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Evening star., 1935-12-20

cabinet and diplomatic corps at
tended the ceremony. After the serv-
ices the body was borne to the family
tomb outside OF Maracay.
Thousands of persons jammed the
city to witness the ceremony and
interment, which was solemni7ed on
the twenty-severth anniversary Of
Gomez accession to the presidency
in 1908.
Evening star., 1935-12-20

the Maryland Institute Of Art, Balti-
more, for q number Of years.
Born in Baltimore. Mrs. Cunning
ham lived there most Of her life, NOV
ing to Lanham after her husbands s
death rs years ago.
She is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Joseph w. Corridor, Lanham,
and Mrs. Hugh 3. Meloy, Washington;
sister, Miss Lottie L. Bentley, Lam
ham; q brother, Edwin o. Bentley,
Baltimore; two grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10
am. Monday at her residence. Burial
viii be in Loudon Park Cemetery. Bal
timore.
Evening star., 1935-12-20
COL. w. G. BALL DIES;
DECORATED IN WAR
Nv the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
DENVER, December 20-Col. VIII
liam @. Ball, go, post quartermaster
Of Fort Francis Z. Warren, Wyoming,
died here yesterday at Fitzsimmons
Hospital.
A native OF Ohio, Col. Ball saw serv-
Ice In the Spanish-American War and
won q Distinguished Service Medal
for his work as a lieutenant colonel
in the World War.
Surviving him are his widow and
daughter, Charlotte, residents Of Boul-
der, Colo.
Evening star., 1935-12-20
Pageant Given at School.

An original version Of the pageant
Of the Nativity. as created by the sixth
grade students of John Quincy Adams
School, was presented III the school
auditorium this morning. Bettejane
Greer acted the role Of the Virgin
Mary; Millard Reeves. Joseph; Patri-
cia Jacobs and Elizabeth Litzen, an
gels; George Dowell, Doris Walker,
Hazel MCGUIRE. Helen Russell and
Louise Thigpen, shepherds, and Les
lie Earle, Glenn Smith, Frances Blake
and other class members acting as the
chorus,
Evening star., 1935-12-20
MARY CUNNINGHAM
DIES AT LANHAM
0ctogenarian Was Daughter Of
Inventor of Upright Tubular
Steam Boiler.

Mrs. Mary Bentley Cunningham,
80, widow of DR.. ]. Carey Cunning
ham. prominent dentist in Baltimore
for many years. died yesterday at her
home, In Lanham, Md.
She was a daughter Of the late
Charles w. Bentley of Baltimore, in
ventor of the upright tubular steam
boiler. Mr.. Bentley was president Of
Evening star., 1935-12-20
Crusoe Gone Awry.

Robinson Crusoe," one Of the
greatest children's classics ever writ
ten, was originally intended by the
author for the grave London business
men and for the seamen Of the navy.
Evening star., 1935-12-20
GOMEZ FUNERAL RITES
THRONG MARACAY CITY

Venezuelan Presidents Body
Taken to Tomb on 9th An
niversary of Oath.
BY the Associated Press.
MARACAY, Venezuela, December
20.-A state funeral was held here
yesterday for the body of Gen. Juan
Vicente Gomez, the nations 78-year-
old President and dictator who died
Tuesday night.
Gen. EleaZar Lopez Contreras, pro-
visional president; members of the
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1tt Mrn1nrtaitt.

DYSON. HATTIE WILKINSON. In loving
memory Of my dear daughter and our
sister. HATTIE WILKINSON DYSON
who left us three years ago today. De-
cember 20, 1882. THE FAMILY.
HYDER. ROSE E. In loving memory OF
ROSE Z. HYDER. who departed this nfe
one year ago today. December 20, 1884
CHARLES H. g. HYDER AND SONS.
MILLER. GIDEON. In sad and loving re-
membrance of GIDEON MILLER. who
departed his life eight years ago today,
December 90 1927.
Gone, but not forgotten.
THE FAMILY.
Evening star., 1935-12-20
TOWN HITS PROSPERITY
Wisconsin Village Builds First
New Home Since 1919.

