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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-11
WANTED-ROOMs.
FURNISHED R0ONs-Continued.

TWO ROOMS for man and wife, Ink; state
price. Address Box 304-B. Star office.
NOW or By August l. BY lady Of % (phy
sicisn's daughter from the south) room in a
n oderu home with refined. intelligent people
Can furnish most desirable references. Address
Box 100 B. Star office.
FOUR OR FIVE ROOMS, unfurnished. or part
of house with porch in city or suburb: from
August l or later: permanent Address Geo.
Malmberg. 615 4th st. NV.
AT ONCE. furnished, two rooms, kitchenette
and bath: Ink: NV. section of city preferred
married couple: children; rent reasonable
,ddrass Rox l54-C, Star office. Ire
on FIRST second floor of frst-class house
near car line. not more than 40 minutes from
Capitol: at least five good rooms and sleep
ing porch or open porch: will consider same
SPACE in apartment bldg. Telephone North
500, or cali 1880 18th St. Apt 81.
FURNISHED ROOM with electricity. for young
couple, employed Address Box 32s-B. Star
office.
YOUNG LADY desires single room within
walking distance of government departments;
not over SIS. Address Box BOB. Star office.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
NORTH MANCHESTER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Art McGarvey spent a
couple of days in Edgewood last week.
called there by the serious illness OF
Mr.. McGarvey's mother,
Something besides wedding bells
rang Friday evening. While the Pals
ley family were at supper some one
came in from the street and told them
their house was on fire, which caught
in the roof-no one knows how-and
was almost completely destroyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. v. burlington
autoed to Edgewood to visit Mrs. Bur-
rington's brother, Harry Cassall.
The young people Of the North end
gave aparty to Mrs. Susie Cooking
Heimbach Friday evening. Everyone
reported good time.
Don't forget the hard times social at
Mrs. c. Hanna's Thursday evening.
Everybody invited.
Mrs. Rizer. who was reported very
i'll last week, is much better.
Mrs. Allen, better known as Grand
ma Allen, continues to be in very
critical condition.
Mr.. Boardman of Chicago, a nephew
of Mrs. Nate Trenchard, has been Wis
iting in this vicinity on his way to
South Dakota to visit his cousin, Roy
Trenchard.
Mrs. Shultz is very sick at her
daughters, Mrs. Jacobs.
Mrs. Mattice is on the sick list.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26

E The Ladies' Aid society of Thorpe
will hold cafeteria supper at the
church on April LIST, from $50 to $3.50
only. The following menu will be
served: Escalloped potatoes, beans,
rolls, potato salad, cabbage salad, dew
lied eggs pickles, fruit salad, cake
pie and cones, - ,wopdaIs boksYek pa
a'feature Of the Is. evening. ,
Miss Starr, Of the schauffler Train
ing school OF Cleveland, Ohio; gave an
address at the mid-week meeting in
the Congregational church last Thurs
day evening. telling of the work that
schoo is doing in the way OF Ameri-
.canizing the foreign peoples of Amer
lea, and training foreign born people
to 90 to their country, for work among
their people. : rood, Il,
4 Hassell and Henry 4 Mnnson both
students at Ames, are spending the
spring vacation with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Munson. The young
men tell US that during recent weeks
quite number of wounded returned
soldiers are entering the college and
are preparing themselves for lines of
work that they will BE able to per-
form in spite of the handicaps under
which they will be obliged to work
the rest of their days. The govern
ment is making it possible for many
wounded boys to secure an education
that will fit them for such work as
they can perform.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
SEVENTY YEARS AGO.

L.
Miss Nellie c Flint had just gradu.
ated from the Hahnemann Medical
school in Chicago.
J. NJ. Pearse and Mrs. j. C. Bennett
formerly Of this city, were married at
Peoria, ILL.,, and Manchester was to be
their home
Fred Ford had gone into the mer-
camille business at Spencer.
John Barnd of the bridge gang,
slipped and fell and car passed over
his leg just above the ankle.
Mrs. Belle Bradley scofield had come
from New York to visit in her old
home.
Mrs. w. E. Lawrence had gone to
Cedar Rapids as matron in the Sun
shine Mission.
Louis Putnam. and the Misses Floy
Cooley, Fannie Haeberle and Maude
Graham had returned to Mt. Vernon
for the spring term of school.
Ernest Eaton, who was attending
school at Iowa City, was home on a
vacation.
Geo. Acers had died on March 22d,
at the home Of his daughter. Mrs.
Luther Sly.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
BY-coNE DAYS
Interesting News Items from The
Manchester Democrat, Regarding
People Who Had Important Part
in Early Activities Of the County.
FORTY YEARS AGO.
rE1 non 1n1nN

