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The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

three days a marked improvement was noticed. At the end of week the inflamma- tion had almost disappeared. and at the end of six weeks the eye was pronounced saved. Just think what the saving of that eye means to this little grill Another case is that of a lady 93 years old. She came to me with dull vision and extreme in flammation of the lids and the eonjune- of Bon-Opto the lids were absolutely nor maj and her eyes are as bright as many a girl of l6."
 Dr. Judkins. Massachusetts physician and the Union General Hospital Boston, Mass and formerly house surgeon at the New, England Eye and Ear Infirmary of Port
 T have found oceulists too prone to operate and opticians too willing to pre- scribe glasses, while negleeting the simple formulas which form the basis of Bon Opto, which in my opinion, is a remarkable remedy for the cure and prevention of many eye disorders. Its success in developing and strengthening the eyesight win soon make eyeglasses oid-fashioned and the use of Bon- Opto as common as that of the tooth brush am thoroughly convinced from my experi- ence with Bon-Opto that it will strengthen the eyesight at least 50 per cent in one weeks time in many instances"
 Victims of eye strain and other eye weak nesscs and many who wear glasses will be glad to kEow that according to Drs. Smith and JudkinN there is real hope and help say they have had their eyes restored by this remarkable remedy and many who once wore glasses say they have laid them aside. One man says after using it:
 T almost blind. Could not see tc read at all. Now can read everything without any glaases and my eyes do moi hurt any more. At night they would pair dreadfclly Nov they feel fine all the who used it says; ''The atmosphere seemed hay with or without glasses. but after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

using this prescription for Is days evers thing seems clear. can read even find print without glasses" Another who used it says: T was bothered with eyestraia induced fierce headaches. I have wora glasses for several years, both for distane9 and close work. and without them I couA not read my own name on an envelope 4 the typewritinR on the machine before rn4 can do both now and have discarded ua long-dstance glasses altogether. I caa count the flutterng leaves on the trea across the street now, which for severa years have looked like a dim green Hur i me. l cannot express my joy at what 2 has done for me"
 It is believed that thousands who we'd glasses can now discard them in a reax oIs able time and multitudes more will be abA to strengthen their eyes to be sparea the trouble and expense of ever getting glasss. Eye troubles of many descriptjora may be wonderfully benefited in this easa manner. Go ts any drug store and get 4 bottle of Bon-Opto tablets. Dissolve ors tablet in fourth of glass of water ard use from two to four times day. Yoe should notice your eyes clear up pereepts bly, right from the start and inflammatios and redness will quickly disappear. | your eyes bother you even a little, it before it is too late. Many hopelessly blia might have saved their sight if they hsa cared for their eyes in time
 NOTE: Another prominent physician to whom tlA prescription is truly wonderful remedy. Its cors specialists and widely prescribed by them nave usa it successfully in my practice on patie15 whose eyes were strained through oyerwork misfg glasses. Ii iB one of the few preparations sna should be kept on hand for regular use in alnlca every family" opto referred to above. is not patent medicine secret remedy. It is an ethiea preparation. the formula being printed on tho paes age. The manufacturers guarantee il to strsnsthss eyesight 50 per cent in weeks time iu many In stances refund the money. It Is dispensed unea guaranty by all good druggists in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
NEW RESEARCH FIELD
Lost Chapters Tn History of Man to
 Be Disclosed

Chicago, November ko.-Rscovery of tho lost chapters in the career of man" hidden in the ancient buried cities of western Asia is an emminent possibility and an American responsibility, Dr. James Henry Breasted of the University of Chicago reports. Dr. Breasted who is professor of Egyptology and oriental tion will ultimately die from cold and exposure.
 In the town of Chi Chow, which is typical, the magistrate informed the correspondent that out of every three families two are quite sure to starve before the end of the year. barring eff fective relief from outside There are 390.000 people in the administrative district in question.
 In Ming Ching two bankers, who were engaged in raising relief funds said that the crop had been an absolute failure following two or three previous and serious shortages. Of 10000 fam lilies they estimated that eight out O 10 were practically without means. OnS of the informants said that he was tht owner of the largest pawnshop in the vicinity.
 There are constant streams of farm CTS coming with clothing, furniture implements, anything upon which to reailze lew copperS. They are selling their children where possible, or leaving them where there is hope that they may be fed" he said.
 Chaff and the residue from cotton seed after the oil has been extracted have become valuable beyond the reach of the average person, who ex ists on a watery connection chiefly of leaves and weeds, with perhaps few kernels of grain and a sort of cake ii he is affluent enough, made out of the cottonseed waste.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

