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Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
TELL EN- TO SEE
ME-, SAYS TOWNS
Every Time ! Sit Down to a Juicy
Steak Now ! Give Thanks to
Tanlac, He Declares.

Every time I sit down to a juicy
steak now give thanks to Tanlac
for taking me oil that milk and mush
diet / had to live on for year" said
Joseph K. Towns. the weltknown and
popular proprietor OF the Sanitary
Meat Market, Of Marshall Mich -
Il had stomach trouble Of the
worst sort and was going down hill
so fast Thought ! would have TO give
Up my business. was so nervous
and worried ] dreaded to see night
come, as It meant little for me and
then in the morning ! was so tagged
out | dreaded to go to my market.
sThe money | spent Tor Tanlnc was
the best investment ! ever made.
never dreamed a medicine could do
the work 1t I'D for me. Three bottles
was all needed 10 make me as sound
as a dollar never felt better or
more like wording in my life than l DO
right now. eat anything l want. my
stomach is in good shape aud I am
hrimful OF energy ! sleep all night
without turning over and get up IN
the morning as happy as a boy.
mot only has Tanlac made me feel
tit and fine, but l have also gained
twenty-five pounds in weight II any
body wants to know more about what
think of Tanlac let them come to
me and ] win be glad to tell them
It certainly hasn't an equal"
Tanac Is sold by leading druggists
-eyerywhere.-Ad
It's to the BARRIERS interest to gel
people to dye young.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
POSSIBILITIES OF GOOD COWS
Dairyman Should Test Animals in
Herd and Weed Out All Board.
ers"-Use Purebred Sire.

Records show the possibilities Of
good cows. Farmers should test their
herds and weed out the "boarder'
cows by using the Babcock tester or
Joining contrasting association. The
best way to improve the herd is to
use purebred sire either by owning
one or Joining cooperative bull as
sociation.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

A physician using radlum has to In
suIate himself thoroughly from its eff
fects. DR.. Belcherc of the French
Academy of Medicine says they must
wear gloves lined with lead. and spec
tacles containing lead salt; they must
handle the radlum salts with pincers
and sit at the table lined with lead. He
is perfecting lead protector for the
heart and lungs, but advises operators
to wrap themselves in thin lead sheets.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

BETWEEN THEMSELVES
Mrs. B.--Men are such brutesl
Mrs. C.--Aren't they7 What was
Il your husband refused to buy for
you today7
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
PREPARE WAR ON
INSECT ENEMIES
u Left Undisturbed Bugs Of Va
rious Kinds viii Destroy Best
Part Of Garden.
PESTS HAVE BIG APPETITES
Tobacco Extract Is Recommended for
Plant Lice and Other Sucking Par
asltes--Maln Point Is to
Start Fight Early.
prepared by the United States Depart
meut OF Agricuiture.l

prepared by the United States Depart
meut OF Agriculturel
Gardeners are warned by specialists
OF the United States Department Of
Agriculture to prepare to combat the
"llttle enemies Of the garden In
sects of various kinds are making their
appearance In vast numbers In gar
dens In all parts Of the country, and If
left undlsturbed will defeat the gar
dener's best efforts and lay waste the
vegetable crops This is the open sea
son for insects and there are no laws
which limit the number which may be
killed. The department specialists
urge the use of the spray pump and
busting bag for the frequent appllca-
ton Of poisons in order TO destroy
the pests before they destroy the gar
den, Early efforts In fighting insects
are most effective,
Little Bugs With Big Appetites.
IN most localities the Colorado or
"hard-shell' potato beetles are indus
triously depositing clusters of small
yellowish eggs on the underside Of the
potato leaves. In a few days these
batch into little red. isoft-sheIled slugs
or "soft-shells,7 as they are often
called, that have most wonderful APP
petities. and unless poisons are ap-
piled they will soon strip the potato
plants Of their leaves.
Perhaps there is no class Of garden
insects the method Of attack Of which
is so lnsidious as that Of the plant
lice or aphids.
At first very few lice may be found
hidden on the under side of the leaves
of melons, peas, cabbage, and other
vegetables. A little later the leaves be
gin TO curl up and to lose their color,
and an examination will show that
the lice which the ants carried out
have became grandmothers. and the
under side Of the leaves will be lit
emily alive with them, feasting ON the
Juices of the plants. At this stage
something must be done quickly. for
within few days there viii be
another generation or brood at work.
Arsenate Of lead and paris green
lave no effect upon this army of plant
hood Suckers and il is necessary tn
use contact poisons. A preparation
must he used that viii not ipjure the
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

