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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

The boy scouts were telling their
scoutmaster of some of the good turns
they had done during the last week.
He was having this done for the bene-
fit of one Of the city school teachers
who was visiting the meeting. One of
the little scouts said: II helped an old
lady across the street"
/. The next little scout looked at the
visiting teacher, who happened to be
his teacher. and who also was in the
early thlrties. 81 brought my teacher
pitcher of well water when she was
not feeling well" he told the seoutInas-
ter.
The teacher smiled. "Why didn't
you saylyou helped another old iady?"
she asked.
The lretort that came back stag
gered her. The little scout said sweet
ly: "a scout is courteous"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

A vacant lot running through from
the lower end of Washington street
to West street Mas been sold for the
site of an office building. 1t has been
for some time they playground of chill
dren of the neighhorhood. Before it
is turned over to the builders some
competent student should -islt the
site when it is thronged with children
md determine If there is any Ian
guage spoken east Of Suez which is
not used there by the youthful recre-
ationists. We shall have to revise a
strong impression If a single excep-
tion is noted.-New York Times.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

"Sit down, Mr.. Style" said the emf
nent publisher to the tattered genius,
who had just entered his elaborate
sanctum. II have read your manu-
script, and | think l shall publish it,"
"Ahl" cried the starving genius.
ado you really mean that?'
ayes. 1t seems to- me a good book,
and I think it will fill long-felt
want"
I'm glad TO hear you say that, And,
by the way, could you advance me two
dollars on account of my royalties"
"Oh. ! think SOL think SO. But
why do you want two dollars?'
81 want to begin filling That long
felt want you spoke Of"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
SWITCH Off!
Put aside the Salts, Oil,
calomel, or Pills and
take "Cascarets.

Are you keeping your bowels, liver.
md stomach clean. pure and fresh with
Cascarets, or merely whipping them
into action every few days with Salts,
Cathartic Pills. on, or Purgatiye Wa
ters2
Stop having bowel wash-day. Let
Cascnrets gently cleanse and regulate
the stomach, remove the sour and fer
menting food and foul gases take the
excess bile from the 1iver and carry
sonsrpurs- colon and bowels all the
so you can susnssssA # and poisons
Cascarets tonight WI up.
great by morning. MI make YOU feel
Fou sleep-never -gfhey work while
,ause any inconveniehipe. sicken, or
uttle too.-Adv. zee, and cost SO
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, that famous old remedy
for infants and children, and see that It
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Neuralgia, LumbasO, Rheuinstisn.
Nsuritis and for Pain generally
Always say 'Baysr" when buy
ing Aspirin. Then hook for the
safety aBsyer Cross" on the pack
age and on the tabIsts.
Handy tin boxes Of twelve tab
lets cost but a few cents. Drug
sists also sell larger packages
etur. Monose.tiessidsssr Il ssii,y,sess;d
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

A good story was related by naval
officer who was with Admiral Sims
in English waters. 1t was heavy,
foggy. night. Every vessel was fog
bound. About midnight there came
wireless message to the admiral
from ships sfiicer reading:
"Am fog-bound. Shall | proceed to
next port or returnT'
Admiral Sims, being fog-bound him
self, could not help smiling at the stu
pidity of the message. SO he sent this
reply:
ayes"
In short time came back another
appeal from the officer. "Think you
misunderstood my message. Am fog
Bound. Shall 1 proceed to next port
or return?"
To this tse admiral replied:
NO"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
STORING UP VITAL ENERGY
Without Process That Goes On During
the Hours Of slumber Life Could
Not Continue.

