer
Dresses Of Silk and
Cotton Goods
$19.95 Up to $500

You'll be charmed with their beauty, de-
lighted with their style, and highly pleased
with their easily-afordable prices.
Most of them are the serviceable sport
models made of such materials as embroid-
cred pongee, shantung, and crepe de chine,
in combination colors; silk ginghams, cotton
ginghams, English prints tfimmed with beau
tiful organdy combinations, and cotton voileS.
Altogether a showing over which we can
afford to be enthusiastic.
The Washington times., 1919-05-05

Light weight and coloring of
spring serviceable fancy mix
lures in waist-seam models Nor
folk style suits. Sizes z to Is
years.
The Washington times., 1919-05-05

A meeting of the Red Mogen
Dovid, a Jewish organization similar
10 the Red Cross, will be held at 14l6
Sixth street northwest tomorrow
night. Means Of rendering assistance
TO the Jewish Legionaries who have
been fighting with the Er ish troops
against the Turks in Palestine will
be discussed.
The Washington times., 1919-05-05

Inlaid Linoleum, the same
quality that we sold all season a
St.S5 So. yd. Special at 98c
Tile or parquetry designs. Gu
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
TUESDAY ~STORENEWS OFLANSBURGHGBRo
EDITORIAL

Other folks can say things
about us which we wouldn't
write for fear you would call
us boastful or something
worse.
Some time ago we in
stalled a Foot Comfort De-
partment. Letters like the
following more than repay
US for the time and effort
it requires.
Lansburgh & Bro,
Washington, D. c.
Gentlemen:
For anyone suffering from
bunions, corns, or callouses
resulting from broken down
arches, l heartily recon-
mend the use of your arches.
l feel perfectly certain they
would give relief and ulti-
mately restore the natural
shape and comfort of the
feet, provided, of course, the
shoes are properly fitted to
the feet.
] suffered greatly from
broken down archs and the
relief l experienced i'm
mediately by the arches you
fitted is, to my mind, really
wonderful.
l appreciate the service
you have rendered me.
Yours very truly,
Mrs. A. w. HERGER,
The Washington times., 1919-05-05
SlVerWare at
Special Prices

Below we have listed a few
of our many interesting items
in silverware.
Imported Japanese Salt and
Pepper Shakers, Mustard Jars.
at 2Se. each.
Quadruple plated Bread
Trays, with fancy pierced de-
sign on each side. 500.
QuadrupIe plated Gre am
and Sugars, gold lined, in as
sorted styles at S4.SS set.
Quadruple-plated Syrup Cup
with plate in plain 'or fancy
design at S2.SS.
Quadruple plated Candle
stick in Colonial design at
S2.0S each.
Children's Quadruple-plated
Drinking Cup, with gold lin
ling. at $l.S0.
First FlOOr-Lansburgh 4 Bro.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1919-04-01
GETS ONLY SIP PER WEEK
powntrodden Calf Skinner Obliged 70
Toll Diligently for e6 Hours
for Stipend.

Chicago, Ill.-Consider the poor,
dowutrodden calf skinner-likewise
the equally poor and equally down.
trodden boner of chuck. The calf skin
ner, diligently plying his trade at the
Chicago stock yards, and the boner OF
chuc:-by diligently welding wick
ed cleaver at the same place-cah YARN
but mere trifle of-but here are the
official figures:
Carl Meyer. attorney for the packers
at the recent wage hearing before
Judge Alschuler, produced pay vouch-
ers showing the calf skinner received
for Sc hours work SIP, while the
chuck boner received $74 for a 62-
hour week.
Of interest to the general public was
the prediction Of Meyer that as demo-
bilization continues large quantities OF
food released by the government TOR
civilian consumption will bring the
present peak prices for food tumblins
down to within the reach Of the man
less fortunate than the poor, down
trodden calf skinner and the boner OF
chuck.