1t has been said that not one woman in
thousand passes this perfectly natural
change without experiencing a train Of
very annoying and sometimes painful
symptoms. Those dreadful hot flashes,
sinking spells, spots before the eyes,
dizzy spells, nervousness, are only a few
of the symptoms. Every woman at this
age should prefit by Mrs. Block 8 expert
ence and try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
Ifyou have the slightest doubt that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound will help you, write TO Lydia E.
Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn. Mass,
about your health. Your letter will be
opened, read and answered by woman,
and held In strict confidence.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

A price mark looks all right on al,
most ANYTHING but a man.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
OR HE WOULDN'T HAVE
PLUNGED

Wiley: At least you were sensI-
bic on your wedding day.
Hubby: On the contrary was
lnsensible.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

The yellow man has Invaded Paris
as well as London, owing to the alb
sence of domestic help. A newspn-
per depicts such a servant arriving
at French home. where the lady of
the house exelaims in CONSERVATION.
But he does not know a word Of
French What shall We do?"
Do not hesitate moment" saws
the husband. learn Chinese M
onceF'
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
GROW PURPLE vETCH
FOR VALUABLE SEED
Advantages Of Crop Have Been
Known for Years.
II 10 Not as Popular In Northern
States as Common Variety, Which
ls Harder and Has Become
Established as Forage.

prepared by the United States Depart
ment OF Agriculture)
Due largely TO the intermediary eff
forts Of the United States Department
OF Agriculture, 2,40O acres of purple
vetch Is reported as being grown this
year for seed In northwestern Callfor-
MIA for use in the orchards Of the
southern part Of the state where II
has proven n superior green-manure
crop. The superiority Of purple vetch
In California for green manure lies Ia
the fact that Il makes more growth
during the winter months and can be
turned under earlier than other legunIe
crops.
Purple vetch was first brought to
this country from Italy In 1899 and its
advantages have been appreciated for
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
PuREBREO BULLS UNCERTAIN
Behooves Farmer to Be Careful Of
What He Is Buying-lf Possible
Look at Dam and Sire.

Some purebred bulls are worse
than scrubs. Be careful of what
you are buying. Study the pedigree
carefully and if possible get look at
the dam and sire of the animal In
question. Never buy on records or
pedigree alone; get this coupled with
individuality Poor individuals go
begging at sales, and In your barn.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
SWAMP nnT

Forlmany years druggists have watched
with much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root,
the great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
cine
1t is a physicians prescription.
swamp-Root is Strengthening medi
cine. 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad
der do the work nature intended they
should do.
Swamp-Root has stood the test of years
II is. sold by all druggists on its merit
and it should help you. No other kidney
medicine has SO many friends.
BE sure to get Swamp-Root and start
treatment at once.
However, If you wish first to test this
great preparation send ten cents to DR.
Kilmer & Co.. Binghamton. n. Y, for 4
sample b6stlc. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.
Most men are too modest to admit
the size of theft faults.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

It's to the BARRIERS interest to gel
people to dye young.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
Acid Stomach
for 10 Years
NOW A DIFFERENT WOMAN
Earnestly Praises Eafosss

MY wife was a great sufferer from
acid stomach for 10 years" writes Il.
d. Crippen. hut is different woman
since taking Eaionicf
Sufferers from acid stomach--Iet
EatOnic help you also. II quickly takes
up and carries out the excess acidity
and gases and makes the stomach cool
and comfortable. You digest easily,
get the full strength from your food,
feel well and strong, free from bloat-
ing, belching. food repeating, etc. Big
box costs costs only trlhe with your
druggists guarantee.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
A NEW FIRM.