history there. has recently returned from a survey of most of the important buried cities of the near Orient
 The collapse of the Ottoman empire has opened the birth-lands of civiliza- ton to unrestricted investigation, Dr. Breasted said. ''It is evident he added, that there rises before us an opportun- ity unprecedented in the history of hu- manistic research.
 "The great centers of human life in the ancient world, the mighty cities and capitals of Babylonia, Assyria, Persia, Palestine. Syria, Asia Minor and Egypt, the region where the earliest civilized societies arose out of savagery and bar l harism to bring civilization to barbarian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
Steam Engines Are British Idea for Model Airplanes Have Advantage of Silence and Submarine Has Demonstrated Reliability of new Swash- Plate Engines Which Have No
 Crank Motion
WORK ON ENGINES

ditions, which is now under experiment. the hope of perfection is great
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

burope-aIl these treasuries of human records which are rapidly perishing in the whole region about the eastern end of the Mediterranean lie there silently awaiting the spade of the excavator."
 It will be possible to clear up the lead- ing ancient buried cities of western Asia within the next 9 or 90 years or pre- haps a generation. given sufficient funds and adequate personnel, according to Dr. Breasted. The task rests with American orientalists, he said, because no other country has the available re- sources
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21
ECONOMY AND MERIT
Combined in Hoods Sarsaparills, the Blood
 Medicine.

In spite of the increased costs and great scarcity of important roots, herbs, etc. the standard of quality and the quantity Of Hoods Sarsaparilla have been faithfully maintained, and are today the same as when this medicine was first perfected and offered to the public. to last three or four weeks, while others last but week or two, and some even less time.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla is effective blood purifying and tonic medicine and also after the Flu, Grip, levers and other debltating. blood-poisonin diseases. It purifies the blood, creates appetite, and makes food taste rood.--Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-11-21

False teeth of ivory, on plates of the same material, and held in place by gold wires were used in the year 1,C00 B. c.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
WABASH MAN, IO2,
TO GO VISITING
Veteran Says Longevity Due to
ActiUe Life.


WABASH, Ind, July 14-This city
claims the oldest man IN Indiana in tie
person of 'Uncle Jack Higgins" who
will spend his 1920 birthday at his old
home here tomorrow, coming from the
Marion branch of the National Military
home.
1t has been the custom of his many
friends here to arrange celebration in
his honor, his birthday usually being
known as Higgins day." but this year
no plans of this kind are made as 1t was
not known whether Uncle Jack" viii
come "home."
He has always been remembered with
a present OF purse containing a dollar
for each year of bis age.
Mr.. Higgins was born in Liverpool,
England, in 1918.
He served several years with the Brit
ish navy and in 1910 came to the United
States
In 1851 he enlisted in the union army
and served until the fall OF 1860, when
he was discharged, since which time he
has made his home in Wabash
Uncle Jack refuses to admit he IS get
ting cid and attributes his longevity t.
the fact he has led an active life.
He suggests the best way to reach q
ripe old age Is to take plenty of exer-
else, be calm and follow the usual rou-
tine to which one is accustomed.
He has three daughters living, one at
Wabash, one at Marion and one at An
derson.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14