J. C. Hadley was nursing pet felon
one of his fingers.
A little daughter had come to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. "Chas. Burhans.
To-day" was the 5Oth wedding ami
versary of Mr.. and Mrs. William Good
ell, parents of w. H. Goodell.
Geo. Lister had bought the D. Rus
sell residence, one door south of the
First Congregational church. This res
idence is now owned and occupied by
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Richardson
Mr.. Geo Blackburn and Mrs. Jo-
sephine Collins were married on
March I'd, at Wards Corners.
Wheat was selling for 80 to S5c;
-four, per sack, 81 to $1.25; eggs, 10c;
hay, $3.50 to $3.50.
Notice had been given that Mrs. A.
B. Carhart and Mrs. e Allen had dis
solved partnership in the dress max
ing business and that the former would
continue in rooms over the postoffice,
which at that time was located in the
building now occupied by the Shelley
undertaking parlors.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26

shall 60. AS long as stay here, I
don't care if they ever send me home
or not. Don't look for me for some
time.
Saw Fred Beddow the other day.
thought he was on the way home
and he thought the same thing of me.
You ought to see the room I have.
Some class. I get my meals at differ
ent cafes. Am trying sthem all. We
have some shows here. something
with class. Well, father, I must close
and go to work. Give my regards to
all the folks. ."
"Your son,
LESLIE E. SLACK"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26

Otto Haug is surely some mechanic.
During the past winter. at odd times,
he has manufactured cylinder boring
machine, which is unique, to say the
least, and there is nothing like it on
the market. 1t will rebore auto en-
CINE cylinders as accurately as any
factory made machine, and has several
attachments on it that are not found
on the best machines made by manu-
facturers. II any OF our readers en-
10y looking at piece OF machinery
that works with almost human intel
ligence, just step into Mr.. Hangs
garage and have him show you the
machine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
LESLIE SLACK IN GREAT CITY
OF LONDON.

Leslie Slack, son Of Mr.. Frank
Slack, who has been connected with
the medical and hospital unites of the
American Forces abroad, is now lo-
Gated i tthsa great city, OF, London. In
q letter which his father received
last week. he says:
well, father, they have moved me
again. Here am in the heart Of Lon
don doing the same work. The only
difference is that here I push the
pencil instead of pounding the keys
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
on the typewriter.

on the typewriter.
II am feeling fine and hope this
will find all Of you the same. l am
having a grand time as this is some
city. Everything is different here.
The government allows US sixty
dollars month and we have to rent
our rooms and buy our own meals.
Every soldier that works here in Lon
don has to do this no matter If they
want to or not. We work. in shifts so
! get every third day and night of /;
so you can imagine what time I am
having.
Il will be here for six months at
least and then don't know where
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
Life Of q File.

Efficiency eXDerts have been study.
ing files and find that the life Of one
of these tools. on the average, Is p.
600 strokes. To employ n file for NOR,
Man It's normal period Of usefulness
1t Is claimed. more th'n doubles til"
cost Of the work.-Poprlnr Mechanic
Magazine.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
, Presbyterlan

Next Sunday is Communion day and
the Lords supper will be observed in
connection, with the morning service
at ,1O:SOs Other services of the day
hsr usual. The annual congregational
meeting will be held on Wednesday
evening. April 2, at 1880. The Elev-
enth district Christian Endeavor con-
vention will be held in the Manchester
Presbyterian church April 4, and G..
The Presbyterian and Congregational
societies will cooperate in entertain
ing the convention.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
When You Are Chilled,

Chilled hands or feet should not be.
put near the fire or in hot water. as
this causes the blood vessels to dilate
too rapidly and chilblatns result. The
chilled members may be put in tepid
water and little hot water added
from time to time. but the best plan
Is to warm by exercise and BY rub
bing.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
lDCAL HAPPENINGS
Of The PAST, week