hennery owner In a New Hamp-
shire town, a short while ago, on his
way to the railroad station with the
days consignment of eggs to several
commission merchants Of Boston. was
hailed by genial neighbor:
"Who We sendln' them aigs to, Carlf'
the nelghbor wanted to know.
"Oh. various and sundry," the egg
raiser replied.
'Got a new customer, heyf Pleased
ter hear IT,"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

If you are troubled with pains or
aches; feel tired; have headache,
Indigestion, insomnia; painful pas
sage Of urine, you will find relief in
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

What In the world are you kick
ing aboutl' asked the red-headed land
lady. when ! took my room yop
told me there was single hair mat
tress on the bed" said the thin board.
er. $50 did" "Well, will you please
come UP to my room and show me the
single hair7"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

q know you for a writer of genius.
We must have more such In the
movies"
II thank you"
NOV I have 80 feet of fireman's
parade. $50 feet of bathing girls at
Long, Beach and 300 feet of the Hale.
Yardvard game. Kin you write me d
story of genius around themT'-Film
Fun.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

The Motorist-~Say, friend, my en-
rine's stalled. Think you can help me
find out what's the matter with it,
Constable ,Talltimber--I can, but ]
won't just now can't pinch you
for speedin'. but in ten mlndes I'll
Ok UP your engine and then pinch you
for parkin here too long.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

two years. / saw
lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vege table Com
pound advertised in
the paper and got
good results from
taking it. / recon-
mend your medicine
TO my friends and
you may publish
this fact as a testi-
monial. Mrs.RoB-
ERT BLOCK, Box 542,
HOPKINS. MINI.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
ASPIRIN
Name "Bayer" on Genuine

Bewarel Unless you see the name
'Bayer" on package or on tablets you
are not getting genuine Aspirin pre-
scribed by physicians for twenty-one
years and proved safe by millions.
Take Aspirin only as told in the Bayer
package for Colds, Headache, Neural
gia, Rheumatism. Earache, Toothache,
Lumbago. and for Pain. Handy tin
boxes of twelve Bayer Tablets Of AS
plrin cost few cents. Druggists also
sell larger packages. Aspirin is the
trade mark of Bayer Manufacture Of
Monoaceticacidester of Sallcylicacld.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

The Interviewer-Why did you as
sassinate all your wives as soon. as
the honeymoon was over7
Bluebeard-You see, I'd promised
to love eae one as long as she lived,
and no matter what other sins I've
committed. ! never disappointed
lady.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
Between Girls.

"where is ChoIly?"
"On a business trip to California.
hope he won't make love to any Of
those western girls"
"Why so? Any practice he gets will
be helpful when he returns"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

Is recognized by the delicate fasclnat-
ing influence of the perfume she uses.
A bath with Cutieura Soup and hot
water to thoroughly cleanse the pores,
followed by busting with Cuticura
Talcum powder usually means clear,
sweet healthy skin.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

Eva--I think this young Sapleigh
is boob; he invited me out last
night for a moonlight walk.
Julia-Well, what did-he dor
Eva-Nothing. but admire the moon
light
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

But silence never shows itself to so
great an advantage as when it is made
the reply to calumny and defamation,
provided that We give no just occasion
for them. Addison.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

The tower of Babel insecure
Was from the start unlawful.
Materials were very poor
And the building graft was awful.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

Wigg-"Girls don't burst into tears
as easily as they used to-
wagg-"No; they've learned that
crying ruins the modern complexion
London Answers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

Even gardens shouldn't loaf. Let.
,uce and radishes may be grewn be.
tween root crop rows.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

Stern Father-See here, young man
who do you think is boss around here
you Or me?
The Young Miscreant-S-h-h, pa
mother is just in the next ROOM
Judge.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
Hen ia Arbitrary.