wASHBURN, Wise. December 20
R.-washburn turned the economic
corner yesterday.
Construction was under way on the
FIRST home built in this community
Of 3,707 population since 1919.
Evening star., 1935-12-20
THE WEATHER

District Of Columbia-Fair tonight
and tomorrow; colder tonight, with
lowest temperature about % degrees:
fresh to strong northwest winds,
diminishing tomorrow.
Maryland and Virginia-Generally
fair and colder in east and central
portions; snow flurries in extreme
west portion tonight; tomorrow fair.
West Virginia-Partly cloudy, some
what colder in north portion, snow
f1urries in northeast portion tonight:
tomorrow generally fair.
Evening star., 1935-12-20

Report for Last 4S Hours.
From noon yesterday to noon today.l
Highest, AZ. 2:45 pm. yesterday; year
ago, A..
81.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest, 81, on July 90.
Lowest. =, on January 2S.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
prom noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest e6 per cent at 11:30 pm. yes
terday.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey
Today Tomorrow
High -------. 3:26 am. 4:20 am.
Low 1910 am. IL :0l am.
High ------ 4:03 pm. 4:54 pm.
Low 10:57 pm. 11:5l pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Rises. Sets.
Sun. today. 7:22 44S
Sun, tomorrow 7:23 4:49
Moon. today ---- 2:23 am. 1:O1 pm.
Automobile lights must be turned on
one-half hour after sunset.
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FOUND.
LOST.

COLLIE. Call Shepherd 3634-w. after
8 p.nn 2oe
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TuesSay December n qaSb sI5l' AZ 81
Eiixs6eth's Hospital. MARIA FLORIDA.
She leaves a cousin, Mrs Rosetta Law
son Of 2011 Vermont ave. NV Remains
resting at Richardson's funeral home.
100 Vermont ave. Funeral Sunday.
December 90. at 1:30 p.m from YER
mont Avenue Baptist Church, Rev. c. T.
Murray oficiating. Interment Harmony
HAnatAFv
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day. December Is. 1885. at her resi-
oence: 55Ol Potomac ave. n W. CATH
ERlNE C.. beloved wife of Anthony
Schladt She is also survived by three
sons ard three daughters. Funeral from
the ABOVE residence on Saturday De-
cember Fl at $50 am; thence TO
Church of Our Lady OF Victory, where
mass will be offered at 10 m for the
Tepose OF her soul. Interment Mount
Olivet Cemetery. 20
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FIELDS. BABY. On Tuesday December
II. 1885, at Gallinger Hospital, BABY
FIELDS, daughter Of Charles and Frances
Fields. Remains resting at the Mcclure
funeral home 1920 9th st NV. until
4 pm. Friday December 20; thereafter
at the residence Of her parents. 615
virginia ave Sc. Funeral from the
above residence on Saturday. December
Il. at l pm. Interment Rosemont
Evening star., 1935-12-20

STACY, GRACE JUDsON. On Thursday,
December 10, 1885. at her residence.
Md, GRACE JTDsoN STACY. beloved
wife Of Harry A. Stacy, mother OF
Grace Marjorie Dewey. Harry Albert
Stacy, II. and Barbara M Brady.
Funeral services al the above address
on Monday. December %, at pm.
Interment Washington Memorial Park
CemetPFy
Evening star., 1935-11-19
BISHOP RYAN GIVEN
R0USING FAREWELL
c. U. Students and Faculty Mem
bers Accompany Prelate to
Union Station.