M. J. Yoran went to Des Moines
the first of the week on business.
Ned Hickman of Winthrop is Wis
iting friends in Manchester this week.
Miss Sue Rich of Clear Lake
came Sunday for visit with her
friend, Miss Stella Mutschler.
Miss Dorothy Hockaday, student
at Grinnell college, is spending sthe
spring vacation with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. O. U. Hockaday.
The Pythian Sisters will hold
] their regular meeting on April End.
Work, with supper and social time
following.
Miss Beatty, student at Cornell
college, is spending the spring vaca-
ton with her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
s. r. Beatty.
Mrs. j. J. Pentony went to Iowa
City Monday morning to enter the
hospital there for an operation for
appendicitis.
Mrs. George w. Durham is spend
ing the week at Waterloo, with her
husband, who is holding court in that
city.
The fire department was called
to the home of John Fischer last Fri
day noon, sparks from the chimney
setting fire to the roof Of the house.
Mrs. E. E. Douglas returned home
from Cedar Falls, on Monday, after
spending several days with her
mother, Mrs. Anna Bremner.
A dad" and Lad" banquet will
be given in the parlors of the Meth
odist church on Friday evening, April
4th, at 7:45.
Miss Kathryn Bennett OF Ep-
worth was guest Of her aunt, Mrs.
M. d. Arnold, and cousin, r. B. Ar
mold, several days last week, return
ing home Sunday morning.
Miss Martha Hermann of Water
loo was a guest of relatives in Man
chester several days last week, re-
turning to her home Saturday after
noon.
Geo. Kramer has purchased OF A.
w. Stearns the residepce on Butler
street, in which he has been living for
several years. The deal was made
through M. l. B. Richmond, on Monday.
Orient Chapter No. Is, will hold
school of instruction at the Masonic
Temple Tuesday evening, April LIST, at
1880. Mrs. Ida Carpenter Of Anamo-
"a, district Inspector. will be here on
that date. All members are requested
to be present.
Our readers will find on another
page Of this tissue large number q
bank statements, showing the eondi-
ton Of the banks of Manchester and
surrounding towns: Judging from the
figures in theserstataments money IS
plentiful IN these parts.
Miss Emma Jacox, q student IN
the music department Of the college
at Iowa Falls, spent Sunday with her
parents south Of town. Miss Jacox
favored the audience at the Congre-
gational church Sunday morning with
solo number, which she gave In her
very pleasing manner.
Last Wednesday evening at the
Conversational church joint dinner
and social time was enjoyed by the
members tDf lths5 Woman's and Mems
classes ofGthe Sunday school, About
forty sat down to the delicious dinners1
which was served on one long table,
extending the whole length OF the
beautiful new dining room. After
dinner the following toasts were re-
sponded to, with Rev. w. J. Suckoow
as POSTMASTER "The Mems Class as
a Force in the Community, Mr.. Hyde.
-'How the Glasses Can Assist Each
Other" Mr.. Graham; "Sociability as
an Element in, Success" Mrs. W. il
Suckow. This, together with the
musician and games which followed
made most delightful occasion.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
FANCY PLAIDS

More fancy Silks for Skirts, Waists and
Dresses. Pretty combinations of colors
36 in. wide, per yd $500, 1926 and $3.50
WINDOW SHADE SPECIAL
These shades are green and a good quality
of cloth and roller, but slightly imperfect
in finish from the making. The price of
these shades If perfect is 75c. We offer
these while they last at only .......-... 49c.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26

PIANO AT BARGAIN-Just received
a piano, in good condition, Mahog-
any finish. Bargain If taken at once.
D. J. Meggenburg's Department Store.
1871
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
Llnolsura ingredients.

The two main ingredients IN the
manufacture Of linoleum are cork and
linseed oil. to which are added smaller
quantities Of kauri gum. rosin and pig.
ments Of various kinds.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
Methodist.

Sunday At 1880 spr and 1880 =. m.
sermo nby the pastoI in the morning.
In the evening the laymen will have
charge Of the service. Addresses will
be given by Calvin Yoran, DR., G. w.
Morgan and Supt. us. Hilliard. Sun
day school at IL m. Epworth and Sem
ior leagues at $50 p. m.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
ST. PapYs

Sunday school at 1880 P. N. Preach
ing. at $50. Sermon BY Rev. w. A.
Montgomery. ~ rIs 5 M&f
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
BAPTIST Church

The usual services will be held In
this church neyt Sunday morning and
evening. All are welcome.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26

WANTED-Dishwas at once. In
quire at Elton G. Rowe's Cafe, Man
chester. 15-tf.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
FOJT,ARDS
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Lutheran.