. Perhaps the hen is little arbitrary
In her demands because she refuses to
make eggs unless the necessary ma
'erials are supplied.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

Jud Tunklns says nature puts
enough scales on a fish to give 1t more
OF bathing suit than some human
beings wear.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

Mabel, know where
can buy pound Of sugar for FIVE
cents.
Mabel-What's the matter with it,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

Dibbs-what's your opinion of the
Malthusian tbeoryl
DaLbs-Aw, it takes a regular brew.
master 10 turn ont any malt beverage
1t TO en'h,sse aver.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

The silo is labor-saying equipment
and 1t saves in-storage space. Eight
times more feed can be stored in the
siIo Thru IN the NOV.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

$50 your son is home from college?"
Yep HAS he learned much2" He
certainly has. More than his mother
and 7 have picked up In a lifetime"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

Lots of men who believe in Darwin's
theory are busy transforming them
selves BACK into monkeys.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

wyse-A burned child breads the
fire.
Guyse-Ini spite OF which the moth
still continues to buzz round the
fiame.-London Answers.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

Keep the turkeys out Of the wet
and do not let them run until the
grass is dry. Also look out for lice.
The same with chickens.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
ALIENS fOOT-EASE DOES IT

When shoes pinch corns and bunions
ache. get a package of ALIENS FOOT
EASE, the antiseptic powder to be shaken
into the shoes. II takes the sting out OF
corns and bunions gives instant relief to
smarting, Aching. Swollen feet. 1,600.o coo
pounds OF powder for the feet were used
by our Army and Navy during the war
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
AthIetie.

"Thomas-"Life is such an obstacle
race" Brett--"1t is to those who
jump at conclusions"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

Snage is a sueculent, grasslike feed,
easily digested. and seems to stimu
tate digestion.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

A metal grain bin is rat, rabbit,
thief and fire proofs
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05
HOW WOMEN
OF MIDDLE AGE
May Escape the DreadedSuf.
ferings of thatPeriod by
Taking,Mrs. Blocks ADVICE

Hopkins, MINI. -" During Change of
Life had hot flashes and suffered for
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1921-08-05

"Are you interested IN crude petrol.
eum1s asked the suave caller with an
oil prospectus in his hand.
Not at all said Mr.. Clipping. but
I'm interested in a popular by-pro.
duet
what is that, sir?"
"Gasoline. If you can tell me how
to buy 1t at 10 cents gallon or less
III talk business. Birmingham Age
Herald.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-02

Rev. Chas. Aug. Gliesner, Birch
wood, Germany, 1910
Ole X. Bjorswen, Ladysmith Nor
way, 1911.
George ]. Michalowski, Hawkins,
Poland. 1913
Frank Sadelik, LadySmith, Czecho-
Slovika, 1913.
Tony Rogaski, Kalish, Poland, 1913
Albert Stobel. Hawkins, Poland
1907
W. G. ,Jilek, Brentwood, Z. S. A.,
1905.
Christian Bomhardt, Bruce, Austria,
1905.
Ole Overbo. Tony Norway, 1896
Erie G. Johnson, Sheldon, Sweden.
1914
George SZotllowski, Ladysmith. r. /,
Poland, 1907.
Donald Angus Calquhoml. Bruce.
Canada, 1898.
Carl Burka, Chetek. r. 5, Poland,
1910.
Paul Kozlowski, Ladysmith. Poland.
1910.
Christian Paulson, Glen Flora, Ger
many, 1907.
David Gobeli, Bruce, Switzerland,
1905.
Charles Swanson, Hawkins, Sweden,
1902.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-02
Meetings, Publications and Pa
rades Likely to Spur Sedition
Banned by President.
SITUATION ALARMING
Over Situation Which Threatens to
Undermine the Foundations Of
State and Empire.