Following Is from Practical Thera.
peutics by Henry LinOlahr, NJ. D.:
During sleep the liberation Of vital
energy In the body continue as dur.
ing the wakeful hours Of active work.
but none Is expended. The body acts
as storage battery. A reserve Oh
vital energy Is thus accumulated for
the work Of the following day.
The moment consciousness wakens
and mental activity begins the exppnd-
iture Of vital force commences.
ut is Tor these reasons that nothing
can take the place Of sleep as a re-
storer Of vital energy No amount Of
foodsand drink. no tonies or stimuIants
can make g'so,l Cor lost sleep"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
! BELCHlNG
Caused by
Acid-St0nlach

Let EAToNIC. the wonderful modern
stomach remedy, give you quick relief
from disgusting beichine, food-repeating.
Indigestion, bloated. gassy stomach, dyspep-
STA. heartburn and other stomach niiseries.
They are all caused by Acld-sEOmaeh from
which about nine people out of ten suffer
in one way or another. One writes as fol-
lows: Before l used EATONur, 1 could not
eat bite without belching It right up sour
and bitter. l have not had bit Of trouble
since the hrst tablet
Millions are victims OF Acid-stomnch
without knowing II. They are weak and
aillnE. have poor digestion. bodies improp-
erly nourfshed although they may eat heart
fly. Grave diBorders are likely TO follow II
an acid-atomach is neglected. Cirrhosis Of
tho liver. intestinal cosgestion. gastritis.
catarrh Of the stomach--these are only q
few of the many ailments, often caused by
d-Stomaeh.
A sufferer from cstarrh of the Stomach
Of II years standing writes- 1T had eatarrh
Of the stomach for II long years and 1 never
found anything to do me any good-just
temporary relief-until used HAToNIC. 1t
Is a wonderful remedy and do not want to
be without it,
II you are not feeling quite right-iaek
energy and enthusiasm and don't know Just
where to locate the trouble-ty EAToNIc
and see how much better you win feel in
svery way.
Al all drug stores--a big box for soc and
-FOUR money back II you'll are not satisfied.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
Chronic Cough--POOr
Appe!ite. -Sleepless

Montrose W va.-ssThirty-cne years
ago l took cold which brought on my old
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
soScHEE's SYRUP.

A cold is probably the most com.
mon Of all disorders and when neglect
ed is apt to be most dangerous. Sta
tistics show that more than three
times as many people died from in
nuenza last year, as were killed in
the greatest war the world has ever
nown. For the last fifty-three years
oschee's Syrup has been used for
oughs, bronchitis, colds. throat ir.
ritation and especially lung troubles.
1t gives the patient a good nights
''e' free from coughing, with easy
grafton in the morning. Made
America and used in the homes of
.ousands of families all over the
civilized world. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

by LOCAL APPLICATIONS as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh Is local disease. greatly infii-
e e py constitutional conditions. HALLS
"a y. LAAkH MEDICINE will cure catarrh,
NE Blood on the Mucous Surfaces Of die
system. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
= composed Of some of the best tones
thihowh combined with some Of the best
o. q y the ingredients in HALLS CATARRH
N shEDiClNE is what produces such Won
oeIIul results in catarrhal conditions
DTTugslsts l5e- Testimonials free.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
HOME MADE TEA
FOR CONSTIPATION
Is used by entire families because
II is purely vegetable, does the
work and costs very little.

Why pay high prices for Liver and
than DR.. carter's X. and B. tea, which
is purely vegetable, can be brewed at
home, and small package will last
long time.
Thousands of old people will tell you
they have been drinking II for years, and
after the liver and bowels have been put
In fine condition In a few days by be-
fore bedtime cup, that only an occasional
cup is afterwards necessary to keep one
feeling 1T and fine.
People who drink a cup of l)r. Car
ter's X. and B. Tea once IN a while, sell
drom If ever, have any bilious attacks,
for boys and girls. especially those who
are peeyish and fretful. Druggists have
been selling It for many years.
5. c. Wells & Co, lie Roy, N. Y.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
DYED CHILD'S COAT
AND HER OLD SKIRT
"oiamond Dyes" Made Faded, Shabby
Apparel So Fresh and New.