Regular preaching service next Sun
day afternoon at two O'Clock in the
Presbyterian church.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26

SET CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR.
Before you retire on Saturday night,
March 30th, better set your clock
ahead one hour, lest you be late one
hour 1t the church services on Sab
shatp sndAiAhAnEc Sunday, oMareh 3oth,
is the date Wien the day ansht hour
saving law goes into erect and all
clocks of the nation will be set ahead
one hour.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
s5 PIECES FANCY vOILEs

All 40 inches wide small patterns. All
color combinations A fine quality for
Summer Dresses. A cloth that will wash
and get it made before warm weather
Price per yard soc.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
CONGREGATIONAL.

Sunday school at 10000 A. NJ. Preach
stEE service at 1900 A, NJ. Theme OF
the sermon: Living. Wster. ~ Meeting
Of the Y. P. S. G. 3. at $50 P. M.
Evening worship at 1890 pm. Illus
trated lecture on Queen Elizabeth and
Der Times IT. .iei 7ot.G s.H
AAo. aAkt1Sc. Ia ~ !.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1919-03-26
CREPE.DE.CHENE

CREPE.DE. CHENE
9All the new shades for Graduation, Con-
frmation and Wedding Dresses. SO in.
wide. Washable. Per yard, only......-$1.75
FOULARDS
A popular Silk for Spring Dresses and
Skirts Colors, Copen, Taupe, Navy and
Rose with pretty patterns Of constrasting
color. SO in. wide, Spot Proof, per yd. $500
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08
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FAMOUS PLAYERS
Rag8aaHaBRa Hazzs

George H Ruth, pitcher, was born
at Baltimore, Mr., February Z, 1894. He
bats and throws left-handed and is
one of the most feared hitters in the
American League. His height is 3 IT.
/ in, and he weighs $50 pounds.
Ruth first played with St Mary's
Industrial School in 1913, went to Bal
timore in the international League in
1914 and was sold to the Boston Red
Sox in 1915, where he has played
since.
(Note to fans:-Clip this and paste
it in your note book. Other biographies
will appear daily.
That air station team must have
learned speed in flying machines.
Coach Yates says even Tulane hesi-
tates about tackling them.
Big Ed Konetchy announces that
he is through. "Pd rather drop out
gracefully than stick around the
minors" he explained
Dempsey and Willard. in talking
about the referee, became somewhat
cocl1y. If it goes as far as ten rounds
I'll be badly surprised. said Jess
ANYBODY will suit who can count up
to ten," said Jack.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08
COTTAGE HILL
SCHOOL OPPOSES
CONSOLIDATION
SCHOOL BOARD IS PROCEEDING
CAUTIOUSLY ALONG LINE
LOOKING FOR UNION WHERE
POSSIBLE

At the joint meeting of the patrons
of the Cottage Hill school and the
school board Tuesday night at the
shool house, the patrons decided en-
phatically against the consolidation of
their school with the James M Tate
Agricultural School at Gonzalez, and
the chairman of the board, Judge E. ID.
! Beggs, stated to a Journal representa-
tive that the board will comply with
their wishes.
The board looked at a prospective
site for new building for the Cot
tage Hill school. and will take up the
matter of the new building later.
Chairman Beggs declared. He stated
that the attendance of the patrons at
the meeting was large and the discuss
ion very thorough. he people e1-
pressed themselves as feeling that
they have a most excellent teacher,
and that their town will grow.
A very creditabIe program of enter
tainment arranged by the teacher.
was rendered just before the discus
sion, so that the meeting lasted TILL
a late hour The entire school board,
consisting, besides Chairman Beggs,
of superintendent A. S. Edwards. j. II.
Pace and L. S. Gilmore, attended the
conference.
The board is making an earnest Ell
fort to bring about such consolidation
as local conditions will permit
throughout the country. The result
of the Cottage Hill meeting shows with
what care they are proceeding
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08