eventually would yield and offer con-
eessions.
He said he believed break would be
avoided.
The German cabinet held a night ses-
sion at Berlin which lasted until this
morning, according to advices from the
German capital.
If any decision was reached the Ger
mans did not make ii public.
The Belgian secretary Of the Spa con-
ference today sent a note to Chancellor
Febrenbach, head of the German delega-
ton, stating that an investigation is
being made of the mobbing OF German
in Spa yesterday.
INCIDENT Is
DEPLORED IN NOTE.
The Belgian foreign minister has sent
communication to Chancellor Fehren-
bach deploring the incident.
If the allies decide to extend their
occupation of Germany to include. the
Ruhr district, American soldiers viii be
relieved Of all further duty on German
soil, it was reported here
Allied military plans have been com
pleted down to the last detail and Mar
shall Foch is ready to act on a moments
fnotiee.
According to the present program the
allied army of occupation would be made
up Of French, British and Belgian
treeDs
The American army of occupation al
the present time holds a small segment
OF Prussia on the Rhine at Coblenz
Playing between the French and British
armies OF occupation.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
PLAN OBSERVANCE
OFlBASTILE DAY
Alliance Franchise Will Give
Program Tonight.

Claude Michelon, president OF the
Alliance Franchise. will speak at the
street, in ceebration OF bastile day.
the headquarters, 1874 North Meridian
meeting of the organization tonight at
musical program consisting of pa
triotic songs and pieces will be one Of
the big features of the exercises.
French students and members of the
triotic subjects.
message on bastile day from the
American legion to the French soldiers
Franklin D'olier, national commander of
the legion.
The message reads as follows:
1.-THE American legion, on this anniver-
sary of the fall of the bastile, through
myself as national commander, extends
the same hand Of fellowship today that
the French citizen soldier grasped hut
yesterday.
"Our regard is based on deeper senti-
ment than mere association in arms
Americas youth came to France I'm
pressed with the story Of your wonder
full achievements. We were not disillu-
stoned
I'VE found that France suffered with a
smile on her lips; laughed, in the jaws of
death; held to her traditional courtesy
and chivalry at the very time when the
foe pounded with coarse fists at the gates
of Paris.
There may come time when Jealous
hands win seek to sever the bonds that
unite France and America.
such a thing never can be accom-
plished. We of the world war have
known France and her fine soul.
1--WE have been blood brothers and we
win be peace brothers"
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
William Small Co.
Given Civic Diploma

A diploma Of civic appreciation has
been ava rded the William Small Company
by the committee of reception and appre-
citation, as commendatlon OF all citizens
of Indianapolis for having produced the
winning car In the eighth annual inter
national sweepstakes race at the Indian
apolis Motor Speedway.
Tho Monroe ear that won the race was
Indianapolis built and driven by Chew
rolet. an Indianapolis man.
In writing to the William Small COM
pany, notifying them of the award. John
b. Reynolds, general secretary OF the
Chamber Of Commerce said: VERY often
things of this sort are duly and highly
appreciated. but in thu mad rush Of pres
ent day life an expression of appreciation
is emitted.
''It is the purpose OF the Indianapolis
Chamber OF Commerce to do as much as
possible to actually voice the feelings
which fill US all on occasions OF this sort,
and 10 you l am pleased TO bring this
greeting and expression OF appreciation
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
SUFFRAGE SQUAD
TO MEET GOV. COX
Tennessee Situation to Be
Basis of Conference.

WASHINGTON. July 14.-Several suf-
frage leaders will leave here today for
Columbus, O., to join deputation to
present to Nominee Cox the situation re-
garding suffrage ratification.
The delegation, which includes Miss
Alice Paul, chairman of the national
womans party, and Miss Sue White,
chairman in Tennessee, will arrive in
Columbus, in time to see the nominee
before his departure for Washington,
where he is to confer with President
Wilson.
Special emphasis will be made on the
Tennessee situation, it was pointed out,
where the legislature may be called in
extra session to consider suffrage.
Miss Paul and some of the Ohio suf-
frage leaders have planned to go from
Columbus to Marion, where a demon
stration at the home Of Senator Hard
ing, republican presidential candidate,
has been arranged for the day of his
acceptance speech.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
CLEAN BILLS FOR
BOTH NOMINEES
Preconvention Expenses Found
to Have Been Modest.