Don't worry about perfect results.
Use diamond Dyes" guaranteed to
give new, rich, fadeless color to any
fabric. whether 1t be wool, silk. linen,
cotton or mixed goods,--dresses,
blouses, stockings, skirts, ehildren's
coats, feathers. draperles, coverings
everythlngi
The Direction Book with each pack
age tells how to diamond dye over any
color.
To match any material, have dealer
show you diamond Dye Color Card
ADV.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Accept California" Syrup of Figs
only--look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most harm
less laxative or physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels. Children
love Its delicious fruity taste. Full
directions for child's dose on each bot
tie. Give It without fear.
Motherl You must say california"
ADV.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
Woman's Precious Gift

The one which she should most zeal
cusly guard is her health, but she often
neglects to do 80 in season until some
ailment peculiar to her sex has fastened
itself upon her. When so affected
women may rely upon Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, a remedy
that has been wonderfully successful in
restoring health to suffering women.
If you have the slightest doubt that
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound will help you, write to Lydia 2.
Pinkham Medicine Co. (confidentiaD
Lynn, Mass, for advice. Your letter
will be opened, read and answered by q
woman, and held in strict confidence.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
Blind.

A New York lawyer had rich
client who was noted for her very
naughty manner. One day while out
IN her automobile she ran over a poor
old woman and was arrested.
"oh, Mr.. B., do You think you
will be able to get me out of thisT'
she said to her lawyer.
Undoubtedly" he replied, with a
twinkle in his eye. I'll prove con
clusively to the court that you've new
er been able to see anyone worth
less than 100000
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

'You are a very backward pupil
remarked schoolmaster. "of the hope
less sort that taxes ones patience to
the utmost. 1t seems to me that you
are never able to answer one of my
questions. Why is it?' "Well. sir" the
pupil replied, "if l knew all the things
you ask me, l suppose my father
would not go to the trouble of sending
me here I"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

I rented of an agent: had never met
the real owner OF the place. The agent
had promised us new furnace.
A little man in overaIls came to the
door and said he wanted to see the
furnace.
NOW, look here 1 said as l fol-
lowed hun downstairs. when you bid
on this furnace make It Il Dig enc. The
owner OF this place is on old tightwad,
but he's got lots Of money. so mike
him come across"
"I'm not bidding on any furnace; I'm
the owner of this house." he answered.
Exchange.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

'Ps-s-s-stl7 Kissed Heloise of the
rapid-fire restaurant. Lamp that
horse,faced guy over there on the end
stool. l betcha he's one of them side
walk youmerists in vod'veel."
What makes you think SOP asked
Claudine of the same establishment.
HAS he cracked anything funny?s
Funny as any of EN- He saws TO
me, The flies are keeping down the
cost of living. l notice they stay in
cheap joints just like this all winter
What do you make of that? Is II
youmer, or what?"-Kansas City Star
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
LET "DANRERNE"
BEAUrFY HAIR
Girlsl Have mass of,ong.
thick, gleamy hair

Let laundering" save your hair and
double its beauty. You can have lots
OF long thick, strong, lustrous hair
Dont let it stay lifeless, thin, scraggly
or fading. Bring back its color, vigol
and vitality. ' '--''
Get a S5-cent- bottle of de,iehtfn,
"Danderine' at any drug or toilet cors.
ter to freshen your scalp; check dan.
drum and falling hair. Your hair needs
this stimulating tonic. then its life
color, brightness and abundance viii
return-Hurry ADV.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
CARRIED Teo was vour crandmotber,

Garfield Tea was your Grandmother's
Nemedy for every stomach and mites
final Ill. This good old-fashloned herb
home remedy for constipation. stomach
His and other arrangements of the
system so prevalent these days is In
even greater favor as a family medicine
than In your grandmcfhef's days--Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
RECIPE EoR aaAx HAia

To half pint of water add OF. Bay Rum.
small box Of Barho Compound, and u
OF. of glyeerine. Apply to the hair twice a
week until it becomes the desired shade,
Any druggist can put this up or you can
mix 1t at home at very little cost. Il will
gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair.
and will make harsh hair soft and glossy.
1t will not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub off.-Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Luncheon was being sser, "a and
when the maid handed me my cup !
looked at my hostess and said. 81 am
so pleased you are serving tea today
She turned white and said, ITS cot
Zee, and it does look weak" Wen. l
nearly died with embarrassment. v
Chicago Tribune.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