hear the whistle blow of mornings.
Why. 1 gained II pounds in two weeks,
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wonderful medicine
It's a Godsend to Us.
j. y. Ethridge. a highly respected
farmer of Macon, Ga, writes: Your
medicine Dreco has ben a Godsend to
me and my wife. We have both been
great sufferers from stomach trouble,
indigestion. constipation. nervousness.
and sluggish liver. No medicine we
ever took helped US. but Dreco went
direct to the seat of the trouble, and
relieved us completely
His Body Was Human Thermometer.
D. Weitzi of 410 Charlton Street.
savannah, Ga, says: 81 thought
had the worst liver in the world, and
had taken so much calomel (Which is
mercury that my body was like a
Thermometer and I could tell when it
was going to rain by the way my joints
hurt. No more calomel for me since
have found the virtues of Dreco, the
medicine made from roots, herbs.
barks and berries. Dreco has fixed
my liver up in great shape"
Dreco Within the Reach Of All.
These are just few cases selected
at random from the mass of signed
testimonials received from scores of
men and women in all walks of life.
Who is there can doubt the plain.
straightforward statement of these
people?
Mr.. Stout. the we'll known Dreco ex-
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Drug Co. to meet the local public and
explain the merits of this great remedy,
See him today.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08
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(Compiled for the Journal by the
Weather Bureau Ofnce-)
Pensacola, Fla. May 8, 1919.
Sunrise, 500.
Sunset, 1880.
Moonrise, Eli p. m.
Moonset, 2:11 a. m.
Next phase of the moon, full moon,
14th.
High tide, 5:s7 p. M; lowtide. Ais
YESTERDAYS WEATHER.
Temperature
a. m. 70.
p. m. 70.
Highest, II.
Lowest, 70.
Mean, "A.
Normal rs.
Mean hame date last year, IS.
Accumulated deficiency this year to
Highest Of record for May. % de-
grees.
grees.
Rainfall
For "A hours ending 7. p. m, o.
Total for this month to p m, o.40.
Normal for May, 2.6s inches.
Accumulated excess this year to
date. 1928.
Humidity
"a. M, 90; p M. 90; p. M. 90.
Barometer
Z a. M, 5000: p. m. 1920.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08
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New York, May Cotton futures
opened steady May, 2s.4o; July.
.2s.71; October. PATS; December, 24.S3;
January. 24.05.
Cotton futures closed steady. jan
uary 23.7S; May, 2s.1o; July. $3.50;
October, 24.5S: December. PAIL.
After opening eight points lower to
Is points higher. the cotton market
sold about 20 to "a points above Mon
days closing with October selling at
25.02 during today's early trading.
Trading was quiet later in the
morning and there were reactions OF
about 20 points under realizing, with
October selling at 24.S2 after the publ
cation of the favorable weekly weather
report.
New Orleans, May 7.-Cotton flu
lures opened steady. May. 27.75; July,
264 40; October, 34.05; December, 1854;
January. 1884.
New Orleans, May NERVOUS
fluctuations opened the trading in cot
ton today. The most active months
on the opening were to II points up
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08

but a quick break carried the mar
ket to 2 to points under the close
of Monday A little later there was
a recovery and an advance to level
16 to % points over Mondays prices.
Uncertainty over weather conditions
in the belt was responsible for the
actions of the market.
Chicago, May New advances in
corn resulted today from further rec
ord breaking prices on hogs and from
additional rains. Opening prices,
which ranged from lie off to 5-Sc
advance. with July, s16s IL to 1.70.
and September. s1.63 IL to 1.64 1-2.
were followed by a quick set back and
then an upward turn higher than be-
fore.
Commission houses selling made
oats relatively weak
Provisions made only slight re-
i Spouse to the latest upturn in hogs and
corn.
New York, May 7.-Butter firm. a
shade higher; cheese firm: receipts.
1926; average run, dressed poultry,
steady and unchanged.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1919-05-08

Physically and mentally on the
brink of ruin. there are few sufferers
who would not give anything they pos
sess to live their lives over again in
health and strength declares well
known authority on health and hy-
giene in recent interview.
This place is full of half-sick peo-
pie. Those who have good health
not, and there is not one of them but
in common sense would warn you
against the dangers OF neglect.
It is mostly stomach trouble that is
making this a place full of sick people
stomach trouble, its complications.
and Sthe many forms of kidney, liver.
blood. \and bowel disorders that come
mostly from stomach trouble.
Neglect \of the first symptoms of
stomach trouble brings on more i'll
health and vicious diseases; the uneasy
feeling after eating. gas belching. un-
digested food in the stomach, constf-
patton, dizziness, spots before the eyes,
shortness Of breath. and many other
little disorders may all be warning sig
mails that something is wrong and will
get worse unless attended to in time.
But there Is good cheer and hope
in the news that there has been intro
duced here a new root and herb medi-
cine that is being pronounced boon
to all sufferers from stomach neglect.
This wonderful natural medicine Is
called Dreco and is now being dis
tributed at Balkcofn's Drug Store
No matter how slight or long stand
ing the case may be, no matter what
kidney, liver, rheumatic or catarrhal