The Most Rev James H Ryan,
newly appointed Bishop of Omaha.
yesterday was given rousing farewell
BY students and faculty of Catholic
University as he left Union Station
for his new diocese
The send-off took on the form of a
pre-foot ball celebration as students
and professors alike shouted college
yells above the friendly music Of the
relocated university band. The
bishop spent most of his time shaking
hands with well-wishers and attempt
ing to hear their words above the din.
Among those who were present with
Bishop Ryan were DR.. Ignatius Smith,
Catholic University professor of phi
losophy: DR. Maurice Sheehy, assist
ant to the director of the university;
C. Marshall Campbell. dean OF the
College of Arts and Letters. and DR..
John F. Fenton of st. Mary's Semi
nary. Baltimore. all of whom accom-
panied him to Omaha.
Evening star., 1935-11-19
Ethiopia

Continued From First Page
leg while working machine gun dur
ing the combat.
When his gun jammed. he climbed
to the upper machine gun post. al
though he was wounded, and con-
tinued firing until Ostini ordered him
to descend.
The battle lasted from $40 am
to l0:40 am. yesterday, with inCeSSant
bombing and machine cunning.
Swoop 100 Feet From Ground.
The planes swooped down to within
100 feet of the ground, dropping 4 l2-
pound bombs.
Count Ciano. forced down at Makale
was brought back to Asmara, in the
interior of Italy's East African colony
of Ertrea, in another plane.
He told the Associated Press his own
ship was struck by three anti-aircraft
shells ana 36 machine gun and rife
bullets.
An official communique lauded the
work of Premier MuSSolini's two sons
Attention is called to the herolsm
Evening star., 1935-11-19
MERILLAT WILL FILED

The will of Charles H. Merillat. 70
weil-known attorney, whose body wa!
found in the Potomac River a weei
ago was filed in District Supreme
Court
Under it's terms. the widow. Louis.
McC. Merillat. will receive his entir,
estate. There was no indication of it
value. Mrs. Merillat was requested tt
make her will Immediately, bequeath
ing any property she may have at ne
death to Mr.. Merillat's sisters.
The will was filed by Attorney
Harry L. Ryan, Jr.
Evening star., 1935-11-19
QUEzON To ENLIST
1900 FOR ARMY
Philippines President Plans
to Make Conquest of
Islands "Too Costly"

BY the Associated Press.
MANILA, p. l., November l9.-The
new commonwealth government OF
the Philippines is determined to make
CONQUEST OF the islands too costly
to be profitable" President Manuel
Quezon told American newspaper men
today.
He said he planned an immediate
standing army of 10000 men. By
the time the Philippines become
completely independent OF the United
States, 10 years hence. Quezon said,
the country would have 500. 900 trained
reserves. He planned an $4,000, 1000
annual outlay for defense.
I'VE cannot hope to have a navy
for many years to come" the islands
first President said.
Outlining the economic program
which he will present to the new
national Assembly after 1t convenes
Friday, the President said he planned
government aid for industrial de-
velOpment from the outset.
I'VE are going ahead and get gov
ernment into business" he said. Il
don't believe In freedom for private
business to the extent you have given
it in the United States. But wherever
private capital is willing to undertake
industrial development or crop d.
versifcation projects it will be given
preference
The dapper little President talked
freely to the American newspaper men
| after entertaining them at luncheon
His guests included Roy Howard, New
York publisher, and William Allen
White, Kansas editor.
| The American congressional dele
CATION. headed by Vice President John
Garner and Speaker Joseph W. Byrns
will sail tomorrow for Seattle aboard
the President Jefferson, via China
and Japan. The party has spent Is
busy days in the Islands. attending
the Inauguration OF Quezon. studying
Philippine problems and sightseeing
Evening star., 1935-11-19
SANCTIONS VALUE DOUBTED.
"Cannot BE Decisive Against Italy,
SelasSie Thinks.

Adds ABABA. November l9 )P).-
Emperor Halle Selassie, in his last
interview before going to join his ar
mics on the battlefront, told the Asso-
ciated Press today The effect of
sanctions invoked yesterday against
Italy cannot be of decisive char
scter.'
The King of Kings showed keenest
interest in reports. from abroad OF
the launching of League of Nations
sanctions against Italy, details of their
operation and the probable effect of
non participation by certain nations
IF economic sanctions could pos
sioly bring about situation which
would force that country to stop max
Ing war, am sure the hostilities would
never have commence" he said.
Evening star., 1935-11-19
WATERWAY CUT THROUGH