WASHINGTON, July 14-Both Gov.
'Cox and Senator Harding will be given
IL ''clean bilI' by the senate committee in
gvestigating pre-conventiOn campaign ex-
spenses, according to statements made by
mem bers of the committee here today.
Senator Kenyon, Iowa, chairman of the
leommittee, has before him a mass or
Testimony relative to the reported activ-
|fties Of the department Of justice in the
campaign.
It appears likely, 1t was stated, that
the committee viii be unable to make
p report on this case before the fund ap-
fpropriatsd for a high cost OF living in
EEestigation has been expended.
Kenyon said that at every place the
committee has held sessions, testimony
lhas been obtained which Will broaden
|fhe scope OF the investigation.
All pre-convention expenditures will
be taken up before the election dis
.bursements of the various parties and
senatorial candidates are touched on.
The committee inquired into the cam
.paign expenses of both Cox and Hard
Ping before the convention and found
that each ''had conducted a conserva-
five campaign from the standpoint of
&dnances," according to members.
The committee will not conclude its
bearings until all matters brought to its
attention are thoroughly gone over, SEN
'ator Kenyon declared.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
Glaring Sun, Dust and Heat
Strain, Injure and Weaken Eyes
Says DR.. Lewis. PreScribeS
BOn-OptO in Hot Weather

print without glasses" 1t Is believed
now discard them in reasonable time
and multitudes more will be able to
strengthen their eyes so as to be spared
the trouble and expense of getting
glasses. Eye troubles of many descrip-
lions may be wonderfully benefited by
following the simple rules.
Go to any active drug store and get
bottle Of Bon-Opto tablets. Drop one
Bon Optic tablet in a fourth of a glass
of water and allow to dissolve. With
this LIQUID battle the eyes two to four
times daily. You should notice your
eyes clear up perceptibly right from thu
start and Inflammation will quickly dis
appear. If yourNeyes ara bothering you
even a little, take steps to save them
now before It Is too late. Many hope
lessly blind might have been saved IL
they had cared for their eyes In time.
NOTE-Anotber prominent physician
to whom the above article was submitted
said "Bon-Opto is a very remarkable
remedy. It's constituent ingredients are
we'll known to eminent eye specialists
and widely prescribed by them. The
manufacturers guarantee 1t to strength
en- eyesight 80 per cent In one weeks
time in many instances Or refund the
money. 1t can be obtained from any
good druggist and Is one Of the few
preparations feel should be kept on
hand FOR regular use IN almost every
family. It IL sold by the Hook and the
SHaag Drug Stores and ethsx druggistfL
Advertisement
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
ASKS REPEAL OF
PRIMARY LAW
Bill Is introduced in House by
Graysen.

The repeal of the state primary cleo
tion law is asked in bill introduced
in the house shortly before the noon
recess today by Representative John
Grayson of vincennes. IND. and by E.
T. Laughlin of Odon, Ind.
The bill was referred to the house
committee on elections and a report Is
expected to be made on it within a sho-t
time.
The bill provides for the repeal of an
act approved March s. 1915, which pro.
yided for the holding Of primary cleo.
tions and conventions by political par
ties for the nomination of candidates.
Indications are that the committee Is
prepared TO give this bin serious CON
sideration following the apparent farce
which was made OF the last primary
election held in this state.
The bill to repeal the primary law
was presented by two republicans.
With the introduction Of May bills this
morning before the house all hopes of
the special session closing Friday night
has been abandoned, it appeared certain
this afternoon.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
HOROSCOPE
WEDNESDAY, JULY IA. 1920

Kindly stars rule this day. according
to astrology.
The sway seems to promise a better
understanding of military affairs and
benefits TO soldiers.
Building during this month comes un-
der direction of the stars that is most
promising.
While costs will not decrease, there viii
be combinations or associations that
make easy the bearing Of financial bur
dens.
Iron and steel have a forecast of
much activity in the stock market.
Surgeons and all who alleviate disease
come under a planetary government that
probably will increase their responsible
tiles, for there may be a great deal of
disease.
Uranus, the planet that is supposed to
affect the subconscious mind, is in a place
making for awakened reasoning facil-
tiles and clearer judgment.
Aviation again has a most encourag ing
rule of the stars that seems to promise
sudden popularity among all classes of
people.
Some time ago astrologers foretold new
troubles in Mexico and they now declare
that q problem which threatens extraor-
binary international complications is de-
veloping.
During this rulo of the stars the mem
DRY should be cultivated, for the mind is
believed to be peculiarly retentive.
Beauty is to be more valued than ever
before by the American people, the seers
declare, and while are will gain a new
respect, the esthetic cult will be carried
to extremes.
Food is to be subject much discussed
and riots may take place in the fall, ow-
ing to a condition of the markets.
There is "a sign believed to encourage
selfshness and greed and this will be
strongly operative, especially after the
autumn equinox.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is have the
forecast of an active year that brings
travel and change.
Children born on this day are likely
to be very conscientious, and industrious.
Prosperity tand success are Rugured for
them-copsright, 1920.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14