When the ink Of old documents has
faded and it is desired to restore it.
This can be done by washing with any
Of the substances that blacken on mix
ing with iron-infusion of nut-galls.
sodium-sulphate or aeetic ferro-cyan-
ide Of potassium, for instance.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Cnange IN scandinavian Currency.
AT a conference In Chrlstiania d.
rectOrs of the mints of all three Scan
dinavian countries considered the
question Of replacing siiver with nickel
In the small coins, owing to the high
price of silver. Before becoming eff.
fective the proposition must be APP
proved by the legislative bodies.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

When red, rough and itching with hot
baths of Cuticura Soap and touches Of
Cuticura Ointment. Also make use
now and then of that exquisltely scent
ed busting powder Cutieura Talcum.
one Of the indispensable Cuticura
Toilet Trio.--Adv.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Mrs. Edwin was showing Selma, the
new Swedish maid "the ropes"
"rhis." she said, SIS my sons room.
He is in Yale"
"Yaf' Selma's face llt up with
sympathetic understanding. MY
brudder ban there, too"
"1s that so? What year,"
ZACH. he ban got no year; da yodgd
gust say. You, Axel, 60. daysgfh
Vail. '"Zreern seekrf
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

when he had been drinking. that
author appeared better able TO paint
vivid emotions"
well, now he will have to paint
'em in water eolors."
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16


pressed themselves BY saying they thought
the cough had gone so far there was little
chance Of my recovery. But a ncighbor
had all this time been advising me to use
DIT. pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
stating how far gone her husband was
failed he began to use the Golden Medi-
cal Discovery which restored him 10
health That was several years ago and
his health Is stu good 90 my husband got
me a bottle OF the Discovery ] ioft Il at
my. bedside that night and Just took
little sip from the bottle often. and Il soon
allayed the irritation in my throat and
got some sleep. I continued its nse and
the change was great indeed ] began TO
gain IN fieah. my appetite returned and by
the time ! had completed two or three
bottles | was sound and well. and that
dreadful cough that / had endured so
many winters has since that time, only
been slight when have q cold Ny weight
then was about rs pounds and now after
32 years ! am enjoying good health. weigh
about 170 pounds, the mother q p chill
rren. and am doing my own housework.
I thank the good Lord that there Is such
a medicine ne the Golden Medical Discov-
cry which was the means OF restoring me
TO health when ! seemed to be going has
tily to the grave Mrs Elizabeth s An
non. Route /, Boxes,
Richmond, var can highly recon-
mend DR.. Pierce's Anuric Tablets to any
one troubled with excess OF uric acid and
also, those who have any sort Of bladder
weakness. 7 have had greater relief from
Anuric' Canh-urio-acid) than any kidney
remedy I have ever taken. and Il IL a
pleasure 10 recommend it"-Mrs. J. j.
Lyons. g Maiden Lane
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Bt1 A BARREL OF FAMOUS SOUTH
1EoRGlA SUGAR CANE sIRUP, Sis5 per
saiion. 30 gallon barrels. Ten pound cans
tl'fo, all fo.b. cars Lang & Co. Omega. Ga
send for Free Circular No. SO, OIL Leases.
shd map o. Louisiana oil fields. z. W EN-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

'Lots of ex-service men come here
to eat don't they?"
"Yes, and like to come to see the
gobs gobble."
And l to see the doughboys cough
up"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
Their Use.

what do they use bits on vessels
for?" 81 guess they are to use in the
teeth of a driving gale"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

"Walk mile before breakfast to
get up an Appetite says doctor.
Thanks Now we know how to keep
down an appetite-Boston Transcript.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