MYRTLE BEACH, S. c.. November
l9 LP,.-Two dredges, operating from
opposite ends, met in the intracoastal
waterway near here late yesterday as
the last link OF land in the inland
route along the South Carolina coast
was cut away.
Completion of work on the section
is scheduled for March 4, after which
small vessels may travel in land
locked water from Trenton, N. j.. TO
Florida.
Evening star., 1935-11-19

and disdain of danger demonstrated
by all the personnel" it said.
Particular mention must be made
of Vittorio and Bruno Mussolini who.
when their machine gun ammunition
was exhausted. continued to shoot with
rifles carried in their plane"
Evening star., 1935-11-19
Council Approves Policies in Session
With MuSSOlini.


With Muss0lini.
tCopyrisht, 1898, by the Associated PressD
ROME. November 19.-Fascism' S
highest authority, the Grand Council,
approved Premier Mussolini's pro-
gram of Ethiopian conquest and re-
slstance to League of Nations sane
tions today, taking a new, relentless
stand against compromise.
II Duce reviewed Italy's political
and military situation in tWo-hour
session of the council, running into
the early hours of today, after which
the powerful body adjourned for a
month.
The council made only simple
public statement that it listened to
II Duce's explanations. The absence
of comment in the terSe communique
permitted Italians to conclude that
their dictator would face the world
firmly in his determination to con-
quer Ethiopia.
Troop Withdrawals Ended.
Authoritative foreign sources later
said MuSsolinis review included an
important resume of the Mediter-
ranean situation and told the AsSo-
ciated Press there would be no more
troop Withdrawals from Libya for
the present.
Foreign sources said the fresh at
titude meant Italy would listen" for
peace overtureS, rather than make
them.
Spokesmen for these quarters said
"Watchful waiting" would be main
tanned regarding action against such
-SanctiOniSt nations as the United
States and Germany, where they said
conflicting currents of public opinion
made final policies difficult to pre-
dict
The Fascist Grand Council. SUI
preme governing body of Italy, foreign
sources said, took its stand against
any further conciliatory gestures at
its second meeting in 48 hours. start
ing on sanctions night" after League
states applied their boycott of Italian
goods and embargo on key products
to Italy.
BaibO and Marconi Attend.
Marshal Italo Balbo. governor gen.
eral of Libya and leader of the 1888
ans-Atlantic squadron flight to the
United States, and Senator Guglielmo
Marconi, wireless inventor. we're
among the councillors who attended
Merchants throughout Italy re-
echoed slogans emanating from Rome
in the campaign of "implacable resist
ance" to the League penalties and
their purpose of forcing an end to the
Fascist warfare in East Africa.
Efforts to protect Italy's finances
became particularly stern.
In Rome. the finance ministry fined
a banker l03,705 lire tabout S8.500)
for an illegal exchange transaction and
fined the directors 10000 lire more.
Evening star., 1935-11-19
AIRLINE SPEEDS MAIL
4O.Hour Service From New York
to Honolulu Scheduled.

NEW YORK. November l9 CR.-A
40-hour mail schedule between New
York and Honolulu was announced
yesterday by United Air Lines, effec-
tive with the first flight of the China
clipper.
Time from Great Lakes cities will
be IS hours. The clipper inaugurates
the Pacific service Friday.
United Air Lines will arrange its
schedules to speed mail from the
Eastern half of the United States to
connect with the clipper.
Evening star., 1935-11-19
ITALY WARNS j. s.
ON RESTRICTIONS
No Special Consideration
for America if More Bans
Are Imposed.
BY the Associated Press.

D' 'ht hssOCldlCu
ROME, November l9-An official
government spokesman said today that
the United States can expect no special
consideration from Italy if the former
adopts further restrictive measures in
pursuit of her neutrality policy.
The Italian spokesman said he could
not state what specific measures Italy
would take should the Washington
Government place an embargo on Oil
or other commodities which has not
as yet been restricted from shipment
to Italy.
He said. however that the Italian
government would decide what meas
ures to adopt when the occasion arises.
He made it plain that there would
be no exception to Italys "eye-for an
eye" program.
DUCE'S PROGRAM APPROVED.
Evening star., 1935-11-19
Skeleton Train.