township and county assessors and their
deputies, and for methods of assessing
real and personal property for. taxation.
A bill introduced by Representative
Barker Of Boone county would provide
that one member of the state board Of tax
commissioners shall be 4 farmer, active
" engaged in farming.
NEW REGISTRATION
BILL PROPOSED.
bill was introduced making the 1920
registration of voters a permanent regis
tratfOn record and making il unnecss-
'sary for the voter to register again IN
[less he moves from the precinct from
which he registered in 1920.
Representative Daley introduced a bill
making it the duty of the superintend-
Sents Of county hospitals for tuberculosis
to accept patients bringing an order
from the board of county commissioners
OF any county.
j The bill also declares that the county
commissioners sending the 1ubercular
patients shall be charged a proper main
|tenance fee.
Representative Phelps introduced a bill
giving the governor the power to appoint
Ia commission Of four members, two from
leach branch of the legislature, TO inves-
tigate profiteering and the high cost of
.foodstuffs and TO report back to the next
session OF the legislature FOR the purposs
iof drafting a profiteering bill.
Representatives Grayson and Southland
introduced bill which would give sol
oilers and sailors of the late war with
Germany, the Spanish and Philippine is
and wars and their widows and ORPHANS,
the same privileges enjoyed by the SOL
oilers and sailors of the civil war and
their widows and orphans.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14

Tolls How to Strengthen Eyesight 90 Per
Cent In a Weeks Time In Many
Instances.
Philadelphia Pa.--Dr. Lewis, an eye
specialist Of many years practice, says
summer time Is hard on eyes because the
glare or the sun, heat and dust injure
and weaken them. He says 1t is possible
to strengthen eyesight wonderfully In a
very short time by using Bon-Opto. He
prescribes 1t freely and further says: "a
patient came TO me suffering from Bic
pharitis Marginalis. Her eyes had the
dull expression commoa to such canes.
She used Bon-0pto and not only over
came her distressing, condition, but 40
strengthened her eyesight that she was
able to dispense with her distance
glasses. Her headache and neuralgia
left her. In this instance ! should saw
her eyesight was improved 100 per cent"
The doctors advice will prove of great
value to many eye sufferers, Many
whose eyes were falling say they have
had their eyes restored. One man SAYS
after trying 1t: II was almost blind
could not see to read at ALL Now / can
read everything without my glasses and
my eyes do not water any more. At
night they would pain. dreadfully; now
they feel fine all the time. 1t was like
miracle 20 me-" 4 lady who used 1t
Rays: THE atmosphere seemed haxy
with or without glasses, but after using
this prescription for nfteen days every
thing seemed clear. can even read nne
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
Realty Firm to Build
100000 Warehouse

The Mccoy & Garten Realty Company
have received a building permit for the
erection Of a $500 900 freproof warehouse
at 221-225 West South street.
The building will be six stories high
and have an eighty one foot frontage ex-
tending back 100 feet.
The Bedford Stone and Construction
Company are the contractors.
The Pioneer Brass Works Company
have been issued permit TO build one
story steel structure factory bnilding at
Twenty third street and the Lake Erie
& Western railway tracks.
The building will be $50 by ISL feet
and viii cost $4,000.
J. G. Karstedt is the contractor.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-07-14
BrevOrt Hotel Co.
Sued for Damages

Christopher vun Staden filed suit in
superior court No. against the Brevort
Hotel Company. asking $1,000 damages.
Yum Staden charges that as he was de-
livering some goods 70 the hotel he fell
down the stairs as the result OF one of
the steps being loose.
Nun Staden was disabled for a month
as a result OF sustaining severe bruises
about the body and a broken arm, ac-
cording to his statement.