It happened in our office the other
day. It was around the end Of the
month and I was preparing the bills.
A client of ours came In, asked to
see my employer, who was busy and
he had TO walt Seeing the bills, he
asked me if his was ready. told
him 1t was and went through them
and found his. | gave 1t to him and
remarked that 1t would save me the
trouble Of mailing It. Then he said
"rll take the two cents."-Exchange
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Inlfty~oiit teAl4
n brought on my old
troable. a cough. !
Ia / one every winter
for years. but always
before with the re-
turn OF spring and
arm weather Il
would leave me.
but this time every
thing failed 70 help
me. and with the re-
turn Of spring ! did
not gain any or find
any relief ] was thin,
had cor appetite
and spent restless
nights. We became
discouraged as some
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

An eastern firm is spending $1,000
a month in want ads alone to main
tain an office force of 500.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Dack AT times that 4
could hardly walk.
Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound was recon-
mended to me and
It made me good and
strong again so that
| am able to do all
my work. l highly
recommend your
medicine and tell
everyone | m e e {
what IL did for me. I"
Mrs. G. ScuooN-
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

GET READY
FOR FLU"
Keep Your Liver Active, Your
System Purified and Free From
Colds by Taking Calotabs,
the Nausealess Calomel
Tablets, that are De-
hghtful, Safe and
Sure.

Physicians and Druggists are advis-
ing their friends to keep their systems
purified and their organs in perfect
working order as q protection against
the return Of Influenza. They know
that a clogged up system and a lazy
liver favor colds, Influenza and serious
complications.
To cut short cold overnight and to
prevent serious complications take one
calotab at bedtime with swallow Of
waterfall e ALL No salts, no nausea,
no gripping, no siekening after effects.
NEXT morning your cold has vanished,
your liver is active, your system is puri.
fed and refreshed and you are feeling
fne with hearty appetite for break.
fast. Eat what you pleass-no danger.
Caiotabs are sold only in original
sealed packages, price thirty-fve cents.
Every druggist is authorized TO refund
your money If you are not perfectly
delighted with Calotabs.-(Adv.)
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Just because a girl doesn't love a
man is no sign she doesn't want him
to make love 10 her.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
orninous

"what do you think of this egg stu.
ationiT
Its rotten.s
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

is this business paying one?"
People must think so the way they
are sending their bills in
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

THE aHs ~ nv iab n mn 70 nnfja,
si'g q iiitaia vaAlts md ~ 10 II
HsatisW puu suS
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

sliortNge- inny come and slioftsaes
may go, but there ure always Christ.
nna trees 70 burn
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

The truth is all right, but so many
people are ashamed to tell 1t.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Opening the Floodeates.
"Did Marks take prominent place
In the late war;"
did he? Ask Marks"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
His Proposition.

Mrs. Peck-My first husband never
acted lke you.
Henfy~ Peck-Well If you can per-
shade him to~,arxy I'm willing
to exchange kp.-Aaya-
Haven Register.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

Somehow the majority of our habits
seem to be bad.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
ASPIRIN


You want genuine Aspirin--the
Aspirin prescribed BY physicians
for nineteen years.. The name
"Bayers nieans tho true. wsrld-
famous Aspirin. proved saf. By
millions Of people.
Each uubroken package Of
"Baysr Tablets Of Aspirin" con-
tains proper directions for Colds
Headache, Toothaehs. Earnche,
Aspirin Is trade mark Of Bsyer Manu-,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

A good cure for the blues: Eat more
green's
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

torpid liver condition prevents proper
food assimilation Tone up your liver with
Wright's Indian Vegetable Pulls. They act
gently and surely. Adv.
BE ready to accept responsibilities
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16
GOLD MEDAL.
Wh s!IllllI;l'!!, ON

9nng quick relief and often ward Of
osAuiy diseases. Known as the national
remedy Of Holland for more than 400
years An druggists, in thrce sizes
A'e1 TOR the name Gold Medal on ever -
and accept no Imitation
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

The welfare of this nation rests on
happy, contented. and prosperous
rural peoples Mcintosh.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1920-01-16

There must be something wrong
with the vision of some people who
do their duty as they see it.
Even, deaf man seldom overloOks
an Invitation to take something.