Thirty-six freight cars will trans
port skeletons of ancien. reptiles when
the archaeological Museum is moved
shortly from Leningrad to Moscow,
Russia.
Evening star., 1935-11-19
New Theater Tax.

Cuba has a new tax on motion pic
ture theater admissions to raise fund
for the construction in Havana of a
theater to exhibit Cuban arts.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10
SYNOPSIS

Matt Kearney young American living
in London, says good-by to his sister
Eileen, on board the Wallaroo bound
for Colombo. The Wallaroo is convey
ing 100000 in gold to Australia.
Kearney meets Inspector Dawson
Haig, of Scotland Yard, very much in
love with Eileen. Haig is convinced
opium is concealed in 10 Lungs ware
house. Called to other duty, he dele
gates Kearney, with Detective Nor
witch, to visit the place and find out
what he can. While in the warehouse
Kearney picks up a notebook. Yuan
Hee See, Chinaman, whom Haig has
long been seeking as the leader of
band of international thieves, is at 10
Lungs. Discovering the loss of his
notebook, he sends two of his fol-
lowers after Norwich and Kearney.
one of whom he realizes must have
picked it up. Soon after leaving kear-
ney Norwich is murdered. Haig is puz-
zled over cryptic notes in the book,
referring to stops to be made by the
Wallaroo. While he is porting over the
book, a monstrous creature enters,
seizes it, and escapes. Kearney's story
Of hearing horrible laughter while at
10 Lungs, satisfies Haig his quarry
was in hiding there, he recognizing the
peculiar malignancy of Yuan's laugh.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10
CHAPTER v

The r. NJ. S. Wallaroo lay about
fifty miles south-southeast of BARGE
Iona. Eileen was in the writing room
completing long letter which she had
commenced the day before, immedi-
ately after receipt of Marconi mes
sage which read:
Don't forget you promised to write.
Signed. Billy Haig."
1t was destined to be consigned to
the post at Marseilles The final para.
graph, written on the previous evening,
ran:
II suppose it's hopeless to expect too
much for fare of thirty pounds My
cabin is quite comfy, and the eats are
good. The ships officers are dears, and
Jack Rattray looks after me wonder
fully. But the passengers are very pig
gish."
Eileen took writing paper from the
rack and continued:
There's one rather nice man on
board, Mr.. Durham, and, oddly
enough, he knows you'll Isn't that fun.
ny? He's going ashore at Marseilles.
Then there's a Doctor Oestler,
whose cabin is next door to mine He's
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10

Sessed some magic quality, had sObered
the company All drew back to the Ut
most limits of the room. But all
avoided the neighborhood of the Chief.
The Kid, who wore a double breasted
coat with a wooden pullover beneath,
removed, first the coat, then the pull
over. When finally he had discarded
his vest. he displayed a formidable
torso. with bullying biceps and rip
ping shoulder muscles. The German
also shed his coat, and as he did SO:
THANK you, Chief" he said, look.
ing along the room Il take what it
is coming to me-" Turning he faced
the pugilst.
I'm sorry, mate said the latter.
But orders is orders. No offense.
Cover up as well as you know 'ow."
With which friendly warning he shot
a left OF deadly accuracy to the mans
jaw. The sound of its impact echoed
around the room. 1t was the Maxim
silencer," in the words of one sport
ing critic, for which the Kid had been
celebrated in the prize ring-a piston,
rod blow, which if it registered flesh
and blood could not withstand.
And, incredible though it seemed,
the Kid meant it kindly. He knew
that swift oblivion followed by an ach-
ing head was preferable to a mangling.
Franz staggered. threw up his arms,
and fell to his knees. STOPPING, he
spat tooth upon the floor. Kid stood
over him, amazed when he did not
topple forward
HAS he had enough, ChiefY' he
asked.
mo. Hit him again, but make him
stand up. Stand up, Franz" he or.
dered
The big German looked up, almost
pathetically, into the face of the Kid.
Then slowly, he rose to his feet.
Blood streamed down his chin
Put yer 'ands up Brown demand
ed. Make fight for it'll make me
feel .etter."
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10
Haifa Is Modern Citv