Berlin-After meeting of the Ger
decree prohibiting meetings, process
isons, demonstrations and the publ
cation Of periodicals and pamphlets
likely to encourage seditious move
ments.
The government has proclaimed its
intention to suppress with an iron
hand and unrelenting severity all in
surrections or attempts to subvert
public order.
Alarming Situation Admitted.
The proclamation admits that the
government has become gravely con-
cerned, owing to the disintegration of
public morals in Germany, which fact,
it declares, threatens to undermine
the foundations of the state and en-
pire"
I'm a time when the nations vital
ity should be devoted to repairing the
moral, social and economic injuries
INDICTED by war;" the proclamation
.ys, "unbridled agitation is attempt
ng openly to undermine the political
and constitutional foundations on
which the new German republic is to
be erected.
''The tenor Of the press which is
furthering these malicious endeavors
daily is becoming more plain spoken
and reveals a fixed plan by unscru-
pulous elements, who are aiding in the
overthrow of constitutional law and
order National emergencies demand
that there Vaccinations of unscru-
pulous and misguided elements be OPP
posed with an iron hand.
'The government, therefore, is de-
termined to undertake that which the
circumstances of the hour and the pro-
vocation of the foes of the constitu-
ton make imp. tive The govern
ment will proceed with unrelentless
severity against any and every insur-
rection and 1t calls on all organs of
law and order to carry out the pro-
visions of this decree firmly but i'm
partially"
Unions Offer Services.
German organized labor, comprising
100000 members belonging to gen.
eral and independent declarations, in
formed Chancellor Wirth that it was
ready to go to the front" in defense
of the republic.
The Majority and Independent Sc
cialists also sent a deputation to the
chancellor, informing him that both
parties demand that the government
proceed without fear or favor against
the elements responsible for the anti
Republican demonstrations and mach
nations ito which the assassination
of Herr Erzberger is attributable"
This deputation demanded, in be-
half of the radical parties, fundamen-
tai reform in the civil service and judi
ciary ION account Of public suspicion,
especially Of the latter's conduct of
cases involving the defense Of demo
cratic principles"
The decree issued by President
Ebert, prohibiting all acts likely to
encourage seditious movements is to
be sent to the ministry of interior
with instructions that it be made eff
fective at once.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-02
STEALS HIS OWN
PAIL OF BLACKBERRIES

Mae Weston, on one of his MANY
trips down that way attempted to
turn one of those hillside hairpin
turns and upset with his Lizzie, prac-
tlcaIy running enough tin to make
four good black cans. AXel Anderson
picked so many berries that his big
Lozier couldn't haul them home and
ne had to yell for assistance. Paul
SeWat burned up eight quarts of oil
making one of those hills and even
then had to be pushed to the top. To
top off these hard luck tales about the
hills, we heard one that has 'em all
beaten. A certain member of the pa
per mill crew, while cruising around
down there picked a 14-quart pail of
berries. Having another pail along
with him he set the big pail behind
stump and goes on picking In the
course OF his Wanderings through the
woods he discovers a big pail of ber-
rles behind a stump. Not having had
very good luck picking his second pail
full, and not being cursed with that
mean thing called conscience, he
calmly appropriates about three
quarters of the other guys berries
and makes hasty getaway. Then he
starts thinking about home and sup
per, so decides to- get his other pail
of berries and go home Hunts
around awhile and finally spots the
stump he's hidden his pail behind,
grabs his pail and discovers that while
he's been away some low-lifed skunk
has stolen his berries. Wow there's
a great hue and cry raised until sud
denly he remembers switching a
bunch of berries himself Examines
the pail closely and discovers that the
guilty party is none other than him
self. He's stolen his own berries
Turn loose Anchor Ice Archie, and
let's find out what this birds name is.
Paper Mill News.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1921-09-02
TROOP '"B'' RE
CEIVES NEW MEMBER

On Saturday evening at II :05 Pvt.
Thomas Edward Williams reported
for duty to the captain of our local
troop. Dr. O'ConnOr, who was 'ofii.
Ger of the day" ordered that he be
issued his equipment and returned for
examination lie weighed in at eight
pounds. but on account Of his excel
lent physique ana conduct was accept
Cd
He has been temporarily assigned
to the field hospital for rations and
quarters but will be transferred to
headquarters IN the near future, wilcr
he will be given the preliminary in
struction in school Of the soldier
Both the captain and Mrs. Williams
are very happy to receive the new
recruit, and anticipate that he will de-
velop into fine specimen of Amer
lean manhood.
Contributed.