Haifa is the principal port of Pales
tine, and is modern city, being little
more than century old. From Mount
Carmel above the city, the view EN-.
braces half of Palestine Mount Car.
mel was one of the resorts of the
Prophet Elijah, and on the mountain
may be seen the School of the Proph.
cts, large partly artificial cavern,
in which it is said the Holy Family
rested on the return from Egypt.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10
Orders he cried in a sharp

longer "Orders!" he cried in a sharp
voice.
The Brandenburger hesitated, drew
back. Cat-calls, cheers, and laughter
ceased. The agonized Italian, groan-
ing, struggled to regain his feet.
In the space of ten seconds complete
silence came
All faced the Chief. II have to re-
mind you of orders" The Egyptians
voice cut through the stiffness. 81 will
overlook this breach-it is the first to-
night. But any other infringement l
must report to Mr.. King"
ITO hi with Mr.. King!" the Ger
man exclaimed thickly, his murderous
glance still set upon the Wasp. I.
The Chief slowly turned his lumin-
Gus eyes upon the speaker. The lust
of battle faded from the Germans ex-
despair at that slim figure standing
at the end of the room regarding him.
"This is regrettable. Franz the Chief
continued in his calm voice, most re-
grettable tonight when we are newly
reassembled. Nevertheless l cannot
possibly overlook it," He began to
glance about from face to face. All
eyes were suddenly averted.
mot the Adder!" the German whis-
pered Don't send for the Adder.
don't mean TO do it Chief. l am
drunk-see? And when it is so, l am
mad to fight"
II shall make due allowance for the
fact"
And now the Chiefs glance rested
upon the battle Scared face of the
London prize fighter 'Kid!' he called
sharply.
With obvious reluctance the Kid
obeyed, stepping forward almost sheep
ishly.
Yes, Chief?"
The Egyptian pointed to the big
Brandenburger.
Thrash Franz for me-" he directed
calmly. do not injure him seriously
but teach him to respect orders
drunk or SOBER"
Mention of that seemingly common
place name, Mr.. King, as if it pos
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10
The Olive Trees Arrival

Soon after the discovery of the
American continent the olive was con.
veyed thther by the Spanish settlers
introduced into Mexico by the Jesuit
missionaries. of the Seventeenth cen.
fury, 1t was planted by similar agen
cy in California. The assumption is
made that seed was introduced in 17e9
from Mexico and planted at the San
Diego mission. whence cuttings were
taken to other missions throughout
California.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10
Two Discarded Pens

give you one good pen free. Mail two
wornout fountain pens. You will re-
ceive one good fountain pen, guaran-
teed one year, without cost. 5,O0O
schools use my plan. Pens are rebuilt,
with new points, etc. State color.
BROE PEN EXCH., 1922 Southeast
18th Ave-, Portland, Ore.-Adv.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10

Brilliant Youth
Teacher-What were children Of
the car called?
Pupil-Czardines sir.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10
AT Least That

At Least That
Shakespeare picture makes the
earth look like checkerboard. Well,
everybody is trying to keep one
jump ahead.-Birmingham News.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10
Great Is Science

Great Is Science
Science is resourceful. 1t couldn't
pry open a day-coach window, so 1t
aforementioned the train.-Montreal
Star.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10
BOYS! GIRLS!

Read the Grape Nuts ad in another
column of this paper and learn how
to join the Dizzy Dean Winners and
win valuable free prizes.-Adv.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1935-05-10
SICK HEADACHES

Only sufferers themselves realize what
they 60 through with sick headache.
There is positive relief for this condition.
SARGON SOFT MASS PILLS
remove the cause. Their gentle stimulating
action on the liver cIeanses the system Of
Impurities. Ask your Druggist.